Taiji HOTCABI User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TAIJI HOTCABI
TAIJI HOTCABITAIJI HOTCABI
TAIJI HOTCABI Towel Warmer
Towel WarmerTowel Warmer
Towel Warmer
Model: HC
Model: HCModel: HC
Model: HC-
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-38, HC
38, HC38, HC
38, HC-
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-38UV
38UV38UV
38UV
Table of Contents:
1. Safety Precautions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・2～5
2. Purpose of Use・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6
3. Operational echanism・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6
4. Parts Identification・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6
5. Prior to use & Setting・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・7
6. Operation (Pre-use Instructions)・・・・・・・・・・7～8
7. Operation (Post-use Instructions)・・・・・・・・・・8～9
8. Product specifications・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・9～10
9. Servicing・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
 To use the product correctly and safely, carefully read and fully understand the contents of this
instruction manual prior to use.
 This booklet covers mainly safety precautions, parts identification, instructions for use, servicing,
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 does not conform to the instructions given herein.
 Caution: Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the back
The serial number of this product may be found on the back 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 for after-sales servicing.
odel No. :
Serial No. :
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 Keep these “Safety Precautions” handy for future reference after read.
 Precautionary measure referred to herein are matters which should be abided by for safe use
and to prevent harm and/or damage being inflicted on yourself or others. Furthermore, the
particulars of the precautionary measures have been classified into “Warning” and “Caution” to
express the degree or extent of conceivable harm and damage which can be assumed to occur
from mishandling. They are both of importance as far as safety is concerned and should be
strictly abided by.
 Specifications and the product are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the
manufacture.
WARNING What is assumed to possibly result in death or serious injury
CAUTION What is assumed to possibly result only in bodily injury or physical damage
■What precautionary measures should be abided by area expressed by certain marks and explained
as follows:
△mark denotes that “Warning and caution is urged“.
(The one on the left indicates beware of electrical shock.)
mark with a diagonal line means “Forbidden.”.
(The one on the left indicates beware of electrical shock.)
●mark indicates “Instructions” which should be followed by all means.
(The one on the left indicates grounding is a requirement.)
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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

WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
Do not
disassemble:
Do not disassemble, repair nor modify the product by anyone other than
a repair technician. It may cause unexpected flashing or electric
shock and abnormal performance.
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.
Attention required for
setting:
To be set upon a stable and flat location and not to be removed while
plug is connected to power source. Could result in abnormal
performance.
No water: Do not immerse in or douse with water. Such could result in electric
shock or short-circuit.
Check and clean: Periodically confirm that the plug contacts are kept clean and they are
firmly inserted in the power outlet. Dust accumulation or imperfect
contact could be the cause of an electric shock or fire.
Do not damage
power cord:
Handle the power cord with care. In case the power cord is processed,
pulled, bundled, or a heavy item is placed upon or squeezes it, the cord
is apt to be damaged and could cause an electric shock or fire.
The power cord should not come into contact with a heat source.
Removing plug: In the event of abnormal odor, sound, or emission of smoke, or in case
water or foreign substance should enter the cabinet, switch off the unit
immediately and remove the plug from the electric outlet. Such could
possibly lead to an electric shock and outbreak of fire.
Do not use
outdoors:
Do not use the product outdoors. Rainfall, snow or fog may cause an
electric leakage and/or electric shock.
Do not discard: Discarding of “HOTCABI” should be requested of specialized
contractor, public agency or the distributor from where the product was
purchased. Discarding it at random could result in third party
remodeling, using it for purposes other than as designed, which could
result in an unexpected accident.
Do not put heavy
items:
Do not place heavy items or one’s weight on door edge with its door
open. It may cause door drop and any injuries by the toppling.
No humidity: Do not place the product at humid place. It may cause an electric
shock due to bad electrical insulation and leakage.
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Use independent
outlet:
Ensure power source is from dedicated outlet of at least 15A
(110-120V), or at least 8A (220-240V). Using branch sockets could be
the cause of abnormal heat, fire, etc.
Do not bend power
plug contacts:
Do not bend plug contacts to prevent the plug from dropping out of the
electric outlet. Imperfect contact could be the cause of fire.
Hold plug to
remove:
Hold the plug and not the cord when removing the plug from the electric
outlet. Not doing so could result in an electric shock or ignition.
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
Do not touch
with wet-hand:
Do not touch or operate electric parts such as the plug, switch and etc.
It may cause an electric shock.
Do not drop: Do not drop the product or give strong pressure on it. It may cause
mechanical/electrical problems or fire.
Discard of packing
plastic bag
immediately:
Discard immediately the plastic bag which the product was packed
inside. Keep it out of children’s reach to prevent incidents of
suffocation.
Do not place
heavy items:
Do not place heavy items or water containers on top of “HOTCABI”.
Such may cause damage, injury, short-circuit, electric shock, corrosion,
failure, by drop or toppling.
Use
individually
wrapped towels:
Use heat
resisting polyethylene
wrapper:
Use pre-moistened towels which come in heat resisting polyethylene
wrapper. Towels sometimes get dry or discolor if not polyethylene
pouched. When using towel from home (as opposed to those provided
by special suppliers), wring them out rather tightly (to some 2.5 times
the dry weight), place them in a polyethylene wrapper and seal the
wrapped towels for use.
Use heat resisting at least at least 248°F (120℃) polyethylene
wrapper. When polyethylene or vinyl wrappers with a low heat
resisting property are used, they may at times melt making towels
useless or cause discoloration.
Use basket: Always place towels on the basket and then store in the cabinet.
If not, wrapper could melt and make towels useless or cause
discoloration.
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.
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Do not storage
longer:
Do not leave the same towel within the inner box for more than one day.
It could be the cause of discoloration and bad odor.
High temperature: To avoid burns, do not touch the surface of the inner cabinet when the
unit is heated. Use caution when taking out or placing towels in the
inner box when it is switched on.
Remove drain
water:
Empty drain tray frequently. Accumulation of water could lead to
overflowing and cause bad odor.
Eliminating moisture: Wipe off moisture within the inner box as well as the body after use and
remove any foreign substances. If not, it will cause the discoloration
and bad odor of towels. It will lead to malfunctioning when used
thereafter.
Removing plug:
Remove the plug from the electric outlet as soon as thunder is heard.
In the event of a nearby lightening strike, abnormal current/abnormal
voltage could infiltrate through the power source line, etc. and possibly
damage the product.
When not in use Switch off and remove the plug from electric outlet when not in use. If
you do not, it could be the cause of an electric shock, electric leakage,
fire, etc.
Attention required
for using:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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. Do not have
children alone use “HOTCABI” and take care to place it out of reach of
infants. They could suffer from an electric shock or other injuries.
Do not attach
oil or chemicals
on the plastic part:
Do not keep in “HOTCABI” towels or other materials which contain or
soaked with oils or chemicals. Also, do not touch plastic parts of
“HOTCABI” with hands adhered oil or cream. Some oil or chemicals
used in therapies may damage or crack the inside of “HOTCABI” over
time if not cleaned off properly. The area in and around the door is
especially vulnerable. Wipe all plastic parts daily with a soft cloth
soaked in neutral detergent solution diluted with hot water. Then, dry
off with a soft cloth if you use such oil or chemicals.
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This product is an electric towel warmer which is fabricated to keep pre-moistened towels at warm
condition for indoor use. Should you wish to use it for any other purpose, please contact Taiji & Co.,
Ltd.
This product is equipped with a heating element to keep towels within the cabinet warm. By a
thermostat, the temperature within the cabinet will be maintained between 70℃（158°F) and 80℃
(176°F ) when room temperature is 20℃ (68°F ).
(The above indicates the temperature at the center of the inner cabinet.)
HC-38UV has GTL-2 2W UV lamps sterilizes inside the cabinet wall surface.
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1. Remove “HOTCABI” from packing carton and make sure that a instruction manual and
accessories are included.
2. Set “HOTCABI” as follows:
 At a place where it is flat and stable.
 At a place where it is not affected by heat. Avoid places where there is direct sunlight, and do
not place near stoves, microwave oven, etc. Keep “HOTCABI” away from such units by at
least 50 cm (19.68 inch).
 Keep “HOTCABI” away from moist places or where it is susceptible to being splashed with
water.
 Leave a space between “HOTCABI” and whatever may be placed next to it and make sure there
is space all around the unit to allow ventilation.
3. Grounding
Ensure correct grounding is secured to protect against electric shock. Consult with your dealer
for details.
4. Affixing drain tray
Hold both sides of a drain tray horizontally and push in until firmly inserted. When water
accumulates in the tray, remove and empty carefully. Reinsert the drain tray after being
emptied.
5. 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 8A
minimum, to which nothing else is connected.
SAFEＴY DEVICE: WHEN THE TE PERATURE OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE EXCEEDES THE UPPER
LI ITS ABNOR ALLY BY ANY EANS, THE THER AL FUSE BLOWS OUT THE ELECTRIC
CIRCUIT. WHEN IT WORKS, TURN OFF AND TAKE OFF THE POWER PLUG FRO ELECTRIC
OUTLET AND CONSULT TO TAIJI PRODUCTS DEALER OR OUR SERVICE FACILITIES.
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1. Be sure that power switch is “OFF” position.
2. In case the inner box is moist or there are foreign substances on its surface, wipe clean with a
dry towel, etc.
*Any remaining moisture, etc. could cause failure or malfunction.
3. Connect the plug to the electric outlet. Be sure that power plug must be inserted correctly in
the position.
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4. Open the door and take off the basket.
5. Place wet rolled towels on the basket.
*In the event the amount of towels put into the box is low,
place them on the basket as flat and as far apart as
possible.
*The interior of the cabinet becomes heated from the wall
surface. Place towels inside the cabinet so that they do
not come into contact with such surfaces.
*When warm towels are needed in a hurry, use towels that
have been rolled after having been immersed in warm water.
*Put towels in heat resisting polyethylene wrap. If used
without such wrapper, towels are apt to drying up quickly or
becoming discolored.
6. Close the door tightly and switch on. Power pilot lamp is lit and warming commences.
*Empty drain tray frequently.
*UV lamp is lit up when switch on the power (HC-38UV only). UV lamp dose not work while the
door is opened to protect human being’s eyes.
*To check UV lamp performance, put magnet to front panel upper left corner where lead switch
is installed underneath of the front panel. Do not stare UV light for a long while.
*The life of UV lamp is 3,000 hours for continuous use under the normal condition.
Replace UV lamp every 1-2 years.
WARNINGS:
TOWELS, STEA , BASKET AND INSIDE SURFACE ARE HOT AND DANGEROUS. USE EXTRE E
CAUTION WHEN PULACING OR TAIKING OUT HOT TOWELS OR BASKET FRO THE PRODUCT.
ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING HOT TOWELS AND BASKET. CARELESS
OR INATTENTIVE HANDLING COULD RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL
INJURIES.
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1. Switch off the power and remove the plug from electric outlet. Power switch lamp will go off
while power is not supplied.
2. Take out remaining towels and wipe inner box clean to remove residual moisture after the
product is cool down properly.
3. Empty water accumulated in the drain tray. Wash clean when considerable stained.
4. Stains on the main body should be wiped clean with a dry cloth or a tightly wrung wet cloth.
*Use a neutral detergent when stains are severe. Do not use cleansers containing abrasives or
solvents such as paint solvents.
5. Leave the door of the cabinet open for while for moisture to dry as a means to prevent odors.
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WARNINGS:
PLEASE DO NOT KEEP IN YOUR “HOTCABI” TOWELS OR OTHER ATERALS WHICH CONTAIN
OR SOAKED WITH OILS OR CHE ICALS. SO E OILS OR CHE ICALS USED IN THERAPIES
AY DA AGE OR CRACK THE INSIDE OF YOUR “HOTCABI” OVER TI E IF NOT CLEANED OFF
PROPERLY. IF YOU ARE USING SUCH CHE ICALS AKE 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.
Circuit diagram:
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Specifications:
odel No.: HC-38/HC-38UV
Rated power supply: Single phase 110-120V , 220-240V AC 50/60Hz.
Consumption power: 400W
Temp. control: Bimetal thermostat
Inner box temp. range: 70-80℃（158-176°F)
at room temp. 20℃（68°F)
Safety device: Thermal fuse
Outer dimensions: 450(W)x410(D)x450(H)mm
(17.716 x 16.142 x 17.716 in)
Inner dimensions: 360(W)x316.5(D)x345(H)mm
(14.173 x 12.461 x 13.583 in)
Inner box capacity: 38 litters
Weight: 12.0 kg
(26.455 lb)
Sterilizing UV light (HC-38UV only): GTL-2 2W
Accessories: Basket x 3, Drain tray x 1
*Subject to change without notice.
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.
TAIJI & CO., LTD.
TAIJI & CO., LTD.TAIJI & CO., LTD.
TAIJI & CO., LTD.
8-2 Okawa-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 210-0858, Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
URL: http://www.taiji.co.jp/e
revised on 5/19/2011
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