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Ironingtips
• Garments with embroidery, sequins, lace,etc., should be ironed on thelowest
temperature setting.
• For textiles made of mixed fibres (e.g. 40% cotton/60% synthetic fibre), choose
thetemperature setting appropriate for thefibre with thelowest recommended
ironing temperature.
• If you are not sure what thematerial is made of, start by ironing aninconspicuous
part of thegarment on thelowest temperature setting and increase thetemperature
gradually.
• Never iron agarment which has sweat stains or other discolouration, theheat will
iron thestain into thefabric and it will be very difficult to remove.
• Ironing silk, wool and synthetic fibres can cause shiny patches to be formed.
Toprevent this, iron such fabrics on thereverseside.
• Velvet can also form shiny patches when ironed. Ironin thedirection of thepile/nap
to avoid such damage. Avoidpressing theiron down onto thefabric.
• Washing more clothes at thesame time causes more wrinkles toform.
• Higher speed spin cycles also causes more wrinkles toform.
• Many types of fabric are easier to iron before they are completelydry. Silk, for
example should always be steam-ironed.
Care advice
Cleaning thehousing
• Note: Unplug theiron from thewall socket before cleaning.
• Wipe theexterior with amoist, softcloth. Donot use abrasive cleaning agents
orsolvents.
• Note: Avoidscratching thesoleplate – do not slide it over metal items such as
buttons orzips.
Afteruse
Warning: Theiron becomes very hot directly afteruse. Remember to let it cool down
completely before putting it away for storage.
1. Unplug themains lead from thewall socket.
2. Empty thewater tank by turning theiron upside down whilst carefully using aback
and forth motion to allow any excess water to drip from thetank. Pressthespray
button afew times to ensure thetank is completelyempty.
3. Store theiron in adry, room temperature environment.