NCDK1CXC - Kettle PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NCDK1CXC PANASONIC

Electrical Requirement (For UK market only)

Important Information

Parts Names and Handling Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.

• •This product is intended for household use only.
• •Please read these instructions carefully to use the product correctly and safely.
• •Before using this product please give your special attention to “Safety Precautions” (Page 4~15).
• •Please keep this Operating Instructions for future use. Inhaltsverzeichnis Seite Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

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Please make sure to follow these instructions. In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below. The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.

WARNING: Indicates serious injury or death.

CAUTION: Indicates risk of injury or property damage. The symbols are classified and explained as follows. This symbol indicates prohibition. This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed. WARNING qqDo not damage the mains lead or mains plug. Mains lead Following actions are strictly prohibited. Mains plug Modifying, touching on or placing near heating elements, bending, twisting, pulling, pulled over sharp edges, putting heavy objects on top, bundling the mains lead and carrying the appliance by the mains lead. It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit. Max

WARNING qqDo not use the appliance if the mains

English lead or mains plug is damaged or the mains plug is loosely connected to the household mains socket. It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. qqDo not plug or unplug the mains plug with wet hands. (It may cause electric shock.) ●● Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the mains plug or switching on the appliance. qqMake sure the voltage indicated on the label of the appliance is the same as your local supply. (It may cause electric shock or fire.) Also avoid plugging other devices into the same household mains socket to prevent electric over heating. However, if you are connecting a number of mains plugs, make sure the total wattage does not exceed the rated wattage of the household mains socket.

Please make sure to follow these instructions. WARNING qqInsert the mains plug firmly.

therwise it may cause electric shock and fire due to heat that may be generated around the mains plug. qqClean the mains plug regularly. ust and moisture build-up on the mains plug may cause insufficient insulation, which may cause a fire. Unplug the mains plug, and wipe with a dry cloth. qqKeep the mains lead out of reach of children. Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of the table or worktop. (It may cause burns, injury or electric shock.) qqDo not immerse the appliance (include the power base) in water or splash it with water. It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit. ●● Do not allow the bottom of the kettle to get wet when filling directly from the tap or placing it in the sink.

WARNING qqDo not disassemble, repair or modify this English appliance. (It may cause fire, electric shock or injury.) Consult the place of purchase or a Panasonic service centre. qqDo not touch or put your face close to the spout during or after use. (It may cause burns.) ●● Especially keep the appliance out of reach of infants and children. qqDo not block the spout with a cloth etc.

qqDo not close the lid vigorously.

ot water may spill out, which may cause burns. ot water may splash out, which may cause burns.

qqDo not fill with any substance other than water. This appliance is for boiling water only. If you boil the appliance with tea bags, tea leaves, milk, alcohol, boil-in-the-bag products etc., bubbles may form, causing a discharge of liquid which may cause burns.

Please make sure to follow these instructions. WARNING qqDo not shake or tip over the body. ot water may pour out, it may cause (Hburns. qqDo not lick the power base connector. (It may cause electric shock or injury.) ●● Pay attention when infants and children are near the appliance. qqDo not allow foreign material (especially metal components such as pins and wires or dust) to adhere to the body connector or power base connector. It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.

qqDo not use the body as a cooler. (Do not put ice inside.) This generates condensation, which may cause electric shock.

qqDo not put the body on any heat source or in a microwave. (It may cause fire.)

WARNING qqDo not open the lid while the water is boiling. qqThis appliance can be used by children English ot water may splash out, which may (Hcause burns. aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Children shall not play with the appliance. (It may cause burns, injury or electric shock.) qqAppliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. (It may cause burns, injury or electric shock.) qqAlways keep the children away from the appliance. (It may cause burns or injury.) ●● Children do not realise dangers that are likely to occur because of improper use of appliances. Please make sure to follow these instructions. WARNING qqIf the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected. Hot water may boil over, which may cause burns. ●● Fill with water between the minimum water level and the maximum water level.

immediately and unplug in the unlikely event that this appliance stops working properly. It may cause smoking, fire, electric shock or burns. e.g. for abnormal or breaking down ●● The mains plug and the mains lead become abnormally hot. ●● The mains lead is damaged or the appliance power fails. ●● The main body is deformed, has visible damage or is abnormally hot. ●● Water leaks from the body. ●● The steam continues more than 3 minutes. ●● There is another abnormality or failure. Unplug the appliance immediately and consult the place of purchase or a Panasonic service centre for inspection or repair.

WARNING qqMake sure the lid is fully closed before

English turning on the appliance. If the appliance tips over, hot water may spill out, it may cause burns. Otherwise the appliance will keep boiling until it gets empty. qqThe appliance gets hot during use. When moving the body, turn off the power switch and pick up by the handle. Hot water may spill out from the spout, which may cause burns. ●● Do not tilt except when pouring.

qqDo not allow infants and children to play with packaging material. (It may cause suffocation.)

Please make sure to follow these instructions. CAUTION qqDo not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. (It may cause burns or injury.) ●● Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions. qqDo not touch the hot parts (Spout etc.) during or immediately after use. ●● Be careful with the residual heat source especially after use. (It may cause burns.) appliance while the water is boiling. Hot water may splash out, which may cause burns.

CAUTION qqDo not use the appliance on following

English places. ●● On uneven surfaces, on non-heat-resistant carpet or table cloths etc. (It may cause fire or injury.) ●● Place where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source. It may cause electric shock or electrical leakage. ●● Near any open water such as bathtubs, sinks, or other containers. It may cause electric shock or electrical leakage. ●● Near a wall or furniture. (It may cause discolouration or deformation.) ●● Place that could be damaged even by moderate heat. (It may cause discolouration or deformation.) qqMake sure to hold the mains plug when unplugging the mains plug. Never pull on the mains lead. Otherwise it may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.

Please make sure to follow these instructions. CAUTION qqAlways ensure the appliance is switched off and unplug the mains plug when it is not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Otherwise it may cause electric shock, or fire due to electrical leakage.

qqPlace the appliance on a firm, dry, clean flat heatproof worktop. (Otherwise it may cause burns or injury.) qqBeware not to be tripped over or get caught in the mains lead while in use. (Otherwise it may cause burns or injury.) qqWhen opening the lid, beware of steam and water drips. (It may cause burns.) qqReplace the lid packing if it turns white, is scratched, or split. If the appliance is tilted or tipped over, hot water may spill out, which may cause burns. For replacement, consult the place of purchase or a Panasonic service centre.

CAUTION qqPour out any remaining hot water from

English the spout. Pouring out from another location may result in water splashing, it may cause malfunction or burns. qqThe kettle is only to be used with the stand provided. Do not use power source other than the dedicated power base, or use the power base with any other equipment. (It may cause burns, malfunction or fire.) qqUnplug and allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning and storing away. (It may cause burns.) qqPay attention to the appliance when it is in use. (It may cause fire.) ●● When leaving it, turn the power switch off. slowly, and do not over-tilt the appliance. (It may cause burns.) qqRemove the appliance from its stand before filling or pouring. (It may cause burns.)

Electrical Requirement (For UK market only)

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE

FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13-amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13-amp socket.

How to replace the fuse Figure A English The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure B Fuse cover

Important Information Do not subject the body or power base to strong impacts by dropping, hitting etc. (It may cause malfunction or damage.) ●● Do not move the body or power base by dragging. (It may scratch the table or work surface.) ●● Do not turn the power switch on without water. (It may cause malfunction.) ●● Do not use the appliance outdoors. ●● Do not put anything on the appliance. (The power switch may be turned on.) ●● Make sure the kettle is properly located on the stand and mesh filter is set before switching on. ●● Make sure to clean the appliance after every use.

Parts Names and Handling Instructions Lid release button Power switch

Water level window Handle

Power indicator Body connector Mains lead Mains plug *The shape of plug may be different from illustration. Power base connector Power base Before use Clean the appliance by following the steps below for the first time or when you have not used it for a while. 1 Fill water up to the maximum water level and boil. (P.20) Pour the water out from the spout. (P.21 After use, pour out any remaining water.)

How to Use the lid and fill with the lid, put the water. kettle on the power base 1 Open 2 Close and insert the mains plug. Opening the lid

• Close the lid firmly as illustrated until you hear a click. Max

With another container Max

Maximum water level Minimum water level Adjusting the length of the mains lead

• Wind the mains lead on the bottom of the power base to adjust the length.

• Pass the mains lead out through the cut out section. Do not put the power base on the mains lead.

on the power switch. from the power (Press “ ”) base and pour. 3 Turn 4 Remove Max

Start boiling the water. Power indicator lights up.

During use, the power indicator lights up.

When the water has boiled, the power switch turns off automatically.

• The kettle takes around 3 minutes to boil. Water temperature 23°C, room temperature 23°C, water to max level

After use, pour out any remaining water.

• To stop boiling before the water has boiled, turn off the power switch.

• Immediately after the water has boiled, do not force the kettle to continue heating the water by keep pressing the power switch. (It may cause malfunction.) Max

*Keep the lid closed when pouring away the water.

Empty-use prevention function When the power switch is on without water, an empty-use prevention function works to automatically turn off the power in order to prevent accidents and malfunction due to overheating. 1 Allow the body to cool sufficiently. Remove the body from the power base and fill the water. Place it on the power base and turn on the power switch again. *If you boil the kettle without water, it may smell strange.

How to Clean Clean the appliance after every use. Before cleaning, unplug the mains plug, pour away the hot water, and cool the body.

• • Do not use 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. Mesh Filter Wash carefully using a brush etc.
• • If the spout is blocked by scale, hot water will pour less easily.
• • After cleaning, always attach it to the body. How to detach
• • Push the filter towards to the spout and pull it upwards. How to attach
• • Align with the groove on the spout and press it firmly. Lid Wipe with a well-wrung cloth. 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 kettle. Example of scale
• • Floating shiny white or brown substance (Mineral crystals)
• • Milky white roughness Substance generated by minerals such as calcium carbonate in water.
• • Brown, grey or green colours (Due to the effects of metal ions) Max

Body connector Power base connector Power base Wipe with a well-wrung cloth.

Please remove the scale.

• • Remove it regularly using a suitable scale remover.
• • Follow the instructions supplied with the scale remover. After removal, repeat the following steps a few times: fill with water, boil, pour away. To store
• • Seal in a plastic bag to prevent insects etc. from entering.

Troubleshooting Check the following before contacting the shop or asking for a repair. Problem

How to correct qqIs the mains plug plugged in? qqInsert the mains plug into the household mains socket. (P.20) qqIs the body set correctly on the power base? qqEnsure the body is set correctly. qqIs the power switch turned off? qqPress “ ”, and turn on the power switch. (P.21) qqIs there a piece of metal or foreign material adhered to the power base connector or body connector? qqRemove the piece of metal or foreign material. (P.22) English Water does not boil. Power switch does not turn on. Cause qqOnce the kettle has boiled, the power switch is automatically turned off and cannot be turned on for approximately 3 minutes. qqDid you try to turn on the power switch without water in the kettle? The Empty-use prevention function will work to turn off the power switch. qqFill with water and turn on the power switch. (P.20) Hot water may burst out from the spout. qqIs the water level above the maximum water level? qqReduce the water down to the maximum water level or lower. (P.20) Water is dripping from the bottom of the body. qqSince the kettle is designed to sense steam and turn off the power switch, the steam can condense and drip from the bottom of the body as water droplets. This is not malfunction.

The hot water has a strange smell. Shiny white or brown substances are floating in the hot water. Rough milky white substances are adhered to parts inside the body. Cause How to correct qqDepending on the amount of chloride contained in the water supply, there may be a residual chalky smell. qqThe first time of use, there may be plastic smell, but this will disappear as you continue to use the kettle. qqThis is scale. Scale is more likely to be generated when using water with a high mineral content.

• • Water from ionic water purifiers. qqClean the kettle with a scale remover. (P.22) The sound of water boiling has become very loud. qqThe sound grows larger as scale adheres. Hot water is difficult to pour. qqHas the mesh filter been blocked by foreign matter or scale? A clicking sound is heard a short time after use. qqThis sound is made when an internal heat component cools down. This is not malfunction. The kettle is taking a long time to boil. qqDetach and clean with a brush etc. (P.22) qqClean the kettle with a scale remover. (P.22) qqDid you boil with the lid open? qqClean the kettle with a scale remover. (P.22) qqIf the water is very cold, the kettle will take longer time to boil.

Specifications NC-DK1

220 - 240 V

50 - 60 Hz

2520 - 3000 W Dimensions Body (W D H) Body + Power base (approx.) Body + Power base

1.9 kg

Weight (approx.) Rated capacity Length of the mains lead (approx.) English Power supply qqIn certain regions (high altitude, very cold locations), it may not be possible to obtain the predetermined performance. Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Stroomindicator Behuizingsconnector Stroombasisconnector Behuizing + Stroombasis Behuizing + Stroombasis 1,9 kg Nominaal vermogen 0,75 m qqBranchez la prise. (P.80)

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