Panasonic NHP8BH1 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

& Installation Instructions

Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

(Domestic use)

Model No.

NH-P8BH1

Read Before Using 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Drying Instructions 14 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 24 Installation Instructions 27

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.

Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Information on disposal for users of waste electrical & electronic equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated disposable point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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.

It is essential to read these instructions.

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Contents

Read Before Using

Consider the Environment. . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 4

Checking Your Tumble Dryer. . . . . 10

Your tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Before You Start Drying. . . . . . . . . 11

Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Outdoor/Sports programme . . . . . . . .11

Delicate laundry loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for drying delicates . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Additional functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Drying Instructions

Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Required time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Changing settings while drying . . . . . .15

Preset timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . 16

Sub-programme description . . . . . . . .17

Details of Programmes . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Emptying water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cleaning the outside of the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cleaning the drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cleaning the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cleaning the moisture sensors . . . . . .21

Filter locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cleaning the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cleaning the filter frame . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cleaning the fine filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Troubleshooting

Fault Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Error Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation Instructions

Choosing the Right Location . . . . . 27

Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . .27

The right place for the appliance. . . . .27

Installing the set-in appliance . . . . . . .28

Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Connecting Power Supply

and Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hose and mains lead lengths . . . . . . .29

Connecting to the power supply . . . . .29

Connecting the extended

water drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Checking after Installation . . . . . . . 31

Installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Test run after installation . . . . . . . . . . .31

Electrical Connection (UK and Republic of Ireland only)

How to replace the fuse . . . . . . . . . . .32

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Product Fiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and follow these safety precautions.

WARNING

This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury.

General Use

- This 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.

- Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

- 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.

- Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- 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.

- Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance. Children may 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 product malfunction or deterioration, electric shock or fire.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

- Do NOT 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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- Check the mains lead and mains plug for 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. Otherwise, a loose connection may overheat and cause an electric shock or fire.

- Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

- Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance. Otherwise, the mains lead may be damaged, which may lead to an electric shock or fire.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

To Prevent Injury

- The appliance should be installed by the manufacturer’s dealer or service agent. If the installation, test run and inspection 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. The appliance may malfunction, which may result in a fire or an injury. If repairs are needed, contact your local Customer Communications 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 drum.

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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

- Do NOT put any electrical equipment, for example, TV, radio or battery charger, on or near the appliance.

- Do NOT put excessive 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 the 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.

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Checking Your Tumble Dryer

Your tumble dryer

Water container

(See page 20)

Drum

Door

Mains lead/ Mains plug

Heat exchanger unit

CAUTION

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

Adjustable feet

(See page 28)

Accessories

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

Spanner (See page 28)

For adjusting the foot.

Extended water drain hose (See pages 29-30)

Water drain hose

(See pages 29-30)

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

Optional accessory

Drying basket (N-DB1)

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Before You Start Drying

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 29-30.

Preparing the laundry

Sorting clothing

- Read clothing drying labels to help you sort them into different loads.

- Sort the laundry by colour, by type of fabric, drying condition required, and moisture content in the laundry. Doing so will help you choose the correct programme, drying level, and spin speed for each drying.

- Clothes that are not colour fast should be dried separately.

Checking clothing

- Check that pockets on clothing do not contain any objects that may damage the clothes or the appliance.

- Tie up any loose strings on the clothing and close zippers. Turn clothing with raised fabrics and zippers inside out. Otherwise, the clothes may be damaged.

Outdoor/Sports programme

Make sure that the item to be dried can be dried with this programme.

Delicate laundry loads

- Wool programme: 2 kg or less

- Silk/Lingerie programme: 1 kg or less

Approximate weights

- Wool sweater: 400 g

- Silk blouse: 200 g

- Trousers: 400 g

Tips for drying delicates

Putting laundry in the drum

Pile them one on top of each other.

If clothing shrinks

Spread the item out to its original size on an ironing board. Use dress pins to hold the size and shape. Then, use an iron to steam it and leave it to dry.

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