Vitek VT-2660 Manual Instruction page 8

ENGLISH
GARMENT STEAMER VT-2660
The handheld garment steamer is intended for deli-
cate fabrics and for smoothing of folds on clothes or
furniture.
DESCRIPTION
1. Removable water tank
2. Steam release button
3. Steam lock button
4. Operating surface with steam release openings
5. Upper part of the unit body
6. Heating element on/off indicator
7. Handle
8. Water inlet lid
9. Brush attachment
10. Measuring cup
ATTENTION!
For additional protection it is reasonable to install a
residual current device (RCD) with nominal operation
current not exceeding 30 mA, to install RCD, contact
a specialist.
SAFETY MEASURES AND OPERATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Before using the garment steamer, read this in-
struction manual carefully and keep it for future ref-
erence.
• Use the unit for its intended purpose only, as speci-
fied in this manual. Mishandling the unit may lead to
its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage
to his/her property.
• Make sure that the operating voltage of the unit
indicated on the label corresponds to your home
mains voltage.
• The power plug has a grounding contact, connect it
to the socket with reliable grounding contact.
• To avoid fire, do not use adapters for connecting
the unit to the mains.
• Do not touch the unit body, the power cord and the
power plug with wet hands.
• Switch the unit off and unplug it when the water
tank becomes empty.
• Never leave the unit connected to the mains unat-
tended.
• Do not use the unit near heating appliances, heat
sources or open flame.
• Do not use the unit in proximity to the kitchen sink,
in bathrooms, near swimming pools or other con-
tainers filled with water.
• If the unit is dropped into water, unplug it imme-
diately, and only then you can take the unit out of
water. Apply to the service center for testing or re-
pairing the unit.
• Do not use the unit in places where aerosols are
used or sprayed, in proximity to inflammable
liquids and in places where such liquids are
stored.
• Place the garment steamer vertically on an even,
dry, moisture- and heat-resistant surface, do not
place it horizontally and do not turn it over during
the operation.
• Use only the brush attachment supplied with the
unit.
• Before using the unit, make sure that the brush at-
tachment is set and fixed properly.
• During the operation hold the steamer vertically,
keep your hand on the same level with the steam
supply button.
• It is recommended to fill the water tank with tap
water which was additionally cleaned with domes-
tic filters. Do not use carbonated water or any per-
fume additives.
• Ensure that water level is not above the maximal
level mark «MAX».
• Do not block the steam release openings and do
not insert any foreign objects into the openings.
• During the operation the upper part of the unit
body and the operating surface of the steamer
become very hot, do not touch the operating sur-
face and the upper part of the unit body to avoid
getting burns.
• Avoid getting burns by hot steam.
• Never steam clothes on a person, use a hanger.
• Never direct the operating steamer onto people,
animals and plants as well as onto furniture, elec-
tric appliances, books and any other objects that
can be damaged by hot steam. The distance
between the furniture and the garment steamer
should be 5-15 cm.
• Do not use the power cord as a carrying handle,
carry the unit by the handle.
• Unplug the unit after usage or before cleaning.
• When unplugging the unit hold the power plug and
remove it from the mains socket, do not pull the
power cord – this can lead to its damage and cause
short circuit.
• For child safety reasons do not leave polyethylene
bags used as packaging unattended.
Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethyl-
ene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
• This unit is not intended for usage by children.
• Do not leave children unattended to avoid them us-
ing the unit as a toy.
• Do not allow children to touch the operating sur-
face, unit body, power cord or power plug during
operation of the unit.
• Be especially careful if children or disabled persons
are near the operating unit.
• During the unit operation and breaks between
operation cycles, place the unit out of reach of
children.
• The unit is not intended to be used by people with
physical, sensory or mental disabilities (includ-
ing children) or by persons lacking experience or
knowledge if they are not under supervision of a
person who is responsible for their safety or if they
are not instructed by this person on the usage of
the unit.
• From time to time check the power cord integrity.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by the manufacturer, a maintenance service or sim-
ilar qualified personnel to avoid danger.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord or the power
plug is damaged, if the unit works improperly and
after it was dropped.
• Do not repair the unit by yourself. Do not disas-
semble the unit by yourself, if any malfunction is
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