Vitek VT-1209: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

CHOICE OF WATER

Determination of Fabric type/tempera-

• To fill the water tank use regular tap wa-

ture

ter. If the water is hard then it is recom-

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

mended to mix it with distilled water at a

(low temperature)

ratio of 1:1, if the water is very hard, mix it

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use

•••

Cotton/linen (high temperature)

only distilled water.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Note:

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

Do not fill the water tank (10) with

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

substances etc.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

down. For this reason it is recommended

FILLING THE WATER TANK

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

instance synthetic fabrics). After that,

from electrical power before filling it with

move to higher temperature ironing.

water.

Cotton and linen should be ironed after

• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the

all the others.

position of steam vapor OFF.

• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics,

• Open the water tank lid (2).

then the iron should be set for the fabric

• Fill the water tank (10) with water. Close

with the lowest ironing to (for instance if

the lid (2).

an item is made from 60% polyester and

40% cotton, it should be ironed at the

Note:

temperature used for ironing polyester

• Do not fill it with water above MAX. in-

“•”).

dication.

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

• If you need to refill the water tank dur-

made from, find a place on it that is hid-

ing ironing, turn off the iron and un-

den while wearing and, on practice select

plug the power cord from the outlet.

the ironing temperature (always start at

• When you finish ironing, open the

the lowest and gradually raise it until you

water tank lid (2) and pour out the re-

get the desired result.)

maining water.

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

IRONING TEMPERATURE

one direction (along the lines) with slight

Before ironing test the heated iron on the

pressure.

old cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

(13) and the water tank (10) are clean.

the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them

• Always check the recommended iron

back-side.

temperature indicated on the tag before

ironing.

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• Place the iron on the base (8).

ironing temperature, but you know the

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

type of fabric, then use the following

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the

table to determine the proper tempera-

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

ture.

“•••” or “max” (depending on the type

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