Panasonic NI-M300T Steam Iron Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
Steam Iron
Household Use Only
Model No. NI-M300T, NI-M250T

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the evel of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or damage to your belongings.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific kV operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe the following:
Do not use it when the power plug or power cord is damaged or hot. Never use the iron if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
Do not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the outlet.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with wet hands.
Do not damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or wist the power cord. Do not place anything heavy on or pinch the power cord.
Do not wrap the power cord around the iron when storing.
Do not use with the power cord bundled.
Do not use the iron with wet hands.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine or the like).
Never modify, disassemble, or repair.
– Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service center for repair.
Do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
Do not supply water to the unit directly from the faucet.
– Doing so may cause burns, electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.
– Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.

WARNING
The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, UV and there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
– Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe the following:
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an V electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the iron. Fully insert the power plug.
The power plug must be unplugged before filling 7 water to the water tank.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust 4¢om from accumulating.
– Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
Immediately stop using and unplug the power V plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction. Examples of abnormalities:
· The iron stops occasionally, the power cord or the power plug is abnormally hot or discolored. · The iron is deformed or smells of burning.
– Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons 7 (including children) with reduced physical,  sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have E been given supervision or instruction concerning c, the use of the appliance by a person responsible for[ their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
The iron must be used and rested on a flat, V-stable surface. When placing the iron on its heel rest, ensure that the surface on which the heel rest is placed is stable.
– If placed on a shaggy rug or other unstable location, the iron may fall over and cause damage to the rug, injury or burns.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced V by the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following:
Do not touch the hot surface (such as the soleplate, ‘and the hot surface around it).
CAUTION
Do not touch the steam or ” power shot ” during

• When using an ironing board through which steam can penetrate, do not put your hand, leg, etc., under the ironing board.
• Do not aim the steam toward your hand, knee, or any other part of the body.
• Do not use steam or ” power shot ” when the iron is partially sticking out from the ironing board.
• Do not iron the clothes that you are wearing.

Do not insert pins or needles into the iron or use it on clothes with sewing needles or the like inserted.
Do not put the soleplate too close to you or others since steam may unexpectedly erupt from it.
Do not use the iron with the exception of fabric.
Do not store the iron until it has fully cooled t’ own.
Do not store the power cord coiled with sharp tangles.
– This may damage the cord.
Do not repeatedly and quickly press the power kV shot button.
– If repeating operation over an interval of fewer than 2 seconds, burns due to hot water leaks may result.
Do not add perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. Only use tap water in the iron.
– Doing so may cause scalds or get clothes dirty due to the damaged product.
If the shot intensity becomes low, do not operate the power shot button.
– Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks.
Do not tilt or violently move the iron back and UY forth.
– Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks.
Do not use any ironing accessories available on the market.
– Doing so may cause burns or damage to cloth due to incorrect operation.
Do not use iron near walls or furniture that cannot withstand high temperature or humidity.
– Doing so may damage the wall or furniture.
Do not add hot water to the water tank.
– Doing so may cause burns due to hot water splashes.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following:
Use a dry iron on moist clothing (spray misted).
When using with the following fabric, test on an inconspicuous area, or place a cloth over the fabric to prevent the fabric from marking.
• Expensive or specially processed fabrics (velvet, acrylic, nylon, cashmere, etc.)
• Fabrics that are labeled as ” low heat” ” medium heat “, or dark-colored fabrics.
Disconnect the power plug by holding the plug instead of pulling on the power cord.
– Failure to do so may break the wire and may cause burns, electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
Care should be taken when using the iron.
– Steam emission may cause burns.
Drain water from the water tank after use.
– Failure to do so may cause the water to leak out from the soleplate when the iron is used next time.
Always unplug the power plug during not in use.
– Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

Parts identification

A. Thermostat operating indicator light
B Handle
C Temperature selector
D Spray mist button
E Power shot button
F Steam/Dry selector
G Water fill cover
H Spray nozzle
I Maximum water level indicator| J Soleplate
K Temperature select scale position
L Water tank
M Heel rest
N Power cord
O Power plug
P Plug type may vary
comply with respective country or region requirements.
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Before use

The temperature selector of the iron has words, dots and steam symbols.
The dots are symbols for 3 temperature ranges:

• Low temperature
• Medium temperature
• High temperature
  Some fabrics are labeled with these dots as a guide for selecting the proper ironing temperature setting. Use a press cloth if necessary.

Notes:

• The thermostat operating indicator light goes on and off alternately to indicate the changing temperature of the soleplate.
  If you turn the temperature selector from a high temperature to a lower temperature, wait until the indicator light goes on before using the iron.

• Do not place the hot iron on the cloth for an extended time or wrap cloth over the hot iron.

How to use as an iron

1. Move the steam/dry selector to the dry position to avoid water leakage.

2. Fill water in the water tank when using steam, power shot, vertical steam or spray.
   1. CD Open the water fill cover. Hold the iron as shown and fill the iron with water up to ” MAX ” (about 210 ml). Use a clean cup for filling.
   2 Place iron in the heel rest position to check water level.
   3 Close water fill cover firmly to prevent spillage during ironing.
   Notes:
   • The power plug must be unplugged before filling water to the water tank.
   • Do not overfill the water tank. The steam will release through the vents when the iron is positioned vertically.

3. Position the iron in the heel rest position and make sure the temperature selector is set to” 0″.
   

4. Plug the power plug into an outlet.

5. Set the temperature selector.
   The thermostat operating indicator light goes on.
   Refer to “Guide for Steam/Dry selector” on P10
   • Please make sure the temperature select indicator setting is on ” MAX ” when using ” high steam ” and ” power shot “.
   Note:
   If the temperature of soleplate is high, the light does not go on.

6. Wait until the thermostat operating indicator light goes off(usually about 1-2 minutes), then you can use the iron.
   The light will go on and off while ironing to indicate the temperature chosen by the temperature selector is being maintained.

7. After each use Set the temperature selector to”0″ and unplug.
   1 Set the steam/dry selector to the dry position. If the steam/dry selector is not in the dry position after use, the remaining water will move into the soleplate and can result in burns when the iron is used next time.
   2 Empty the water tank immediately after using. Do not store the iron with water in it. If you empty the water tank after it has cooled, heat the iron for about 5 minutes with the temperature selector set to” MAX”.
   • Do not wind the power cord around the iron.
   3 Wait until the iron has cooled before storing it, and always set it on the heel rest to protect the soleplate from scratches, corrosion or stains.

Guide for Steam/Dry selector

Please make sure the temperature select indicator setting is on “MAX” when using” high steam”.
CAUTION:
Do not aim the steam at any parts of your body or others.
Note:
• Use an ironing board that supports a steam iron.

Using the “power shot”

The ” power shot ” feature provides extra steam which goes deep into the garment and is helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles. It is necessary to clean the inside of the iron before using the “power shot” feature, if you have not used the “power shot” feature for a prolonged period. Simply test the “power shot” feature several times away from the ironing board and clothes to be ironed. This will prevent brown spotting or water spotting on the clothes.
Set the steam/dry selector to the dry position.
Set the temperature selector to the ” MAX ” position
Simply pump the power shot button

• Pump the power shot button several times at the beginning of each ironing session.
• Press the power shot button in intervals of at least 2 seconds between use to prevent water spots.
• If the power shot weakens, wait until the thermostat operating Indicator light goes on, and then off.
• Use a press cloth if necessary.

Using the “vertical shot “

To get better results when using vertical steam, hang the garment on a hanger. Curtains and drapes may also be steamed once they are hung. Hold the iron away from your body,  close to but not touching the fabric. Pull the fabric tightly and pump the power shot button at 2 seconds intervals as you press the iron over the wrinkled fabric.
If the power shot weakens, wait until the thermostat operating indicator light goes on, and then off.

Using the “spray “
The spray feature is particularly helpful for removing stubborn wrinkles and where extra dampening is needed. The spray may be used with steam or dry ironing. Simply push the spray mist button whenever spray is desired. If the spray does not work immediately, keep triggering until it does.

How to care for and store your iron

Self-cleaning

1. Fill the water tank with tap water as described in the ” How to use as an iron ” on P8.

2. Set the temperature select indicator to” 0 “.

3. Plug the power plug into a household outlet.

4. Stand the iron up and set the temperature select indicator to the” MAX” position.

5. After the thermostat operating indicator light goes off, set the temperature select the indicator to”0 ” and unplug.
   

6. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink, and pump the” hot button ” quickly (at least 3 times per second) about 20-30 times.

7. Tilt the iron up and down slowly to help clean the entire inside and let the water drip out of the soleplate vents.

8. Check that all water and steam have completely stopped coming out of the soleplate vents. g After self-cleaning is finished, empty any remaining water from the water tank by turning the iron upside down.

9. Plug the power plug into a household outlet. Preheat the iron for about 5 minutes at ” MAX ” temperature when the iron has cooled and none of the operation buttons
   have been pressed.

10. Set the temperature selector to” 0 “and unplug.
    • Clean the iron once every two weeks. If the water is very hard (i.e. steam holes on the soleplate are easily blocked by impurities), the iron should be cleaned more frequently.
    • Let the iron cool down on its heel rest and follow the instructions in the “After each use ” on P9.

Anti-calc system (Stay clean vents)
The built-in anti-calc system in the water tank continuously reduces scale build-up 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.

How to care for your iron

► Surface of the iron

• After unplugging and cooling the iron, simply wipe it off with a damp cloth and if necessary, use a mild detergent.

• Never use any strong cleaners.
  ►Soleplate

• Starch and another 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.
  Note:

• Never use cleaners 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. Never use steam iron detergent in the iron, since they may damage the working parts of the iron.

Q&A

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 armfuls and can be brushed off clothing.

Trouble shooting

If there is no steam, set the steam/dry selector to the steam position, or set the temperature selector to ” MAX “.
Poor
steaming power| For poor steam, move the steam/dry selector several times, then reset to the steam position.
If the power shot weakens, wait until the thermostat operating indicator light goes on, and then off.
Wait until the thermostat operating indicator light goes off before using the iron.
Set the temperature selector to ” MAX “.
No spray| Push the spray mist button several times.
Fill the water tank with tap water up to ” MAX ” line.
Water leaks
from steam
vents c| Press the power shot button in intervals of at least 2 seconds when using the ” power shot “.
Wait until the thermostat operating indicator light goes off before using the iron.
Clothes are marked| Empty the water tank and fill it with clean water. There may be contaminants in the iron/cup.

Specifications

This iron is intended for household use only.

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