Panasonic F-YHE15X Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

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Part names (main unit)

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Part names (operation panel)

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Points to note

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Cleaning(Tank assembly/ﬁlter)

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• When not using the unit for long

periods of time

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• If the louver and ﬂap have been

removed

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Frequently asked questions

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Troubleshooting

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For further information

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Speciﬁcations

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When drying clothes

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When dehumidifying

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Selecting the air direction

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Air direction setting examples

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If you want cool air

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Using the Timer/Emptying the tank

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Contents

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Thank you very much for purchasing this Panasonic product.

● Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the

product correctly and in a safe manner.

● Also, be sure to read the “Safety precautions” section (pages 4-5) before use.

● Make sure that the correct information is written on the warranty card, including the date of purchase and the name of the distributor. Keep the warranty documentation in a safe place along with the operating

instructions for future reference.

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Using the unit Cleaning If a problem occurs

Warranty included separately

Speciﬁcations

*1 The unit consumes approximately 0.5 W of power when operation is off. (While power plug is inserted) *2 The heater is used in order to maintain dehumidifying performance at room temperatures of 18°C or less, so that

power consumption will increase by approximately 200 to 460 W.

● The rated dehumidifying performance is the daily dehumidifying capacity in order to continuously maintain a

relative humidity of 80% at a room temperature of 30°C.

Customer’s record

The model number and lot number of this product can be found on the side and the bottom of the unit. Please record them in the space provided and keep for future reference.

MODEL NO.

F-YHE15X

LOT NO.

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER’S NAME

DEALER’S ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Model No. F-YHE15X

Power supply 220 V −

50 Hz

Power plug shape

Dehumidifying capacity

Dehumid. 14 L/Day (Hi)

Dry clothes 15 L/Day (Super (cont.))

Cool 10.5 L/Day (Hi)

Power consumption *

Dehumid. 250 W (Hi) *

Dry clothes 710 W (Super (cont.))

Cool 250 W (Hi)

Water tank capacity Automatically stops at about 3.2 litres

Weight 13.6 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D) 570 mm x 370 mm x 225 mm

Operating Instructions

Model No. F-YHE15X

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Push to open

Page

Operation panel (page 6)

Cool air outlet

Caster (4 places on

the bottom)

Handles (left and

right)

Cool air louver (manual, page 12)

Dehumidifying louver

Flap (manual, page 10)

Air inlet

(Filter,

page 15)

Cord holder

(page 15)

Tank

handle

Water

outlet

Tank assembly

(pages 13, 14)

Cord tie

Power plug

Water level window

Power cord

Dry air outlet

Dehumidifies by cooling air using a coolant to cause condensation.

Dehumidifies using a desiccant (zeolite).

Heat from the radiator passes to the heater!

Moisture from the rotor passes to the cooler!

Heater

Cooler

Radiator

Condensed water

Tank

Compressor

Dehumidifying rotor (zeolite)

Low power consumption,

Powerful dehumidification regardless of temperature,

but higher power consumption.

but weaker dehumidification at lower temperatures.

Compressor technology Desiccant technology

Cool air louver

Push

Cool air

Dehumidifying louver

Dry air

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In the humid season, or on cold and wet winter days ...

Effective all year round!

When dehumidifying

Uses hybrid technology (page 3) to adjust dehumidifying operation to suit the season. Provides comfort all year round, and dehumidifying performance does not drop even in winter.

If you want cool air

If you only want a slight ﬂow of air, using cool air is useful for times such as after taking a bath.

When drying clothes

You can adjust the air direction as desired to prevent

incomplete drying.

The automatic stop function (page 18) reduces

unnecessary electricity costs.

Note: This dehumidifier is not an air conditioner.

It can emit cool air, but unlike an air conditioner it cannot cool an entire room. When used in an enclosed space, the room temperature may rise instead.

The cool air louver at the front does not move automatically.

Use your finger to open it as

shown in the illustration, and then adjust the air direction.

The dehumidifying louver at the

back opens automatically.

(Refer to “Selecting the air

direction” on pages 10-11.)

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For dehumidifying and drying clothes

(Back: Automatic dehumidifying louver)

■

For cool air operation

(Front: Manual cool air louver)

What is hybrid technology?

What is the two-way air outlet?

This product has two air outlets, at the front and at the back. Use whichever one is the best suited to your choice of operation.

Hybrid dehumidification technology takes the best of both compressor technology and desiccant technology.

This hybrid dehumidiﬁer provides comfortable and powerful dehumidifying all year round.

Part names

■Back

■Front

main unit

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These safety precautions are provided for your protection. Please read and follow them carefully to avoid unnecessary injury and damage to the product itself or other properties.

■The following symbols differentiate the levels of danger and injury that may result if the product is not

used speciﬁcally as instructed.

■This manual uses a number of other symbols to indicate additional information for a particular item.

(The symbols given below are examples.)

This symbol indicates that improper handling may cause a risk of death or serious injury.

This symbol indicates that improper handling may cause a risk of injury or damage to the

product or to your properties.

This symbol indicates an action that must

not be performed.

This symbol indicates an action that must be

performed.

WARNING CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

To prevent accidents such as fires and electric shocks.

Safety precautions

■ Do not pull on the power cord when

carrying or storing away the unit.

■ Do not use overloaded wall socket

or wiring equipment, and do not use a power supply other than 220V AC.

■ Insert the power plug thoroughly.

Do not put the unit in the following

places:

Do not cover the air inlet or air outlets with

cloths, blankets or similar articles.

The following people should not use the

unit by themselves.

Do not use for humidity control in special

applications such as storing valuable paintings or important documents.

Do not drink the water collected in the tank

or use it to give to pets or to water plants.

Do not hold the unit by the louvers when lifting it.

Before moving the unit, turn off the power

and empty the water from the tank.

When disconnecting the power plug, hold the plug, not the cord.

Do not move the unit any way other than sideways.

Do not wash the unit directly with water.

Do not sit or climb on the unit.

Do not place liquid containers on top of the unit.

■ Be sure to disconnect the power plug before cleaning the unit.

■ Periodically clean the power plug.

■ Do not stretch the power cord while

the unit is in use.

■ Do not insert ﬁngers or other objects into the air inlet, air outlets

or any other gaps.

■

Do not insert ﬁngers or any other

long objects inside the air outlets.

■ Do not disassemble or modify this

unit.

■

Do not place the unit near a heat

source.

■ Do not let the cool air blow directly

on you for a long time.

■ Do not do anything that may damage

the power cord or power plug.

■ Do not insert or pull out the power

plug with wet hands.

■ Do not stop the unit by pulling

out the power plug.

(It may damage the wires inside the cord, and fire or electric shocks may

occur.)

(If the wall socket is overloaded, fire due to overheating may occur.) [Maximum power consumption: 720 W]

(If the power plug is not inserted securely, electric shock or fire due to overheating may occur.)

● Do not use damaged power plugs or loose wall sockets.

● Places which are tilted, unstable or high above

the floor

(The unit may fall down or tip over, and injury, water damage to household items, current leakage, fire or electric shocks may occur.)

● Confined spaces such as closets

(If there is insufficient ventilation, overheating and

fire may occur.)

● Places which are exposed to direct sunlight,

wind or rain or near water

(Fire or electric shocks may occur.)

● Places where heating appliances are directly exposed to air from the air outlets (Incomplete

combustion in the appliances may cause carbon

monoxide poisoning to occur.)

● Places where the air outlet

faces animals or plants

(Bad effect may be caused.)

● Places where chemicals are

handled (such as hospitals, factories, laboratories, salons and

darkrooms)

(Chemicals evaporating into the air may damage the unit, and damage to household items by water leaking from the unit may occur.)

● Places where oils or flammable gases are used

or where there may be a danger of them leaking

(Leaking fumes or gas may be drawn into the unit

and fire or smoke may occur.)

(Air circulation will decrease and overheating or

fire may occur.)

● Infants, young children or the elderly who are unable to adjust the humidity by themselves (They may be exposed to air from the unit for long periods, or the room temperature may rise while the unit is operating and health problems or dehydration may occur.)

(Deterioration of the articles being stored may

occur.)

(Drinking or using this water may cause illness or have other adverse effects.)

(The unit may fall down and injury may occur.)

(Fire, electric shocks or damage to household items from water leakage may occur.)

(A fire or electric shock may be caused due to wire breakage or short circuit.)

(The casters may drag and damage the floor, carpet or mats.) → Lift up the unit if moving it on surfaces

which may easily become damaged or over carpet with a long pile.

(Current leakages may cause electric shocks to

occur.)

(You may fall over, and injury may occur.)

(Water may spill into the unit and fire or electric shocks may occur.)

This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experiences and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for the safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

(The unit may start operating unexpectedly and electric shock may occur.)

If dust builds up on the power plug, humidify may cause damage to insulation and may result in fire.

● Disconnect the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.

● If no using the unit for long period, disconnect the power plug.

(It may cause shortcircuits or broken wires which

may cause in fire or

electric shocks to occur.)

(The contact with the inside of the product may cause an electric shock or injury.)

(If such objects touch the fan inside the unit, injury may occur.)

(Fire or electric shocks may occur.)

Consult

with distributors to carry out any repairs.

(Plastic parts may melt and cause fire.)

(You may catch a cold or otherwise impair your health.)

● Power cord must not be damaged, modify, bend excessively, pull, twist or wrap into a bundle. Also, do no place heavy objects on top of it or clamp in. (If damaged power cord is being used, electric shock or fire may occur.)

● Consult with distributors to carry out any

repairs.

(Electric shocks may

occur.)

(Fire or electric shocks may occur.)

Always observe these precautions

● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Attention

If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the unit and contact with the dealer or service center immediately.

● If any of the switches doesn't work.

● If the circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse blows.

● If the power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot.

● If you notice a burning smell or an abnormal sound or vibration.

● If the power supply cuts in and out when the power cord is moved.

● If water leaks from the unit.

● If there is any other abnormality or malfunction.

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If a problem occurs

Dehumidifying louver

Flap

Handles (left

and right)

Cool air outlet

Cool air louver

Dry air

outlet

■ Viewing the humidity level

«Humidity indicator»

■ Viewing the current dehumidifying method

Hybrid indicator

■ If the Full Tank indicator is ﬂashing

■ If the Alert indicator is illuminated

(page 17)

(page 16)

(pages 3,16)

● Low (red): When the humidity is low (Approx. 40% or less)

● Normal (green): When the humidity is normal (Approx. 40%

-60%)

● High (red): When the humidity is high (Approx. 60% or more)

● Green · Orange: Hybrid-type operation (during dehumidifying and clothes drying)

● Green · Green: Compressor-type operation

(during cool air operation)

When the tank has filled with water, the Full Tank indicator flashes and operation stops automatically. → Empty the water from the tank and then

replace the tank.

(page 13) (Operation will then restart.)

Timer button and indicators (page 13)

Louver Direction button and indicators (page 10)

Air Swing button and indicators (page 10)

Cool button and indicators (page 12)

Intelligent dryness monitoring system (page 8)

Dehumidify button and indicators (page 9)

ECO indicator (page 8)

Dry Clothes button and indicators (page 8)

Power Off/On button (pages 8, 9, 12)

Hybrid indicator (see below)

Humidity indicator (see below)

Alert indicator (page 17)

Full Tank indicator (see below, page 13)

operation panel

Part names

Points to note

operation panel

Moving the unit

Turn off the power and

empty the water from the tank (page 13).

Hold the handles at the

left and right, and move the unit without tilting it.

■ The unit can be moved sideways using the casters without lifting

it up.

■Do not pull on the power

cord when carrying or storing away the unit.

(It may cause a damage the wires inside the cord, and fire or electric shocks

may occur.)

● Near furniture or walls (If air circulation is poor, the temperature will rise and operating problems may occur, or the

Humidity indicator may not illuminate

correctly [page 16].) →Leave a gap of 20 cm or more (70

cm or more at the top, 40 cm or more at the back).

Leave a gap of

1 m or more

Leave a gap of

20 cm or more

Avoid direct

sunlight.

● Near TVs and radios

(Video or sound distortion may occur.)

If the louver and ﬂap have been removed Do not use the dehumidiﬁer in the

following places.

■ Installing the dehumidifying louver and flap

■ Installing the cool air louver

■ Do not sit anything on top of the unit.

■ Do not use the dehumidifier with the filter

removed.

● Dehumidifying louver

● Flap

Dehumidifying louver

Insert the projection at the right end into the hole in

the main unit.

● Places exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters (The unit may become warped, discolored or damaged.)

● Places where the air inlet or air outlets may be covered by items such as curtains (They may cause problems with poor air circulation.)

● On unstable surfaces (Water leaks may occur.)

(Operating problems or damage may occur.)

● In particular, do not place

magnets or metallic objects on top of the unit. (The magnet inside the unit which stops operation automatically if the unit tips over might not function correctly and the [Power Off/On] button might not work.)

● The air ﬁltering effects will be lost.

● Dust may collect inside the unit and result in a

breakdown.

Insert the projection at the right end into the hole in

the main unit.

Insert the projection

at the right end into the hole in the dehumidifying louver.

Set the louver so that

it is horizontal, and then bend it out slightly at the middle.

Bend the ﬂap out

slightly at the middle.

Bend the louver out

slightly at the middle.

Insert the left end in

the same way.

Insert the left end in

the same way.

Insert the left end in

the same way.

D-shaped projection

D-shaped hole

Turn the louver to

align it correctly.

Dehumidifying louver

This part should be at the bottom-right.

Bend out the middle slightly.

Large projection

“Push” should be at the bottom.

Flap

Cool air louver

● The display indicators only illuminate when the corresponding item is selected.

Do not cover

the air inlet and air

outlets.

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Using the unit

1 1

turn on the unit. turn on the unit.

Select the air direction. Select the air direction.

Press [Dry Clothes] to select

the operating mode.

Press [Dehumid.] to select

the operating mode.

3 3

● The dehumidifying louver will open automatically and the unit will start to operate in “Medium” mode. (The “Med” indicator and the Humidity indicator will

illuminate.)

● The dehumidifying louver will open automatically and the unit will start to operate in “Medium” mode. (The “Med” indicator and the Humidity indicator will

illuminate.)

● The fan may continue to

operate for approximately 2

minutes after the dehumidiﬁer has been turned off in order to cool down the inside of the unit. →Wait 2 minutes or more after

turning off the dehumidiﬁer before disconnecting the power plug.

● The fan may continue to

operate for approximately 2 minutes

after the dehumidiﬁer has been turned off in order to cool down the inside of the unit. →Wait 2 minutes or more after

turning off the dehumidiﬁer before disconnecting the power plug.

●

Operation will stop automatically. →Empty the water from the tank (page 13).

●

Operation will stop automatically. →Empty the water from the tank

(page 13).

● The direction can also be adjusted using the ﬂap. ● The direction can also be adjusted using the ﬂap.

(When not using “Eco (Auto)” or “Hi (Auto)”)

■ To stop operation

■ Using the Timer

(page 13)

■ Using the Timer (page 13)

■ If the Full Tank indicator is ﬂashing

When drying clothes

Louver Direction button and indicators Louver Direction button and indicators

Air Swing button and indicators

Dry Clothes button and indicators

Power Off/On button

ECO indicator

Intelligent dryness monitoring system

●

To dry clothes in energy saving mode

(automatic stop)

● To dry clothes quickly

(automatic stop)

● To dry clothes quickly

(continuous operation)

Super

Eco

● If no buttons are pressed for 24 hours, operation will stop automatically to prevent the dehumidiﬁer from

staying on too long.

● If no buttons are pressed for 24 hours, operation will stop automatically to prevent the dehumidiﬁer from

staying on too long.

● Keep dry operation: Humidity is maintained at approximately 45% to prevent it from increasing again.

● The actual state of dryness may vary depending on factors such as the type and amount of clothing, the hanging method, and environmental conditions.

Note

● The Intelligent dryness monitoring system will illuminate

during “Eco (Auto)” and “Hi (Auto)” operation, and the ECO indicator will also illuminate during “Eco (Auto)” operation.

● Automatic stop (page 18)

Drying started

Partially dried

Almost dried

Drying complete

(Keep dry operation)

Operation stops

(Flashes)

(The indicator illuminates.)

(“Eco (Auto)” and “Hi (Auto)”

operation only)

Dryness notiﬁcation

When dehumidifying

Med

Auto

Insert the power plug into a wall socket and Insert the power plug into a wall socket and

pages

10,11

pages

10,11

Air Swing button and indicators

Dehumidify button and indicators

(The indicator illuminates.)

●

To automatically maintain humidity

at a comfortable level (approx. 55%)

● To remove humidity quickly

● To dehumidify quietly

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While the louver is swinging, select “Auto”, and when the louver is at the desired position, press

again.

Using the unit

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Selecting the air direction

Vertical swing Horizontal swing

■ Operation

The swing can be set to match the height of the place where you would like the air to reach.

The swing can be set to match the width of the place where you would like the air to reach.

● If you do not select a horizontal swing setting, the dry air outlet will expel air along its entire width.

While operation is in progress

● The Louver Direction indicator will turn off and swinging will stop.

(Press to select)

■ To make the louver swing ■ To change the air direction

without using swing

● Concentrated

on a small area

● Wide horizontal

area

● Concentrated on

the middle, but with a wide area

(Swinging

stops)

Down Up Auto

(Normal)

Spot Wide Wave

The swinging can be adjusted further by using the ﬂap. (Stop the swinging operation before doing this.)

Flap (2 steps)

● To direct the air slightly

upward (reverse ﬂap)

● To make the air direction

wider (half-open ﬂap)

● Do not move the dehumidifying louver or ﬂap manually while swinging operation is in progress. (The swing range will change.)

Important

After selecting the operation mode on pages 8

and 9, set the air direction. You can select the air direction while referring to the page at the right!

Horizontal swing

Dehumidifying louver

Vertical swing

Dry air outlet

● To increase the width of the swing range, half-open the ﬂap. (page 10)

DehumidifyingDrying clothes

Closets and shoe racks, etc.

Ceilings and walls, etc.

*1 If there are items in the middle of the others which are difﬁcult to dry, use the “Wave” setting to make drying

more effective.

*2 Switch the operating mode between “Up” and “Down” depending on how high the clothes are hanging and how

high the closet is.

To dry

downward

To dry

upward

To dry

upward and downward

To dry small

amounts

Louver Dir.

Air Swing

● Items made of leather such as shoes cannot be dried using the dehumidiﬁer. (They will become warped

or damaged.)

● If you would like the air to

be directed slightly upward, reverse the ﬂap. (page 10)

Place the dehumidiﬁer so that it reaches all of the clothes evenly. Leave space between each item of clothing so that air can

circulate freely.

Leave a space of 40 cm or more between the dehumidiﬁer and the

clothes, with the distance depending on the amount of clothes.

Air direction setting examples

Tips on drying

quickly

Down

Auto

Wide

Spot

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