Panasonic AlCare TK-AS500 Operating Instructions Manual

Problem Check pointDrain hose Water is drainedeven after the faucetis closedz Water inside the main unit is drained every after use.(P. EN27, EN31)Water is not drainedwhile alkaline ionwater or acidic wateris usedz Is the drain hose bent or flattened?• Running water continuously may cause malfunction. Also thewater cannot be electrolyzed correctly.Sound and buzzerA buzzer does notbeep while acidicwater is usedz Has the buzzer been muted? (P. EN32)Odor, taste, turbidness, and change in colorThe water produced bythe Alkaline Ionizer hasan odor or unpleasanttaste or is turbidz Purification performance of the cartridge is deteriorated.→ Replace the cartridge. (P. EN30)z If an odor occurs within 2 to 3 months after the cartridge is replaced,the water discharge line or waste water line may be soiled.→ Press the Acidic Water button, and run acidic water for approx. 15seconds.The smell at thebeginning of use ofwater concerns mez Since water is accumulated inside the main unit for 10 minutes afterAlkaline 1 to 3 and Purified are used, there are rare cases wheresome people are sensitive to the smell of the main unit.→ If the smell concerns you, after a buzzer beeps, run water for a whilebefore using.The acidic water hasan odorz Electrolysis causes the chlorine ions in the water to collect inacidic water, forming hypochlorous acid.→ There is no problem if you use it as is.White floating matteris mixed with thealkaline ion waterz White floating matter is calcium deposited inside the main unit.z Foam-like floating matter is the air inside the main unit orhydrogen foam generated during electrolysis.(There is no problem if you use it as is.)• This foam tends to be much generated after installation orcartridge replacement.• In the case of acidic water, oxygen foam is generated.Alkaline ion water orpurified water looksshinyz This occurs when components (mainly minerals) dissolved in thewater float.→ There is no problem if you use it as is. But if it bothers you, usealkaline ion water at a lower pH level.EN41When necessaryEnglish

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