Vitek VT-1260, Manual Instruction

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STEAM IRON

DESCRIPTION 

1.  Additional steam supply button
2. Spray 

button

3.  Steam supply control / self clean mode but-

ton

4.  Water spray nozzle
5. Iron 

soleplate

6. Temperature 

indicator 

7.  Temperature Control Knob with power on in-

dicator

8. Iron 

base

9.  Water filling opening lid
10. Water tank
11.  Maximal water level indicator
12. Measuring cup

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the unit, please read the instruc-
tions carefully and pay attention to the illustra-
tions. 
•  Before switching on the unit, make sure that 

your home electricity supply corresponds to 
the voltage of current specified on the unit.

•  The power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-

sert it into the socket, with a secure grounding.

•  In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapt-

ers while connecting the appliance to the out-
let.

•  In order to avoid overloading of the power net-

work do not switch on several appliances with 
high power consumption simultaneously.

•  Use the unit only for the intended purposes.
•  Do not use the unit outdoors.
•  Place and use the iron on a flat stable surface 

or the ironing board.

•  Never leave the operating unit unattended.
•  Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.
•  When filling the water tank with water, always 

unplug the unit.

•  The water tank opening should be closed dur-

ing the ironing.

•  Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids, 

vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents, 
chemical agents etc.

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-

ing steam of the iron in order to avoid getting 
burns.

• Provide that the power cord is not hanging 

over the edge of the ironing board and make 
sure that it does not touch hot surfaces.

•  Before unplugging/plugging the unit, set the 

temperature control to the “MIN” position.

•  To unplug the unit always take its plug, do not 

pull the power cord.

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

•  Before taking the unit away for keeping, pour 

out the remaining water and let the unit cool 
down.

•  Pour out water only after unplugging the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power 

cord is damaged or if there are other damages 
in the unit.

•  Do not use the unit after it fell, if there are vis-

ible damages in the unit or in case of leakage.

•  In order to avoid electric shock do not repair 

the unit yourself. If there are some damages in 
the unit apply to the authorized service cent-
er.

•  Do not allow children to use the unit as a toy.
•  Keep the unit out of reach of children and dis-

abled persons. Do not allow them to use the 
unit without supervision.

•  The iron is not intended for usage by children 

or disabled persons unless they are given all 
the necessary instructions on safety meas-
ures and information about danger, which can 
be caused by improper usage of the unit.

•  Keep the unit vertically in a dry cool place, out 

of reach of children.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USAGE

FILLING THE WATER TANK 

(pic. 2, 3)

CHOICE OF WATER

To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If wa-
ter is hard then it is recommended to mix it with 
distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if water is very 
hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or 
use only distilled water. 
•  Make sure that the iron is disconnected from 

electrical power before filling it with water. 

•  Set the constant steam supply regulator (3) to 

the “

” position (steam supply is off).

•  Open the water filling opening lid (9).
•  Use the measuring cup (12); fill the water 

tank (10) with water, holding the unit vertically 
(pic.3) till the maximal level (11).

•  Close the filling opening lid (9).

 ENGLISH

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