Vitek VT-2430, Manual Instruction

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ENGLISH
STEAM STATION VT-2430
The unit is intended for steam and dry ironing and for verti-
cal steaming of clothes, linen and fabrics.
DESCRIPTION
1. Iron soleplate
2. Heating on/steam supply mode selection button
3. Steam supply button with continuous steam
supply lock
4. Handle
5. Steam hose
6. Iron base
7. Control/indication panel
8. Iron rest
9. Iron unlock button
10. Iron lock button
11. Water inlet lid
12. Water tank handle
13. Water tank
14. Steam hose and cord storage
Control/indication panel
15. On/off/operation mode selection button
16. Steam supply intensity symbols
17. Efficient steam supply mode symbols
18. Empty water tank symbol
19. Self-clean mode symbol
20. Auto switch-off mode symbol
ATTENTION!
For additional protection it is reasonable to install a resid-
ual current device (RCD) with nominal operation current
not exceeding 30 mA. To install RCD contact a specialist.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using the steam station, read this instruction care-
fully. Keep these instructions for further reference.
Use the unit for intended purposes only, as specified in this
manual. Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and
cause harm to the user or damage to the user’s property,
which is not covered by warranty.
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Before switching the steam station on, make sure that
the mains voltage corresponds to the unit operating
voltage.
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The power cord is equipped with a “euro-plug”; insert it
into a socket that has a reliable grounding connection.
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To avoid fire, do not use adapters for connecting the
steam station to the mains.
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To avoid mains overloading, do not switch on several
electrical appliances with high power consumption at
the same time.
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Do not use the unit outdoors.
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Do not store and do not switch the unit on in places
where highly inflammable liquids are stored or used.
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Place the steam station on a flat steady surface. Before
placing the unit on the ironing board, make sure that the
ironing board is reliable and steady.
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Before using the unit, examine the power cord and the
steam hose closely and make sure that they are not
damaged. If you find any damages of the power cord
or the steam hose, do not use the unit.
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Do not use the unit near containers filled with water,
next to a kitchen sink or near a swimming pool.
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If the unit is dropped into water, unplug it immediately,
and only then take it out of water.
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Avoid contact of the power cord or the steam hose with
hot surfaces and sharp furniture edges.
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Do not leave the unit connected to the mains unat-
tended. Always unplug the unit before cleaning or when
you are not using it.
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Do not touch the steam station body, the iron, the
power cord or the power plug with wet hands.
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To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the steam sta-
tion body, the iron, the power cord and the plug into
water or other liquids.
ATTENTION! The iron soleplate and certain steam station
parts heat up during the operation. Keep open skin areas
away from direct contact with hot surfaces to avoid burns;
avoid the hot steam going out from the soleplate openings.
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Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids, vinegar,
starch solution, descaling reagents, chemical agents etc.
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Switch the unit off and unplug it before filling the tank
set on the steam station body with water.
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Do not direct outgoing steam at people and animals.
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To avoid damaging the soleplate be very careful when
ironing clothes with metal zippers or buttons.
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During the breaks between operation set the iron on the
steam station or on the base. After the operation place the
iron on the iron rest and fix it by pressing the lock button.
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When you unplug the unit, always take it by the power
plug and disconnect it from the mains socket, never
pull the power cord.
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Pour out water from the water tank only after switching
the unit off and unplugging it.
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Clean the unit regularly.
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For children safety do not leave polyethylene bags used
for packaging unattended.
Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene
bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
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Do not allow children to touch the steam station body,
the steam hose, the power cord or the power plug dur-
ing operation of the unit.
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Do not leave children unattended to avoid them using
the unit as a toy.
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Be especially careful if children or disabled persons are
near the operating unit.
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This unit is not intended for usage by children.
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During the unit operation and breaks between opera-
tion cycles, place the unit out of reach of children.
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The unit is not intended to be used by people with phys-
ical, sensory or mental disabilities (including children)
or by persons lacking experience or knowledge if they
are not under supervision of a person who is respon-
sible for their safety or if they are not instructed by this
person on the usage of the unit.
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Check the power cord integrity from time to time.
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Do not use the unit if the power cord or the power plug
is damaged, if the unit works improperly and after it
was dropped.
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If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by the manufacturer, a maintenance service or similar
qualified personnel to avoid danger.