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Cartridge
What is the white powder that’s deposited
on the inside of the kettle and thermos
flasks?
It’s the calcium from the water.
There is no problem if you drink the water, but if it
bothers you, clean the containers concerned. If the
white powder is not removed by cleaning, obtain
some citric acid from a pharmacy, mix 50 g with one
liter of water, leave to soak in the containers for two
or three days, and then rinse the deposit off.
What is the white stuff that floats in the
water which is produced when ice made
using alkaline ion water has melted?
These are minerals contained in the water.
When water is frozen, the minerals solidify on the
surfaces of the ice. There is no problem if you
swallow the white bits.
When I use alkaline ion water to cook
rice, the rice becomes sticky. What can I
do about this?
The rice may be sticky or yellow depending on
the amount of water and the type of rice and rice
cooker used. Either reduce the pH (hydrogen ion
concentration) level of the alkaline ion water or use
the Alkaline Ionizer at the “Purified Water” setting.
What kind of water should babies be
drinking?
Water produced at the “Purified Water” setting is
recommended for babies.
As babies are weaned, start using alkaline ion water
gradually with the “Alkaline Level 1” (Drinking water
for new user) setting.
I’ve been using the cartridge for over
a year and the Cartridge Replacement
Lamp has still not lit. Does this mean I
don’t have to replace the cartridge?
You should replace the cartridge.
Although it has seen less use and its filtering
performance is still satisfactory, its activated carbon
may deteriorate rapidly due to changes in the water
quality or other factors so replace it after using it for a
year.
I want to replace the cartridge.
What type should I use?
˙ For TK-AS41 users: Use the cartridge with model
number TK7815C1ZEX.
˙For TK-AS40 users: Use the cartridge with model
number TK7505C1ZEX.
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