Vitek VT-1264 W Manual Instruction Download

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ENGLISH

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

After unit transportation or storage under
cold (winter) conditions, it is necessary to
keep it for at least 3 hours at room tempera-
ture before switching on.

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Unpack the iron; remove the protection from
the iron soleplate (14), if any.

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Check the unit for damages, do not use it in
case of damages.

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Before switching the unit on, make sure that
your home mains voltage corresponds to the
unit operating voltage.

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There may be water residue in the tank,
this is normal, as the iron has undergone
factory quality control

Note: While the first switching on, the heating
element of the iron burns, therefore occur-
rence of foreign smell and a small amount of
smoke is possible, it is normal.

WATER SELECTION

Use tap water to fill the tank. If tap water is hard,
it is recommended to mix it with distilled water in
proportion 1:1; if tap water is too hard, mix it with
distilled water in proportion 1:2 or use distilled
water only.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

Before filling the tank with water make sure, that
the unit is unplugged.

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Turn the temperature control knob (11) coun-
terclockwise until bumping and set the con-
tinuous steam supply knob (3) to the position
«

» (steam supply is off).

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Open the water inlet lid (2).

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Pour the water into the water tank (10) using
the beaker (15), and then close the lid (2).

Notes:

•

Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented
liquids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling
reagents, chemical agents etc.

•

Do not exceed the “max” mark (13).

•

If you need to refill water during ironing, then,
firstly, switch off and unplug the iron.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

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Always check the recommended ironing
temperature indicated on the tag before
ironing.

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If the tag does not list the recommended iron-
ing temperature, but you know the type of fab-
ric, refer to the following table to determine
the proper temperature.

Symbol Fabric type (temperature)

•

Synthetics, nylon, acrylic, polyester
(low temperature)

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

•••

Cotton, linen (high temperature)

max

Maximum temperature

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This table is only valid for smooth materials.
Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised etc.)
are best ironed at low temperature.

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Sort items by ironing temperature first: syn-
thetics to synthetics, wool to wool, cotton to
cotton etc.

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The iron heats up faster than it cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance, syn-
thetic fabrics).

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After that, start ironing at higher temperature
(silk, wool). Cotton and linen items should be
ironed last.

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If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron
should be set to the lowest ironing tempera-
ture (for instance, if an item is made of acrylic
and cotton, it should be ironed at temperature
used for acrylic ironing «•»).

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If you cannot define the fabric structure, find
a  place  that  is  inconspicuous  while  wearing
and  select  the  ironing  temperature  experi-
mentally (always start with the lowest temper-
ature  and  raise  it  gradually  until  you  get  the
desired result).

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Corduroy and other fabrics that become
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in one
direction (in the direction of the pile) with little
pressure.

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To avoid appearance of glossy spots on syn-
thetic and silk fabrics, it is recommended to
iron them from backside.

DRY IRONING

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Place the iron on its base (8).

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Insert the power plug into the mains socket.

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Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to
the position «

» (continuous steam sup-