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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Before calling a service supplier,
please check the following possible causes.
Possible cause
If...
How to fix
White or glittering
flakes floating in
the hot water.
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The cause of this is “scale”. (See P.14)
It is not flakes of fluororesin.
* Water with a large content of minerals
in it such as mineral water or ionised
water, is more likely to cause a scale
or white layer in the hot water.
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When “scale” adhered, boiling sounds
become louder.
Boiling sounds
become louder.
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Odors of chlorine remain depending on
the amount of chlorine in tap water.
Hot water has
odors of chlorine.
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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.
Hot water has an
unpleasant odor.
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Water has been added above maximum
water level.
Hot water comes
out by itself.
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Lower the water level.
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The mesh filter may be clogged with
“scale”. (See P.14)
Hot water does not
flow out smoothly.
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Clean the filter with a brush.
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If the “scale” cannot be removed,
replace the filter. (See P.17)
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The automatic lock has been engaged.
Hot water does
not dispense.
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Press the “Lock/Unlock” key.
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Clean the inner container
with an wet sponge.
(See P.14)
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If the “scale” still remains,
clean with citric acid.
(See P.15)
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Press the “Long Boil/Reboil” key
to reduce the chlorine. (See P.10)
Lamp blinks while buzzer
sounds
(Power supply stops)
peep peep
peep peep
Blinks
alternatively
No-water boiling prevention
function
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To prevent failure by over-
heating, this is activated
when no-water heating
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Is water filled higher than
water supply level ?
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Isn’t lid left opened when
water is filled ?
VIP Keep-warm
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It may light on:
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when hot water is filled.
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depending on filling
method of water.
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Isn’t citric acid settled at
the bottom of container
while citric acid washing ?
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Fill the water higher than
water supply level, close
the lid and press
.
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Press
.
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Once disconnect the
plug, mix with chopsticks
and wash after citric acid
is distributed. (See P.15)
If boiled with no-water, odor is caused or the color of fluorine resin changes.
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