Sunbeam 3981 - Manual (Page 10)

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I
RONING
G
UIDE
Steam Setting
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry
Medium Steam
Medium Steam
Medium Steam
Medium Steam
High Steam
High Steam
High Steam
Fabric Setting
Synthetic
Synthetic
Synthetic
Synthetic
Synthetic
Synthetic
Silk
Wool
Wool
Cotton
Cotton
Cotton
Linen
Linen
Ironing Recommendations
Iron garment inside out.
Iron garment inside out while still damp.
Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth*
to prevent shine marks.
Mainly dry iron; steam may be used under garment
manufacturer’s instructions.
Iron garment inside out while still damp.
Iron garment inside out while still damp.
Iron garment inside out.
Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth.*
Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth.*
Follow garment manufacturer’s instructions.
Use setting for the fiber requiring the lowest setting.
Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth*
and then brush the garment with your hand to raise
the texture of the fabric.
Iron dark fabrics inside out to prevent shine marks.
Iron garment inside out or use an ironing cloth*
to prevent shine marks (especially on dark fabrics).
Use the SPRAY MIST ® feature and/or the
SHOT OF STEAM ® feature for deeper penetration
to remove wrinkles.
*An ironing cloth is a cotton, dry-cleaned cloth that you place over the garment you are
ironing to prevent the fabric from looking shiny.
Fabric
Acrylic
Acetate
Viscose
Nylon
Polyester
Rayon
Silk
Wool
Wool
Blends
Cotton
Blends
Corduroy
Cotton
Linen
Denim
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Ironing Tips
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Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing
instructions.
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Sort the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric.
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You should first iron garments requiring low temperature (e.g., silks
and synthetics) to avoid damaging them with an iron that is too hot.
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If you are unsure of the fabric content of the garment, test a
small area, such as a seam or facing, before ironing a visible area.
Start with a low temperature and gradually increase the heat
to find the best setting.
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When changing the temperature from a high setting to a low setting,
allow approximately 5 minutes for the lower temperature to be reached.
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When steam ironing, use long, slow passes over the fabric. This will
allow the steam to penetrate the fabric while allowing the heat of
the soleplate to dry out the moisture.
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To iron linens, turn garment inside out. Be careful not to use an iron
that is too hot because the lining may melt or stick to the soleplate.
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To iron zippers, use an ironing cloth or make sure the zipper is closed
and iron over the flap. Never iron directly over an unprotected zipper.
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Use the Ironing Guide on Page 11 to select the best setting and
method for the fabric you plan to iron.