Preparing the work area
When positioning the rotary iron, make
sure it is level. This will ensure even
steam production and keep the
appliance from rolling sideways.
A height-adjustable chair and a flat
surface for stacking completed items
will be useful.
Have the following close by:
– to the left of the iron, place a basket
with laundry ready for ironing,
– to the right of the iron, have a surface
for stacking the ironed articles.
Shirts, smocks, blouses, etc., should be
hung on hangers immediately after
ironing.
Small items can be hung over the
swing-out rod.
Have some water handy to re-dampen
the laundry as needed.
Preparing the laundry
Proper preparation of the laundry is
essential for good results.
Before ironing, laundry should be:
– dampened (for operation without
steam)
– pulled into shape and smoothed out
– sorted
Proper dampness (for operation
without steam)
The laundry needs to be sufficiently
damp so that on the first pass through
the rotary iron at the correct
temperature it will come out smooth
and dry. Dampen the laundry as you
would for hand ironing; preferably
several hours beforehand so that the
articles achieve a uniform degree of
dampness throughout.
If a tumble dryer is being used, select a
"Machine iron" program.
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If preparation time is short, use warm
water to re-dampen.
Material
Dampness for ironing
Silk
wrap in a damp cloth to
avoid water marks
Synthetics
e.g. Nylon,
polyester, etc.
slightly damp to dry
Wool
(e.g., pants)
press under a damp
cloth
Cotton
slightly damp
Linen
quite damp
Before using for the first time
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