Choosing the Ironing Temperature
Temperature Setting Diagram
Instructions | Fabric | Temperature | Steam | Shot of | Spray | |
on Label | Control | Control | Steam | |||
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Synthetic |
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fibers, e.g. |
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acryl, viscose, |
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polyamide |
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(nylon), |
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polyester |
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Silk | z |
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Wool | zz |
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Cotton | zzz | MAX | |
Linen | |||
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MAX |
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Please note that 
on the label means:
"This article cannot be ironed"
Ironing Temperature
Always check first to see whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. (See table above.) Follow these ironing instructions in all cases. If ironing instructions are missing, but you do know the kind of fabric, then see the table. The table is valid for the materials only and is not applicable to any applied finish, gloss, etc… Fabric to which some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, wrinkles, relief, etc.) can be ironed at the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibers. Sort the laundry out according to ironing temperature first: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc…
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Therefore, start ironing the articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibers. If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibers, you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those fibers. (For example: an article consisting of “60% polyester and 40% cotton” should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (•) and without steam.)
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made of, find a spot which will be invisible when wearing or using the article. Try out the ironing temperature which is most suitable there. (Start at a relatively low temperature.) Pure woolen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position. Preferable set the steam control to maximum position and use a dry pressing cloth. When
Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction only (with the nap) applying light pressure. Always keep the iron moving.
Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and silk to prevent shining spots. Do not use the spray button to prevent stains.
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