Taiji HC-6 User manual

Operating Instructions
TAIJI HOTCABI HC-6 Mini Cabi Towel Warmer
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. General description and operating principal
3. Precautions for safety use
4. Names of parts
5. Inspection and preparations before use
6. Safety device and instructions for use
7. After use
8. After-sale service
9. Product specifications
10. Accessories
Caution: Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read
the label on the bottom.
SA 1966
SA 1965
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
Read the instructions before using the
machine.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the product.
You should note the serial number of this product in the space provided and retain
this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the
event of theft.
Model No. : ________________
Serial No. : ________________
.
1. Introduction:
⚫To use the product correctly and safely, you are advised to carefully read these
instructions and fully understand them before use.
⚫Keep this booklet at hand for quick references after reading.
⚫This booklet covers mainly safety precautions, the names of parts,
instructions for use, after-sale service, and product specifications.
⚫Failure to observe the precautions given in this booklet may result in death
and physical injuries. Do not to use the product in a manner which dose not
conform to the instructions given herein.
⚫Specifications and the product are subject to change without any obligation on
the part of the manufacture.
2. General description and operating principal:
This HOTCABI HC-6 Mini Cabi towel warmer is designed to keep pre-moistened
towels at warm condition for inside use. By a heater and a thermostat installed
inside the product, it keeps towels at constant temperature between 158°F (70℃)
and 176°F (80℃) when room temperature at 86°F (30℃). Do not use the
product for other than intended use. Do not use outdoors.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

3. Precautions for safety use:
Do not
disassemble:
Do not disassemble, repair nor reform the product unless
qualified electric engineer. It may cause unexpected
flashing or electric shock.
Connect ground
terminal:
The product is equipped with a power plug with ground
terminal. Connect ground terminal firmly. No ground
connection or improper connection may cause an electric
shock. Do not ground to gas piping or water piping.
No water:
The product is not water-proof construction. Do not sink
the product into water or do not expose water to the product.
It may cause an electric shock.
Check and clean
Check regularly power plug pin points and surface of plug
connecting face as no dust. Insert power plug firmly to
power outlet. Dust on power plug pin points or surface of
plug connecting face or improper connection may cause fires
and an electric shock.
Do not damage
power cord:
Do not damage power cord. Do not alter, tug, tie or
pressurize power cord. It may destroy inside the power
cord and may cause fires and an electric shock. Do not
place power cord proximately fire place. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Do not use
outdoors.
Do not use the product outdoors. Rain, snow or fog may
cause fires and an electric shock.
Do not leave:
Please dispose of the product properly. Consult to local
dealer or public organization for disposal if necessary.
Disposal charge is not any obligation on the part of the
manufacture.
Do not put heavy
items:
Do not put heavy items or pressurize on door edge while
opened. It may cause door drop and any injuries by the
product tumbling.
No humidity:
Do not place the product at humid place. It may cause an
electric shock due to bad electrical insulation and leakage.
Use
independent
outlet:
Do not plug in too many leads into a single power outlet. It
may cause fires.
Do not bend
power
plug pins
Do not bend power plug pins to secure connection to power
outlet. It may cause fires due to improper connection.
Pull out the plug
with holding:
When disconnecting power plug, hold the plug, do not pull
the power cord. It may cause of deformation of power plug
pin points. It may cause fires and an electric shock.
Do not touch with
wet-hand:
Do not touch or operate power plug, power switch and other
electrical parts with wet-hand. It may cause an electric
shock.
Do not drop
Do not drop the product or give strong pressure to the
product. It may cause mechanical/electrical problems and
fires.

Dispose of pack-
ing plastic bag
immediately:
Dispose of packing plastic bag immediately after untie the
product. To prevent danger of suffocation, keep this plastic
bag away from babies and children.
Do not place
heavy items
Do not place heavy items and liquid bottles etc. on the main
cabinet. They may cause to scratch and rust surface of the
product. Also they may cause an electric shock and other
physical injuries by drop or tumbling.
Use towels in
polyethylene bag:
Use pre-moistened towels in polyethylene bag that resists
heat minimum 248°F (120℃). Naked towels may dry
faster and change the color. In case naked towels are used,
squeeze water firmly (approx. 2.5 times weight of dry
condition), then insert into polyethylene bag and seal up the
opening. Do not use plastic (vinyl) bag as weak heat
resistance.
Use basket:
Keep towels with basket. If not, it may cause towel color
change by polyethylene bag melting with heat from inner
box surface.
Do not storage too
many towels:
Do not storage too many towels to prevent touching to inner
box surface where it may excess over 212 °F (100 ℃).
Polyethylene bag may be melted and it cause of changing
towel color.
Do not storage
longer:
Do not storage same towel longer: It may cause of changing
towel color and occurring smell.
High
temperature:
During operating, inner box surface, basket, door back board
are extremely hot. Be careful fingers and hand from burns
when putting or removing hot towels.
Remove drain
water:
Remove drain water before overflow. Take off the drain
tray by sliding carefully and remove water.
Wipe up water:
In case no use for more than a day, remove all towels and
basket, and wipe up any waterdrop and moisture in the
inner box and on the basket. If any waterdrop and
moisture in the inner box are left, it may cause to generate
bad smell.
Attention
required
for using:
・This appliance can be used by children aged from 16 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
・Children shall not play with the appliance.
・Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

4. Names of parts:
5. Inspection and preparations before use:
Check the operating instructions booklet and standard accessories are
accompanied with the product.
Choose a proper place for the product. The place should be stable and flat
level, well-ventilated place and away from heat sources, such as gas burner
and cooking range, and free from exposure to direct sunlight. Keep the unit
at least 2 ft. (60cm) away from them. A place should not so humid, not
exposed to water.
Set the product horizontally on suitable places as above.
Set the drain tray horizontally into its hollow under the door.
Use an independent power outlet. Be sure to plug in the
power plug to a power outlet of 110-120V AC 15A
minimum or 220-240V AC 7.5A minimum, to which
nothing else is connected.
The product is cleaned before the shipment. However, when using it for the
first time or after a long period of non-use, clean inside of the product.
Front panel
Inner box
Door back board
Gasket
Door
Basket, removable
Door gasket
Drain tray
Main cabinet
Power switch with lamp
Rear panel
Power supply cord

6. Safety device and instructions for use:
⚫Be sure that power switch is “OFF”position.
⚫Connect the power plug to the power outlet. Be sure that power plug must be
inserted correctly in position.
⚫Open the door and take off basket.
⚫Place towels on basket, then insert basket with
towels into inner box. Do not place towels too
many to prevent direct contact to inner box
surface.
⚫Close the door firmly.
⚫Turn on the power. Power switch lamp is lit while power is supplied.
WARNINGS:
TOWELS, STEAM, BASKET AND INSIDE SURFACE ARE HOT AND
DANGEROUS. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PUTING OR REMOVING HOT
TOWELS OR BASKET FROM THE PRODUCT. ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING HOT TOWELS AND BASKET. CARELESS OR
INATTENTIVE HANDLING CAN RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURIES.
7. After use:
⚫Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
⚫Turn off the power. Power switch lamp is not lit while power is not supplied.
⚫Take off power plug from power outlet.
⚫After the product is cool down properly remove all towels and basket from
inner box. Wipe up any waterdrop and moisture in the inner box by dry cloth
etc.
⚫Wipe up any waterdrop and moisture on the basket.
⚫Take off drain tray by holding two ends of tray corners and pulling the tray
forward. Remove water if necessary.
⚫Clean the product exterior using a dry cloth or damp cloth with mild detergent.
Do not use cleansers containing solvents, benzene, abrasives or extremely hot
water. (Suggestion: To dry and to prevent smell inner box, leave the door to
open for a little while.) The product shall not be cleaned with a water jet.
⚫The product shall not be cleaned with a water jet.
SAFELY DEVICE: WHEN THE TEMPERAURE OF THE PRODUCT
INSIDE EXCEEDES THE UPPER LIMITS ABNORMALLY BY ANY
MEANS, THE THERMAL FUSE BLOWS OUT THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT.
WHEN IT WORKS TURN OFF AND TAKE OFF THE POWER PLUG FROM
POWER OUTLET AND CONSULT TO TAIJI PRODUCTS DEALER OR
OUR SERVICE FACILITIES.

8. After-sale service:
For after sales service, call the store where you have purchased your towel
warmer, or nearest TAIJI sales representative or TAIJI CO., LTD. in JAPAN.
FAX No. 81-44-329-5860
E-Mail [email protected]
WARNINGS:
PLEASE DO NOT KEEP IN YOUR HOTCABI TOWELS OR OTHER MATERALS
WHICH CONTAIN OR SOAKED WITH OILS OR CHEMICALS. SOME OILS OR
CHEMICALS USED IN THERAPIES MAY DAMAGE OR CRACK THE INSIDE OF
YOUR HOTCABI OVER TIME IF NOT CLEANED OFF PROPERLY. IF YOU ARE
USING SUCH CHEMICALS MAKE IT A RULE TO WIPE ALL PLASTIC PARTS
DAILY WITH A SOFT CLOTH SOAKED IN A NEUTRAL DETERGENT
SOLUTION DILUTED WITH HOT WATER AND THEN DRY OFF WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AREA IN AND AROUND THE DOOR IS
ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE.

9. Product specifications:
Circuit diagram
Specifications:
Model No.:
HC-6
Rated power supply:
Single phase 110-120V (UL) / 230-240V AC
50-60Hz.
Consumption power:
110-120W
Temp. control:
By bimetal thermostat
Inner box temp. range:
158-176
°
F (70-80
℃
)
at room temp. 86
°
F (30
℃
)
Safety device:
Thermal fuse
Insulator:
Glass wool
Outside dimensions:
300(W)x307(D)x230(H)mm
Inner box dimensions:
220(W)x220(D)x140(H)mm
Inner box capacity:
6 litters
Weight:
4 kg
10. Accessories:
Basket, removable x 1 pc., drain tray x 1 pc.
◆TAIJI & CO., LTD.
8-2, Okawa-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 210-0858 Japan
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Web: http://www.taiji.co.jp/e
(2101I)
Power Switch
Thermal Fuse
Thermostats
110-120V
Heating Element
230-240V
Power Switch
Heating Element
Thermal Fuse
Thermostats