Vitek VT-2431, Manual Instruction

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iron it only through a cloth, switch the steam
supply on pressing and holding the button (6).
Steam ironing helps to avoid gloss.
STEAM IRONING
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Make sure that the water tank (23) is filled
with water.
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Place the iron on the stand (19).
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Insert the power plug into the mains socket,
you will hear a sound signal and the button
(15) light indicator will light up.
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Switch the unit on by pressing the button (15),
you will hear a sound signal and the button (9)
indicator will light up and start flashing.
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Select the MAX temperature with the button (7).
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When the indicator (9) on the iron glows
constantly, you can start ironing.
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For short-time steam supply press the button
(6), for continuous steam supply press the
button (6) and hold it.
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During intervals in operation place the iron
on the stand (19); before setting the iron on
the stand (19) wait till the steam is released
completely from the soleplate (1) openings.
Make sure that no water drops accumulate on
the stand (19); if the water drops appear, wipe
them with a soft cloth or a paper towel.
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After you finish using the steam station, set
the iron on the stand (19) and fix it by pressing
the lock (20).
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Switch the unit off by pressing the button (15).
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Remove the power cord from the mains
socket.
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Wait until the unit cools down completely and
then pour the water out from the tank (23).
VERTICAL STEAMING
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Set the temperature to the MAX position with
the button (7).
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Hang your clothes on a hanger and stretch the
fabric slightly with one hand.
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Since the steam is very hot, never iron your
clothes while wearing them, but always hang
them on a hanger.
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Holding the iron vertically and tilting it slightly
forward, periodically press the steam button,
moving it from top to bottom. For extra steam,
press the steam button from time to time.
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If you use starch, spray it on the opposite side.
Important information
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Vertical steaming is not recommended for
synthetic fabrics.
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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, animals or objects which can
be damaged by moisture.
DRY IRONING
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Once the soleplate (1) temperature reaches
the set one, the indicator (9) on the panel (8)
will glow constantly, you can start ironing.
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Holding the iron by the handle (4), do not
press the steam supply button (6).
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION
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The station is equipped with an automatic
switch-off function. If you have not used the
iron for 30 seconds while placing the iron
horizontally or 3 minutes vertically (did not
press the steam button (6) or did not use
the unit in dry ironing mode), you will hear
sound signals, the on/off button (15) will start
flashing, the OFF indicator on the control
panel (8) will light up red and the heating will
automatically switch off.
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Auto switch-off recovery:
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To switch the unit on, press any button (6, 7 or
15), wait until the soleplate (1) heats up and
continue the operation.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Before cleaning unplug the unit and wait till it
cools down completely.
After every use
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Drain water from the water tank (23).
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Open the lid (22) and pour out water from the
water tank (23), then put the lid (22) back to
its place.
Regular cleaning
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Wipe the steam station body and the iron with
a slightly damp cloth, and then wipe them dry.
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Remove the mineral deposit on the iron
soleplate (1) with a cloth soaked in vinegar-
water solution and then wipe the soleplate
surface with a dry cloth.
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Do not use abrasive substances and any solvents
to clean the steam station body and the iron.
Self-clean mode
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The self-clean mode prevents scaling in the
steam chamber.