Panasonic NI-WL41

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Frequently asked questions
Question Answer
Why click sound or
metallic sound be heard
while using or shaking the
iron?
These sounds are made by
the internal parts of the iron,
leakage prevention, etc.,
moving slightly. This is
normal.
Why do the clothes
sometimes become
brown after being ironed?
If there is laundry detergent
remaining on the fabric, the
clothes may become brown
after being ironed.
Why are there white
powder/particles coming
out of the steam vents
while using the steam
function (especially when
using " power shot ")?
The powder/particles are
hydrophilic treatment or
impurities and minerals
found in hard water, etc.
These are not harmful and
can be brushed off clothing.
Trouble shooting
Problem Causes, Solution
No heating
Make sure the power plug and the
appliance plug are fullly plugged into a
household outlet or the power base.
No steam
Poor
steaming
power
Fill the water tank with tap water up to
maximum water level indicator .
Water leaks
from steam
vents
Clothes are
marked
If there is no steam, set the steam/dry
selector to the steam position, or set the
temperature select button to " 3 ".
For poor steam, move the steam/dry
selector several times, then reset to the
steam position, set the temperature select
button to " 3 ".
Press the power shot button several times
when the " power shot " appears insufficient.
Wait until the indicator light changes from
blink to illumination.
Empty the water tank and fill it with clean
water. If use a container to fill the water,
use the clean one. There may be
contaminants in the iron.
Press the power shot button in intervals of
at least 2-5 seconds when using the
" power shot ".
Make sure the temperature control
indicator setting is on " 3 ".
Fabric and ironing recommendations
Acrylic
Acetate
Nylon
Silk
Polyester
Rayon
Wool
Cotton
Linen
Fabric
Temperature
setting
Ironing recommendations
Dry iron on reverse side, or use a
press cloth on top of fabric.
Dry iron on reverse side.
Dry iron on reverse side. To
touch-up collars, cuffs, pockets,
etc., iron lightly on right side.
Iron lightly on right side.
Steam ironing is suggested. Iron
dark fabrics on reverse side to
avoid unwanted sheen.
• For heat-sensitive fabric, use a press cloth on top of fabric,
otherwise it will ruin or damage.
• Iron blended fabrics, setting the temperature according to
lower-temperature fiber.
• Iron clothes with worse heat resistance first while ironing the
different kinds of cloth.
Notes:
Self-cleaning
Cleaning the steam chamber of soleplate
and steam vents with power shot, according
to «How to use the power shot and the
vertical shot»(P11), pump the power shot
button several times until steam is invisible.
►Surface of the iron
• After unplugging and
cooling the iron, simply
wipe with a damp cloth
and if necessary, use a
neutral detergent.
• Never use any
strong cleaners.
►Soleplate
• Starch and other residue may be easily removed from the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
• To avoid scratching the surface, never use a metallic pad to
clean the soleplate, and never place the iron on a rough
surface.
• The best way to remove synthetic residue from the soleplate
is to iron over an old cotton cloth rag after heating the iron.
Notes:
• Never use cleaners or steam iron detergent in the iron, since
they may damage the working parts of the iron.
• Some odor may be released during initial use of the iron,
however, this is normal and the odor will not attach to your
clothes.
Banana liquid
Remove stain powder
Volatile detergent
Neutral detergent
How to care for your iron