Toshiba PLK-25DL User manual

Toshiba Electric Hot Pot (For household use)
Instruction Manual
Model
PLK-25DL PLK-30DL PLK-25DLI PLK-30DLI
PLK-25VE PLK-30VE PLK-25VEI PLK-30VEI
PLK-25EL PLK-30EL PLK-25ELI PLK-30ELI
PLK-25FL PLK-30FL PLK-25FLI PLK-30FLI
PLK-25VF PLK-30VF PLK-25VFI PLK-30VFI
[Thank you for buying Toshiba electric hot pot today.
[The electric hot pot is used for boiling water only.
To apply this product safely and properly, please read
the manual thoroughly and well understand before use.
[After reading, please keep the manual handy.
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WARNING
Do not disassemble or repair.
It may cause fire, an electric shock, and
injury.
For repair, please contact the shop you
purchased or Toshiba repair information
center.
Do not connect or
disconnect the power cord
when your hand is wet.
It may cause an electric shock or injury.
Do not boil anything except
water.
When tea, milk, or alcohol, etc. gets hot, it
may splash over and you may get burnt.
Do not cover the steam vent
with clothes or anything.
The hot water may splash over and you
may get burnt.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
[This page is mainly referred to the safety precaution to prevent the property damage and the danger to the
users and others. After understanding these details clearly (the indication and the symbols), please read and
follow the specified items.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
indicates prohibition (must not do).
The details of the prohibition will be
instructed by sentences or illustration
nearby or in the symbol.
indicates mandatory (must do).
The details of the mandatory will be
instructed by sentences and
illustration near or in the symbol.
indicates caution.
The details of the caution will be
instructed by sentences or illustration
nearby or in the symbol.
SIGNAL EXPLANATION
Indicating “when the product is used
wrongly, it may cause severe injuries∗1
and death.”
Indicating “when the product is used
wrongly, the user may get injured∗2or
the product may cause the property
damage∗3.”
∗1 : Severe injuries mean to get blind, wound, burnt (high and low
temperature), an electric shock, broken bones, and poison,
etc. Consequently, there may be some symptoms and you
may go to the hospital and it takes a long time to cure.
∗2 : Getting injured means you get wound, burnt, an electric shock.
However, you do not have to go to the hospital for long cure.
∗3 : Property damages mean the damage to the accommodations,
properties, farmland, and pets, etc.
Do not directly touch the
steam vent with your hand.
It may cause burn.
Please be more carefully not to allow
small children to touch the vent.
Close the lid firmly.
If the pot falls down, the water will flow
out and you may get burnt.
Do not put any ice in the pot
to keep the water cool.
There will be some moisture on the
outside of the pot. This can cause an
electric shock and some accidents.
Close the lid loosely.
The hot water may splash over and you
may get burnt.
Wet hand is
prohibited.
MANDATORY
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
PROHIBITED
Follow the instruction strictly.
Do not
disassemble.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
Do not touch.
Close it firmly.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
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Do not allow the children to
apply this appliance and
keep it out of reach from the
children.
It may cause burns, an electric shock,
and injury.
Do not wet or immerse the
pot into the water.
Do not wash the pot
thoroughly. Do not immerse
the bottom of the pot into
the water and do not turn
over the pot while its bottom
is wet.
Do not wet the power cord.
It may cause a short circuit, an electric
shock, and injury.
Do not move the lid.
The water will flow out from the
dispenser or the steam vent. Then the
pot may slip and fall down, and cause
some burns and injury.
Do not throw away the water
with the lid closed.
If the lid is accidentally detached, the
water will spill over, then cause some
burns.
If the power plug or its polar
is dusty, wipe it away with
the dry cloth.
It may cause fire.
Fully fit the plug into the
socket.
It may cause an electric shock, a short
circuit, and fire.
Do not fill the water more
than the maximum of the
water level gauge.
The hot water may splash over and you
may get burnt.
Do not scratch, bend, pull,
twist, or connect the power
cord when you put the
object on it. Do not place it
near the heating source. Do
not put the heavy objects,
pinch, or modify the cord.
The cord may be damaged, and then
cause the fire and an electric shock.
Do not tilt the pot.
Although the button is locked, the water
can flow out from the water dispenser or
the steam vent when the pot is tipped,
and it will cause burns.
Do not terribly shake
(especially vertically shake)
or strike the pot.
With the dispensing lock, if the pot is
terribly shook or stroked, the water can
flow out from the dispenser or the steam
vent, and may cause burns.
Do not let the pot fall down.
With the dispensing lock, if the pot falls
down, the water can flow out from the
dispenser or the steam vent, and may
cause burns.
Do not use if the cord or the
power plug is broken, or if
the power plug is loose.
It may cause an electric shock, a short
circuit, and ignition.
(WARNING continued)
Do not do
anything
improperly
with the pot.
Remove
the dust.
Fit the plug into
the socket fully.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
Do not
soak the pot.
PROHIBITED
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Pull the plug from the AC
outlet when not in use.
It may cause injury, burns, an electric
shock or electric leakage due to the
deterioration of the insulation.
Do not place the unit on the
hot, delicate, or unstable
surface.
It may cause fire.
Do not pour the water or
open the lid while boiling.
The steam or the hot water may splash
over and cause some burns.
Maintain after leaving it cool.
In case of touching the hottest part, it
may cause some burns.
When moving the pot, do not
hold the lid release lever.
The lid will automatically open and cause
injury or burns.
Do not use any other power
This appliances is not
intended for use by person
(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 person
responsible for their safety.
children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
cord except the attached
cord, nor use the power cord
with other appliances.
It may cause an accident and fire.
CAUTION
When disconnecting, hold
the plug and pull it out
without touching the cord.
It may cause an electric shock or a short
circuit, and then lead to fire.
Do not directly touch the
steam when opening the lid.
It may cause burn.
Do not use the pot near the
wall or the furniture.
The steam or the heat will deteriorate,
decolor, or distort the wall and the
furniture.
While using or right after
using the pot, do not touch
its hot part.
It may cause burn.
While pouring, do not rotate
the pot.
The water may splash over and cause
some burns.
Unplug. Hold the
plug and pull.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
Do it after cool
down the pot.
PROHIBITED
Do not touch.
PROHIBITED Do not touch.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED
This appliance is intended to
be used in household and
similar application such as
- Staff kitchen areas in shope,
offices and other working
environments.
- Farm houses.
- By clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type
environments.
- Bed and breakfast type
environments.
PROHIBITED
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Power cord
Power plug
Socket
Inner pot
(With fluorocarbon-resin coat, if
there is some dirt, it is easily
removed.)
Control panel
Main body
Power cord
How to open, detach, and install the pot
How to open the lid
Press the “PRESS” on the lid release
lever. Then lift it up.
[When closing the lid, please push
it down until you hear the “click”
sound.
How to detach the lid
Open the lid up to 60°. Then pull it
into the direction of the water
dispenser and lift it up.
How to install the lid
Please follow the process of
“How to detach the lid”
in reverse.
Steam vent
Handle
Rotating base
(It can rotate up to 360°
and the cord will rotate
together with it.)
Model name display
Water level gauge
Water level
Water dispenser
Warning label of burning
Lid
Lid release lever
Filter
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (continued)
Functions of the indicators on the instruction manual
OFF ON FLASH
UNLOCK
REBOIL
TIMER
TEMP.
CLEAN
PUMP
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
REDUCE CHLORINE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
Timer indicator ( )
UNLOCK indicator
UNLOCK button
[Do not directly supply the water from the tap
into the pot.
[Do not pour out all the water remaining using
the button on the control panel.
[Please pour out the water remaining directly
from the pot.
If the water is left inside the pot, it may
discolor the water or the water may be smelly.
[When pouring out the water, do not touch the
dispenser.
[Do not wet the bottom of the pot.
If the pot is turned over while it is wet,
the water will flow into the inner part
of the pot and can cause the accident.
[Do not use the appliance near the radio, etc.
Please keep it away from the place affected
by a radio, television, etc.
It may cause a loud noise.
[Do not use it near the fire.
The pot may be damaged and deformed.
Control Panel
REDUCE CHLORINE indicator ( )
NOTE
Braille is shown near the button.
Braille : unlock
Braille : pump
PUMP button
CLEAN indicator ( )
BOIL indicator
Warm display ( )
The selected warming temperature of
“98”, “85” and “60” will light up.
WARM indicator
Display
EMPTY indicator ( )
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FOR THE FIRST TIME USE (In case of not using the pot for a long time)
Once boil the water at the temperature of “98”. After that, press the PUMP button to pour some water. Then, pour
out all the water remaining from the pot. And the pot can be used generally.
Maximum of
water level
gauge
1Put the water into the inner pot
and close the lid.
[For example, pour the water from the kettle.
2Connect the power plug. Then
boil the water at the temperature
of “98”.
3Press the PUMP button and pour
out about half of the water.
4Pour out all the water remaining.
[After unplugging, detach the lid and pour out
the water as shown in the picture.
Please do not pour out the water using the
button on the control panel.
PUMP
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BOILING/POURING
BOILING
Put the water in the pot and close the lid.
Connect the plug. Then press the
TEMP.
CLEAN
button to select the
temperature.
:The BOIL indicator will light
up. And after the selected
TEMP indicator ( )
flashes about 2 seconds,
the display will light up
instead.
[ The display will show the
raising water temperature
by 5°C at a time. If the temperature is lower than
15°C, Lo will appear.
The displayed temperature is as a measure. It may
change depending on the amount of water or the
room temperature.
LWhen selecting the temperature of “98”
:When the water boils, the
BOIL indicator will light off
and the WARM indicator will
light up noticeably.
LWhen selecting the temperature of “85”
and “60”
:When the water boils, the
BOIL indicator will light off and
the selected WARM indicator
will flash
:When reaching the selected
temperature, the WARM
indicator will light up
noticeably.
Indication For
[The time range of water boiling
[2.5L: About 20 minutes
(Approx. water level: Maximum water/the
room and water temperature 20°C)
[The range of time after boiling
to the temperature of “85”
[2.5L: About 50 minutes
[The range of time after boiling
to the temperature of “60”
[2.5L: About 3 hours and 10 minutes
(The amount of any hot water: maximum
water/the room temperature: 20°C)
NOTE
[Do not fill the water while the water tempera
ture is decreasing. The water may not boil
when reaching the selected warm temperature.
At the temperature of “98”
Coffee, Chinese tea, instant
cup noodle, etc.
At the temperature of “85”
Japanese tea, etc.
At the temperature of “60”
Mixing milk, etc. (After
melting the milk powder, let
it cool down to the proper
temperature.)
(Cleaning)
Refer to page 13.
NOTICE
[Although the power cord is unplugged, the
previous set temperature will not change until the
temperature is adjusted next time.
[The boiling point will change upon the land level
and the pressure. Then the selected warm
temperature will also change. (In case the
selected temperature is “98”.)
[If the room temperature is higher after the water
boils, it will take more time to reach the selected
temperature.
[The warming temperature can be altered although
the water is being warmed. The boiling point will
depend on the water temperature at that time.
[In case of using the ionized alkaline liquid, the
resin will return yellow.
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
EMPTY TIMER
REDUCE
CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
CLEAN
CLEAN
CLEAN
CLEAN
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PUMP
When there is very little water
Fill the water before the water
reaches the water level gauge
When not in use
Unplug the power cord and detach
the lid. After that, pour out all the
water.
LRegarding the prevention to warm
the empty pot
To prevent the accident from overheating, if it is
found that the empty pot is warmed (for example,
there is the distribution of power supply when the
pot is empty.), the electric current distributed to the
heater will be cut off and it is noticeable from the
indicator flashing.
;Please fill the water and press the
REBOIL
TIMER
button.
[If the empty pot is warmed many times, the
coated fluorocarbon-resin may discolor or peel
away.
POURING
WARNING
Do not turn over or tilt the pot.
Do not terribly shake (especially shake
up and down) or strike the pot.
Do not hold the lid while moving the
pot.
The water will flow out from the water
dispenser or the steam vent. Then the
pot may slip and fall down, and cause
some burns and injury.
1Press the UNLOCK button, then
the button will be unlocked.
:The UNLOCK indicator will light up.
[About 2 seconds after the pot is unlocked,
the water can be poured out. And 2 minutes
later, the pot will be automatically locked.
2Place the cup under the water
dispenser and press the PUMP button.
Then, the water will pour out.
[The UNLOCK indicator will light up.
When wanting to lock right after pouring water
Press the UNLOCK button and the UNLOCK
indicator will light off
PROHIBITED
UNLOCK
PUMP
UNLOCK
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
Flashing
Flashing
alternately
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RREBOILING/REDUCING
CHLORINE/SETTING TIMER
The water will be reboiled
while warming.
Press the
REBOIL
TIMER
button once.
Example: In case warming at the temperature of “98”
:The BOIL indicator will light up.
[The time range of water reboiling
[At the temperature of “98”: About 2 - 6 min
[At the temperature of “85”: About 7 - 8 min
[At the temperature of “60”: About 12 - 14 min
(The amount of water : maximum water/the
room temperature : 20°C)
Reducing chlorine
Press the
REBOIL
TIMER
button once while
boiling and press it twice while
warming. Then, the REDUCE
CHLORINE indicator ( ) will light up.
Example: In case of warming at the temperature of “98”
:The BOIL indicator will flash and the REDUCE
CHLORINE indicator ( ) will light up.
[While the water has been boiling for 3 minutes,
the amount of chlorine will be reduced.
[When the water is reboiled
[Please press the button twice.
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
SETTING TIMER
About 6 hours after the hot water is kept at the low
temperature, the pot will automatically turn to the
selected temperature.
If it is applied before lunchtime or before you go out,
warming the water at “98” and “85”
will economize on electricity, but setting timer at the
temperature of “60” cannot do.
When keeping the temperature of “98”
or “85”, press the
REBOIL
TIMER
button and
the TIMER indicator ( ) will light up.
:“6” will be displayed as the hour timer and the
WARM indicator will flash.
The hours remaining until setting timer is ended
will be displayed by 1 hour.
(In case setting timer while the water is being
boiled, the WARM indicator will flash after the
water boils.)
:The TIMER indicator ( ) will light off and the
temperature indicator will display. After that, the
water will be reboiled.
When at the selected warm temperature, the
WARM indicator will light up noticeably.
LTo cancel the timer
Press the
REBOIL
TIMER
button once.
It will switch to BOIL.
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
After about 6 hours
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
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Inner pot
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Do not wet the lid or the pot.
Do not wash the pot thoroughly. Do not immerse the bottom of the pot into the water and do not turn
over the pot while its bottom is wet.
Do not wet the cord.
It may cause a short circuit, an electric shock, and an accident.
Daily maintenance
Regarding the water slime (which is colored) or white stains
[Do not use benzene, cleanser, or the scrubbing brush.
These will erode the surface or the coated fluorocarbon
- rasin.
[Do not clean the pot with the dish washer or the dish
dryer.
Such appliances may distort the pot.
[Do not wash it with the detergent.
The pot may be smelly.
According to the example on the left, these are
caused by the minerals in the water. So these are
not the changes of color or the bad smell caused by
the pot, and the peeling of fluorocarbon.
∗Though here does not concern the health prob
lem, please be aware of the maintenance with the
citric acid according to the specified period.
Please
[White particles (crystallized mineral)
[The changes of water color to milky,
black or red, etc.
[Rust-like spots (slightly rusty)
[Roughness
[Be aware of the pot cleaning.
If the dirt is left in the pot, there will be some noise
when boiling or it will cause the problem of pouring
water.
[In case of not in use for a long time, please leave it
naturally dry after the maintenance.
Do not soak.
Inner pot
Wipe it softly with sponge
and wash it with water.
Clean it with citric acid
once a month or three
months.
Main body and its lid
Wipe it with damp cloth.
Filter
It is at the bottom of the pot.
Pull it out and clean it with
the brush.
Remove the water slime
from the inserted part.
When re-installing, push it
down firmly.
Inserted part
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How to clean the pot with the citric acid
1Put the water into the pot at the
level of maximum water. Then fill
about 50 grams of citric acid into
the water and close the lid.
2Connect the power cord and
press the
TEMP.
CLEAN
button to select
“CLEAN”.
:The CLEAN indicator ( ) flashes and then
lights up to start cleaning.
[It takes about 90 minutes for cleaning.
3Unplug and pour out all the
water. Wipe away the dirt from the
pot and wash it with water.
4To remove the smell of the citric
acid, fill the water at the level of
maximum water and select the
temperature of “98”. After that,
boil the water and then pour out
all the boiled water.
During the clean
:The WARM and BOIL
indicators will flash.
The remained time of
the cleaning will flash
in the display of
minutes.
This means the pot
cleaning is finished.
:WARM indicator,
BOIL indicator, and
display will flash
quickly.
NOTICE
After finishing cleaning the pot with the citric acid,
unplug. When connect the power cord next time, it
means cleaning the citric acid.
Before disconnecting the power cord, always press
the
TEMP.
CLEAN
button and select the temperature of “98”.
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
EMPTY TIMER CHLORINE
CLEAN
WARM BOIL
REDUCE
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply
MODEL
Power consumption
Capacity
Type of water pouring
Outer volume
(Width x Depth x Height)
Weight
(Including the power cord)
Fuse temperature
220 - 240 V a.c. 50 - 60 Hz
PLK-25DL, 25VE, 25EL, 25FL and 25VF PLK-30DL, 30VE, 30EL, 30FL and 30VF
PLK-25DLI, 25VEI, 25ELI, 25FLI and 25VFI PLK-30DLI, 30VEI, 30ELI, 30FLI and 30VFI
Boiling 700 W
2.5 L 3.0 L
Pouring water with electric power
22.2 cm x 29.7 cm x 23.5 cm 22.2 cm x 29.7 cm x 25.9 cm
About 2.2 kg About 2.3 kg
152°C and 157°C
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