Black & Decker F499S - Manual (Page 10)

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Refer to this chart for recommend-
ed Temperature and Steam Settings
and ironing instructions for various
fabrics. Always read garment labels
and follow manufacturer’s ironing
instructions.
FABRIC IRONING
CHART
FABRIC ADJUSTABLE STEAM TEMP. IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
ACRYLIC
ACETATE
NYLON
SILK
POLYESTER
SOME
RAYONS
PERM. PRESS
COTTON
BLENDS
WOOL
COTTON
LINEN
Dry iron on wrong side. Press
washables while damp.
Dry iron on wrong side to prevent
shine. Press washables while
damp.
Dry iron washables while fabric
is damp. Iron rayon fabrics on the
wrong side. Steam iron if fabric
manufacturer directs.
Check care label and follow the
manufacturer's instructions for
blends: use the setting for the
fiber requiring the lowest heat.
Steam iron on wrong side to pre-
vent shine, or use a press cloth on
right side. Do not press complete-
ly dry.
Dry iron washables while damp.
Use steam as needed. Iron dark
fabrics on wrong side to avoid
shine.
Dry iron washables while damp
and until dry. Use steam as need-
ed. Iron dark linens on wrong side
to avoid shine.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
DRY IRON
AT ANY
SETTING
LIGHT
REGULAR
HEAVY
NOTE: Use SPRAY at any temperature setting.
STEAM should only be used in the steam area
(Settings 4 thru 7) of the Temperature Selector Dial.
Water spotting may occur if the setting is too low.