Steam Burst, Pressing and Steaming Tips

USING THE FABRIC STEAM PRESS

STEAM BURST

1. Hold Pressing Plate approximately 75 mm. above Ironing Board.

2. Press Steam Burst Button to release a burst of steam onto fabric.

3. Lower Pressing Plate onto fabric, then raise once again.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 above until fabric is smooth and wrinkle-free.

PRESSING AND STEAMING TIPS

Pressing Shirts and Blouses

1. Place shoulder yoke on Ironing Board first and press.

2. Next, place sleeves onto Ironing Board with fold parallel to long seam and press.

3. Place cuffs onto end of Ironing Board and press.

4. Place bottom of shirt behind Ironing Board. Begin by pressing the side with pocket. Pull shirt towards you as you press each section.

5. Finish by pressing collar of shirt.

Pressing Pants

1. Place Pressing Cushion under waistband and press, repositioning waistband until completely pressed.

2. To press inseam, place Pressing Cushion under area to be pressed.

3. Place pleated area on Ironing Board. Carefully fold pleats and press.

4. Embroidery should be placed face down on Ironing Board to reduce wear and prevent damage to delicate areas.

Other Techniques

• Placing Pressing Cushion between fabric and Pressing Plate may help with delicate fabrics.

• Buttons and zippers: if you have older types of buttons or zippers, you may need to take special care to avoid melting. In order to do so, place garment face-down and cover with Pressing Cushion before pressing.

• Spray Bottle may be used to spray fabrics lightly. This will further help to remove exceptionally stubborn wrinkles.

• Place a damp cloth over fabric before pressing, which will help with stubborn wrinkles or heavy gauge fabrics.

• To press large pieces of fabric, place entire piece behind Ironing Board. Pull fabric towards you, over Ironing Board, and lower Pressing Plate. Press fabric in sections until completed.

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