Vitek VT-1284 G, Manual Instruction

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– During steam ironing, the boiler heating element
periodically switches on or off, and one of the steam
generation intensity indicators (22) will flash or light
constantly. It is normal.
– Before starting steam ironing, wait till the boiler
reaches the required temperature (the set steam
generation intensity indicator (22) lights constantly)
and the soleplate (6) heats up (the indicator (10)
goes out); otherwise water will leak from the steam
openings of the soleplate (6).
IRONING TEMPERATURE
– Always check the recommended ironing tempera-
ture indicated on the tag before ironing.
– If there is no tag with recommendations for ironing,
but you know the type of fabric, use the table below
to determine the proper temperature.
Signs Fabric type (temperature)
•
Synthetics, nylon, acrylic, polyester, silk
(low temperature) -
dry ironing only
•• Wool (medium temperature)
••• Cotton, linen (high temperature)
MAX Maximum temperature
– This table is only valid for smooth materials. Other
types of fabrics (crimped, raised etc.) should be
ironed at low temperature.
– Sort items by ironing temperature first: synthetics to
synthetics, wool to wool, cotton to 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).
– After that, start ironing at higher temperature (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 ironing temperature (for instance, if
an item is made of acrylic and cotton, it should be
ironed at temperature used for acrylic “•”).
– If you cannot determine 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) with little pressure.
– To avoid appearance of glossy spots on synthetic
and silk fabrics, iron them backside.
Setting the ironing temperature
1. Turn the temperature control knob (9) to set the
required ironing temperature: «•», «••», «•••» or
«
МАХ » depending on the type of fabric.
2. When the iron soleplate is heating, the indicator (10)
lights up. Once the soleplate (6) reaches the set
temperature, the indicator (10) will go out, you can
start ironing.
3. During operation the indicator (10) will go out and
light up again, this indicates that the iron heating
element switches on and off, maintaining the pre-
set temperature.
STEAM SUPPLY
– Do not use steam ironing on fabrics that require low
temperature ironing (synthetic fabrics or silk).
– You can iron woolen clothes both from the back
side and face side, but in the latter case iron it only
through a cloth, switch the steam supply on press-
ing and holding the button (8). Steam ironing helps
to avoid gloss.
Steam intensity setting
– The steam intensity is set with the «-», «+» buttons
(21). Select «low», «medium» or «high» steam inten-
sity, the indicators (22) show the selected level.
– Flashing of one of the indicators (22) shows that
the boiler heating element is heating up. The unit
is ready to operate when the indicator (22) lights
constantly.
STEAM IRONING
– Make sure that the water tank (1) is filled with water.
– Place the iron on the rest (4), first install the tip of the
iron soleplate into the clamp (5) and then lower the
iron base (12).
– Insert the plug into the socket; you will hear a sound
signal.
– Switch the unit on by pressing the button (20) ,
the pilot lamp (23) will light up.
– Turn the temperature control knob (9) to set the
required ironing temperature: «•», «••», «•••» or
«
MAX ».
– Set the required steam intensity with the « - », « + »
buttons (21), one of the indicators (22) will be flash-
ing.
– When the indicator (10) on the iron goes out and the
indicator (22) lights constantly, you can start ironing.
– For short-time steam supply press the button (8),
for continuous steam supply press the button (8)
and hold it.
– During intervals in operation place the iron on the
rest (4) or on its base (12); before setting the iron
on the rest (4) wait till the steam is released com-
pletely from the soleplate (6) openings. Make sure
that no water drops accumulate on the rest (4); if the
water drops appear, wipe them with a soft cloth or a
paper towel.
– After you finish using the steam station, set the sole-
plate temperature control knob (9) to the «MIN»
position.
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