Vitek VT-1256 - Manual (Page 4)

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STEAM IRON
DESCRIPTION
1 – Water spray nozzle
2 – Water tank lid
3 – Steam supply regulator
4 - Spray button
5 - Additional steam release button
6 – Handle
7 – Power cord protection
8 –
Iron base
9 – Heating element on/off indicator
10 –
Temperature regulator
11 - Water reservoir
12 - Iron sole
13 - Maximal water level indication
14. SELF CLEAN button
15 –
Water bowl
SAFETY MEASURES
Before using the unit, please read the instruc-
tions carefully and pay attention to the illus-
trations.
• Before switching on the unit,
make sure
that your home electricity supply corre-
sponds to the voltage of current specified
on the unit.
• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;
insert it into the socket, with secure
grounding.
• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use
adapters while connecting the appliance
to the outlet.
• In order to avoid overloading of the power
network do not switch on several applianc-
es with high power consumption simulta-
neously.
• Use the unit only for the intended purpos-
es.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.
• This unit is not intended for usage by chil-
dren or disabled persons unless they are
given all the necessary instructions on
safety measures and information about
danger, which can be caused by improper
usage of the unit.
• Always unplug the unit while filling the wa-
ter tank with water.
• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-
uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling
reagents, chemical agents etc.
• While operating the unit, provide that the
water tank lid is firmly closed
• Use the unit only on the ironing board.
• Provide that the power cord is not hang-
ing over the edge of the ironing board and
make sure that it does not touch heated
surfaces
.
• Never leave the operating unit unattend-
ed.
• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.
• To unplug the unit always take it by the
plug, do not pull by the power cord.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-
ing steam of the iron in order to avoid get-
ting burns.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-
merse the unit into water or other liquids
.
• Do not use the unit after its falling down, if
there visible damages in the unit or in case
of water leakage.
• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power
cord is damaged or if there are other dam-
ages in the unit.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not
repair the unit yourself. If there are some
damages in the unit apply to the author-
ized service center.
• Before taking the unit away for keeping,
pour out the remaining water and let the
unit cool down.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children
and disabled persons.
• Do not allow children to use the unit as a
toy.
BEFORE USAGE
• Unpack the unit and if there is a protective
cartoon on the iron sole (12), remove the
cartoon.
• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-
age corresponds to the iron’s operating
voltage.
Note:
The iron’s heating element is burning dur-
ing the first use; it is normal for a small
amount of smoke to be released.
ENGLISH
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