PANASONIC NI-FS600 (01) PDF MANUAL

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use.

Always read and obey all safety messages provided in the manual and on your appliance.

When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions before using the iron.

To avoid any circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

If an extension AC cord is absolutely necessary, use an AC cord rated a minimum of 10 amperes. An AC cord rated for less amperage may overheat and should not be used. Care should be taken to arrange the AC cord so that it cannot be accidentally pulled or tripped over.

Use the iron only for its intended purpose, for ironing fabrics. To protect against burns or injury to persons, do not iron or steam fabrics while being worn on the body.

To protect against any risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron or AC cord in water or other liquids.

Unplug the Power plug to disconnect from outlet by grasping the plug; do not pull the AC cord or touch it with wet hands.

Always unplug the appliance during filling, emptying, cleaning and when not in use.

Do not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the mains. Keep it away from children.

Do not allow the AC cord to touch hot surfaces of the iron.

If the AC cord or Plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their authorised service agent to avoid a hazard. Do not apply the AC cord to other electrical appliances.

During operating, you should prevent hot surfaces such as the Soleplate or Fabric protective cover etc., from contacting body, metallic objects and thermo-labile objects so as not to scald or damage objects.

If you notice any smoke or fire coming out from the product, stop using it immediately and unplug the unit from the mains to avoid fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or service agent to seek further assistance.

The iron should not be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. Do not repair by yourself; it should be repaired by the designated service center.

The Iron head must be firmly rested on the Iron holder, and the Power base must be placed on a flat and stable floor. Otherwise, the Soleplate may be scratched, or even injuries or scalds may be caused if the Iron head falls over.

The Hanger hook of the Telescopic pole cannot hold other heavy things or the Iron head. Otherwise, the product may fall over, resulting in product damages or personal injuries.

Be sure to wear the Insulated glove before you attempt to install or remove the Fabric protective cover during ironing. Otherwise, scalds may be caused.

Do not use the appliance with the Corded hose entangled. It may cause the Corded hose damage, electric shock and fire.

Do not move the Power base by pulling the Corded hose. It may cause the Corded hose damage, electric shock and fire.

Beware that hot condensed water may be produced on the Fabric protective cover due to steaming.

Do not change the installation location of the Iron holder.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Don’t touch the hot surface (such as Soleplate, Fabric protective cover, Iron holder and the hot surface around it). This may cause scalds.

Do not touch the steam during use. This may cause scalds.

Do not place the Power base sidelong. This may cause water leakage, and then damage floors and carpets.

Do not place the Iron head directly on the Power base. This may damage the product, floors and carpets.

Do not turn upside-down; put the Iron head back correctly as instructed. This may cause the product to fall, injury or burns.

Prohibit contact with hot surfaces or steam.

Prevent accidents such as the iron falling.

Operate the unit as illustrated, for example, by keeping the power base upright.

Do not add perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals, they can stain fabrics; instead, use room temperature tap water for it.

Be careful to use the Water tank to avoid falling; it may cause water leak to the floor and cause slipping or other variety of injuries.

Do not set the Steam selector to the steam position until the Thermostat indicator light goes off after pressing the Power button “ON/OFF” down; hot water will come out from the soleplate and cause injury.

Do not move the Power base until it has fully cooled down; it may cause scald.

Do not put the Soleplate too close to you or others since steam may unexpectedly erupt from it; otherwise it may cause scald.

Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of steam.

Be sure to assemble your product on a flat and stable floor.

1. Take the Power base, Telescopic pole, Hanger hook and other accessories out of the package.

2. Insert the larger end of the Telescopic pole into the connector on the Power base correctly, and then turn the Fixing nut clockwise to tighten.

3. Release the Lock button on the Telescopic pole, pull the Telescopic pole upward to a proper height, and then lock the Lock button.

4. Attach the Hanger hook onto the smaller end of the Telescopic pole. To do so, align the small hole of the Hanger hook with the small pad on the Telescopic pole, and then push with force the Hanger hook into the Telescopic pole.

5. Place the Iron head into the Iron holder on the Telescopic pole.

1. Place the assembled product on a level and stable place.

2. Remove the Water tank by gently lifting its tail upward from the rear of the Power base.

3. Invert the Water tank upside down, and hold it bottom up.

4. Open the cover at the bottom of the Water tank. Put the Water tank under a faucet and fill it with proper amount of water, and then close the cover correctly.

5. Attach the Water tank back to the Power base until they are interlocked.

Note:

a) Do not fill water over the “MAX” line. (Be sure to fasten the cover before you check the full scale mark.)

b) The Water tank capacity is approx. 2L, and it is available for about 100 minutes of High steam usage. Fill it with proper amount of water according to your need. (Please refer to the water indication window that prompts “0.5L” or “1L”).

c) When filling water, avoid accumulating water in the groove around the water inlet. Before installing the Water tank back, clean any water in the groove.

1. Set the Steam selector to the “0” position, put the Iron head into the Iron holder.

2. Plug the AC cord into the electrical outlet.

3. Press the Power button “ON/OFF” to light the Power indicator up. At the same time, the Temperature indicator also lights up and the Soleplate begins to heat up.

4. Wait about 1 minute until the Thermostat indicator light goes off when the product is ready to use.

Note:

a) When the Soleplate has finished heating up, the Thermostat indicator light will go off automatically.

b) During ironing, the Thermostat indicator light lights on and off alternately to indicate that the Soleplate is heating up or has heated up.

1. Hang your garment on a hanger, and then attach the hanger to the Hanger hook.

2. Wait until the Thermostat indicator light goes off, and set the Steam selector according to the required steam amount.

• It may take some time to jet out steam when you use the product for the first time.

• It may take a shorter time to jet out steam if you set the Steam selector to the High steam level. After steam erupts, set the Steam selector to an appropriate level as required.

• After steam has been coming out for a period of time, the jet of steam tends to slow down. This is normal. We recommend to turn off the steam when you sort out or change your clothes.

3. To get better results, pull the garment tight with one hand while ironing with the other hand.

4. To iron with the Fabric protective cover, wear the Insulated glove and attach the Fabric protective cover onto the Soleplate before ironing. (Refer to the section “FABRIC AND IRONING RECOMMENDATIONS”.)

5. To facilitate ironing, place the Ironing auxiliary board behind the collar, sleeves, pockets and other positions of the garment if necessary. (For NI-FS900 only)

Note:

a) When attaching the Fabric protective cover, make sure its edges snap into the grooves on the Iron head.

b) Do not allow the Ironing auxiliary board to touch the hot Soleplate. (For NI-FS900 only)

1. Manual closing of steam (for NI-FS900/FS600): To manually close steam, set the Steam selector to the “0” position.

2. Automatic steam stop (for NI-FS900 only): When the Iron head is placed into the Iron holder, the Automatic steam stopper will stop the steam temporarily. When you pick up the Iron head for use, the steam will be turned on automatically and return to the status before closing.

Note:

a) Close the steam before placing the Iron head into the Iron holder (For NI-FS600 only).

b) Steam or hot condensed water will be absorbed by the Sponge in the Iron holder; clean the Sponge after the Iron holder has fully cooled down.

When necessary, this product can be used as a horizontal steam iron.

1. Keep your garment flat on the ironing board.

2. Wait until the Thermostat indicator light goes off, and set the Steam selector according to the required steam amount.

3. Select a proper ironing method according to the fabric type. (Refer to the section “FABRIC AND IRONING RECOMMENDATIONS”.)

Note: The Soleplate can get pretty hot in use. Be careful not to damage clothes that cannot withstand high temperature while ironing them on an ironing board.

Please clean and maintain your product as the following.

(1) Drainage, Cleaning and Maintenance of the Water tank

1. Turn off the Power button, unplug the Power plug.

2. Take out the Water tank from the Power base, rotate to open the cover, shake the Water tank to clean its inner wall with the remaining water (or after filling proper amount of water), and then drain the Water tank.

(2) Handling method of the remained water in the Power base

1. After draining the Water tank, plug the Power plug and press down the Power button “ON/OFF”.

2. Hold the Iron head horizontally and set the Steam selector to the High (“2” or “3”) steam position.

3. The remained water in the Power base will be transported to the hot Soleplate and become steam.

4. Wait until the steam has come out completely from the Soleplate, and then set the Steam selector to the “0” position.

5. Turn off the Power button, unplug the Power plug.

(3) Cleaning and Maintenance of the Iron head and Power base

1. Unplug the Power plug, wait until the Iron head, Iron holder and Power base have fully cooled down.

2. Wipe the Soleplate and the Power base with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dipped with neutral detergent to clean.

Note: Never use such cleaning products as the thinner, cleanser and volatile solvent to wash the Iron head or the Power base; otherwise damages may be caused.

(4) Handling method of the Sponge

Steam or hot condensed water will be absorbed by the Sponge in the Iron holder, remove the Sponge and wash it with clean water, squeeze off the water, and air dry it in a dry place.

Note: As the Sponge is made from plant fiber, do not twist or pull the Sponge with too much force when washing it.

(5) Storage

1. Place the Iron head into the Iron holder.

2. Set the Steam selector to the “0” position.

3. Turn off the Power button, unplug the AC cord.

4. Store the product in a safe place.

Causes:

The Power plug has not been plugged in or the Power button has not been pressed down.

The product circuit fails or the fuse is broken down.

Solution:

Insert the Power plug and be sure to press the Power button.

Have your product repaired by the specified service agent.

Causes:

The Steam selector is not turned on.

The Water tank is empty.

The Water pipe is bent and thus the water cannot smoothly run through it.

The Water tank is not be installed correctly to the Power base.

The Water tank is broken.

Solution:

Set the Steam selector to the proper level of steam.

Fill the Water tank with water.

Ensure the Water pipe is not bent.

Attach the Water tank to the Power base correctly.

Have the Water tank replaced by the specified service agent.

Causes:

The Water pipe is loose or damaged.

The cover is loose or damaged.

Solution:

Have your product repaired by the specified service agent.

Close the cover correctly or change a new cover.

Causes:

The Lock button is damaged.

The garment on the hanger is too heavy.

Solution:

Have the Telescopic pole replaced by the specified service agent.

Lighten the weight loaded to the hanger.

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① Hanger hook

② Lock button

③ Iron head

④ Iron holder

⑤ Telescopic pole

⑥ Cord hook

⑦ Corded hose retainer

⑧ Power plug

⑨ AC cord

⑩ Thermostat indicator light

⑪ Steam selector (NI-FS900: 0: Steam off, 1: Low steam, 2: Middle steam, 3: High steam; NI-FS600: 0: Steam off, 1: Low steam, 2: High steam)

⑫ Handle

⑬ Corded hose

⑭ Fixing nut

⑮ Water tank

⑯ Power button (Power indicator)

⑰ Power base

⑱ Power base roller (bottom)

⑲ Soleplate

⑳ Automatic steam stopper (NI-FS900 only)

㉑ Sponge