Vitek VT-1224 B/VT, Manual Instruction

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Signs Fabric type (temperature)
•
Synthetics, nylon, acrylic, polyester,
acetate (low temperature): -
dry
ironing only
•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)
••• Cotton/linen (high temperature)
MAX Maximum temperature
– This table is only for smooth materials.
Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised etc.)
are best ironed at low temperature.
–
Sort items by ironing temperature first:
synthetics with synthetics, wool with wool,
cotton with cotton etc.
–
The iron heats up faster than it cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance,
synthetic fabrics).
– Then start ironing at higher temperature (silk/
wool). Cotton and linen items should be
ironed last.
–
If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron
should be set to the lowest temperature (for
instance, if an item is made from acrylic and
cotton, it should be ironed at temperature
used for acrylic ironing “•”).
– If you cannot define the fabric structure,
find a place that is hidden while wearing and
select the ironing temperature experimentally
(always start with the lowest temperature and
raise it gradually until you get the desired
result).
–
Corduroy and other fabrics that become
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in
one direction (in direction of the pile) slightly
pressing.
– To avoid appearance of glossy spots on
synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-
side.
Setting the ironing temperature
1.
Turn the temperature control knob (4) to set
the required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,
“•••” or “MAX” (depending on the type of
fabric).
2.
When the iron soleplate is heating, the
indicator (2) lights up. When the soleplate
temperature (6) reaches the desired
temperature, the indicator (2) will go out, you
can start ironing.
STEAM SUPPLY
–
Do not use steam ironing on fabrics that
require low temperature ironing (synthetic
fabrics).
–
You can iron woolen clothes both from the
back side and face side, but in latter case -
strictly through a cloth, pressing the steam
supply button (3). This helps to avoid gloss.
Steam intensity setting
–
The steam intensity is controlled by turning
the knob (12).
–
Set the knob (12) to the corresponding
position:
–
- steam supply is off;
–
- maximum steam intensity.
–
The flashing indicator (11) shows that the
boiler heating element is on. The unit is
ready to operate if the indicator (11) lights
constantly.
USING THE UNIT
–
Place the unit on a flat steady heat- and
water-resistant surface, on the same level
with your ironing board.
–
While the first switching the heating element
burns, therefore occurrence of a small
amount of smoke or extraneous smell is
possible, it is normal.
–
After switching the unit on and during the
operation you will hear corresponding sounds
of a working pump. These sounds are signs
of normal operation and are not malfunction.
Attention! The steam hose (5), the iron
soleplate (6) and the base (9) heat up during
operation. Do not touch hot surfaces of the unit!
–
Make sure that the steam hose (5) doesn’t
bend and twist during the operation.
–
When using the unit for the first time or in
case you haven’t used the unit for some time,
press the steam supply button (3) several
times, directing the steam away from the
clothes. This will remove the condensation
from the steam hose (5).
– The constant temperature of the soleplate
(6) is maintained during the operation;
the indicator (2) lights up and goes out
periodically.
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