Panasonic NCJD40C User manual

Before using this unit, please read these instructions completely.
This product is intended for household use only.
NC-JD40C
NC-JD40N
Purified Water Electric Thermo Pot
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Nice taste
Provides the natural taste of the tea.
Inner container with charcoal far infrared fluorine
Boiling with "Bincho" charcoal
¥ The surface of the inner container is coated with
fluorine mixed with powdered 'Bincho' charcoal,
famous for its far infrared effect. This produces water
bringing out the color, taste, and fragrance of the tea.
Purification by active charcoal
Purification
¥ During heating, the water is circulated through the
charcoal filter and, the water is purified by active
charcoal.
¥ When the button "Reboil" is pressed during
water heating, the purification effect is increased by
forced boiling. ( P. 16)
Active charcoal
Reboil Reboil

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From the first drop
Dispensing of fresh hot water
¥ When the unlock button is pressed, the hot water in the pipe is circulated and returned
once into the inner container, so that hot water is dispensed from the very first drop.
Realization of energy savings
Better power savings than with maintaining of 98°C.
¥ A temperature of about 85¡C also is convenient for green tea.
Power savings by timer setting before going to sleep or going out.
Example: Setting to "8 hours" at 10 o'clock in the evening will start
heating 8 hours later at 6 o'clock and then the water will be kept hot.
Maintaining
of 85°C
Use to make Milk for baby.
¥ Please cool down the temperature of the baby milk or mix with cool
boiled water before you give it to baby.
Maintaining
of 60°C
Energy Saving
Timer

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Safety precautions
Part names and handling instructions
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Contents
Please read this first
Please observe these items.
Points to know
Water heating
Dispense hot water
Convenient use methods
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How to use
After heating
Maintenance
Q&A
Troubleshooting
Replacement of parts
Specifications
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For long use
To maintain good taste
First, fill in water
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Safety precautions Be sure to obey them.
WARNING
Attention
In order to prevent harm or injury to those using the appliance or to any other persons and/or property, please be
sure to read the following safety instructions.
Possible consequences of incorrect usage are laid out in the following pages, each marked with a sign
according the degree of danger.
This sign warns of possible death or serious injury to persons and/or property
This sign warns of possible damage or injury to persons and/or property

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Safety precautions Be sure to obey them.
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MAX.WATERLEVEL
最高水位
To Prevent Burns
Do not fill with water beyond the full pot mark.
Hot water can spill causing burns.
Do not boil anything other than water.
If tea bags, tea leaves, milk or alcohol are put in the container,
they may cause it to spurt hot liquid or steam and you may be
seriously burned.Those items may also cause the water tube to
become clogged. The container may burn or corrode, and the
fluororesin insulating coating may peel off.
Do not tilt or knock over the main unit.
Even when the flow control pad is locked, if the main unit is
knocked over, hot water may flow from the dispensing spout or
the steam vent. You may be seriously burned.
Do not allow children to use the unit and do not leave the
unit within the reach of infants.
They may be seriously burned, or receive an electrical shock
and they can die from their injuries.
WARNING
Do not immerse the unit in water or pour water over it.
It may cause a short circuit and you may receive an electrical
shock.
Never disassemble, repair or modify the unit.
It may start a fire. The unit may operate abnormally and you may
be seriously injured.
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For repairs (other than replacing consumable parts), please
contact our Service Center.
Do not put ice into the container and try to use it keep water
cool.
Condensation may occur, and later you may receive an electrical
shock or the unit may malfunction.
Handling
Close the lid securely.
If the unit tips over with the lid unsecured, hot water will gush out
and you may be seriously burned.
Do not lift, tilt or shake the unit. Do not move the unit by the
lid.
Even when the flow control pad is locked, if the main unit is tilted,
hot water may flow from the dispensing spout or the steam vent.
You may be seriously burned.
Dispensing
spout
Lid
Main unit
Flow control
pad
Steam
vent
Container
Full pot mark
Power Cord

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Safety precautions Be sure to obey them.
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WARNING
To Prevent Burns
Power Cord
Do not try to empty leftover hot water while the lid is attached.
If the lid comes off, hot water may splash on you and you may be
seriously burned.
Do not force the lid to close.
Hot water can spill causing burns.
Do not ever block the steam vent.
Hot water may spurt out and you may be seriously burned.
Do not touch the steam vent with your hand.
You may be burned. Pay special attention so that infants cannot
reach the steam vent.
Do not allow infants access to the power cord.
You must pay special attention to prevent infants from putting
the plug for the unit into their mouths.
This may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not allow small metal parts near the unit plug.
You may receive an electrical shock, or they may cause a short
circuit or catch fire.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug or the unit plug
with wet hands.
You may receive an electrical shock.
Use a single outlet that matches the power rating of the unit.
If this unit and another appliance are plugged into an outlet at the
same time, the outlet may get hot and it can cause a fire.
Push the power plug all the way into the wall outlet.
If the plug is inserted improperly, you may receive an electrical
shock. The plug can get hot and it may cause a fire.
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Do not use a damaged plug or a connection in a loose outlet.
Remove any dirt from the power plug or the unit plug right
away.
If dirt accumulates on the plugs, moisture may cause a loss of
insulation and it may cause a fire.
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Disconnect the plugs and wipe them with a dry cloth.
Be very careful not to damage the power cord, wall plug or
the plug for the unit.
Do not damage or modify these items. Keep them away from
heating devices. Do not force the cord to bend tightly, twist it or
pull on it. Do not place a heavy object on the cord. Do not
bundle it together with another cord.
If a damaged cord or damaged plugs are used, you may receive
an electrical shock or they may cause a short circuit or a fire.
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To have cord or plugs repaired, please contact our distributor.
Power plug*
Cord
Unit plug
Power cord
*The shape of plug differs
according to reigion.

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Do not open the lid or dispense hot water while it is boiling.
You may be burned by splashing hot water or steam.
When opening the lid, keep your hand away from the steam.
You may be burned.
Do not rotate the main unit while dispensing hot water.
You may be burned by splashing hot water.
Do not use the unit on an unstable surface or on a plush carpet.
The unit may tip over and you may be seriously burned.
Do not touch the hot part of the main unit during or shortly after use.
Otherwise, you may be seriously burned.
When carrying the main unit, do not touch the lid opening lever.
If you do, the lid may open, and you may be seriously burned.
Wait until the unit gets cold before performing any maintenance.
Otherwise, you may be seriously burned.
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When discarding hot water, be careful not to get burned.
When the unit is not being used, unplug the power cord from the outlet.
If the insulation deteriorates, you may receive an electrical shock or it may cause an electrical short or a fire.
To disconnect the power cord, be sure to pull the plug out of the outlet while holding the plug. Never pull
on the cord.
You may receive an electrical shock or the cord may start a fire due to a short circuit.
Only use 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 a malfunction or it may start a fire.
Do not use the unit near a wall or close to furniture.
The wall or the furniture may be damaged due to steam or heat. They may become discolored or deformed.
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Only use citric acid to clean our thermo pots.
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Do not fill the pot beyond the full pot mark.
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Produce hot water from tap water (do not add hot water to the pot).
Hot water may spurt out and you may be seriously burned.
How to clean with citric acid P.26, 27
Where to use the unit
Precautions When Cleaning the Unit with Citric Acid
Safety precautions Be sure to obey them.
To Prevent Burns
Power Cord
Attention
Power plug*
Cord
Unit plug
Power cord
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Lid
Main unit
Full pot mark
Lid opening
lever
Charcoal filter
*The shape of plug differs according to reigion.

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Part names and handling instructions
Rotating base (360 degrees)
When rotating the pot, do not allow the
cord to wind around the unit.
(Consumption part P. 32)
Main unit
Steam vent
Handle
Water level gauge
Checking the Enclosed Parts
It is located at the bottom of the container.
If it comes off, replace it in the correct
position. ( P.32)
Filter (consumable part)
Do not place the unit onto a vinyl table cloth or
similar.
(The odor of the vinyl or similar may be carried over into the water.)
Do not place near flames.
(It may cause deformation of the unit.)
Initially, there may be the smell of resin etc., but this
disappears with use.
Caution:
Lid
Dispensing spout
Power plug*
Cord
Unit plug
Power cord Charcoal filter
Note:
*The shape of plug differs according to reigion.

¥Install the lid diagonally from above.
¥Close the lid until it latches with a click.
¥Do not use detergent. (This can cause a smell to remain.)
¥Do not use benzine or thinner. (This can damage the surface.)
¥ Do not use a brush, detergents, or bleach. This can cause damage or smells,
and the purification effect may be lost.
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Lid opening lever
Depression
1. Press the depression in the lid opening lever, and lift the lid.
3. Wipe the body and the inner container
with a slightly moist dishcloth .
2. Insert the filter to the attachment
position on the inside.
1.Rinse the filter in water and then shake off the water.
Installing and closing the lid
2. Push on the detachable knob, hold the lid opening lever,
and pull the lid out and up in a slanting direction.
Detachable
knob
Attachment
position
Caution:
Caution:
How to Remove the Lid
Install the charcoal filter
3. Push in all the way from the top.

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Long Boil Cleaning
Dechlorination
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Temp.
Disconnect the plug, remove the lid, and discharge the water from the discharge position. P. 18
When the water has been heated, dispense about one half through the spout. P. 18
Fill in water to the top level, insert the plug into an outlet, and heat water. P. 14 Ð 16
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Water heating
Use a different container to fill the pot with water.
Connect the plug.
Heating will start automatically.
1. Open the lid and fill in water.
2. Heat the water.
¥ Do not fill in water directly from a faucet. (The water may
overflow, get into the electric parts, and cause trouble.)
¥ Fill in water to a position from the "Refill" mark to the "Top
level" mark. (When there is too little water, the function for
prevention of empty heating will operate, and when there is too
much water, hot water may spill from the spout.)
¥ When water is heated in a kettle and filled into the jar pot, the
function for prevention of empty heating may operate.
¥
The temperature indication.
Increases in steps of 5¡C.
Refill mark
Lit
Top level mark
At the time of first use
Heat water once and wash the inner container and the water passages.
Install the charcoal filter on the inner container. P. 13
Caution:
Note:
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MADE IN JAPAN
Lock
Unlock
Select
Reboil
Timer
Keep Warm
60 85 98
Long Boil Cleaning
Flow
Control
Dechlorination
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Temp.
60 85 98
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Temp.
Operation Panel
If the protective film is still covering the surface of the operation panel, peel it off before using the operation panel.
NC-JD40N NC-JD40C
* For explanation of the LED indication, the above figure shows all indications lit.

Keep Warm
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Long Boil Cleaning
Dechlorination
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Temp.
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Water heating
When the water has been boiled, this will be announced
by a buzzer and will be shown on the display.
¥ Time until boiling
About 31 minutes
(Up to the top level mark with a room temperature of 20¡C.)
After a little while, the temperature will be maintained at .
3. The temperature will be maintained automatically.
Press during heating to display .
The boiling time is extended by about 3 minutes
and the purification effect is increased.
¥ Press again to return to normal boiling.
Reboil
Reboil
Reboil
Buzzer sound
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
can occur due to overheating. This will be shown on
the display.
When the container is heated with no water in it or with the
water level below the low water level line, a bad smell may
be caused or the fluororesin coating may become discolored.
Please observe the following.
¥Do not connect the power without pouring water into the
container.
¥Do not boil water when the level is too low.
¥After water is added, do not leave the lid open.
Flashing alternately
Reboil
¥ How to cancel the display Pour water into the container,
and press the key.
Use long boiling to increase the
purification effect.
To Prevent an Empty Container from
Being Heated
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Dechlorination
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Temp.
60 85 98
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Temp.
Long Boil Cleaning
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Temp.
Long Boil
Lit
Lit
Goes out.
Buzzer sound

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Reboil Reboil
Reboil
Reboil
Reboil
Reboil
Long Boil Long Boil

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Dispense hot water
Press to unlock the flow control pad.
Locking will be done automatically about 10 seconds after
the end of dispensing.
Place the vessel at the dispensing position and dispense hot water.
The unlock lamp goes out and no hot water will be dispensed
even when the button is pressed.
The dispensing quantity can be adjusted by the force
with which the button is pressed.
¥ Strong: Strong flow
¥ Weak: Weak flow
¥ For some time after boiling, bubbles from the boiling may
get into the pump and dispensing may be impaired.
This can be corrected by opening and closing the lid.
* Watch out for the steam when opening the lid.
Note:
Unlock lamp lit
Lock
Unlock
¥ To lock the button immediately after dispensing water.
Press the . The unlock lamp will go out.
Lock
Unlock
Press to dispense hot water.
Flow
Control
Flow
Control
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2.0
Beep
Refill before the "Refill" position is reached.
Caution:
"Refill" position
¥ Do not leave the jar pot standing with an open lid.
(This may cause the function for prevention of empty
heating to operate.)
Caution:
¥ Do not discharge hot water from the operation side.
(This can cause trouble.)
¥ Do not leave water in the inner container. (This can cause
rust and/or smell.)
Note:
¥ When there is still a remaining charge after the plug has
been pulled, the temperature indication will appear.
Refill when the water level has dropped.
Disconnect the plug and remove the lid.
Discharge from the discharge position.
Empty the jar pot when it is not being used.

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Flow
Control
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
Flow
Control
Flow
Control
Flow
Control
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock

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Convenient use methods
¥ Electricity can be saved by lowering the holding temperature from about 98¡C to about 85¡C or about 60¡C.
¥ Use the timer when the jar pot is not to be used for some time, for example at night.
Setting is possible in steps of 4, 6, 8, and 10 hours.
¥ Further savings are possible by combining the timer and a holding temperature of 85¡C or 60¡C.
Tip:
¥ A water temperature of
about 85¡C is also
appropriate for green tea.
¥ Holding at 85¡C also can
be set during heating.
Tip:
¥ The timer also can be set during heating.
In this case, the water first will be heated until it boils.
¥ The remaining time is indicated in units of 1 hour.
¥ The temperature will drop, but a minimum temperature
of about 60¡C will be maintained.
Example: Setting for 8 hours at 10 o'clock in the evening
10 o'clock in the evening: Timer start
6 o'clock next morning: Timer end
To save electricity
Press and set to .
In about 1.5 hours, the water
temperature will drop to
about 85¡C
(in case of filling up to the top
level and a room temperature
of 20¡C).
¥ The temperature indication
drops as shown below:
Holding temperature 85¡C
Select
Press and display .
Timer
The water temperature will start to rise and holding will be
done at the set temperature.
Tip:
¥ A water temperature of
about 60¡C is also
appropriate for baby milk.
¥ Holding at 60¡C also can
be set during heating.
Press and set to .
In about 6 hours, the water
temperature will drop to
about 60¡C
(in case of filling up to the top
level and a room temperature
of 20¡C).
¥ The temperature indication
drops as shown below:
Holding temperature 60¡C
Select
Setting the timer
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Dechlorination
Temp.
Keep Warm
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Long Boil Cleaning
Keep Warm
Dechlorination
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Temp.
60 85 98
Long Boil Cleaning
Dechlorination
Temp.
Keep Warm
60 85 98
Long Boil Cleaning
Keep Warm
Dechlorination
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Temp.
60 85 98
Long Boil Cleaning
Dechlorination
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Temp.
60 85 98
Long Boil Cleaning
Dechlorination
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Temp.
85¡C 60¡C