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Ironing table - Recommendations for use
Fabric
Temperature
Selector
Steam
Selector
Comments
Synthetics
Polyacrilic
Steam off
“0”
Acrylan, Dralon, Lycra, Orlon, Vonnel
Polyamide
Enkalon, Grilon, Nylon, Perlon
Rilsan
Polyester
Steam off
“0”
Dacron, Diolen, Kodel, Trevira, Vestan
Cellulose
Cellulose fibres, acetate, cupro,
viscose such as: Cuprama, Colvera,
Phyron, Rayon, Tricell
Natural fibres
Silk
Steam off
“0”
Silk, wool and synthetic fibres can
be dry-ironed by covering with a
damp cloth and ironing over the
cloth
Woollens
Steam on
“1”–“2”
Steam ironing can be used in the low
to medium setting of the steam selec-
tor .
Cotton
Steam on
“2”–“3”
Constant steam possible from •••
position
Linen
Steam on
“2”–“3”
Super steam jet from ••• position for
stubborn creases
Setting when
-not in use
= Cold
Steam off
“0”
Remove plug
For mixed fibres we recommend ironing at the lower temperature (that of the more sensitive fibre),
e.g., polyester-cotton at the polyester setting.
Varied ironing speeds and fabric dampness can mean that the optimal setting can differ from that
recommended in the table!
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