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5.
If you are unsure of a garment’s fabric content, start on a low setting and test
the Iron on an area of the garment that does not show, such as a seam.
Gradually increase the heat setting until wrinkles remove without damaging
the fabric.
6.
To prevent shine, iron dark garments or those made of silk, acetate or rayon,
inside out.
IMPORTANT!
To protect the soleplate from scratching, avoid ironing over
snaps, zippers, metal buttons, etc. Cover these objects with a pressing cloth
(not included) before ironing.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
WARNING:
Make sure the Iron is completely cool and unplugged before adding
water to the water tank.
1.
Before adding water to the tank, always check the garment label of the item
to be ironed for care instructions. Some fabrics may be damaged when exposed
to steam or water, and should be pressed dry, with an empty tank.
2.
Turn the steam control dial to NO STEAM. (See Figure 2.)
3.
Turn the temperature control/fabric selector dial to MIN. (See Figure 3a.)
4.
Use a spouted cup to pour water into the water tank inlet until the water level
reaches the MAX water level mark on the transparent water tank.
(See Figure 4.)
IMPORTANT! Use tap water only.
Distilled water may cause the iron to spit
or leak.
Exception:
If tap water is very hard, use a mixture of
1
⁄
2
tap water
and
1
⁄
2
distilled water.
CAUTION:
Do not fill the water tank above the MAX water level mark.
MAX
RAY
ON
SIL
K
AC
RY
LIC
LIN
EN
CO
TTO
N
WOO
L
MAX
MIN
Maximum Water
Level Mark
Figure 2
Figure 3a
Figure 4
RA
YO
N
LIN
EN
COTTON
WOO
L
MAX
Range for steam
Figure 3b
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