Panasonic TK-AS40 Instruction Manual page 6

● People in the following situations should consult a doctor before applying acidic
water to their skin.
• People with sensitive skin
• People susceptible to allergic dermatitis
● First-time users should consume small quantities (1 to 2 cupfuls) starting at the
"Alkaline Level 1" (Drinking water for new user) setting for about two weeks, and
then start using the "Alkaline Level 2" (Drinking water for Experienced user) setting,
and finally select to the "Alkaline Level 3" (Drinking water in daily life) setting.
Failure to observe this sequence of settings may cause health problems.
● When storing alkaline ion water or purified water for future consumption, pour it
into a clean sealed container, and consume it within 24 hours if it is kept at room
temperature or within 2 days if it is kept in the refrigerator.
The Alkaline Ionizer removes sterilizers and disinfectants (such as chlorine) so the water may go bad over
time, possibly causing health problems.
● Do not take medicine with alkaline ion water.
● Consult a doctor if you have drunk alkaline ion water and do not feel well as a result
or if the symptoms do not improve after continued use.
● If you have applied acidic water to your skin and you experience skin problems, stop
use immediately, and consult a doctor.
● Do not directly consume water (strongly alkaline water) whose pH level exceeds 10.
Doing so may cause health problems.
• It is recommended that the water you consume has a pH level of around 9.5 (provided at the "Alkaline
Level 3" (Drinking water in daily life) setting). Keep the general amount of water consumed daily at
around 0.5 liter to 1 liter.
● Do not drink the following kinds of water:
• Acidic water
• Water which comes out of the drain hose
• Water which comes out of the main spout while the water quality indicator lamp is blinking or during the
automatic cleaning of the electrodes
• Water which contains pH test liquid.
Doing so may cause health problems.
● Do not allow water above 60°C in temperature to pass through the Alkaline Ionizer.
You may scald yourself if you do so.
● When starting to use the Alkaline Ionizer, flush out the water which has collected
inside.
When starting use every day:
Run about 0.6 liter (about 15 seconds) of water through the Alkaline Ionizer.
When the Alkaline Ionizer has not been used for 2 or more days:
Run about 8 liters (about 3 minutes) of water through the Alkaline Ionizer.
Failure to do this may cause health problems.
● Do not use alkaline ion water, acidic water or purified water for fish.
The environment may change as a result, and the fish, etc. may die.
● Do not use aluminum containers that do not stand up to alkalis or copper containers
that do not stand up to acids.
Doing so may cause discoloration of the containers or damage them.
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