Vitek VT-1203: CHOICE OF WATER FILLING THE WATER TANK IRONING TEMPERATURE SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

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CHOICE OF WATER

Determination of Fabric type/tempera-

• To fill the water tank use regular tap wa-

ture

ter. If the water is hard then it is recom-

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

mended to mix it with distilled water at a

(low temperature)

ratio of 1:1, if the water is very hard, mix it

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use

•••

Cotton/linen (high temperature)

only distilled water.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Note:

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

Do not fill the water tank (10) with

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

substances etc.

• The iron heats up faster than it cools

down. For this reason it is recommended

FILLING THE WATER TANK

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

instance synthetic fabrics). After that,

from electrical power before filling it with

move to higher ironing temperature.

water.

Cotton and linen should be ironed after

• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the

all the others.

position of steam vapor OFF.

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

• Open the water tank lid (2).

then the iron should be set for the fabric

• Fill the water tank (10) with water. Close

with the lowest ironing to (for instance if an

the lid (2).

item is made from 60% polyester and 40%

cotton, it should be ironed at the tempera-

Note:

ture used for ironing polyester “•”).

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

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

dication.

made from, find a place on it that is hid-

• If you need to refill the water tank dur-

den while wearing and, on practice select

ing ironing, turn off the iron and un-

the ironing temperature (always start at

plug the power cord from the outlet.

the lowest and gradually raise it until you

• When you finish ironing, open the

get the desired result.)

water tank lid (2) and pour out the re-

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

maining water.

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

one direction (along the lines) with slight

IRONING TEMPERATURE

pressure.

Before ironing test the heated iron on the

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

old cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate

the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them

(13) and the water tank (10) are clean.

back-side.

• Always check the recommended iron

temperature indicated on the tag before

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

ironing.

• Place the iron on the base (8).

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

ironing temperature, but you know the

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the

type of fabric, then use the following

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

table to determine the proper tempera-

“•••” or “max” (depending on the type

ture.

of fabric), the (9) indicator will light up.

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