Vitek VT-1227: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

Marks Fabric type (temperature)

iron with network voltage 120 V always

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

set the switch (14) to the 240 V position, it

•

(low temperature)

will prevent malfunction of the iron while

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

connecting the iron to the electric net-

•••

Cotton/linen (high temperature)

(max)

work with the increased voltage.

• Unwind the power cord and insert the

• This table is only for smooth materials.

plug into the socket.

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

• Set the temperature control (9) to the

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

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

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

“•••”, “MAX” depending on the type of

synthetic materials to synthetic materials,

fabric, the (7) indicator will light up.

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

• Place the iron vertically.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

• When the sole (12) temperature reaches

down. For this reason it is recommended

the desired temperature value, the (7) in-

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

dicator will go out, you can start ironing.

instance synthetic fabrics).

• After that, move to higher temperature

Note: When using the unit for the first

ironing. Cotton and linens should be

time, the heating element of the unit

ironed last.

burns that is why some smoke or for-

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

eign odor can appear. It is normal.

the iron should be set for the fabric with

the lowest ironing (for instance if an item

IRONING WITHOUT STEAM

is made of polyester and cotton, it should

• Set the constant steam supply on/off

be ironed at the temperature used for

button (2) to the upper position (steam

ironing polyester “•”).

supply is off).

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

• Set the temperature control (9) to the re-

made of, find a place on it that is hidden

quired ironing temperature.

while wearing and, on practice select the

• Place the iron vertically.

ironing temperature (always start at the

• When the sole temperature (12) reaches

lowest and gradually raise it until you get

the desired temperature value, the (7) in-

the desired result).

dicator will go out, you can start ironing.

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

• After operation, take the plug out of the

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

socket and wait until the iron cools down

one direction (along the pile) with slight

completely.

pressure.

• Press the (11) button and lower the iron

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

handle (6) down.

the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them

back-side.

WATER SPRAYER

You can dampen the fabric, by pressing the

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

spray button (3) several times.

• Lift the handle (6) and it will lock, to lower

• Make sure that there is enough water in

the handle (6) press the (11) button and

the water tank.

lower the handle

• Before connecting the iron to the electric

STEAM IRONING

network set the power supply switch (14)

While steam ironing set the temperature

in correspondence with the voltage of

control (9) to the “MAX” position.

the electric network. After usage of the

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