Vitek VT-1255 - Manual (Page 4)

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STEAM IRON
DESCRIPTION
1 – Water spray nozzle
2 – Water tank lid
3 – Steam supply regulator / SELF CLEAN
mode
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 – 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 corresponds to
the voltage of current specified on the unit.
• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;
insert it into the socket, with secure ground-
ing.
• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapt-
ers while connecting the appliance to the
outlet.
• 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.
• Use the iron only on the ironing board.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.
• Always unplug the unit while filling the water
tank with water.
• While operating the unit, provide that the wa-
ter tank lid is firmly closed
• Close supervision is necessary when chil-
dren or disabled persons are near the unit.
• Never leave the operating unit unattended.
• 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 liquids,
vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents,
chemical agents etc.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgoing
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 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 unplugged
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 repair
the unit yourself. If there are some damages
in the unit apply to the authorized service
center.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable
surface.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable
surface
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure
that the surface on which the stand is placed
is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been
dropped, if there are visible signs of damage
or if it is leaking.
• Keep electrical appliances out of reach from
Children or infirm persons. Do not let them
use the appliances without supervision.
• The user must not leave the iron unattended
while it is connected to the supply.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
• The plug of the supply cord must be removed
from the socket-outlet before the water res-
ervoir is filled with water
• The filling aperture must not be opened dur-
ing use. Instructions for the safe refilling of
the water reservoir shall be given.
• The iron must only be used with the stand
provided.
• This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
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