Vitek VT-1255: инструкция

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STEAM IRON

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgoing

steam of the iron in order to avoid getting

DESCRIPTION

burns.

1 – Water spray nozzle

• Provide that the power cord is not hanging

2 – Water tank lid

over the edge of the ironing board and make

3 – Steam supply regulator / SELF CLEAN

sure that it does not touch heated surfaces.

mode

• To unplug the unit always take it by the plug,

4 - Spray button

do not pull by the power cord.

5 - Additional steam release button

• Before taking the unit away for keeping, pour

6 – Handle

out the remaining water and let the unit cool

7 – Power cord protection

down.

8 – Iron base

• Pour out water only after you have unplugged

9 – Heating element on/off indicator

the unit.

10 – Temperature regulator

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

11 - Water reservoir

cord is damaged or if there are other dam-

12 - Iron sole

ages in the unit.

13 - Maximal water level indication

• In order to avoid electric shock do not repair

14 – Water bowl

the unit yourself. If there are some damages

in the unit apply to the authorized service

SAFETY MEASURES

center.

Before using the unit, please read the in-

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable

structions carefully and pay attention to

surface.

the illustrations.

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable

• Before switching on the unit, make sure that

surface

your home electricity supply corresponds to

• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure

the voltage of current specified on the unit.

that the surface on which the stand is placed

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;

is stable.

insert it into the socket, with secure ground-

• The iron is not to be used if it has been

ing.

dropped, if there are visible signs of damage

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapt-

or if it is leaking.

ers while connecting the appliance to the

• Keep electrical appliances out of reach from

outlet.

Children or infirm persons. Do not let them

• In order to avoid overloading of the power net-

use the appliances without supervision.

work do not switch on several appliances with

• The user must not leave the iron unattended

high power consumption simultaneously.

while it is connected to the supply.

• Use the unit only for the intended purposes.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

replaced by the manufacturer, its service

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

agent or a similarly qualified person in order

• Always unplug the unit while filling the water

to avoid a hazard.

tank with water.

• The plug of the supply cord must be removed

• While operating the unit, provide that the wa-

from the socket-outlet before the water res-

ter tank lid is firmly closed

ervoir is filled with water

• Close supervision is necessary when chil-

• The filling aperture must not be opened dur-

dren or disabled persons are near the unit.

ing use. Instructions for the safe refilling of

• Never leave the operating unit unattended.

the water reservoir shall be given.

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

• The iron must only be used with the stand

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

provided.

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

• This appliance is not intended for use by per-

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,

sons (including children) with reduced physi-

vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents,

cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

chemical agents etc.

of experience and knowledge, unless they

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have been given supervision or instruction

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

concerning use of the appliance by a person

water tank (11) are clean.

responsible for their safety

• Always check the recommended iron tem-

• Children should be supervised to ensure that

perature indicated on the tag before ironing.

they do not play with the appliance

• If the tag does not list the recommended

ironing temperature, but you know the type

BEFORE USAGE

of fabric, then use the following table to de-

• Take out the iron from the package and re-

termine the proper temperature.

move the protective cartoon covering from

Signs Fabric type/temperature

the iron sole (12).

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage

(low temperature)

corresponds to the iron’s operating voltage.

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

•••

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

Note:

The iron’s heating element is broken in

• This table is only for smooth materials.

during the first use; it is normal for a small

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised etc.)

amount of smoke to be released.

are best ironed at low temperature.

• First sort items by ironing temperature: wool

CHOICE OF WATER

with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If the

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

water is hard then it is recommended to mix it

For this reason it is recommended to begin

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

ironing at low temperature (for instance syn-

is very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio

thetic fabrics). After that, move to higher tem-

of 1:2 or use only distilled water.

perature ironing. Cotton and linens should be

ironed last.

Note:

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

Do not fill the water tank (11) with scented

the iron should be set for the fabric with

liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descal-

the lowest ironing (for instance if an item is

ing reagents, chemical substances etc.

made from 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it

should be ironed at the temperature used for

FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 1, 2)

ironing polyester “•”).

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

electrical power before filling it with water.

made from, find a place on it that is hidden

Set the steam release regulator (3) to the Off

while wearing and, on practice select the

position.

ironing temperature (always start at the low-

• Open the water tank lid (2).

est and gradually raise it until you get the de-

• Fill it with water using the water bowl (14).

sired result.)

Close the lid (2).

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy

quickly should be ironed strictly in one direc-

Note:

tion (along the lines) with slight pressure.

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

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the

cation.

synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-

• If you need to refill the water tank during

side.

ironing, turn off the iron and unplug the

power cord from the outlet.

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

• After you finish ironing, open the water

• Place the iron on the base (8).

tank lid (2) and drain the remaining water

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

(pic.8).

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

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

IRONING TEMPERATURE

(depending on the type of fabric), the (9) in-

Before operating test the heated iron on the old

dicator will light up (Pic.3).

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