How to clean the thermo pot.

Daily Maintenance

Before cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power plug from outlet, dispense water and cool down the unit.

Cleaning the main unit and lid

1. 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.)
• Do not use detergents. (They may leave an odor.)
• Do not use benzine or thinner. (They may damage the surface.)

Inner container

Clean with a wet soft sponge

• Do not use polishing powder, a scrub brush or a nylon brush. (They may damage the fluororesin finish of the inner container)

About "Scale"

While 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)

This is not discoloration or corrosion of the inner container itself, nor are they flakes from the fluororesin covering.

Cleaning the Mesh filter

Clean the filter with a brush. (filter part no. APB97-480-0U)

When filter is clogged, water does not flow smoothly.

* After cleaning the filter, be sure to reattach it to the inner container. 

Cleaning the inner container using citric acid.

1. Make sure that the mesh filter is attached to the inner container.
2. Put citric acid in the inner container.
   
   
   
   
   • The amount of citric acid to be used at one time:80 g (two packages) or seven level tablespoons.
     •  In case that our citric acid is not available, place 1-2 sliced lemons wrapped with a thin cloth into the inner container instead.(The detergency of lemon is less effective than using the citric acid.)
   • The citric acid is available through a Panasonic parts USA distributor
     Panasonic parts Canada distributor. (as described in the warranty). (Model No: SAN-80N)
     • Follow the directions for cleaning printed on the citric acid package.
     • Since the citric acid used for cleaning is a food additive, it is harmless to humans.
3. Add water to the maximum water level mark, and mix the citric acid and water well. Close the lid.
   
   
   
   
4. Connect the plug immediately after stirring and press  key for more than 3 seconds.
   
   
   
   
5. Dispense some water, then unplug, remove the lid and drain away the hot water via the ‘DRAIN’ mark.
6. Refill with water and boil it to remove the smell of the citric acid or lemons. Then throw the hot water away as same as step 5.

Cautions

• Please use our citric acid to clean the inner container of this unit.
• Do not fill with water above maximum water level.
• Fill the inner container only with tap water (do not fill with hot water). Hot water may spout out causing burns.

Note:

• To remove any discoloration from the area above the maximum water level, rub the inside lightly with a wet soft sponge.
• If the discoloration cannot be removed by rubbing, clean the inner container several times using citric acid or lemons.
• The unit should be cleaned Once every two or three months to clear scale.

Storing the unit after cleaning

When storing the unit dry it thoroughly. Put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag to keep insects from getting in.