Vitek VT-1253: инструкция

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STEAM IRON

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

reagents, chemical agents etc.

DESCRIPTION

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgoing

1 – Water spray nozzle

steam of the iron in order to avoid getting

2 – Water tank lid

burns.

3 – Steam supply control / SELF CLEAN

• Provide that the power cord is not hang-

mode

ing over the edge of the ironing board and

4 - Spray button

make sure that it does not touch heated

5 - Additional steam release button

surfaces.

6 – Handle

• Before unplugging/plugging the unit, set

7 – Power cord protection

the temperature control to the “MIN” posi-

8 – Iron base

tion.

9 – Heating element on/off indicator

• To unplug the unit always take its the plug,

10 –Temperature control

do not pull the power cord.

11 - Water tank

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

12 - Iron sole

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

13 - Maximal water level indication

• Before taking the unit away for keeping,

14 – 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 instruc-

plugged the unit.

tions carefully and pay attention to the illus-

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

trations.

cord is damaged or if there are other dam-

• Before switching on the unit, make sure that

ages in the unit.

your home electricity supply corresponds

• Do not use the unit after it fell, if there are

to the voltage of current specified on the

visible damages in the unit or in case of

unit.

leakage.

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

• In order to avoid electric shock do not re-

sert it into the socket, with a secure ground-

pair the unit yourself. If there are some

ing.

damages in the unit apply to the authorized

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

service center.

adapters while connecting the appliance to

• Do not allow children to use the unit as a

the outlet.

toy.

• In order to avoid overloading of the power

• Keep the unit out of reach of children and

network do not switch on several applianc-

disabled persons. Do not allow them to use

es with high power consumption simultane-

the unit without supervision.

ously.

• This unit is not intended for usage by chil-

• Use the unit only for the intended purpos-

dren or disabled persons unless they are

es.

given all the necessary instructions on

• Do not use the unit outdoors.

safety measures and information about

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface or use

danger, which can be caused by improper

the ironing board.

usage of the unit.

• Never leave the operating unit unattended.

• Keep the unit vertically in a dry cool place,

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

out of reach of children.

• When filling the water tank with water, al-

ways unplug the unit.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USAGE

• The water tank opening should be closed

during the ironing.

BEFORE USAGE

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

• Take out the iron of the package and re-

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move the protective cartoon covering (if

perature indicated on the tag before iron-

any) from the iron sole (12).

ing.

• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage

• If the tag does not list the recommended

corresponds to the iron’s operating volt-

ironing temperature, but you know the type

age.

of fabric, then use the following table to de-

termine the proper temperature.

Note:

- When using the unit for the first time,

Signs Fabric type/temperature

the heating element of the unit burns

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

(low temperature)

that is why some smoke or foreign odor

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

can appear. It is normal.

••• Cotton/flax (high temperature)

CHOICE OF WATER

• This table is only for smooth materials.

To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

water is hard then it is recommended to mix it

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

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

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

of 1:2 or use only distilled water.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

For this reason it is recommended to begin

Note:

ironing at low temperature (for instance

- Do not fill the water tank (11) with

synthetic fabrics).

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

• After that, move to higher temperature

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

ironing. Cotton and linens should be ironed

substances etc.

last.

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

FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 1, 2)

the iron should be set for the fabric with the

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

lowest ironing (for instance if an item is

electrical power before filling it with water.

made from 60% polyester and 40% cotton,

Set the steam release regulator (3) to the Off

it should be ironed at the temperature used

position.

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 (14).

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 the 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

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

Before operating test the heated iron on the

• Place the iron on the base (8).

old cloth to be sure that the iron sole (12) and

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

the water tank (11) are clean.

• Set the temperature regulator (10) to the re-

• Always check the recommended iron tem-

quired ironing temperature: “•”, “••”, “•••”

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