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How To Fix & Get The Most From A Ironing Steam Press
A steam press can save you time, energy and ease shoulder and arm aches and pains, but, when they go wrong, they are a big miss...! We can help keep your steam press or rotary iron operating at its top level.
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The jaws of the press must be closed but for how long when pressing?
The jaws of the press must be closed but for how long when pressing? How long should you press the fabric when you close the pressing plates?
Good question!
Whilst using a steam press it is not required to keep the pressing plates closed for more than...
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What temperature setting should you use for different fabrics?
What temperature setting should you use for different fabrics? The temperature control settings are a good starting point to use for ironing different types of fabric.
For example; the cotton setting is a guide to iron cotton but there are other factors...
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What are the pressing cushions for?
What is this tiny pillow, that was included with my new steam ironing press?
What are the pressing cushions for? Most steam presses include a small cushion or two, that are far to small to use on your sofa! The longest pressing cushion is ideal for shirt...
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Do I have to keep the press flat for storage?
Do I have to keep the press flat for storage? The answer to that question is, no the press is easily stored upright. It takes up much less space when positioned upright and can be simply placed a cupboard.
Make sure the handle is down with the lock in...
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Which press should I buy STEAM or DRY?
Which press should I buy STEAM or DRY?
Which one should you buy, a dry iron press or a one that uses steam!
Don't forget a press that has no water running through it will last longer, that's a fact!
Dry presses come with a water spray bottle so its quick...
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Do you have to use special water in a steam press?
Do you have to use special water in a steam press?
If you live in a hard water area and don't have access to distilled water but your pile of ironing is growing, boil the water and allow to cool. Keep in a spare bottle for future use.
It would be best...
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Cleaning the heating plate?
My steam press silver plate has become dirty and has a logo on it from a t-shirt I previously ironed!
Cleaning the heating plate.
As with a normal iron DO NOT press directly onto printed t-shirts or you'll find your t-shirt motif or transfer will be...
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Quick tip for people who have a new press and have not read instruction book!
Quick tip for people who have a new press and have not read instruction book! Do read it, its worth it... that would be my first piece of advice.
After opening the box it go's without saying that the instruction book must be flicked through if only to...
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The board cover has torn and needs replacing
The board cover has torn? Just like a normal ironing board, your cover and under cover padding will from time to time need replacing.
Most silver coloured steam press covers are Teflon coated. Teflon-treated covers are not only stain repellent but heat...
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I don't know which size steam press I need?
I don't know which size steam press I need? Who says size is not important!
Well for regular domestic use, the medium size steam press is ideal. Ideal because its fairly light weight and not huge like some. Smaller or compact steam press are ideal for...
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What are steam press heating plates made of?
What are steam press heating plates made of?
Heating plates are made from different types of metals, but most of which are made from a type of alloy, for example aluminum, which is light and carries heat well. Other heating plates can be made from many...
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Will the steam press damage my laundry?
Will the steam press damage my laundry?
The answer to that question is definitely not a steam press will not damage you laundry. Remember, while using a regular hand iron, the constant movement over the material will leave a shine on most fabrics, I'...
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But how would I iron sleeves, do i need a sleeve board?
But how would I iron sleeves, do i need a sleeve board?
Some presses have what is called a sleeve board, which is a small thin ironing board or front extension which folds in and out on the press. It's ideal for shirt sleeves, trouser legs, children'...
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Is it difficult to push jaws down firmly on the steam press?
Is it difficult to push jaws down firmly on the steam press? Presses usually have two pressure pressing settings.
First press setting - move the pressing lever down to closed but not locked. Second press setting - Push the handle down further. The second...
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Roller press will not steam.
Quite a common cause for a roller press not steaming could simply be a damaged or jammed polystyrene float. To acces the float follow the procedure below or consult the user documentation.
1 Remove the drain plug from the water reservoir located underneath...
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Tell me about Roller Presses
Over time, technology is constantly changing and the old fashioned hand iron has had its day. Remember the old rotary mangles like your granny used to have, today the modern equivalent is the Roller Press.
They have come to the forefront again and today...
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What about King Size bedding
The roller press is very wide but not 5ft or 6ft wide like a King Size bed!
Bedding can be folded; you can easily iron double layers in one go.
Remember, don’t iron creases into bedding.
Because the roller irons we sell sell offer a unique feature, which...
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Which size Rotary Iron is best
Roller Presses are available in a few different widths.
However, over the years two sizes have proved more popular than others 65cm and the 85cm wide rollers.
The most popular size is the larger ...
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My Press has stopped heating up
Every Iroing press we sell has the EU kite mark, which means it has passed all kinds of safety tests.
One of the attributes needed to pass this test is the ability to switch itself off if left closed for too long.
So the situation may occur whilst ironing...
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