Panasonic NI-636E - Manual (Page 4)

CAUTION DURING USE OF RETRACTIVE POWER CORD (NI-486E / 686E Only)
(1) When retracting power cord, always grasp the plug with one hand while pressing the cord wind button with the
other hand
{2) If cord does not retract completely, pull it out slightly and wind it again while guiding it into the reel
(3) Unwind the power cord in the amount of length you need before plugging it to the wall outlet
(4) If the power cord seems hard to unwind due to an improper winding, pull firmly until it is released
(5) Do not allow small children to handle the retractive power cord as this may cause the cord to "whip" and cause
injury
GENERAL HINTS BEFORE USING YOUR Panasonic IRON
1 Read this instruction book to become familiar with the iron and its features
2 Most ordinary tap water can be used in this iron In extremely hard water areas, distiled or demineralized water
should be used Do not uso water processed through home water softening systems, because this water contains
minerals that may be harmful to the iron
3 It IS best to start ironing garments requiring lower temperature settings first This will help to avoid damaging
garments If you are not sure of the fabric content, first test the temperature of the iron on an area of a garment
where it will not show
HELPFUL IRONING TIPS
The Temperature Selector Dial of the Panasonic iron has dots on it, in addition to numbers and color indications This
makes it easy to adjust the iron for steam, more or less steam, and any other temperature setting desired
The dots are international fabric protection symbols for various temperature ranges
• Low Temperature
• • Medium Temperature
« • • High Temperature
Many garments are labeled with these dots as a guide for selecting the proper ironing temperature For general
information about ironing temperatures, refer to the handy fabric guide on the iron For more specific information, use
the ■ Fabric Ironing Chart ' found on page 9
As a guide to the international Textile Care Labeling Code, the following symbols are noted for your information
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE CARE & LABELING CODES
tì A
O
Washing Bleaching Ironing Dry Cleaning
A symbol crossed out indicates that the article of clothing
must not be subjected to the particular treatment
EXAMPLE (DO NOT BLEACH) ^
Before ironing, sort the garments according to the different heat settings required Iron fabrics that need a lower
temperature first
Do not touch plastic buttons with a hot iron because they may melt
Be careful around zippers and similar items to prevent scratching the soleplate
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