Panasonic NH-P70G2 manual

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    Read Before Using 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Drying Instructions 10 Maintenance 17 T roubleshooting 21 Installation Instructions 24 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Heat Pump T umble Dryer (Domestic use) Model No. NH-P70G2 ® Thank you for purchasing this appliance. - For optimum performance and safety , please read these instruct[...]

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    2 - Read Before Using 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 . Eco-friendly Dr ying - Keep to the load limit of each programme. - The appliance automatically adjusts the operating time [...]

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    Read Before Using - 3 Contents R ead Before Using Consider the Environment . . . . . . . . 2 Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 4 Checking Y our T umble Dryer . . . . . . 7 Y our tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 A c c e s s o r i e s ...................... 7 Using the Buttons . . . .[...]

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    4 - Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution! Risk of fire. Please read and follow these safety precautions. WARNING This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury . General Use - This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience a[...]

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    Read Before Using - 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance. Children may be able to 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 malfunction, deterioration, electric shock, or fire. - [...]

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    6 - Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS T o Prevent Injury - The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer ’s dealer or service agent. If the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the manufacturer will not be liable for a[...]

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    Read Before Using - 7 Checking Y our T umble Dryer Caution Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Spanner (see page 26) For adjusting the foot. A Y our tumble dr yer W ater container (see page 17) Door Adjustable feet (see page 26) W ater-drain hose (see pages 27-28) Mains lead/ Mains plug Drum Heat exchanger unit Extended water-[...]

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    8 - Read Before Using Using the Buttons 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. Y ou cannot turn the appliance on until this display disapp[...]

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    Read Before Using - 9 Using the Buttons 1 1. 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[...]

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    10 - Drying Instructions Drying 1. Open the door and put the laundry into the drum. For details about preparing and sorting the laundry , see pages 12, 13 and 16. Caution - Make sure that no laundry gets caught in the door . - Do NOT overload the drum. Observe the capacity of the selected programme. Overloading may cause excessive vibration, damage[...]

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    Drying Instructions - 1 1 Drying R equir ed time T imes 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 [...]

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    12 - Drying Instructions Selecting the Programme Programme Description and types of fabric that can be dried Max load T -shirt Shirt Anorak T rousers Skirt/dress Sport wear Work clothing Underwear Socks T owelling dressing gown T errycloth towel T ea towel T able linen Bed linen Cotton Colours For white and coloured cottons or linens 7 k g Extra Dr[...]

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    Drying Instructions - 13 Selecting the Programme Sub-prog ramme description 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. Cupboard Dry Plus For fabrics [...]

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    14 - Drying Instructions Details of Programmes Programme Load weighed Default setting Manual setting Additional functions Add Time Drying Level 1) Spin speed 1) Approximate time Drying Level Spin speed Gentle Dry 3) Anti- crease Speed 3) Eco Cotton Colours Extra Dry  3 1000 3:20 2) 1 - 5 500 - 1600  ― Cupboard Dry Plus 3:00 2) Cupb[...]

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    Drying Instructions - 15 Details of Programmes Programme Load weighed Default setting Manual setting Additional functions Add Time Drying Level 1) Spin speed 1) Approximate time Drying Level Spin speed Gentle Dry 3) Anti- crease Speed 3) Eco Cotton Colours Extra Dry  3 1000 3:20 2) 1 - 5 500 - 1600  ― Cupboard Dry Plus 3:00 2) Cupb[...]

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    16 - Drying Instructions Drying Outdoor/Sport W ears and Delicates Preparing the laundr y 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, d[...]

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    Maintenance - 17 Maintenance Emptying wa ter Empty the water after every drying. Do not empty it while drying. 1. Pull out the water container and hold it level. 2. Remove the water container by simultaneously lifting and pulling it forward. 3. Pour out any water . 4. Insert the water container all the way back into the unit until it locks itself i[...]

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    18 - Maintenance Maintenance Filter locations Filters are located in the following 3 locations. 1) In the door (fluff filter) 2) In the door opening (filter frame) 3) In front of the heat exchanger unit (fine filter) 1) Fluff filter 2) Filter frame 3) Fine filter (see page 20) Make sure you clean filters at the designated intervals. - Clean the flu[...]

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    Maintenance - 19 Maintenance Cleaning the fluf f filter Clean the fluff filter after every drying programme. 1. Open the door , and then slide the lever on the top of the door . 2. Pull out the fluff filter . 3. Rub your hand against the filter to remove any fluff. Rinse the filter under running water and dry thoroughly . Be careful not to tear the[...]

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    20 - Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the fine filter Clean the fine filter every month. 1. Open the panel. 2. T urn the levers on the inner cover . 3. Pull the handle to remove both the inner cover and fine filter . 4. Separate the fine filter from the inner cover . Fine filter Inner cover 5. Clean the fine filter using a vacuum cleaner or with wa[...]

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    T roubleshooting - 21 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. - The door may not be closed properly . Buttons do not work[...]

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    22 - T roubleshooting 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 . Items made of synthetic fibres are cha[...]

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    T roubleshooting - 23 Error Display Error Display What to do Door is open Make sure that the door is shut properly . Close the door securely and press the Start button. Unable to drain Empty the water if the water container is full. (See page 17.) Set the water drain hose properly . (See pages 27-28.) After the above procedures, turn the power on a[...]

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    24 - Installation Instructions Choosing the Right Location T ranspor ting 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.   W ater container side Rear Max. 90° Max. 90° Front The appliance must be carried by 2 or more people. Start by tilting the appli[...]

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    Installation Instructions - 25 Choosing the Right Location Installing the set-in appliance - Y ou 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). - The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed [...]

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    26 - Installation Instructions Choosing the Right Location Le velling the appliance Using a level helps when making of adjustments. T o adjust the feet, use the ‘A ’ end of the spanner . A Lock nut Foot 1. On each foot, loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise. 2. Adjust each foot by turning it clockwise or anticlockwise. 3. Use a spirit lev[...]

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    Installation Instructions - 27 Connecting Power Supply and Hose Connecting the e xtended wa ter-drain hose Caution Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the drain hose. The water container does not require emptying when water is externally drained. 1. Slide down the spring clamp, and then disconnect the water-drain hose from the unit with a pair of plier[...]

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    28 - Installation Instructions 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. 1 2 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. - When using the water drain hose[...]

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    Installation Instructions - 29 Checking After Installation 3) Foot cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out. 4) Power supply Is the household dedicated mains socket, fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V? 1) Location Is the appliance on a flat, stable surface? Does it run with[...]

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    30 - Installation Instructions Power Consumption Programme Additional function Load Final spin speed in a washing machine Power consumption Time Cotton/ Colours Cupboard Dry Eco 7 k g 1600 r/min 1.47 kWh 2:30 1000 r/min 1.67 kWh 2:50 4 k g 1000 r/min 1.05 kWh 1:50 Speed 7 k g 1600 r/min 1.60 kWh 1:42 1000 r/min 1.80 kWh 2:02 Iron Dry Eco 7 k g 1600[...]

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    Installation Instructions - 31 Specifications Model No. NH-P70G2 Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 870 - 910 W Power consumption Off-mode 0.18 W Left-on mode 1.36 W Product weight 55 k g Maximum mass of dry cloth 7 k g Product dimensions 596 mm (W) x 625 mm (D) x 845 mm (H) NH-P70G2_AUS_NZ.indb 31 2013[...]

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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2013 Printed in China July 2013 H0813-0 H9901-50800 H9901-508 NH-P70G2_AUS_NZ.indb 32 2013/07/04 11:44:15[...]