Q&A
Question
Answer
During use
What should I do when
I’m not going to use the
Main unit for a prolonged
period (more than a week
or so as a general guide)?
Remove the cartridge from the main 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 main unit 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.
Can ground water be used?
No,
because the water quality of the ground water has relatively big differences.
It is suggested to use tap water.
What is the white powder that’s
deposited on the inside of the
kettle and thermos flasks?
It is 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 1 liter of water, leave to soak in the containers for 2 or 3 days, and then rinse the deposit off.
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 be indicated correctly.
The power consumption in the standby status is approximately 0.7 W.
Compared with the early
time of using, why the pH
level is relatively difficult
to increase now?
This may be caused by calcium sediment attached on the main unit,
which reduces the electrolytic capacity of the Alkaline Ionizer.
Alkaline ion water
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 ion
water (weak)” (drinking water for new user) setting.
What should I do if I get
diarrhea or a rash after I
start drinking alkaline ion
water?
Stop drinking alkaline ion water, and consult a doctor.
While consulting the doctor, say that:
The alkaline ion water you’ve been drinking has more calcium, magnesium,
sodium, potassium and other minerals than tap water.
The water you’ve been drinking has an alkalinity with a pH level of 8 to 9 (at the New Users setting).
How much calcium is contained
in alkaline ion water?
Due to electrolysis, there are 20 % to 30 % more calcium ions in alkaline
ion water than in the source water.
What else can I do with alkaline
ion water besides drinking it?
You can use it for cooking, making rice, making tea or coffee just as
you would with regular water. (P. EN16)
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 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 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.
I have kidney trouble. Is it
ok for me to drink alkaline
ion water?
Consult a doctor before drinking alkaline ion water.
While consulting the doctor, say that:
The alkaline ion water you are thinking of drinking has more calcium, magnesium,
sodium, potassium and other minerals than tap water.
The water you are thinking of drinking has an alkalinity with a pH level of 9.5 or so.
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