Vitek VT-1256 - Manual (Page 5)

CHOICE OF WATER
• To fill the water tank use regular tap water.
If the water is hard it is recommended to
mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if
the water is very hard, mix it with distilled
water at a ratio of 1:2 or use only distilled
water.
Note:
Do not fill the water tank (11) with scented
liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descal-
ing reagents, chemical substances etc.
FILLING THE WATER TANK (pic. 1, 2)
Make sure that the iron is disconnected from
electrical power before filling it with water.
Set the steam release regulator (3) to the off
position .
• Open the water tank lid (2).
• Fill it with water using the water bowl (15).
Close the lid (2).
Note:
• Do not fill the unit with water above
MAX. mark.
• If you need to refill the water tank dur-
ing ironing, switch off the iron and un-
plug the power cord from the outlet.
• After you finish ironing, switch off the
unit, let the unit cool down completely
and then open the water tank lid (2),
turn over the unit and drain the remain-
ing water (pic.8).
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Before operating test the heated iron on the
old cloth to be sure that the iron sole (12) and
the water tank (11) are clean.
• Always check the recommended iron tem-
perature indicated on the tag before iron-
ing.
• If the tag does not list the recommended
ironing temperature, but you know the type
of fabric, then use the following table to
determine the proper temperature.
Signs Fabric type (temperature)
•
Synthetics, nylon, acryl,
polyester (low temperature)
•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)
••• Cotton/flax (high temperature)
• This table is only for smooth materials.
Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised
etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.
• First sort items by ironing temperature:
wool to wool, cotton to cotton etc.
• The iron heats up faster than cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance
synthetic fabrics). After that, move to high-
er temperature ironing. Cotton and linens
should be ironed last.
• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics,
then the iron should be set for the fabric
with the lowest ironing (for instance if an
item is made from 60% polyester and 40%
cotton, it should be ironed at the tempera-
ture used for ironing polyester “•”).
• If you cannot define the fabric the item is
made from, find a place on it that is hidden
while wearing and, on practice select the
ironing temperature (always start at the
lowest and gradually raise it until you get
the desired result.)
• Corduroy and other fabrics that start
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in
one direction (along the lines) with slight
pressure.
• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on
the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them
back-side.
SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE
• Place the iron on the base (8).
• Insert the power plug into the outlet
.
• Set the temperature regulator (10) to the
required ironing temperature
: “•”, “••”,
“•••” or “MAX” ( depending on the type
of fabric ), the (9) indicator will light up
(Pic.3).
• When the sole temperature (12) reaches
the desired temperature value, the (9) in-
dicator will go out, you can start ironing.
Note: While steam ironing set the tem-
perature to steam using zone, “•••” or
“MAX”.
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