Panasonic NI-E300 Operating Instructions - Page 3

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPER USE OF THE RETRACTABLE POWER CORD (Nl-E650TR/E655TR/E300TR Only) Please see WARNING on pages 2-3 (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 words, dots and steam symbols. a) The numbers are indicated as 1 (lowest setting) through 5 (highest setting). For general information on the number settings, refer to the Heel Rest. For more detailed information, refer to page 12 of this instruction book. b) The dots are symbols for 3 temperature ranges: is • Low Temperature •• Medium Temperature ••• High Temperature (NI-E650TR/E655TR/E300TR) (NI-E200T) Some fabrics are labeled with these dots as a guide for selecting the proper ironing temperature setting. c) The steam symbols are used for selecting steam settings. For further details, refer to pages 6-10 As a guide to the Fabric Care Symbols, the following symbols are printed for your information. Fabric Care Symbols 0 Washing Bleaching Ironing Dry Cleaning A symbol crossed out indicates that the article of clothing A must not be subjected to the particular treatment. EXAMPLE:(DO NOT BLEACH) -5- 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 being scratched. HOW TO FILL WITH WATER A WARNING Be sure the iron is unplugged from the electrical outlet before filling with water. 1. Move the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry position to avoid water leakage. Open the Water Fill Opening. Hold the iron as shown and fill the iron with water up to " MAX " line (about 7.7 ounces/200m1). Use a cup for filling (see Note). 2. Do not overfill. Check for the correct water fill level im with the iron in the vertical position. 3. Close the Water Fill Opening, or water will splash from Water Reservoir when ironing. " MAX " Line Note: 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 " c7 " or " " (steam) zone. " f^j " zone: Low Steam, for thin or delicate fabrics requiring a small amount of steam. - 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 that 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. -6-