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Setting the Temperature
• First sort items to be ironed, according to the International Textile Care Labeling Code.
• Iron fabrics requiring the lower temperature first. Work gradually to the higher temperatures.
• Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
• If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) an article is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article. Silk,
woolen and synthetic material: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches.
• Many fabrics are easier to iron if they are not completely dry. For example, silk should always
be ironed damp.
• If the garment does not have any ironing instructions but you know the kind of fabric
in question, please consult the following table.
Instructions on Label
Type of Fabric
Fabric
Synthetic
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Asetat
Triasetat
Polyamide (Nylon)
Polyester
Viscose (Rayon)
Silk
Silk
Wool
Wool
Cotton
Cotton
Linen
Linen
Fabric that cannot be ironed.
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Fabrics with special finish (polishing, wrinkles, contrasts etc.) should be ironed at the lowest
temperatures.
• If the fabric contains several kinds of fibers, always select the temperature which
corresponds to the fibers contained in the highest percentage in the fabric. For example, if the
fabric contains 60% polyester and 40% cotton, you must always choose the temperature
corresponding to the polyester and iron the article without steam.
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Place the iron on its heel and turn the temperature knob to “min”.
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Plug the cord into the electrical outlet.
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Select the temperature setting required by rotating the temperature knob so that the desired