Panasonic NI-E650 Operating Instructions - Page 5

HOW TO USE THE 'VERTICAL STEAM" FEATURE (NI-E650TR/E655TR Only) To get better results when using vertical steam, hang I the garment on a clothes hanger. Curtains and drapes may also be steamed once they're hung. Hold the iron away from your body, close to but not touching the fabric. Pull the fabric tight with your free hand and pump the Vertical Steam Button (Jet of Steam Button) at 2-5 seconds intervals as you pass the iron over the wrinkled fabric. A WARNING • Never iron clothes on the body or point your iron at anyone when steaming. • Keep hands and body away from steam areas while using vertical steam feature. SELF-CLEANING ( NI-E650TR/E655TR/E300TR Only) With the self-cleaning feature you can flush out mineral residue from the steam generating chamber and the steam vents, refreshing your iron each time for a longer steaming life. It is very important to operate the self-cleaning feature after each steam ironing to prevent mineral accumulations from hardening. 1. Check water level. Water level should be at 1/2 full mark. When water level is less than half full, fill with water according to the instructions in " HOW TO FILL WITH WATER ". 2. Preheat at " Max " setting (for about 1-2 minutes). Make sure that the Steam/Dry Selector is in the Dry position. 3. Set the Dial to "Off" and remove the AC plug. 4. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink. 5. Pump the "Jet of Steam Button " quickly (at least 3 Amw times per second) about 20-30 times. 6. While self-cleaning, tilt the iron up and down slowly to help clean the entire inside and let the water drip out of the soleplate vents. 7. Check that all water and steam have completely stopped coming out of the soleplate vents. After self-cleaning is finished, empty any remaining water from the Water Reservoir by turning the iron upside down . 8. Iron on a towel to remove any drops of water remaining on the bottom of iron. 9. Allow the iron to cool and store on its Heel Rest. Never store an iron on its Soleplate or with water in it. 10. If water still remains inside the Soleplate after self-cleaning operation, dry out the iron by setting the iron on the " Max " setting, to vaporize the remaining water. After the iron is dry, follow the instructions under " AFTER EACH USE ". -9- STAY CLEAN VENTS ( NI-E650TFt/E655TR Only) ihe built-in Anti Calcium System (Calc Cut) in the Water Reservoir continuously reduces scale buildup 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. ELECTRONIC 3-WAY AUTO SHUT- OFF FUNCTION ( NI-E650TR/E655TR/E300TR Only) A WARNING ihe Auto Shut-Off feature (or setting the thermostat to "Off ") is not intended to take the place of unplugging the cord. Disconnect the electric iron when not in use ! Even though the iron is unplugged, the soleplate is still hot. Be sure to rest the iron on its heel, away from fabric. 1. When the iron is not moved with its Soleplate facing down or on its side for approx. 1 minute, the iron will automatically shut off power to the heater. 2. When the iron is not moved on its Heel Rest for approx.10 minutes, the iron will automatically shut off power to the heater. 3. To resume ironing and turn the iron back on, simply move the iron in any manner. If the iron has been left in the auto shut off mode for more than10 minutes. Allow the iron to reheat until the Indicator Light goes out. NOTE: The Auto Shut-Off System works regardless of position of the Temperature Selector Dial. -10-