Panasonic NI33GX - ELEC. STEAM IRON-LOW User manual

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Instruction
Electric Steam Iron
NI-33GX / NI-42GX / NF43GX / NI-44GX
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Use iron only for its intended use.
3. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water
or other liquids.
4. 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.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before
putting away. |
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.(NI-33GX / NI-42GX Only)
Wind cord into cord reel unit when storing (NI-43GX / NI-44GX Only)
6. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or
emptying and when not in use.
7. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped
or damaged. To avoid a risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron,
take it to a qualified serviceman for examination and repair.
Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is
used.
8. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near
beta Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing
oard
9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use
caution when you turn a steam iron upside down - there may be hot
water in the reservoir.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on
the same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10 ampere cord should be.
used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken
to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
© 1995 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. All rights reserved.
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COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION
NI-43GX / NI-44GX
Spray
Button
Handle
Steam
Button
Cord
Wind
Button
Dry . Low High
steam steam '
Spray Nozzle
(f
Je im
Cord Reel Unit
q — AC Power Cord
N Auto Shut-Off
Water Fill Opening
E Indicator Light
Soleplate . ^ A |
Water
Level
Indication
Plug
Water
Window
Temperature
Select
Indicator
Temperature Selector Dial
NI-33GX / NI-42GX
(This
picture
is
NI-33GX)
Heel Rest
Thermostat Operating
Indicator Light (N-33GX)
Auto Shut-Off
Indicator Light
(NI-42GX)

CAUTION DURING USE OF RETRACTIVE POWER CORD (NI-43GX / 44GX Only)
(1) When retracting power cord, always grasp the plug with one hand while pressing the cord
wind button with the other hand.
(2) If cord does not retract completely, pull it out slightly and wind it again while guiding it into
the reel.
(3) Unwind the power cord in the amount of length you need before plugging it to the wall
outlet. .
(4) If the power cord seems hard to unwind due to an improper winding, pull firmly until it is
released.
(5) Do not allow small children to handle the retractive power cord as this may cause the cord
to "whip" and cause injury.
GENERAL HINTS BEFORE USING YOUR Panasonic IRON
1. Read this instruction book to become familiar with the iron and its features.
2. Most ordinary tap water can be used in this iron. In extremely hard water areas, distiled 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.
3. It is best to start ironing garments requiring lower temperature settings first. This will help
to avoid damaging garments. If you are not sure of the fabric content, first test the temperature
of the iron on an area of a garment where it will not show.
HELPFUL IRONING TIPS
The Temperature Selector Dial of the Panasonic iron has dots on it, in addition to numbers
and color indications. This makes it easy to adiust the iron for steam, more or less steam, and
any other temperature setting desired. The dots are international fabric protection symbols for
various temperature ranges:
@ Low Temperature
ee Medium Temperature
eee High Temperature
Many garments are labeled with these dots as a guide for selecting the proper ironing
temperature. For general information about ironing temperatures, refer to the handy fabric
guide on the iron. For more specific information, use the "Fabric Ironing Chart" found on
page 9. t
As a guide to the international Textile Care Labeling Code, the following symbols are noted for
your information.
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE CARE
& LABELING CODES i7 c Q
Washing Bleaching . Woning 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
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Before ironing, sort the garments according to the different heat settings required.
Iron fabrics that need 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 provent scratching the soleplate.
HOW TO FILL
1. Be sure the iron is unplugged from the electrical outlet before filling with water.
Push the steam button down, place the tron on its heel rest and slowly fill the iron with
water(see NOTE) up to "II" indication.(about 7 ounces / 200 ml).
2. Do not overfill. Check the correct water level with the iron in the vertical position.
3. When the water level reaches the "0" indication, with the iron setting
up on the heel rest, this indicates about 1.4 ounce / 40ml water
is left in the iron.
WATER WINDOW
"FULL" Line
"1/2" Line
"REFILL" Line
NOTE:
Most ordinary tap water can be used in this iron. In extremely hard water areas, 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 üsed once a month. This is necessary to coat the steam chamber
for proper performance.
HOW TO USE AS A STEAM IRON
1. Fill the iron as described in "HOW TO FILL" .
2. Set the iron vertically and make sure the Temperature Selector Dial is set to OFF.
Plug the AC cord into the electrical outlet.
3. Set the temperature selector dial to the "o" or "sz" (steam) zone.
"4" zone: low steam, for thin or delicate fabrics requiring a small amount of steam.
"ety" zone: high steam, for fabrics requiring a lot of steam. (i. e. thick materials, items with
stubborn wrinkles.)
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(Continued from page 5)
4. (NI-42GX / 43GX / 44GX)
Preheat the iron usually in about 1-2 minutes.
(NI-33GX Only)
Preheat the iron until the indicator light goes out. This light will go on and off during ironing
to indicate the temperature chosen by the selector dial is being maintained.
5. Hold the iron horizontally and press the steam button into the steam position.
Steam button is regulated as follows.
NOTE: 3 position steam button.
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Low steam High steam
(Button UP: for High steam. MED: for Low steam)
Now steam ironing can begin.
6. Anytime the iron is set vertically the steaming action will stop.
NOTE: Do not use the steam button unless the iron is sufficiently hot enough to produce steam,
otherwise water will leak out through the vents instead.
HOW TO USE AS A DRY IRON
1, Press the steam button down to the dry position.-
2. Place the iron vertically, set the 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 9 )
5. (NI-42GX / 43GX / 44GX) Preheat the iron usually in about 1-2 minutes.
(NI-33GX Only) Preheat the iron until the indicator light goes out.

HOW TO USE THE SPRAY FEATURE
Before using the spray feature, check the garment label for ironing
instructions because some fabrics may spot or stain with moisture.
The spray feature is particularly nelpfu! 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 button when spray is desired. zo,
If the spray doesn't work immediately just keep £g
pumping till it does. mM
2. To get a finer spray, pump the button vigorously. To get a coarser spray, pump the button
more slowly. For best results, use a quick, full stroke.
Electronic AUTO SHUT-OFF FUNCTION (NI-42GX / 43GX / 44GX Only) |X
1. When the iron is left unmoved with its soleplate facing down or on
its side for approx. 1. minute, the iron will automatically shut off
power to the heater by itself, and the Auto Shut-Off Indicator Light
goes out.
2. When the iron is left unmoved on its heel rest for approx. 1 minute
10
minutes,
the
iron
will
automatically
shut
off
power
to
the
,
to
"OFF"
heater by itself, and Auto Shut-Off Indicator Light goes
out.
3. To turn the iron back on to resume ironing, simply move
the iron in any way until the Auto Shut-Off Indicator Light
goes on.
Reheat the iron for about 1-2 minutes if you have left the 1 O l
iron in its auto shut off mode for 10 minutes or more. minutes
to "OFF"
NOTE: 1. The Auto shut off system works regardless of position of the temperature selector
dial, even at "OFF" position.
2. The Auto Shut-Off Indicator Light will stay on until you unplug the iron or until the
iron automatically shuts itself off.
3. When you finish ironing, always unplug the iron.
X Licensed under U.S. patent No. 4,686,352 and foreign counterparts.
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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR IRON
AFTER EACH USE
Turn iron off and unplug
Empty iron immediately after using Don't store the tron with water in it
Depress the steam button down into the dry iron position
Wait until the iron has cooled before storing it, and always set it on the heel rest to protect
the soleplate from scratching, corroding or staining
5 After letting iron cool completely, push the cord wind button to wind the cord Store iron
vertically in a safe place after winding cord completely (NI-43GX / 44GX Only)
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After unplugging and cooling the tron, simply wipe off with a damp cloth and it 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 temperature, 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 l
CAUTION:
Never use steam iron cleaners in the iron, since they may damage the inside of the iron

FABRIC IRONING CHART
NOTES:1. Check garment 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
EORNM
Ironing
Recommendations
ACRYLIC
l
*
ACRILAN
Dry
iron
on
wrong
side,
or
use
a
press
cloth
on
* CRESLAN . top of fabric. Don't sprinkle water directly on
x ORLON - fabric to avoid spots.
ACETATE To iron suede, cover ironing board with brown
METALLICS paper and use it as a press cloth.
SUEDE
NYLON
* ANTORON
* CAPROLAN
SILK
Dry iron on wrong side.
WOOL Steam ironing is suggested. Never iron
VELVET completely dry. To iron velvet, steam iron
holding the iron slightly above the fabric.
. Steam ironing is suggested. Sprinkle water on
COTTON the fabric, depending on its thickness. Iron dark
fabrics on wrong side to avoid unwanted sheen.
Steam ironing is suggested. Iron dark fabrics on
LINEN wrong side to avoid unwanted sheen.
* Trademarks of Fiber Manufacturers.
PERM. PRESS
RAYONS
POLYESTER
* DACRON Dry iron on wrong side. To touch-up collars,
* FORTREL cuffs, pockets, etc., iron lightly on right side.
* KODEL
TRIACETATE ;
* ARNEL
W'n W COTTON

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