Panasonic TK7585-SHK Instruction Manual page 74

Q&A (continued)
When alkaline ion water is poured into a
glass, white bubbles are formed.
What is this about?
It means that air has become mixed in with the
water inside the Alkaline Ionizer or that the bubbles
(hydrogen gas) were formed during the process of
electrolysis. Lots of bubbles may be formed after the
Alkaline Ionizer has been installed or the cartridge
replaced. There is no problem if you continue to use
the Alkaline Ionizer.
The bubbles which form with weak acidic water are
oxygen gas.
Why does alkaline ion water sometimes
appear shiny?
The same is also sometimes true of purified water.
It is due to the precipitation of the components
(mainly minerals) which are dissolved in the water.
There is no problem if you drink the water, but if it
bothers you, use the Alkaline Ionizer at a reduced
pH (ion concentration) level. The same kind of
thing happens when the cartridge function has
deteriorated, in which case replace the cartridge with
a new one.
What is the white powder that's deposited
on the inside of the kettle and thermos
flasks?
It's the calcium from the water.
There is no problem if you drink the water, but if it
bothers you, clean the containers concerned. If the
white powder is not removed by cleaning, obtain
some citric acid from a pharmacy, mix 50 g with one
liter of water, leave to soak in the containers for two
or three days, and then rinse the deposit off.
What is the white stuff that floats in the
water which is produced when ice made
using alkaline ion water has melted?
These are minerals contained in the water.
When water is frozen, the minerals solidify on the
surfaces of the ice. There is no problem if you
swallow the white bits.
When I use alkaline ion water to cook
rice, the rice becomes sticky. What can I
do about this?
The rice may be sticky or yellow depending on
the amount of water and the type of rice and rice
cooker used. Either reduce the pH (hydrogen ion
concentration) level of the alkaline ion water or use
the Alkaline Ionizer at the "Purified Water" setting.
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What kind of water should babies be
drinking?
Water produced at the "Purified Water" setting is
recommended for babies.
As babies are weaned, start using alkaline ion water
gradually with the "Alkaline 1" (Drinking water for new
user) setting.
Cartridge
I've been using the cartridge for over a
year and the replace cartridge display has
still not appeared. Does this mean I don't
have to replace the cartridge?
You should replace the cartridge.
Although it has seen less use and its filtering
performance is still satisfactory, its activated charcoal
may deteriorate rapidly due to changes in the water
quality or other factors so replace it after using it for a
year.
I want to replace the cartridge.
What type should I use?
Use the cartridge with the TK7815C1ZEX model
number.
Acidic
water
What is the pH level of the acidic water
which comes out of the acidic water
spout while alkaline ion water is coming
out of the main spout?
Refer to the table below.
The pH level differs depending on the quality and
volume of the water and pH fine adjustment level.
pH level of acidic
Water
water from acidic
quality
water spout
2.8 to 3.5
Alkaline 4
(pH3 or so when the
(Strongly
"pH3" water quality
Alkaline)
indicator has lighted)
Alkaline 3 3.0 to 4.5
Alkaline 2 4.0 to 5.5
Alkaline 1 5.0 to 6.5
Application
● For removing
tea stains.
● For removing
odors after
cooking fish.
For storing to be
used for laundry,
bath water, etc.