Panasonic AlCare TK-AS500 Operating Instructions Manual page 40

Before Requesting a Repair Service
Problem
Faucet and connection parts
of bypass selector, water
supply hose, and outlet pipe
Bypass selector
(location other than the
water outlet selected with
the bypass selector)
Though the bypass selector is
adjusted to
from the source water opening
Bottom of the unit
Water drips or trickles
out of the main spout
even when the water is stopped
No water or a small
amount of water is
coming out
Although water is coming
out, the water quality
signal does not light up
The amount of water
coming out has
decreased after the
cartridge is replaced
The water coming out
from the main spout
is warm
EN40
See P. EN21.
z
The cause seems to be calcium, etc. depositing inside the bypass
z
selector.
→ Dissolve approx. 50 of citric acid in 1 liter of water. Remove the
bypass selector (P. EN28) and hose, soak them in the citric acid
water for approx. 12 hours, and wash them with water.
, water drips
(Buy citric acid at a pharmacy.)
Has the cartridge been installed securely? (P. EN30)
z
Depending on the temperature and
z
humidity conditions, condensation
may occur inside the main unit, and
water may come out from
the condensation water outlet.
(This is not a malfunction)
→ Wipe off the water.
This is not a malfunction. (This is water remaining in the pipe.)
z
Is the faucet fully open?
z
Is the filter of the bypass selector clogged?
z
→ Perform maintenance. (P. EN28)
Has the water supply been cut off ? (P. EN33)
z
Is the water supply hose bent or flattened?
z
If the problem is still not solved after all of the above are checked,
the cartridge may be clogged. Replace the cartridge. (P. EN30)
Did you run water for approx. 3 to 4 minutes after replacement?
z
(P. EN30)
(It is necessary to remove the air inside the cartridge)
At the beginning of running of water, the water warmed by the
z
room temperature or heat inside the Alkaline Ionizer while water
flow is stopped may come out.
(This is not a malfunction. Run water before using.)
Check point
Bottom of the unit
(continued)
Condensation
water outlet