Panasonic NI-WL70 Ceramic Soleplate Cordless Steam Iron Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use only) Steam Iron
Model No.NI-WL70

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to 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. Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or damage to your belongings.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING04
Never use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is connected to the outlet.
– Doing so may cause a fire.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with wet hands.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not damage, modify, forcefully bend or pull the power cord or power plug. Also, do not place anything heavy on, twist or pinch the power cord.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance when storing.
– Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the cord, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use the iron with wet hands.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use the power cord bundled.
– Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials (such as benzine or the like).
– Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not allow the power cord to touch the hot surfaces of the iron.
– Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Never modify, disassemble, or repair.
– Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service center for repair.
WARNING
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.
The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
Contact an authorized service agent for repair.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the iron. Fully insert the power plug.
– Doing so may cause the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or fire.
The iron must only be used with the power base provided. When the iron is not in use, always place the iron securely into the power base.
– Failure to do so may cause the product to fall, fire, injury, or burn.
Be sure to remove the water tank before filling it with water.
– Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
– Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
Immediately stop using and remove the power plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
– Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>

• The power cord gets damaged such as cracks or wires are visible.
• The main unit, power plug, or power cord is abnormally hot, deformed, or discolored.
• The appliance sometimes fails to be energized when the power cord is moved.
• The power plug or power cord smells of burning.
  – Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service agent.

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.
The iron must be firmly rested on the power base, and the power base must be placed on a flat and stable surface. When this product is used as horizontal steam iron, the iron must be used and rested on a flat, stable surface.
– The soleplate may be scratched, or even injuries or scald may be caused if the iron head falls over.
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.
CAUTION
Do not touch the hot surface (such as the soleplate, and the hot surface around it).
– Doing so may cause scalds.
Do not touch the steam or ” power shot ” during use.

• 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 towards 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.

– Doing so may cause scalds.
Do not insert pins or needles into the iron or use it on clothes with sewing needles or the like inserted.
– Doing so may cause a fire because they are in.
Do not use the iron with the exception of fabric.
– Doing so may cause damage to it.
Do not store the power cord coiled with sharp angles.
– Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the cord, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not repeatedly and quickly press the power 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 normal temperature tap water in the iron.)
– Doing so may cause scalds or get 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 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 the iron near walls or furniture that cannot withstand high temperature or humidity.
– Doing so may damage the wall or furniture.
Do not use the iron in the opposite.
– Doing so may cause burn due to water leak by the wrong operation.
CAUTION
Use a dry iron on moist clothing (spray misted).
– Failure to do so may cause scalds due to hot water splashes from the main body.
Disconnect the power plug and appliance plug by holding the wire instead of pulling on 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.
When using 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 ” or ” medium heat “, or dark-colored fabrics.
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 filling, emptying, cleaning, and not in use.
– Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

Anti-Calc
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.
Ordinary water can be used in this iron for a long time, and steam function doesn’t weaken.
Anti calcium cassette (In the water tank)

Automatic shut-off
The iron will automatically shut itself off if the iron has been left on the power base for more than about 10 minutes.
Turn the iron back on

Turn the iron back on to resume ironing, simply push the temperature select button until the red light appears at the desired temperature control indicator.
In the situation of auto shut-off, if the supply power shut off after electricity resumes, the iron will at the situation of shut off.
Anti-drip (Automatic water seal)
Auto-valve system built-in the soleplate, when the temperature of the soleplate drops below 110, the valve for the vaporizing chamber in the iron automatically closes and stops the water from going in further. This prevents water from spitting out the soleplate, staining the clothes. Besides, it is unnecessary for you to heat the soleplate again and it will automatically dry, store the iron when it cooled.
auto-valve system

Parts identification

Temperature control pad

• Power off
• Automatic shut-off(P07)
• To reheat your iron, simply push the temperature select button until the red light appears at the desired temperature control indicator.

Steam iron (Cordless)
Place the iron on the power base to electrify， the soleplate temperature will be maintained.
The iron soleplate retains heat which can be used for ironing.
The soleplate temperature gradually decreases in the process of ironing, so place the iron back on the power base to reheat when setting garments on the ironing board.

How to use as a steam iron

1. Remove the cover case: Place the unit on a firm and stable surface, while pulling/pressing the case lock lever, lift the cover case to open.
2. Move the steam/dry selector to the ” ” position.

3. Remove the water tank by pressing the water tank release button.

1.  Press the release button.
2. Remove the water tank.

4. Open the water fill cover. Fill the water tank up to the ” MAX ” line.
5. Close the water fill cover. Re-install the water tank into the main unit. Push it until a click sound is heard.6. Insert the appliance plug into the power base.

Notes:

• The appliance plug must be inserted into the power base securely.
•  While filling the water tank with water, do not plug the power cord into an outlet.
•  Do not overfill the water tank. Check the water level with the water tank held in its vertical position.
• Use pure tap water.
• Falling off may cause fracture of the water tank, thus resulting in water leakage. Please be careful.

7. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Set the iron on the power base securely. Push the temperature select button until the temperature control indicator light for the steam zone starts blinking.

Notes:

• When using the steam, please set the temperature select scale to “ (Taiwan: )” or “ (Taiwan: )”.
• For high steam, please set to “ (Taiwan: )”. Low temperature will lead to water leakage.
• Do not leave the iron unattended while it is connected to the electrical source.

8. a) Preheat the iron until the temperature control indicator light changes from blink to illumination (When the iron is placed on the power base during use, it is reheated as  long as the temperature decreases, however, the light will illuminate instead of blinking.)
b) Move the steam/dry selector, select steam level; and start to iron.
c) Please confirm the water volume during use. Pull out the plug before refilling the iron according to steps 3-6.
Notes:

• The iron should be set on the power base securely for connecting to the power supply. While not in use, please set back on the power base to maintain the selected temperature. Put the iron only on the power base. This iron must only be used with the power base provided.
•  When there is not enough steam generated during use, set the iron back on the power base to reheat it for approx. 30 seconds.

Steam/dry selector (switch as the following)
Low steam: for thin or delicate fabrics that require a small amount of steam.
High steam: for fabrics that require a high amount of steam (i.e.thick materials, items with stubborn wrinkles.)

After use

1.  After ironing, push the temperature select button until the ”  light turns on, pull out the plug. Move the steam/dry selector to the ” ” position.
2.  Press the water tank release button, take out the water tank. Empty water from the water tank.
   
3.  Re-install the water tank, keep the steam/dry selector in the “ ” position.
4. Set the iron back to the power base. Push the cover case down until a click sound is heard; then store the iron in a safe place.
   

• While the iron is cooling down; always keep the steam button in the ”   ” position.
• The iron can be stored in the cover case when it is still hot.

How to use the power shot and the vertical shot
For fabrics of thick materials and with stubborn wrinkles, and cleaning the steam vents at the same time.
1. Keep the steam/dry selector in the ”  ” position and set the temperature select button to ” (Taiwan: )” zone or some hot water will drip from the iron.
2. Pump the power shot button after the indicator light changes from blink to illumination.
The interval of pumping for the power shot should not be shorter than 2 seconds to avoid hot water dripping from the soleplate.
When the steam does not come out sufficiently at the beginning of use, pump the power shot button several times until the steam comes out. When using the vertical shot
Hang the garment on a clothes hanger. Hold the iron away from your body, close to but not touching the fabric. Pull the fabric tight with your free hand and pump the power shot button at a 2-5 seconds interval.

Notes:
• Never iron clothes on the body or point your iron at anyone when steaming.
• When there is not enough steam generated during use, set the iron back on the power base to reheat it for approx. 30 seconds.
How to use as a dry iron

1. Remove the cover case same as step 1 of “How to use as a steam iron”, move the steam/dry selector to the ” ” position.
2. Set the iron on the power base securely, insert the appliance plug into the power base and plug the power plug into an electrical outlet.
3. According to «Fabric and ironing recommendations» push the temperature select button to the desired position. Preheat the iron until the temperature control indicator light changes from blink to illumination, and start to iron.
4.  After ironing, set the iron back to the power base and pull out the plug. Push the cover case vertically until a click sound is heard; then store the iron at a safe place.

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 pump the spray mist button whenever spray is desired.
•If the spray doesn’t come out immediately, keep pumping until it does.Fabric and ironing recommendations

Notes:

• For heat-sensitive fabric, use a press cloth on top of the fabric, otherwise, it will ruin or damage the clothes.
•  Iron blended fabrics, setting the temperature according to lower-temperature fiber.
•  Iron clothes with less heat resistance first while ironing the different kinds of clothes.

How to care for your iron

Surface of the iron
• After unplugging and cooling the iron, simply wipe with a damp cloth and if necessary, use a neutral 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.

Notes:

• Never use cleaners or steam iron detergent 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.

Self-cleaning
Cleaning the steam chamber of soleplate and steam vents with power shot, according to «How to use the power shot and the vertical shot»(P11), pump the power shot button several times until steam is invisible.

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshooting

Specifications

This iron is intended for household use only.