Vitek VT-1210: инструкция

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STEAM IRON

• Close supervision is necessary when chil-

dren or infirm persons are near the unit.

DESCRIPTION

• Never leave the working unit unattend-

1. Water spray nozzle

ed.

2. Water tank lid

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use

3. Steam supply regulator

it.

4. Spray button

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

5. Additional steam release button

immerse the unit into water or other liq-

6. Handle

uids.

7. Power cord protection

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

8. Base

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

9. Heating element on/off indication

reagents, chemical agents etc.

10. Water tank

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or out-

11. Temperature regulator

going steam of the iron in order to avoid

12. Maximal water level indication

getting burns.

13. Iron soleplateplateplate

• Make sure that the power cord is not

14. Self clean button

hanging over the edge of the ironing

15. Measuring cup

board and make sure that it does not

touch heated surfaces.

SAFETY MEASURES

• To unplug the unit always take it by the

Before using the unit, please read the

plug, do not pull by the power cord.

instructions carefully and pay attention

• Before taking the unit away for storage,

to the illustrations.

pour out the remaining water and let the

• Before switching on the unit, make sure

unit cool down.

that your home electricity supply corre-

• Pour out water only after you have un-

sponds to the voltage of current speci-

plugged the unit.

fied on the unit.

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the pow-

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;

er cord is damaged or if there are other

insert it into the socket, with secure

damages in the unit.

grounding.

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

repair the unit yourself. If there are some

adapters while connecting the appliance

damages in the unit apply to the author-

to the outlet.

ized service center.

• In order to avoid overloading of the pow-

er network do not switch on several ap-

BEFORE USAGE

pliances with high power consumption

• Take out the iron from the package and

simultaneously.

remove the protective cartoon covering

• Use the unit only for the intended pur-

from the iron soleplate (13).

poses.

• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

age corresponds to the iron's operating

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

voltage.

• Always unplug the unit while filling the

water tank with water.

Note:

• While using the unit, make sure that the

The iron's heating element is broken

water tank lid is firmly closed.

in during the first use; it is normal for a

small amount of smoke to be released.

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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 it 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 fab-

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

ric with the lowest ironing (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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