® 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 2 4 14 20 24 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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Contents Read Before Using Maintenance Consider the Environment . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 Checking Your Tumble Dryer . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Your tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Before You Start Drying . . . . . . . . . 11 Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Outdoor/Sports programme . . . . . . .
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 the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Spanner (See page 28) Extended water drain hose (See pages 29-30) For adjusting the foot. A Using the optional drying basket can dry sports shoes, etc.
Before You Start Drying Checking before use Outdoor/Sports programme 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: Make sure that the item to be dried can be dried with this programme. 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.
Using the Buttons 9 10 11 Cotton Easy-care Gentle Dry Buzzer Anti-crease Drying Level r/min Time Add Time Speed Eco Cupboard Dry Iron Dry 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.
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.
Drying Setting drying Cotton Easy-care Gentle Dry Buzzer Anti-crease Drying Level r/min Time Add Time Speed Eco Cupboard Dry Iron Dry 4 1. Open the door and put the laundry into the drum. For details about preparing and sorting the laundry, see pages 11, 16 and 17. NOTE - Make sure to place the laundry within the drum so that it does not get caught in the door. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the door seal, leading to malfunctions. - Do NOT overload the drum.
Drying Required time Preset timer Times depend on the programmes, Drying Level settings and other settings that have been selected. -- Since the displayed times change automatically according to the sizes and moisture levels of the loads and the ambient temperatures of the appliance, the times might not decrease for a while or might suddenly decrease. You can preset the time for when the drying finishes.
Selecting the Programme Bed linen 8 kg 4 kg Tea towel Terrycloth towel Towelling dressing gown Socks Underwear Work clothing Sport wear Skirt/dress Anorak ― ― ― ― For white and coloured cottons or linens Colours Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Max load Table linen Cotton Shirt T-shirt Programme Trousers Description and types of fabric that can be dried 1) Easy-care ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ―
Selecting the Programme Not iron Mangle Subprogramme Extra Dry ― ― ― Cupboard Dry Plus ― ― ― Cupboard Dry ― ― ― Iron Dry Extra Dry For multi-layered and very thick fabrics Example: towelling dressing gowns and bed linens Do not use this sub-programme for loop knitted fabrics (T-shirts, underwear and baby clothes, for example), as they have a tendency to shrink.
Details of Programmes Programme Cotton Colours Load weighed Default setting Drying Level 1) Spin speed 1) Extra Dry 3:10 2) Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry 3:00 2) 3 1000 Extra Dry Cupboard Dry 1 2:50 2) 1:30 3 1000 Iron Dry Cupboard Dry Dry Le 2:20 2) Iron Dry Easy-care Approximate time 1:10 1 0:50 1:30 3 1000 3 1000 0:40 1 Outdoor/Sports 3 1000 2:00 1 Wool ― ― ― 0:15 ― Silk/Lingerie ― ― ― 1:00 ― Shirts ― ― ― 1:00 ― ― ― ― 0:10 ― Mixe
mate e Details of Programmes Manual setting Drying Level Additional functions Add Time Spin speed Gentle Dry 3) Anticrease Speed 3) Eco 1-5 500 - 1600 ― 1-5 500 - 1600 ― ― 1-5 500 - 1600 ― ― 0 1-5 500 - 1600 ― ― 1-5 500 - 1600 5 ― ― 4) ― ― 0 ― ― 4) ― ― 0 ― ― ― ― ― ― 0 0 ― ― ― ― 2) 2) 2) 2) 0 0 0 0 0 ry 4) ― ― ― ― ― 3) The Gentle Dry function and Speed function cannot be used togeth
Maintenance Emptying water Empty the water after every drying. Do not empty it while drying. 1. Pull out the water container and hold it level. Cleaning the outside of the appliance Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, kitchen detergent, and soapy water. Remove lint and dust that accumulate around the appliance. WARNING - Do NOT splash water over the appliance. 2. Remove the water container by simultaneously lifting and pulling it forward.
Maintenance Cleaning the moisture sensors Clean once a month. The appliance is equipped with stainlesssteel moisture sensors. They measure how damp the laundry is. After long periods of use, a fine layer of limescale can form on the moisture sensors. Filter locations Filters are located in the following 3 locations.
Maintenance Cleaning the fluff filter Clean the fluff filter after every drying programme. 4. Replace the fluff filter to its original position. 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. Cleaning the filter frame Clean the filter frame when foreign particles build up on it. 2. Pull out the fluff filter. 1.
Maintenance Cleaning the fine filter Clean the fine filter every month. 4. Separate the fine filter from the inner cover. Fine filter 1. Open the panel. Inner cover 2. Turn the levers on the inner cover. 3. Pull the handle to remove both the inner cover and fine filter. 5. Clean the fine filter using a vacuum cleaner or with water. 6. Replace every part to its original position. Fit the projections of the inner cover into the holes of the fine filter while joining both parts together.
Fault Checklist Problem Appliance does not work. Cause -- 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. -- The door may not be closed properly. Buttons do not work. -- Settings cannot be changed while drying is in progress. To change settings, switch the appliance off and on again. Then, set the settings again.
Fault Checklist Problem Drying takes too long. Cause -- 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. Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying. -- Reduce static electricity charges by adding fabric conditioners to wash loads during the final rinse cycles.
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 Unable to drain Aberrant ambient temperature 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 the Start button. Operate the appliance within an operating ambient temperature range (5 ºC - 35 ºC). Inspection is required.
Choosing the Right Location Transporting the appliance If the appliance has to be transported at a tilt, only tip it toward the water container side but not more than 90 degrees. Water container side The right place for the appliance Make sure that there is enough space for the appliance and that openings on the base are not obstructed by a carpet. 561 845 Max. 90° Rear Front Max. 90° The appliance must be carried by 2 or more people.
Choosing the Right Location Installing the set-in appliance -- You need a space at least 60 cm wide. At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides, and 3 mm of clearance above and behind the appliance are required (in case you do not use the extended water drain hose). Levelling the appliance Using a level helps when making of adjustments. To adjust the feet, use the ‘A’ end of the spanner. A -- The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards.
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 Connecting to the power supply ~ 140 cm Connecting the extended water drain hose CAUTION Name plate Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the drain hose. The water container does not require emptying when water is externally drained. 1.
Connecting Power Supply and Hose 2. Connect the water drain hose to the extended water drain hose, and then affix the spring clamp to it. - Left side connection For a left side connection, the first pattern is recommended. 2 1 3. Run the extended water drain hose toward the right side (as viewed from the front of the unit) and wind it in one of the following patterns. - Right side connection - When using the water drain hose, water can be drained at the height of appliance (approx.
Checking after Installation Installation checklist 4) 1) 2) 3) 1) Location Is the appliance on a flat, stable surface? Does it run without vibrating? 2) Adjustable feet Are they bolted securely to the appliance? 2) 3) 2) 3) 3) Foot cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out.
Electrical Connection (UK and Republic of Ireland only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded 3-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. or the BSI Check for the ASTA mark mark on the body of the fuse.
Power Consumption Programme Cotton/ Colours Cupboard Dry Additional function Load Eco 8 kg Speed Iron Dry Easy-care Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Final spin speed Power in a washing consumption machine Time 1600 r/min 1.47 kWh 2:30 1000 r/min 1.67 kWh 2:50 4 kg 1000 r/min 1.05 kWh 1:50 8 kg 1600 r/min 1.60 kWh 1:42 1000 r/min 1.80 kWh 2:02 1600 r/min 1.17 kWh 2:00 Eco 8 kg 1000 r/min 1.37 kWh 2:20 Speed 8 kg 1600 r/min 1.30 kWh 1:10 1000 r/min 1.
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 programme At full load kg 8 Condenser with heat pump Type of dryer Energy efficiency class A++ Weighted annual energy consumption kWh/year 212 Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes.
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. Type of refrigerant: R134a Quantity of refrigerant: 0.28 kg Total GWP: 1430 Hermetically sealed. Customer Communications Centre Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00 Excluding public holidays.
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