Panasonic NC-HKD121, Operating Instructions Manual

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English
EN12 EN13
How to Clean
Please check the following points before arranging for service.
Problem Cause and Action
Power switch does not
turn on.
●
Is the power plug
plugged in?
●
Insert the power plug into
the outlet. (P. EN10)
●
Is the body set correctly
on the power base?
●
Ensure the body is set
correctly.
●
Is there a piece of metal
or foreign material
adhered to the power
base connector or body
connector?
●
Remove the piece of
metal or foreign material.
(P. EN12–13)
●
Once the machine has boiled, the power switch is
automatically turned off and cannot be turned on for
approximately 3 minutes.
Water does not boil.
●
Did you try to turn on
the power switch without
water in the machine?
(
The Empty-use
prevention function
will work to turn off the
power switch.
)
●
Fill with water and turn
on the power switch.
(P. EN10)
●
Is the power switch
turned off?
●
Press to “ ”, and turn on the
power switch. (P. EN11)
Troubleshooting
■
Clean the appliance after every use.
■
Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power plug from outlet, pour away the hot
water, and cool down the body.
Note
• Do not use dish soap. (This may cause a residual odour.)
• Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol, bleach, polishing powder, metal brush or nylon
brush, otherwise the surface will be damaged.
• Do not wash in a dishwasher.
• Do not clean the appliance with pointed object such as a toothpick or pin.
Body connector
Body
(Outside)
Wipe with a well-wrung cloth.
(Inside)
Rub with a soft sponge and rinse.
Scale build-up
Minerals such as calcium carbonate contained in the water build up in the machine.
Please remove the scale.
① Remove it regularly using:
• scale remover
Follow the instructions supplied with the scale remover.
• citric acid
Fill the machine with water half way up and boiled it. After switch is off, put
approx. 80 g of citric acid and stir it well. Let it still for approx. 30 min.
• vinegar
Fill the machine with water up to Max level and boiled it. After switch is off, put
approx. 100 mL of vinegar and stir it well. Let it still for approx. 2 hours.
② After removal, repeat the following steps a few times: fill with water, boil, pour away.
Lid
Wipe with a well-wrung cloth.
Power base
Wipe with a well-wrung cloth.
Power base
connector
To store
• Dry it thoroughly.
• Put in a plastic bag and seal the bag to prevent insects etc. from entering.