Panasonic NI-WT960 User manual

English
Operating Instructions
使用說明書
Arahan Penggunaan
Steam Iron
Household Use Only
蒸氣電熨斗
僅限家庭使用
Seterika Wap
Penggunaan Rumah Sahaja
繁體中文
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Model No.
型號
Model NI-WT980
NI-WT960

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Operating Instructions
Steam Iron
Household Use Only
Model No. NI-WT980
NI-WT960
Contents
Safety precautions..........................................4
Parts identification..........................................8
How to fill the Water Tank...............................8
Using the steam iron.......................................9
How to use the “Spray” feature....................12
How to use as a dry iron................................12
How to care for and store your iron.............13
Q&A................................................................16
Trouble shooting...........................................17
Specifications.........................................17
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely
and save them for future use.

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Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to
property, always observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard,
injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and
improper use is performed.
WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury
or property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions
to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that
must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that
must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.
WARNING
Do not wrap the Power Cord around the iron when storing.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe
the following:
Do not use when the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or hot.
Never use the
iron if the Power Plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
Do not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the outlet .
Do not connect or disconnect the Power Plug to a household outlet
with wet hands.
Do not damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or twist the Power Cord.
Do not place anything heavy on or pinch the Power Cord.
Do not use with the Power Cord bundled.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine or
the like).
Do not use the iron with a wet hand.

Never modify, disassemble, or repair.
- Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal operation.
Contact an authorized service center for repair.
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WARNING
Do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
- Doing so may cause burns, electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
The iron must be used and rested on a flat, stable surface. When
placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the
stand is placed is stable.
- If placed on a shaggy rug or other unstable location, the iron may fall
over and cause damage to the rug, injury or burns.
Regularly clean the Power Plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
- Disconnect the Power Plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
Immediately stop using and unplug the Power Plug if there is an
abnormality or malfunction.
Examples of abnormalities:
· The iron stops occasionally, the Power Cord or the Power Plug is
abnormally hot or discolored.
· The iron is deformed or smells of burning.
- Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
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 iron .
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source
matched to the rated voltage indicated on the iron .
Fully insert the Power Plug.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe the
following:
The Power Plug must be unplugged before filling water to the Water
Tank.

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WARNING
Do not touch the hot surface (such as Soleplate, and the hot surface
around it).
If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized
personnel.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Do not touch the steam or“Power Shot”during use.
•When using an ironing board which steam can penetrate, do not put
your hand, leg, etc.under the ironing board.
•Do not aim the steam towards your hand, knee, or any other part of the
body.
•Do not use steam or “Power Shot” when the iron is partially sticking
out from the ironing board.
•Do not iron the clothes that you are wearing.
Do not insert pins or needles into the iron or use it on clothes with
sewing needles or the like inserted.
Do not put the Soleplate too close to you or others since steam may
unexpectedly erupt from it.
Do not use the iron with the exception of fabric.
Do not store the iron until it has fully cooled down.
The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, and there are
visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
- Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or
fire, please observe the following:
CAUTION

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CAUTION
Disconnect the Power Plug by holding the wire instead of pulling on
the Power Cord.
- Failure to do so may break the wire, and may cause burns, electric shock,
or fire due to a short circuit.
Only use tap water in the iron.
Do not add perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or
other chemicals in theWaterTank.
- Doing so may cause discoloration in the clothes.
Do not repeatedly and quickly press the Power Shot Button.
- If repeating operation over an interval of less than 2 seconds, burns due to
hot water leaks may result.
If the shot intensity is low, do not operate the Power Shot Button.
- Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks.
Do not tilt or violently move the iron back and forth.
- Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks.
Use a dry iron on moist clothing (spray misted).
Care should be taken when using the iron.
- Steam emission may cause personal injury.
Test on an inconspicuous area when using with following fabric.
Or, place a cloth over the fabric to prevent marks on the fabric.
·
Expensive or specially processed fabrics (velvet, acrylic, nylon,
cashmere, etc.)
· Fabrics that are labeled as “low heat” or “medium heat”, or dark colored
fabrics.
Drain water from theWaterTank after use.
- Failure to do so may cause the water to leak out from the Soleplate when
the iron is used next time.
Do not store the Power Cord coiled with sharp angles.
- This may damage the cord.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or
fire, please observe the following:
Always unplug the Power Plug during not in use.
- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock.

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Parts identification
Thermostat Operating Indicator
Light
Handle
Spray Mist Button
Power Shot Button
Steam/Dry Selector
Water Fill Cover
Spray Nozzle
Soleplate
MaximumWater Level Indicator
Self-Cleaning Button
Power Switch [ / ]
WaterTank
Heel Rest
Power Cord
Power Plug Accessory
Cup
Power type may vary
comply with respective
country or region requirement.
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ABCD
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How to fill the Water tank
1
1Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry
position to avoid water leakage.
2
2Open theWater Fill Cover, hold the
iron as shown and fill the WaterTank
with tap water up to“MAX”dot (about
350 mL).
•Use the cup for filling.
Before using the iron, check the fabric label.

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3Check for the correct water fill
level with the iron in the Heel rest
position.
4
4Close theWater Fill Cover.
Note
• Do not overfill the Water Tank. Steam will release through the vents when
the iron is positioned vertically.
• Be sure the Water Fill Cover is closed during use.
Using the steam iron
How to use as a steam iron
1
1Fill theWaterTank with tap water as described in “How to
fill the Water Tank”.
2
2
3
3Plug the Power Plug into a socket.
4
4Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry
position, and then set the Power switch
to “ ”.
The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light switches on.
•If the temperature of the Soleplate is high,the light
switches off.
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5Preheat the iron until theThermostat Operating Indicator
Light switches off, usually it takes about 1 minute.
The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light flashes while ironing to indicate
the temperature is being maintained.
Position the iron in the Heel rest position
and be sure the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

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6Use iron after holding the iron horizontally and
setting the Steam/Dry Selector to the Steam
position.
• Whenever the iron is positioned vertically, the steaming action will stop.
Note
• The Anti-Drip System will activate when the temperature of the Soleplate’s
surface drops. At the same time, the steam will stop. It is not a sign of malfunction
even click sound is heard.TheThermostat Operating Indicator Light will switch
on, wait until it switches off.
CAUTION:
Do not aim the steam at any parts of your body or others.
3 position Steam/Dry Selector
Dry Low steam High steam

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How to use the“Power Shot”feature
The “Power Shot” feature provides extra steam which goes deep into the
garment and is helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles.
If you have not used the “Power Shot” feature in 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 “Power Shot” 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
1Fill theWaterTank with tap water as described in “How to
fill the Water tank”.
2
2
3
3Plug the Power Plug into a household socket.
5
5Preheat the iron until theThermostat Operating
Indicator Light switches out, usually it takes about 1 minute.
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Simply pump the Power Shot Button when
needed.
•Pump the Power Shot Button several times at the
beginning of each ironing session.
• Press the Power Shot Button in intervals of at least
5 seconds between use to prevent water spotting.
•If the Power Shot is weakened, wait until the
Thermostat Operating Indicator Light turns on,
and then off.
Use a press cloth if necessary.
Position the iron Heel rest position and
be sure the Power Switch is set to“ ”.
4
4Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry
position, and then set the Power switch
to “ ”.
The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light switches on.
•If the temperature of the Soleplate is high,the light
switches off.
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How to use the“Vertical Steam” feature
To get better results when using vertical steam, hang the
garment on a hanger.Curtains and drapes may
also be steamed once they are hung.Hold the iron away
from your body, close to but not touching the fabric.
Pull the fabric tightly and pump the Power Shot Button
at 5 seconds intervals as you press the iron over the
wrinkled fabric.
• If the Power Shot is weakened, wait until the Thermostat
Operating Indicator Light turns on, and then off.
How to use the“Spray”feature
The spray feature is particularly helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles and
where extra dampen is needed.
The spray may be used with steam or dry ironing.
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1
Simply push the Spray Mist
Trigger whenever spray is desired.
• If the spray does not work immediately, keep
triggering until it does.
• To get finer spray, push the Spray Mist
Trigger repeatedly.
How to use as a dry iron
1
1Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry
position.
2
2
3
3Plug the Power Plug into a household socket.
Position the iron Heel rest position, set the
Power Switch to
“ ”.

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4Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light switches on.
• If the temperature of the Soleplate is high, the
Thermostat Operating Indicator Light will not turn on.
5
5Use iron after preheating the iron until theThermostat
Operating Indicator Light switches out, which usually
takes about 1 minute.
How to care for and store your iron
3-way cleaning
►METHOD(1) Using the Self-Cleaning feature
1.
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
3. Put the Power Plug into a household socket.
4. Set the Power Switch to the “ ”.
5. After the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light has
gone out, set the Power Switch to “ ” and unplug.
6. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink, press
and hold the Self-Cleaning Button and gently shake
the iron back and forth. Impurities and scale (if
any), together with steam and boiling water will be
flushed out.
Then, turn to METHOD(2).
Fill the Water Tank with tap water as described in “How to fill the Water
Tank”.

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►METHOD(2) Using the“Power Shot” feature
1. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as described in “METHOD(1)”.
2. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink after the Thermostat Operating
Indicator Light has gone out.
3. Pump the Power Shot Button quickly (at least 3 times
per second) about 20-30 times.
While pumping, tilt the iron up and down slowly to
help clean the entire Water Tank and let the water drip
out of the Soleplate vents.
4. To prevent corrosion of the Soleplate vents, after the
Soleplate has cooled, set the Power Switch to “ ”
and preheat for about 5 minutes.
5. Unplug.
•Do not store the iron with water in the Water Tank.
6. Iron on a used cloth to remove any impurities on the Soleplate.
•Repeat METHOD(1) and METHOD(2) if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.
•Use both methods once every two weeks. If the water is very hard (i.e. Steam
holes on the Soleplate are easily blocked by impurities), both methods should
be used more frequently.
•Let the iron cool down on its Heel Rest and follow the instructions “After
each use”.
►METHOD(3) Anti Calc System (Stay Clean Vents)
The built-in Anti Calc System in the 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.
Anti-drip system (automatic water seal)
This model has an Anti-Drip System.When the temperature of the Soleplate’s
surface drops to low, the valve for the vaporizing chamber in the iron
automatically closes and stops the water from flowing.This prevents hot
unvaporized water from spewing out from the Soleplate when the iron has
cooled down.With this System, it is unnecessary for you to wait until the inside
of the vaporizing chamber dries completely when you store the iron.
Note
•It is not a sign of malfunction even a click sound is heard.This sound can
be heard whenever this system is activated.

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How to care for your iron
►After each use
1. Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
2. Unplug.
3. Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry position. If the
Steam/Dry Selector is not in the Dry position after
using, remaining water will move into the Soleplate
and can result in burns when the iron is used next time.
4. Empty the Water Tank immediately after using. Do not
store the iron with water in it.If you empty the
Water Tank after it has cooled, heat the iron for
about 5 minutes with the Power Switch set to “ ”.
•Do not use the Steam or the “Power Shot” while
unplugged or the Power Switch is set to “ ”,
water will remain inside the Soleplate and cause
staining.
•Do not wind the Power Cord around the iron. It may be damaged by the
hot Soleplate.
Electronic 3-way auto shut-off function (NI-WT980 only)
1. When the iron is left idle with its Soleplate facing down or on its side
for approx.1 minute, the iron will automatically shut off.
2. When the iron is left idle on its Heel Rest for approx.10 minutes,
the iron will automatically shut off.
3. To resume ironing and turn the iron on, simply move the iron.
Allow the iron to reheat until the Thermostat Operating Indicator
Light switches off.
Always unplug the iron when you finish ironing. Even though the Iron is
unplugged, the soleplate is still hot. Be sure to rest the iron on its heel,
away from fabric.
・The Auto Shut-Off feature is not intended to take the place of unplugging the
cord. The Auto Shut-Off system works regardless of the position of the Power
Switch.
1 minute
1 minute
10 minutes

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5. 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.
Q&A
Question Answer
Why click sound or
metallic sound be heard
while using or shaking the
iron?
These sounds are made by the internal parts
of the iron, spray mechanism, leakage
prevention, etc, moving slightly.This is normal.
Why do the clothes
sometimes become brown
after being ironed?
If there is laundry detergent remaining on the
fabric, the clothes may become brown after
being ironed.
Why are there white
powder/particles coming
out of the steam vents
while using the steam
function (especially when
using “Power Shot”)?
The powder/particles are impurities and
minerals found in hard water.The powder/
particles can be brushed off clothing.
►Surface of the iron
•After unplugging and cooling the iron, simply wipe off with a damp cloth
and if necessary, use a mild detergent.
•Never use any strong cleaners.
►Soleplate
•Starch and other residue may be easily removed from the Soleplate with a
damp cloth.
•To avoid scratching the surface, never use a metallic pad to clean the Soleplate,
and never place the iron on a rough surface.
•The best way to remove synthetic residue from the Soleplate is to iron over an
old cotton cloth rag after heating the iron.
Note
•Never use cleaners in the iron, since they may damage the working parts
of the iron. Some odor may be released during initial use of the iron,
however, this is normal and the odor will not attach to your clothes.
Never use steam iron detergent in the iron, as they may damage working
parts of the iron.

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Trouble shooting
Problem Causes, Solution
No heating
Make sure the Power Plug is plugged into a
household socket.
No steam
Poor steaming power
Fill the Water Tank with tap water up to “MAX” dot.
If there is no steam, set the Steam/Dry
Selector to the Steam position, or set the
Power Switch to “ ”.
For poor steam, move the Steam/Dry Selector
several times, then reset to the Steam position.
Press the Power Shot Button several times
when the “Power Shot” appears insufficient.
Wait until the Thermostat Operating Indicator
Light switches out before using the iron.
Set the Power Switch to “ ”.
No spray Push the Spray Mist Trigger several times.
Fill the Water Tank with tap water up to “MAX” dot.
Water leaks from steam
vents
Press the Power Shot Button in intervals of at
least 5 seconds when using the “Power Shot”.
Wait until the Thermostat Operating Indicator
Light switches out before using the iron.
Clothes are marked Empty the Water Tank and fill it with clean
water.There may be contaminants in the
iron/cup.
Specifications
Model No. NI-WT980 NI-WT960
Power Source 220-240 V 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption
Weight (approx.) 1.8 kg
Dimension (approx.) 307 mm x 141 mm x 153 mm
This iron is intended for household use only.
2400-2800 W 2200-2600 W2000-2400 W
( For Australia/New Zealand only: 2000-2400 W )