VITEK VT-1234 W Steam Iron Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: VITEK

Table of Contents

VITEK VT-1234 W Steam Iron
STEAM IRON
Description
SAFETY MEASURES
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
CLEANING AND CARE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
References
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VITEK VT-1234 W Steam Iron

VITEK-VT-1234-W-Steam-Iron-PRODUCT

STEAM IRON

Instruction manual
The iron is intended for ironing clothes, and bedding and for vertical steaming of fabrics.

Description

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Water spray nozzle
Water inlet lid
Continuous steam supply knob
Burst of steam button
Water spray button
Handle
Power cord protection
Base
Pilot lamp of the heating element
Water tank
Temperature control knob
“Self-clean” button
“max” water level mark
Soleplate
Beaker

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the unit, read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference. Use the unit according to its intended purpose only, as it is stated in this user manual. Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property.

Before switching the unit on, make sure that your home mains voltage corresponds to the unit operating voltage.
The power cord is equipped with a “europlug”; plug it into the socket with reliable grounding contact.
To avoid fire or electric shock do not use adapters for plugging the unit in.
To avoid power network overloading do not switch on several electrical appliances with high power consumption at a time.
Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents, chemicals etc.
Do not let the power cord be on the ironing board and touch hot surfaces.
During operation breaks put the iron on the base (in vertical position).
Before plugging/unplugging the iron, set the temperature control knob to the minimum position and switch the continuous steam supply off.
Always unplug the iron when you are not using it.
To unplug the iron always hold the power plug, do not pull the power cord.
To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the iron, power cord and plug into water or other liquids.
Before taking the iron away, pour out the remaining water and let the unit cool down.
To avoid electric shock do not dismantle the iron by yourself. If unit has damages, apply only to an authorized service center.
For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags, used as a packaging, unattended.
Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
Do not attempt to repair the unit. Do not disassemble the unit by yourself, if any malfunction is detected or after it was dropped, unplug the unit and apply to any authorized service center from the contact address list given in the warranty certificate and on the website www.vitek.ru.
Transport the unit in the original package only.
For environmental protection do not dispose of the unit with usual household waste after its service life expiration; apply to a specialized center for further recycling.
Keep the unit out of reach of children and disabled persons.

THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USAGE ONLY

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature, it is necessary to keep it for at least two hours at room temperature before switching on.

Unpack the iron; remove the protection from the iron soleplate (14), if any.
Check the unit for damages; do not use the iron in case of damages.
Make sure that the voltage of the mains corresponds to the operating voltage of the iron.

AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION
This model has two automatic switch-off modes.

If the iron remains still for 30 seconds in a horizontal position, the heating element of the iron will be switched off, and you will hear a sound signal. The unit will be switched on automatically once you resume ironing.
If the iron remains still for 8 minutes in a vertical position, the heating element of the iron will be switched off, and you will hear a sound signal. The unit will be switched on automatically once you resume ironing.

WATER SELECTION
Use tap water to fill the tank. If tap water is hard, it is recommended to mix it with distilled water in proportion 1:1, if tap water is too hard, mix it with distilled water in proportion 1:2 or use distilled water only.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Before filling the tank with water make sure that the unit is unplugged.

Set the temperature control knob (11) to the “min” position and the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position (pic. 1).
Open the water inlet lid (2).
Pour the water into the water tank (10) with the beaker (15) (pic. 2), then close the lid (2).

Notes:

Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented liquids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents, chemical agents etc.
Do not exceed the “max” mark (13).
If you need to refill water during ironing, switch the iron off at first and unplug it.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

Always check the recommended ironing temperature indicated on the tag before ironing.
If there is no tag with recommended ironing temperature, but you know the type of fabric, use the following table to determine the proper ironing temperature.
Icons of the ironing temperature| Fabric type (temperature)
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•| Synthetics, nylon, acrylic, polyester (low temperature)
••| Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••| Cotton/linen (high temperature)
max| Maximum temperature
This table is only valid for smooth materials. Other types of fabrics (crimped, raised etc.) should be ironed at low temperatures.
Sort items by ironing temperature first: synthetics with synthetics, wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.
The iron heats up faster than it cools down. For this reason it is recommended to begin ironing at low temperatures (for instance, synthetic fabrics).
After that, start ironing at a higher temperature (silk, wool). Cotton and linen items should be ironed last.
If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron should be set to the lowest ironing temperature (for instance, if an item is made of acrylic and cotton, it should be ironed at temperature used for acrylic ironing “•”).
If you cannot define the fabric structure, find a place that is hidden while wearing and select the ironing temperature experimentally (always start with the lowest temperature and raise it gradually until you get the desired result).
Corduroy and other fabrics that become glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in one direction (in direction of the pile) with little pressure.
To avoid the appearance of glossy spots on synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them backside.

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

Place the iron on its base (8).
Insert the power plug into the main socket.
Turn the temperature control knob (11) to set the required ironing temperature: «•», «••», «•••» or «max» (pic. 3), depending on the type of fabric, the pilot lamp (9) will light up.
Once the soleplate (14) reaches the set temperature, the pilot lamp (9) will go out, you can start ironing.

Note: While the first switching on the heating element of the iron burns, therefore the occurrence of a foreign smell and a small amount of smoke is possible, it is normal.
WATER SPRAY

You can dampen the fabric by pressing the water spray button (5) several times (pic. 4).
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank (10).

DRY IRONING

Place the iron on its base (8).
Insert the power plug into the main socket.
Turn the temperature control knob (11) to set the required ironing temperature: «•», «••», «•••» or «max» (pic. 3), depending on the type of fabric, the pilot lamp (9) will light up.
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position (continuous steam supply is off) (pic. 1).
When the soleplate reaches the set temperature, the pilot lamp (9) will go out, you can start ironing.
After you finish ironing set the temperature control knob (11) to the “min” position.
Pull the power plug out of the main socket and let the iron cool down completely.

STEAM IRONING
Steam ironing is possible only if the temperature control knob (11) is set to the position «••», «•••» or «max». The iron is provided with an anti-drip valve, that stops the water supply if the soleplate temperature is too low, it prevents dripping from the openings of the soleplate (14). During the heating and cooling of the iron soleplate you will hear characteristic clicks of the anti-drip valve opening/closing, that indicate its normal operation.

Place the iron on its base (8).
Insert the power plug into the mains socket.
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank (10).
Turn the temperature control knob (11) to set the required ironing temperature: «••», «•••» or «max», the pilot lamp (9) will light up.
When the soleplate (14) reaches the set temperature, the pilot lamp (9) will go out, you can start ironing.
Set the necessary steam intensity with the continuous steam supply knob (3).
In the continuous steam supply mode, steam
will be released from the openings of the soleplate (14) only if the iron is in a horizontal position. To stop the steam supply put the iron vertically or set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position.
After you have finished using the iron, set the temperature control knob (11) to the “min” position, and the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position (pic. 1).
Pull the power plug out of the mains socket and let the iron cool down completely.

ATTENTION!
If steam is not supplied constantly during the operation, check whether the temperature control knob (11) and the steam supply knob (3) are set properly and whether there is enough water in the water tank (10).
BURST OF STEAM

The burst of steam function is useful when ironing of folds and can only be used at high ironing temperatures – in this case the temperature control knob (11) is set to «•••» or «max».
When the burst of steam button (4) is pressed, steam will go out of the soleplate intensively (pic. 5).

Note: To avoid water leakage from steam openings, press the burst of steam button (4) with a 4-5 sec. interval.

VERTICAL STEAM
The vertical steam function can be used only at high ironing temperatures (that is, when the temperature control knob (11) is set to “max”). Wait till the iron soleplate heats up, hold the iron vertically at the distance of 10-30 cm from the clothes, press the burst of steam button (4) with a 4-5 seconds interval, steam will be supplied from the soleplate openings intensively (pic. 6). To avoid dripping, do not perform vertical steaming when the soleplate is heating up (the pilot lamp (9) lights up).
Important information

Vertical steam is not recommended for synthetic fabrics.
To avoid fabric burning, do not touch it with iron soleplate while steaming.
Never steam clothes on a person as the steam temperature is very high, use a clothes hanger or a stand.
After you finish ironing, switch the unit off, wait until it cools down completely, then open the water inlet lid (2), turn over the iron and drain the remaining water.

STEAM CHAMBER CLEANING
To prolong the service life of the iron, we recommend cleaning the steam chamber regularly, especially in regions with hard tap water.

Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position (pic. 1).
Fill the water tank (10) till the “max” mark (13).

Note: Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents, chemicals, etc.

Place the iron on its base (8).
Insert the power plug into the main socket.
Set the control knob (11) to the maximum soleplate temperature «max», the pilot lamp (9) will light up.
When the soleplate (14) reaches the set temperature, the pilot lamp (9) will go out. After reheating of the iron soleplate you can start cleaning the steam chamber.
Unplug the unit.
Hold the iron above the sink horizontally, and press and hold the “self-clean” button (12) (pic. 7).
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 (8) and let it cool down completely.
Once the soleplate (14) cools down completely, 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 soleplate (14) is dry.

CLEANING AND CARE

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.
The scale on the iron soleplate can be removed with a cloth soaked in the vinegar-water solution.
After removing the scale, polish the soleplate surface with a dry cloth.
Do not use abrasive substances and solvents to clean the iron soleplate and body.
Avoid contact of the iron soleplate with sharp metal objects.

STORAGE

Before you take the iron away for storage, clean it and drain all the remaining water from the water tank (10).
Set the temperature control knob (11) to the “min” position, and set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the position (pic. 1).
Wind the power cord on the base (8) (pic. 8).
Store the iron vertically in a dry cool place, out of the reach of children.

DELIVERY SET

Iron – 1 pc.
Beaker – 1pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 2000–2400 W

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.
Unit operating life is 3 years
Guarantee
Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee. This product conforms to the EMC requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 2004/108/ЕС and to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/ЕС).

The production date of the item is indicated in the serial number on the technical data plate. A serial number is an eleven-unit number, with the first four figures indicating the production date. For example, serial number 0606ххххххх means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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