Before choosing a mode on the Swiss Plus SSI-1220D steam iron and garment steamer, decide what finish you need. A flat surface and contact with the soleplate help shape a collar or trouser crease. For light wrinkles on a hanging garment, consider steaming if both the care label and the appliance instructions allow it.
Read the garment care label first
Read the iron symbol, its dots and any written steam instructions together. Use the label to set the upper temperature limit. If it calls for ironing without steam, leave steam off. When the label is unreadable, look up the care instructions for that garment before proceeding.
Use a flat surface for collars and trouser creases
Lay the garment out on a suitable ironing surface and smooth the section you want to shape. Work on collars, cuffs and edges separately. For a trouser crease, align each leg with the seams before pressing so you place the fold where intended. Set the heat and steam according to the care label and appliance instructions.
Hang the garment for light surface wrinkles
If steam is allowed, put the garment on a stable hanger and use the steamer function as described in the appliance instructions. Point the steam away from your body and keep your hand out of its path behind the fabric. Let the garment dry and cool before putting it on.
A close view of the SSI-1220D handle control from the official gallery.
Choose a mode by the finish you want
Garment task | Method to consider | Check before starting |
|---|---|---|
Smooth a collar or cuff | Iron on a stable flat surface | Ironing permission and temperature limit |
Shape a trouser crease | Iron with the leg aligned to the seams | Whether the soleplate may touch the fabric |
Reduce light wrinkles on a hanger | Garment steamer mode | Steam permission and a stable hanger |
Care label specifies no steam | Use the approved method without steam | Garment and appliance instructions |
Label is unclear | Find the garment care instructions first | Confirm the permitted method |
Group garments before a session
Set aside the garments that need a crisp collar or crease. Put garments suitable for steaming on hangers. Grouping by finish reduces mode changes and helps you spot garments with a low-temperature or no-steam instruction before you start.
What to compare before buying
If you regularly iron on a board and refresh hanging garments, look at the two-in-one option in the Swiss Plus steam iron range. Use the steam iron buying guide to compare soleplate, tank and settings, then check the current listing for the exact model.
