Panasonic NA-148VG4 Bedienungsanleitung

Read Before Using 02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04 W ashing Instructions 12 Optional Functions 20 Maintenance 22 T roubleshooting 25 Installation Instructions 30 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions W ashing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 140VG4 NA - 168VG4 NA - 148VG4 ® Thank you for purchasing this appliance. - For optimum perfo[...]

2 - Read Before Using Electrical Connection (UK and Republic of Ireland only) For your safety , please read the following text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fus[...]

Read Before Using - 3 Contents R ead Before Using Electrical Connection (UK and Republic of Ireland only) ......... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 4 Checking Y our W ashing Machine . . 6 Y our washing machine ............. 6 Accessories ...................... 6 Before Y ou Start W ashing ........ 7 Checking before use ............... 7 Before initia[...]

4 - Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and follow these safety precautions. WARNING This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury . General Use This appliance can be used by children - aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack experience and knowledge if the[...]

Read Before Using - 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS T o 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 are not carried out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the manufacturer will not be liable for a[...]

6 - Read Before Using Checking Y our W ashing Machine Y our 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 35) For fixing the water-drain hose Spanner (see pages 32-33) End A is for adjusting the stand. End B is for the[...]

Read Before Using - 7 Before Y ou Start W ashing Checking bef ore use For the appliance’s initial operation or after a prolonged period of non-operation, perform the following procedures: Secure the water-supply hose. 1. Open the tap. 2. Connect the power . 3. Make sure that the water-drain hose 4. is positioned towards a drain. For more details,[...]

8 - Read Before Using Using the Buttons Power buttons 1. If you do not press the Start button - within 10 minutes after the appliance has been switched on, the appliance automatically switches itself off. The display below appears for 3 - seconds after the appliance has been switched off. Y ou cannot turn the appliance on until this display disappe[...]

Read Before Using - 9 Using the Buttons 9 10 Process indicator 9. This indicator shows the current process - of the programme. The process consists of wash , rinse , spin , and drain . The light goes off when the wash is - finished. Remaining time indicator 10. This indicator shows the approximate - time until the washing finishes. For example, ‘[...]

10 - Read Before Using Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Deter gent compar tment The following detergents and additives may be added to this compartment: Detergent - W ater softening agent - Stain remover - T ub cleaning detergent or bleach - If you use multiple chemicals in this compartment for washing, add them in the following order: 1. Deter[...]

Read Before Using - 1 1 Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Then, add detergent and start washing again. T o prevent powdered detergent from 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 Dete[...]

12 - Washing Instructions W ashing Open the door and put the laundry 1. into the drum. For details about preparing and sorting the laundry , see pages 7, 14, and 15. Caution Make sure to place the laundry - within the drum so that it does not get caught in the door . Do NOT overload the drum. - This may cause excessive vibration or damage to the ap[...]

Washing Instructions - 13 W ashing Press the Start button. 6. The appliance starts supplying water . After the appliance has started, the laundry is weighed. After about 5 seconds, a new wash time will be displayed. If you select the Wool/Silk, Bedding, Sportswear , Rapid 15, or Shirt programmes, the laundry is not weighed. The buzzer will sound wh[...]

14 - Washing Instructions Selecting the Programme Programme Description 140VG4 Max load 148VG4 168VG4 Max load Cotton Daily washing for cotton, linen and cotton blend items (For examples, T -shirts, underwear , towels, tablecloths) 10 k g 8 k g Cotton Rinse Plus W ashing takes longer overall but rinsing is more thorough than the Cotton programme. 1[...]

Washing Instructions - 15 Selecting the Programme Programme Description 140VG4 Max load 148VG4 168VG4 Max load Mixed For items with mixed fabrics, for example, cotton, linen and synthetic fibres 10 k g ― 15°C W ash For lightly soiled cottons, and linen blends. 5 k g 4 k g Memory Programme based on the Cotton programme featuring selected optional[...]

16 - Washing Instructions Details of Programmes Programme A vailable programme Auto setting Manual setting Additional functions 140VG4 148VG4 168VG4 T emperature Number of rinses Spin-dry revolutions Approximate time T emperature Spin-dry revolutions Eco Speed Extra Rinse Prewash Easy Ironing 140VG4 148VG4 168VG4 168VG4 140VG4 148VG4 Cotton  [...]

Washing Instructions - 17 Details of Programmes Programme A vailable programme Auto setting Manual setting Additional functions 140VG4 148VG4 168VG4 T emperature Number of rinses Spin-dry revolutions Approximate time T emperature Spin-dry revolutions Eco Speed Extra Rinse Prewash Easy Ironing 140VG4 148VG4 168VG4 168VG4 140VG4 148VG4 Cotton  [...]

18 - Washing Instructions W ashing Delicates W ool, Silk/Lingerie, and Delicates progr ammes The drum spins gently in these programmes. For details about washing instructions, see pages 12-13. Delicate laundr y loads Wool programme: 2 k - g or less Delicates programme: 5 k - g or less (140VG4), 4 k g or less (148VG4 and 168VG4) Silk/Lingerie progra[...]

Washing Instructions - 19 W ashing Bedding and Outdoor Wear Bedding pr ogr amme Make su - re that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or handwash symbol ( , ). W - ash only one blanket at a time. W ashable 100 % syn - thetic fibre blankets – up to 3 k g 100 % synthetic fibre futons and 100 % - cotton blankets – up to 1.5 k[...]

20 - Washing Instructions Optional Functions Individual washing functions (Process selection) Y ou can select a single process, or combine several processes by selecting individual washing functions. Note Y ou cannot select individual washing functions in the Rapid 15 programme. Press the Mode button to select a function. Function Description Rinse[...]

Washing Instructions - 21 Optional Functions Y ou can activate or deactivate the Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing functions during a washing process but not after it has finished. Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 16- 17.) Preset timer Y ou can use the timer to preset the time for when the washing finishes. Y [...]

22 - Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the outside of the appliance Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, kitchen detergent, and soapy water . War ning Do NOT splash water over the - appliance. Do NOT use cream cleansers, - thinners, nor products containing alcohol or paraffin oil. Cleaning the dr um I[...]

Maintenance - 23 Maintenance Align the hole of the softener cover 5. with the click of the detergent drawer to replace the softener cover back to the original position. Then, insert the detergent drawer back to the main unit. Cleaning the door seal and window After each wash, perform the following: Remove any objects from the door seal. - Wipe the [...]

24 - Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the wa ter-supply filter Clean the filter if water is not supplied properly . T urn the tap off. 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the Cotton programme, and 3. then press the Start button. After 1 minute, switch off the 4. appliance. W ater has drained out of the water-supply hose. Disconnect the water-supp[...]

T roubleshooting - 25 Fault Checklist Problem Cause W ashing machine Buttons do not work. The programme, temperature and process settings cannot - be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse or spin settings can be changed). Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.) - Door does not open. Door lock may be activated. (See page 9.) - C[...]

26 - T roubleshooting Fault Checklist Problem Cause 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. The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load, - which is caused by[...]

T roubleshooting - 27 Fault Checklist Problem Cause Detergent and foam There is no foam or hardly any foam. The amount of foam varies, depending on the - temperature, level and softness of the water . Y ou may have put powdered detergent directly into the - drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer . Y ou may not be using enough detergent. - Y [...]

28 - T roubleshooting Fault Checklist Problem Cause Others The electricity supply cuts out while the appliance is on. The appliance will stop, and will not start by itself when the - power comes back on. Y ou have to select a programme and start it again. A circuit breaker trips the electricity supply . The appliance stops, and will not start by it[...]

T roubleshooting - 29 Error Display Unable to drain What to do Check the drain hose for any of following problems. It clogs up. - Its tip is immersed in water . - It extends further than 3 m. - The water is frozen. - Clean the drain filter if it clogs up. (See page 23.) After correcting the problem, open the door , close it, and then start the wash[...]

30 - Installation Instructions Choosing the Right Location Car r ying the a ppliance The appliance must be carried by 2 or more people. Start by tilting the appliance backwards. One person should stand behind it, holding the rear of the top panel. The other person should grip the bottom stands in the front. T he right place for the appliance Make s[...]

Installation Instructions - 31 Choosing the Right Location Installing a built-in washing machine Y ou need a space at least 60 cm wide. - At least 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 standa[...]

32 - Installation Instructions Moving and Installing R emo ving the anchor bolts Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the appliance in place while the appliance is being moved. Remove them before installation, using the spanner that is supplied with the appliance. Follow the following instructions. Note The anchor bolts must be removed before the[...]

Installation Instructions - 33 Moving and Installing Installing the anchor bolts Unscrew and remove the cover caps. 1. Pull the bolts out until their tips are 2. level with the tips of the sleeves. Have someone else hold the top of the drum and pull it forward. Insert the transportation guards. 3. Tighten each bolt so that spring 4. extends out by [...]

34 - Installation Instructions Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Wa ter-supply hose Caution Do NOT connect the water-supply - hose to a combination tap. Do NOT twist, squash, modify , or - cut the hose. Optimum mains water pressure is 0.03 - - 1.0 MPa. If the water pressure exceeds this value, install a pressure reducing valve. W ater-flow from the[...]

Installation Instructions - 35 Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Leak-proof System The appliance is installed with the system that is designed to prevent water leaks. The system includes the following components. 1) Leak sensor This sensor will cease operation of the appliance if it detects any leaks. It is located on the base plate of the applianc[...]

36 - Installation Instructions Checking After Installation Installation c hecklist 3 2 4 6 5 7 1 5 6 5 6 5) Adjustable stands Are they bolted securely to the appliance? 6) Stand cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out. 7) Power supply Is the household dedicated mains soc[...]

Installation Instructions - 37 Checking After Installation T est r un after installation Check for water leakage, abnormal noise, and proper drainage. Perform the following procedures WITHOUT laundry in the drum. T urn on the tap. 1. Close the door . 2. Please spin after moved this washing 3. machine. Press the On button. Y ou have to select “Qui[...]

38 - Installation Instructions Power and W ater Consumption Programme T emperature Additional function Load Power consumption W ater consumption Time (mins) Cotton 40 °C ― 10 k g 1.05 kWh 90 L 2:05 8 k g 0.88 kWh 72 L 1:50 40 °C 1) Eco 5 k g 0.57 kWh 50 L 2:45 4 k g 0.48 kWh 40 L 2:45 60 °C 1) Eco 10 k g 0.85 kWh 63 L 3:45 8 k g 0.65 kWh 50 L [...]

Installation Instructions - 39 Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging The packaging used to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local authority . Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Information on disposal for users of waste electri[...]

40 - Installation Instructions Specifications NA - 140VG4 NA - 148VG4 NA - 168VG4 Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 2000 - 2350 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W (230 V) Product weight 74 k g Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 k g 8 k g Product dimensions 596 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 845 mm (H) W ater[...]