Gebrauchsanweisung ○ Mode d’emploi ○ Istruzioni per l’uso ○ Instructions for use
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FOR A PROFESSIONAL IRONING FINISH
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A normal iron generates only a small quantity of steam. In this case, it is necessary to
produce steam constantly to eliminate all creases from the fabrics.
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A professional ironing system works rather differently. The fabric is first made damp
by the steam and then, in a second phase, dry-ironed in the normal way. This means
that every tiny crease is removed and your garments are ironed to perfection.
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In the first phase (steam-damping of the fabric), hold the iron about 20 cm above the
fabric and press the steam button (3). Pass the iron over the garment in a circular
movement so that the powerful jet of steam damps the fabric. Lightly creased gar-
ments require only a few moments of steaming. While very heavy fabrics or garments
with particularly difficult creases must be damper, so steam must be applied for a
few seconds more.
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During the second phase (dry ironing), check that the temperature knob (4) is in the
correct position for the type of fabrics; release the steam button (3) and dry iron the
garment. The special soleplate will prevent the fabrics from becoming shiny. Using
this ironing technique, and following the suggestions in the chart below, you will find
it easy to give your garments a professional ironing finish.
Setting chart
Fabric
Temperature setting Ironing Instructions
Acetate
Acrylic
Elastane
Nylon
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Dry ironing only.
Follow the instructions on the label of the
garment.
This type of fabric generally requires very
gentle ironing.
Polyester
Synthetic mixes
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Dry ironing only.
Iron inside out. When ironing mixed fabrics,
select the lowest recommended tempera-
ture.
Silk
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Dry ironing only.
Iron inside out.
Wool
Light cotton
Light linen
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Steam ironing.
Iron inside out. Place a thin lint-free cloth
over the fabric to avoid it from becoming
shiny.
Cotton
Linen
Starched fabrics
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Steam ironing
Dampen the fabric before ironing. Heavier
fabrics and starched fabrics can be ironed on
the front; darker colours and embroidered
garments should be ironed inside out.
Linen
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Steam ironing
