temperature setting guide
label marking | temperature setting |
j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester | |
k warm – wool, polyester mixtures | |
l hot – cotton, linen | 5 |
ido not iron
,If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.
reducing temperature
15Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element has to lose the heat it has built up, so be patient. It’s best to organise your ironing so that you don’t need to reduce the temperature.
dry ironing
16If you want to dry iron, empty the reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam:
a)Unplug the iron, and let it cool down.
b)Hold it over a sink or basin.
c)Flip the water inlet cover open.
d)Carefully, turn the iron upside down.
e)Wipe any spillage off the iron before use.
17Plug it in, and set the temperature.
18Wait a minute for the iron to heat up.
creasing
19 Squeeze the trigger, to open the soleplate.
20 Slide the garment edge into the gap.
21 Count to 5, then release the trigger.
22 Check the crease, and repeat as necessary,
23 Don’t exceed the
shot of steam
24 Don’t use the shot of steam function at settings below Son the thermostat, you’ll get water, not steam.
25 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
26 Lift the iron off the fabric, and press the steam button.
27 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
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