Vitek VT-1232: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHOICE OF WATER: DESCRIPTION FILLING THE IRON WITH WATER (pic. 1, 2) CONTROL PANEL (6) IRONING TEMPERATURE

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ELECTRONIC STEAM IRON

- red - the iron is heating to the set temperature

- green - the set temperature has been reached

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

- orange - the iron is changing to another tempera-

ture mode

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 The flashing green indicator light (c) turns on when

 Read the operating instructions carefully before

the iron is connected to electrical power and also

using; also pay attention to the illustrations.

alerts to automatic shutoff.

 Before turning on the iron, make sure that the elec-

 Automatic shutoff of the iron occurs:

trical supply voltage matches the iron's operating

- if the iron is in a horizontal position and is not moved

voltage.

for 30 ± 5 seconds

 Only use the iron for the purposes outlined in these

- if the iron is in a vertical position and is not moved

instructions.

for 15min ±30sec

 Only use the iron on an ironing board.

 The steady red indicator light (d) indicates that the

 Disconnect the iron from electrical power when

iron is heating up and the heating element is on; the

refilling the water tank.

flashing red indicator light (d) indicates that the

 Do not leave the iron unattended while it is on.

heating element is off.

 Always disconnect the iron from power when not in

All actions related to setting the temperature are

use.

accompanied by audible beeps:

 In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, do no

- one beep occurs each time the temperature setting

submerse the iron in water or any other liquid.

button is pressed (a)

 In order to avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to

- two beeps mean that the iron has reached the set

come into contact with the hot surfaces of the iron

temperature

or the steam released from the iron.

- one long beep is made upon automatic shutoff of

 Make sure that the power cord does not hand off

the iron, irregardless of it being in the horizontal or

the end of the ironing board or comes into contact

vertical position.

with hot surfaces.

 Always pull on the plug to disconnect the iron from

NOTE:

the power outlet - never pull on the power cord.

The iron's heating element is broken in during first use;

 Allow the iron to cool completely before storing, and

it is normal for a small amount of smoke to be released.

then wind the power cord around the base.

Before using, first test the heated iron on a piece of old

 In order to avoid overloading the electrical supply

fabric in order to make sure that the ironing sole and

circuit, do not operate multiple high-energy devices

water tank are clean.

at the same time.

 Do not use the iron if the power plug or cord is dam-

CHOICE OF WATER:

aged, or if there are any other defects.

 You can fill the iron with regular tap water.

 In order to avoid electric shock, do not attempt to

 If the water is hard, then it is recommended to mix it

take apart the iron yourself; if malfunction is detect-

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

ed, contact an authorized service center.

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

this will prevent scale buildup.

DESCRIPTION

1. water spray nozzle

NOTE: Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,

2. water tank lid

vinegar, starch solutions, descaling reagents, chemical

3. spray button

substances or other liquids.

4. additional steam release button

5. steam release regulator

FILLING THE IRON WITH WATER (pic. 1, 2)

6. control panel

 Make sure the iron is disconnected from electrical

7. power cord

power before filling with water.

8. base

 Set the steam release regulator (5) to the "X" posi-

9. water tank

tion.

10. cleaning button

 Open the water tank lid (2).

11. iron sole

 Fill with water using the filling container (12).

12. container for filling water tank

NOTE:

CONTROL PANEL (6)

 Do not fill past the "MAX" indication.

A. Temperature setting button

 If you need to refill the water tank during ironing,

B. Temperature indication panel

turn off the iron and unplug the power cord from the

C. Green indicator light

outlet.

D. Red indicator light

 After you finish ironing, turn the iron upside down

and drain the leftover water (pic. 8).

 The temperature setting button (a) is used to set the

desired ironing temperature in the following order -

IRONING TEMPERATURE

MAX>>>>>>MAX.

 Always check the recommended iron temperature

 The lights on the indication panel (b) have three dif-

indicated on the tag before ironing.

ferent colored modes:

 If the tag doesn't list a recommended ironing tem-

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