As far as mixes are concerned (e.g. 40% cotton, 60% synthetic material), set the temperature control according
to the fabric requiring the lower temperature.
If you are not sure of the fabric composition, determine the suitable temperature by performing a test on
the least noticeable part of clothing. Begin with the lowest temperature and slowly increase until the ideal
temperature is achieved.
Never iron spots with traces of perspiration etc.: heat from the iron fixates fabric stains which cannot be
removed.
Removing grease stains is more effect using a dry iron at medium temperature: excessive heat burns the grease
and could result in the formation of yellow stains.
Iron silk, wool and synthetic fabrics inside out to prevent shiny stains from appearing.
Iron velvet fabrics in one direction (in the direction of fibres) and do not press on the iron to prevent shiny
stains from appearing.
The more laundry put into the washing machine, the more wrinkled the laundry will be. Laundry will also
wrinkle more during high speed centrifugation.
Many fabrics are easier to iron if not completely dry. For example, silk should always be ironed moist.
Use the temperature control to set the ironing temperature according to the type of fabric. A lit indicator
signals the heat-up process of the soleplate. The indicator light going out signals the required temperature has
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been reached and the ironing process can begin.
The plate temperature indicator occasionally lights up when ironing, indicating the temperature setting is
maintained. After finishing your ironing at a high temperature and reducing the temperature, do not continue
using the iron until the soleplate temperature indicator lights up again.
Note: Since the cooling process takes longer than the heating process, ironing fabrics requiring lower
temperatures first is recommended. This way you eliminate the risk of burning the fabric.
IRONING AND STEAMING
Spraying
Press the sprinkling button to dampen hard to remove creases. Make sure there is enough water in the tank.
Ironing without steam
To use as a dry iron, set the steam control to the steam out off position and set the temperature according to
the type of fabric.
Ironing with steam
Set the temperature control to ••• or MAX and the steam control to the steam out off position. Once the
temperature indicator goes out, set the controller to the required amount of steam. Steam will begin to emit
from the iron plate, you may now begin to iron.
Ironing with the steam burst
Press the spray button to iron hard to remove creases with a strong steam spray.
For fine fabrics, we recommend moistening the fabric or to inserting a damp cloth between the fabric and iron
before using the spray function.
Vertical steam burst
Hold the iron in an upright position and hold the spray button down to iron and straighten creased drapes,
curtains, clothes etc. Wait a few seconds before pressing again. The spray function is only available at high
temperatures. Stop using the spray function as soon as the soleplate temperature indicator lights up. Continue
ironing only after the indicator light goes out.
Attention: Never direct the steam at persons or animals.
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