Maytag MLI7000AAW warranty Setting the Temperature, Settings, Fabric Guide

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

1.Place the iron on the cradle.

2.Press the steam button down.

3.Turn the temperature control dial to the proper temperature, according to the Fabric Guide (shown below).

•Irons heat up more quickly than they cool down, so start with lower temperature settings and gradually increase, as needed.

•When ironing fabric blends, select a temperature setting for the fabric component that requires the lowest temperature.

•When ironing fabrics that are especially susceptible to heat, first “test the fabric” by ironing in an inconspicuous area of the fabric. Utilize a pressing cloth, as needed.

•Be sure to read garment care labels since using improper temperature settings could damage fabrics.

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Settings

Select the most suitable setting for the specific fabric.

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Setting indicator

•The steam range is indicated for higher temperature settings.

•When steam-ironing fabrics that require lower temperature steam than is available with the lowest steam setting, a pressing cloth suitable for use with the particular steam setting should be placed on top of

the fabric.

Fabric Guide

Setting	Synthetics	Silk		Wool		Linen/Cotton
	Acrylic	Silk		Wool		Linen
Fabric Type	Acetate	Rayon		Velvet		Cotton
	Nylon	Polyester
Temperature of		~			~
soleplate	Low		Medium			High

Note: When ironing velvet, use steam but do not let the iron touch the fabric. Test an inconspicuous area first before proceeding.

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