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Operating Instructions Dehumidifier F-YHC12X Model No. Thank you very much for purchasing this Panasonic product. Warranty included • Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly and in a safe manner. • Also, be sure to read the “Safety precautions” section (page 6-9) before use.
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Efficient Efficient Powerful Powerful This hybrid dehumidifier lets you dehumidification dehumidification dehumidification dehumidification in humid seasons! in humid seasons! during cold during cold Dehumidify and dry seasons! seasons! clothes year-round! Page Page For a Cool breeze Room humidify control ● To maintain a pleasant humidity ●...
Dry clothes Dry clothes Dry out the Dry out the indoors during indoors during bathroom and cool bathroom and cool Contents pollen season! pollen season! off after a bath! off after a bath! page Before use ●Part names ..........4 ●Safety precautions ........
Part names Main unit page 2,10,18,20) Cool air louver page 5) Operation panel page 10,18) Cool air outlet <Front> Dehumidifying louver <Back> page 2,10,16,17,20) Dry air outlet Handle ● Blows dehumidified, dry air. page 10, 16,17) Air inlet Caster (4 places on the bottom) Tank page 23) Water outlet...
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Before use Operation panel Timer button and indicators Cool button and indicators page 19) page 18) Louver Direction button Dry Clothes button and indicators and indicators page 13,15) page 12,14,16) Dehumidify button and indicators Air Swing button page 12) and indicators Power Off/On button page 12,14,16) page 12,13,18)
Safety precautions Be sure to observe the following safety precautions in order to avoid possible injuries or property damages of yours or others. The following symbols indicate the degree of possible dangers if the relevant precautions are ignored: WARNING Failure to follow directions marked with this symbol may result in serious personal injury or death.
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Before use Always observe these precautions. WARNING Remove dust and dirt Do not start or stop Do not insert or pull out from the plug regularly. the unit by either the plug with wet hands. inserting or pulling out the power plug. Accumulated moisture on the plug may lose the effect from the insulating No wet...
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Safety precautions CAUTION Pulling out the power Do not use inside Do not place the unit in cord of the unit by closets or other areas where water may holding the plug small places. splash onto the unit. but not the cord. Do not get wet.
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Before use Always observe these precautions. CAUTION Do not cover the Do not climb upon Do not place the unit Do not place intake or outlet with or sit on the unit. on top of a table or plants or animals clothes or towels.
Points to note 2-way air outlet Cool air louver This dehumidifier has two air outlets on the front and back that can be used for different purposes. Cool Push Cool operation <Front> Manually open the cool air louver. ● The cool air louver on the front side does not open automatically. Push with your finger to open the louver as shown, then adjust the air direction.
Before use When operating ● This dehumidifier is not an air conditioner. It can emit cool air, but unlike an air conditioner it cannot cool an entire room. When used in an enclosed space, the room temperature may rise instead. The room temperature may rise while the dehumidifier is in operation, but this ●...
Room humidity control Louver Direction button Air Swing button Dehumidity button and indicators Power Off/On button Insert the power plug into ● The dehumidifying louver opens fully and the unit starts to a wall socket. operate in “Medium” mode. (The “Med” indicator and Humidity indicator light up.) Press Press to choose the operating mode.
Dry clothes How to use Louver Direction button Air Swing button Dry Clothes button and indicators Power Off/On button Insert the power plug into ● The dehumidifying louver opens fully and the unit starts a wall socket. to operate in “Medium” mode. (The “Med”...
Tips for drying clothes Why dehumidify? When hanging clothes to dry indoors, the evaporated moisture becomes condensation that is absorbed by carpet or cushions. of washed clothes releases 100 mL to 300 mL of moisture every hour. This is the same as sprinkling about a cup of water around the room.
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How to use Stopping automatically after drying clothes “Hi (Auto)” and “Lo (Auto)” use a temperature and humidity sensor to dry clothes and then stop automatically ● The sensor detects the temperature and humidity of the room, estimates the condition of the clothes, and stops automatically.
Adjusting the air swing and louver Adjusting the Adjusting Dehumidifying Vertical Horizontal louver airflow airflow dehumidifying air range of louver swing the dry air Dry air range outlet outlet While in operation ● Each press cycles the While in operation ●...
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directions How to use To reduce moisture in cupboards or closets Louver Dir. Air Swing Auto Wide Open the doors and point the dry air outlet inside. ● Do not put the unit inside the cupboard or closet. page 8) To reduce moisture on the ceiling or walls Dehumidifying Louver Dir.
For a cool breeze Cool button and indicators Power Off/On button This dehumidifier is not an air conditioner. It can emit cool air, but unlike an air conditioner it cannot cool an entire room. When used in an enclosed space, the room temperature may rise instead. Insert the power plug into a wall socket.
Other useful functions How to use Timer button and indicators Air Swing button Power Off/On button Humidity indicators Hybrid indicator Timer ● Each press cycles the “Timer” mode through Select the desired operating mode. 2 (hrs.) → 4 → Off. page 12, 13, 18) ●...
Other useful functions Louver Direction button Power Off/On button Fixing the dehumidifying louver to the desired angle Dehumidifying During “Dehumidify” or “Dry Clothes” operation, “Auto” louver Press to select “Auto” mode. (Full range) When the louver is at the desired angle, Press again.
Emptying the tank How to use When the tank is full When the tank is filled up to the Full Tank line in the water level window indicator (about 2.9 litres), the unit (flashing) will automatically stop. Water level window ●...
Maintenance 1) Turn off the unit and pull out the power plug. 2) Empty the tank. ( page 21) Main unit (Once a month) Dampen a soft cloth with warm water or water mixed with a small amount of mild kitchen cleanser, wring the cloth out firmly, and wipe away any dirt on the unit.
How to use Tank Tank cover (Once a month) Tank Tank, tank cover and water outlet handle Water outlet Rinse these parts 2 or 3 times with tap water. Float ● For stubborn stains, use water mixed with a small Tank amount of mild kitchen cleanser.
Troubleshooting Identify the problem Before calling a technician, check the following items yourself. Problem What to check page The unit does not ● Is the power cord unplugged? 12,13,18 operate. ● Is the Full Tank indicator flashing? ● Is the tank properly inserted into the unit? Has the tank been removed? The Full Tank indicator ●...
Troubleshooting Conditions that are not a problem The following conditions are normal and represent no cause for alarm. You may continue to use the unit as normal. Problem What is actually happening page ● The unit is not equipped with a cooling function, and naturally generates some heat during operation.