Panasonic NI-C78SR iron
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1. FILL WITH WATER Make sure the iron is turned off and the AC Power Cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet The iron can be filled with the Detachable Water Tank in place or removed Confirm that the Steam Dry Selector is set at the Dry ironing position LEFT when installing or removing the Tank 1 When the iron is sitting up 3 Open the Water Fill Open 4 To re install the Tank set on the Heel Rest press ing and fill the Tank up to the Tank onto the main the Tank Lock Release the MAX Line on the body and press into place Button down and the Tank Tank To check the level until a click sound is will be released of water grasp the Tank heard 2 Grasp the Tank and lift vertically 5 The water level can be it off the iron observed through the transparent part of the Tank when iron is placed vertically When the water level becomes low refill the Tank following the procedure described in steps 1 to 4 above NOTE Do not pull on or damage the rubber gasket that joins the main part of the iron with the Water Tank Most tap water can be used in this iron If water is very hard distilled or demineralized water should be used If distilled water is used the iron must be seasoned by using tap water for the first four times After that tap water should be used once a month This is necessary to coat the steam chamber systems because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron Do not use wate2. not hot HOW TO USE THE SPRAY FEATURE enough to change water to steam If you have not used the Jet of Steam feature Before using the spray feature check the fabric label for ironing instructions because some for a long time it is necessary to clean the inside of the iron before using this feature fabrics may be spotted or stained with moisture on any clothes to be ironed Simply test the Jet of Steam feature several times The spray feature is particularly helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles and where extra away from the ironing board and clothes to be ironed This will prevent brown spotting dampening is needed or water spotting on the clothes The spray may be used with steam or dry ironing 8 a the garmenton a clothes hanger Curtains and drapes may also be steamed once they re hung Hold the iron away from your body close to but not touching the fabric Pull the fabric tight with your free hand and pump the Vertical Steam Button Jet of Steam Button at 5 second intervals as you pass the iron over the wrinkled fabric Never iron clothes on the body or point your iron at anyone when steaming Keep hands and body away from steam areas while using vertical steam feature If the spray doesn t work immediately keep pumping until it does To get a finer spray pump the button vigorously To get a more powerful spray pump the button more slowly For best results use a quick full stro
3. CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE IRON For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us at http www panasonic com contactinfo or visit us at http www panasonic com consumersupport U S A For assistance please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at http www panasonic com consumersupport Puerto Rico i82000 0M79B SAFE USE OF THE IRON Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others The safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION These words mean You can be killed or seriously A WAR N i N G injured if you don t follow in structions You can be exposed to a poten A CA U T i 0 N tially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury The safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is how to reduce the chance of injury and what can happen if the instructions are not followed Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Iron Your Iron is an appliance to be used only for ironing fabrics on an ironing board IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of burns A WAR N i N G electric shock fire or injury to persons when using your iron basic safety precaut
4. continuously reduces scale build up in the vaporizing chamber of the iron This system makes it possible to use the steam function for a long period of time and prevents steam vents from clogging 10 HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR IRON AFTER EACH USE 1 Turn the iron off and unplug 2 Empty the iron immediately after using Do not store the iron with water in it 3 Move the Steam Dry Selector into the Dry position K If the Steam Dry Selector is not in the Dry position rot after using remaining water will move into the Soleplate and damage the Soleplate and may result in burns during the next initial use of the iron 4 Wait until the iron has cooled before storing it and always set it on the Heel Rest to protect the Soleplate from scratches corrosion or stains 5 After letting iron cool completely push the Cord Wind Button to wind the cord Store the iron vertically in a safe place after winding cord completely Please see Important Safety Instructions on page3 items 4 and 5 OUTSIDE SURFACE OF IRON After unplugging and cooling the iron simply wipe off with a damp cloth and if necessary use a mild detergent NEVER USE ANY HARSH CLEANERS SOLEPLATE Starch and other residue may be easily removed from the Soleplate with a damp cloth To avoid scratching the finish never use a metallic pad to clean the Soleplate and never place the iron on a rough surface If synthetics are ironed at too high a te
5. d Pump the Jet of Steam Button several times CY at the beginning of each ironing session OJ 6 Allow at least 5 seconds between uses of Jet of Steam S Button to prevent water spotting Use a press cloth if necessary Dry Low Steam High Steam Right for High Steam Center for Low Steam Temperature Zone Do not use Jet of Steam Button until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light turns off after setting the Temperature Setting Dial at 6 Otherwise hot water may leak from the Soleplate and burns may result HOW TO USE VERTICAL STEAM FEATURE Now steam ironing can begin S ad To get better results when using vertical steam hang 7 Whenever the iron is positioned vertically the steaming action will stop A CAUTION Do not use the Steam Dry Selector at low or high steam positions until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light turns off after setting the Temperature Setting Dial within the steam range Otherwise hot water may leak from the Soleplate and burns may result HOW TO USE JET OF STEAM FEATURE A WARN I N G The Jet of Steam feature provides extra steam which goes deep into the garment and is helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles The Jet of Steam feature operates properly only inthe amp indication area of the Temperature Selector Dial when steam or dry ironing If used at lower setting water spotting will occur because the iron is
6. gain while guiding it into the reel READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING YOUR Panasonic IRON TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE IRON FEATURES HELPFUL IRONING TIPS The Temperature Selector Dial of the Panasonic iron has numbers dots and steam symbols a The numbers are indicated as 1 lowest setting through 6 highest setting For general information of the number settings refer to the heel rest For more detailed information refer to page 12 of this instruction book b The dots are symbols for 3 temperature ranges e Low Temperature ee Medium Temperature eee High Temperature Some fabrics are labeled with these dots as a guide for selecting the proper ironing temperature setting c The steam symbols are used for selecting steam settings For further details refer to page 6 10 L do 2 amp 2 As a guide to the Fabric Care Symbols the following symbols are printed for your information Fabric Care Symbols A C O Washing Bleaching Ironing Dry Cleaning A symbol crossed out indicates that the article of clothing must not be subjected to the particular treatment EXAMPLE DO NOT BLEACH X Before ironing sort the garments according to the different heat settings required Iron fabrics that require a lower temperature first Do not touch plastic buttons with a hot iron because they may melt Be careful around zippers and similar items to prevent the soleplate from scratching E 5 HOW TO
7. ic shock when the iron is used For repair take it to a qualified serviceman Close supervision is necessary for this appliance being used by or near children Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts hot water or steam Hot water may leak from the iron Use caution when filling or turning the steam iron upside down 10 To protect against burns or injury to persons do not direct steam toward the body when ironing or self cleaning 11 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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS A WAR N i N G trie risk of electric 1 Do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit to avoid a circuit overload 2 If an extension cord is absolutely necessary use a cord rated a minimum of 10 amperes Cords rated for less amperage may overheat and should not be used Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it can not be accidentally pulled or tripped over CA U T j 0 N To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to your iron O Co Oo 3 1 Never use steam iron cleaning products in the iron as they may damage working parts of the iron 2 Do not use water additives or substitute water such as linen or scented water in the steam iron They can stain fabrics 3 If the Steam D
8. ions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE IRON 1 Use the iron only for its intended purpose for ironing fabrics on board To protect against burns or injury to persons do not iron or steam fabrics while being worn on the body 2 To protect against the risk of electric shock do not immerse the iron or cord in water or other liquids 3 The iron should always be turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from outlet Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect 9 4 Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Allow the iron to cool completely before storing Retract cord into cord reel unit when storing 5 The power cord and plug may present a risk of personal injury when the cord is allowed to retract freely Always hold the plug and cord with one hand while pressing the cord wind button with other hand and retract the cord slowly to reduce the risk of the cord WHIPPING which has the potential risk of causing injury to the face eyes etc Never allow children to play with the iron or the retractable power cord Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling or emptying water and when not in use 7 To avoid the risk of electric shock do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged Do not disassemble the iron Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electr
9. ke HOW TO USE AS A DRY IRON Rondo 5 Move the Steam Dry Selector to the Dry position Position the iron vertically set the Temperature Selector Dial to OFF Plug in the iron Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the desired position Refer to the Fabric Ironing Chart in this manual on page 12 Preheat the iron until the indicator light goes out usually about 1 2 minutes SELF CLEANING 3 Set the dial to OFF and remove the AC plug 4 Hold the iron horizontally over the sink 5 Pump the Jet of Steam Button quickly at least 3 6 While self cleaning tilt the iron up and down slowly to 7 Check that all water and steam have completely stopped With the self cleaning feature you can flush out mineral residue from the steam generating chamber and the steam vents refreshing your iron each time for a longer steaming life It is very important to operate the self cleaning feature after each steam ironing to prevent mineral accumulations from hardening Check water level Water level should be at 1 2 full mark When water level is less than half full fill with water according to the instructions in HOW TO FILL WITH WATER Preheat at 6 setting in about 1 2 minutes Make sure that the Steam Dry Selector is in the Dry position times per second about 20 30 times help clean the entire inside and let the water drip out of the soleplate vents coming out of
10. mperature not only is the fabric usually ruined but the iron Soleplate is often covered with the melted remains of the synthetic fabric The best way to remove synthetic residue from the Soleplate is to heat the iron and to iron over an old cotton rag A CAUTION Never use steam iron cleaners in the iron since they may damage the working parts of the iron SPECIFICATIONS Power Source 120V 60Hz 10 A 1200W 3 1 Ib 1 4kg Power Consumption Net Weight 11 FABRIC IRONING CHART NOTES 1 Check fabric for specific ironing instructions always follow manufacturer s instructions 2 Iron blended fabrics at setting for lower temperature fiber or for the highest percentage fiber 3 Use caution some synthetics may melt at high temperature Temperature Selector Setting Fabric Ironing Recommendations ACRYLIC ACRILAN CRESLAN ORLON ACETATE METALLICS SUEDE Dry iron on wrong side or use a press cloth on top of fabric Don t sprinkle water directly on fabric to avoid spots To iron suede cover ironing board with brown paper and use it as a press cloth NYLON ANTORON CAPROLAN SILK Dry iron on wrong side PERM PRESS RAYONS POLYESTER DACRON FORTREL KODEL TRIACETATE ARNEL W n W COTTON Dry iron on wrong side To touch up collars cuffs pockets etc iron lightly on right side WOOL VELVET Steam ironing is suggested Ne
11. r additives or substitute water such as linen or scented water in the steam iron They can stain fabrics or damage the iron HOW TO USE AS A STEAM IRON 1 Fill the iron as described in HOW TO FILL WITH WATER 2 Position the iron vertically and be sure the Temperature Selector Dial is set to OFF 3 Plug the AC Cord into the electrical outlet 4 Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the lt 4 gt or A steam zone 6 A gt zone Low steam for thin or delicate fabrics requiring a small amount of steam 1 Fill the iron as described in HOW TO FILL WITH WATER ey zone High steam for fabrics requiring a lot of steam i e thick materials items with 2 Position the iron vertically and be sure the Temperature stubborn wrinkles Selector Dial is set to OFF 5 Preheat the iron until the indicator light goes out usually about 1 2 minutes Plug the AC Power Cord into the electrical outlet This light will go on and off during ironing to indicate the temperature chosen by the 3 Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the amp indication area g Temperature Selector Dial is being maintained 4 Preheat the iron until the indicator light goes out usually 6 Hold the iron horizontally and move the Steam Dry Selector into the steam position about 1 2 minutes Steam Dry Selector is regulated as follows 5 Simply pump the Jet of Steam Button when steam is NOTE 3 Positions Steam Dry Selector desire
12. ry Selector is not at Dry position after using remaining water will move into the Soleplate and can result in burns at the next use of the iron SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For proper use of your iron read remaining safety cautions and operation instructions COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION Jet of Steam Button Vertical Steam Button Spray Mist Button Steam Dry Selector Warning Instruction Please read warning before use Handle AC Power Cord Cord Wind Button Heel Rest Dry LowSteam High Steam Water Fill Opening Cord Reel Unit Thermostat Operating Indicator Light Spray Nozzle MAX Line Temperature Select Indicator Soleplate Detachable Water Tank Identification Plate Temperature Selector Dial Detachable Water Tank Lock Release Button INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPER USE OF THE RETRACTABLE POWER CORD Please see Warning on page 2 3 1 Unwind the Power Cord far enough to plug into a wall outlet allowing enough length to operate the iron 2 If the Power Cord seems hard to unwind due to improper winding pull firmly until it is released 3 When retracting the Power Cord always hold the Plug with one hand while pressing the Cord Wind Button with the other hand and retract the cord slowly 4 If the Cord does not retract completely pull it out slightly and wind it a
13. the soleplate vents After self cleaning is finished empty any remaining water from the Water Reservoir by turning the iron upside down to empty the Water Reservoir from water inlet 8 Iron on a towel to remove any drops of water remaining on the bottom of iron 9 Allow the iron to cool and store on its Heel Rest Never store an iron on its Soleplate or with water in it 10 If water still remains inside the Soleplate after self cleaning operation dry out the iron by setting the iron on the 6 setting to vaporize the remaining water After the iron is dry follow the instructions under AFTER EACH USE ELECTRONIC 3 WAY AUTO SHUT OFF FUNCTION 1 When the iron is not moved with its soleplate facing down A or on its side B for approx 60 seconds the iron will automatically shut off power to the heater 2 When the iron is not moved on its Heel Rest C for approx 10 minutes the iron will automatically shut off power to the heater 3 To resume ironing and turn the iron back on simply move the iron in any manner If the iron has been left in the auto shut off mode for 10 minutes or more allow the iron to reheat until the Indicator Light goes out 1 Ominutes to OFF NOTE 1 The Auto Shut Off System works regardless of position of the Temperature Selector Dial 2 Always unplug the iron when you finish ironing STAY CLEAN VENTS Except NI C55SR The built in Anti Calcium System in the Detachable Water Tank
14. ver iron completely dry To iron velvet steam iron holding the slightly above the fabric COTTON Steam ironing is suggested Sprinkle water on the fabric depending on its thickness Iron dark fabric on wrong side to avoid unwanted sheen Trademarks of Fiber Manufacturers Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 http www panasonic com contactinfo Steam ironing is suggested Iron dark fabrics on wrong side to avoid unwanted sheen Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 http www panasonic com consumersupport 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All rights reserved Printed in China 12
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