Vitek VT-1227 User manual

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IRON
DESCRIPTION
1. Water spray nozzle
2. Constant steam supply on/off button
3. Water spray button
4. Filling opening lid
5. Water tank
6. Handle
7. Heating element switching on indicator
8. Chosen temperature indicator
9. Temperature control
10. Iron base
11. Folding handle button
12. Iron sole
13. Power cord protection
14. Power supply switch 120/240 V
15. Measuring jug
SAFETY MEASURES
Before operating the unit, read all the in-
structions carefully and pay attention to the
illustrations.
• Before connecting the iron to the electric
network set the power supply switch in
correspondence with the voltage of the
electric network. After usage of the iron
with network voltage 120 V always set the
switch to the 240 V position, it will prevent
malfunction of the iron while connecting
the iron to the electric network with the
increased voltage.
• Do not connect the iron to the outlets, in-
tended for electric shavers (in long-dis-
tance trains).
• Before connecting the unit to the net-
work, unwind the power cord complete-
ly.
• The power cord is equipped with a euro
plug; connect it to the socket with a se-
cure grounding.
• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use
adapters while connecting the appliance
to the outlet.
• In order to avoid overloading of the elec-
tric network, do not switch on simultane-
ously several appliances with high power
consumption.
• Use the unit only for the intended pur-
poses, specified in this manual.
• Do not use the unit outdoors.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface or
use the ironing board.
• Never leave the operating unit unattend-
ed.
• Always unplug the unit, if you do not use
it.
• Always unplug the unit when filling the
water tank with water.
• The filling opening should be closed dur-
ing the ironing.
• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-
uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling
reagents, chemical agents etc.
• Provide that open parts of your skin do
not contact hot surfaces or outgoing
steam of the iron in order to avoid getting
burns.
• Provide that the power cord is not hang-
ing over the edge of the ironing board
and make sure that it does not touch hot
surfaces.
• Before plugging/unplugging the unit,
set the temperature control to the “min”
position, and the constant steam supply
button to the upper position (steam sup-
ply is off).
• To unplug the unit always take the plug,
do not pull the power cord.
• In order to avoid electric shock, do not
immerse the unit into water or other liq-
uids.
• Before taking the unit away for keeping,
pour out the remaining water and let the
unit cool down.
• Do not use the unit, if the plug or the
power cord is damaged or if there are
other damages in the unit.
• Never use the unit after it fell down, if
there are visible damages in the unit or in
case of water leakage.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not re-
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pair the unit by yourself; if there are some
damages in the unit, apply to the author-
ized service center.
• Never allow children to use the unit as a
toy.
• Keep the unit out of reach of children and
disabled persons. Do not allow them to
use the unit without supervision.
• This unit is not intended for usage by
children or disabled persons unless the
person who is responsible for their safety
gave them all the necessary instructions
on safety measures and information
about danger, which can be caused by
improper usage of the unit.
• Keep the unit vertically in a cool dry
place, out of reach of children.
• A travelling iron will help you to put your
things quickly during travelling or busi-
ness trips, but it does not replace the
usual household iron.
IRONING WITHOUT AN IRONING
BOARD
During travelling, an ironing board is not al-
ways at hand, for such cases it is enough to
lay twofold terry towel on the flat surface.
Preliminary make sure, that the surface is
heat resistant and waterproof. Do not use
glass or plastic surfaces.
BEFORE FIRST USAGE
• Unpack the iron; remove the protective
cartoon covering (if any) from the iron
sole (12).
• Wipe the iron sole with a dry cloth.
• Before connecting the iron to the electric
network set the power supply switch (14)
in correspondence with the voltage of
the electric network. After usage of the
iron with network voltage 120 V always
set the switch (14) to the 240 V position, it
will prevent malfunction of the iron while
connecting the iron to the electric net-
work with the increased voltage.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Before filling the water tank with water,
make sure that the iron is unplugged.
• Lift the handle (6) and it will lock, to lower
the handle (6) press the (11) button and
lower the handle.
•Set the temperature control (9) to the
“min” position, and the constant steam
supply button (2) to the lower position
(steam supply is off).
• Open the filling opening lid (4).
• Do not pull the lid strongly, slight effort is
enough.
• Fill the water tank with water, using the
measuring jug (15); firmly close the lid
(4).
Note:
Steam will not be supplied if there is no
water in the water tank.
• If you need to refill the water tank
during ironing, switch off the iron and
remove the power plug from the out-
let.
• Do not fill the water tank with scent-
ed liquids, vinegar, starch solution,
descaling reagents, chemical agents
etc.
• After you finish ironing, switch off
the unit, wait until it cools down com-
pletely and then open the filling open-
ing lid (4) turn over the iron and drain
the remaining water.
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Before operating, test the heated iron on
the cloth to be sure that the iron sole (12)
and the water tank (5) are clean.
• Always check the recommended iron
temperature indicated on the tag before
ironing.
• If the tag does not list the recommended
ironing temperature, but you know the
type of fabric, then use the following
table to determine the proper tempera-
ture.
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Marks Fabric type (temperature)
•Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester
(low temperature)
•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••
(max) Cotton/linen (high temperature)
• This table is only for smooth materials.
Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised
etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.
• First sort items by ironing temperature:
synthetic materials to synthetic materials,
wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.
• The iron heats up faster than is cools
down. For this reason it is recommended
to begin ironing at low temperature (for
instance synthetic fabrics).
• After that, move to higher temperature
ironing. Cotton and linens should be
ironed last.
• If an item is made of a mix of fabrics, then
the iron should be set for the fabric with
the lowest ironing (for instance if an item
is made of polyester and cotton, it should
be ironed at the temperature used for
ironing polyester “•”).
• If you cannot define the fabric the item is
made of, find a place on it that is hidden
while wearing and, on practice select the
ironing temperature (always start at the
lowest and gradually raise it until you get
the desired result).
• Corduroy and other fabrics that start
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in
one direction (along the pile) with slight
pressure.
• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on
the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them
back-side.
SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE
• Lift the handle (6) and it will lock, to lower
the handle (6) press the (11) button and
lower the handle
• Before connecting the iron to the electric
network set the power supply switch (14)
in correspondence with the voltage of
the electric network. After usage of the
iron with network voltage 120 V always
set the switch (14) to the 240 V position, it
will prevent malfunction of the iron while
connecting the iron to the electric net-
work with the increased voltage.
• Unwind the power cord and insert the
plug into the socket.
• Set the temperature control (9) to the
required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,
“•••”, “MAX” depending on the type of
fabric, the (7) indicator will light up.
• Place the iron vertically.
• When the sole (12) temperature reaches
the desired temperature value, the (7) in-
dicator will go out, you can start ironing.
Note: When using the unit for the first
time, the heating element of the unit
burns that is why some smoke or for-
eign odor can appear. It is normal.
IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
• Set the constant steam supply on/off
button (2) to the lower position (steam
supply is off).
• Set the temperature control (9) to the re-
quired ironing temperature.
• Place the iron vertically.
• When the sole temperature (12) reaches
the desired temperature value, the (7) in-
dicator will go out, you can start ironing.
• After operation, take the plug out of the
socket and wait until the iron cools down
completely.
• Press the (11) button and lower the iron
handle (6) down.
WATER SPRAYER
You can dampen the fabric, by pressing the
spray button (3) several times.
• Make sure that there is enough water in
the water tank.
STEAM IRONING
While steam ironing set the temperature
control (9) to the “MAX” position.
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