Panasonic Electric Thermo Pot Nc Hu401 Operating Instructions

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Safety PrecautionsPlease observe these precautions fully
For safety and in order to prevent property damage and hazards to users and others, please read 
the following instructions strictly. 
■  The signals indicate harm and damage when the product is used wrongly . 
  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 responsible 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 maximum  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 of

f.
Do not block the steam vent.
Hot water can overfl
 ow causing burns.
Do  not  dump  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. 
 
Do not allow infants access the body plug. 
You must pay special attention to prevent infants from putting the body plug into their mouth. This may result in electric shock or injury. 
 
Do not place small metal parts near the body plug. 
This may result in electric shock, electrical short circuit or fire.  
 
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 dedicated outlet that matches the power rating of the unit.  
Heat generated when plugging in multiple appliances into one outlet may result in fire. 
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. If water overflows from the pot 
and it enters the electrical parts built into the main unit, it may cause a 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.  
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION 
To Prevent Burns
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface. 
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 . 
 
W ait 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 a different cord and do not use this cord with any other device. 
(Do not use a power cord other than the one designed specifically for the unit.) 
It may cause a 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 can be affected by heat for a long time. 
The unit may get discolored or break. 
 
Do not place near walls or furniture. 
Steam and heat could damage walls and furniture, causing a change in color and sh ape. 
Safety Precautions
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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
Liquid crystal
display
W

indow 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.23)
Dispensing
spout
Red ball
Water level indicator 
cannot be seen when 
water level is above 
the window rim.
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Preparation before using
Boil water in it to clean the thermo pot container 
and 
the  sections  through  which  the  hot  water 
is dispensed.
1  Boil some water.2  Dispense the hot water.3  Empty the container via "DRAIN" mark.
How to Remove the Lid 
1  Press the depression, open the lid  and lift up the knob.
2  Open the lid.
How to close :  Press down on lid until it clicks.
2  Pull it up diagonally
 .
1
  While pressing  the  ejector knob.
How to set :  Insert the lid at an angle.
Preparation before using
 
Before you use this pot for the first time 
90°C
60°C
Time of hot water use
Hot water 
temperature
Breakfast Dinner
“OFF” “OFF” “OFF” “OFF” “OFF”
Economy use
Auto save power ( HP.18)
●  Control heater per use method. Heat 
during the period of hot water supply , 
and automatically cut off heater beyond 
the period of hot water supply to save 
the warm-keeping power
 .
●  From the beginning of use, save “the period of hot water supply”.
●  Within the first week for use, auto-matically raise water temperature 
to warm-keeping temperature 
based on “the period of hot water 
supply”. One week later
 , automati-
cally heat water according to all of 
the “period of hot water supply” of 
the previous week.
Lunch Tea time
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How to Use
How to Use
Pour in water
with another
container!
Boilingwater
Dispense
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 by about 80%.
● Press  key again to boil.
Long Boil: To reduce the chlorine in the water 
w Minimum water level  Fill the water higher than  the minimum water level.
w MAX. WATER LEVEL
 Do not fill above maximum 
water level.
There  may  be  a  case  where  boiling  does 
not start automatically.
Reboil: Or keeping water warm 
Press one time and  it will light up.
Connect the power plug after filling with water and close the lid. (1 →  2)
Boiling waterDispense
Press
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Boilingwater
Dispense
How to Use
 
When the unit is not in use 
Starts boiling 
automatically. Notifies when boiled.Fall in temperature()Automatically switches 
to 190 keep-warm
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 is splashed over lid release section or 
  o
peration panel, it may cause a malfunction.● Do not leave water standing in the container. It may cause the container to corrode or smell.
Connect the power plug after filling with water and close the lid. (1 →  2)
beep beep
 beep beep
Light on
Charging battery indicator (for cordless 
dispensing)
Light off
Light on
Water temperature indicator
When changing the setting of keep warm temperature  (☞ P. 19)
When adjusting the temperature suitable for tea (☞P. 19)
PressPress to 
Pour
Dispensing speed of hot water varies depending on 
degree of pressing and dispensing time.
Light on
Automatically locked in 10 seconds after 
dispensing is fi
 nished.
Charging battery indicator. (for cord-
l
ess dispensing)
Guideline for dispensing volume
Battery charge 
volumeDispensing volume
Approx. 3L or more (4.0L type)
Almost full volume (3.0L types) w 1
1.5L
 or less
Dispensing period (Amount of time to press continuously)
Less than 5 secondsFrom 5 to 12 secondsMore than 12 seconds
Press slightly
Press strongly
* Be careful of hot water splashing if pressed too strongly
With cordless dispensing, and before the water 
boils, there are only two speeds
*1 Full water volume may not be indicated if dispensed  frequently .
● Indication lights off and cannot dispense hot water after 8-10 hours even if not dispensed. 
W
ater temperature falls about 194°F(90°C) in 3 hours after boiling. (3.0L
  type) at room temperature 
68°F(20°C)
* Temperature falls quicker if water volume is less.
Press
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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  and  display  failure,  the  keep-warm 
temperature will be automatically set to 190, 
even if the timer or the "208" or "180" keep-
warm function was previously selected.
Notice
Convenient use methods
Keep-warm Function
● It is ideal to use 180 keep-warm  for making green tea.
● Energy can be saved if keep-warm  temperature is lower.
● Approx. 176°F(80°C) of water is the 
most 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
● While setting the timer, the electrifi-
cation of heater stops.
Reboil
● It is ideal to use boiling 
water for making coffee 
/ green tea / instant cup 
noodles etc.
Time required for the reboil procedureFrom 208 keep-warm : approx. 4-5 min.
From 190 keep-warm : approx. 6-7 min.
From 180 keep-warm : approx. 8.5-1 1 min.
Amount of water: Maximum
Room temperature: 68°F(20ºC)
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.  
Save Energy Setting
● Power is saved automatically by only 
boiling during dispensing hours and 
cutting the heater at all other times.
● This is recommended If dispense time is regularly fixed.
Make the water optimal 
for tea.
(Healthy tea mode)Press
Long Boil/Reboil: Light on
Notice
Setting is erased when water is added while  lights on.(   lights off)
Setting  will  be  erased  when 
  ,   and   tea  buttons  are  pressed 
while 
 blinks.
TimerEnergy Saving
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Convenient use methods
Save Energy Setting
● Power is saved automatically by only boiling during dispensing hours and 
cutting the heater at all other times.
● This is recommended If dispense time is regularly fixed.
When the water will be boiled 8 hours later
Remaining time will be indicated on 1 hour basis.
To cancel the timer press the 
 key again
8 hours later, timer will go off and water starts boiling
When the water is brought up to boiling temperature, keep-warm 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.
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 required to reach the settled 
keep-warm temperature
190→ 180 keep-warm : approx. 2-4 hour208→ 190 keep-warm : approx. 0.5-2.5 hour  Amount of water: Maximum
 Room temperature: 68°F(20°C)  Previous keep-warm setting: 190
After a short time, water will be kept warm at approx. 176°F(80°C)
PressFor notification when boiled
(Setting of keep warm temperature does not vary
.)
beep beep
 beep beep
Long Boil/Reboil: Light on
Blink Light on
VIP Keep-warm
Notice
Setting is erased when water is added while  lights on.(   lights off)
Setting  will  be  erased  when 
  ,   and   tea  buttons  are  pressed 
while 
 blinks.
Caution
A lot of steam may occasionally be released
Caution
Time for boiling
After filled water   : approx.  32 - 38 min.
From 208 keep warm : approx.  13 - 14 min.
F
rom 19
0 keep warm : approx.  16.5 - 17.5 min.
F
rom 18
0 keep warm : approx.  18.5 - 20.5 min.
  Amount of water: Maximum
 Room temperature: 68°F(20°C)
Keep-warm FunctionReboilHealthy Tea
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Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning
 Cautions Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the plug from outlet, dispense water and allow the 
unit to cool .
  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 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 abrasives
  such as  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 container 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 formed on the fluororesin covering)
This is not discoloration or corrosion of the 
inner container itself, nor is it fl akes 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.
Before storing the unit
● Dry it thoroughly.● Put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag.
Daily
MaintenanceClean with Citric Acid
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