Vitek VT-1251: инструкция

VT-1251

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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IRON

• Close supervision is necessary when chil-

dren or disabled persons are near the unit.

DESCRIPTION

• Never leave the operating unit unattend-

1 – Water spray nozzle

ed.

2 – Water tank lid

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.

3 – Steam supply regulator

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

4 – Steam supply indicator

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

5 – Spray button

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

6 – Additional steam release button

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

7 – Thermostat indicator

reagents, chemical agents etc.

8 – Auto switching off indicator

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-

9 – Handle

ing steam of the iron in order to avoid get-

10 – Power cord protection

ting burns.

11 – Iron base

• Provide that the power cord is not hang-

12 – Water tank

ing over the edge of the ironing board and

13 – Temperature regulator

make sure that it does not touch heated

14 – Maximal water level indicator MAX

surfaces.

15 – SELF CLEAN button

• To unplug the unit always take it by the

16 – Temperature indicator

plug, do not pull by the power cord.

17 – Iron sole

• Before taking the unit away for keeping,

18 – Water bowl

pour out the remaining water and let the

unit cool down.

SAFETY MEASURES

• Pour out water only after you have un-

Before using the unit, please read the in-

plugged the unit.

structions carefully and pay attention to

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power

the illustrations.

cord is damaged or if there are other dam-

• Before switching on the unit, make sure

ages in the unit.

that your home electricity supply corre-

• In order to avoid electric shock do not re-

sponds to the voltage of current specified

pair the unit yourself. If there are some

on the unit.

damages in the unit apply to the authorized

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-

service center.

sert it into the socket, with secure ground-

ing.

BEFORE USAGE

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

• Take out the iron from the package and re-

adapters while connecting the appliance to

move the protective covering from the iron

the outlet.

sole (17).

• In order to avoid overloading of the power

• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-

network do not switch on several appli-

age corresponds to the iron's operating

ances with high power consumption simul-

voltage.

taneously.

• Use the unit only for the intended purpos-

Note:

es.

The iron's heating element burns dur-

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

ing the first use; it is normal for a small

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

amount of smoke to be released.

• Always unplug the unit while filling the wa-

ter tank with water.

CHOICE OF WATER

• While operating the unit, provide that the

To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If

water tank lid is firmly closed.

the water is hard then it is recommended to

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

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water is very hard, mix it with distilled water at

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

a ratio of 1:2 or use only distilled water.

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

Note:

For this reason it is recommended to be-

Do not fill the water tank (12) with scented

gin ironing at low temperature (for instance

liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descal-

synthetic fabrics). After that, move to high-

ing reagents, chemical substances etc.

er temperature ironing. Cotton and linens

should be ironed last.

FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 1, 2)

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

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

then the iron should be set for the fabric

electrical power before filling it with water.

with the lowest ironing (for instance if an

• Turn the steam release regulator (3) anti-

item is made from 60% polyester and 40%

clockwise until bumping-steam supply is

cotton, it should be ironed at the tempera-

off.

ture used for ironing polyester “•”).

• Open the water tank lid (2).

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

• Fill it with water using the water bowl (18).

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

Close the lid (2).

den while wearing and, on practice select

the ironing temperature (always start at the

Note:

lowest and gradually raise it until you get

• Do not fill it with water above MAX

the desired result.)

mark.

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy

• If you need to refill the water tank dur-

quickly should be ironed strictly in one di-

ing ironing, turn off the iron and unplug

rection (along the lines) with slight pres-

the power cord from the outlet.

sure.

• After you finish ironing, open the water

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the

tank lid (2) and drain the remaining wa-

synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-

ter (pic.8).

side.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

Before operating test the heated iron on the

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

old cloth to be sure that the iron sole (17) and

• Place the iron on the base (11).

the water tank (12) are clean.

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• Always check the recommended iron tem-

• Set the temperature regulator (13) to the

perature indicated on the tag before iron-

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

ing.

“•••” or “max” (depending on the type

• If the tag does not list the recommended

of fabric), the (7) indicator will light up

ironing temperature, but you know the type

(Pic.3).

of fabric, then use the following table to

• When the sole temperature (17) reaches

determine the proper temperature.

the desired temperature value, the (7) indi-

cator will go out, you can start ironing.

Signs Fabric type/temperature

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low

Note: While steam ironing set the tem-

•

temperature)

perature to «•••» or «МАХ».

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

•••

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

WATER SPRAYER

• You can dampen the fabric by pressing the

• This table is only for smooth materials.

spray button (5) several times (pic.4).

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

• Make sure that there is enough water in the

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

water tank (12).

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