Panasonic NI-GHD015 Handheld Garment Steamer Instruction Manual

Panasonic NI-GHD015 Handheld Garment Steamer

Product Specifications

• Model: NI-GHD015
• Type: Handheld Garment Steamer
• Manufacturer: Panasonic Corporation
• Language: English, Vietnamese

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I register the warranty for the product?
  • A: The warranty can be registered online by visiting the website and scanning the QR code provided in the manual. This service is available only in Vietnam.
• Q: What should I do if the power cord is damaged?
  • A: If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. Contact an authorized service agent for repair to ensure safety.
• Q: Can I use the appliance with wet hands?
  • A: It is strongly advised not to use the appliance with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire hazards.

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 when the power plug or power cord is damaged or hot.

• Never use the appliance if the power plug fits loosely in 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 socket-outlet.

• Doing so may cause fire.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to 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 hot surfaces of the steamer head.

• Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

• Do not use 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 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 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 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.
  < Abnormality or malfunction cases>

• 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 socket-outlet with 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 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 in the water reservoir. 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 cloth 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 temperature 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 20 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 reservoir 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” or “medium heat”, or dark colored fabrics.
• Failure to do so may cause damage 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 (See Page 16 «HOW TO FILL WATER»).
• Ensure clean and descale the appliance following instructions (See Page 20 «CLEANING»).

Parts identification

Front

Back

Power plug type may vary comply with respective country or region requirement.

How to use

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

How to fill water

Notes

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

1. Fill the cup up to the 70 mL water level mark with distilled or filtered water. (The water resevoir capacity is about 70 mL.) Open the water inlet cap, tilt the main body slightly (approx. 30°) as shown in the figure, and then add an appropriate amount of water.
2. Close the water inlet cap while the main body is tilted. Pay attention to the installation direction of the water inlet cap.

Notes:

• When adding water to the water resevoir, tilt the main body slightly (approx. 30°) and make sure that no water overflows from the water resevoir. Wipe water drops off the main body if any.
• Be sure to close the water inlet cap securely after adding water.
• The water resevoir has a capacity of about 70 mL, with which the product can be used continuously for about 4 minutes.

Using the steam iron

1. Insert the power plug into a suitable socket outlet.
   • The indicator will light on and the product will start heating.
2. Wait about 20 seconds and press the steam button to use the product.
   • 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 up, or when you are changing the garment during use.
3. After use, 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 resevoir 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:

• Do not press the steam button immediately after the product is powered on.
• Release the steam button to shut off the steam. The steam will be stopped in about 5 seconds. During this period, keep the product away from your body.
• When using the product by holding the handle, do not block the air vent on the water inlet cap. Otherwise, steam may not come out.
• 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.)
• 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 resevoir
2. Unplug the power plug to cut off the power supply.
3. Open the water inlet cap, pour out the water while shaking the product, 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. Wait about 20 seconds and press the steam button to turn on the steam.
7. Wait until no more steam comes out from the steamer head, release the steam button, and disconnect the power plug. 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:

• After use, leave the product to cool down for more than 60 minutes before any cleaning or maintenance.

• 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

Weight

(approx.)

| 0.7 kg
Dimension

(approx.)

| 84 x 239 x 119 mm

This appliance is intended for household use only.

Troubleshooting

seconds before using the product.
The power plug is not connected or the steam button is not pressed.| Connect the power plug and press the steam button.
There is no or insufficient water in the water resevoir.| Fill the water resevoir (by referring to “How to fill water”).
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.
The air vent on the water inlet cap is blocked.| Unblock the air vent with a wooden or bamboo toothpick.
The circuit fails or the fuse is burned out.| Send your product to an authorized service center for inspection and repair.

Water leakage occurs

|

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 20 seconds before using the product.
 | When the water resevoir is empty, the water pump will run idle, thus making a noise.| Fill the water resevoir (by referring to “How to fill water”).

The product makes a noise

| 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.
 | 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.

Warranty registration

The warranty can be registered online. Please visit the website by scanning the QR code.

Only Vietnam

Website: https://www.panasonic.com

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References

• Panasonic North America | Panasonic North America - United States

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