Panasonic NI-GHF025 Garment Steamer Instruction Manual

Panasonic NI-GHF025 Garment Steamer

Product Information

• Product Name: Steam Iron
• Model Number: NI-GHF025
• Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation
• Usage: Household use only

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before operating the steam iron, read the operating instructions provided in this manual.
2. Ensure the power plug and power cord are not damaged or hot. Do not use the appliance if the power plug fits loosely in the socket outlet.
3. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the socket outlet.
4. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to the socket outlet with wet hands.
5. Avoid damaging, modifying, forcibly bending, pulling, or twisting the power cord. Do not place anything heavy on or pinch the power cord.
6. Prevent the power cord from touching the hot surfaces of the steamer head.
7. Do not use the steam iron with the power cord bundled.
8. Never attempt to modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance by yourself. Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
9. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, shows visible signs of damage, or is leaking. Contact an authorized service center for assistance.
10. Ensure that the rating of the socket outlet or wiring is not exceeded.
11. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly qualified persons.
12. Place or use the product on a flat and stable surface to avoid scratching the steamer head or causing instability.

• Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Safety precautions

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, fire, loss of life, 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 level 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 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 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

• Do not use it when the power plug or power cord is damaged or hot.
• Never use the appliance if the power plug fits loosely in the socket-outlet.
• Doing so may cause electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the socket outlet.
• Doing so may cause a fire.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to the socket outlet with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly bend, pull, or twist the power cord.
• Do not place anything heavy on or pinch the power cord.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not allow the power cord to touch the hot surfaces of the steamer head.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not use it with the power cord bundled.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Never modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance by yourself.
• Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service agent for repair.
• Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not use in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine or the like).
• Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance for storage.
• Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the power cord, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Doing so may cause burns, electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
• The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage, or if it is leaking.
• Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
• Do not use it in a way exceeding the rating of the socket outlet or the wiring.
• Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one socket outlet may cause fire due to overheating.
• Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Fully insert the power plug.
• Failure to do so may cause injury, electric shock, or fire.
• Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
• Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
• Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
• Independently use socket-outlet, and do not use an extension cord.
• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning 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.
• Immediately stop using and remove the power plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
• Using it in such conditions may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• The power cord is damaged (like it cracks, or the core wire is exposed).
• The main body, power cord, or power plug is abnormally hot, deformed, or discolored.
• The appliance cannot power on occasionally after the power cord is moved.
• The power plug or power cord smells of burning.
• Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced 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.
• Be sure to place or use the product on a flat and stable surface.
• Failure to do so may scratch the steamer head or cause the product to fall over, thus resulting in injury or scalds.
• This appliance must use a socket outlet with an earth connection.
• Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

• Do not insert pins or needles into the appliance or use the appliance on clothes with sewing needles or the like inserted.
• Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not put the soleplate too close to you or others since steam may unexpectedly erupt from it.
• Doing so may cause scalds or injury.
• Do not use the appliance with the exception of fabric.
• Failure to do so may cause damage to it.
• Do not store the appliance until it has fully cooled down.
• Doing so may cause scalds.
• Do not store the appliance while the power cord is twisted.
• Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the power cord, and may result in scalds, electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
• Do not add perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids, or other chemicals to the water tank.
• Please only use room-temperature pure water or distilled water in this appliance.
• Otherwise, the clothes may be stained or discolored.
• Do not use any ironing accessories available on the market.
• Doing so may cause burns or damage to clothes due to incorrect operation.
• Do not touch the hot surface (such as the surface of the soleplate, any side of the iron, and the hot area around it) during use.
• Do not place your hands, feet, etc. under the ironing board.
• Do not place the appliance on your hand, knee, or any other part of the body.
• Do not use steam when the iron is partially sticking out from the ironing board.
• Doing so may cause scalds.
• Do not touch the steam during use.
• Do not aim the steam towards your hand, knee, or any other part of the body.
• Do not iron the clothes that you are wearing.
• Doing so may cause scalds.
• Do not put the steamer head on a carpet or the floor.
• Doing so may damage the product, carpet, or floor.
• Do not use the product with the power cord entwisted.
• Doing so may damage the power cord, or cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not carry the product by the power cord.
• Doing so may damage the power cord, or cause electric shock or fire.
• Do not use the product in the following places.
• Near walls or furniture that cannot withstand high temperatures or humidity
• Doing so may damage the wall or furniture.
• With high temperature, high humidity, and too much dust
• Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
• With oily smoke, like kitchens
• Otherwise, the product may be corroded by oily smoke, thus resulting in injury or electric shock, and fire may be caused due to a short circuit.
• Where flammable gases are present
• Doing so may cause smoking or ignition.
• Do not use steam when wearing gloves through which steam can penetrate.
• Doing so may cause scalds.
• After turning on the power, wait about 30 seconds before using the product.
• Failure to do so may cause scalds or injury.
• Disconnect the power plug by holding the power plug instead of pulling the power cord.
• Failure to do so may break the power cord and may cause burns, electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
• Care should be taken when using the appliance.
• Steam emission may cause burns.
• The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before the water tank is filled with water.
• Also, disconnect the power plug during emptying, cleaning, and not in use.
• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.
• When using with 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.
• Failure to do so may cause damaged fabric.
• Use the appliance only for its intended purpose, for ironing fabrics.
• Failure to do so may cause injury.
• Do not store the product in the following places.
• With high temperature or high humidity, or where firework is present
• With water spray.
• Doing so may cause product deterioration or malfunction, or result in an accident or injury.
• Ensure fill the water tank following the instructions HOW TO FILL WATER»).
• Ensure clean and descale the appliance following instructions.

Parts identification

• Power plug type may vary to comply with respective country or region requirements.

How to use

• Be sure to disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before filling the water reservoir with water.

How to fill water

Notes:

• a. Do not use tap water or high mineral content “mineral water”. Otherwise, it will impact the service life of the product.
• b. Please fill the water reservoir with distilled water or pure water.

1. Unfold the handle to the fixed position.
   • Remove the water tank, flip it over, and open the water inlet cap. Then, add an appropriate amount of water into the water tank (with a capacity of about 120 ml).
   • Note: The maximum opening angle of the handle is 80°. Do not bend the handle excessively. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
2. Close the water inlet cap, flip over the water tank, and install the water tank properly into the main body. Be sure to align the positioning mark of the water tank with the positioning mark of the main body until a “click” sound is heard, indicating that the water tank is locked into position.

Notes:

• a. When adding water to the water reservoir, make sure that no water overflows from the water reservoir. Wipe water drops off the main body if any.
• b. Be sure to close the water inlet cap securely after adding water.
• c. The water reservoir has a capacity of about 120 mL, with which the product can be used continuously for about 7 minutes.

Using the steam iron

1. Check that the level selector is set to “ and insert the power plug into a suitable household outlet.
2. Turn the level selector to The indicator lights up in red, indicating that heating starts.
3. Wait for about 30 seconds until the heating of the soleplate is completed and the indicator turns off. Now you can start dry ironing.
   • Note: Do not select the Steam Iron level before heating is completed. Otherwise, water leakage may occur.
4. Turn the level selector to
   • Now you can start steam ironing.
   • In the ironing process, the indicator may light up for a while to indicate that the iron is heating.
   • Steam may not come out immediately after the product is powered on. A sound may be heard. This is normal.
   • To add water during use, disconnect the power plug first.
   • Put the product on its side while the product is heating, or when you are changing the garment during use.
5. After use, turn the level selector to “O” and disconnect the power plug to cut off the power supply.

• Depending on the direction in which the main body is held, water may not be supplied from the water reservoir or steam may not come out.

Steam spraying angle

• When water leakage occurs or the steam is weak, wait about one minute instead of pressing the steam button.

Notes:

• a. If you turn the level selector to “ ” from “ ”, the steam will be stopped in about 5 seconds. During this period, keep the product away from your body.
• b. After the power plug is disconnected, a small amount of steam may be ejected. This is not a sign of malfunction. (This is because there is residual water in the main body.)
• c. During use, the steam may be invisible due to the room temperature or indoor brightness.

After use

After each use

Please follow the procedure below for cleaning and maintenance.

1. Drainage of the water reservoir
2. Unplug the power plug to cut off the power supply.
3. Remove the water tank, pour out the remaining water, and close the water inlet cap.
4. Treatment of residual water
5. Insert the power plug into a suitable socket outlet to connect the power supply.
6. Turn the level selector to “ ”, wait for about 30 seconds until the indicator turns off, and turn the level selector to “ ”to turn on the steam.
7. Wait until no more steam comes out from the steamer head, turn the level selector to turn off the iron, and disconnect the power plug.

Fold the handle and keep the product in a safe place after it has fully cooled down.

Note:

• Store this product in a stable place.
• Wait until the product has fully cooled down before storing it in a wardrobe or drawer.

Cleaning

Notes:

• a. After use, leave the product to cool down for more than 60 minutes before any cleaning or maintenance.
• b. Never use such cleaning products as the thinner, cleanser and volatile solvent to wash the product. Doing so may damage the product.

Clean the main body

• For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dipped with neutral detergent to clean the surface of the main body.

Clean the soleplate

• If glue or the like sticks to the surface of the steamer head, wipe it with a wet cloth.

Cleaning the steam vents

• If the steam vents are blocked, have the product repaired by the specified service agent.

Specifications

This appliance is intended for household use only.

Troubleshooting

Problem|

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| Causes| Solution
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No steam or irregular steam| The product is not fully heated.| Wait about 30 seconds before using the product.

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| The power plug is not connected or the steam button is not pressed.| Connect the power plug and press the steam button.

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| There is no or insuffi- cient water in the water resevoir.| Fill the water reservoir (by referring to “How to fill water”

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| The product is used in a wrong direction (e.g. the product is upside down, the product is placed horizontally, or the steamer head faces upward).| Use the product in the correct direction.

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| The air vent on the water inlet cap is blocked.| Unblock the air vent with a wooden or bamboo toothpick.

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The circuit fails or the fuse is burned out.

| Send your product to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.
Problem| | Causes| Solution
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Water leakage occurs|

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| The inner pipe is loose or damaged.| Send your product to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.

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| The product is not fully heated.| Wait about 30 seconds before using the product.
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| When the water reservoir is empty, the water pump will run idle, thus making a noise.| Fill the water reservoir (by referring to “How to fill water” on.
The product makes a noise|

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| The product is used in the wrong direction (e.g. the product is upside down, the product is placed horizontally, or the steamer head faces upward).| Use the product in the correct direction.
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| The inner pipe is loose or blocked.| Send your product to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.
The problem persists even after you have followed the above solutions.

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