Panasonic NHP8BH1 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions
Panasonic NHP8BH1 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Panasonic NHP8BH1 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Heat pump tumble dryer

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Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Read Before Using
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Drying Instructions
Troubleshooting
Installation Instructions
®
(Domestic use)
Model No.
NH-P8BH1
2
4
14
Maintenance
20
24
27
2014/09/09
15:02:14

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  • Page 1 ® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (Domestic use) Model No. NH-P8BH1 Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Drying Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions Thank you for purchasing this appliance. - For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 2: Read Before Using

    Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union The packaging used to protect the This symbol is only valid in the European appliance from damage during Union. transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local If you wish to discard this product, please authority.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read Before Using Maintenance Consider the Environment ..2 Maintenance ....20 Emptying water ....20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY 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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Checking Your Tumble Dryer

    Checking Your Tumble Dryer Your tumble dryer Water container Water drain hose (See page 20) (See pages 29-30) Drum Door Mains lead/ Mains plug Heat exchanger unit Adjustable feet (See page 28) CAUTION Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Accessories Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 11: Before You Start Drying

    Before You Start Drying Checking before use Outdoor/Sports programme Before the appliances initial operation or Make sure that the item to be dried can be after a prolonged period of non-operation, dried with this programme. perform the following procedures if you are Delicate laundry loads using the extended water drain hose: - Wool programme: 2 kg or less...
  • Page 12: Using The Buttons

    Using the Buttons 9 10 11 Cotton /Colours Easy-care Extra Dry Gentle Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry Buzzer Iron Dry Iron Dry Mixed Anti-crease Rapid 40 Cupboard Dry Start/Pause Iron Dry Wool Speed Drying Level r/min Time Add Time...
  • Page 13: Child Lock

    Using the Buttons Additional functions 11. Process indicators - These indicators show the programme’s Depending on the programme, you can processes. Processes consist of Dry combine different additional functions. , Iron Dry , Cupboard Dry , and NOTE Cupboard Dry Plus (Extra Dry) - After drying starts, the dry indicator Some additional functions cannot be starts flashing, and the other indicators...
  • Page 14: 14 - Drying Instructions

    Drying Setting drying Cotton /Colours Easy-care Extra Dry Gentle Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry Buzzer Iron Dry Iron Dry Mixed Anti-crease Rapid 40 Cupboard Dry Start/Pause Iron Dry Wool Speed Drying Level r/min Time Add Time Silk/Lingerie Timed Prog.Warm Outdoor/Sports...
  • Page 15: Required Time

    Drying Required time Preset timer Times depend on the programmes, Drying You can preset the time for when the Level settings and other settings that have drying finishes. been selected. The drying might finish before or after - Since the displayed times change preset times depending on the kind of automatically according to the sizes laundry, the temperature, and the moisture...
  • Page 16: Selecting The Programme

    Selecting the Programme Description and types of fabric that can be dried Programme load Cotton For white and coloured cottons or linens Colours     Extra Dry ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 8 kg ...
  • Page 17: Sub-Programme Description

    Selecting the Programme 1) The standard cotton programme called Post-drying ironing “Cotton/Colours – Cupboard Dry” can be Applicable drying identified by the symbol . And this is method the most efficient programme in terms of Sub- energy consumption. programme Sub-programme description Extra Dry For multi-layered and very thick fabrics ...
  • Page 18: Details Of Programmes

    Details of Programmes Default setting Load Programme weighed Approximate Drying Level Spin speed time Extra Dry 3:10 Cupboard 3:00 Cotton Dry Plus  1000 Cupboard Colours 2:50 Iron Dry 2:20 Extra Dry 1:30 Cupboard  Easy-care 1000 1:10 Iron Dry 0:50 Cupboard 1:30...
  • Page 19 Details of Programmes Manual setting Additional functions Time mate Drying Gentle Anti- Spin speed Speed Level crease     1 - 5 500 - 1600 ―    1 - 5 500 - 1600 ― ―  ...
  • Page 20: 20 - Maintenance

    Maintenance Emptying water Cleaning the outside of the appliance Empty the water after every drying. Do not empty it while drying. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, 1. Pull out the water container and hold kitchen detergent, and soapy water.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Moisture Sensors

    Maintenance Cleaning the moisture Filter locations sensors Filters are located in the following 3 locations. Clean once a month. 1) In the door (fluff filter) The appliance is equipped with stainless- 2) In the door opening (filter frame) steel moisture sensors. They measure how 3) In front of the heat exchanger unit (fine damp the laundry is.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Fluff Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning the fluff filter 4. Replace the fluff filter to its original position. Clean the fluff filter after every drying programme. 1. Open the door, and then slide the lever on the top of the door. Extra cleaning Remove any fluff from the hollow part of the door with a bottle brush or a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 23: Cleaning The Fine Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning the fine filter 4. Separate the fine filter from the inner cover. Clean the fine filter every month. Fine filter 1. Open the panel. Inner cover 5. Clean the fine filter using a vacuum cleaner or with water. 2.
  • Page 24: 24 - Troubleshooting

    Fault Checklist Problem Cause Appliance does not work. - The fuse may have blown out or breaker may have tripped. - The mains plug may not be connected firmly to the mains socket. - The On button may have not been pressed. - The Start button may have not been pressed.
  • Page 25 Fault Checklist Problem Cause Drying takes too long. - The laundry may be too wet. - The laundry may have become tangled. - The laundry may be too heavy. - Clothes which dry quickly and clothes which dry slowly may have been dried together. - The ambient air temperature may be too low.
  • Page 26: Error Display

    Error Display Error Display What to do Make sure that the door is shut properly. Close the door securely and press the Start button. Door is open Empty the water if the water container is full. (See page 20.) Set the water drain hose properly. (See pages 29-30.) After the above procedures, turn the power on again and press Unable to drain the Start button.
  • Page 27: Installation Instructions

    Choosing the Right Location Transporting the appliance The right place for the appliance If the appliance has to be transported at a tilt, only tip it toward the water Make sure that there is enough space for container side but not more than the appliance and that openings on the 90 degrees.
  • Page 28: Installing The Set-In Appliance

    Panasonic washing machine using the Metal cover (AXW4595-7SR0) Washer-dryer stacking kit (N-SKT100). - Panasonic accessory CAUTION available to order Instead of the standard cover panel, have a technician install a metal cover. Read carefully the...
  • Page 29: Connecting Power Supply

    Connecting Power Supply and Hose Follow the instructions in this section to prevent water leaks. If you are unsure, ask a service agent to connect the hoses. Hose and mains lead lengths Left side connections Right side connections ~ 90 cm ~ 135 cm ~ 150 cm ~ 140 cm...
  • Page 30 Connecting Power Supply and Hose 2. Connect the water drain hose to the - Left side connection extended water drain hose, and then For a left side connection, the first affix the spring clamp to it. pattern is recommended. 3. Run the extended water drain hose toward the right side (as viewed from - Right side connection the front of the unit) and wind it in...
  • Page 31: Checking After Installation

    Checking after Installation Installation checklist 2) 3) 2) 3) 1) Location 3) Foot cushions Is the appliance on a flat, stable Are they standing flat? surface? If the appliance is not level, there may Does it run without vibrating? be abnormal sounds when water is drained out.
  • Page 32: Electrical Connection (Uk And Republic Of Ireland Only)

    Electrical Connection (UK and Republic of Ireland only) How to replace the fuse For your safety, please read the following text carefully. The location of the fuse differs depending This appliance is supplied with a moulded on the type of AC mains plug (Figures A 3-pin mains plug for your safety and and B).
  • Page 33: Power Consumption

    Power Consumption Final spin speed Additional Power Programme Load in a washing Time function consumption machine Cotton/ Cupboard 8 kg 1600 r/min 1.47 kWh 2:30 Colours 1000 r/min 1.67 kWh 2:50 4 kg 1000 r/min 1.05 kWh 1:50 Speed 8 kg 1600 r/min 1.60 kWh 1:42...
  • Page 34: Product Fiche

    Product Fiche (EU) No.392/2012 Supplier’s name Panasonic Supplier’s model identifier NH-P8BH1 Rated capacity in kg of cotton laundry for the standard cotton At full load programme Condenser with Type of dryer heat pump Energy efficiency class Weighted annual energy consumption...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Model No. NH-P8BH1 Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 870 - 910 W Product weight 55 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 8 kg Product dimensions 596 mm (W) x 625 mm (D) x 845 mm (H) This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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