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1. Preparation before Installation
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Check the installation
location.
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Avoid the following locations for
installation.
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Location where water may get frozen in winter
(Washing cannot be done with frozen water.)
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Location exposed to direct sunlight
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Location where there is no window or ventilation
fan
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Uneven or unstable location (on blocks, timbers,
bricks, table with wheels attached, etc.)
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Slippery location such as tile
Adequate ventilation
To maximize product performance, please
ensure ventilation is sufficient during operation.
If ventilation is insufficient, the window and
groove wall may have some condensation or
drying time will become longer depending on
the temperature differences.
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Confirming the power and
ground wire
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When there is ground terminal
on the power outlet:
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Confirm the grounding resistance
(under 100
Ω
)
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You must have a leakage circuit breaker. If you
do not use a power supply circuit leakage
circuit breakers, be sure to install one.
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Do not connect to a gas pipe or water pipe, or
the grounding circuit of a lightning rod, or
telephone, or grounding circuit of other
products equiped with a ground circuit breaker.
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When changing the installation place or
moving, be sure to re-install the ground wire.
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When installing in an enclosed area, keep the front open and
secure gaps from walls and ceiling with the indicated
dimensions or more.
Note
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Do not allow the opening of the bottom of main unit to be
blocked by carpet, etc.
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Do not allow lint, etc. to accumulate around the main unit.
Do not allow the metal parts of the main unit to
electrically make contact with metal board in the
house, stainless board at the sink, etc.
Stable and level
surface
Slopping
surface
Unstable
surface
Bumpy surface
Side
Distance (cm)
Top
20
Left
15
Right
5
Back
10
Bottom
0
The front side should be kept open
Top
Left
Back
Right
Use a dedicated socket rated
at 15 A.
(Using in combination with other appliances may
cause fire due to heat generation.)
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This appliance incorporates a dryer, thus
requires a socket rated 15 A or more.
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Never use an extension cord with multiple
outlets to avoid danger
Do not use damaged power cord
or loose electrical outlet.
Or it could cause electric shock, short circuit, or
fire.
Power plug must be securely inserted into the
position.
If the plug is not inserted to the end, it may result
in electric shock or cause a fire due to heat.
When unplugging the power plug, be sure to
hold the power plug rather than pulling the
power cord.
Or it could cause electric shock, short circuit, or
fire.
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If the power is damaged, it must be replaced by
Panasonic service personnel to avoid danger.
CAUTION
