Vitek VT-1260: инструкция

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STEAM IRON

• Before unplugging/plugging the unit, set the

temperature control to the “MIN” position.

DESCRIPTION

• To unplug the unit always take its plug, do not

1. Additional steam supply button

pull the power cord.

2. Spray button

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

3. Steam supply control / self clean mode but-

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

ton

• Before taking the unit away for keeping, pour

4. Water spray nozzle

out the remaining water and let the unit cool

5. Iron soleplate

down.

6. Temperature indicator

• Pour out water only after unplugging the unit.

7. Temperature Control Knob with power on in-

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

dicator

cord is damaged or if there are other damages

8. Iron base

in the unit.

9. Water filling opening lid

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

10. Water tank

ible damages in the unit or in case of leakage.

11. Maximal water level indicator

• In order to avoid electric shock do not repair

12. Measuring cup

the unit yourself. If there are some damages in

the unit apply to the authorized service cent-

SAFETY MEASURES

er.

Before using the unit, please read the instruc-

• Do not allow children to use the unit as a toy.

tions carefully and pay attention to the illustra-

• Keep the unit out of reach of children and dis-

tions.

abled persons. Do not allow them to use the

• Before switching on the unit, make sure that

unit without supervision.

your home electricity supply corresponds to

• The iron is not intended for usage by children

the voltage of current specified on the unit.

or disabled persons unless they are given all

• The power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-

the necessary instructions on safety meas-

sert it into the socket, with a secure grounding.

ures and information about danger, which can

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

be caused by improper usage of the unit.

ers while connecting the appliance to the out-

• Keep the unit vertically in a dry cool place, out

let.

of reach of children.

• In order to avoid overloading of the power net-

work do not switch on several appliances with

FOR HOUSEHOLD USAGE

high power consumption simultaneously.

• Use the unit only for the intended purposes.

FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 2, 3)

• Do not use the unit outdoors.

• Place and use the iron on a flat stable surface

CHOICE OF WATER

or the ironing board.

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

• Never leave the operating unit unattended.

ter is hard then it is recommended to mix it with

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

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

• When filling the water tank with water, always

hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or

unplug the unit.

use only distilled water.

• The water tank opening should be closed dur-

• Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

ing the ironing.

electrical power before filling it with water.

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,

• Set the constant steam supply regulator (3) to

vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents,

the “

” position (steam supply is off).

chemical agents etc.

• Open the water filling opening lid (9).

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-

• Use the measuring cup (12); fill the water

ing steam of the iron in order to avoid getting

tank (10) with water, holding the unit vertically

burns.

(pic.3) till the maximal level (11).

• Provide that the power cord is not hanging

• Close the filling opening lid (9).

over the edge of the ironing board and make

sure that it does not touch hot surfaces.

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Note:

time, depending on the position of the tem-

• Do not fill it with water above the MAX.

perature control (7).

mark.

• If you need to refill the water tank during

IRONING TEMPERATURE

ironing, turn off the iron and unplug the

• Always check the recommended iron temper-

power cord from the outlet.

ature indicated on the tag before ironing.

• After you finish ironing, switch off the iron,

• If the tag does not list the recommended iron-

wait until it cools down completely, open

ing temperature, but you know the type of fab-

the filling opening lid (9) hold the unit in its

ric, then use the following table to determine

upright position and drain the remaining

the proper temperature.

water.

Signs Fabric type (temperature)

BEFORE FIRST USAGE

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

• Unpack the iron; remove the protection (if any)

•

(low temperature)

from the iron soleplate (5).

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage

corresponds to the iron’s operating voltage.

••• Cotton/flax (high temperature)

• Fill the water tank with water (10).

• Insert the plug into the socket.

• This table is only for smooth materials. Fabrics

• Set the temperature control (7) to the “МАХ”

of other types (crimped, raised etc.) are best

position, the indicator in the temperature con-

ironed at low temperature.

trol (7) will light up.

• Firstly sort items by ironing temperature: wool

• When the soleplate temperature (5) reaches

with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

the desired temperature value, the indicator

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

will go out.

For this reason it is recommended to begin

• Set the steam supply control (3) to the “

”

ironing at low temperature (for instance syn-

position (steam supply is on), steam will start

thetic fabrics).

going out of the openings on the iron soleplate

• After that, move to higher temperature iron-

(5).

ing (silk/wool). Cotton and linens should be

• Before operating test the heated iron on the

ironed last.

old cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate (5)

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

and the water tank (10) are clean.

the iron should be set for the fabric with the

• The unit is ready to operate.

lowest ironing (for instance if an item is made

from 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should

Note:

be ironed at the temperature used for ironing

When using the unit for the first time, the

polyester “•”).

heating element of the unit burns that is why

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

some smoke or foreign odor can appear. It

made from, find a place on it that is hidden

is normal.

while wearing and, on practice select the iron-

ing temperature (always start at the lowest

“AUTOMATIC OFF” FUNCTION

and gradually raise it until you get the desired

If the iron is motionless during 30 seconds in

result.)

horizontal position or about 8 minutes in verti-

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy

cal position, it will switch off automatically. The

quickly should be ironed strictly in one direc-

indicator in the temperature control (7) will be

tion (along the lines) with slight pressure.

flashing.

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the

To switch on the unit, just start ironing, the iron

synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-

will switch on and the indicator will stop flashing.

side.

Note:

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

After the iron is switched on, the previously

• Place the iron on the base (8).

set soleplate temperature will be set in some

• Insert the power plug into the socket.

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