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16 - Washing Instructions

Selecting the Programme

Programme

Description

148VB4

128VB4

Max load

147VB4

127VB4

Max load

Cotton

Daily washing for cotton, linen and

cotton blend items (For examples,

T-shirts, underwear, towels,

tablecloths)

8 k

7 k

Cotton

(Prewash)

Cotton programme with prewash

process for heavily soiled laundry

8 k

7 k

Cotton-Eco

Washing takes longer but consumes

less energy and water than the Cotton

programme.

8 k

7 k

Colours

For washing coloured cottons or

coloured cotton blend items separately

4 k

3.5 k

Easy-care

Gentle washing for cotton, linen, and

synthetics

4 k

3.5 k

Wool

Gentle washing for hand wash only

wool, machine washable wool, and

wool blends

2 k

Rinse

Rinses washed laundry.

8 k

7 k

Drain

Drains water from the drum.

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Spin

Spin-dries washed laundry.

8 k

7 k

Sportswear

For synthetic sportswear

3 k

Bedding

For large items, for example, blankets,

curtains, and bedspreads

3 k

Shirts

For shirts and blouses

2 k

Rapid 15

Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15

minutes.

2 k

Quick

Washes lightly soiled items in 68

minutes.

4 k

3.5 k

15°C Wash

For lightly soiled cottons, and linen

blends

4 k

3.5 k

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Summary of Contents for NA-127VB4

Page 1: ...uctions Washing Machine Domestic use Model No NA 148VB4 NA 147VB4 NA 128VB4 NA 127VB4 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 NA 148VB4_English indb 1 2011 12 26 13 58 14 ...

Page 2: ...f 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 fri...

Page 3: ...g programme 21 Putting bedding into the drum 21 Optional Functions 22 Extra Rinse function 22 Child lock 22 Preset timer 22 Maintenance Maintenance 23 Cleaning the outside of the appliance 23 Cleaning the door seal and window 23 Cleaning the drain filter 23 Cleaning the drum 24 Cleaning the detergent drawer 24 Cleaning the water supply filter 26 Preventing a frozen water supply hose 26 Troubleshoo...

Page 4: ...ater supply to the appliance if it is not going to be used for a prolonged period such as during a holiday This is especially important if there is no drainage around the appliance If the water supply is left on the water pressure may unnecessarily increase and result in a leak Do NOT install the appliance in a damp location or in a location exposed to the weather This may result in malfunction de...

Page 5: ...ith wet hands Possibility of an electric shock Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance Otherwise there is possibility of damage to the mains lead which may lead to an electric shock or fire To 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 a...

Page 6: ...ng a spanner or similar tool The anchor bolts are used to transport the appliance If the anchor bolts are not removed the appliance will strongly vibrate during use To Prevent Injury Do NOT climb onto the appliance This may cause injury or damage to the appliance Keep fingers away from the door hinge when opening and closing the door Do NOT slide your hand or unprotected foot underneath the applia...

Page 7: ...xing the water drain hose Liquid detergent level plate see page 10 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 9 Door Water drain hose Adjustable feet 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 supply valve NA 1...

Page 8: ...y 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 the appliance from getting damaged Caution Do NOT wash water repellent clothing There is a p...

Page 9: ...n this compartment for washing add them in the following order 1 Detergent 2 Water softening agent 3 Stain remover Detergent Use only detergents that are recommended for fully automated washing machines Please use low suds detergents Caution If the instructions on the package indicate that detergent should be placed in the drum do NOT put it into the detergent drawer These detergents may not flow ...

Page 10: ...om remaining in the drawer perform the following Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth Make sure that the detergent is not lumpy when you add it as this may cause a blockage over time Amount of Detergent The amount of detergent you should use depends on the following factors How soiled the laundry is The amount of the laundry Water hardness The amount of foam varies according to the amount and...

Page 11: ... directions on the softener packages for the appropriate amounts If too much softener is added it may remain in the detergent drawer Laundry starch Simply add laundry starch to the softener compartment It will be automatically added to the clothing as part of the final rinsing process Make sure that you do not fill the compartment over the MAX level If it is hard to pour you can dilute the starch ...

Page 12: ...xtra Rinse function See page 22 Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to set the child lock The controls will be locked but the door will not be locked Perform the same operation to release the child lock See page 22 Time button 4 Press this button to preset the time for when the washing starts See page 22 Temperature button 5 Press this button to choose water temperatures ranging from cold Cld...

Page 13: ...locks Note While the door is locked if the appliance is switched off or if there is a power interruption the door will unlock after 1 or 2 minutes Press the Start Pause button to unlock the door during operation In the following cases the door can t be unlocked even if operations are paused During spin drying When the water level is beyond a certain level Note If you want to unlock the door set th...

Page 14: ...the water drains out to a preset level the spin process starts Select a spin speed 4 If you select a spin speed which is higher than the speed available see page 18 19 then the max speed is applied Select optional functions 5 Extra Rinse function See page 22 Temperature See page 12 Preset timer See page 22 Add detergent to the detergent 6 drawer See pages 9 11 Press the Start button 7 The applianc...

Page 15: ...iffer slightly from those 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 the laundry in the drum needs to be balanced times will be extended Setting the buzzer To turn on or turn off the buzzer which sounds when the programme has finished follow these instructions Simultaneousl...

Page 16: ... separately 4 kg 3 5 kg Easy care Gentle washing for cotton linen and synthetics 4 kg 3 5 kg Wool Gentle washing for hand wash only wool machine washable wool and wool blends 2 kg 2 kg Rinse Rinses washed laundry 8 kg 7 kg Drain Drains water from the drum Spin Spin dries washed laundry 8 kg 7 kg Sportswear For synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3 kg Bedding For large items for example blankets curtains and...

Page 17: ...0 10 0 15 50 50 40 Sportswear 40 C 3 0 63 0 62 42 42 100 Bedding 30 C 3 0 28 0 30 57 50 65 Shirts 40 C 2 0 70 0 60 45 44 80 Rapid 15 30 C 2 0 10 0 10 30 30 15 Quick 40 C 4 or 3 5 0 48 0 48 38 38 68 15 C Wash Cold 4 or 3 5 0 21 0 22 42 42 100 1 Results calculated regarding the maximum spin dry revolution comply with EN 60456 2 The power water consumption and times indicated in the table may vary de...

Page 18: ...on Eco 60 C 2 200 Cold 60 C 0 1 Colours 40 C 2 100 Cold 40 C 0 1 Easy care 40 C 2 85 Cold 60 C 0 Wool 30 C 3 40 Cold 40 C 0 6 Rinse Cold 3 36 Cold 0 1 Drain Cold 3 Cold Spin Cold 15 Cold 0 1 Sportswear 40 C 2 100 Cold 40 C 0 1 Bedding 30 C 3 65 Cold 40 C 0 Shirts 40 C 2 80 Cold 60 C 0 6 Rapid 15 30 C 1 15 Cold 30 C 0 Quick 40 C 2 68 Cold 60 C 0 1 15 C Wash Cold 2 100 Cold 0 1 NA 148VB4_English ind...

Page 19: ...e 600 rpm is applied Manual setting rature Spin dry revolutions 1 rpm Preset Timer Extra Rinse 148VB4 147VB4 128VB4 127VB4 90 C 0 1400 0 1200 90 C 0 1400 0 1200 60 C 0 1400 0 1200 40 C 0 1400 0 1200 60 C 0 800 0 800 40 C 0 600 2 0 600 old 0 1400 0 1200 old old 0 1400 0 1200 40 C 0 1400 0 1200 40 C 0 800 0 800 60 C 0 600 2 0 600 30 C 0 800 0 800 60 C 0 1400 0 1200 old 0 1400 0 1200 NA 148VB4_Englis...

Page 20: ...ndry See page 22 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 creases or spread them out to dry Use hangers for shirts blouses and trousers You may wrap a towel around...

Page 21: ...re undersheets Non washable 100 wool blankets Long piled blankets Electric blankets including cover Putting bedding into the drum Fold down blankets or bedspreads 1 into a quarter of their original size Put the blanket or bedspread to the 2 drum Fold it while putting it into the drum Both ends of blanket should be directed inward the drum Caution Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads into balls nor h...

Page 22: ...n pressed until it deactivates Preset timer You can use the timer to preset the wash to start anywhere from 1 to 24 hours later Note Do NOT use detergent which does not dissolve thoroughly with the preset function because the detergent might cake up before the wash starts and not flow out Setting a preset time Set a preset time after you have selected the programmed and optional functions see page...

Page 23: ...cause leaks Cleaning the drain filter We recommend cleaning the drain filter every 1 month Filter will have lint buildup reduces the water from the shower Switch off and unplug the appliance 1 Open and remove the drain filter 2 cover Place a container to receive the drain water in front of the drain filter Carefully turn the drain filter 3 anticlockwise to unscrew it Water may drain out This is no...

Page 24: ... 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 page 9 Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly Detergent build up may develop mould Depending...

Page 25: ...Instructions for the B type Pull the detergent drawer until it will 1 not move anymore Then jiggle it until it is fully extended 2 Move the detergent drawer up and 3 down while pulling it out to remove it Pull your finger on the tab near the 4 front of the softener cover then pull it up to remove it from the detergent drawer Wash out the old detergent with 5 water Use a cloth to wipe the water fro...

Page 26: ...See page 3 14 Joints Tap Cleaning the water supply filter Clean the filter if water is not supplied properly Turn the tap off 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Select the Cotton programme and 3 then press the Start button Drainage begins when the appliance is started After 2 minutes switch off the 4 appliance Water has been drained out of the water supply hose Disconnect the water supply hose 5 from the...

Page 27: ...f water has decreased For heavy loads the water may fill up repeatedly Rinse Spin No water flows into the appliance during the rinsing process Before rinsing the appliance spins to drain out remaining water The water will fill up after that Rinsing begins before the spin process finishes After washing excess foam may remain so the water is drained out and refilled to wash it away This feature is c...

Page 28: ...ry may reduce the amount of foam There is a lot of foam The amount of foam varies depending on the temperature level and softness of the water You may have used too much detergent The type of detergent you are using may cause excess 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...

Page 29: ...rculates washing or rinsing water Others The electricity supply cuts out while the appliance is on The appliance stops operating When power is restored it resumes operation from the point that it had stopped A circuit breaker trips interrupting the power supply The appliance stops operating When the breaker is reset it resumes operation from the point that it had stopped However we recommend findi...

Page 30: ...23 Overflow Check for any of following problems The water supply valve has failed The water supply valve triac has failed Switch off and unplug the appliance Shut off the tap and contact your local Customer Service Centre Supply water is cut off or water pressure is low If the light flashes check for any of following problems The tap is closed The supply water is cut off The supply water pressure ...

Page 31: ...on and noise If the floor is not flat and stable contact your local Customer Service Centre Do NOT install the appliance on a carpet or similar type of grounds Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing Do NOT let metallic portions of the appliance come into contact with metal sinks or other appliances Installing a built in washing machine You n...

Page 32: ...ntally 2 Push each cover cap included with 3 the accessories over each bolt hole 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 anchor bolts in the appliance Before you move the appliance Shut the ...

Page 33: ...anticlockwise Use a spirit level to make sure that 3 the appliance is properly levelled Tighten each plastic nut by turning it 4 anticlockwise Caution Make sure that all plastic nuts are tightened securely and the feet are still bolted to the appliance If they are unbolted the appliance will move around Do NOT put cardboard wood or similar materials under the appliance to compensate for unevenness...

Page 34: ...ce and tighten the joint by hand Attach the other end of the hose to 2 the tap and tighten it the same way Standard hose Hose with water supply valve 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...

Page 35: ... pull out or bend the drain hose Do NOT use joints to extend the water drain hose Draining to a sink or wash basin Caution The water drain hose must be removed from the hook on the rear side of the appliance before the appliance is operated If the water drain hose is close to the appliance the hose may come in contact with the appliance and generate noise during the spin cycle because of vibration...

Page 36: ...nce needs Make sure that the power supply specifications in your residence match the information mentioned here The information on the power supply specifications are also mentioned on page 38 of these instructions If the product is not correctly grounded the user will be liable for any damage incurred Name plate NA 148VB4_English indb 36 2011 12 26 13 58 23 ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...um energy rated power input 2200 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W Product weight 77 kg 73 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 8 kg 7 kg Product dimensions Height 845 mm Width 597 mm Depth 602 mm 547 mm Water consumption Refer to Power and Water Consumption Pressure of tap water 0 1 1 MPa NA 148VB4_English indb 38 2011 12 26 13 58 23 ...

Page 39: ...NA 148VB4_English indb 39 2011 12 26 13 58 24 ...

Page 40: ... directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Panasonic Corporation 2012 Printed in Turkey March 2012 W9901 W8FA00 NA 148VB4_English indb 40 2011 12 26 13 58 24 ...

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