Vitek VT-1252: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

Note:

the old cloth to be sure that the iron sole

The iron's heating element is broken

(15) and the water tank (11) are clean.

in during the first use; it is normal for a

• Always check the recommended iron

small amount of smoke to be released.

temperature indicated on the tag before

ironing.

CHOICE OF WATER

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• To fill the water tank use regular tap wa-

ironing temperature, but you know the

ter. If the water is hard then it is recom-

type of fabric, then use the following

mended to mix it with distilled water at a

table to determine the proper tempera-

ratio of 1:1, if the water is very hard, mix it

ture.

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use

only distilled water.

Signs Fabric type/temperature

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

Note:

(low temperature)

Do not fill the water tank (11) with

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

•••

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

substances etc.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 1, 2)

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

from electrical power before filling it with

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

water.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the

down. For this reason it is recommended

position of steam vapor OFF.

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

• Open the water tank lid (2).

instance synthetic fabrics). After that,

• Fill it with water using the water bowl (17).

move to higher temperature ironing.

Close the lid (2).

Cotton and linens should be ironed last.

• If during the operation the (10) indication

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

lights up, it means that there is no water

then the iron should be set for the fab-

in the water tank (11), unplug the unit and

ric with the lowest ironing (for instance if

fill the water tank (11) with water.

an item is made from 60% polyester and

40% cotton, it should be ironed at the

Note:

temperature used for ironing polyester

• Do not fill it with water above MAX. in-

“•”).

dication.

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

• If you need to refill the water tank

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

during ironing, turn off the iron and

den while wearing and, on practice select

unplug the power cord from the out-

the ironing temperature (always start at

let.

the lowest and gradually raise it until you

• After you finish ironing, open the wa-

get the desired result.)

ter tank lid (2) and drain the remain-

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

ing water (pic.8).

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

one direction (along the lines) with slight

IRONING TEMPERATURE

pressure.

Before operating test the heated iron on

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

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