Vitek VT-1251: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

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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