Vitek VT-1232 - Manual (Page 6)

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• To avoid melting the fabric, do not touch the ironing
sole to the item while vertically steaming.
• Never steam iron clothing that is being worn, as the
steam temperature is very high. Use a coat-hanger
or stand.
DRY IRONING
• Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet.
• Place the iron on its base (8).
• Set the steam release regulator (5) to the "X" posi-
tion - steam release off.
• Use the temperature regulator button (a) to select
the desired setting - "•", "••," "•••" or "MAX".
• Wait until the corresponding temperature indicator
light turns green.
The desired ironing sole temperature has been
reached and you can begin the ironing process.
CLEANING SYSTEM
• To increase the service life of your iron, we recom-
mend cleaning it regularly (once or twice a month).
• Set the steam release regulator (5) to the "X" posi-
tion - steam release off.
• Fill the water tank to "MAX."
• Set the iron on its base.
• Insert the power plug into an electrical outlet.
• Set the temperature regulator (a) to the "MAX" posi-
tion.
• Wait until the corresponding temperature indicator
light turns green.
• Unplug the power plug from the outlet and hold the
iron horizontally above the sink.
• Press the cleaning button (10) (pic. 7).
• Boiling water and steam, together with scaling will
be forced out of the openings in the ironing sole.
• You can lightly rock the iron forward and back until
all of the steam and water is released.
• Release the cleaning button (10) after a minute or
when the tank runs out of water.
• Place the iron on its base.
• Insert the power plug into the outlet and allow the
iron to heat up again.
• Iron a piece of unwanted fabric in order to allow the
remaining water to steam away.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
This iron is equipped with two automatic shutoff modes.
1. If the iron is left in a horizontal position and is not
moved for 30 ± 5 seconds, it will beep and the green
indicator light (c) will beep. The iron automatically
turns on when the ironing process is resumed and
the previous temperature mode remains
unchanged.
2. If the iron is left in a vertical position and doesn't
move for 15 min ± 30 seconds. The iron automati-
cally turns on when the ironing process is resumed
and the previous temperature mode remains
unchanged.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Before cleaning the iron, make sure that it is turned
off and has cooled completely.
• Wipe the iron's outer surfaces with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.
• Sediment on the ironing sole can be removed with a
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.
• After removing sediment, polish the sole with a dry
cloth.
• Do not use abrasive items to clean the sole and iron
body.
• Avoid touching the ironing sole with sharp metal
objects.
STORAGE
• Remove the power plug from the outlet.
• Drain any remaining water from the water tank (pic.
8).
• Set the iron down vertically and allow it to cool com-
pletely.
• Before storing the iron, the power cord should be
wound around the base (8).
• Allow store the iron vertically.
Technical characteristics
Power requirements: 220-230V ~50Hz
Power rating: 2200 Wt
The manufacture reserves the right to change the
product specifications without prior notice of the
users.
Service life of the iron is not less than 3 years
Guarantee
Details regarding guarantee conditions can be
obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was
purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced
when making any claim under the terms of this guaran-
tee.
This product conforms to the EMC-
Requirements as laid down by the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low
Voltage Regulation (23/73 EEC)
ENGLISH
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