Vitek VT-1228: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

in order quickly during travelling or busi-

• Do not fill the water tank with scent-

ness trips, but it does not replace the usual

ed liquids, vinegar, starch solution,

household iron.

descaling reagents, chemical agents

etc.

IRONING WITHOUT AN IRONING BOARD

• After you finish ironing, switch off the

During travelling, an ironing board is not al-

unit, wait until it cools down completely

ways at hand, for such cases it is enough to

and then open the water tank lid (3) and

lay twofold terry towel on the flat surface. Pre-

drain the remaining water.

liminary make sure, that the surface is heat

resistant and waterproof. Do not use glass or

IRONING TEMPERATURE

plastic surfaces.

Before operating, test the heated iron on the

cloth to be sure that the iron sole (9) and the

BEFORE FIRST USAGE

water tank (4) are clean.

• Unpack the iron; remove the protective

• Always check the recommended iron tem-

cardboard covering (if any) from the iron

perature indicated on the tag before iron-

sole (9).

ing.

• Wipe the iron sole with a dry cloth.

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• Before connecting the iron to the electric

ironing temperature, but you know the type

network set the power supply switch (8)

of fabric, then use the following table to de-

in correspondence with the voltage of the

termine the proper temperature.

electric network. After usage of the iron with

network voltage 110 V always set the switch

Marks Fabric type (temperature)

(8) to the 220 V position, it will prevent mal-

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low

•

function of the iron while connecting the iron

temperature)

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

to the electric network with the increased

•••

voltage.

Cotton/linen (high temperature)

(max)

FILLING THE WATER TANK

• This table is only for smooth materials. Fab-

Before filling the water tank with water, make

rics of other types (crimped, raised etc.) are

sure that the iron is unplugged.

best ironed at low temperature.

• Lift the handle (1) and it will lock, to lower

• First sort items by ironing temperature: syn-

the handle (1) press the (7) button and low-

thetic materials to synthetic materials, wool

er the handle.

with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

• Set the temperature control (11) to the “min”

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

position and the constant steam supply han-

For this reason it is recommended to begin

dle (12) to the “

” position (steam supply is

ironing at low temperature (for instance

off).

synthetic fabrics).

• Open the water tank lid (3).

• After that, move to higher temperature iron-

• Do not pull the lid strongly, slight effort is

ing. Cotton and linens should be ironed

enough.

last.

• Fill the water tank with water, using the

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

measuring jug (13); firmly close the lid

the iron should be set for the fabric with

(3).

the lowest ironing (for instance if an item is

made of polyester and cotton, it should be

Note:

ironed at the temperature used for ironing

Steam will not be supplied if there is no

polyester “•”).

water in the water tank.

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

• If you need to refill the water tank during

made of, find a place on it that is hidden

ironing, switch off the iron and remove

while wearing and, on practice select the

the power plug from the outlet.

ironing temperature (always start at the low-

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