Panasonic Hot Water Dispenser Nc Dg3000 Operating Instructions

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● 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 close the lid by force.Hot water can spill causing burns.● 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 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 
fluororesin insulating coating may peel off.
● Do not block the steam vent.Hot water can over flow causing burns.● Do not throw away the remaining hot 
water while the lid is attached.
If the Iid 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.
● This product is not intended for use by 
children, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concer\
ning the use of 
this product by a person responsible for their safety.
● Close the lid securely.If the unit topples, hot water may spill out causing burns.
Safety PrecautionsPlease take these precautions strictly
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or  fire, please observe the following:
n   The signals indicate harm and damage when the product is used incorrectl\
y.
n  The symbols indicate speci
fied items that must be followed.
WARNINGCAUTION
Indicates potential 
hazard that could 
result in serious 
injury or death. Indicates potential hazard that 
could result in minor injury or 
property damage.
This symbol indicates an action 
that must be avoided.
This symbol indicates an action that must 
be carried out.
 WARNING
To Prevent Burns
Steam vent
Lid opening 
lever Lid
Maximum 
water level
Dispensing 
spout
Safety Precautions
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● Never do anything that might cause damage to 
the cord, power plug or body plug.
Do not 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 cause.
●   If the supply cord becomes damaged, the cord must be replaced. Refer servicing to an authorized 
service center, as described in the warranty.
● Do not connect or disconnect the power plug or 
the body plug with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock.
● Do not allow infants access to the body plug.You must pay special attention to prevent infants from putting the body \
plug into their mouths.This may cause electric shock or injury.
● Do not allow small metal parts near the body plug.This may cause electric shock, electrical short circuit or  fire.
● Make sure the power plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet.
If the plug is inserted improperly it may cause electric shock or genera\
te heat causing  fire.
●   Do not use a damaged plug or a connection in a loose outlet.
● To prevent electric shock and/or fire, dust off power plug or body plug regularly.Water-laden dust settled on the cable or plug may cause insufficient insulation.●   Remove the plugs and clean them with a dry cloth.
● Use a single outlet that matches the power rating of the unit.Plugging multiple appliance into one outlet may generate heat and cause \
 fire.
Power Cord
Power cord
* The shape of plug differs according 
to region. Cord
Safety PrecautionsPlease take these precautions strictly
 WARNING
Body 
plug
Power plug*
During use
● Do not immerse the unit, connector of power plug and body plug in water \
or splash 
water over them.
●   Do not supply water directly from the tap or place the unit in a sink wh\
ere the bottom may 
get wet.
●   Do not turn the unit upside down when the bottom is wet.This may cause a short circuit and electric shock, due to water enters t\
he electrical parts in 
the main unit.
● Never disassemble, repair or modify the unit.Any attempt to do so may cause the unit to operate abnormally and may ca\
use  fire or injury.●   Refer servicing to an authorized service center, as described in the warranty.
● Do not use to store ice.Condensation will occur, creating a potential source of electric shock a\
nd malfunction.
Safety Precautions
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During use
Power Cord
To Prevent Burns
● Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces.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 use Electric and Air dispenses at the same time.Hot water may splash causing burns.
● Do not touch the hot parts of the unit during use or shortly after use.This may cause burns.
● When opening or closing the lid, keep hands away from the steam.Steam can cause burns.
● When carrying the unit, do not touch the lid opening lever.The lid may open causing burns and other injury.
● Wait until the unit is cooled down before maintenance.A hot appliance may cause burns.● When disposing hot water, be careful not to get burned.
● Do not use the unit on surfaces that can be affected by heat for a long \
time.The unit may get discolored or break up.
● Do not place near walls or furniture.Steam and heat could damage walls and furniture, causing a change in col\
or and shape.
● Replace gasket if it discolors whitish. (P.23)Otherwise it may cause hot water to spill out when it is leaned or knock\
ed down 
accidentally.
● Do not use a different power cord and do not use this power cord with an\
y other device.(Do not use a power cord other than the one designed specifically for the unit.)
It may cause malfunction or fire.
● When the unit is not in use, unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.\
Deteriorating insulation may cause electric shock and/or  fire.
● When unplugging the unit, pull by the power plug - not the cord.Electric shock and short circuit may cause fire.
 CAUTION
Safety Precautions
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Part Names and Handling Instructions
Operation panel Push plate 
lock
Lid opening 
lever Push plate
Steam vent
Lid
Handle
Inner 
container
Minimum 
water level 
mark
Window rim Red ball
Water level 
indicator cannot be 
seen when water 
level is above the 
window rim.
Rotating base (360 degrees)When rotating the unit, do not allow the 
cord to wind around the main unit.
Dispensing 
spout
Liquid crystal 
display
Main unit
Mesh filter Power cord
Power plug*
Cord
Body plug
*The shape of plug differs according to region.
(Replaceable part)
It may have been come off 
from the bottom of the inner 
container.
Push it completely into the 
correct position. (See P.23)
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How to Remove the Lid
Overheating Protection
To closePress down until hearing “click” sound.To attachInsert the lid slantwise.
How to cancel the display
Supply water into the container, 
and press 
 key.
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Notice
Press and lift the lid opening 
lever to open the lid. Pull it up slantwise while pressing 
the lid release lever.
Lid opening lever
Lid release 
lever
Flashing alternately
If an empty inner container is heated, the overheat safety function (wh\
ich prevents an 
empty inner container from being overheated) will be activated. The power will be shut off 
automatically to prevent the problems that may occur due to overheating.\
 This will be shown 
on the display as shown below.
If an empty inner container is heated, an odor will be emitted and the c\
ontainer 
may be discolored.
Causing● Less than the minimum water level in the inner 
container was boiled.
 Part Names and Handling Instructions
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How to Use
How to reduce the chlorine in the water
Press  key to make the indicator 
light  flash. (Long Boil mode)
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 by about 80% in the water.
● Press  key again to boil.
Before you use this unit for the  first time
1Pour in water with another container 
to the maximum level.
2Close the lid securely.
3Boil the water until VIP keep warm 
light comes on.
4Dispense the hot water.
5Unplug and remove the lid.
6Pour out any remaining hot water 
slowly via the DRAIN mark.
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Boiling water
Dispensing 
(Electric dispense)
Pour in water with another container.
Close the lid securely.
The temperature will drop to approximately 190°F and switches to 
keep-warm function automatically 
 to .
(Displayed temperature is indicative.)
Starts boiling 
automatically.
(approx. 2.5-4.5 hours)
Light on
Light on
Off Off
1Securely plug the body plug horizontally 
into the body. Plug into wall outlet.
(P.17 
1➛2)
1Press  key to release lock. The indicator light beside the key will 
light up.
Press 
 key twice for slow drip. The indicator light beside the key will 
flash. (See “slow drip” on P.17)
2Press Dispense key to dispense the hot water.
The 
Dispense key will automatically lock again 10 seconds after dispensing 
hot water.
 
●Even if Dispense key is locked, hot water can be dispensed by air dispense 
operation. (See “Dispensing in cordless” on P.19)
2Indicate as below when boiled.
Time required to boil water:
approx. 27 min
Amount of water: Maximum
Water / Room temperature: 
68°F (20°C)
Preparation
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When the unit is not in use
Cautions
● Do not pour out water too swiftly.
If water splashes over lid release part or 
operation panel, it may cause a malfunction.
● Do not leave water in the inner container.
(It may cause the container to corrode or smell.)
Unplug, and remove the lid. Pour out any remaining hot 
water slowly via the 
DRAIN mark.
Lid release partOperation panel
w MAX. WATER LEVEL.
 Do not  fill water above 
maximum water level.
w  Minimum water level
  Fill the water higher than  the minimum water level.
Pour in water 
with another 
container !
● Automatically locked in 30 seconds after dispensing is  finished.
● To dispense hot water again, press Dispense key before time count up to 
30 seconds.
● The Dispense key will automatically lock again in 10 seconds if Dispense key 
is not pressed.
Each time 
 is pressed, function will be switched as below.
Auto lock  Dispense (lamp lit)  Slow drip(lamp  flash)
Count streaming time. (30 seconds)Slow Drip mode 
for making drip 
coffee
● Dispense water slowly.● Show streaming time.● Right after boiling, 
it maybe difficultly 
dispensed or be 
dispensed unsteady.
Press  key twice, then press Dispense key to make drip coffee.
Flash
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Time required to reach the settled 
keep-warm temperature
 keep-warm : approx. 2-4 min keep-warm : approx. 2-2.5 hours keep-warm : approx. 3.5-4.5 hours
Amout of water: Maximum
Room temperature: 68°F (20°C)
Previous keep-warm setting:190°F
Cancel
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Convenient use methods
Setting the TimerWhen the unit will not be used for a short 
time, such as when you go out for the day...
 
● Each time  key 
is pressed, the light 
will shift to the next 
choice.
Remaining time will 
be indicated on 1 
hour base.
When the water reaches the boiling 
temperature, keep-warm function starts at 
the settled temperature. Off
Light on Light on
Press  key until  appears.
Press  key until  appears.
After a short time, water will be kept warm 
at approximately 180°F.
 
● Each time  key 
is pressed, 3 mark will 
shift to the next choice 
and change the keep-
warm temperature.
Keep-warm function
When the water will start boiling 8 hours later
The timer will be started
8 hours later, timer will turn off 
and water starts boiling
To cancel the timer,
Press 
 key again.
When the keep-warm temperature changes 
from 190 to 180
Convenient
 
● “180 keep-warm” is an ideal mode for 
making green tea.
 
● “160 keep-warm” is an ideal mode for 
making milk for a baby.
Be sure to leave milk to cool down or mix it with 
cool boiled water before giving it to a baby.
It will return to the temperature indication. Convenient use methods
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Light onLight on Off
Off
Press 
 key to 
reboil water that is being 
kept warm.
After a few minutes, water will be boiled.
Convenient
 
● The keep warm temperature or the 
timer can be set while the water is being 
boiled or being kept warm.
Notice
 
● After power is restored in the event 
of a power failure, the keep-warm 
temperature will be automatically set 
to 190°F, even if the timer or the 208, 
180 or 160 keep-warm function was 
previously selected.
Convenient
 
● It is ideal to use boiling water for making 
coffee / tea / instant cup noodle etc.
 
● The keep warm temperature setting is 
left unchanged.
 
● Hot water will spurt out just after boiling.
 
● Hot water may spill if the amout of water is 
low.
 
● Hot water does not flow out smoothly when 
the amount of water is low.
 
● When the 160 keep-warm selected, the 
amount of pouring out water may be less 
than other keep-warm temperature.
 
● Please lock “Push Plate” immediately after 
dispensing water.
Notice
 
● When plugging the unit in after cordless 
operation, the keep-warm temperature will 
be automatically set to 190°F.
Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP)
 
● Adopt VIP in order to keep the 
temperature of boiling water. It can 
conserve electricity during keep-warm.
Dispensing in cordless 
(Air-dispense)
Reboil
Time required for the reboil procedure
From 208 keep-warm : approx. 1-3 min
From 190 keep-warm : approx. 4-7 min
From 180 keep-warm : approx. 6-11 min
From 160 keep-warm : approx. 7-12.5 min
Amout of water: Maximum
Room temperature: 68°F (20°C)
1Slide “Push Plate” to “Unlock”.
2Press “Push Plate” slowly.
 Convenient use methods
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Daily Maintenance
Clean with a damp, well-wrung cloth.● 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 also get into the electrical components in the main unit 
and may cause a malfunction.
Main unit and lid
Clean the filter with a brush.When filter is clogged, water does not flow 
smoothly.
*After cleaning the  filter, be sure to reattach it to 
the inner container.
Mesh filter
Clean with a wet soft sponge.● Do not use polishing 
powder, a scrub brush 
or a nylon brush.
About ScaleWhile 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 made on the  fluororesin covering)
These are not discoloration or corrosion of the 
inner container itself, nor are they  flakes from the 
fluororesin covering.
Clean the inner container using 
citric acid. (See P.21)
Inner container
When storing the unit● Dry it thoroughly.● Put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag to 
keep insects from getting in.
● Do not use detergents.
(They may leave an odor.)● Do not use benzine or thinner.
(They may damage the surface.)
Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power plug 
from outlet, dispense water and cool down the unit.
They may damage the fluororesin
finish of the inner container.
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