English – Vitek VT-1256 User Manual
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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.
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