Panasonic NHP8ER1 Operating Instructions

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.

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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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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

INTRODUCTION

GETTING STARTED

DRYING STEPS

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE APPLIANCE

36 INTERRUPTING AND CHANGING THE PROGRAMME

37 What to do...?

39 TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DRYING AND ECONOMIC

TROUBLESHOOTING

OTHER

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

Read and follow these safety precautions.

WARNING

May cause serious injury or death.

For the safety of you and your family

z 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.

z Children shall not play with the appliance. z Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done

by children without supervision.

z Children of less than 3 years should be kept away

unless continuously supervised.

z Do NOT leave children unsupervised near the

appliance.

z Keep pets away from the appliance.

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WARNING

z Keep 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.

z To prevent injury, do not touch the drum until it

completely stops.

z The appliance is not to be used if industrial

chemicals have been used for cleaning.

They may cause a fire.

z The lint filters have to be cleaned frequently. z The lint must not be allowed to accumulate

around the appliance.

z Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance. z 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.

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WARNING WARNING

z Make 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

z Use a socket that satisfies the rating requirement

solely for this appliance. Do not use a plug

adaptor or extension lead.

z Do 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.

z Do not plug in or unplug the mains lead with wet

hands.

z Always fully insert the mains plug into the mains

socket.

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WARNING WARNING

z Do not hold or pull on the mains lead when

removing the mains plug from the mains socket.

z Unplug the mains lead before cleaning.

Correct use

z 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.

z 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.

z 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.

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WARNING WARNING

z The 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

z Never 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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WARNING CAUTION

May cause injury or property damage. Correct use

z This appliance is only suitable for textiles which

are suitable for tumble drying.

z Do not obstruct the openings of the bottom face

with carpet, etc.

z Fabric softeners, or similar products, should

be used as specified by the fabric softener

instructions.

To prevent injury and burns

z Keep your fingers away from the door hinge

when opening and closing the door.

z Do not climb onto the appliance. z Do 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

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(DRYER DESCRIPTION)

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

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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: 450 g Total GWP: 1430 Hermetically sealed.

ACCESSORIES

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

Vacuum feet (4)

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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Start/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.

a, b, c: INDICATORS

These light when it is necessary to clean the filter, empty the water container or when the child lock is on.

Time key (Start delay)

Use to select the delay before start of the drying programme.

DISPLAY

Shows either the delay TIME or remaining time until the end of the drying cycle.

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a , b, c : ADDITIONAL

FUNCTION keys

Use to extend or adjust the basic programmes.

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MOST USED PROGRAMMES

ON/OFF and

programme SELECTOR

dial

INSTALLATION AND

10 cm

5 cm

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CONNECTION

SELECTING A LOCATION

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.

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