Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot Manuel utilisateur

Operating Instructions

Electric Thermo Pot

Model No. /

/ Numéro de modèle NC-EH40P

NC-EH30P

NC-EH22P

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Thank you for purchasing the electric thermo pot, NC-EH40P / NC-EH30P / NC-EH22P.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual

for future use. This product is intended for household use only.

Manuel d’utilisation

Bouilloire thermo électrique

Merci d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur une bouilloire électrique, NC-EH40P / NC-EH30P /

NC-EH22P. Lire attentivement ces instructions avant d’utiliser ce produit et conserver ce

manuel pour une utilisation ultérieure. Pour usage domestique seulement.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................... 4-5

Main Features ....................................................................... 10

Safety Precautions ........................................................... 11-13

Part Names and Handling Instructions ............................. 14-15

How to Use ....................................................................... 16-17

Convenient use methods .................................................. 18-19

Daily Maintenance ............................................................ 20-21

Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 22

Replacement of Parts ............................................................ 23

Speciﬁcations ........................................................................ 23

Table of Contents

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Sommaire

PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES ......................................... 8-9

Caractéristiques principales .................................................. 38

Consignes de sécurité ...................................................... 39-41

Nomenclature et instructions de manipulation ................. 42-43

Utilisation .......................................................................... 44-45

Fonctions pratiques .......................................................... 46-47

Entretien ........................................................................... 48-49

Guide de dépannage ............................................................. 50

Remplacement des pièces .................................................... 51

Spéciﬁcations ........................................................................ 51

Sommaire

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces, especially the steam vent. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against ﬁre, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or

Thermo Pot in water or other liquid.

Do not splash water or other liquid over them.

• Do not pour water directly from the tap.

• Do not put the unit in a sink or allow it to get wet.

• Do not turn the unit upside down when the bottom is wet.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by

or near children.

• Do not allow children and persons unfamiliar with the appliance to use it.

Do not leave the unit within the reach of infants.

• You must pay special attention to prevent infants from putting

the body plug into their mouths.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on

or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

• When unplugging, pull by the power plug - not the cord.

6.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,

or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service

center for examination, repair or adjustment.

• Never disassemble, repair, or modify the unit.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord available from the

manufacturer or its service agent.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

result in ﬁre, electric shock or personal injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

Do not place on unstable surfaces or surfaces that can be affected by heat, or near walls

or furniture.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.

• When carrying the unit, do not touch the lid opening lever.

12. Always attach plug to appliance ﬁrst, then plug cord into the wall outlet.

• Make sure the power plug is correctly inserted in to the wall outlet when in use.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug or the body plug with wet hands.

13. Use a single outlet that matches the power rating of the unit.

14. Clean dust from the power plug or the body plug regularly.

• A build-up of dust on the plug will attract condensation, which could cause cable damage

resulting in ﬁre. Remove the plugs and clean them with a dry cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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15.

Do not allow small metal parts near the body plug.

16. Only use the power cord designed speciﬁcally for

the unit. Do not use a different cord and do not use

this cord with any other device.

17. Do not let the unit fall over.

Do not lift, tilt, or shake the unit or carry it by the lid.

•

Even when the dispense key is locked, hot water may

leak through the dispensing spout and the steam

vent, causing burns, if the unit falls over or is tilted.

18. Close the lid securely, and not by force.

19. Do not throw away the remaining hot water while

the lid is attached.

20.

When opening the lid, keep hands away from the steam.

21.

Do not open the lid or dispense hot water while boiling.

22. Do not pour in water above maximum water level.

23. Do not block the steam vent.

24. Do not rotate the unit while dispensing hot water.

25. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not use to store ice. Condensation will occur,

creating

a potential source of electric shock and

malfunction.

• Do not heat tea bags, tea leaves, milk, alcohol or

anything other than water which may spurt out and

cause burns. The water tube may also get clogged,

the inner container may burn or corrode, and the

ﬂuororesin insulating coating may peel off.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Lid opening lever

Steam vent

Lid

Maximum

water level

Dispensing

spout

Power plug*

Cord

Body

plug

Power cord

*The shape of plug differs according to region.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

A. A short cord is provided to reduce the risk of entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.

B. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

C. If extension cord is used,

1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical

rating of the appliance, and

2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it

can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

D.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug

will ﬁt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician.

Do not modify the plug in any way.

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PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

En utilisant des appareils électroménagers, il convient d’observer toujours les mesures de sécu-

rité de base, y compris les suivantes:

1. Lire attentivement toutes les instructions.

2. Ne pas toucher aux surfaces chaudes, en particulier à l’évent de vapeur.

Utiliser les poignées ou boutons prévus.

3. Pour éviter tout incendie, électrocution et blessure, ne pas immerger le cordon, les ﬁches

ou la bouilloire dans l’eau ou tout autre liquide.

Ne pas les éclabousser d’eau ou de tout autre liquide.

• Ne pas remplir l’appareil directement à partir du robinet.

• Ne pas mettre l’appareil dans un évier et le mouiller.

• Ne pas retourner l’appareil sens dessus dessous quand le fond est mouillé.

4. Il convient d’exercer une surveillance étroite lorsque l’appareil est utilisé par des enfants

ou à leur proximité.

• Interdire aux enfants et aux personnes non familiarisés avec l’appareil de l’utiliser. Et ne pas

laisser l’appareil à portée des enfants en bas âge.

•

Faire particulièrement attention à ce que les enfants ne portent pas les ﬁches à la bouche.

5. Débrancher l’appareil de la prise s’il ne sert pas et avant son nettoyage. Laisser refroidir

avant d’assembler ou de désassembler les pièces et avant de nettoyer l’appareil.

• Pour débrancher l’appareil, tirer sur la ﬁche d’alimentation et non pas sur le cordon.

6.

Ne pas utiliser un appareil dont la ﬁche ou le cordon est abîmé ou s’il présente une anomalie

de fonctionnement ou a été endommagé d’une manière quelconque.

Retourner l’appareil au centre d’entretien autorisé le plus proche en vue de la vériﬁcation, de la

réparation ou du réglage.

• Ne jamais désassembler, réparer ou modiﬁer l’appareil.

• Si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé, il doit être remplacé par un cordon spécial

disponible chez le fabricant ou son agent d’entretien.

7. L’emploi d’accessoires non recommandés par le fabricant de l’appareil risque d’entraîner

un incendie, une électrocution ou des blessures.

8. Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur.

9.

Ne pas laisser pendre le cordon au bord de la table ou du comptoir ni entrer en contact avec

les surfaces chaudes.

10.

Ne pas placer au-dessus ou près d’une cuisinière électrique ou à gaz en cours d’utilisation

ni dans un four chaud.Ne pas placer sur des surfaces instables ou des surfaces sensibles

à la chaleur ou près des murs ou meubles.

11. Il convient de faire particulièrement attention en déplaçant un appareil contenant des

liquides chauds.

• En transportant l’appareil, ne pas toucher au levier d’ouverture du couvercle.

12.

Brancher toujours la ﬁche à l’appareil en premier lieu, puis brancher le cordon dans la prise murale.

• S’assurer que la ﬁche d’alimentation est bien branchée dans la prise murale durant l’utilisation.

• Ne pas brancher ou débrancher la ﬁche d’alimentation ou la ﬁche de l’appareil avec les mains

mouillées.

13. Employer une simple prise compatible avec les caractéristiques nominales de l’appareil.

14. Nettoyer les salissures et poussières de la ﬁche d’alimentation ou de la ﬁche de l’appareil

régulièrement.

• Une accumulation de poussières sur la ﬁche favorisera la condensation risquant d’abîmer le

câble et d’entraîner un incendie. Enlever les ﬁches et les nettoyer avec un chiffon sec.

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PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

15. Ne pas laisser des petites pièces métalliques à

proximité de la ﬁche de l’appareil.

16. N’utiliser que le cordon d’alimentation conçu

spécialement pour l’appareil. Ne pas utiliser un

cordon différent et ne pas utiliser ce cordon pour

tout autre dispositif.

17. Ne pas laisser l’appareil tomber.

Ne pas lever, incliner ou secouer l’appareil ni le

transporter par le couvercle.

•

Même quand le bouton verseur est verrouillé, l’eau chaude

peut jaillir par le bec verseur et l’évent de vapeur en

causant des brûlures si l’appareil est renversé ou incliné.

18. Bien fermer le couvercle sans forcer.

19.

Ne pas jeter l’eau chaude restante quand le couvercle

est en place.

20. En ouvrant le couvercle, éloigner les mains de

l’évent de vapeur.

21.

Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle ou verser de l’eau chaude

au cours de l’ébullition.

22.

Ne pas remplir l’eau au-dessus du niveau d’eau maximum.

23. Ne pas obturer l’évent de vapeur.

24.

Ne pas faire pivoter l’appareil tout en versant l’eau chaude.

25.

Ne pas utiliser l’appareil pour tout usage non prévu.

• Ne pas l’utiliser pour conserver la glace.

Sinon une condensation peut se produire en créant

des risques d’électrocution et de panne.

• Ne pas chauffer des sachets de thé, des feuilles de

thé, du lait, de l’alcool ou tout liquide autre que l’eau

risquant de jaillir et de causer des brûlures. Le tube

d’eau risque aussi d’être colmaté, le récipient interne

peut se calciner ou se corroder, et le revêtement

isolant à base de ﬂuororésine peut se détacher.

Levier d’ouverture

du couvercle

Évent de vapeur

Couvercle

Repère

de niveau

d’eau

maximal

Bec verseur

Fiche d’alimentation

Cordon

Fiche côt

appareil

Cordon d’alimentation

*La forme de la prise diffère selon la région

CONSERVER CE MANUEL

Nota:

A. Un cordon court est fourni pour éviter le risque éventuel d’enchevêtrement ou de culbute avec un

cordon plus long.

B. Des cordons prolongateur sont disponibles et peuvent être utilisés en prenant grand soin.

Si un cordon prolongateur est utilisé:

1) les caractéristiques électriques nominales marquées du cordon prolongateur doivent être au

moins égales à celles de l’appareil, et

2)

le cordon doit être agencé de façon qu’il ne traîne pas sur le comptoir ou sur le dessus de table

en pouvant être tiré par les enfants ou être accroché par inadvertance.

D.

Cet appareil est doté d’une ﬁche polarisée (une broche est plus large que l’autre). Dans un soucis

de sécurité, cette ﬁche s’adaptera dans une prise polarisée d’une seule manière.

Si la ﬁche ne rentre pas entièrement dans la prise, il sufﬁt de l’inverser. Si elle ne s’adapte toujours

pas, contacter un électricien qualiﬁé. Ne jamais modiﬁer la ﬁche.

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Main Features

● Boiling with the effects of charcoal coating

The inner container is ﬂuoridated with

ﬂoury charcoal, which brings out the ﬁne

color, taste, and ﬂavor of tea.

Taste

● Electric dispenser

(See "Dispense" on P.16-17)

Convenient

● 6h Timer

(See "Setting the 6h timer" on P.18-19)

● 4 Keep-warm temperature

selections

208 / 190 / 180 / 140 keep-warm temperature

can be selected.

(See "Keep-warm function" on P.18-19)

Economy use

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Safety Precautions

Please observe these precautions fully

For your safety and in order to prevent property damage and the danger to users and others, please

read the following instructions.

■ The signals indicate harm and damage when the product is used improperly.

WARNING

■ The symbols indicate specified items that must be followed.

Indicating

"it may cause

severe injuries

and death."

CAUTION

Indicating

"

the user

may get injured or the

product may cause

property damage.

"

This symbol indicates prohibition. This symbol indicates mandatory.

WARNING

To Prevent Burns

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

person resposible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not let the unit fall over. Do not lift, tilt or shake the unit or carry it by the lid.

Even when the dispense key is locked, hot water may leak through the dispensing spout and

the steam vent, causing burns, if the unit falls over or is tilted.

Do not pour in water above the maximun water level indication line. If the appliance is

overﬁlled, boiling water may be ejected.

Hot water can spill causing burns.

Do not close the lid by force.

Hot water can spill causing burns.

Do not boil anything other than water.

Do not heat tea bags, tea leaves, milk, alcohol or

anything other than water which may cause it to

spurt out hot liquid or steam and cause burns.

The water tube may also get clogged, the inner

container may burn or corrode, and the ﬂuoro-

resin insulating coating may peel off.

Do not block the steam vent.

Hot water can overﬂow causing burns.

Do not throw away the remaining hot water

while the lid is attached.

If the lid comes off, hot water may splash causing

burns.

Do not touch the steam vent.

This may cause burns. Take special care to prevent

infants from touching the steam vent.

Close the lid securely.

If the unit topples, hot water may spill out causing

burns.

Lid opening lever

Steam vent

Lid

Maximum

water level

Dispensing

spout

Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Please observe these precautions fully

WARNING

Power Cord

Never do anything that might cause damage

to the cord, power plug or body plug,

such as damage them, modify them, place

hot objects near to them, bend them, twist

them, stretch them, place heavy objects on

them, or bundle them together.

If the unit is used when damaged, electrical

short circuit or fire may result.

● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by a special cord available from

the manufacturer or its service agent.

Do not connect or disconnect the power

plug or the body plug with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Make sure the power plug is correctly inserted into the wall outlet.

If the plug is inserted improperly it may cause electric shock or generate heat resulting in fire.

● Do not use a damaged plug or a connection in a loose outlet.

Clean dust from the power plug or the body plug regularly.

A build-up of dust on the plug will attract condensation, which could cause cable damage

and the deterioration of insulation resulting in fire.

● Remove the plugs and clean them with a dry cloth.

Use a single outlet that matches the power rating of the unit.

Heat generated when plugging in multiple appliances into one outlet may result in fire.

Safety Precautions

Power plug*

Cord

Body

plug

Power cord

*The shape of plug differs according to region.

During use

Do not immerse the unit in water or splash water over it.

● Do not supply water directly from the tap or place the unit in a sink where the bottom

may get wet.

● Do not turn the unit upside down when the bottom is wet.

It may cause a short circuit and may result in electric shock, and if water overflows from

the pot and it enters the electrical parts built into the main unit, it may cause malfunction.

Never disassemble, repair or modify the unit.

Any attempt to do so may cause the unit to operate abnormally and may result in fire or injury.

● If in need of repair (except for the replacement parts), please contact an authorized

Service Center.

Do not use to store ice.

Condensation will occur, creating a potential source of electric shock and malfunction.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

To Prevent Burns

Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces.

The appliance may topple over causing burns.

Do not open the lid or dispense hot water while boiling.

Splashing hot water or steam may cause burns.

Do not rotate the unit while dispensing hot water.

Splashing hot water may cause burns.

Do not touch the hot parts of the unit during use or shortly after use.

This may cause burns.

When carrying the unit, do not touch the lid opening lever.

The lid may open causing burns and other injury.

Wait until the unit is cooled down before maintenance.

A hot appliance may cause burns.

● When disposing hot water, be careful not to get burned.

When opening or closing the lid, keep hands away from the steam.

Steam can cause burns.

Power Cord

Do not use other than the power cord designed specifically for the unit.

Do not use a different cord and do not use this cord with any other device.

It may cause malfunction or fire.

When the unit is not in use, unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.

Deteriorating insulation may result in electric shock and/or fire.

When unplugging the unit, pull by the power plug - not the cord.

Electric shock and short circuit may result in fire.

During use

Do not use the unit on surfaces that retain heat for a long time.

The unit may get discolored or break up.

Do not place near walls or furniture.

Steam and heat could damage walls and furniture, causing a change in color and shape.

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Part Names and Handling Instructions

Operation panel

If the protective ﬁlm is still covering the surface of the operation panel,

peel it off before using the operation panel.

Lid opening lever

Steam vent

Lid

Main unit

Handle

Container

Minimum water

level mark

Dispensing

spout

Window rim

Mesh ﬁlter

Rotating base (360 degrees)

When rotating the pot, do not allow

the cord to wind around the unit.

Power cord

Power plug*

Cord

Body plug

*The shape of plug differs according to region.

(Replaceable part)

It may have come off from the bottom of the con-

tainer. Push it completely into the correct position.

(See P.20)

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Part Names and Handling Instructions

How to Open/Remove

To open, press the depression in the

opening lever, and lift the lid.

Lid opening lever

Depression

Lid release

lever

To remove, push on the lid release lever,

hold the lid opening lever, and pull the lid

out and up diagonally.

To close

Press down on the lid until it clicks.

To attach

Insert the lid at an angle.

Overheating Protection

If an empty container is heated, the overheat safety function (which prevents an empty

container from being heated) will be activated. The power will be shut off automatically to

prevent the problems that may occur due to overheating.

Overheating, the display shows

LEDs ﬂashing alternately

If an empty container is heated, an odor will be emitted and the container may be discolored.

Cause

• Less than the minimum water level in the

container was boiled.

•

After water is added, the lid might be left open.

How to cancel the display

Pour water into the container, and

press the

key.

Notice

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How to Use

Boil water in it to clean the thermo pot container

and the sections through which the hot water

is dispensed.

 Boil some water.

 Dispense the hot water.



Empty the container via "DRAIN" mark.

(See P.17)

Pour in water

with another

container!

Boiling water

Dispense

(Electric dispenser)

Before you use this pot for the first time

Press key to make the indicator

light ﬂash.

Press one time while water is being boiled, and

press twice while water is being kept warm.

Extends the boiling time by about 6 minutes to

reduce the chlorine in the water.

●

Press key again to boil.

To reduce the chlorine in the water (Long Boil)

Minimum

water level

Add water before the low

water level is reached.

Maximum

water level

Do not ﬁll with water

above maximum

water level.

Before you use this pot for the first time

Pour in water

with another

container!

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er)

How to Use

Pour in water with another container. Close the lid securely.

Securely plug the body plug horizontally into the body.

Plug into wall outlet. (

→

)

When the unit is not in use

Water starts

boiling

automatically.

After the water has been

boiled, the following will

be indicated.

The boiled water

will be kept warm at

approx. 190ºF (90ºC)

automatically.

LED Flashing LED Flashing LED Lit

LED LED LED

LED Lit LED Off LED Off

Time required to boil water (approx.)

NC-EH40P: 35 min. / NC-EH30P: 27 min. / NC-EH22P: 20 min.

(Amount of water: Maximum Water / Room temperature: 68ºF (20ºC))

Press the key

to release lock.

The indicator light

beside the key will be lit.

Press key and dispense

the hot water.

The “Dispense” key will be re-locked

automatically in 10 seconds after you

stop dispensing hot water.

Lit

Unplug, and remove the lid. Pour out any remaining hot water slowly via

the mark.

Lid release part

Operation panel

Cautions

●

Do not pour out water too quickly.

If water splashes over lid release part or

operation panel, it may cause a malfunction.

●

Do not leave water standing in the container.

(It may cause the container to corrode or smell.)

• The indication

is estimated

water

temperature.

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Convenient use methods

●

The keep-warm temperature or the timer can be set

while the water is being boiled or being kept warm.

●

After power is restored in the event of a power failure,

the keep-warm temperature will be automatically set

to 190, even if the timer or the "208", 180" or "140"

keep-warm function was previously selected.

Notice

Convenient use methods

When the unit will not be used

for a short time, such as when

you go out for a day...

Setting the 6h timer

●

While setting the timer, the

electriﬁcation of heater stops

Keep-warm

Function

●

It is ideal to use 180 keep-warm

for making green tea.

●

It is ideal to use 140 keep-warm

for preparing milk for a baby.

Be sure to leave milk to cool

down or mix it with cool boiled

water before giving it to a baby.

Reboil

●

It is ideal to use boiling

water for making coffee /

tea / instant cup noodles etc.

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Convenient use methods

Time required for the reboil procedure

From 208 keep-warm : approx. 2.5-4 min.

From 190 keep-warm : approx. 4-6.5 min.

From 180 keep-warm : approx. 6-12 min.

From 140 keep-warm : approx. 9-17.5 min.

Amount of water: Maximum

Room temperature: 68ºF (20ºC)

After a short time, water will be kept warm at the settled

temperature (The lamp will be lit).

6 hours later, timer will go off

and water starts boiling

When the water is brought up to boiling temperature, it

will be kept warm at 190ºF (90

ºC

).

Press the

key

to reboil water that is

being kept warm.

After a few minutes,

water will be boiled.

●

The keep-warm

temperature setting is

left unchanged.











Each time the key is

pressed, " " mark

will shift to the next

choice and change the

keep-warm temperature

or set the timer.

(After boiled)

(When selecting

180 keep-warm)

Time required to reach the setting

keep-warm temperature

keep-warm : approx. 2-3 min.

keep-warm : approx. 0.5-1 hour

keep-warm : approx. 3.5-4.5 hours

Amount of water: Maximum

Room temperature: 68ºF (20

ºC

)

Previous keep-warm setting: 190

Press the key.

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Daily Maintenance

Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the plug from

outlet, dispense water and allow to cool the unit.

Main unit and lid

●

Do not wet or soak the main unit in water.

If water enters the main unit from the bottom or from the dispensing

spout, it can also get into the electrical components in the main unit

and may cause a malfunction.

●

Do not use detergents.

●

Do not use benzine or thinner.

(They may leave an odor.) (They may damage the surface.)

Clean with a damp, well-wrung cloth.

Inner container

●

Do not use polishing

powder, a scrub brush

or a nylon brush.

They may damage the ﬂuororesin

ﬁnish of the inner container.

Clean with a wet sponge.

Clean the inner container using

citric acid. (See P.21)

About "Scale"

While you are using this unit, minerals

contained in the water (like calcium) can get

stuck on the inner comtainer or on the mesh

ﬁlter. This is called "scale", and it is harmless.

●

Milky-white gritty surface (caused by calcium)

●

White or glittering ﬂoating material

(crystals of minerals)

●

Discoloration in the ﬁnish like dark brown,

gray, or green areas

(metallic ion made on the ﬂuororesin covering)

These are not discoloration or corrosion of

the inner container itself, nor are they ﬂakes

from the ﬂuororesin covering.

Mesh ﬁlter

When ﬁlter is clogged, water does not ﬂow

smoothly.

* After cleaning the ﬁlter, be sure to

reattach it to the inner container.

Clean the ﬁlter with a brush.

When storing the unit

●

Dry it thoroughly.

●

Put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag.

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