Vitek VT-1262 PK: E N G L I S H

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Transport the unit in the original package

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Pour water into the water tank (10) and then

only.

close the water inlet lid (2) tightly.

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Keep the unit out of reach of children and dis-

Notes:

abled persons.

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Do not pour water over the “MAX” mark (13).

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This unit is not intended for usage by children.

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If you need to refill water during ironing, switch

Place the unit out of reach of children during

the iron off and unplug it, after that you can

the operation and cooling down.

add the necessary amount of water.

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The unit is not intended for usage by physi-

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After you finish ironing, switch the iron off,

cally or mentally disabled persons (including

unplug it, wait until the iron soleplate cools

children) or by persons lacking experience or

down completely, then open the water inlet lid

knowledge if they are not under supervision of

(2), turn over the iron and drain the remain-

a person who is responsible for their safety or

ing water.

if they are not instructed by this person on the

usage of the unit.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

Before operation, test the heated iron on a piece

THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD

of cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate (14) and

USAGE ONLY

the water tank (10) are clean.

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Always check the recommended ironing tem-

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

perature indicated on the tag before ironing.

After unit transportation or storage at low temper-

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If there is no tag with recommended ironing

ature keep it for at least three hours at room tem-

temperature, but you know the type of fabric,

perature before switching on.

use the following table to determine the proper

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Unpack the iron; remove protection from the

temperature.

soleplate (14), if any.

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Check the unit for damages, do not use the

Icons Fabric type (temperature)

iron in case of damages.

do not iron

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Before switching the iron on, make sure that

your home mains voltage corresponds to the

iron operating voltage.

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Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

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There may be water residue in the tank, this

(low temperature)

is normal, as the iron has undergone factory

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silk/wool (medium temperature)

quality control.

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cotton/linen (high temperature)

Notes: When the iron is switched on for the

first time, the heating element of the iron burns,

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This table is only valid for smooth materials.

therefore occurrence of foreign smell and a small

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised, etc.)

amount of smoke is possible, it is normal.

are best ironed at low temperature.

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First sort items by ironing temperature: syn-

WATER SELECTION

thetics to synthetics, wool to wool, cotton to

You can use tap water to fill the water tank (10).

cotton etc.

If tap water is hard, use distilled or demineralized

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The iron heats up faster than it cools down.

water, this will prolong service life of the iron.

For this reason, it is recommended to iron the

Note: Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented

items which require low temperature first (for

liquids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

instance, synthetic fabrics). After that, start

reagents, chemical agents etc.

ironing at higher temperatures (silk/wool).

Cotton and linen items should be ironed last.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

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If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron

Before filling the iron with water, make sure that it

should be set to the lowest temperature (for

is unplugged.

instance, if an item is 60% polyester and 40%

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Set the temperature control knob (11) to the

cotton, it should be ironed at temperature used

position «MIN» (OFF), and the continuous

for polyester ironing “•”).

steam supply knob (3) to the position

(con-

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If you cannot define the fabric structure, find

tinuous steam supply is off).

a spot that is inconspicuous when the item is

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Open the water inlet lid (2).

being worn and select the ironing temperature

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