Panasonic NCSSA400 Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Electric Thermo Pot

Household Use

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.

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This product is intended for household use only.

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Please read these instructions carefully to use the product correctly and safely.

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Before using this product please give your special attention to “Safety Precautions”

(P. EN2-EN4).

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Please keep this Operating Instructions and the warranty for future use.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... EN2

Part Names and Handling Instructions ........................................................................ EN5

How to use ................................................................................................................... EN7

Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................................... EN11

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... EN13

Replacement of Parts ................................................................................................. EN16

Specifications ............................................................................................................. EN17

EN2

English

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

read the following instructions strictly.

 The signals indicate harm and damage when the product is used wrongly.

WARNING

Indicating “it

may cause

severe injuries

and death”.

CAUTION

Indicating “the user

may get injured or the

product may cause

property damage”.

 The symbols indicate specified items that must be followed.

This symbol indicates prohibition. This symbol indicates mandatory.

WARNING

To Prevent Burns

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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 responsible for their safety.

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

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

Even when the dispenser 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.

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Do not pour in water above the maximum water level indication line.

If the appliance is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.

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Do not close the lid by force.

Hot water can spill causing burns.

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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

fluororesin insulating coating may peel off.

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Do not block the steam vent.

Hot water can overflow causing burns.

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Do not throw away the remaining hot water

while the lid is attached.

If the lid comes off, hot water may splash

causing burns.

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Do not touch the steam vent.

This may cause burns. Take special care to

prevent infants from touching the steam vent.

Steam vent

Lid opening

lever

Lid

Maximum

water level

Dispensing

spout

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Close the lid securely.

If the unit topples, hot water may spill out

causing burns.

Safety Precautions

Please take these precautions strictly

EN3

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Power Cord

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Never do anything that might cause damage to

the cord, power plug or body plug.

Do not 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 cause.

‹ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by a special cord available from the

manufacturer or an authorized service center

(as described in the warranty).

Power cord

Power plug

Cord

Body plug

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

This may cause electric shock.

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Do not allow infants access to the body plug.

You must pay special attention to prevent infants from putting the body plug into their mouths.

This may cause electric shock or injury.

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Do not place small metal parts on the body plug.

This may cause electric shock, electrical short circuit or fire.

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

If the power plug is inserted improperly it may cause electric shock or generate heat

causing fire.

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

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Dust off the power plug or the body plug regularly.

A build-up of dust on the plugs will attracts humidity, which could cause cable damage

and the deterioration of insulation causing fire.

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

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

Plugging multiple appliances into one outlet may generate heat and cause fire.

During use

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

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

may get wet.

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

This may cause a short circuit and electric shock due to water enters the electrical parts

in the main unit.

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Never disassemble, repair or modify the unit.

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

‹ Please contact an authorized service center (as described in the warranty) for a check

or repair.

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Do not use to store ice.

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

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Discontinue using the appliance immediately when steam is ejecting over 15 minutes

and it does not switch to keep-warm function.

This may cause burns.

‹ Unplug the appliance immediately and contact an authorized service center (as

described in the warranty) for a check or repair.

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Use a power outlet which is grounded.

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The power plug of this appliance is designed for a grounded outlet.

(Use of ungrounded power may cause a malfunction or electric shock due to electrical leakage.)

Please take these precautions strictly

EN4

English

CAUTION

To Prevent Burns

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Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces.

The appliance may topple over causing burns.

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

Splashing hot water or steam may cause burns.

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Do not rotate the unit while dispensing hot water.

Splashing hot water may cause burns.

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

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Do not touch the lid opening lever when carrying the unit.

The lid may open causing burns and other injury.

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

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Wait until the unit is cooled down before cleaning.

A hot appliance may cause burns.

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

Power Cord

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

device.

(Do not use a power cord other than the one designed specifically for the unit.)

It may cause malfunction or fire.

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

Deteriorating insulation may cause electric shock and/or fire.

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

Electric shock and short circuit may cause fire.

During use

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Do not use the unit on surfaces that can be affected by heat for a long time.

The unit may get discolored or break up.

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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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Do not let water spill on the plugs of the power cord.

This may cause electric shock.

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Replace gasket if it discolors whitish. (õ. EN16)

Otherwise it may cause hot water to spill out when it is leaned or knocked down

accidentally.

EN5

Part Names and Handling Instructions

Main unit

Operation panel

Steam vent

Lid

Lid opening

lever

Handle

LCD

Inner container

Red floating ball

Water level indicator

cannot be seen when

water level is above

the window rim.

Dispensing

spout

Spotlight

Window rim

Rotating base

(360 degrees)

When rotating the pot, do not

allow the cord to wind around

the unit.

Minimum water

level mark

Mesh filter

(Replaceable part)

It may have come off from the bottom of the

inner container.

Push it completely into the correct position.

(õ. EN16)

Power cord

Power plug

Cord

Body plug

EN6

English

Before you use this pot for the ﬁrst time

Boil water and dispense it to clean the inner

container and water flow pipe as below steps.

(õ. EN7)

1 Boil some water.

2 Dispense the hot water.

3

Empty the inner container via

DRAIN

mark.

How to Remove the Lid

# Press and lift the lid opening lever to

open the lid.

How to close : Push until “click” sound.

Lid lever

How to set : Insert the lid slantwise.

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Pull it up slantwise while pressing the

lid lever.

How to set the ceramic filter

# Shake in water.

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Set it at the back.

Fix with magnet

Heater surface

Handling

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Do not wash with detergent.

(It causes remaining odor)

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Do not attach on heater surface.

(It causes malfunction)

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Do not put it close to objects sensitive to

magnetic force such as credit card.

EN7

When the unit is not in use

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

slowly via the

DRAIN

mark.

Requests

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Do not pour out water too swiftly.

(

If water splashes over lid release part or

operation panel, it may cause a malfunction.

)

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Do not leave water in the inner container.

(

It may cause the inner container to

corrode or smell.

)

Operation

panel

Lid release

part

How to use

Boiling water Dispensing

Pour in water

with another

container!

* MAX. WATER LEVEL

Do not fill water above maximum

water level.

* Minimum water level

Fill the water higher than the minimum water level.

To reduce the chlorine in the water (Long Boil)

After adding water

Press key (Light flash)

(

Press one time while water is

being boiled, or press twice

while water is being kept warm.

)

Extends the boiling time by about

7 minutes to reduce the chlorine by

approximately 85 % in the water.

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Press

key again to return

to normal boil.

Press the button and the

light will be on.

In case it does not start boiling

automatically.

Boiling

water

Dispensing

Reboil

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It is ideal to use

boiling water for

making coffee /

tea / instant cup

noodles etc.

EN8

English

Connect the power plug after filling the water and closing the lid. (õ.EN7)

Starts boiling

automatically.

peep peep

The temperature will drop

to approximately 90 ºC and

switches to keep-warm

function automatically.

( )

Notifies when boiled.

(Displayed temperature is indicative)

Light on Light off

Light on

When change the setting of keep-

warm temperature (õ. EN9)

When adjust the temperature

suitable for tea (õ. EN9)

Start of battery charging for cordless

dispensing (sign for battery charging)

Press

, then

press

to

dispensing

Automatically locked in 10 seconds after

dispensing is finished.

When dispensing while cord is removed.

(Cordless dispensing)

Guideline for dispensing volume

Battery charge volume

Dispensing volume

Approx. 3 L or more *

1

1.5 L or less

Volume of water dispensed varies

depending on degree of pressing and

dispensing time.

Dispensing period (Amount of time press

continuously)

Less than

5 seconds

From 5 to

12 seconds

More than

12 seconds

Press

slightly

Press

strongly

* Be careful for splash of hot water when

press strongly.

When cordless dispensing

Only

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1

Full water volume may not be indicated

if frequently dispensed.

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Indication light turns off and cannot

dispense hot water after 8-10 hours

even not dispensed.

Water temperature drops to approximately 90 ºC in 3 hours after boiling at room temperature 20 ºC.

* Temperature falls quicker if water volume is smaller.

Light on

Press

key

to reboil water

that is being kept

warm.

After a few minutes,

water will be boiled.

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The keep-warm

temperature setting is

left unchanged.

Time required for the reboil procedure

From 98 keep-warm : approx. 4.5 min.

From 90 keep-warm : approx. 6.5 min.

From 80 keep-warm : approx. 10.5 min.

(

Amount of water: Maximum

Room temperature: 20 ºC

)

Reboil

EN9

Keep-warm Function

Press key

Notifies when boiled

(

Setting of warm keep

temperature does not vary.

)

peep peep

Flash Light on

Light on

Notice

Setting is released when water is added while

lights on. ( lights off)

Setting will be released when , and

buttons are pressed while flashes.

How to use

Timer

Keep-warm Function

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Energy can be saved if keep-warm

temperature is lower.

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Approximately 80 ºC of water is the

suitable for natural leaf tea.

When the unit will not be used for a

short time, such as when you go out

for a day...

Setting the timer

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While setting the timer, the

electrification of heater stops.

Setting the energy saving

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Control the heater according to

the usage. Heater is on at the time

interval when it is reached dispensing

time and it will be turned off

automatically to save the energy on

keep-warm function.

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This is recommended when dispense

time is regularly fixed.

Make the water suitable

for brewing tea.

(Healthy Tea)

Notice

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The keep-warm temperature or

the timer can be set while the water

is being boiled or being kept warm.

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After power is restored in the event

of a power and LCD failure, the keep-

warm temperature will be automatically

set to “90”, even if the timer or the

“98” or “80” keep-warm function was

previously selected.

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English

Healthy Tea

Each time key is

pressed, “s”mark will

shift to the next choice

and change the keep-

warm temperature.

Each time key is

pressed, the light will

shift to the next choice.

Cancel

(

It will return to the

temperature indication

)

Time required to reach the settled preset temperature

keep-warm : approx. 4.5 hours

keep-warm : approx. 3 hours

(

Amount of water: Maximum

Room temperature: 20 ºC

Initial keep-warm setting: 90

)

After a short time, water will be kept warm at approximately 80 ºC

When the water will start boiling 8 hours later

Remaining time will be indicated on 1 hour base.

When cancel the timer, press

key again

8 hours later, timer will turn off and water starts boiling

When the water reaches the boiling temperature, keep-warm function

starts at the settled temperature.

If set up “Energy saving”

Boiling started before

dispensing time

and kept at preset

temperature.

“OFF” is displayed when not dispensed. “OFF” lights off.

Caution

While Energy Saving is set, boiling starts automatically at dispensing

time.

Circuit breaker may be tripped if used together with other equipment

in a same line.

Time for boiling up

After filled water :

approx. 41 min.

From 98 keep-warm

: approx. 14.5 min.

From 90 keep-warm

: approx. 16.5 min.

From 80 keep-warm

: approx. 20.5 min.

(

Amount of water: Maximum

Room temperature: 20 ºC

)

Caution

A lot of steam may occasionally come

up.

Time for using hot water

Hot water Temperature

Breakfast Tea time

Dinner

Lunch

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Once start using, it will record the time interval

when hot water is dispensed.

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After using for a week, it will automatically

increase the keep-warm temperature according

to the record of the week before.

(Water temperature of approximately 60 ºC is

maintained as the lowest.)

Energy Saving

EN11

Care & Cleaning

When storing the unit

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Dry it thoroughly.

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Put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag to

keep insects from getting in.

Daily

Maintenance

Clean with

Citric Acid

Inner container

Clean with a wet soft sponge.

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Do not use polishing

powder, a scrub brush or a

nylon brush.

(

They may damage the fluororesin finish

of the inner container.

)

About “Scale”

While you are using this unit, minerals

contained in the water (like calcium) can get

stuck on the inner container or on the mesh

filter. This is called “scale”, and it is harmless.

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Milky-white gritty surface (caused by calcium)

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White or glittering floating material

(crystals of minerals)

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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.

Clean the inner container using citric acid.

(õ. EN12)

Ceramic filter

Shake in water roughly every

few months, and scrub the

surface with soft sponges.

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Do not wash with detergent.

(It causes odor remain)

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Do not use dishwasher with dryer or dish

dryer. (It causes deformation)

Mesh filter

Clean the filter with a brush.

When filter is clogged, water

does not flow smoothly.

* After cleaning the filter, be

sure to reattach it to the

inner container.

(Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power plug from outlet, dispense water and cool down the unit.)

Main unit and lid

Clean with a damp, well-wrung cloth.

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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.

)

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Do not use detergents. (They may leave an odor.)

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Do not use benzine or thinner. (They may damage the surface.)

EN12

English

Once every two or three months to clear scale.

How to clean with citric acid

1

Make sure that the mesh filter is attached to the inner container.

2

Put citric acid in the inner container.

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Amount of citric acid to be used at one time:

80 g (two packages) or seven level tablespoons.

For citric acid, please contact an authorized service center (as described in the

warranty). (Model No: SAN-80N)

* Follow the directions for cleaning printed on the citric acid package.

* Since the citric acid used for cleaning is a food additive, it is harmless to humans.

3

Add water to the maximum water level mark,

and mix the citric acid and water well. Close the

lid.

4

Connect the power plug, and choose “Cleaning” by pressing .

Cleaning start End of cleaning

peep peep

Flashing

simultaneously

Light off

Light on

It rotates during cleaning.

5

Dispense some water, then unplug, remove the lid and drain away the hot water via

the

DRAIN

mark. (õ. EN7)

6

Refill with water and boil it to remove the smell of the citric acid.

Then throw the hot water away in the same way as step 5.

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To remove any discoloration from the area above the maximum water level, rub the inside lightly

with a wet soft sponge.

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If the discoloration cannot be removed by rubbing, clean the inner container several times using citric acid.

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When washed without removing ceramic filter, wash the ceramic filter under running water and fix

it in the inner container. Boil water and drain away.

Requests

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Make sure only use citric acid for thermo pot washing.

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Do not fill water above maximum water level.

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Fill the inner container only with tap water (do not fill with hot water). Hot water may spout out

causing burns.

Citric acid

EN13

Troubleshooting

Before calling a service supplier,

please check the following possible causes.

If... Possible cause How to fix

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White or glittering flakes

floating in the hot water.

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The cause of this is “scale”. It is

not flakes of fluororesin.

* Water with a large content of

minerals is more likely to cause

a scale.

e.g.

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Mineral water

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Lonized water

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Clean the inner container

with citric acid.

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If scale still remains after

cleaning with citric acid a

few times, plastic part of

the lid may be damaged.

Replace the plastic part.

EN11

EN12

Rough milky white

substances are adhered to

inner container.

Boiling sounds become

louder.

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When “scale” adhered, boiling

sounds become louder.

Hot water has odors of

chlorine.

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Odors of chlorine remain

depending on the amount of

chlorine in tap water.

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Press to reduce

the chlorine.

EN7

Hot water has an

unpleasant odor.

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When the unit is new, resin used in the manufacturing may give off

a mild odor. This will disappear with use.

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If the unit is placed on surfaces such as a vinyl sheet, the odor

may be carried over into the water.

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The ceramic filter has been used over a year.

EN11

Hot water comes out by

itself.

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Water has been added above

maximum water level.

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Lower the water level.

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Hot water does not flow out

smoothly.

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The mesh filter may be clogged

with “scale”.

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When scale is accumulated in the

inner container and remaining hot

water is low, hot water does not

flow out smoothly.

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Immediately after boiling, hot

water may not flow out smoothly.

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Clean the inner container

with citric acid.

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If the “scale” cannot be

removed, replace the

filter.

EN11

Hot water does not

dispense.

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Is the unit locked automatically?

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Press

Light on

EN7

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Is the sign for battery charging

turned off (

) when using the

unit without plugged in?

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Plug in to charge the

battery.

EN7

Plastic part of the lid is

damaged.

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Plastic parts that come into contact with heat or steam, it may be

damage upon frequency of use. When it is getting roughness on

the plastic part, replace it.

—

EN14

English

If... Possible cause How to fix

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Energy saving function

Temperature of hot

water is low.

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The keep-warm temperature will

drop when the energy saving

function by turning off the heater.

(It drops to a minimum of 60 ºC.)

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Reboil again.

Light on

EN7

The temperature

indication goes up and

down itself.

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When the dispensing time is getting close, it starts boiling

automatically.

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When the time is changed to use the hot water, the unit update

the new time and it makes boiling time change. (The boiling time

is updated based on the new memory.)

EN9

The energy saving

function is not

activated or canceled.

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When the unit is plugged in initial use, this function is not

activating without having memory.

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Over 10 hours later after unplug, memory will lose.

—

The unit start boiling

suddenly.

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Is the energy saving function set?

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Release the energy saving

function.

EN9

The unit looks like

power is off.

The healthy tea function is

canceled.

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When is flashing, other button

is pressed.

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When lights on, water is

added.

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Press button.

EN9

Lamp flashes while buzzer

sounds

(Power supply stops)

pi pi pi pi

Flashes alternatively

Overheating protection

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To prevent overheating, this is

activated when it boils without

water.

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Is water filled higher than

minimum water level mark?

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Is the lid left opened when

water is filled ?

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Fill the water higher than

minimum water level

mark, close the lid and

press

.

—

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It may light on:

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when hot water is filled.

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depending on method of filling

water.

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Is citric acid settled at the

bottom of inner container while

citric acid washing ?

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Press .

—

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Once disconnect the

power plug, mix with

chopsticks and wash after

citric acid is distributed.

EN12

Boiling without water will cause odor and change the color of fluorine resin.

EN15

Troubleshooting

If... Possible cause How to fix

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The unit does not turn on

electricity.

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You poured in water directly

from a tap and splash water on

the unit.

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It is broken if the electric

components are taken in

water. Please contact an

authorized service center

(as described in the

warranty) for a repair.

—

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You put the unit on the sink and

caused its bottom wet.

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You turned the unit upside down

with its bottom wet.

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You washed the unit in water.

The temperature indication

goes up and down greatly.

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Immediately after plug in or out, may vary greatly.

—

The temperature indication

is still on when it is

unplugged.

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When there is remaining battery, it will be indicated.

—

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If it cannot be recovered or feel something strange, disconnect the power plug, reconnect after

30 seconds and operate it again.

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Inside lid may turn yellow, but no harm for operation.

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“Clickety-clack” sound caused when open and close the lid is the sound caused by the valve

swing to prevent the hot water run off when the unit fall over in accident.

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Outside body becomes approximately 45 ºC while keep-warm when the room temperature is

high.

The indicator lights flash

alternately and displayed

, .

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This is malfunction of the sensor. Please contact an authorized service

center (as described in the warranty) for a repair.

Before calling a service supplier,

please check the following possible causes.

EN16

English

Replacement of Parts

Rubber gasket set Mesh filter

Ceramic filter

Replace gaskets if they crack, lose their

pliancy or, for any other reasons which

allow steam to escape from between the

inner container and the lid.

Lid cover

Set gasket

Remove lid, unscrew 3 tapping screws and

remove the lid cover.

Exchange the gaskets and then place the

lid cover back and secure with the tapping

screws.

Replace the filter, when foreign matter which

clog the filter cannot be removed, even after

you scrub with a cleaning brush, etc.

Rough replacement period : 1 year

For replacement parts, please contact an

authorized service center (as described in

the warranty).

Part name Part No.

Rubber gasket set APH65-61300S

Mesh filter APB97-48000U

Ceramic filter APC58H667-0U

EN17

Specifications

Model No. NC-SSA400

Power 220 V ~ 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption 875 W

Power consumption

while keeping warm *

1

(per hour) (approx.)

98 keep-warm 19 Wh

90 keep-warm 16 Wh

80 keep-warm 13 Wh

Dimensions (approx.)

(where handle is

turned.)

Width 24.7 cm

Depth 34.5 cm

Height 33.9 cm

Mass (approx.)

3.5 kg

Rated capacity 4.0 L

Overheating prevention unit Thermal fuse

Boiling time *

2

(approx.) 31 min.

Cleaning time with citric acid *

2

(approx.) 46 min.

*1 : Full of water, where room temperature is 23 °C.

*2 : Full of water, where room and water temperature are 20 °C.

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Prescribed performance may not be maintained in particular areas such as highland or extremely

cold region.

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Drain water if not used such as during winter. Remaining water may freeze and damage parts.

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Power consumption while keeping warm will be changed by following user environment.

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This product is not suitable for use in countries or regions of differing mains frequency or voltage.

Moreover, service is not available.

Checks

Check your well-used electric thermo pot!

Have you noticed any of the following?

Stop using the thermo pot

zThe power plug and the power cord become

abnormally hot.

zThe power cord is damaged or power failure

when is touched.

zThe main body is deformed or abnormally hot.

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Steam is ejecting over 15 minutes and the thermo

pot does not switch to keep-warm function.

To prevent accidents, stop

using the thermo pot,

remove the power plug, and

ask an authorized service

center (as described in

the warranty) to perform a

check.

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