Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot Nc Eh40 Operating Instructions

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Safety PrecautionsPlease 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 PrecautionsPlease 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 PrecautionsPower 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
Part Names and Handling Instructions
Operation panelIf 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 InstructionsHow 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 closePress down on the lid until it clicks.To attachInsert 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 displayPour water into the container, and 
press the 
 key.
Notice
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How to Use
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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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 methodsTime required for the reboil procedureFrom 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 (20ºC)
  Previous keep-warm setting: 190
Press the  key.Flashing Off
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Daily Maintenance
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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