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switch the iron off and remove the power plug from the
mains socket.
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Before using the iron for the first time test the heated
iron on a piece of cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate
(11) and the water tank (10) are clean.
•
Before ironing check the recommended ironing
temperature indicated on the tag.
•
If the item label is marked with the symbol «
»,
do not iron the item.
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If there is no label on the clothes item, but you know
the type of fabric, refer to the following table to
determine the proper temperature.
Обозначения
Тип ткани (температура)
do not iron
•
Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low
temperature)
••
Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••
Cotton (high temperature)
MAX
Linen (high temperature)
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This table is only valid for smooth materials.
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Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised, etc.) are best
ironed at low temperature.
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Sort items by ironing temperature first: synthetics
with synthetics, wool with wool, cotton with cotton.
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The soleplate (11) heats up faster than it cools down,
that’s why you should start ironing with synthetics,
then increase the temperature and iron silk and wool
items. Cotton and linen items should be ironed last.
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If an item is made of mixed fabrics, set the lowest
ironing temperature. For instance, if an item is
made from polyester and cotton, set the ironing
temperature for synthetics «•».
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If you cannot define the fabric structure, find a place
that is inconspicuous while wearing and select the
ironing temperature experimentally (always start with
the lowest temperature and raise it gradually until you
get the desired result).
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Corduroy and other fabrics that can become glossy
should be ironed backside.
DRY IRONING
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Place the iron on the base (9) on a flat and steady
surface.
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Insert the power plug into the mains socket.
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Set the steam supply knob (5) to the position « »
(the steam supply is off).
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Set the desired ironing temperature by turning the
knob (12): «•», «••», «•••» or «MAX», depending on
the type of fabric; the indicator (6) will light up.
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When the iron soleplate (11) reaches the set
