摘要 |
A steam iron ( 10 ) for clothing has direct measurement of sole plate temperature by a suitable sensor ( 19 ). A control device ( 20 ) such as a programmable logic controller, holds a characteristic relating sole plate temperature to steam production, and controls opening of an electrically actuated release valve ( 16 ) for water from a tank ( 15 ) to the sole plate ( 13 ). The sensor ( 19 ) may also control electrical energy for heating the sole plate ( 13 ).
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