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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Instrucciones de uso Steam Iron Household Use Only Fer à vapeur Pour utilisation domestique seulement Plancha de vapor Uso doméstico únicamente Model No. N° de modèle NI-WT980 Modelo n.° English 3 Français 23 Español ...) or contact us at http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo or visit us at http://www.panasonic.com/repair Please register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.A/Puerto Rico) For assistance, please visit us at http:// www.panasonic.ca/english/support (Canada) Pour obtenir de l'aide,...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Instrucciones de uso Steam Iron Household Use Only Fer à vapeur Pour utilisation domestique seulement Plancha de vapor Uso doméstico únicamente Model No. N° de modèle NI-WT980 Modelo n.° English 3 Français 23 Español ...) or contact us at http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo or visit us at http://www.panasonic.com/repair Please register via the Internet at: www.panasonic.com/register (U.S.A/Puerto Rico) For assistance, please visit us at http:// www.panasonic.ca/english/support (Canada) Pour obtenir de l'aide,...
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... 5. Before using this Panasonic product. C22.2 NO.81 Thank you for purchasing this product, please read these instructions for and store your iron..14 Q&A 18 Trouble shooting 19 Specifications 19 CONFORMS TO UL STD. 60335-1 & 60335-2-3 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD. Save these instructions completely. English Operating Instructions Steam Iron Household Use Only Model No. NI-WT980 Contents Safety precautions 4 Parts identification 9 How...
... 5. Before using this Panasonic product. C22.2 NO.81 Thank you for purchasing this product, please read these instructions for and store your iron..14 Q&A 18 Trouble shooting 19 Specifications 19 CONFORMS TO UL STD. 60335-1 & 60335-2-3 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD. Save these instructions completely. English Operating Instructions Steam Iron Household Use Only Model No. NI-WT980 Contents Safety precautions 4 Parts identification 9 How...
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... from the electrical outlet; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an iron, basic precautions should always be performed. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before filling the iron with water, emptying the water from the electrical outlet. The following symbols are used to alert users to a speci...the denotation is disregarded and improper use is used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be followed in water or other liquids. 3. Coil the cord loosely around the iron when storing. 5. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the ...
... from the electrical outlet; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an iron, basic precautions should always be performed. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before filling the iron with water, emptying the water from the electrical outlet. The following symbols are used to alert users to a speci...the denotation is disregarded and improper use is used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be followed in water or other liquids. 3. Coil the cord loosely around the iron when storing. 5. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the ...
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...any appliance used . there might result in the reservoir. 9. A cord rated for examination and repair. Do... not operate the iron with an ampere rating equal to arrange the cord so that it to overheating. Care shall be taken to or greater than the maximum rating of electric... shock when the iron is absolutely necessary, a cord with a damaged cord or in a risk of electric... Use caution when you turn a STEAM IRON upside down - Take it cannot be pulled or be used... used after reassembly. 7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock...
...any appliance used . there might result in the reservoir. 9. A cord rated for examination and repair. Do... not operate the iron with an ampere rating equal to arrange the cord so that it to overheating. Care shall be taken to or greater than the maximum rating of electric... shock when the iron is absolutely necessary, a cord with a damaged cord or in a risk of electric... Use caution when you turn a STEAM IRON upside down - Take it cannot be pulled or be used... used after reassembly. 7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock...
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...abnormally hot or discolored. · The iron is deformed or smells of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe the following : Do not use when the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or hot. Refer servicing to a household outlet with wet hands. Do not leave the iron unattended while it... Power Plug and wipe with the Power Cord bundled. Do not connect or disconnect the Power Plug to authorized service personnel. 6 Do not place anything heavy on the iron. Do not use the iron if the Power Plug fits loosely in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine ...
...abnormally hot or discolored. · The iron is deformed or smells of personal injury, electric shock or fire, please observe the following : Do not use when the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or hot. Refer servicing to a household outlet with wet hands. Do not leave the iron unattended while it... Power Plug and wipe with the Power Cord bundled. Do not connect or disconnect the Power Plug to authorized service personnel. 6 Do not place anything heavy on the iron. Do not use the iron if the Power Plug fits loosely in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine ...
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... injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following: Do not touch the steam or "Power Shot" during use steam or "Power Shot" when the iron is partially sticking out from it must be replaced by authorized personnel. - If placed on a shaggy rug or other part of the body. ... play with sewing needles or the like inserted. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use it on clothes with the iron. - Refer servicing to the rug, injury or burns. Do not insert pins or needles in the iron or...
... injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following: Do not touch the steam or "Power Shot" during use steam or "Power Shot" when the iron is partially sticking out from it must be replaced by authorized personnel. - If placed on a shaggy rug or other part of the body. ... play with sewing needles or the like inserted. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use it on clothes with the iron. - Refer servicing to the rug, injury or burns. Do not insert pins or needles in the iron or...
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... Expensive or specially processed fabrics (velvet, acrylic, nylon, cashmere, etc.) · Fabrics that are fragile to leak out from the Water Tank after use the iron while pointed towards you. Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks may cause the water to heat "low heat" or... the risk of less than 2 seconds, burns due to hot water leaks. Or, place a cloth over an interval of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following fabric. Steam emission may cause discoloration in the Water Tank. - Do not operate the Power Shot Button repeatedly...
... Expensive or specially processed fabrics (velvet, acrylic, nylon, cashmere, etc.) · Fabrics that are fragile to leak out from the Water Tank after use the iron while pointed towards you. Doing so may cause burns due to hot water leaks may cause the water to heat "low heat" or... the risk of less than 2 seconds, burns due to hot water leaks. Or, place a cloth over an interval of personal injury, property damage, electric shock or fire, please observe the following fabric. Steam emission may cause discoloration in the Water Tank. - Do not operate the Power Shot Button repeatedly...
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English Parts identification D CBA E F G M N P O H I JK L A Thermostat Operating Indicator Light B Handle C Spray Mist Trigger D Power Shot Button E Steam/Dry Selector F Water Fill Cover G Spray Nozzle H Soleplate I Maximum Water Level Indicator J Self-Cleaning Button K Power Switch [ / ] L Water Tank M Heel Rest N Power Cord O Power Plug Accessory P Cup 9
English Parts identification D CBA E F G M N P O H I JK L A Thermostat Operating Indicator Light B Handle C Spray Mist Trigger D Power Shot Button E Steam/Dry Selector F Water Fill Cover G Spray Nozzle H Soleplate I Maximum Water Level Indicator J Self-Cleaning Button K Power Switch [ / ] L Water Tank M Heel Rest N Power Cord O Power Plug Accessory P Cup 9
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... release through the vents when the iron is positioned vertically. • Be sure the Water Fill Cover is set to " ". 3 Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 10 Using the steam iron How to use . Note • Do not overfill the Water Tank. English How to fill the Water tank... Before using the iron, check the fabric label. 1 Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry position to avoid water leakage. 2 Open the Water Fill Cover, hold the iron as shown and fill ...
... release through the vents when the iron is positioned vertically. • Be sure the Water Fill Cover is set to " ". 3 Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 10 Using the steam iron How to use . Note • Do not overfill the Water Tank. English How to fill the Water tank... Before using the iron, check the fabric label. 1 Set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Dry position to avoid water leakage. 2 Open the Water Fill Cover, hold the iron as shown and fill ...
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... time, the steam will stop . 3 position Steam/Dry Selector Dry Low steam High steam CAUTION: Do not aim the steam at any parts of the Soleplate's surface drops. The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light will activate when the temperature of your body or others. Note •The...is positioned vertically, the steaming action will not go on and off while ironing to indicate the temperature is being maintained. 6 Use iron after holding it horizontally and setting the Steam/Dry Selector to " ". The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light will go on . 5 Preheat the iron until the ...
... time, the steam will stop . 3 position Steam/Dry Selector Dry Low steam High steam CAUTION: Do not aim the steam at any parts of the Soleplate's surface drops. The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light will activate when the temperature of your body or others. Note •The...is positioned vertically, the steaming action will not go on and off while ironing to indicate the temperature is being maintained. 6 Use iron after holding it horizontally and setting the Steam/Dry Selector to " ". The Thermostat Operating Indicator Light will go on . 5 Preheat the iron until the ...
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If you have not used the "Power Shot" feature in a long time... Indicator Light goes on any clothes to be ironed. English How to use to prevent water spotting. •Use a press cloth if necessary. 12 Simply test the "Power Shot" feature several times... at least 2 seconds between use the "Power Shot" feature The "Power Shot" feature provides extra steam which ...the Water Tank with tap water as described in intervals of the iron before using this feature on . 5 Preheat the iron until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light goes off, which...
If you have not used the "Power Shot" feature in a long time... Indicator Light goes on any clothes to be ironed. English How to use to prevent water spotting. •Use a press cloth if necessary. 12 Simply test the "Power Shot" feature several times... at least 2 seconds between use the "Power Shot" feature The "Power Shot" feature provides extra steam which ...the Water Tank with tap water as described in intervals of the iron before using this feature on . 5 Preheat the iron until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light goes off, which...
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... hand and pump the Power Shot Button at 2 seconds intervals as you press the iron over the wrinkled fabric. The spray may also be used with your body, close to use the "Vertical Steam" feature To get finer spray, push the Spray Mist Trigger repeatedly. 13 English How to...and where extra dampening is desired. • If the spray does not work immediately, keep triggering until it does. • To get better results when using vertical steam, hang the garment on a clothes hanger. How to but not touching the fabric. Curtains and drapes may be steamed once they are hung...
... hand and pump the Power Shot Button at 2 seconds intervals as you press the iron over the wrinkled fabric. The spray may also be used with your body, close to use the "Vertical Steam" feature To get finer spray, push the Spray Mist Trigger repeatedly. 13 English How to...and where extra dampening is desired. • If the spray does not work immediately, keep triggering until it does. • To get better results when using vertical steam, hang the garment on a clothes hanger. How to but not touching the fabric. Curtains and drapes may be steamed once they are hung...
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...the iron Heel rest position, set the Power Switch to " " and unplug the Power Plug. 14 Set the Power Switch to " ". 3. Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 4 Set the Power Switch to care for and store your iron 3-way cleaning ►METHOD (1) Using the Self-Cleaning feature 1. After... the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light has gone out, set the Power Switch to " ". 3 Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 4. Fill the Water Tank with the Water ...
...the iron Heel rest position, set the Power Switch to " " and unplug the Power Plug. 14 Set the Power Switch to " ". 3. Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 4 Set the Power Switch to care for and store your iron 3-way cleaning ►METHOD (1) Using the Self-Cleaning feature 1. After... the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light has gone out, set the Power Switch to " ". 3 Plug the Power Plug into a household outlet. 4. Fill the Water Tank with the Water ...
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... Plug. • Do not store the iron with steam and boiling water will be used cloth to METHOD(2). ►METHOD(2) Using the "Power Shot" feature 1. Iron on its Heel Rest and follow the instructions "After each use the steam function for about 20-30 times. If the water in the Water Tank.... 6. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink after the Soleplate has cooled, set the Power Switch to 4 as described in the Water Tank...
... Plug. • Do not store the iron with steam and boiling water will be used cloth to METHOD(2). ►METHOD(2) Using the "Power Shot" feature 1. Iron on its Heel Rest and follow the instructions "After each use the steam function for about 20-30 times. If the water in the Water Tank.... 6. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink after the Soleplate has cooled, set the Power Switch to 4 as described in the Water Tank...
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English Anti-drip system (automatic water seal) This model has an Anti-Drip System. When the temperature of the vaporizing chamber dries completely when you store the iron. With this system is still hot. ...
English Anti-drip system (automatic water seal) This model has an Anti-Drip System. When the temperature of the vaporizing chamber dries completely when you store the iron. With this system is still hot. ...
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English How to the Dry position. Do not store the iron with the Power Switch set to " ". •Do not use 1. If the Steam/Dry Selector is not in the Dry position after using , remaining water will remain inside the Soleplate and cause staining. • Do not wind the Power Cord ... cooled before storing it, and always set to " ", water will move into the Soleplate and can result in it on the Heel Rest to " ". 2. Unplug the Power Plug. 3. It may be damaged by the hot Soleplate. 5. Empty the Water Tank immediately after using . Set the Power Switch to protect the Soleplate...
English How to the Dry position. Do not store the iron with the Power Switch set to " ". •Do not use 1. If the Steam/Dry Selector is not in the Dry position after using , remaining water will remain inside the Soleplate and cause staining. • Do not wind the Power Cord ... cooled before storing it, and always set to " ", water will move into the Soleplate and can result in it on the Heel Rest to " ". 2. Unplug the Power Plug. 3. It may be damaged by the hot Soleplate. 5. Empty the Water Tank immediately after using . Set the Power Switch to protect the Soleplate...
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...Soleplate with a damp cloth and if necessary, use a mild detergent. • Never use any harsh cleaners. ►Soleplate • Starch and other residue may damage working parts of the iron, spray mechanism, leakage prevention, etc, moving slightly. Never use steam iron detergent in the iron, since ... powder/particles coming out of the steam vents while using the steam function (especially when using or shaking the iron? Some odor may damage the working parts of the iron. Answer These sounds are made by the internal parts of the iron. English ►Outside surface of...
...Soleplate with a damp cloth and if necessary, use a mild detergent. • Never use any harsh cleaners. ►Soleplate • Starch and other residue may damage working parts of the iron, spray mechanism, leakage prevention, etc, moving slightly. Never use steam iron detergent in the iron, since ... powder/particles coming out of the steam vents while using the steam function (especially when using or shaking the iron? Some odor may damage the working parts of the iron. Answer These sounds are made by the internal parts of the iron. English ►Outside surface of...
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... and fill it with clean water. Specifications Model No. Set the Power Switch to " ". Wait until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light goes off before using the "Power Shot". x 5.6 in . English Trouble shooting Problem No heating No steam Poor steaming power No spray Water leaks from... Solution Make sure the Power Plug is no steam, set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Steam position, or set the Power Switch to " ". Push the Spray Mist Trigger several times when the "Power Shot" appears insufficient. NI-WT980 Power Source 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 1700 W...
... and fill it with clean water. Specifications Model No. Set the Power Switch to " ". Wait until the Thermostat Operating Indicator Light goes off before using the "Power Shot". x 5.6 in . English Trouble shooting Problem No heating No steam Poor steaming power No spray Water leaks from... Solution Make sure the Power Plug is no steam, set the Steam/Dry Selector to the Steam position, or set the Power Switch to " ". Push the Spray Mist Trigger several times when the "Power Shot" appears insufficient. NI-WT980 Power Source 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 1700 W...
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... and from state to state. If the problem is needed, during or after the Limited Warranty period, you . PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. and Puerto Rico for one (1) year from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls...
... and from state to state. If the problem is needed, during or after the Limited Warranty period, you . PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. and Puerto Rico for one (1) year from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls...
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..., send your nearest Dealer or Service Center; Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at : 1-800-332-5368...
..., send your nearest Dealer or Service Center; Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at : 1-800-332-5368...