Panasonic NA - 140VG3, Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...on Instructions Washing Machine Domestic use Model No NA 140VG4 NA 168VG4 NA 148VG4 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 NA 140VG4_English_UK indb 1 2012 6 13 18 45 08 ...

Page 2: ...se the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer Warning If the fitted molded plug is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 ampere...

Page 3: ... 19 Optional Functions 20 Individual washing functions 20 Additional functions 20 Preset timer 21 Child safety lock 21 Maintenance Maintenance 22 Cleaning the outside of the appliance 22 Cleaning the drum 22 Cleaning the detergent drawer 22 Cleaning the door seal and window 23 Cleaning the drain filter 23 Cleaning the water supply filter 24 Preventing a frozen water supply hose 24 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...oration electric shock or fire Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto any part of the appliance This may result in malfunction electric shock or fire Keep sources of ignition such as candles or cigarettes away from the appliance They may cause a fire or damage to the appliance Keep flammable materials away from the appliance for example gasoline thinner alcohol or clothing soaked with these mate...

Page 5: ...with cold water Do NOT apply pesticide hair spray or deodorant to the appliance Do NOT put any electrical equipment for example TVs radios or battery chargers on or near the appliance Do NOT put too much laundry or detergent into the appliance This may cause damage to the appliance REMOVE the anchor bolts before installing the appliance using a spanner supplied or similar tool The anchor bolts are...

Page 6: ...es 32 33 End A is for adjusting the stand End B is for the anchor bolts B A Cover cap x4 see pages 32 33 Water supply hose see page 34 Either one of these hoses is supplied with the appliance Detergent drawer see page 10 Door Water drain hose Adjustable stands see page 33 Drain filter cover see page 23 Mains lead Mains plug Door seal Drum Washing spin drying tub Standard Hose Hose with water suppl...

Page 7: ...help you sort them into different loads Sort the laundry by colour by type of fabric and by how soiled it is Doing so will help you choose the correct programme and temperature for each wash Clothes that are not colour fast should be washed separately Wash denim separately You should put bras with metal wires tights lace clothing and small items of clothing into a laundry net to prevent them or th...

Page 8: ...ee page 20 Press and hold this button to set the child safety lock The door and the controls will be locked See page 21 Time button 6 Press this button to preset the time for when the washing finishes See page 21 Spin speed button 7 Press this button to see the spin speed r min or to choose the spin speed for the programme you have selected The maximum spin speeds of model NA 140VG4 and NA 148VG4 ...

Page 9: ...cked A click will be heard when the door locks or unlocks Note While the door is locked if the appliance is switched off or if there is a power interruption the door stays locked until the switch is turned on again This is different from the child safety lock See page 21 Press the Start button to unlock the door during operation After about 1 minute the drum stops spinning and the door will automa...

Page 10: ...into the detergent drawer These detergents may not flow well and remain in the detergent drawer Liquid detergent 1 Note Do NOT use liquid detergent with the Prewash function It may flow away during the prewash For the Wool programme use mild liquid detergent Powdered detergent 2 Detergent reaches the drum only when water flushes through the detergent drawer Thus if you forget to add detergent run ...

Page 11: ...er compartment The following additives may be added to this compartment Fabric softener Laundry starch Fabric Softener To prevent static add softener before you start washing It will be automatically added in the final rinse cycle Dilute concentrated softeners before you add them Add up to only 130 ml to the compartment to avoid overflowing Rinse out the remaining softener with a splash of water o...

Page 12: ...ly accessing Memory programme 15 C Wash programme This programme achieves the same cleaning strength with 15 C low temperature washing as 40 C programme except for greasy filth When you select the 15 C wash the symbol flashes on the temperature display Cotton Rinse Pluse programme This programme has rinse performance better than the cotton programme Select optional functions 4 Process selection Se...

Page 13: ...ose shown The displayed times include the time needed for the water to fill up and to drain out thus they vary depending on water pressure drainage and amount of laundry If you change the functions while washing the displayed times may change If the laundry in the drum needs to be balanced times will be extended Setting the buzzer The buzzer that sounds when a programme finishes can be turned off ...

Page 14: ...or cotton linen and synthetics 5 kg 4 kg Delicates Gentle washing for synthetic fibres textiles satin lace etc 5 kg 4 kg Wool Gentle washing for hand wash only wool machine washable wool and wool blends 2 kg 2 kg Silk Lingerie For lingerie and washable silk items Washes gentler than the Wool programme 2 kg Quick 50 Washes lightly soiled items in 50 minutes 5 kg 4 kg Rapid 15 Washes a few lightly s...

Page 15: ...ngs 10 kg 8 kg Baby care For babywear 5 kg Skin care For items that need to be gentle to the skin for example underwear sheets towels and baby clothes Items are spray washed and thoroughly rinsed 4 kg Shirts For shirts and blouses 2 kg 2 kg Sportswear For synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3 kg Bedding For large items for example blankets curtains and bedspreads 3 kg 3 kg Outdoor For synthetic fabric outdo...

Page 16: ...2 1 Delicates 40 C 2 800 0 55 1 00 0 55 1 Wool 30 C 3 500 0 40 0 40 Silk Lingerie 30 C 3 500 0 40 Quick 50 40 C 2 1200 0 46 0 49 0 46 0 Rapid 15 30 C 1 800 0 15 0 15 Colours 40 C 2 1200 0 58 1 23 0 58 1 Mixed 40 C 2 1200 1 09 1 44 15 C Wash 2 1200 1 14 1 29 1 14 1 Memory Baby care 40 C 3 1200 1 29 2 04 Skin care 40 C 3 1200 1 29 1 Shirts 40 C 2 500 1 08 1 08 Sportswear 40 C 2 800 1 30 1 30 Bedding...

Page 17: ... 00 Cold 40 C 500 800 500 800 40 0 40 Cold 40 C 500 500 40 Cold 40 C 500 0 49 0 46 0 49 Cold 60 C 500 1600 500 1400 15 0 15 Cold 30 C 500 800 500 800 1 23 0 58 1 13 Cold 40 C 500 1600 500 1400 1 44 Cold 40 C 500 1400 1 29 1 14 1 29 Cold 500 1600 500 1400 Cold 90 C 500 1600 500 1400 2 04 Cold 90 C 500 1200 1 29 1 49 Cold 90 C 500 1200 500 1200 08 1 08 Cold 60 C 500 800 500 800 30 1 30 Cold 40 C 500...

Page 18: ...gerie programmes you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excess detergent from the laundry See page 20 Hanging the laundry Hang out white or light coloured wool and nylon items away from direct heat or sunlight After washing lay out wool and nylon clothes and return them to their normal shape before hanging in the shade This saves on ironing too Hang wool items without folds or crea...

Page 19: ...anket nets They prevent the laundry from spinning properly Outdoor programme Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash handwash or no dry cleaning symbol Washable Synthetic fabric outdoor wear for example rainwear outerwear jackets and trousers up to 3 kg Non washable Clothing with cotton lining or padding or down feathers Sleeping bags and synthetic fabric covers No...

Page 20: ... the drain process Additional functions Depending on the programme you can combine different additional functions Note Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes See pages 16 17 If you select an unavailable function an error alarm will sound Press one or more of the function buttons you wish to combine Function Description Eco Washing consumes less energy and water but takes ...

Page 21: ...press the Time button until the desired preset time is displayed Changing a preset time Press the Off button and then press 1 the On button Choose the desired programme and 2 optional functions Set a preset time 3 Cancelling a preset time Press the Off button All settings will be cancelled Checking a preset time Press the Time button Child safety lock The child safety lock prevents children from c...

Page 22: ...nd thus transmit diseases Pathogens die at 60 C or higher However using water temperatures up to 90 C is unnecessary Note Do NOT put laundry nor laundry detergent into the appliance while it is being cleaned If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach put it into the detergent drawer before starting the wash The appropriate amount to be used is about 30 ml See pages 10 11 Cleaning the detergent dr...

Page 23: ...uildup reduces the water from the shower Switch off and unplug the appliance 1 Open and remove the drain filter 2 cover Remove the cover and place a container to receive the drain water Pull out the pump hose and remove 3 the cap to drain the water After all the water has drained away 4 loosen the drain filter Carefully loosen the drain filter More 5 water may drain out This is normal Turn the dra...

Page 24: ...isconnect the hose from the tap and then clean the filter on hose in the same way Reconnect the water supply hose 8 Tighten the plastic joint firmly Turn on the tap then check for leaks 9 Preventing a frozen water supply hose If the appliance is delivered in freezing weather conditions after setting up leave it at room temperature for 24 hours before using This will ensure that the water supply ho...

Page 25: ...C programme See page 22 Wash No water going into the appliance The water tap might be turned off The water supply hose may be frozen See page 24 The water supply may be disrupted The water supply filter may be clogged See page 24 There is only a small amount of water If you have paused the washing and then restart it the appliance may drain out some water Do NOT pour water in through the door Wate...

Page 26: ...s normal the appliance has detected an unbalanced load and is trying to correct it Foam and water remain in the door or door seal Although some foam and water might remain depending upon the state of the laundry and the amount of detergent used the performance of the rinse cycle is unaffected Spin cycle repeatedly starts and stops This is normal intermittent spinning of the tub helps the spin proc...

Page 27: ...foam Fabric softener overflows The softener may have exceeded the MAX level for the detergent drawer See page 11 You may have spilt the liquid by closing the detergent drawer too strongly After the wash has finished powdered detergent residue remains You may have put powdered detergent directly into the drum you must put it in the detergent drawer Noise There is an unusual noise or vibration There...

Page 28: ...breaker You have to find out what caused the breaker to trip and solve it Then reset the breaker to turn the electricity supply back on and switch on the appliance again The water supply is disrupted When the water is supplied again it may be impure at first You have to disconnect the water supply hose and drain away the impure water through the tap Make sure that the water supply hose has been re...

Page 29: ...o large reduce the load If the laundry is too light add one or two bath towels If the appliance is on an unstable or uneven surface change the setting location After correcting the problem open the door close it and then start the wash again Unable to supply water What to do Check for any of following problems The tap is closed The water pipe or hose is frozen The water supply has been disrupted T...

Page 30: ...e appliance Make sure that there is enough space for the appliance and that openings on the base are not obstructed by a carpet 582 596 240 516 594 625 38 845 Dimension in millimetres Caution Install the appliance on a flat stable surface to avoid excessive vibration and noise Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing Do NOT let metallic portio...

Page 31: ...sides and 3 mm of clearance above and behind the appliance are required The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards Instead of the standard cover panel have a technician install a metal cover You need to have the plug accessible after installation Metal cover AXW4595 7SR0 Metal cover NA 140VG4_English_UK indb 31 2012 6 13 18 45 20 ...

Page 32: ... to the bolt holes Push each cover cap included with 4 the accessories over each bolt hole and then secure them with the screws you removed in step 3 Note Make sure that you store the anchor bolts because they are used when transporting the appliance If the appliance is passed on to another person make sure to give the anchor bolts to that person Moving the appliance Note Make sure to install the ...

Page 33: ...vel facilitates the making of adjustments To adjust the stands use the A end of the spanner B A On each stand loosen the lock nut by 1 turning it clockwise Adjust each stand by turning it 2 clockwise or anticlockwise Use a spirit level to make sure that 3 the appliance is properly levelled Tighten each lock nut by turning it 4 anticlockwise Caution Make sure that all lock nuts are tightened secure...

Page 34: ...he water inlet on the back of the appliance and tighten the joint by hand Attach the other end of the hose to 2 the tap and tighten it the same way Open the tap slowly and make sure 3 that there are no leaks around the joints The joints are subject to water pressure Follow the instructions in this section to prevent water leaks If you are unsure ask a service agent to connect the hoses Hoses and c...

Page 35: ...this function stops the water supply and activates the drain pump Water drain hose Caution Do NOT twist pull out or bend the drain hose Draining to a sink or wash basin Caution Secure the water drain hose so that it will not come out of the basin Caution Do NOT block the basin where the drain outlet is Make sure that drainage into the drain is sufficient Do NOT let the tip of the water drain hose ...

Page 36: ...sounds when water is drained out 7 Power supply Is the household dedicated mains socket fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V 1 Anchor bolts Have you removed them and attached the cover caps properly 2 Location Is the appliance on a flat stable surface Does it run without vibrating 3 Water supply hose Is it free from leaks Is the water supply normal 4 Water drain hose Is it free from leaks Does it drai...

Page 37: ...Eco 4 and Easy Ironing buttons press the On button When the display appears as below 5 3 seconds press the Speed Eco button The remaining time is displayed as below The test is run for about 3 minutes Check the following Is there any abnormal noise If so make sure that the appliance is level Is there any water leakage If so make sure that the hoses are properly connected You may get the following ...

Page 38: ... 55 L 1 32 4 kg 0 56 kWh 45 L 1 22 Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 20 kWh 50 L 0 40 Silk Lingerie 30 C 2 kg 0 22 kWh 60 L 0 40 Quick 50 40 C 5 kg 0 48 kWh 50 L 0 49 4 kg 0 45 kWh 40 L 0 49 Rapid 15 30 C 2 kg 0 15 kWh 23 L 0 15 15 C Wash 4 kg 0 15 kWh 50 L 1 29 Shirts 40 C 2 kg 0 42 kWh 35 L 1 08 Sportswear 40 C 3 kg 0 65 kWh 45 L 1 30 Outdoor 30 C 3 kg 0 27 kWh 58 L 1 48 Denim 30 C 2 kg 0 24 kWh 40 L 0 55 1 Resu...

Page 39: ...of your nearest designated disposable point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Eco fr...

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