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Problem

Cause

Detergent and foam

There’s not much 
foam

●  This can happen if you’ve put powder detergent directly into 

the drum – you must put it in the detergent drawer.

●  The amount of foam can vary, depending on the 

temperature, level and softness of your water.

● You may not be using enough detergent.

● You may be using a reduced-foam type of detergent.

● Heavily soiled laundry can reduce the amount of foam.

● Larger loads of laundry can also reduce the amount of foam. 

There’s a lot of foam

●  The amount of foam can vary, depending on the 

temperature, level and softness of your water.

●  You may have used too much detergent.

●  The type of detergent you use could cause excess foam.

There’s no foam

●  This can happen if you’ve put powder detergent directly into 

the drum – you must put it in the detergent drawer. 

●  If your laundry has collected to one side of the drum, water 

will be supplied automatically to correct the imbalance – and 
this will prevent the foam wash.

●  The amount of foam can vary, depending on the 

temperature, level and softness of your water.

Fabric softener 
overflows

●  You may have exceeded the MAX level on the detergent 

drawer. (see page 11)

●  You may have spilt the liquid by closing the detergent drawer 

too sharply.

There’s a residue of 
powder detergent at 
the end of the wash

●  This can happen if you’ve put powder detergent directly into 

the drum – you must put it in the detergent drawer.

Noise

There’s an unusual 
noise or vibration

●  Check there’s nothing metal in the drum. 

●  Make sure the anchor bolts used in transportation have been 

removed. 

● Check the washing machine is on a flat, stable surface.

●  If none of the above seem to be causing the problem, 

contact your nearest Customer Service Centre.

There’s a noise when 
the water drains away

●  This is normal: it’s the pump starting and stopping.

There’s a fan noise

●  This is normal: it’s the fan cooling electric parts.

Others

The electricity supply 
cuts out while the 
washing machine’s on

●  The washing machine will stop, and won’t start by itself 

when the power comes back on. You’ll need to select a 

programme and start it again. 

A circuit breaker trips 
the electricity supply

●  The washing machine will stop, and won’t start by itself 

when you reset the breaker.

●  You’ll need to find out what caused the breaker to trip, and 

put this right. Then reset the breaker, turn your electricity 
supply back on, and start the washing machine again.

The water supply is 
disrupted

●  When the water comes back on, it may be impure at first. 

You’ll need to disconnect the water-supply hose and drain 

any impure water through the tap before using your washing 
machine again. Remember to re-connect the water-supply 
hose first.

The display isn’t 
clear

●  This is probably because your washing machine is in a 

brightly lit or sunny position.

Read when the 

 

need arises

T

roubleshooting

   

   

Summary of Contents for NA-16VX1

Page 1: ...cloth 7 kg Water consumption Refer to Power and water consumption Pressure of tap water 0 03 MPa 1 MPa Washing machine dimensions in millimetres 582 596 516 625 594 38 845 240 Note It s normal for a n...

Page 2: ...ying a Panasonic washing machine These Operating Instructions will help you use it properly and safely In particular make sure you read the Safety Precautions on pages 4 and 5 before you use your wash...

Page 3: ...ng Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legi...

Page 4: ...26 How to set and reset the child safety lock 26 How to turn the end of programme buzzer on or off 26 How to use laundry starch 27 How to use water softening agent 27 Maintenance Maintenance 28 Clean...

Page 5: ...ire or damage Keep flammable substances well away from the washing machine for example kerosene gasoline benzene paint thinner and alcohol or clothing soaked with these They may cause an explosion or...

Page 6: ...not apply pesticide hair spray or deodorant to the washing machine Do not put any electrical equipment near the washing machine for example a TV radio or battery charger Do not put too much laundry or...

Page 7: ...ng machine is running Water supply hose Check before using 1 Secure the Water supply hose 2 Open the tap Caution After finishing turn the tap off 3 Connect the power 4 Make sure the drain hose flows t...

Page 8: ...t dye then wash lightly by hand first Items to be put into a cleaning net before going into the washing machine Bras with metal wires tights and lace clothing should all be washed in a cleaning net to...

Page 9: ...u the current stage of the programme i e wash rinse spin or drain When the light is out the programme has finished see page 24 Caution When a programme is running you can t add optional functions to i...

Page 10: ...and you see this display you can t turn the washing machine back on again until the display goes off Child safety lock Use this to lock the door and prevent children climbing into the drum It also lo...

Page 11: ...rgent only reaches the drum when water flushes through the detergent drawer To prevent powdered detergent staying in the drawer Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth Make sure the powder isn t lum...

Page 12: ...according to the amount and type of detergent you use as well as how soiled the laundry is and the hardness and temperature of the water When opening the door mid operation water and foams droplets ma...

Page 13: ...for hand and washing machine washable wool silk and wool blend clothing 2 kg Delicates Gentle wash for synthetic fibre textiles satin lace etc 3 5 kg Shirts Shirts and blouses 2 kg Quiet May take long...

Page 14: ...0 Easy Care 40 C 1 Intensive 3 5 kg 0 53 kWh 52 0 L 1 15 Wool Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 25 kWh 50 0 L 0 40 Delicates 40 C 3 5 kg 0 60 kWh 62 0 L 1 00 Shirts 40 C 2 kg 0 60 kWh 55 0 L 0 50 Quiet 40 C 7 kg 0 70...

Page 15: ...0 C 1 800 0 15 Duvet 3 kg 30 C 2 800 1 00 Tub Clean 40 C 3 800 3 31 Changing programmes while operating To change the programme or temperature setting you will need to switch the washing machine off a...

Page 16: ...C 400 800 500 800 500 800 Cold 40 C 400 800 500 800 500 800 40 C 800 800 800 Speed of spin dry revolution Effective rinsing of clothes may not be possible at lower spin speeds depending on the amount...

Page 17: ...to the drum Make sure no washing gets caught in the door 2 Close the door and push the ON button 3 Turn the programme selection dial either way to select your wash programme A wash time will be displa...

Page 18: ...Rapid 15 Shirt or Tub Cleaning programme the wash is not weighed Example NA 16VX1 Cotton programme display The buzzer will sound when the programme is complete With the Easy Ironing setting the drum i...

Page 19: ...of detergent you use and the amount of foam that develops in the main wash cycle To do this once the programme has finished select the Wool Silk programme to rinse again Then select Rinse using the M...

Page 20: ...lection see page 24 Optional functions see page 25 Temperature see page 8 Spin speed see page 8 5Add detergent to the drawer see pages 10 11 6Press the START button It starts water supplying Example D...

Page 21: ...t wash waterproof covers or clothes or items without the correct symbols on the label 1Fold blanket or bedspread Fold into four like so 2Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum Fold it into six and a...

Page 22: ...long the programme will take 5Select any optional functions Process selection see page 24 Optional functions see page 25 Temperature see page 8 Spin speed see page 8 6Add detergent to the drawer see p...

Page 23: ...r follow the manufacturer s instructions Important don t put laundry in the washing machine during Tub Clean 1With no laundry in the drum press the power ON button 2 Turn the programme selection dial...

Page 24: ...e before the wash starts To change a preset time Press the power OFF button then the ON button and start again from step 3 above To cancel a preset time Press the power OFF button To check a preset ti...

Page 25: ...n you want to Rinse only Rinse washed laundry Rinse water remains Spin only Spin dry washed laundry Wash Rinse Wash and rinse laundry Rinse water remains Rinse Spin Rinse and spin dry washed laundry D...

Page 26: ...dry It adds a prewash cycle Easy Ironing Make ironing easier It spin dries your laundry more gently at 800rpm or less This reduces wrinkles and helps unravel tangled laundry The drum also rotates the...

Page 27: ...ch the washing machine on 2 Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more The sign lights to confirm the child safety lock is active Press the button in the same way to unlock The sign goes...

Page 28: ...e MAX level Note After using starch clean the detergent drawer especially the softener cover see page 28 After using starch to remove any excess starch in the drum run a Rapid 15 programme without det...

Page 29: ...ne door seal and window see also page 6 Wipe the window and seal after each wash to remove lint and stains If lint builds up it can cause leaks The door opens at different angles if the drum seal is w...

Page 30: ...ature wash Before cleaning the drain filter switch off and unplug the washing machine 1 Open and remove the drain filter cover Drain filter Pump hose Cap 2 Take the pump hose out remove the cap to dra...

Page 31: ...the water may fill up repeatedly Water drains away during washing This is normal water often drains and refills to wash off excess foam This is called foam detection Rinse Spin There s no water going...

Page 32: ...u ve put powder detergent directly into the drum you must put it in the detergent drawer Noise There s an unusual noise or vibration Check there s nothing metal in the drum Make sure the anchor bolts...

Page 33: ...items may be too large such as blankets If so reduce the load The washing machine may be on an unstable or uneven surface Correct any of these problems then open the door shut it and start the washing...

Page 34: ...base must not be obstructed by a carpet Don t let metallic part of the washing machine touch other metal surfaces of sinks or other appliances Installing a built in washing machine You need a space at...

Page 35: ...se excessive vibration A B To remove the anchor bolts Use the B end of the spanner to loosen the four bolts Pull the bolts out horizontally Remove the screws which are alongside the bolt holes Push th...

Page 36: ...ge 29 Depressurise the water supply hose and remove it Disconnect the power cable Attach the anchor bolts see below Attaching the anchor bolts Unscrew and remove the four cover caps Same level Pull th...

Page 37: ...sen the lock nut by turning it clockwise using the A end of the spanner supplied 2 Adjust all four stands in this way 3 Use a spirit level to ensure the washing machine is standing correctly 4 Tighten...

Page 38: ...s subject to water pressure 3 4 min 10 mm 3 4 min 10 mm Standard hose Hose with water supply valve Plastic joint Water supply hose How to install Hose and cable lengths Levelling the washing machine W...

Page 39: ...let the tip of the drain hose dip into the drained water as this can cause the water to flow back into the washing machine Draining to a wash basin Draining to a drain hose E bow Connecting to the pow...

Page 40: ...they standing flat Power supply is the household dedicated mains socket fully rated at AC 220V to 240V independently Checking your washing machine runs properly When your washing machine is running fo...

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