SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE
Set the temperature control dial according to the type of fabric you are ironing. Check the fabric's label for appropriate setting.
Laundry | Fabric | Temperature |
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| synthetics |
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| e.g. viscose, | ● |
| polyester |
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| silk, | ● ● |
| wool | |
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| cotton, | ● ● ● |
| linen | |
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To avoid an automatic switch off while the iron is heating up, always keep the iron on its heel. Start at low temperature and graduate to high temperature. For delicate fabrics we recommend carrying out a test on an unobstrusive part of the garment (inner seam). Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is in the red cotton/linen zone.
SETTING VARIABLE STEAM CONTROL
Set the variable steam control to required steam volume. Steam can only be produced when the thermostat is aligned to ●●● or max. (red zone). Allow iron to heat up (light goes out) before activating the variable steam control.
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Iron ready for steam ironing
Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held horizontally.
Steam off
Steam generation can be interrupted by standing the iron on its heel or sliding the variable steam control fully to the left.
ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM (depending on model)
In order to produce steam, all irons require a high temperature.
If the soleplate is not hot enough some of the water will not turn to steam and can spit or leak from the soleplate. The new
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