Panasonic TK7585-SHK Instruction Manual page 72

Q&A (continued)
What should I do when I'm not going to
use the Alkaline Ionizer for a prolonged
period (more than a week or so as a
general guide)?
Remove the cartridge from the unit, put it
inside a plastic bag, remove the air from the
bag and close it, and then store the bag in the
refrigerator.
Disconnect the power plug.
Before re-using the Alkaline Ionizer, install the
cartridge, re-connect the power plug, and run
water through the Alkaline Ionizer for about 3
minutes.
If you are not going to use the Alkaline Ionizer for a
month or more, the water inside the cartridge may
have gone bad so it is recommended that you replace
the cartridge.
Do I leave the Alkaline Ionizer's power on
when I won't be using the Alkaline Ionizer?
Leave the power on even while you're not using the
Alkaline Ionizer.
One reason is so that the electrodes need to be
automatically cleaned. Another reason is that the
volume of all the water which has run through the
Alkaline Ionizer will not be totalized if the Alkaline
Ionizer is used with its power off and, as a result, the
cartridge life will not displayed correctly.
The power consumption in the standby status is
approximately 1 W.
What are the proportions of the water
that comes out of the main spout and
the water that drains out of the Alkaline
Ionizer?
The ratio is 4:1, but attention should be paid to how
the amounts are measured.
The only way of comparing the amounts is to use
the same container for the same period of time while
water is coming out of the main spout and acidic
water spout.
At the beginning, slightly more water comes out of
the acidic water spout.
After the flow of water has been stopped, water
will drain off from inside the Alkaline Ionizer so a
lot of water will accumulate on the acidic water
spout side.
If the flow is low, slightly more water comes out of
the acidic water spout.
Why doesn't any water come out of the
acidic water spout or drain outlet while
alkaline ion water or weak acidic water is
being produced?
If this is the case, it means that the acidic water and
drain hoses are bent or flattened.
Trouble may occur if you use the Alkaline Ionizer
while no water is coming out of the acidic water spout
or drain outlet. Neither will electrolysis be performed
properly so check the acidic water and drain hoses,
and re-position the Alkaline Ionizer so that the water
comes out.
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What's the maximum temperature of the
hot water that can be run through the
Alkaline Ionizer?
35°C for the main unit, and 80°C for the bypass
selector. (See page 37.)
Why is it that it has become difficult to
obtain the same pH level compared with
when I first started using the Alkaline
Ionizer?
Calcium has built up inside the Alkaline Ionizer,
reducing the electrolysis effect.
Why has the "U25" code (end of cartridge
life due to clogging) appeared on the
LCD display before the general guideline
for when to replace the cartridge has
appeared?
"U25" will also appear when the volume of water
passing through the Alkaline Ionizer or its pressure
has dropped. (See pages 62 and 63.)
Check whether the water volume has dropped
because of a reduction in water pressure or whether
the water supply hose is bent or flattened. Also, the
cartridge may already be clogged due to the kind
of water source used, in which case replace the
cartridge.
What is "total trihalomethane"?
This term refers to four compounds: chloroform,
bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane and
bromoform.
What is "2-MIB"?
This stands for 2-methylisoborneol, a substances
which causes tap water to have a musty odor.
Why does the weak acidic water have
an odor (it smells like swimming pool
water)?
It's because weak acidic water contains a lot of
hypochlorous acid. There's no problem if you use it
as is.
Electrolysis causes the chlorine ions in the water to
collect in weak acidic water, forming hypochlorous
acid.
Will I get noise interference in my radio
reception if I put a radio near an Alkaline
Ionizer?
Yes, you may. If so, move the radio away from the
Alkaline Ionizer.