Q&A - Panasonic TK-AS40 Instruction Manual

Q&A
Before use
Isn't it possible to use underground water for the Alkaline Ionizer?
Underground water cannot be used.
The quality of underground water is unstable, so please use the tap water.
What is the point of the effects that the properties of source water (tap water) have on the
water produced by the Alkaline Ionizer?
Consult the table below.
The water obtained using the Alkaline Ionizer may not be sufficiently alkaline if the water has a high carbonic acid content.
In a case like this, boil the alkaline ion water to remove the carbonic acid and obtain the intended alkalinity. Also, in areas
where the hardness of water is high ※ , the water may be turbid and white.
With underground water or source water containing underground water, use the unit with the water quality switched to
a setting for a stronger alkalinity or with the faucet adjusted to reduce the flow of water passing through the unit since
alkalinity may be hard to obtain when using the Alkaline Ionizer.
Coastal areas,
islands
Salt water may
Properties of be mixed in
source water with the source
water.
Properties of
electrolyzed Tends to more
alkaline ion alkaline.
water
Switch the
water quality
to a setting
Points on for a milder
using alkaline alkalinity. Use
ion water alkaline ion
water with
purified water
mixed in.
※ Hardness of water: Whether water is classified as hard or soft depends on the concentration of the calcium and magnesium
in the water.
During use
I just drank some acidic water by
mistake. It is OK?
Small quantities (a glassful or so) will not cause any
problems.
However, you should not keep drinking acidic water.
If you have drunk large quantities by mistake and do
not feel well, consult a doctor.
Will the Alkaline Ionizer remove lead
(soluble lead) from the water?
Yes, it will.
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Hot spring areas concentration of carbonic
acid (underground water)
Carbonic acid gas is mixed in
with the source water which
The source water
tends to be acidic; the water
contains sulfur so it
has a high concentration of
tends to be acidic.
minerals so it is easier for
electricity to be conducted.
Tends to make
alkaline ion water Tends to be more neutral due
more neutral due to to the carbonic acid gas.
the sulfate ions.
Switch the water
quality to a setting Switch the water quality
for a stronger to a setting for a stronger
alkalinity. Reduce the alkalinity. Reduce the flow of
flow of water at the water at the faucet so that
faucet so that only only a small volume of water
a small volume of is run through the Alkaline
water is run through Ionizer.
the Alkaline Ionizer.
Water with a high
The water has a
high concentration
of minerals so
it is easier for
electricity to be
conducted.
Tends to more
alkaline.
Switch the water
quality to a setting
for a milder
alkalinity. Use
alkaline ion water
with purified water
mixed in.
What does a service life of 850 hours for
the electrolyzer mean?
This figure represents the total time that electrolysis
can be performed by the electrolyzer, and it means
that the electrolyzer will last for about 7 years when
the Alkaline Ionizer is used for 20 minutes a day.
The electrode plates are worn down by the electricity
passing to the electrolyzer. If all the lamps except
for "Alkaline Level 2" and "Alkaline Level 3" have lit
at the same time, it means that the electrolyzer has
come to the end of its service life. Ask your dealer to
replace the electrolyzer.
Hard water Soft water
The water has a
low concentration
of minerals so
it is difficult for
electricity to be
conducted.
Tends to less
alkaline.
Switch the water
quality to a setting
for a stronger
alkalinity. Reduce
the flow of water at
the faucet so that
only a small volume
of water is run
through the Alkaline
Ionizer.