Vitek VT-1238 VT, Manual Instruction

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ENGLISH
STEAM IRON
DESCRIPTION
1. Water spray nozzle
2. Water tank lid
3. Steam supply regulator
4. Spray button
5. Additional steam release button
6. Handle
7. Power cord protection
8. Base
9. Heating element on/off indication
10. Water tank
11. Temperature regulator
12. Maximal water level indication
13. Iron soleplateplateplate
14. Self clean button
15. Measuring cup
SAFETY MEASURES
Before using the unit, read these instruc-
tions carefully. Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Use the unit according to its intended
purpose only, as it is stated in this user
manual. Mishandling the unit can lead to
its breakage and cause harm to the user
or damage to his/her property.
• Before switching the unit on, make sure
that your home mains voltage corre-
sponds to the iron operating voltage.
• Power cord is equipped with “euro plug”;
plug it into the socket with reliable ground-
ing contact.
• In order to avoid fire or electric shock do
not use adapters for plugging the unit in.
• In order to avoid mains overloading do
not switch on many electrical appliances
with high power consumption at the same
time.
• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-
uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling
reagents, chemical agents etc.
• Do not let the power cord run on the iron-
ing board and touch hot surfaces.
• Place the iron on the base (vertically)
while working intervals.
• Before plugging/unplugging the iron, set
the temperature control knob to the mini-
mum position and switch the continuous
steam supply off.
• Always unplug the iron when you are not
using it.
• To unplug the iron always pull its plug, but
not the power cord.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not im-
merse the iron, power cord and plug into
water or other liquids.
• Before taking the iron away, pour out
the remaining water and let the unit cool
down.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not dis-
mantle the iron by yourself. If the unit has
damages apply to the authorized service
center.
• For children safety reasons do not leave
polyethylene bags, used as a packaging,
unattended.
• Attention! Do not allow children to play
with polyethylene bags or packaging film.
Danger of suffocation!
• Never allow children to use the unit as a
toy.
• Store the iron vertically in a dry cool place,
out of the reach of children and disabled
persons.
• Do not touch the surface of the unit
marked with a symbol while ironing
and after it. Danger of burns!
THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USAGE ONLY
BEFORE USAGE
• Take out the iron from the package and
remove the protective cartoon covering
from the iron soleplate (13).
• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-
age corresponds to the iron's operating
voltage.
Note:
The iron's heating element is broken
in during the first use; it is normal for a
small amount of smoke to be released.
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