Panasonic NI-C55SR User manual

Panasonic
Electric Steam Iron
Operating Instructions
NI-C75TR Model No. NI-C55SR/C75TR/C76SR/C77XR/C78SR/C79SR
Safety Information
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE IRON
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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 WA R N i N G injured if you don't follow these
instructions.
You can be exposed to a poten-
À CA U T i Oo 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,
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electric
shock,
fire,
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injury
to persons,
when using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE IRON
. 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.
. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron or
cord in water or other liquids.
. 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.
. Do not allow Cord to touch hot surfaces. Allow the iron to cool completely
before storing. Retract Cord into Cord Reel Unit when storing.
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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.
6. 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 electric shock when the iron is
used. For repair, take it to a qualified serviceman.
8. 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.
9. 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 Heel Rest, ensure that the surface on which the Heel Rest
is placed is stable.
12. Do not use the appliance with the Cord in tangled condition. The supply
Cord might be damaged as a result.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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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 | Oo N To reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to your iron:
1. Never use steam iron cleaning products in the iron, as they may damage
working parts of the iron.
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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/Dry 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.
4. Don't use the Steam or Jet of Steam, while AC Cordis unpluged, water will
remain inside the Soleplate which will cause staining.
Please do not use Steam or Jet of Steam while Temperature Selector Dial
set to "OFF".
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
operation instructions.
COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
Jet of Steam Button / —————} =
Vertical Steam Button WARNING Instruction
Spray Mist Button Please read WARNING before use.
Steam/Dry Selector
Handle
AC Power Cord
Cord Wind Button
Heel Rest
Dry LowSteam High Steam
Cord Reel Unit
Water Fill Opening
Spray Nozzle Thermostat
Operating
: Indicator
"MAX " Line Light
Temperature
Plug Select Indicator
Identification Plate
Soleplate
Detachable Water Tank
= Temperature Selector Dial
Detachable Water Tank
Lock/Release Button

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPER USE OF THE RETRACTABLE
POWER CORD
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 again 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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The steam symbols are used for selecting steam settings. For further details, refer to page
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As a guide to the Fabric Care Symbols, the following symbols are printed for your information.
Fabric Care Symbols \—| A ao O
Washing Bleaching lroning 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.
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HOW TO 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
on the Heel Rest, press
the Tank Lock/Release
Button down and the Tank
will be released.
2. Grasp the Tank and lift
it off the iron.
NOTE: Do not pull on or
damage the rubber gasket
that joins the main part of
the iron with the Water
Tank.
3. Open the Water Fill Open-
ing and fill the Tank up to
the" MAX " Line on the
Tank. To check the level
of water, grasp the Tank
vertically.
4. To re-install the Tank, set
the Tank onto the main
body and press into place
until a click sound is
heard.
. The water level can be
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.
Most tap water can be used in this iron. If water is very hard, distilled or demineralized
water should be used. Do not use water processed through home water softening
systems because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use
water 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" <>" or nc "(steam) zone.
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"c^>" zone: Low Steam, for thin or delicate fabrics requiring a small amount of steam.
eS "zone: High Steam, for fabrics requiring a lot of steam (i. e. thick materials, items
with stubborn wrinkles).
5. Preheat the iron until the Indicator Light goes out, usually about 1-2 minutes.
This Light will go on and off during ironing to indicate the temperature chosen by the
Temperature Selector Dial is being maintained.
6. Hold the iron horizontally and move the Steam/Dry Selector into the steam position.
Steam/Dry Selector is regulated as follows.
NOTE: 3 Positions Steam/Dry Selector .
Dry Low Steam High Steam
(Right : for High Steam, Center: for Low Steam )
Temperature Zone | Steam/Dry Selector Position
7. Whenever the iron is positioned vertically, the steaming action will stop.
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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
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" & " 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 not hot
enough to change water to steam ). If you have not used the " Jet-of-Steam " feature
for a long time, it is necessary to clean the inside of the iron before using this feature
on any clothes to be ironed. Simply test the "Jet-of-Steam" feature several times
away from the ironing board and clothes to be ironed. This will prevent brown spotting
or water spotting on the clothes.

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 ".
Plug the AC Power Cord into the electrical outlet.
3. Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the " & " indication area. 4
4. Preheat the iron until the Indicator Light goes out, usually
about 1-2 minutes.
5. Simply pump the " Jet-of-Steam Button " when steam is
desired. Pump the " Jet-of-Steam Button " several times CY
at the beginning of each ironing session. OJ
6. Allow at least 2-5 seconds between uses of "Jet-of-Steam Ar
Button " to prevent water spotting. Use a press cloth if
necessary.
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CAUTION
Do not use "Jet-of-Steam Button " until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light turns
off after setting the Temperature Selector Dial to" 6 ".
Otherwise hot water may leak from the Soleplate and burns may result.
HOW TO USE "VERTICAL STEAM" FEATURE
To get better results when using vertical steam, hang
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 2-5 seconds
intervals as you pass the iron over the wrinkled fabric.
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WARNING
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.
HOW TO USE THE SPRAY FEATURE
Before using the spray feature, check the fabric label for ironing instructions because some
fabrics may be spotted or stained with moisture.
The spray feature is particularly helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles and where extra
dampening is needed.
The spray may be used with steam or dry ironing.
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1. Simply pump the Spray Mist Button A when spray is desired.
If the spray doesn't work immediately, keep pumping
until it does.
2. 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 stroke.
HOW TO USE AS A DRY IRON
1. Move the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry position.
2. Position the iron vertically, set the Temperature Selector Dial to " OFF ".
3. Plug in the iron.
4. Set the Temperature Selector Dial to the desired position,
(Refer to the Fabric Ironing Chart in this manual on page 12 )
5. Preheat the iron until the Indicator Light goes out, usually about 1-2 minutes.
SELF-CLEANING
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.
1. 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".
2. Preheat at "6" setting (in about 1-2 minutes).
Make sure that the Steam/Dry Selector is in the Dry position.
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
times per second) about 20-30 times.
6. While self-cleaning, tilt the iron up and down slowly to
help clean the entire inside and let the water drip out of
the soleplate vents.
7. Check that all water and steam have completely stopped
coming out of the soleplate vents. After self-cleaning is finished
empty any remaining water from the Water Tank, by turning
the iron upside down to empty the Water Tank 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 O minutes 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 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.
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