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22 - Washing Instructions

Washing Delicates

Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and

Delicates programmes

The drum spins gently in these

programmes.
For details about washing instructions, see

pages 16-17.

Delicate laundry loads

- Wool programme: 2 k

or less

- Delicates programme: 5 k

or less

(140VG4), 4 k

or less (148VG4 and

168VG4)

- Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 k

or less

Approximate weights

- Wool sweater: 400

- Silk blouse: 200

- Trousers: 400

Tips for washing delicates

Putting laundry in the drum

Pile them one on top of each other.

Detergents

- For wool items, use a mild liquid

detergent. Other detergents may

damage the clothes.

- With Wool, Delicates, and Silk/Lingerie

programmes, you may need to use the

Extra Rinse function to remove excess

detergent from the laundry. (See page

24.)

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 the

hanger to approximate the clothing’s

shoulder width so that it will retain its

shape as it dries.

If clothing shrinks in the wash

Spread the item out to its original size on

an ironing board. Use dress pins to hold

the size and shape. Then, use an iron to

steam it and leave it to dry.

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Page 1: ...nstructions 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 140_168_148VG4_WGB_En indb 1 2013 08 05 13 12 53 ...

Page 2: ... 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 socket How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below Illustratio...

Page 3: ...ual washing functions 24 Additional functions 24 Preset timer 25 Child safety lock 25 Maintenance Maintenance 26 Cleaning the outside of the appliance 26 Cleaning the drum 26 Cleaning the detergent drawer 26 Cleaning the door seal and window 27 Cleaning the drain filter 27 Cleaning the water supply filter 28 Preventing a frozen water supply hose 28 Troubleshooting Fault Checklist 29 Error Display ...

Page 4: ...oncerning 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 made by children without supervision Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance Children may be able to reach the control panel or climb onto or into the appliance Turn off the water supply to the appliance if it is not g...

Page 5: ...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 materials They may cause an explosion or a fire Power so...

Page 6: ...ted at AC 220 V to 240 V If you are not sure contact a qualified electrician ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted into the household mains socket If the mains plug is not fully pushed in a loose connection may overheat and cause an electric shock or fire Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug with wet hands Possibility of an electric shock Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug t...

Page 7: ...dify the appliance There is a possibility the appliance may malfunction which may result in a fire or an injury If repairs are needed contact your local Customer Communications Centre Do NOT touch the laundry inside the drum until it has completely stopped as there is a possibility of injury Keep children away from the rotating laundry CAUTION This describes issues which could cause injury or dama...

Page 8: ... 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 used to transport the appliance If the anc...

Page 9: ...lips metal wires etc They may cause damage to other laundry or the appliance Do NOT use the appliance to wash waterproof sheets or clothing There is a possibility of excessive vibration or failure during the spin cycle that may result in an injury damage to the appliance or a water leak BE CAREFUL when draining hot water or any detergent out of the drum BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught in the ...

Page 10: ... 36 37 End A is for adjusting the stand End B is for the anchor bolts B A Cover cap 4 see pages 36 37 Water supply hose see page 38 Either one of these hoses is supplied with the appliance Detergent drawer see page 14 Door Water drain hose Adjustable stands see page 37 Drain filter cover see page 27 Mains lead Mains plug Door seal Drum Washing Spin drying tub Standard Hose Hose with water supply v...

Page 11: ... 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 Treating stains Apply stain remover to stained portions For dirt and solid stains wash li...

Page 12: ...ramme to suit the laundry See pages 24 25 5 Mode Child Lock button Press this button to select the function of processes for example the Rinse and Spin function or the Drain only function See page 24 Press and hold this button to set the child safety lock The door and the controls will be locked See page 25 6 Time button Press this button to preset the time for when the washing finishes See page 2...

Page 13: ...d 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 appliance is turned on again This is different from the child safety lock See page 25 Press the Start button to unlock the door during operation After about 1 minute the drum stops spinning and the door will automa...

Page 14: ...t detergent should be placed in the drum do NOT put it into the detergent drawer These detergents may not flow well and remain in the detergent drawer Do not overfill with detergent Failure to observe this may result in the detergent blocking the water supply causing the water to overflow from the front of the detergent drawer and leading to malfunctions 1 Liquid detergent Note Do NOT use liquid d...

Page 15: ... and help prevent the formation of limescale deposits which may damage the appliance Softener 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...

Page 16: ...programme You can design your own programme based on the default settings of the Cotton programme Select Memory programme and set other settings then run the programme Later this preset programme can be run by simply accessing Memory programme 20 C Wash programme This programme achieves the same cleaning strength with 20 C low temperature washing as 40 C programme except for greasy filth Flashing ...

Page 17: ...y 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 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 tu...

Page 18: ...licates Gentle wash for synthetic fibre satin lace etc preventing damage 5 kg 4 kg Wool Gentle wash for hand and machine washable wool and wool blend clothes preventing clothes shrinkage 2 kg 2 kg Silk Lingerie Very gentle wash cycle for delicate silk and lingerie 2 kg Quick 50 50 min quick wash for lightly soiled cotton and linen blends 5 kg 4 kg Rapid 15 15 min full rapid wash for a small amount...

Page 19: ...ed setting 10 kg 8 kg Baby care Intensive rinse programme for washing baby clothing underwear bed sheets and towels etc 5 kg Skin care Wash programme for sensitive skin 4 kg Shirts Washing for collar and cuff grime of shirts and blouses prevents creasing 2 kg 2 kg Sportswear For washing synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3 kg Bedding For washing large items such as bed sheets 3 kg 3 kg Outdoor For washing ...

Page 20: ...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 20 C Wash 20 C Flashing 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 30 C 2 800...

Page 21: ...old 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 20 C 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 22: ...e programmes you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excess detergent from the laundry See page 24 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 ...

Page 23: ... 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 Note Be...

Page 24: ...rom 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 20 21 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 tak...

Page 25: ...set time is displayed Changing a preset time 1 Press the Off button and then press the On button 2 Choose the desired programme and optional functions 3 Set a preset time 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 climbing into the drum and getting trapped T...

Page 26: ... 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 14 15 Cleaning the detergent draw...

Page 27: ...l have lint buildup which can reduce drainage water flow 1 Switch off and unplug the appliance 2 Open and remove the drain filter cover Then place a container underneath it to collect the drainage 3 Pull out the pump hose and remove the cap to drain the water 4 After all the water has drained away carefully loosen the drain filter More water may drain out This is normal 5 Turn the drain filter ant...

Page 28: ...isconnect the hose from the tap and then clean the filter on hose in the same way 8 Reconnect the water supply hose Tighten the plastic joint firmly 9 Turn on the tap then check for leaks 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 29: ...programme See page 26 Wash No water going into the appliance The water tap might be turned off The water supply hose may be frozen See page 28 The water supply may be disrupted The water supply filter may be clogged See page 28 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 Water ...

Page 30: ...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 proces...

Page 31: ...am Fabric softener overflows The softener may have exceeded the MAX level for the detergent drawer See page 15 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 m...

Page 32: ...er 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 reconne...

Page 33: ...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 The...

Page 34: ...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 portions...

Page 35: ...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 140_168_148VG4_WGB_En indb 35 2013 08 05 13 13 01 ...

Page 36: ...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 Make sure the bolt caps are attached without fail Failure to observe this may result in water entering the washing machine lead...

Page 37: ...ilitates the making of adjustments To adjust the stands use the A end of the spanner B A 1 On each stand loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise 2 Adjust each stand by turning it clockwise or anticlockwise 3 Use a spirit level to make sure that the appliance is properly levelled 4 Tighten each lock nut by turning it anticlockwise Caution Make sure that all lock nuts are tightened securely and ...

Page 38: ...water inlet on the back of the appliance and tighten the joint by hand 2 Attach the other end of the hose to the tap and tighten it the same way 3 Open the tap slowly and make sure 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 cabl...

Page 39: ...is 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 di...

Page 40: ...e following procedures WITHOUT laundry in the drum 1 Turn on the tap 2 Close the door 3 Please spin after moved this washing machine Press the On button You have to select Quick 50 course and Spin mode Then press the Start button After the water is drained start a test run 4 While holding down the Speed Eco and Easy Ironing buttons press the On button 5 When the display appears as below 3 seconds ...

Page 41: ...g 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 20 C Wash 20 C 5 kg 0 21 kWh 55 L 1 29 4 kg 0 19 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 4...

Page 42: ... programmes at 60 C and 40 C at full and partial load The actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used Spin drying efficiency class on a scale from G least efficient to A most efficient B A B Maximum spin speed attained for the standard cotton programme at 60 C with full load r min 1400 1600 1400 at 40 C with partial load r min 1400 1600 1400 Remaining moisture content attaine...

Page 43: ... 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 f...

Page 44: ... By the following procedures the energy consumption values for the standard programmes can be realised The standard programme is mentioned respectively as standard 60 C cotton programme and standard 40 C cotton programme in the regulation 1015 2010 and 1061 2010 Those programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy a...

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