Vitek VT-1251: DESCRIPTION SAFETY MEASURES BEFORE USAGE CHOICE OF WATER

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IRON

• Close supervision is necessary when chil-

dren or disabled persons are near the unit.

DESCRIPTION

• Never leave the operating unit unattend-

1 – Water spray nozzle

ed.

2 – Water tank lid

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

3 – Steam supply regulator

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

4 – Steam supply indicator

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

5 – Spray button

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

6 – Additional steam release button

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

7 – Thermostat indicator

reagents, chemical agents etc.

8 – Auto switching off indicator

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-

9 – Handle

ing steam of the iron in order to avoid get-

10 – Power cord protection

ting burns.

11 – Iron base

• Provide that the power cord is not hang-

12 – Water tank

ing over the edge of the ironing board and

13 – Temperature regulator

make sure that it does not touch heated

14 – Maximal water level indicator MAX

surfaces.

15 – SELF CLEAN button

• To unplug the unit always take it by the

16 – Temperature indicator

plug, do not pull by the power cord.

17 – Iron sole

• Before taking the unit away for keeping,

18 – Water bowl

pour out the remaining water and let the

unit cool down.

SAFETY MEASURES

• Pour out water only after you have un-

Before using the unit, please read the in-

plugged the unit.

structions carefully and pay attention to

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

the illustrations.

cord is damaged or if there are other dam-

• Before switching on the unit, make sure

ages in the unit.

that your home electricity supply corre-

• In order to avoid electric shock do not re-

sponds to the voltage of current specified

pair the unit yourself. If there are some

on the unit.

damages in the unit apply to the authorized

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-

service center.

sert it into the socket, with secure ground-

ing.

BEFORE USAGE

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

• Take out the iron from the package and re-

adapters while connecting the appliance to

move the protective covering from the iron

the outlet.

sole (17).

• In order to avoid overloading of the power

• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-

network do not switch on several appli-

age corresponds to the iron's operating

ances with high power consumption simul-

voltage.

taneously.

• Use the unit only for the intended purpos-

Note:

es.

The iron's heating element burns dur-

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

ing the first use; it is normal for a small

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

amount of smoke to be released.

• Always unplug the unit while filling the wa-

ter tank with water.

CHOICE OF WATER

• While operating the unit, provide that the

To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If

water tank lid is firmly closed.

the water is hard then it is recommended to

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

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