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• If the article is made of a mixture of different fibres, you must always
select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those
fibres.
(E.g. an article consisting of "60% polyester and 40% cotton" should
be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (1).
• If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made
of, find a spot which will be invisible when wearing or using the article
to try out the ironing temperature. (Always start at a low temperature
and increase to one which gives the required results.)
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be
ironed in one direction only (with the nap), applying only light pressure.
Always keep the iron moving.
• Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and silk to prevent shining
spots.
Setting the temperature
- If the handgrip is in the down position:
Pull up the handgrip (fig. 4).
- Set the required ironing temperature (fig. 7).
- Place the iron on its back (fig. 8).
- Insert the mains plug into a wall socket (fig. 9). The iron will now heat
up.
After approx. 2 minutes you can start ironing.
Shot of steam
By pressing button R an intense "shot" of steam is emitted from the
soleplate (fig. 10).
This can be very useful e.g. when removing stubborn wrinkles.
The "shot" of steam facility can be used only while ironing with high
ironing temperature (positions ranging from 2 to 3).
• To maintain the appropriate temperature (and thus good quality
steam), allow an interval of 2-3 seconds after each shot of steam.
• If water leaks from the soleplate, allow the iron to heat up for
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2
-1 minute before you recommence ironing.
