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Posted by Candide on November 12, 2006, 7:24 pm
> > For those of you with gravity feed irons, do you use tap water with
> the
> > demineralizer in the system or just distilled water? I just wondered
> if
> > either one was better than the other in the long run. Any other
usage
> > tips for a new gravity feed owner? Thanks.
> >
>
> Your owner's manual should state what sort of water to use in your
> gravity iron. Most prefer tap water, but "filtered" through special
> resins one places in the water bottle. This is that green powder one
> sees in gravity iron water bottles in commercial settings, which
> gradually changes to brown as it becomes mineral laden.
>
> Several canisters of the powder came with a gravity iron I purchased,
> however with my first iron used distilled water.
>
> Just so you know, depending upon how often used, all gravity irons
will
> need to be cleaned out/serviced regularly. This can be years in some
> cases, or once a year in heavy usage and or with bad quality water. If
> your iron starts spitting brown gunk, it is time for a cleaning.
>
> Tips:
>
> Never lie the iron on it's back, but rest it flat. You should have
> received a silicone/heat resistant pad of some sort with your iron.
>
> Keeping the steam switch pressed down for too long can flood the
chamber
> and cause the iron to spit. You will soon learn just how long you can
> call for steam before this happens.
>
> When using the iron for long periods, such as ironing lots of laundry,
> set the temp at one setting higher (i.e. for cottons choose linens),
to
> keep constant production of hot dry steam.
>
> When ironing silk, rayon, polyester, nylon or any other fabric that
can
> be damaged by heat, use the ironing shoe that came with your iron.
When
> using the ironing shoe you can set the temp dial to "cottons" and not
> worry about damaging fabrics with proper use. The ironing shoe acts
like
> a pressing cloth.
>
> Candide
>
Oh, and there is this as well; the higher the water bottle is hung, the
greater the steam.
Mine hangs from the ceiling by one of those hooks one suspends plants
from. If you do go this route make very sure the hardware is placed into
a stud/joist with the proper screws. Those hanging bottles are heavy
when filled with water and can cause damage and or bodily injury if they
come crashing down.
Candide
"Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It's
cheaper."
Quentin Crisp 1908 - 1999
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