Proctor-Silex 17610 - Manual (Page 5)

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Fabric Setting Chart
Ironing Instructions
Dry iron using spray if necessary.
Dry iron on the wrong side of the fabric.
Iron while fabric is still damp.
Use a press cloth and steam iron on the
wrong side of fabric.
Iron using spray if necessary.
For cotton, iron while still damp or use
spray. For linen, iron fabric on wrong side.
Temperature Setting
Off
Nylon,
Acrylic
Silk
Polyester
Wool
Rayon
Cotton,
Linen
Dr
y Iron
Steam Range
Steam
Setting
Caring for Your Iron
Self-Clean
To keep the steam vents clear of any
build-up, follow these instructions each
time you iron using steam.
1. Turn Temperature Control Dial to OFF
( O ) and set Adjustable Steam
Switch to Dry Iron . Fill iron with
water to 1⁄2 of its maximum capacity.
2. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
Linen setting and let iron heat for 2
minutes. Keep Adjustable Steam
Switch on Dry Iron .
3. Turn Temperature Control Dial to
OFF ( O ). Unplug iron and hold over
a sink with soleplate facing down.
4. Turn Adjustable Steam Switch to
MAX, while pressing Blast of Steam
button often. Boiling water and
steam will flow out of steam vents.
Allow all water to drain from iron.
5. Gently move iron front to back to allow
water to clean entire soleplate area.
6. If water still remains inside of sole-
plate, reheat iron as indicated in
Step 2. Boiling water and steam
could still flow out of steam vents.
Iron
1. The water tank of your iron should
be emptied after each use. Turn
Temperature Control Dial to OFF
( O ). Unplug the iron and hold over a
sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron
down over sink. Water will run out
of water tank opening.
2. After iron has completely cooled,
wrap cord loosely around the iron
and store in an upright position. Do
not store iron laying flat on soleplate.
Soleplate
1. Never iron over zippers, pins, metal
rivets, or snaps, as these may
scratch the soleplate.
2. To clean occasional build-up on the
soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
3. Always store iron upright in the heel
rest position.
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