VT-1252 BN - Iron Vitek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Iron
Brand	Vitek
Model	VT-1252 BN
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	2270-2700 W
Water Tank Capacity	380 ml
Soleplate Material	Stainless steel with steam holes
Steam Output	Continuous steam adjustable via regulator; additional steam burst
Vertical Steaming	Yes (for high temperature only)
Spray Function	Yes, via spray button
Automatic Shut-off	Yes: horizontal after 30 seconds, vertical after 8 minutes
Anti-Scale System	Double anti-scale: self-clean function and removable water softening cartridge
Self-Clean Button	Yes, for cleaning steam chamber
Temperature Control	Rotary dial with settings: • (low), •• (medium), ••• (high), MAX
Indicator Light	Heating element on/off indicator
Safety Features	Auto shut-off, cool-touch handle, child lock? (not specified), tip-resistant base
Water Softener Cartridge	Replaceable (included)
Power Cord	With protective insulation, euro plug
Included Accessories	Iron, water softener cartridge, measuring cup, user manual
Storage	Store vertically on heel, after draining water and cooling
Lifespan	3 years

Frequently Asked Questions - VT-1252 BN Vitek

How do I fill the water tank?

Ensure the iron is unplugged. Set temperature to MIN and steam regulator to OFF. Open the water tank lid, check the cartridge is in place, and fill using the measuring cup up to MAX mark. Close the lid securely.

Can I use tap water?

Yes, but if water is hard, mix with distilled water in a 1:1 ratio. For very hard water, use 1 part tap to 2 parts distilled or pure distilled water. Do not use vinegar, starch, or chemical agents.

What does the self-clean button do?

It cleans the steam chamber. Fill tank to MAX, set temperature to MAX, heat until indicator goes off, then unplug. Hold iron horizontally over sink and press the Self Clean button until water and steam flush out deposits.

How do I use vertical steaming?

Set temperature regulator to MAX. Hold iron vertically 10-30 cm from fabric and press the additional steam button with 4-5 second intervals. Never use on synthetic fabrics or clothes being worn.

What fabrics can I iron at which temperature?

Use low temperature (•) for synthetics like nylon and polyester. Medium (••) for silk and wool. High (•••) for cotton and linen. MAX for maximum heat. Always check garment labels first.

How does the automatic shut-off work?

If the iron remains horizontal for 30 seconds or vertical for 8 minutes, the heating element turns off and the indicator blinks. Moving the iron reactivates it.

Why does the iron make a clicking noise?

The click is the drip valve opening/closing to prevent water leaks when the soleplate is not hot enough. It's normal operation.

How do I descale the iron?

Use the self-clean function regularly, especially in hard water areas. Also replace the water softening cartridge periodically by opening the lid, turning it counterclockwise, and lifting out.

Can I iron with steam at low temperatures?

No. Steam is only available at high temperatures (••• or MAX). The drip valve prevents water from escaping when soleplate is too cool, so you may see steam only at higher settings.

How do I store the iron properly?

After use, set temperature to MIN and steam to OFF. Unplug, drain remaining water, close lid, let cool completely. Wrap the cord loosely and store the iron upright on its heel in a dry, child-proof place.

USER MANUAL VT-1252 BN Vitek

Line drawing of a steam iron with handle and spout, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of an iron iron with steam spraying (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a steam iron with water droplets on the rack (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of an iron steam iron with six identical designs, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a steam iron on a stand, no text or symbols present

Line drawing of a steam iron with attached lock and padlock, labeled 'рис. 7' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

• Do not use the iron after dropping, in case of visible damage or leakage.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface or use a stable ironing board.
  • Always take the power plug out of the mains socket before filling the iron water tank with water.
  • Water inlet lid should be closed during ironing.
• Attention! The unit surfaces get hot during its operation. Do not let open skin areas contact with iron hot surfaces or outgoing steam to avoid burns.
• Pour out water from the tank only after unplugging the iron.
• Never leave the operating iron unattended.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children under 8 years old.
• During the operation and cooling down of the iron keep it in a place, out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
• Children from 8 years old and disabled persons can use the unit only when they are under supervision of a person who is responsible for their safety and who has given them all the necessary and understandable instructions on use of the unit in a safe way and information about danger that can be caused by improper usage of the unit.

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STEAM IRON

Description

1. Water spray nozzle
2. Water tank lid
3. Additional steam release button
4. Steam supply regulator
5. Spray button
6. Heating element on/off indication
7. Power cord protection
8. Base
9. Temperature regulator
10. Water tank
11. Self clean button
12. Maximal water level indicator
13. Iron soleplate
14. Cartridge for water softening
15. Measuring cup

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the iron, please read the instructions carefully and pay attention to the illustrations.

• Before switching on the iron, make sure that your home electricity supply corresponds to the voltage of current specified on the iron.
• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug; insert it into the socket, with secure grounding.
• 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 appliances with high power consumption simultaneously.
• Do not use the iron if the plug or the power cord is damaged or if there are other damages in the iron.
• Use the iron only for the intended purposes as it is described in the manual.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface or use the iron only on the ironing board.
  • Never leave the working iron unattended.
• Always unplug the iron while filling the water tank with water.
• While using the iron, make sure that the water tank lid is firmly closed.

• 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.

• Make sure that the power cord is not hanging over the edge of the ironing board and make sure that it does not touch heated surfaces.
• Before switching on/off the iron set the temperature regulator in position «MIN», and the steam supply regulator in position «¶» (constant steam supply is off).
  • Always unplug the iron if you do not use it.
• To unplug the iron always take it by the plug, do not pull by the power cord.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not immerse the iron into water or other liquids.
• Before taking the iron away for storage, pour out the remaining water and let the iron cool down.
• Pour out water only after you have unplugged the iron.
• Do not use the iron that was fallen in case of visible damages or leakage.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not repair the iron yourself. If there are some damages in the iron apply to the authorized service center.
• Do not allow children to use the iron as a toy.
• Storage the iron in place unavailable for children and disabled people. Do not allow them using the iron without supervision.
• This unit can be used by 8-year-olds and older children and persons with physical, tactile and mental disabilities if they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions by a person who is responsible for their safety on safety measures and information about danger that can be caused by improper usage of the unit.
• Do not allow children to clean and maintain the unit unattended.
• Storage the iron in vertical position in dry cool place unavailable for children.
  • The iron shall be used only at home.
• Do not touch the surface of the unit marked with the symbol while ironing and after it. Danger of burns! (Pic. 9)
• Do not allow children to clean and maintain the unit unattended.

Automatic switching off

There are 2 regimes of iron automatic switching off.

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1. If the iron is fixed in horizontal position within 30 seconds, heating element is off and indicator (6) is blinking. When you start ironing the iron is switched on automatically.
2. If the iron is fixed in vertical position within 8 minutes, heating element is off and indicator (6) is blinking. When you start ironing the iron is switched on automatically.

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 water is very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use only distilled water.

Double anti-scale system

The iron is equipped with double anti-scale system that consists of installed self-clean system and Cartridge for water softening (14). If the water is hard in your region, follow the instruction of section “Choice of water”.

Before usage

• Take out the iron from the package and remove the protective cartoon covering from the iron soleplate (13).
• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage corresponds to the iron's operating voltage.

Filling the water tank

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from electrical power before filling it with water.

• Set the temperature regulator (9) in position «MIN», set the steam release regulator (4) to the position «O» (to the position of steam vapor OFF).
• Open the water tank lid (2) and make sure that the cartridge is in (14) (pict. 1)
• Using the measuring cup (15), fill the water tank with water (10), close the lid (2).

Note:

• Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descaling reagents, chemical substances etc.
• Do not fill it with water above MAX. indicator (12).
• If you need to refill the water tank during ironing, turn off the iron and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Ironing temperature

• Always check the recommended iron temperature indicated on the tag before ironing.
• 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.

Determination Fabric type (temperature)

.	Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low temperature)
··	Silk/wool (medium temperature)
···	Cotton/linen (high temperature)
MAX	Maximum temperature

The table is applicable only to smooth materials.- If another type of material (goffered, embossed, etc.), then it is best to iron it at low temperature.

• First things are to be sorted according to ironing temperature: synthetics to synthetics, wool to wool, cotton to cotton, etc.
• Iron heats up faster than gets cold. So first it is recommended to iron things at low temperature (for example, synthetic fabrics).
• After that start ironing at higher temperatures (silk, wool).- Items made of cotton and linen should be ironed at the last turn.
• If the material contains mixed fibers, it is necessary to establish the lowest temperature of ironing (for example, if the product consists of elastane and cotton, it should be ironed at a temperature suitable for elastin «•»).
• If you can't determine the composition of tissue, then look for a product space that is not noticeable when wearing, and empirically select the temperature of ironing (always start with the lowest temperature and gradually increase it until you get the desired result).
• Corduroy and other tissues, which rapidly begin to be glossy, should be strictly be ironed in one direction (in the direction with the nap) with a slight pressure.
• In order to avoid shiny patches on synthetic and silk fabrics, irone them from the inside.

Setting the ironing temperature

• Put the iron on the base (8).
  – Plug the power cord into an outlet.

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• Turn the regulator(9), set the desired temperature of ironing: «•», «• •», «• • •» or «MAX», depending on tissue type, when that will be done, indicator will light (6).
• When the soleplate (13) warms up to the chosen temperature and the indicator (6) goes off, you can start ironing.

Note:

- When you turn on the iron for the first time, the heating element of the iron burns, so you may receive a small amount of smoke or a extraneous smell, that is normal.

Water spray

• You can moisten the cloth, pressing several times to spray button (5) (Fig. 2).
• Make sure that the tank (10) has enough water.

Dry ironing

– Put the iron on the base (8).
– Plug the power cord into an outlet.
Turn the regulator(9), set the desired temperature of ironing: «•», «••», «•••» or «MAX», depending on tissue type, with indicator lights (6).
- Set the constant supply of steam (4) to position (steam off).
- When the soleplate is heated to the desired temperature, the indicator (6) goes off, you can start ironing.
- After use, set the iron temperature controller (9) to position «MIN».
- Remove the plug from the wall outlet and wait until iron get cool iron.

Steam ironing

Iron is equipped with a drip valve that shuts off the water supply at very low temperature of the soleplate, it prevents the droplets from the openings of the soleplate (13). When the soleplate be heating and cooling, you will hear a distinctive clicking of opening / closing of stop valve, which indicates its normal operation.

– Put the iron on the base (8).
– Plug the power cord into an outlet.
- Make sure that the tank (10) enough water.
- Turn the regulator(9) set the desired temperature of ironing: in the work of area with «MAX» steam the indicator lights (6).
- When the soleplate (13) is heated to the de-

sired temperature, the indicator (6) goes off, you can start ironing.

• With the steam regulators (4) set the required intensity of evaporation, steam will come out of the hole soleplate (13) (Fig. 4).
• After the use, set the iron temperature controller (9) to position «MIN», and the constant control of steam (4) to «(steam off).
• Remove the plug from the wall outlet and wait until iron became cool.

WARNING!

If during operation there is no constant supply of steam, make sure that the position of the regulator of the steam is correct(4) and make sure you have water in the tank.

Additional steam supply

Additional function of steam is useful for ironing of wrinkles and can only be used with high temperature ironing (temperature controller (9) in «MAX» position).

When you press the steam button (3) intense steam will come out of the soleplate.

Note:

- To avoid leakage of water from the steam holes, press the button of additional steam (3) with an interval of 4-5 seconds.

Vertical steaming

Vertical steam function can only be used in high temperature ironing (temperature controller (9) in «MAX» position).

Hold the iron vertically at a distance of 10-30 cm from the garment and press the steam button (3) with an interval of 4-5 seconds, the steam will rapidly get out of the soleplate holes (13) (Fig. 5).

Important information

• Do not perform a vertical steaming for synthetic fabrics.
• When steaming, do not touch the material with the soleplate to avoid melting.
• Never steam clothes, when it is on a person because temperature of the steam is very high, use a coat or clothes hanger.
• Once you've finished ironing, turn off the iron, wait until it cools, then open the filler cap (2), turn the iron and pour off excess water (Fig. 6).

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Cleaning of the steam chamber

To extend the life of the iron it is recommended to perform regular cleaning of the steam chamber, especially in areas with hard tap water.

• Set the constant supply of steam (4) to « steam off.
• Fill the container (10) water to the «MAX» mark (12).
• Put the iron on the base (8).
• Plug the power cord into an outlet.
• Turn the regulator(9) set the maximum heating temperature of the soleplate «MAX», the indicator lights (6).
• When the soleplate (13) warms up to temperature, the indicator (6) disappears. Wait for reheating of the soleplate, after that you can clean the steam chamber.
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Place the iron horizontally above the sink, press and hold the «SELF-CLEAN» button (11).
• Boiling water and steam along with the scum will be coming out of the holes of soleplate (13).
• Slightly shake the iron forward and back until all the water will come from a reservoir (10).
• Put the iron on the base (8) and let it become completely cool.
• When the soleplate (13) is completely cool, wipe it with a piece of dry cloth.
• Before removing iron, make sure that there is no water in the tank (10) and the soleplate (13) is dry.

Care and Cleaning

• Before cleaning the iron, make sure it is unplugged and has cooled down.
• Clean the iron trunk with a slightly damp cloth, then it should be wiped with a dry one.
• The deposits on the soleplate can be removed with a cloth dampened in water and vinegar solution.
• After removing of sediment, polish the surface with a dry cloth.
• Do not clean the soleplate and body of the iron with abrasives.
• Avoid contact of the iron soleplate with sharp metal objects.
• Depending on water hardness in your area, change the water softener cartridge periodi-

cally (14). To remove the cartridge, open the filler (2), turn the cartridge (14) counterclockwise and pull it upward (Fig. 7).

- Install a new cartridge, then turn it clockwise to lock and close the filler (Fig. 8.

Storage

• Set the temperature (9) to «MIN» position, and the constant control of steam (4) to « » (steam off).
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Open the lid of filler (2), turn the iron and drain the remaining water from the water tank (10) (Fig. 6).
• Close the lid of(2).
• Set iron on its heel and let it become completely cool.
  – Roll up the power cord of the iron.
• Keep the iron upright in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children.

Delivery set

Iron - 1 item

Cartridge - 1 item

Measuring cup - 1 item

Manual - 1 item

Technical characteristics

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50/60 Hz

Power: 2270–2700 W

Water tank: 380 ml

Life span of the iron - 3 years

The manufacturer preserves the right to change the design and specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.

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/EC and to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/EC)

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A 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 0606xxxxxx means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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