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6 - Read Before Using

Checking Your Washing Machine

Your washing machine

Caution

Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.

Accessories

Make sure that all the accessories are

supplied with the appliance.

Elbow (see page 39)

For fixing the water-drain hose

Spanner (see pages 36-37)

End A is for adjusting the stand. End B is

for the anchor bolts.

Cover cap (x4) (see pages 36-37)

Water-supply hose (see page 38)

Detergent drawer

(see page 10)

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

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Summary of Contents for NA-148VX3

Page 1: ...llation Instructions Washing Machine Domestic use Model No NA 140VX3 NA 148VX3 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 168VX3_New Zealand indb 1 2011 9 6 14 55 26 ...

Page 2: ...ils 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 Ec...

Page 3: ...ion Sound 23 Brightness 23 Optional Functions Others 24 Temperature spin speed and time 24 Child safety lock 24 After Starting Washing 25 Required time 25 Changing settings 25 Unlocking the door 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 w...

Page 4: ...nto 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 source and cable U...

Page 5: ... 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 the spanner supplied 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 I...

Page 6: ...e page 39 For fixing the water drain hose Spanner see pages 36 37 End A is for adjusting the stand End B is for the anchor bolts A B Cover cap x4 see pages 36 37 Water supply hose see page 38 Detergent drawer see page 10 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 NA 168VX3_New Zealand...

Page 7: ...y Sorting clothing Read clothing washing labels to 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 o...

Page 8: ...ogramme Programme selection dial 3 Use this dial to choose the best programme for the laundry See pages 14 15 Display 4 This display shows the various settings help and error messages Optional function buttons 5 Use these buttons in conjunction with the selection buttons to set the wash Temperature button For choosing water temperatures ranging from cold to 90ºC You can choose hotter temperatures ...

Page 9: ...s of the programme The process consists of wash rinse spin and drain The indicator goes off when the wash is finished Temperature 4 Spin speed 5 Buzzer off 6 This indicator is displayed if the buzzer is set not to sound when the wash finishes For details on setting the buzzer see pages 21 and 23 Remaining time 7 This indicator shows the approximate time until the washing finishes For example 1 18 ...

Page 10: ...ent 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 If you forgot to add detergent use the Option button to...

Page 11: ...owing 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 or a damp cloth after wa...

Page 12: ... and set other settings then run the programme Later this preset programme can be run by simply accessing Memory programme Cold Wash programme This programme detects the amount of clothes and water temperature and then selects the best suited wash time and water amount to save energy and conserve water The less the amount of clothes and the higher the water temperature the shorter the wash time an...

Page 13: ...lothing volumes Actual results may vary to some degree due to differences in types and sizes of clothing 0 50 100 After about 5 seconds a new wash time is displayed and water begins to flow in Wash loads are not assessed for the following programmes Wool programme Silk Lingerie programme Rapid 15 programme Shirts programme Sportswear programme Bedding programme Outdoor programme Denim programme Th...

Page 14: ...icates Gentle wash for synthetic fibre stain 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 15: ...mory Customised programme for washing linen and cotton blends Memorises the last used 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 Preventing creasing 2 kg 2 kg Sportswear For washing synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3...

Page 16: ...1 Delicates 40 C 2 800 0 55 1 00 0 55 Wool 30 C 3 500 0 40 0 4 Silk Lingerie 30 C 3 500 0 4 Quick 50 40 C 2 1200 0 46 0 49 0 46 Rapid 15 30 C 1 800 0 15 0 1 Colours 40 C 2 1200 0 58 1 23 0 58 Mixed 40 C 2 1200 1 09 1 44 Cold Wash 2 1200 0 54 2 19 0 54 Memory Baby care 40 C 3 1200 1 29 2 04 Skin care 40 C 3 1200 1 29 Shirts 40 C 2 500 1 08 1 0 Sportswear 40 C 2 800 1 30 1 3 Bedding 30 C 2 800 1 02 ...

Page 17: ...1 1 01 1 21 Cold 60 C 400 1200 00 0 55 1 00 Cold 40 C 400 800 0 40 Cold 40 C 400 500 0 40 Cold 40 C 400 500 49 0 46 0 49 Cold 60 C 400 1400 0 15 Cold 30 C 400 800 23 0 58 1 13 Cold 40 C 400 1400 44 Cold 40 C 400 1400 19 0 54 2 04 Cold 400 1400 Cold 90 C 400 1400 04 Cold 90 C 400 1200 1 29 1 49 Cold 90 C 400 1200 1 08 Cold 60 C 400 800 1 30 Cold 40 C 400 1200 1 02 Cold 40 C 400 800 1 48 Cold 40 C 8...

Page 18: ...grammes you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excess detergent from the laundry See pages 21 and 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 creas...

Page 19: ...lanket 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 N...

Page 20: ... C 45 200 Press the 2 button Option Help Time r min C Speed Eco Easy Ironing Stain Solution Normal Off Off 1 10 Press the 3 button Option Help Time r min C Speed Eco Easy Ironing Normal Off 10 10 Language English Press the 4 button until the desired language is selected Option Help Time r min C 1 7 Language English Francais Deutsch Italiano Press the 5 button the Option button or do not perform an...

Page 21: ...al wash cycle Speed Washing times will be shorter than those of the basic programmes suitable for lightly soiled laundry Eco Washing consumes less energy and water but takes longer Note The Speed and Eco functions cannot be set together with any of the Stain Solution functions Setting other Option functions Press the Option button 1 The Option screen displays Speed Eco Easy Ironing Stain Solution ...

Page 22: ...nded for about 60 minutes to 100 minutes The type of detergent or a little amounts of detergent the effect of Stain Solution will be affected Please add the proper 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 Stain Solution functions consist of the following functions Cuff Grime Tea So...

Page 23: ...y washed laundry Drain only Drain water from the drum Whenever you start washing the process display flashes to show which function is in progress With the Spin only or Rinse Spin function if there is any water in the drum operation starts from the drain process Buzzer You can set the buzzer to sound or not sound when the wash finishes Buzzer Off Off 7 10 OPerationSound Brightness Operation Sound ...

Page 24: ...g on the kind of laundry the temperature and the conditions of water supply and drainage To cancel the preset time press the Off button All settings will be cancelled 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 Child safety lock The child safety lock prevents children from climbing...

Page 25: ...ter You can change the spin speed Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing function during the washing process No settings can be changed after the washing process has finished Unlocking the door The door automatically locks while in use and the symbol is shown while the door is locked 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 the...

Page 26: ... 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 drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent dr...

Page 27: ... Open and remove the drain filter 2 cover Then place a container underneath it to collect the drainage Pull out the pump hose and remove 3 the cap to drain the water After all the water has drained away 4 carefully loosen the drain filter More water may drain out This is normal Turn the drain filter anticlockwise to 5 unscrew it Then remove it Remove any lint and debris 6 Replace the drain filter ...

Page 28: ...se 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 hose does not get ...

Page 29: ... C 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 Wat...

Page 30: ...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 31: ... 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 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 vibrati...

Page 32: ...eaker 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 reco...

Page 33: ... untangle clumps of clothing If the laundry is too heavy because items such as blankets are too 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 U14 Unable to supply water What to do Check for any of following...

Page 34: ...gs 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 If the floor is not flat and stable contact your local Customer Communication Centre Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing Do NOT let metallic por...

Page 35: ...st 2 mm of clearance on the 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 Metal cover AXW4595 7SR0 Metal cover NA 168VX3_New Zealand indb 35 2011 9 6 14 55 36 ...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...vel facilitates the making of adjustments To adjust the stands use the A end of the spanner A B 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 38: ...nd of the hose to 1 the 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 ...

Page 39: ...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 dip i...

Page 40: ...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 41: ... drains out While holding down the 5 and Help buttons press the On button Help When the following numbers are 6 displayed 3 seconds press the Help button 8 88 Help The remaining time is displayed as below 0 03 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 ...

Page 42: ... 30 C No 2 kg 0 20 kWh 50 L 0 40 Silk Lingerie 30 C No 2 kg 0 22 kWh 60 L 0 40 Quick 50 40 C 1 No 5 kg 0 48 kWh 50 L 0 49 4 kg 0 45 kWh 40 L 0 49 Rapid 15 30 C No 2 kg 0 15 kWh 23 L 0 15 15 C Wash No 4 kg 0 15 kWh 50 L 1 29 Shirts 40 C No 2 kg 0 42 kWh 35 L 1 08 Sportswear 40 C No 3 kg 0 65 kWh 45 L 1 30 Outdoor 30 C No 3 kg 0 27 kWh 58 L 1 48 Denim 30 C No 2 kg 0 24 kWh 40 L 0 55 1 Results calcul...

Page 43: ...nergy rated power input 2000 2350 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W 230 V Product weight 74 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 kg 8 kg Product dimensions 596 mm W 625 mm D 845 mm H Water consumption Refer to Power and Water Consumption Pressure of tap water 0 03 1 MPa NA 168VX3_New Zealand indb 43 2011 9 6 14 55 39 ...

Page 44: ...Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in China May 2011 W9901 7YM10 0 0 0 9 3 2 NA 168VX3_New Zealand indb 44 2011 9 6 14 55 39 ...

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