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plate of residual water or calcium buildup in system before use.
NOTE: Some garments have details such as darts, curved seams, and shoulder pads
which should not be pressed
fl
at. Use pressing cushion provided for use in these areas.
Warning: Do not attempt to lower the pressing plate to its lowest position
or lock the press with the pressing cushion in between. You may damage your
press by doing so.
BASIC IRONING
Tablecloth:
Fold the length of fabric in either half or thirds and place on
the ironing board.
Accordion pleat the length on the ironing board and move
the pleated item into the large open space behind the ironing
board.
Move the tablecloth towards you, then press.
Continue moving forward until the entire item is pressed.
To store, fold it, place it on the ironing board and close the
press. Apply minimal pressure. If necessary, refold the
tablecloth to press any areas that were hanging off the
sides of the ironing board. Repeat the pressing procedure.
Hint: Use the same method for most large items, such as duvet covers, bed sheets,
pillowcases, table runners, towels, blankets, quilts, etc.
Pants:
Waistband- Place the top of pants on the press. Press the
pressing board down over the pants to the ironing board.
If using pressing cushion, place the waistband of the pants
around the board on top of cushion. Arrange pleats. Rotate
pants to press entire waistband.
Side Pockets- Slide pockets over the pressing cushion over
the pressing board then press.
