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1. Check the ironing instructions on the garment to be ironed.
2. If the garment does not have any ironing instructions but you know the kind of
fabric in question, use the chart below.
3. Fabrics that have some kind of finish(polishing, wrinkles, contrasts….) can be ironed
at the lowest temperatures.
4. If the fabric contains several kinds of fibres, always select the temperature
applicable, if an article contains 60% polyester and 40% cotton, you must always
choose the temperature corresponding to polyester and without steam.
5. First classify the articles to be ironed according to the most suitable ironing
temperature: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc. as the iron heats up as fast
as it cools, start by ironing the articles requiring the lowest temperature such as
those made of synthetic fibres. Progress towards those that require the highest
temperatures.
6. Turn the temperature control until it is in front of the appropriate signal according
to the following:
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position for nylon and acetate.
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position for wool, silk or mixures.
••• position for cotton or linen (steam).
1. Unplug the iron.
2. Set the steam button to dry ironing .(fig.1)
3. Fill the tank through the filling hole.(fig.2)
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If you have hard water, it is advisable to use only distilled or demineralized water.
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Do not use chemically de-limed water or perfumed
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Do not store the iron with water in the tank.
Selecting the Temperature
How to Fill the Water Tank
