Maxwell MW-3013 OG: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

CHOICE OF WATER

Signs Fabric type (temperature)

• To fill the water tank use regular tap wa-

• Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low

ter. If the water is hard then it is recom-

temperature)

mended to mix it with distilled water at a

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

ratio of 1:1, if the water is very hard, mix it

•••

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

only distilled water.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Note:

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

Do not fill the water tank (10) with

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

substances etc.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

down. For this reason it is recommended

FILLING THE WATER TANK

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

instance synthetic fabrics). After that,

from electrical power before filling it with

move to higher temperature ironing.

water.

Cotton and linens should be ironed last.

• Set the constant steam supply handle

• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics,

(3) to the middle position “steam supply

then the iron should be set for the fab-

off”.

ric with the lowest ironing (for instance if

• Open the water tank lid (2).

an item is made from 60% polyester and

• Fill it with water. Close the lid (2).

40% cotton, it should be ironed at the

temperature used for ironing polyester

Note:

“•”).

• Do not fill it with water above MAX. in-

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

dication.

made from, find a place on it that is hid-

• If you need to refill the water tank

den while wearing and, on practice select

during ironing, turn off the iron and

the ironing temperature (always start at

unplug the power cord from the out-

the lowest and gradually raise it until you

let.

get the desired result.)

• After you finish ironing, open the wa-

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

ter tank lid (2) and drain the remain-

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

ing water.

one direction (along the lines) with slight

pressure.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

Before operating test the heated iron on

the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them

the old cloth to be sure that the iron sole

back-side.

(13) and the water tank (10) are clean.

• Always check the recommended iron

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

temperature indicated on the tag before

• Place the iron on the base (8).

ironing.

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the

ironing temperature, but you know the

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

type of fabric, then use the following

“•••” or “MAX” (depending on the type

table to determine the proper tempera-

of fabric), the (9) indicator will light up.

ture.

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches

the desired temperature value, the (9) in-

dicator will go out, you can start ironing.

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