Panasonic NH-P70G2 User Manual

®

Operating Instructions

& Installation Instructions

Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

(Domestic use)

Model No.

NH-P70G2

					Read Before Using	2
					SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	4
					Drying Instructions	10
					Maintenance 17
					Troubleshooting 21
					Installation Instructions	24

Thank you for purchasing this appliance.

-For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

-Before connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Consider the Environment

Disposing of packaging

The packaging used to protect the appliance from damage during transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local authority.

Eco-friendly Drying

--Keep to the load limit of each programme.

--The appliance automatically adjusts the operating time of each programme depending on the load.

--To save energy, please select the correct spin speed.

--Make sure that the room temperature is not excessively high. If the tumble dryer and other heat producing appliances share the same area, make sure that the room is well ventilated and switch the other appliances off when operating the tumble dryer, if possible.

Checking before use

Before the appliances initial operation or after a prolonged period of non-operation, perform the following procedures if you are using the extended water-drain hose:

1.Connect the power.

2.Make sure that the extended water-

drain hose is positioned towards a drain.

For more details, see pages 27-28.

It is essential to read these instructions.

2 - Read Before Using

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Contents

Read Before Using

Consider the Environment . . . . 2

Checking before use . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . 4 Checking Your Tumble Dryer . . . 7

Your tumble dryer . . . . . . . . .7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Buttons . . . . . . . 8

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Additional functions . . . . . . . .9

Drying Instructions

Drying . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting drying . . . . . . . . . .10 Required time . . . . . . . . . .11 Changing settings while drying . . .11 Preset timer . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the Programme . . . . 12

Sub-programme description . . . . 13

Details of Programmes . . . . . 14 Drying Outdoor/Sport Wears

and Delicates . . . . . . . . 16

Preparing the laundry . . . . . . .16 Outdoor/Sports programme . . . . 16 Delicate laundry loads . . . . . . 16 Tips for drying delicates . . . . . .16

Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 17

Emptying water . . . . . . . . .17 Cleaning the outside of the

appliance . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . .17 Cleaning the door . . . . . . . . 17 Cleaning the moisture sensors . . . . . .18

Filter locations . . . . . .	.	.	.	18
Cleaning the fluff filter . . .	.	.	.	19
Cleaning the filter frame . .	. . . .19
Cleaning the fine filter . . .	.	.	.	20

Troubleshooting

Fault Checklist . . . . . . . . 21 Error Display . . . . . . . . . 23

Installation Instructions

Choosing the Right Location . . 24

Transporting the appliance . . . . .24 The right place for the appliance . . 24 Installing the set-in appliance . . . .25 Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting Power Supply

and Hose . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hose and mains lead lengths . . . .27 Connecting to the power supply . . .27 Connecting the extended

water-drain hose . . . . . . . . 27

Checking After Installation . . . 29

Installation checklist . . . . . . . 29 Test run after installation . . . . . 29

Power Consumption . . . . . . 30 Specifications . . . . . . . . 31

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Caution! Risk of fire.

Please read and follow these safety precautions.

WARNING

This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury.

General Use

--This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

--Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

--The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

They may cause a fire.

--The lint filters have to be cleaned frequently.

--The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.

--The lint filters should be cleaned between each load to reduce the risk of fire.

--Condensed water should not be consumed, it could lead to health problems for people and animals.

--Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

--Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.

--If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.

--Items 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.

--Make sure that no objects are left in any of the pockets. Pay particular attention to cigarette lighters and matches.

They may cause fire.

--Items 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.

4 - Read Before Using

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

--Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance.

Children may be able to reach the control panel or climb onto or into the appliance.

--Do NOT install the appliance in a damp location or in a location exposed to the weather.

This may result in malfunction, deterioration, electric shock, or fire.

--Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto any part of the appliance.

This may result in malfunction, electric shock, or fire.

--Never 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.

--The 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.

--Keep sources of ignition, such as candles or cigarettes, away from the appliance.

They may cause a fire or damage to the appliance.

--Keep flammable materials away from the appliance, for example, gasoline, thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with these materials.

They may cause an explosion or a fire.

Power source and mains lead

--Unplug the mains lead when cleaning the appliance.

--Check the mains lead and mains plug for any damage.

If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

--Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or extension cable. There is a possibility of overheating which may cause a fire. Use an unused household mains socket, fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.

--ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted into the household mains socket. If the mains plug is not fully pushed in, a loose connection may overheat and cause an electric shock or fire.

--Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug with wet hands.

Possibility of an electric shock.

--Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance. Otherwise, there is possibility of damage to the mains lead, which may lead to an electric shock or fire.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To Prevent Injury

--The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer’s dealer or service agent.

If the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the manufacturer will not be liable for any accident or damage caused.

--Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the appliance.

There is a possibility the appliance may malfunction which may result in a fire or an injury. If repairs are needed, contact Customer Care Centre.

--Do NOT touch the laundry inside the drum until it has completely stopped, as there is a possibility of injury. Keep children away from the rotating laundry.

CAUTION

This describes issues which could cause injury or damage your belongings.

General Use

--This appliance is only suitable for textiles which are suitable for tumble drying.

--Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or deodorant to the appliance.

--Do NOT put any electrical equipment, for example, TVs, radios or battery chargers, on or near the appliance.

--Do NOT put too much laundry into the appliance.

This may cause damage to the appliance.

--Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.

To Prevent Injury

--Do NOT climb onto the appliance. This may cause injury or damage to the appliance.

--Keep fingers away from the door hinge when opening and closing the door.

--Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected foot) underneath the appliance when in use.

--Check all laundry and remove any objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips, metal wires, etc.

They may cause damage to other laundry or the appliance.

--BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught in the door seal when it is closed. This may result in damage to the laundry.

6 - Read Before Using

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	Checking Your Tumble Dryer
Your tumble dryer
Water container	Water-drain hose
(see page 17)	(see pages 27-28)
Drum
	Door
	Mains lead/
	Mains plug

Heat exchanger unit
	Adjustable feet
	(see page 26)

Caution

Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.

Accessories

Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance.

Spanner	Extended water-drain hose
(see page 26)	(see pages 27-28)
For adjusting the foot.
A

Using the optional drying basket can dry sports shoes, etc. (with Timed Prog. Warm).

Optional accessory

Drying basket (N-DB1)

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Using the Buttons

	9	10 11
				Gentle Dry
				Buzzer
				Anti-crease
				Speed
DryingLevel	r/min	Time	AddTime	Eco

Child Lock

8 7 6 5 4

1. Power buttons

-If you do not press the Start button within 10 minutes after the appliance has been switched on, the appliance automatically switches itself off.

-The display below appears for

10 seconds after the appliance has been switched off. You cannot turn the appliance on until this display disappears.

2.Start/Pause button

Press this button to start or pause the drying programme.

3.Programme selection dial

Use this dial to choose the best programme for the laundry. (See pages 12-13.)

4.Additional function buttons

Press these buttons to add functions to the programme to suit the laundry. (See page 9.)

5.Add Time button

Press this button to set times for the Timed programmes (Timed Prog.).

6.Time button

Press this button to preset the time for when the drying finishes. (See page 11.)

8 - Read Before Using

Easy-care		Cotton /Colours
Extra Dry		Extra Dry	Off	On
		Cupboard Dry Plus
Cupboard Dry
		Cupboard Dry
Iron Dry		Iron Dry
Rapid 40		Mixed
		Cupboard Dry
Wool		Iron Dry	Start/Pause
Silk/Lingerie		Timed Prog.Warm
Outdoor/Sports	Shirts	Timed Prog.Cold
		3	2	1

7.Spin speed button

Press this button to select the final spin speed (r/min) used in the washing machine programme. Use this button only if the anticipated drying time needs to be displayed more accurately.

8.Drying Level button/

Child Lock button

-Press this button to choose from 5 different Drying Level settings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) for Cottons, Easy-care, Mixed, Rapid 40, and Outdoor/Sports programmes. ‘3’ is the default setting level.

-Press and hold this button to set the Child Lock. The controls will be locked. (See page 9.)

9.Remaining time indicator

This indicator shows the approximate time until the drying finishes. For example, ‘3:20’ means 3 hours and 20 minutes.

10.Warning indicators

These indicators warn the user of specific conditions.

-Water container full warning

-Clogged filter warning (See pages 18-20.)

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Using the Buttons

11. Process indicators

--These indicators show the programme’s processes. Processes consist of Dry , Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry , and Cupboard Dry Plus (Extra Dry) .

--After drying starts, the dry indicator starts flashing, and the other indicators light up in sequence from top to bottom as each corresponding process is completed. After the programme finishes, the dry indicator goes out, and the last process indicator remains lit until the appliance switches itself off, or is turned off.

Child Lock

The Child Lock disables the control buttons.

Activating/deactivating Child Lock

1.Switch on the appliance.

2.Select the programme and optional functions, and then start the programme. (See page 10.)

3.Press and hold the Drying Level button.

The symbol lights up to show that the Child Lock is activated.

4.To deactivate, hold down the Drying Level button again (please ignore three beeps heard), keep Drying Level button pressed until it unlocks.

The symbol disappears.

Warning

--Do NOT leave children unsupervised near the appliance.

--Keep pets away from the appliance.

Additional functions

Depending on the programme, you can combine different additional functions.

Note

Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 14-15.)

If you select an unavailable function, an error alarm will sound.

Press one or more of the function buttons you wish to combine.

The corresponding indicators will light up.

Function Description

Gentle			Gently Dry laundry with
Dry
			approximately 45 ºC warm air.
Buzzer			Press this button to turn the
			programme finished buzzer
			on or off.
			You will hear the buzzer
			sound which indicated that the
			buzzer is switched on or off.
Anti-			Prevent creasing.
crease			After the drying ends, the
			drum rotates at intervals for
			2 hours.
			The indicators keep flashing
			during the Anti-crease
			process.
Speed			Drying times will be shorter
			than when the Eco function
			is set.
Eco			Drying takes longer but
			consumes less energy.

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Drying

Setting drying

					Easy-care		Cotton /Colours
				Gentle Dry	Extra Dry		Extra Dry	Off	On
					Cupboard Dry		Cupboard Dry Plus
				Buzzer			Cupboard Dry
					Iron Dry		Iron Dry
				Anti-crease	Rapid 40		Mixed
							Cupboard Dry
				Speed	Wool		Iron Dry	Start/Pause
DryingLevel	r/min	Time	Add Time	Eco	Silk/Lingerie		Timed Prog.Warm
					Outdoor/Sports	Shirts	Timed Prog.Cold
Child Lock
				4			3	5	2

1.Open the door and put the laundry into the drum.

For details about preparing and sorting the laundry, see pages 12, 13 and 16.

Caution

-Make sure that no laundry gets caught in the door.

-Do NOT overload the drum. Observe the capacity of the selected programme.

Overloading may cause excessive vibration, damage to the appliance, and more creasing of the load.

2.Close the door and press the On button.

4. Select optional functions.

-Additional functions (See page 9.)

-Spin speed (See page 8.)

-Drying Level (See page 8.)

For more details about available functions and settings for each programme, see pages 14-15.

5.Press the Start button.

After the appliance has started, the laundry is weighed. After about

3 minutes, a new drying time will be displayed. If you select the Wool, Silk/ Lingerie, Shirts, or Timed programme, the laundry is not weighed.

3.Turn the programme selection dial either way to select the programme.

A drying time will be displayed.

The buzzer will sound when the programme has finished.

For details on setting the buzzer, see page 9.

Remove the laundry and rearrange where necessary. Do not leave it in the drum too long after the programme ends, because it may be seriously creased.

When you dry items with long fibres, such as bath mats, a lot of lint may be generated, and the lint balls may adhere to the other clothing.

10 - Drying Instructions

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