Vitek VT-1232 B, Manual Instruction

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ENGLISH
• Never allow children to use the unit as a toy.
•
This unit is not intended for usage by children
or disabled persons unless they are given all
the necessary instructions by a person who
is responsible for their safety on safety mea-
sures and information about danger that can
be caused by improper usage of the unit.
• Keep the unit, placing it on the base and fix-
ing, away from children in a dry cool place.
THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USAGE ONLY
Automatic switch off
This iron model features two automatic switch off
modes.
1.
If the iron remains still for 30 seconds in hori-
zontal position or on its side, the unit heating
element will be switched off, there will be a
sound signal and the corresponding indicator
(15) «AUTO OFF»
will be flashing. The unit
will will be switched on automatically once
you resume ironing (pic. 1).
2.
If the iron remains still for 10 minutes in verti-
cal position, the unit heating element will be
switched off, there will be a sound signal and
the corresponding indicator (15) «AUTO OFF»
will be flashing. The unit will be switched
on automatically once you resume ironing
(pic. 1).
BEFORE USING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME
Note : In case of unit transportation or storage
at low temperature it is necessary to keep it for
at least two hours at room temperature before
switching on.
– Unpack the iron and the support (21).
–
Place the support (21) with the iron on a flat
heat- and water-resistant surface.
–
Remove the iron from the support (21). To do
this, move the lock (24) down pressing the
button (23). Lift the lock (24) till you hear the
click to fix the iron on the rest (25) (pic. 2).
– Make sure that the voltage of the mains cor-
responds to the operating voltage of the iron.
Note : Do not fix the iron on the support (21)
when it is still hot; wait till the iron cools down
completely.
– Remove all stickers and packaging elements
that can prevent unit operation. Remove the
protection from the soleplate (14), if there’s any.
– Wipe the soleplate with a soft dry cloth.
FILLING THE IRON WATER TANK AND THE
RESERVOIR WITH WATER
1.
Open the lid (2) and pour water into the iron
water tank (10) for steam ironing of small
amount of clothes. For continuous steam
ironing use the automatic water pumping
system. To do this, pour the water into the
reservoir (21).
WATER SELECTION
Use tap water to fill the tanks. If tap water is hard,
it is recommended to mix tap water with distilled
water in proportion 1:1, if water is too hard, mix
tap water with distilled water in proportion 1:2 or
use distilled water only.
Notes:
• Do not fill the water tank (10) and the res-
ervoir (21) with scented liquids, vinegar,
starch solution, descaling reagents, chemi-
cal agents etc.
•
Do not exceed the “MAX” marks.
• If you need to refill water during ironing,
switch off and unplug the iron.
Filling the water tank (10)
–
Before filling the tank with water make sure
that the unit is unplugged.
–
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to
the position « » (steam supply is off).
–
Open the water inlet lid (2).
–
Pour the water into the water tank (10) with
a beaker (26) (pic. 3), then close the lid (2).
Filling the reservoir (21)
– Remove the iron from the support (21).
–
Open the water inlet lid (22) on support (21)
–
Pour the water into the water inlet with a bea-
ker (26) (pic. 4).
Note: You can fill the reservoir (21 with water
placing the reservoir (21) under the faucet.
AUTOMATIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEM
If the iron water tank (10) becomes empty during
the ironing, use the automatic water pump
system to refill the tank (10).
– Place the iron on the rest (25) so that the iron
base (8) matched the water pump system
elements, the indicator (9) will light up, and
automatic water pumping to the iron water
tank (10) will start (pic. 5).
Note : Automatic pumping system operation
is accompanied with a corresponding sound
of a working pump. This is normal and not a
malfunction.