Panasonic NA--148VB7LEG, Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...el No NA 148VB7LEG 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...e The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise...

Page 3: ...r 11 4 2 Sections 12 4 3 Program Dial 12 4 4 Electronic Display 12 5 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 13 5 1 Preparing Your Laundry 13 5 2 Putting Laundry in the Machine 13 5 3 Adding Detergent to the Machine 14 5 4 Operating Your Machine 14 5 5 Selecting a Programme 14 5 6 Half Load Detection System 14 5 7 Twinjet system 15 5 8 Additional Functions 15 5 9 Auxiliary functions 17 5 10 Child Lock 19 5 11 ...

Page 4: ...y Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised Call the nearest authorized service centre for a replacement if the power cord malfunctions Use only the new water inlet hose coming with your machine when making water inlet connections to your machine Never use old used or damaged water inlet hoses Children should not play with the appliance Cleaning and user main...

Page 5: ... detergent drawer with a suitable detergent Residue may build up on detergent and softeners exposed to air for a long period of time Only put softener or detergent in the drawer at the beginning of each wash Unplug your Washing Machine and switch off the water supply if the Washing Machine is left unused for a long time We also recommend that you leave the door open to prevent build up of humidity...

Page 6: ...you have chosen Never force the door open when your Washing Machine is running Washing laundry containing flour may damage your machine Please follow the manufacturers instructions regarding the use of fabric conditioner or any similar products that you intend to use in your Washing Machine Make sure that the door of your Washing Machine is not restricted and can be opened fully Install your machi...

Page 7: ... not touch your Washing Machine if your hands or feet are wet A damaged power cord plug can cause fire or give you an electric shock When damaged it must be replaced this should only be done by qualified personnel Risk of flooding Check the speed of water flow before placing the drain hose in a sink Take necessary measures to prevent the hose from slipping Water flow may dislodge the hose if it is...

Page 8: ... Do not lift your Washing Machine using the door or detergent drawer The machine must be carried by at least 2 people Child safety Do not leave children unattended near the machine Children might lock themselves in the machine resulting in risk of death Do not allow children to touch the glass door during operation The surface becomes extremely hot and may cause damage to skin Keep packaging mater...

Page 9: ...ve 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 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision Only use your machine for laundry that is labelled as suitable for washing by the manufacturer Before operating the washing machine remove the 4 transit b...

Page 10: ...friendly as they are recyclable Use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and decreases waste production 1 4 Savings Information Some important information to get the most efficient use out of your machine Do not exceed the maximum load for the washing programme you have chosen This will allow your machine to run in energy saving mode Do not use the pre wash feature for lightly soi...

Page 11: ...over 7 Water Inlet Valve 8 Power Cable 9 Discharging Hose 10 Transit Bolts 2 2 Technical Specifications Operating voltage frequency V Hz 220 240 V 50Hz Total current A 10 Water pressure Mpa Maximum 1 Mpa Minimum 0 1 Mpa Total power W Maximum dry laundry capacity kg 8 Spinning revolution rev min Programme number 15 Net Dimensions mm Height Width Depth 845 597 2200 1400 557 ...

Page 12: ... the machine being operated with transit bolts fitted are out of the scope of the warranty 3 2 Adjusting the Feet Adjusting Adjustable Stays 1 1 Do not install your machine on a surface such as carpet that would prevent ventilation at the base To ensure silent and vibration free operation of your machine install it on a firm surface You can level your machine using the adjustable feet Loosen the p...

Page 13: ...re supplied in the packaging with the hose Fit these nuts to the end s of the water inlet hose that connect to the water supply 2 Connect new water inlet hoses to a threaded tap Connect the white capped end of the water inlet hose to the white water inlet valve on the rear side of the machine and the red capped end of the hose to the red water inlet valve if applicable Hand tighten the connections...

Page 14: ...bucket or bathtub Make sure that the water drain hose is not bent buckled crushed or extended The water drain hose must be installed at a maximum height of 100 cm from the ground 4 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 1 Detergent Drawer 2 Programme Dial 3 Electronic Display 4 Additional Functions Button 5 Start Pause Button 4 1 Detergent Drawer 1 2 3 4 1 Liquid Detergent Attachments 2 Main Wash Deterg...

Page 15: ...lected We recommend that the pre wash feature is used only for very dirty laundry Specifications may vary depending on the machine purchased 4 3 Program Dial To select the desired programme turn the programme dial either clockwise or anti clockwise until the marker on the programme dial points to the chosen programme Make sure that the programme dial is set exactly to the programme you want 4 4 El...

Page 16: ...n any hooks and eyes 5 Remove the metallic or plastic hooks of curtains or place them in a washing net or bag 6 Reverse textiles such as pants knitwear t shirts and sweat shirts 7 Wash socks handkerchiefs and other small items in a washing net Note Washing net is not part of standard accessory Maximum ironing temperature 150 C Can be dry cleaned Drip dry Dry cleaning in gas oil pure alcohol and R1...

Page 17: ...se In areas of hard water more detergent will be required The amount of the detergent required will increase with higher washing loads Put softener in the middle compartment of the detergent drawer Do not exceed the MAX level Thick softeners may cause clogging of the drawer and should be diluted It is possible to use fluid detergents in all programmes without a pre wash To do this slide the fluid ...

Page 18: ... step where that auxiliary function could be applied The auxiliary function might be incompatible with another auxiliary function you have previously selected 1 Delayed start auxiliary function You can use this auxiliary function to delay the start time of the washing cycle for 1 to 23 hours To use the delay function Press the delay key once 1h will be displayed will turn on in the electronic disp...

Page 19: ...of rinse automatically according to the type of stain For example the stain removal methods of your washing machine are as follows Blood stain Auxiliary function for blood stain combined with the selected washing program will work for cleansing the stained surfaces by dissolving the blood stains in cold water and then the selected washing program will be activated Egg stain The function will work ...

Page 20: ...2 Extra rinse auxiliary function 3 Easy ironing auxiliary function 4 Anti allergy auxiliary function 1 Prewash auxiliary function You can use this auxiliary function to perform pre wash before the main wash cycle for your highly soiled laundry When you use this function you need to add detergent into the prewash dispenser of the detergent drawer To enable the prewash auxiliary function press the o...

Page 21: ...ry function If you select this auxiliary function your machine will slightly extend the duration of the washing program However it will use less energy and water for the washing cycle To enable this function you can touch the Eco Speed Wash selection key on the display panel to turn on the LED light of the symbol Speed Wash auxiliary function If you select this auxiliary function your machine will...

Page 22: ...s from where it was left To deactivate the child lock press and hold button 2 and 3 simultaneously for at least 3 seconds until the CL symbol on the electronic display disappears Note Door remains unlocked in case when child lock is active and electricity is cut off 5 11 If you want to pause cancel a running program or add laundry symbol key allows you to pause or restart the selected program When...

Page 23: ...ashing cycle Allergy Safe 60 50 40 30 C 4 0 2 205 Baby laundry Spin Drain C 8 0 17 You can use this program for any type of laundry if you want an additional spin step after the washing cycle You can use the drain program to drain the water accumulated inside the machine adding or removing laundry To enable the drain program turn the program knob to the spin drain program After you select spin can...

Page 24: ...actory default 60 C 40 C are energy label declaration programmes Due to the short washing time of this programme we recommend that less detergent is used The programme may last longer than 12 minutes if your machine detects an uneven load You can open the door of your machine 2 minutes after the completion of a washing operation The 2 minute period is not included in the programme duration ...

Page 25: ...lthough your water supply is on and the tap is open We recommend that you clean your water inlet filters every 2 months Unscrew the water inlet hose s from the Washing Machine To remove the water inlet filter from the water inlet valve use a pair of long nosed pliers to gently pull on the plastic bar in the filter A second water inlet filter is located in the tap end of the water inlet hose To rem...

Page 26: ...tion container a few times 3 Remove any foreign materials from the filter with a soft brush 4 After cleaning re fit the filter by inserting it and turning clockwise 5 When closing the pump cover ensure that the mountings inside the cover meet the holes on the front panel side 6 Close the filter cover WARNING The water in the pump may be hot wait until it has cooled down before carrying out any cle...

Page 27: ...ater to clean the external casing Wipe dry with a soft cloth 2 Drum Do not leave metallic objects such as needles paper clips coins etc in your machine These objects lead to the formation of rust stains in the drum To clean such rust stains use a non chlorine cleaning agent and follow the instructions of manufacturer of the cleaning agent Never use wire wool or similar hard objects for cleaning ru...

Page 28: ...ine door is not completely closed Close the machine door Your machine does not discharge water Drain hose clogged or twisted Check the drain hose then either clean or untwist Pump filter clogged Clean the pump filter Laundry is too tighly packed together in the drum Spread your laundry in the machine evenly Your machine vibrates The feet have not been adjusted Adjust the feet Transit bolts fitted ...

Page 29: ...been activated The Unbalanced load control system will try to spread your laundry The spinning cycle will begin once your laundry is spread Load the drum evenly for the next wash See the chapter regarding maintenance and cleaning of your machine See the chapter regarding installation of your machine 10 AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO Your Washing Machine is equipped with a built in fault d...

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