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ENGLISH

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It is recommended to fully change the water in the tank 
(7)  from  time  to  time  to  avoid  stagnation  of  water  and 
the appearance of an extraneous smell. 

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The  water  hardness  level  is  different  for  every  region. 
Water  can  contain  hardness  salts  and  other  dissolved 
minerals.  Water  evaporates  in  the  boiler  and  the  resi-
due remains.

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If  water  is  soft  and  does  not  contain  a  lot  of  salts,  the 
scale flakes will from time to time fall off the boiler walls 
and go out with the steam. If the water contains a lot of 
salts, including the hardness salts, then mineral depos-
its will accumulate in the boiler in a significant amount. 
It  will  hinder  steam  generation  and  may  cause  dam-
age.  Scale  flakes  can  clog  valves  and  connections. 
Therefore,  it  is  recommended  to  use  demineralized  or 
distilled water to reduce limescale and salt deposits.

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Regular  jug  filters  do  not  remove  minerals  and  salts 
from  water.  Special  demineralizing  filters  are  used  for 
this purpose.

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If you want to use bottled drinking water, find out its total 
mineralization (usually indicated on the label) and com-
pare it with indicators for tap water (they can be found on 
the  water  supply  company’s  website  or  by  the  Internet 
search). Typically, bottled water salinity is 100-400 mg / l.  
It  may  turn  out  that  the  water  from  the  tap  has  salinity 
several times lower, so that the use of bottled water will 
increase the formation of scale.

Attention! Scale deposits and salts can be removed from 
the boiler only in the service center. This procedure is not 
covered by warranty and requires payment.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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Switch the unit off and unplug it. 

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Drain the remaining water from the tank (7).

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Wipe the steam mop body with a damp cloth. 

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Let  the  cloth  cool  down  for  several  minutes  before 
removing it from the brush.

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You  can  wash  the  microfiber  cloth  in  a  washing 
machine, using a delicate cycle and at temperature not 
exceeding 60°C. 

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Do not use bleachers, fabric softeners or rinses, so the 
cloth can absorb dirt. You can dry the cloth in a dryer.

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For hand wash, use a mild detergent and dry the cloth 
in horizontal position.

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Periodically  wash  the  water  tank.  Avoid  stagnation  of 
water in the tank.

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To remove lime deposits from the water tank, add 1-2 
tablespoons  of  white  vinegar  into  the  full  water  tank, 
close the lid and shake the tank well. Then drain it and 
wash with clean water.

REPLACING OF THE DESCALING FILTER

The unit has a filter containing special resins that can stop 
the lime scale and extend the life of your product. 
It is recommended to replace the filter after 100 uses.

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Disconnect the unit from the mains.

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Remove  the  water  tank  (7)  from  the  unit  body  (3)  by 
pressing the button (8) and pull it out.

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Insert a new filter, press gently and make sure it is per-
fectly seated, then fit the water tank. 

NOTE: The filter may darken, become brown or rusty dur-
ing use, this is normal and not a malfunction.

STORAGE

Note:  After  you  finish  using  the  mop,  remove  the  water 
tank before switching the power off and let the unit oper-
ate for some time until the steam release stops.

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Switch the unit off and unplug it. 

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Follow the requirements of the “Cleaning and care” section.

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Wind the power cord on the special cord storage hooks 
(10, 14).

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Place the mop vertically.

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Keep the steam supply away from children in a dry and 
cool place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Let the unit cool down completely before performing any maintenance works or troubleshooting.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Low steam  
or no steam

The water tank is empty

Fill the water tank with water

The steam nozzle is clogged

Clean the steam nozzle (it is on the bottom of the brush)

Lime scales and salt deposits 
accumulated in the water tank

Remove the lime scales and salt deposits from the water 
tank

Scale formed in the boiler

Remove the scale from the boiler  
This procedure must be performed in the authorized 
service center and it is not covered by the warranty.

The steam supply control button was not 
pressed

Press the steam supply control button once

The unit is 
not switched 
on

No power supply 

Make sure that the unit is connected to the mains

On/off button was not pressed

Press the on/off button

The fuse was blown out

Apply to the authorized service center.

If  problems  persist  or  are  not  listed  above,  please  contact  an  authorized  service  center  (

www.vitek.ru)  or  contact  the 

Customer Support.

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