Vitek VT-1232: инструкция

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VT-1232

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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ELECTRONIC STEAM IRON

- red - the iron is heating to the set temperature

- green - the set temperature has been reached

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

- orange - the iron is changing to another tempera-

ture mode

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 The flashing green indicator light (c) turns on when

 Read the operating instructions carefully before

the iron is connected to electrical power and also

using; also pay attention to the illustrations.

alerts to automatic shutoff.

 Before turning on the iron, make sure that the elec-

 Automatic shutoff of the iron occurs:

trical supply voltage matches the iron's operating

- if the iron is in a horizontal position and is not moved

voltage.

for 30 ± 5 seconds

 Only use the iron for the purposes outlined in these

- if the iron is in a vertical position and is not moved

instructions.

for 15min ±30sec

 Only use the iron on an ironing board.

 The steady red indicator light (d) indicates that the

 Disconnect the iron from electrical power when

iron is heating up and the heating element is on; the

refilling the water tank.

flashing red indicator light (d) indicates that the

 Do not leave the iron unattended while it is on.

heating element is off.

 Always disconnect the iron from power when not in

All actions related to setting the temperature are

use.

accompanied by audible beeps:

 In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, do no

- one beep occurs each time the temperature setting

submerse the iron in water or any other liquid.

button is pressed (a)

 In order to avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to

- two beeps mean that the iron has reached the set

come into contact with the hot surfaces of the iron

temperature

or the steam released from the iron.

- one long beep is made upon automatic shutoff of

 Make sure that the power cord does not hand off

the iron, irregardless of it being in the horizontal or

the end of the ironing board or comes into contact

vertical position.

with hot surfaces.

 Always pull on the plug to disconnect the iron from

NOTE:

the power outlet - never pull on the power cord.

The iron's heating element is broken in during first use;

 Allow the iron to cool completely before storing, and

it is normal for a small amount of smoke to be released.

then wind the power cord around the base.

Before using, first test the heated iron on a piece of old

 In order to avoid overloading the electrical supply

fabric in order to make sure that the ironing sole and

circuit, do not operate multiple high-energy devices

water tank are clean.

at the same time.

 Do not use the iron if the power plug or cord is dam-

CHOICE OF WATER:

aged, or if there are any other defects.

 You can fill the iron with regular tap water.

 In order to avoid electric shock, do not attempt to

 If the water is hard, then it is recommended to mix it

take apart the iron yourself; if malfunction is detect-

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if the water is

ed, contact an authorized service center.

very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2,

this will prevent scale buildup.

DESCRIPTION

1. water spray nozzle

NOTE: Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,

2. water tank lid

vinegar, starch solutions, descaling reagents, chemical

3. spray button

substances or other liquids.

4. additional steam release button

5. steam release regulator

FILLING THE IRON WITH WATER (pic. 1, 2)

6. control panel

 Make sure the iron is disconnected from electrical

7. power cord

power before filling with water.

8. base

 Set the steam release regulator (5) to the "X" posi-

9. water tank

tion.

10. cleaning button

 Open the water tank lid (2).

11. iron sole

 Fill with water using the filling container (12).

12. container for filling water tank

NOTE:

CONTROL PANEL (6)

 Do not fill past the "MAX" indication.

A. Temperature setting button

 If you need to refill the water tank during ironing,

B. Temperature indication panel

turn off the iron and unplug the power cord from the

C. Green indicator light

outlet.

D. Red indicator light

 After you finish ironing, turn the iron upside down

and drain the leftover water (pic. 8).

 The temperature setting button (a) is used to set the

desired ironing temperature in the following order -

IRONING TEMPERATURE

MAX>>>>>>MAX.

 Always check the recommended iron temperature

 The lights on the indication panel (b) have three dif-

indicated on the tag before ironing.

ferent colored modes:

 If the tag doesn't list a recommended ironing tem-

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perature, but you know the type of fabric, then use

When changing from a higher temperature mode to a

the following table to determine the proper temper-

lower one, a certain amount of time is required for the

ature.

iron to cool, so wait until the temperature indicator light

turns green.

Setting Type of fabric Fiber

WATER SPRAYER

 (low tempera-

Acryl

 You can dampen the fabric by pressing the spray

Synthetics

ture)

Polyester

button (3) several times (pic. 3).

 Make sure that there is enough water in the water

 (medium tem-

Acetate-fiber

Synthetics

tank.

perature)

Rayon

STEAM IRONING

 (medium tem-

Silk

Silk

Steam ironing is only possible at high temperatures -

perature)

Wool

Wool

"," "" or "MAX."

 (high tem-

Silk

Silk

 Insert the power plug into the outlet.

perature)

Wool

Wool

 Place the iron on its base (8).

 Use the button (a) to set the desired temperature

Cotton

Cotton

level - "," "" or "MAX."

ÌÀÕ

Linen

Linen

 Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.

 Wait until the corresponding temperature indicator

 This table is only for fibrous materials. Fabrics of

light turns green.

other types (crimped, raised, etc.) are best ironed

 Set the steam release regulator (5) to the desired

at low temperature.

position (pic. 4), after that, the steam will begin to

 First sort items by ironing temperature: wool with

flow from the openings in the iron' sole (11).

wool, cotton with cotton, etc.

 The iron heats up faster than it cools down. For this

ATTENTION:

reason, it is recommended to begin ironing at low

Water can leak from the ironing sole if the temperature

temperature, for example, with synthetic fabrics.

is set to low; this can lead to stains. If this happens, set

After that, move to higher temperature ironing.

the temperature regulator (a) to a higher temperature.

Cottons and linens should be ironed last.

 If an item is made from a mix of fabrics, then the iron

Steam release will resume as soon as the set ironing

should be set for the fabric with the lowest ironing

temperature is reached.

temperature (for example, if an item is made from

60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed

ADDITIONAL STEAM RELEASE

at the temperature used for ironing polyester, "").

 Use the temperature adjustment button (a) to set

the ironing temperature to "," "" or the

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

"MAX" position.

 Place the iron on its base (8).

 Wait until the corresponding temperature indicator

 Insert the power plug into the outlet - the iron will

light turns green.

make a long beep and the indicator light (ñ) on the

 When the additional steam release button (4) is

control panel (6) will blink.

pressed, steam will be vigorously released from the

 Use the button (à) to set the desired temperature;

openings in the ironing sole (pic. 5).

your selection is made in the following order:

This function is useful when ironing folds.

MAX>>>>>>MAX.

The additional steam release function can only be

For example: to set the iron to low temperature ""

used at high ironing temperatures (when the iron

 Press the button (à) 4 times; the temperature indi-

temperature regulator (13) is set to "," "" or

cator light "" will turn red; when the temperature

the "MAX" position).

reaches the one set, the temperature indicator light

will turn green and you will hear two beeps. When

VERTICAL STEAMING

pressing button (à) the red indicator light (d) will

 Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet.

turn on and will stay on steady while the heating

 Place the iron on its base (8).

element is on; it will begin to blink when the heating

 Set the temperature regulator (a) to the "MAX" posi-

element is off.

tion.

To set the temperature to the "" position:

 Make sure that there is enough water in the water

 Press the button (à) once again; the "" tempera-

tank.

ture indicator light will turn red and the "" temper-

 Wait until the corresponding temperature indicator

ature indicator light will turn orange, which means

light turns green.

the iron is changing to another temperature mode.

 Hold the iron vertically and press the additional

When the "" temperature indicator light turns

steam release button (4), steam will be release from

green, that means that the desired temperature,

the openings in the ironing sole (11) (pic. 6).

"," has been reached.

Setting the temperature to other levels, like "" and

Important information:

"MAX," is accomplished in the same manner.

 Vertical steaming is not recommended for synthet-

ic fabrics.

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