Panasonic NH-P8ER1, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 1 2015 08 24 10 55 53 ...

Page 2: ...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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 2 2015 08 24 10 55 53 ...

Page 3: ...RST 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...

Page 4: ...ion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved z zChildren shall not play with the appliance z zCleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision z zChildren of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised z zDo NOT leave children unsupervised near the appliance z zKeep pets away from the ap...

Page 5: ... not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning They may cause a fire z zThe lint filters have to be cleaned frequently z zThe lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the appliance z zDo not dry unwashed items in the appliance z zItems that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone alcohol petrol kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes wax removers and ...

Page 6: ...ement solely for this appliance Do not use a plug adaptor or extension lead z 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 z zDo not plug in or unplug the mains lead with wet hands z zAlways fully insert the mains plug into the mains socket WARN...

Page 7: ... foam rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance Such materials may be destroyed and thereby damage the appliance z 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 z 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 ...

Page 8: ...e 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 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 8 2015 08 24 10 55 53 ...

Page 9: ... carpet etc z zFabric softeners or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions To prevent injury and burns z zKeep your fingers away from the door hinge when opening and closing the door z zDo not climb onto the appliance z zDo not touch the aluminium fins at the back of the heat pump filter Touching the sharp edges may cause injury NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 9 2015 ...

Page 10: ...3 3 3 510549 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 10 2015 08 24 10 55 54 ...

Page 11: ...ht 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 11 2016 01 15 15 17 37 ...

Page 12: ...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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 12 2015 08 24 10 55 54 ...

Page 13: ...13 5c 5a 5b 6 510549 5a b c ADDITIONAL FUNCTION keys Use to extend or adjust the basic programmes 6ON OFF and programme SELECTOR dial MOST USED PROGRAMMES NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 13 2015 08 24 10 55 54 ...

Page 14: ...e 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 ...

Page 15: ...ryer 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En in...

Page 16: ... 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd ...

Page 17: ...e 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 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 17 2015 08 24 10 ...

Page 18: ...ded 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 c...

Page 19: ...rheating 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 cont...

Page 20: ...d 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 th...

Page 21: ...RE THE FIRST USE 1 2 510549 Clean the dryer drum before using the dryer for the first time Use a damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent Open the door on the left side NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 21 2015 08 24 10 55 55 ...

Page 22: ...itening in cold water c1 Whitening not allowed Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents A Perchloret hylene R11 R113 Petroleum P Dry cleaning in kerosene in pure alcohol and in R113 F Dry cleaning not allowed Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Hot iron max 150 C Hot iron max 110 C Ironing not allowed Drying Place on flat surface Hang wet Hang High temp Low temp Tumble drying not allowed NH P8ER1_WGB_En i...

Page 23: ... clothes in a special purpose laundry washing bag The following types of laundry may not be dried in the dryer as this may cause your garments to deform leather garments and other leather products garments that are waxed or treated in any other way garments with major wooden plastic or metal parts garments with spangles garments with metal parts subject to rusting NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 23 2015 08 2...

Page 24: ...dial to any position The drum light is not suitable for other purpose Open the dryer door by pressing it on the left side towards the dryer Insert the laundry into the drum make sure the drum is empty Do not insert laundry into the dryer if it has not been wrung or spun recommended minimum spinning cycle 800 rpm Close the dryer door NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 24 2016 01 14 13 50 24 ...

Page 25: ...uring operation the dial will not rotate automatically To select a programme rotate the programme selector dial 6 to the left or to the right according to the type of desired level of dryness of the laundry NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 25 2015 08 24 10 55 56 ...

Page 26: ... tablecloths large towels etc Start delay Extra Dry Anti crease Wool 2 kg Wool garments and garments with mixed fibres containing wool sweaters scarves shawls etc Shirts 2 kg Shirts and blouses Start delay Extra Dry Anti crease Easy care Extra Dry Cupboard Dry 3 5 kg Garments made of or containing with synthetic fibres T shirts trousers suits socks and stockings gowns etc Start delay Extra Dry Ant...

Page 27: ...rs The most recent setting is stored The function is deactivated when the dryer door is opened Child Lock To activate the child lock simultaneously pressing and hold the 5b and 5c keys for at least three seconds The indicator will light to confirm the selection Follow the same procedure to deactivate the child lock As long as the child lock is activated programme or additional functions cannot be ...

Page 28: ...utomatically To interrupt or change the programme delay time press the Start Pause key Press the 3 key to select a new delay time To confirm the new setting press the Start Pause key To quickly cancel the delayed start setting press the 3 key and hold it for 3 seconds In case of a power supply failure before the delay time has elapsed press the Start Pause key to resume the countdown 3 Some functi...

Page 29: ...s is regularly updated on the display STANDBY MODE If no programme is selected and started and no other action is taken within five minutes after turning on the machine the display will automatically turn off to save energy The light on the Start Pause key will flash Signal lamps of additional functions flash intermittently The display will turn on again when you rotate the programme selector dial...

Page 30: ...flash intermittently 6 1 Open the dryer door 2 Clean the filters see section Cleaning 3 Remove the laundry from the drum 4 Close the door 5 Switch off the appliance rotate the programme selector dial to the Off position 6 Empty the water container 7 Unplug the mains lead from the mains socket After the end of the drying programme immediately remove the laundry from the dryer to prevent it from cre...

Page 31: ...t any impurities from entering the heat exchanger system The dryer should never be operated without the filters in place or with damaged filters as excessive amount of accumulated fibres from the fabric could cause malfunction or failure of the dryer 1Net filter 2Heat pump filter NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 31 2015 08 24 10 55 58 ...

Page 32: ...fingers If necessary clean the filter housing and door gasket as well Clean the net filter after each drying cycle 1Open the filter cover and remove the net filter 2Remove the accumulated dust and lint by gently rubbing the net filter 3Replace the net filter and close the filter cover NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 32 2015 08 24 10 55 58 ...

Page 33: ...ot to damage the cooling system 4Wash the filter under running water Dry the filter before replacing it When re inserting the heat pump foam filter ensure the filter is inserted correctly into the support bed otherwise heat exchanger may be clogged Clean the foam filter at least after every five drying cycles Do not touch the aluminium fins at the back of the heat pump filter Touching the sharp ed...

Page 34: ... the water container is not potable If thoroughly filtered it can be used for ironing Never add any chemical means or scents or perfumes to the water container Make sure you disconnect the appliance from the power mains before cleaning Set the programme selector dial to Off position and unplug the mains lead from the mains socket 3Pull out the spout for easier emptying NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 34 2015...

Page 35: ...t use detergents or cleaners that could damage the dryer heed the recommendations and warnings given by the cleaner detergent manufacturers Use a soft cloth to wipe dry all parts of the dryer Always disconnect the dryer from the mains power before cleaning NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 35 2015 08 24 10 55 58 ...

Page 36: ...ly is restored the light on the Start Pause key will flash To resume the drying process press the Start Pause key CHANGING THE PROGRAMME FUNCTIONS Press the Start Pause key and rotate the programme selector dial to the Off position Select another programme function and press the Start Pause key again SAVING PERSONAL SETTINGS Initial settings may be changed When the programme and additional functio...

Page 37: ...ill be able to solve most of the problems in dryer operation by yourself Repairs may only be carried out by authorised service personnel Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect connection or use of the dryer shall not be covered by the warranty In such cases the costs of repair shall be charged to the user The warranty does not cover the errors or failures resulting from disturbances...

Page 38: ...0 C Laundry inserted into the dryer was not sufficiently wrung or spun or an inappropriate drying programme was selected Use an appropriate programme or use the timed programme Increase the final level of dryness for the selected programme intensive drying function Unevenly dried laundry The amount of laundry dried at a time is too large Drying the pieces of different thicknesses Drying the differ...

Page 39: ...and power consumption will be lower if the garments are thoroughly wrung or spun before drying By selecting the appropriate drying programme you will avoid over drying your laundry and problems with ironing or shrinkage of fabric Regular cleaning of the filters will lead to optimum drying time and minimum power consumption When drying smaller amounts of laundry or individual garments the sensor ma...

Page 40: ...ctronic products must not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation By disposing of them correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment For more information about coll...

Page 41: ...f you lose the fuse cover do not use until a replacement fuse cover is purchased from your local dealer WARNING If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 ampere socket How to replace the fuse The locati...

Page 42: ...on and time during Anti crease process are not included 2 The power consumption and times indicated in the table may vary depending on variations in room temperatures types and amounts of laundry voltage fluctuations and which optional functions are used 3 The Cotton Cupboard Dry is suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry and this is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption in...

Page 43: ... Left on mode W 0 53 Duration of the left on mode min 10 The standard cotton programme used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton Weighted programme time of the stan...

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Page 46: ...ddel 0 45 kg Total GWP verdi 1430 Hermetisk forseglet SV Den här produkten innehåller fluorerade växthusgaser Typ av köldmedel R134a Mängd köldmedel 0 45 kg Total faktor för global uppvärmningspotential 1430 Hermetiskt tillsluten DA Dette produkt indeholder fluorholdige drivhusgasser Type af kølemiddel R134a Mængde af kølemiddel 0 45 kg Samlet GWP værdi 1430 Hermetisk forseglet CS Tento produkt ob...

Page 47: ...nove Vrsta rashladnog sredstva R134a Količina rashladnog sredstva 0 45 kg Ukupni GWP potencijal globalnog zatopljenja 1430 Hermetički zatvoreno SR Ovaj proizvod sadrži fluorisane gasove koji izazivaju efekat staklene bašte Vrsta rashladnog sredstva R134a Količina rashladnog sredstva 0 45 kg Ukupni GWP 1430 Hermetički zaptiveno SL Izdelek vsebuje fluorirane toplogredne pline Vrsta hladilnega sredst...

Page 48: ...p www panasonic com Panasonic Corporation 2015 Customer Service Centre For UK and Republic of Ireland Monday to Friday 9 00 17 00 Excluding public holidays 0844 844 3899 If calling from the Republic of Ireland please call 01 289 8333 NH P8ER1_WGB_En indd 48 2016 01 14 13 50 30 ...