Vitek VT-8312, Manual Instruction

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ENGLISH
Hold the iron vertically at the distance of 10-30 cm
from the clothes and press the burst of steam
button (5) with 4–5 second intervals, steam will
be released from the iron soleplate (14) inten-
sively.
Important information
Vertical steaming is not recommended for syn-
thetic fabrics.
•
To avoid fabric melting, do not touch it with
the iron soleplate while steaming.
• Do not steam clothes on a person as the tem-
perature of the released steam is very high,
use a clothes hanger or a coat rack.
• After you finish ironing, switch the iron off, wait
until it cools down completely, then open the
water inlet lid (2), turn over the iron and pour
out the remaining water.
AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF
This model has 2 automatic switching off modes.
1.
If the iron remains still for 30 seconds in the
horizontal position, there will be a sound sig-
nal, the iron heating element will be switched
off and the indicator (6) will be flashing green.
2.
If the iron is set to the vertical position on its
base (7) and remains still for 8 minutes, there
will be a sound signal, the iron heating ele-
ment will be switched off and the indicator (6)
will be flashing green.
• To resume ironing set the iron from the hori-
zontal position to vertical or vice versa, wait
until the iron soleplate (14) heats up and con-
tinue ironing.
STEAM CHAMBER CLEANING
To prolong lifetime of the iron it is recommended
to clean the steam chamber regularly, especially
in the regions with hard tap water.
• Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to
the position « » (steam supply is off).
•
Pour the water up to the maximum mark
«max» (13) and then close the lid (2) tightly.
• Place the iron on its base (7).
•
Insert the power plug into the mains socket,
the indicator (6) will light up green.
• Turn the control knob (11) to set the maximum
iron soleplate temperature «
••• », the indica-
tor (6) will light up red.
•
When the iron soleplate (14) reaches the set
temperature, the indicator (6) will light up
green and you can start cleaning the steam
chamber.
•
Remove the power cord from the mains
socket.
• Hold the iron above the sink horizontally, press
and hold the «Self Clean» button (12).
•
Boiling water and steam with scale will be
released from the iron soleplate (14) openings.
• Slightly sway the iron back and forth until all
the water leaves the water tank (10).
•
Place the iron on the base (7) and let it cool
down completely.
• When the iron soleplate (14) cools down com-
pletely, wipe it with a dry cloth.
•
Before you take the iron away for storage,
make sure that there is no water in the water
tank (10) and that the iron soleplate (14)
is dry.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before cleaning the iron, make sure that it is
unplugged and has cooled down completely.
•
Clean the iron body with a slightly damp cloth
and then wipe it dry.
• Scale on the iron soleplate (14) can be
removed with a cloth soaked in the vinegar-
water solution.
•
After removing scale, polish the soleplate (14)
surface with a dry cloth.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the
iron soleplate (14) and body.
•
Avoid contact of the iron soleplate (14) with
sharp metal objects.
STORAGE
•
Before you take the iron away for storage,
clean it and drain the remaining water from the
water tank (10).
•
Set the temperature control knob (11) to the
“
MIN ” position, and the continuous steam
supply knob (3) – to the position « » (steam
supply is off).
•
Wind the power cord on the base (7).
•
Store the iron vertically in a dry cool place out
of reach of children and disabled persons.
DELIVERY SET
Iron with the base – 1 pc.
Beaker – 1 pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Rated input power: 2200 W
Maximum power 2400 W
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