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Temperature and Fabric Guide
Follow garment label instructions for best ironing results.Test iron temperature setting on an inside
or small hidden section of garment before ironing.
Fabric guide located on the heel rest of iron gives temperature settings for most common fabrics.
Ironing velvet or any other nap/sensitive fabric is not recommended. Be sure to check manufacturers label for care instructions.
*Trademarks of fiber manufacturers.
IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn Temperature Control to section marked Min.Start at the begin-
ning of Min section and slowly increase temperature setting as need-
ed to reach proper temperature.
Iron delicate fabrics on wrong side to avoid shining or glazing.If
moisture is necessary, use a press cloth and MED setting.
When pressing suede, use brown paper as press cloth and to cover
ironing board.This will help prevent suede from rubbing off.
When pressing Ultrasuede* use a press cloth and press lightly on
wrong side. Brush fabric lightly to remove press marks.
When pressing some triacetates,a higher heat setting may be
required.Slowly increase temperature as needed to reach proper
temperature.
Turn Temperature Control to section marked LO/MED (•).
Start at the beginning of the LO/MED section for lightweight 100%
synthetic permanent press fabrics.Some heavier polyester fabrics
may require steam at positions 1 (LO) or 2 (MED) setting.Some
durable silk fabrics may require a higher heat setting.Slowly increase
setting as needed to reach proper temperature.
Turn Te m p e r a t u re Control to section marked MED (••).Turn Steam
C o n t r ol to Position 2 (MED).Most permanent press blends containing
cotton re q u i re this setting.Test iron on inside seam or small hidden sec-
tion of garment.If shine or color change occurs,use a press cloth.
Turn Temperature Control to section marked HI (•••).Turn Steam
Control to Position 3 (HI).
When ironing wool,always use a press cloth and moisture. Never
press wool dry.
Turn Temperature Control to maximum setting.Turn Steam Control
to position 4 (MAX).Lightly dampen fabric for thorough pressing.
Iron dark colored fabrics on the wrong side to avoid shining.
TEMP
CONTROL
SETTING
Min
Lo (•)
Med
Med (••)
Hi (•••)
STEAM
SETTING
0= Dry Iron
Only
0= Dry Iron
Only
Pos.1= (LO)
or
Pos. 2= (MED)
Pos. 2= (MED)
Pos. 3= (HI)
Pos.4= (MAX)
FABRIC
Acetates
Acrylics
Acrilan*
Creslan*
Orlon*
Sheer Synth
Suede
Ultrasuede
Nylons
Antron*
Caprolan*
Qiana*
Triacetates
Arnel*
Metallics
Polyesters
Dacron*
Fortrel*
Kodel*
Trevira*
Rayon
Silk
Perm Press
Polyester
Cotton
Wool
Cotton
Linen
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4 Loop cord around cord wrap when storing.
Always store the iron standing on its heel in a safe dry place.
5 To clean body of iron,use mild detergent and soft cloth only.
Never use harsh household cleansers,abrasive cleansers or
scouring pads to clean iron housing
scratching/fading of
housing colors may occur.
To clean and maintain
polished Optinox soleplate
1 On a soft cloth, make a thin paste of abrasive household
cleaner and water. Gently rub surface of soleplate to remove
starch or residue build-up.
2 Fill iron with water (see Section Filling the Removable Water
Reservoir).
3 Set Temperature Control to maximum setting.
4 Allow iron to heat up approximately 2 minutes.
5 Turn Steam Control to position 4 (MAX) and allow iron to
steam for a few minutes.
6 Iron over old cotton cloth to remove paste/cleanser from iron
bottom and steam vents.
7 Turn Temperature Control to Min position and allow to cool
completely. Unplug cord from electrical oulet and empty
removable reservoir.
8 Should soleplate become scratched, most minor scratches can
be removed using fine steel wool. After buffing, follow steps 2-
6 before ironing on garments.
9 Wipe soleplate clean.
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