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Using the STEAM IRON Function
Items that can be smoothed using the STEAM IRON function
(For items that cannot, see (P. 18))
Linen, cotton, or polyester
z
Blouses, shirts, casual shirts
z
Long-sleeve T-shirts
z
Trousers, skirts
z
Pajamas
z
Handkerchiefs, towels
Shirt
Blouse
Trousers
Handkerchief
Casual shirt
Pajamas
Towel
Skirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt
1 k
g
Wrinkles are harder to remove when loading more than 1 kg of clothes.
z
Notes on remaining water after the <STEAM IRON> operation
If a small item (e.g., a towel) is smoothed alone in the <STEAM IRON> operation, some steam
(water) may remain in the back of the drum, depending on the item condition.
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Add a few more items and smooth them together in the <STEAM IRON> operation.
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Wipe off any water adhered to the drum and door before starting the <STEAM IRON>
operation.
Material
Load
About the STEAM IRON function
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You can smooth out wrinkles of clothes after hanging, wearing, or keeping them in a closet.
(The smoothing effect varies depending on the load size and type of clothes. You cannot remove all
wrinkles.)
z
Clothes that you usually do not iron, such as long-sleeve T-shirts, can also be smoothed easily.
z
Towels that feel coarse after hanging can be softened and made fluffy.
z
The highly deodorizing effect cleans away odors.
(You cannot eliminate all odors. Some odors may remain, depending on the type and level of odor.)
z
The following wrinkles are hard to remove:
x
Deep wrinkles caused by drying operation
x
Wrinkles on synthetic fiber products (e.g., polyester)
z
Using this function makes fine creases on the surface of cotton clothes.
Selecting the right program
Desired operation
Program
Load of clothes
(guide)
Example of
clothes
STEAM IRON
Smoothing out wrinkles of dry clothes
15 minutes
0.5 k
g
Casual shirt (1)
Blouse (1)
30 minutes
1 k
g
Casual shirts (2)
Blouses (2)
