Vitek VT-1284 G, Manual Instruction

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– Place the iron on its rest (4).
– Switch the unit off by pressing and holding the but-
ton (20) , the pilot lamp (23) will go out and you’ll
hear a sound signal.
– Unplug the unit.
– Wait till the unit cools down completely, then remove
the water tank (1) and drain the water from it (see
«CLEANING AND CARE»).
VERTICAL STEAM
Vertical steam function can be used only at high ironing
temperatures when the iron temperature control knob
(9) is set to «•••» or «
MAX ».
Hold the iron vertically at the distance of 10-30 cm from
the clothes and press the steam supply button (8).
Important information
– Vertical steam is not recommended for synthetic
fabrics.
– Never steam clothes put on a person as the steam
temperature is very high, use a clothes hanger or
a stand. Do not direct steam at people, plants, ani-
mals or objects which can be damaged by moisture.
DRY IRONING
– Turn the temperature control knob (9) to set the
required ironing temperature: «•», «••», «•••» or
«
MAX ».
– When the soleplate (6) temperature reaches the
set one, the indicator (10) will go out, you can start
ironing.
– Holding the iron by the handle, do not press the
steam supply button (8).
– After you finish ironing, set the temperature control
knob (9) to the “MIN” position.
–
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION
If you don’t use the unit for 10 minutes (don’t press any
buttons, don’t press the steam supply button (8)) or
use the unit in dry ironing mode, it will be switched off
automatically.
CLEANING AND CARE
Before cleaning unplug the unit and wait till it cools
down completely.
After every use
Drain water from the water tank (1).
– Remove the water tank (1), pressing the clamp (3)
and pulling the tank (1) towards you.
– Open the lid (2) and pour out water from the water
tank (1), then install the tank back to its place.
Regular cleaning
– Clean the unit body with a slightly damp cloth and
then wipe dry.
– Remove the scale on the iron soleplate (6) with a
cloth soaked in vinegar-water solution and then wipe
the soleplate surface with a dry cloth.
– Do not use abrasive substances to clean the iron
soleplate and body.
– Avoid contact of the iron soleplate (6) with sharp
metal objects.
Cleaning the boiler
If you do not use the unit for more than 5-10 days, pour
water out of the boiler.
To prolong the unit lifetime we recommend to clean the
boiler regularly, it is especially important in regions with
“hard” tap water. The indicator (24) informs about the
necessity to perform descaling.
Attention! Before cleaning the boiler, make sure
that the unit has completely cooled down after use
(that means no less than two hours have passed).
1. Remove the iron from the rest (4) and place it on a
flat steady surface next to the unit.
2. Remove the water tank (1), having pressed the
clamp (3).
3. Shake the boiler body (14) several times.
4. Put the boiler body (14) on its side.
5. Unscrew the boiler drain opening plug (19) turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Pour the remaining water out.
7. Put the boiler body (14) on its side and pour about
300 ml cold water into the boiler.
Attention!
- Do not pour water into the boiler directly from the
tap.
- Do not pour acid solutions or descaling reagents
into the boiler.
8. Screw the boiler drain opening plug (19) turning it
clockwise.
9. Shake the boiler body (14) several times.
10. Unscrew the boiler drain opening plug (19); pour the
water out of the boiler.
11. Pour water into the boiler again, shake the boiler
body once more and pour the water out.
12. Screw the plug (19) turning it clockwise.
13. Set the boiler vertically, install the water tank (1)
back to its place and place the iron on the rest (4).
STORAGE
– Before you take the unit away for storage, make sure
that unit has cooled down completely.
– Drain the remaining water from the water tank (1).
– Clean the unit.
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