Safety Measures; Before Usage - Vitek VT-1251 Die Betriebsanweisung

ENGLISH
IRON
DESCRIPTION
1 – Water spray nozzle
2 – Water tank lid
3 – Steam supply regulator
4 – Steam supply indicator
5 – Spray button
6 – Additional steam release button
7 – Thermostat indicator
8 – Auto switching off indicator
9 – Handle
10 – Power cord protection
11 – Iron base
12 – Water tank
13 – Temperature regulator
14 – Maximal water level indicator MAX
15 – SELF CLEAN button
16 – Temperature indicator
17 – Iron sole
18 – Water bowl

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the unit, please read the in-
structions carefully and pay attention to
the illustrations.
• 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; in-
sert it into the socket, with secure ground-
ing.
• 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 appli-
ances with high power consumption simul-
taneously.
• Use the unit only for the intended purpos-
es.
• Use the iron only on the ironing board.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.
• Always unplug the unit while filling the wa-
ter tank with water.
• While operating the unit, provide that the
water tank lid is firmly closed.
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• Close supervision is necessary when chil-
dren or disabled persons are near the unit.
• Never leave the operating unit unattend-
ed.
• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-
merse the unit into water or other liquids.
• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-
uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling
reagents, chemical agents etc.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-
ing steam of the iron in order to avoid get-
ting burns.
• 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.
• To unplug the unit always take it by the
plug, do not pull by the power cord.
• Before taking the unit away for keeping,
pour out the remaining water and let the
unit cool down.
• Pour out water only after you have un-
plugged the unit.
• 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 re-
pair the unit yourself. If there are some
damages in the unit apply to the authorized
service center.

BEFORE USAGE

• Take out the iron from the package and re-
move the protective covering from the iron
sole (17).
• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-
age corresponds to the iron's operating
voltage.
Note:
The iron's heating element burns dur-
ing the first use; it is normal for a small
amount of smoke to be released.
CHOICE OF WATER
To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If
the water is hard then it is recommended to
mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if the
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