Check that the purchase date has been entered on the warranty, and keep the warranty in a safe place together with the instruction manual. Bear in mind that Panasonic will not be liable for any product malfunctioning or accidents which result from the failure to install or operate the product properly.
(See page 24), so drinking unfit (non- potable) water may cause health problems. n[TK-CJ21 only] Prevention of accidental ingestion ● Keep coin type lithium batteries out of the reach of babies and small children. The battery may be accidentally swallowed.
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The accessory may be accidentally swallowed. ● If an accessory is swallowed, consult a physician immediately. n[TK-CJ21 only] Use of the battery ● Do not expose the coin type lithium battery to flame or to excessive heat. The battery may explode and cause an accident.
Tips to ensure proper operation n Do not pass the following kinds of water through the product. (Doing so will significantly shorten the cartridge life.) ● Very cloudy water ● Water with a high red rust content n The temperatures of the water that can be used for this product are shown in the table below.
Product composition TK-CJ21 TK-CJ11 TK-CJ01 ● With LCD display ● Cartridge replacement ● Cartridge replacement guidelines: guidelines: ● Cartridge replacement About 1 year About 6 months guidelines: About 1 year ● Except for limited exceptions, TK-CJ11/TK-CJ01 are used for the water purifier...
Installation Adaptor Bushing (with 4 screws) (with gasket) [TK-CJ21 only] Coin type lithium battery Model No.: CR2032 (Commercial item) ● The battery included in the package is for test use and may have a short life. Please refer to page 16 for how to insert the battery before using the product.
Names and functions of the parts TK-CJ21 Selector lever position indicator Displays the current lever position. Purified water is discharged from the purified water outlet. Cartridge Unpurified water (tap water) is Filters the water. discharged. Selector lever For selecting the type of water.
Steps to take before installing the product n Faucets onto which the product can be installed ● Faucets with a thread on the outside ● Faucets with a thread on the inside (See page 6) (See pages 8 and 9) Thread diameter: Thread diameter: 22 mm...
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n Faucets onto which the product cannot be installed Bear in mind that it will not be possible to install the product onto custom designed faucets or faucets with the wrong thread diameter (which is not 22 mm) or wrong pipe diameter in addition to what is shown below.
Installation procedure ● Do not connect the product to a faucet used solely for hot water. Faucets with an outside thread (thread diameter: 22 mm) Types of faucets Outside thread Outside thread Aerator Aerator (Do not use.) (Do not use.) Remove the mounting nut and adaptor.
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Remove the aerator, pass the mounting nut over the faucet, and install the adaptor. ● The adaptor should be screwed on straight. Screwing it on tilted may strip the threads, resulting in water leaks. Mounting Mounting Outside thread Adaptor Adaptor Aerator Outside Mounting nut...
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Installation procedure ● Do not connect the product to a faucet used solely for hot water. Faucets with an inside thread (thread diameter: 24 mm) Types of faucets Accessories used Inside thread Aerator Bushing (Do not use.) (with gasket) Remove the mounting nut and adaptor. Mounting nut Adaptor (with gasket) The parts below must be returned...
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Screw in the bushing. Insert Bushing (accessory) into the adaptor. Gasket Adaptor Attach the mounting nut and adaptor. ● The adaptor should be screwed on straight. Screwing it on tilted may strip Mounting nut the threads, resulting in water leaks. Gasket Adaptor Turn the mounting nut manually,...
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Installation procedure ● Do not connect the product to a faucet used solely for hot water. Faucets without an aerator Types of faucets Accessories used ● Flared faucets more than 10 mm 13 mm or more, less than 24 mm ●...
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Remove the four screws of the installation adaptor, install the installation adaptor, and tighten it using the mounting nut. Mounting nut 2. Tighten the installation 1. Remove the four adaptor using the screws. mounting nut. Installation adaptor Loosely tighten the screws, 1.
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Installation procedure [TK-CJ21 only] How to insert a lithium battery in the water purifier (To replace battery) TK-CJ21 uses one coin type lithium battery to power the sensor for the cartridge replacement guideline. Open the battery cover. Turn the cover counterclockwise with a coin-like object.
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Checks after installation Please carry out checks to ensure proper installation and operation. Run purified water for about 3 to 4 minutes to expel the air inside How to run purified water the main unit. (See page 18 for details) 1.
Operation (How to run water) Using purified water Always use water with a temperature under 35°C. (If not observed, may result in cartridge malfunction.) ● If water above 35°C is accidentally used, allow water to flow to the purified side for about 20 seconds.
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Using unpurified water (tap water) Always use water with a temperature under 80°C. (If not observed, may result in malfunctioning of the water purifier.) Set the selector lever to ‘Shower’ or Shower ‘Unpurified’. Selector lever Turn on the water faucet to let the Unpurified water flow.
Maintenance Regular maintenance Moisten and wring a soft cloth, and clean the product with it. Note ● Do not use detergents, cleansers, paint thinners, benzine, alcohol, kerosene, etc. If used by accident, wipe the product with a damp cloth to Unpurified remove the detergent, etc.
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Once-a-Year Maintenance ● The water flow may decrease when the filter in the main unit connection area becomes clogged with impurities. ● Take the following steps to clean the product once a year. n Main unit connection area (filter, water inlet) ●...
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Maintenance Replacing the gasket and filter *The water purifier illustration shows an example for TK-CJ11/TKCJ01. nGasket ● To install the unit onto a faucet, the gaskets must be used as shown in the figure below. ● Water leakage may occur with long-term use, due to rubber degradation, deformation, and/ or scratches.
(the cartridge is clogged) (P.27) For TK-CJ21/TK-CJ11: Cartridge has been used for more than 1 year For TK-CJ01: Cartridge has been used for more than 6 months [TK-CJ21 only] n Confirm the LCD for the remaining volume that can be purified (displayed for 10 sec.
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Substances that can be removed ● Free residual chlorine ● Turbidity ● Total trihalomethane *1 ● 2MIB (musty odor) ● Soluble lead(Only TK-CJ21/TK-CJ11) ● Iron (fine particles) *2 ● Aluminum (neutral) *2 ● Geosmin (musty odor) *2 ● Phenols *2 *1 This is a general term for four compounds: chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform.
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(Doing so may damage the cartridge mount and cause water to leak.) 2. Insert [TK-CJ21 only] 4. Press the reset button (for 3 sec.) (Do not press the button with pointed objects such as a toothpick. Use an object with a rounded tip, such as the rounded end of a toothpick.)
→ This is not a malfunction. Run water ─ cartridge. through the product for about 3 to 4 minutes. [TK-CJ21 only] ● To conserve battery power, the LCD The LCD display has automatically shuts off when not in use. disappeared suddenly.
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Symptom Causes and measures to be taken Reference page ● The cumulative volume of purified water [TK-CJ21 only] exceeded the cartridge replacement The following display guideline (4000 liters). appeared. →Replace the cartridge. ● Did you press the reset button after replacing the cartridge? →Press the reset button.
Elements dissolved in water (mainly minerals) have precipitated. The same phenomenon appears when the cartridge performance has dropped. In that case, replace it with a new cartridge. Can lead (soluble lead) be removed? TK-CJ21/TK-CJ11 :It can be removed. TK-CJ01 :It cannot be removed. Maintenance...
Optional accessories (Prices as of March 2012) Available at the dealer from whom you purchased the product or dealers handling Panasonic products. Please carefully read the instruction manual included with each product before using or installing the product. Consumable supply ●...
Specifications Specifications Product name TK-CJ21 TK-CJ11 TK-CJ01 135(W) x 125(D) x Dimensions 125(W) x 110(D) x 75(H) mm 75(H) mm Approx. 350 g Approx. 310 g Weight (Approx. 490 g (Approx. 450 g when full of water) when full of water) Water temperature when using the Purified water: Under 35 °C...