Vitek VT-1255: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

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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