Panasonic NH-P8ER1 Product guide

Operating & Installation
Instructions
Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
(Domestic use)
Model No. NH-P8ER1
®
Thank you for purchasing this product.
- Read these instructions carefully for optimum performance and
safety before use.
- Keep this manual for future reference. EN
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We thank you for the
confidence you have shown us by
purchasing this dryer. Your new dryer
complies with the requirements of
modern laundry care; it will dry your
laundry quickly, leaving it soft and
smooth with special programmes to
take care of delicate laundry.
Our sensor technology will allow
simple operation of the dryer with
very low power consumption.
This appliance is designed exclusively
for household use for clothes which
may be dried in a dryer.
It is essential to read these instructions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRYING
STEPS
CLEANING
AND
MAINTENANCE
OF THE
APPLIANCE
INTRODUCTION
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
GETTING
STARTED
OTHER
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10 APPLIANCE
11 Specifications
11 Accessories
12 Control panel description
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
14 Selecting a location
15 Positioning the appliance
17 Installation
18 Condensate discharge
19 Electrical connections
20 Moving and transport
20 Subsequent transport
21 BEFORE THE FIRST USE
22 DRYING (STEPS 1 - 6)
22 1. Check the tags on your laundry
23 2. Preparing the laundry
25 3. Selecting a Programme
27 4. Additional Functions (Extra)
30 5. Starting a Programme
30 6. End of drying cycle
31 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
32 Cleaning the net filter in the door
33 Cleaning the heat pump filter
34 Emptying the water container
35 Cleaning the dryer
36 INTERRUPTING AND CHANGING THE PROGRAMME
37 What to do...?
39 TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DRYING AND ECONOMIC
USE OF YOUR DRYER
40 CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT
41 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (For UK and Republic of Ireland)
42 POWER CONSUMPTION
43 PRODUCT FICHE
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
May cause serious injury or death.
For the safety of you and your family
zThis appliance can be used by children aged
8 years and above and 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 understand
the hazards involved.
zChildren shall not play with the appliance.
zCleaning and user maintenance shall not be done
by children without supervision.
zChildren of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
zDo NOT leave children unsupervised near the
appliance.
zKeep pets away from the appliance.
Read and follow these safety precautions.
WARNING
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zKeep away from fire. Do not put flammable
materials or clothes with such things attached in
the drum. Keep them away from the appliance.
(To prevent explosion or fire)
•For example: Solvent-based cleaning agents,
kerosene, petrol, benzine/thinner, alcohol, etc.
zTo prevent injury, do not touch the drum until it
completely stops.
zThe appliance is not to be used if industrial
chemicals have been used for cleaning.
They may cause a fire.
zThe lint filters have to be cleaned frequently.
zThe lint must not be allowed to accumulate
around the appliance.
zDo not dry unwashed items in the appliance.
zItems that have been soiled with substances such
as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers
and cosmetic oils must not be dried in the
appliance even after having been washed.
They may cause a fire.
WARNING
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zMake sure that no objects are left in any of the
pockets. Pay particular attention to cigarette
lighters and matches. They may cause fire.
To prevent electric shock, overheating,
combustion, or fire
zUse a socket that satisfies the rating requirement
solely for this appliance. Do not use a plug
adaptor or extension lead.
zDo not use a mains lead or mains plug that is
damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
zDo not plug in or unplug the mains lead with wet
hands.
zAlways fully insert the mains plug into the mains
socket.
WARNINGWARNING
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zDo not hold or pull on the mains lead when
removing the mains plug from the mains socket.
zUnplug the mains lead before cleaning.
Correct use
zItems such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower
caps, waterproof textiles, airtight fabrics, rubber
backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the
appliance. Such materials may be destroyed and
thereby damage the appliance.
zNever stop the appliance before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
zThe final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that
the items are left at a temperature that ensures
that the items will not be damaged.
WARNINGWARNING
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WARNINGWARNING
zThe appliance must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with
a hinge on the opposite side to that of the
appliance, in such a way that a full opening of
the appliance door is restricted.
This will prevent children from being locked in
the drum.
Repairs
zNever disassemble, repair or modify the
appliance yourself.
In case of malfunction or failure, immediately
stop use, unplug the mains lead, and ask your
local Customer Service Centre for repair.
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WARNINGCAUTION
May cause injury or property damage.
Correct use
zThis appliance is only suitable for textiles which
are suitable for tumble drying.
zDo not obstruct the openings of the bottom face
with carpet, etc.
zFabric softeners, or similar products, should
be used as specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
To prevent injury and burns
zKeep your fingers away from the door hinge
when opening and closing the door.
zDo not climb onto the appliance.
zDo not touch the aluminium fins at the back of
the heat pump filter. Touching the sharp edges
may cause injury.
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APPLIANCE
(DRYER DESCRIPTION)
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
4
1
2
3
3
3
3
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FRONT
1 Programme selector dial
2 Control panel
3 Water container
4 Door
5 Net filter
6 Heat pump filter
7 Air vent
8 Rating plate
BACK
1 Condensate discharge tube
2 Mains lead
3 Adjustable feet (x4)
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SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES
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Model No. NH-P8ER1
Rated voltage 220 - 240 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Maximum energy rated power input 700 - 780 W
Product weight 52 kg
Maximum mass of dry cloth 8 kg
Product dimensions 600 mm (W) x 600 mm (D) x 850 mm (H)
This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Type of refrigerant: R134a
Quantity of refrigerant: 0.45 kg
Total GWP: 1430
Hermetically sealed.
Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance.
Vacuum feet (4)
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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
2c
2b
2a
5c
5a
5b
1
6
3
4
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1Start/Pause key Use this key to start or
stop the programme. When
selected, the light on the
key will flash. When the
programme has started it
will be lit continuously.
2a, b, c: INDICATORS These light when it is
necessary to clean the filter,
empty the water container
or when the child lock is on.
3Time key (Start delay) Use to select the delay
before start of the drying
programme.
4DISPLAY Shows either the delay
TIME or remaining time until
the end of the drying cycle.
START|PAUSE
5c
5b
5a
6
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2c
2b
2a
5c
5a
5b
1
6
3
4
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5a , b , c : ADDITIONAL FUNCTION keys
Use to extend or adjust the
basic programmes.
6ON/OFF and programme SELECTOR
dial
MOST USED PROGRAMMES
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INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
SELECTING A LOCATION
10 cm
10 cm
5 cm
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You need a space at least 60 cm wide, with at least 10 cm of clearance on both sides and
above, and 5 cm of clearance behind the appliance. See the diagram above for an example.
Failure to heed the minimum clearance requirements may cause the dryer to overheat.
Ventilation slots and the opening on the front and rear should always be kept free.
Do not install the appliance in a room where frost may form.
The room in which the appliance is installed should be adequately ventilated, with
temperature between 10 °C and 25 °C. When the dryer is operated at a lower ambient
temperature, condensate can accumulate in the appliance interior. Frozen water in the
water container or pump may damage the dryer.
The ambient light level where the dryer is installed should be adequate to read the front
panel properly.
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POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE
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The dryer can either be free standing on the floor or, using the vacuum feet, on a washing
machine of the same dimensions.
– minimum width 517 mm, minimum depth 476 mm. The surface on which the dryer is
placed should be clean and level.
Use the vacuum feet supplied; they are designed to prevent the dryer from sliding.
The washing machine on which you wish to install the dryer must be able to bear the
weight of the dryer (refer to the washing machine's operating instructions for further
information).
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Do not climb onto the appliance.
4X
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Make sure to ask a service person for installation. Do not
install by yourself.
If the installation, test run and inspection of the tumble
dryer are not carried out following this installation method,
Panasonic will not be liable for any accident or damage
caused.
Never block the cool air opening (see dryer description).
Do not attempt to lift the dryer on your own. Lifting should
only be attempted by at least two persons.
Do not place the dryer on a carpet with a deep pile as this
may impede air circulation.
Do not install the appliance with it in contact with a wall or
adjacent furniture, etc.
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INSTALLATION
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Level the dryer
front-back, and left-
right, by rotating
the adjustable feet
which have a range
of +/- 1 cm. Use a
22mm spanner and
a spirit level.
The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid, clean
dry level floor to prevent the unit sliding. Also ensure that the
adjustable feet are clean.
Vibrations, the appliance moving across the room, or loud
operation due to improperly adjusted feet are not covered by
the warranty.
Sometimes, unusual or loud noises may appear during
operation; these are mostly the result of poor or improper
installation.
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CONDENSATE DISCHARGE
max 80 cm
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The moisture from the laundry is extracted in the condenser unit
and accumulated in the water container.
During the drying process, an indicator light will warn you when
the water container is full and which has to be emptied.
Interruption of the drying cycle due to the water container being
full can be avoided by running the condensate discharge tube,
found at the back of the appliance, directly into a drain.
If the condensate discharge tube is connected to a drain,
ensure the tube is firmly secured to prevent any water spillage
which could result in unexpected damage.
1To remove the
tube from the
holder on the rear
of the appliance (on
the left hand side
under the cover),
use a flat-blade
screwdriver, and
carefully pull the
tube.
2Connect the tube to a
drain, located at a
maximum height
of 80 cm from the
ground.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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The dryer should be left to stand still for at least two hours
before it is connected to the power mains to allow the system to
stabilise.
Plug the dryer's mains plug directly into a mains socket. Do not use
an extension lead due the possible danger of overheating and fire.
The nominal voltage and other information are given on the rating
plate located under the door frame.
To prevent from damage by excess voltage on the mains due
to lightning strike we recommend use of a class I over-voltage
protector between the machine and the mains.
After installation, the mains socket should be freely accessible.
The mains socket should be fitted with an earth contact (in
compliance with the relevant regulations).
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SUBSEQUENT TRANSPORT
MOVING AND TRANSPORT
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After each drying cycle, a small amount of condensed water
will remain in the pump section. Switch on the appliance and
choose one of the programmes, then let the appliance operate
for approximately half a minute. This will pump out the remaining
water and prevent damage to the dryer during transport.
If the appliance was not transported in compliance with the
instructions, the dryer should be left to stand still at least two
hours before it is reconnected to the power mains. Failure
to do so may result in a heat pump failure which shall not be
covered by the warranty.
Be careful not to damage the cooling system.
If the dryer cannot be transported in the upright position, tilt it to the left side.
After transport, the dryer should be left to stand still for at
least two hours before it is connected to the power mains to
allow the system to stabilise. We recommend that installation
and connection should be done by a qualified person.
The belt should only be replaced by a service engineer, using
an original spare part.
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