Vitek VT-1260: DESCRIPTION SAFETY MEASURES CHOICE OF WATER

ENGLISH

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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