Sunbeam SR6550 User Manual

Ironing Chart

Fabric

Temp setting Ironing

Ironing recommendation

Acrylic

MINIMUM

Min to •

Dry iron on reverse side of fabric 

Acetate

MINIMUM

Min to •

Dry iron on reverse side of fabric  

while still damp

Nylon

MINIMUM

Min to •

Iron on reverse side of fabric

Polyester

SYNTHETIC  

•

Iron on reverse side of fabric

Rayon

SYNTHETIC  

•

Iron on reverse side of fabric

Viscose

SYNTHETIC  

•

Mainly dry iron. Steam can be used under 

manufacturer's instructions

Silk

SILK 

• •

Iron on reverse side of fabric. Use an ironing 

cloth to prevent shine marks  

and use regular shots of steam

Cotton Blends

WOOL 

• •

Check label and follow manufacturer’s 

instructions. Use setting for the fibre 

requiring the lowest setting 

Wool

WOOL 

• •

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric 

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently 

to raise the fibres

Wool Blends

WOOL 

• •

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric 

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently 

to raise the fibres

Corduroy

COTTON 

• • •

Steam iron on reverse side of fabric 

or use an ironing cloth. Brush gently 

to raise the fibres

Cotton

COTTON 

• • •

Steam iron while still damp or use spray

to dampen. Use medium to high steam

Linen

LINEN 

• • • to Max

Iron on reverse side of fabric or use an

ironing cloth to prevent shine marks,

especially with dark colours. Iron while

still damp or use spray to dampen.

Use medium to high steam

Denim

MAXIMUM 

• • • to Max

Iron while still damp or use spray

to dampen. Use maximum steam

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