FABRIC IRONING CHART

Refer to this chart for recommend- ed Temperature and Steam Settings and ironing instructions for various fabrics. Always read garment labels and follow manufacturer’s ironing instructions.

NOTE: Use SPRAY at any temperature setting. STEAM should only be used in the steam area (Settings 4 thru 7) of the Temperature Selector Dial. Water spotting may occur if the setting is too low.

FABRIC

ADJUSTABLE STEAM

TEMP.

IRONING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACRYLIC

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Dry iron on wrong side. Press

 

 

 

 

 

ACETATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

washables while damp.

NYLON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Dry iron on wrong side to prevent

SILK

 

 

 

 

 

shine. Press washables while

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damp.

POLYESTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry iron washables while fabric

SOME

 

 

 

 

 

3.

is damp. Iron rayon fabrics on the

RAYONS

 

 

 

 

 

wrong side. Steam iron if fabric

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer directs.

PERM. PRESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check care label and follow the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTON

DRY IRON

 

 

 

4.

manufacturer's instructions for

BLENDS

AT ANY

 

 

 

blends: use the setting for the

 

SETTING

 

 

 

 

fiber requiring the lowest heat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steam iron on wrong side to pre-

WOOL

 

 

 

 

 

5.

vent shine, or use a press cloth on

 

LIGHT

 

 

right side. Do not press complete-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ly dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry iron washables while damp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTON

 

 

 

6.

Use steam as needed. Iron dark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics on wrong side to avoid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shine.

 

 

 

 

HEAVY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry iron washables while damp

LINEN

 

 

 

 

 

7.

and until dry. Use steam as need-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ed. Iron dark linens on wrong side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to avoid shine.

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Black & Decker F499S, F495SA manual Fabric Ironing Chart

F499S, F495SA specifications

Black & Decker has long been known for its innovation in home improvement tools and household appliances, and the F495SA and F499S models are no exceptions. These two standout products reflect the company’s commitment to quality, performance, and user-friendly design.

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