User manual PANASONIC NA-148VB4

[. . . ] ® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 148VB4 NA - 147VB4 NA - 128VB4 NA - 127VB4 Thank you for purchasing this appliance. -  or optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions F carefully. -  efore connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the B instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Washing Instructions Optional Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions 02 04 14 22 23 27 31 English NA-148VB4_English. indb 1 2011-12-26 13:58:14 Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging The packaging used to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. [. . . ] -- 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. Washing Instructions - 15 NA-148VB4_English. indb 15 2011-12-26 13:58:17 Selecting the Programme Programme Description Daily washing for cotton, linen and cotton blend items (For examples, T-shirts, underwear, towels, tablecloths) Cotton programme with prewash process for heavily soiled laundry Washing takes longer but consumes less energy and water than the Cotton programme. For washing coloured cottons or coloured cotton blend items separately Gentle washing for cotton, linen, and synthetics Gentle washing for hand wash only wool, machine washable wool, and wool blends Rinses washed laundry. For synthetic sportswear For large items, for example, blankets, curtains, and bedspreads For shirts and blouses Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15 minutes. For lightly soiled cottons, and linen blends 148VB4 128VB4 Max load 8 kg 147VB4 127VB4 Max load 7 kg Cotton Cotton (Prewash) Cotton-Eco Colours Easy-care Wool Rinse Drain Spin Sportswear Bedding Shirts Rapid 15 Quick 15°C Wash + 8 kg 8 kg 4 kg 4 kg 2 kg 8 kg ― 8 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 2 kg 4 kg 4 kg 7 kg 7 kg 3. 5 kg 3. 5 kg 2 kg 7 kg ― 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 2 kg 3. 5 kg 3. 5 kg 16 - Washing Instructions NA-148VB4_English. indb 16 2011-12-26 13:58:17 Power and Water Consumption Load (kg) Power consumption (kWh) Water consumption (L) Time (mins) Programme Temperature 148VB4 147VB4 148VB4 147VB4 128VB4 127VB4 128VB4 127VB4 0. 92 0. 98 0. 76 0. 91 0. 60 0. 10 0. 63 0. 28 0. 70 0. 10 0. 48 0. 21 0. 92 0. 98 0. 80 1. 00 0. 61 0. 15 0. 62 0. 30 0. 60 0. 10 0. 48 0. 22 58 70 48 48 55 50 42 57 45 30 38 42 60 69 45 52 47 50 42 50 44 30 38 42 Cotton 40°C 40°C 60°C 40°C 40°C 30°C 40°C 30°C 40°C 30°C 40°C Cold 8 or 7 8 or 7 8 or 7 4 or 3. 5 4 or 3. 5 2 3 3 2 2 4 or 3. 5 4 or 3. 5 120 138 200 100 85 40 100 65 80 15 68 100 + Cotton (Prewash) Cotton-Eco Colours Easy-care Wool Sportswear Bedding Shirts Rapid 15 Quick 15°C Wash 1) Results calculated regarding the maximum spin-dry revolution comply with EN 60456. 2)  he power, water consumption, and times indicated in the table may vary depending on T variations in pressures, water hardness and temperatures, room temperatures, types and amounts of laundry, voltage fluctuations, and which optional functions are used. Washing Instructions - 17 NA-148VB4_English. indb 17 2011-12-26 13:58:18 Details of Programmes Auto setting Programme Number of rinses 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 ― ― 2 3 2 1 2 2 S Approximate time (min) Temperature Temperature 1 1 Cotton 40°C 40°C 60°C 40°C 40°C 30°C Cold Cold Cold 40°C 30°C 40°C 30°C 40°C Cold 120 138 200 100 85 40 36 3 15 100 65 80 15 68 100 Cold - 90°C Cold - 90°C Cold - 60°C Cold - 40°C Cold - 60°C Cold - 40°C Cold Cold Cold Cold - 40°C Cold - 40°C Cold - 60°C Cold - 30°C Cold - 60°C Cold 0 + Cotton (Prewash) Cotton-Eco Colours Easy-care Wool Rinse Drain Spin Sportswear Bedding Shirts Rapid 15 Quick 15°C Wash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 - Washing Instructions NA-148VB4_English. indb 18 2011-12-26 13:58:18 Details of Programmes Manual setting Spin-dry revolutions*1 (rpm) 148VB4 147VB4 0 - 1400 0 - 1400 0 - 1400 0 - 1400 0 - 800 0 - 600*2 0 - 1400 ― 0 - 1400 0 - 1400 0 - 800 0 - 600*2 0 - 800 0 - 1400 0 - 1400 128VB4 127VB4 0 - 1200 0 - 1200 0 - 1200 0 - 1200 0 - 800 0 - 600 0 - 1200 ― 0 - 1200 0 - 1200 0 - 800 0 - 600 0 - 800 0 - 1200 0 - 1200 Extra Rinse *1 If you select a spin speed which is higher than the speed available, then the max. *2 If you select a spin speed of 800 rpm or higher with the Wool or Shirt programme, 600 rpm is applied. ure Preset Timer °C                      ― ― ― °C °C °C °C °C °C    ― °C °C °C °C   Washing Instructions - 19 NA-148VB4_English. indb 19 2011-12-26 13:58:19 Washing Delicates Wool programme The drum spins gently in the Wool programme. 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. -- Hang wool items without folds or creases, or spread them out to dry. Wool laundry loads Wool programme: 2 kg or less Approximate weights Wool sweater: 400 g Tips for washing delicates Putting laundry in the drum Pile them one on top of each other. -- With Wool programme, you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excess detergent from the laundry. 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. Then, use an iron to steam it and leave it to dry. 20 - Washing Instructions NA-148VB4_English. indb 20 2011-12-26 13:58:19 Washing Blankets and Bedspreads Bedding programme For details about washing instructions, see pages 14-15. -- Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or , ). Washable -- 100% synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg -- 100% synthetic fibre futons and 100% cotton blankets – up to 1. 5 kg (single bed size) -- Sheets -- Bedspreads -- 100% synthetic fibre undersheets Non-washable -- 100% wool blankets -- Long-piled blankets -- Electric blankets (including cover) 2. Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum. Fold it while putting it into the drum. Putting bedding into the drum 1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads into a quarter of their original size. Both ends of blanket should be directed inward the drum Caution Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads into balls, nor haphazardly fold them. This may cause excessive vibration and damage the laundry or the appliance. They prevent the laundry from spinning properly. Washing Instructions - 21 NA-148VB4_English. indb 21 2011-12-26 13:58:19 Optional Functions Extra Rinse function Note Extra Rinse functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 18-19. ) If you select it when it is unavailable, an error alarm will sound. Function Extra Rinse Description Rinse your laundry more thoroughly with an extra rinsing process. to 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. [. . . ] 4. Tighten each plastic nut by turning it anticlockwise. 3. Tighten each bolt with the spanner. Caution --Make sure that all plastic nuts are tightened securely and the feet are still bolted to the appliance. --Do NOT put cardboard, wood or similar materials under the appliance to compensate for unevenness. --Be careful not to destabilize the appliance when cleaning the floor. Installation Instructions - 33 NA-148VB4_English. indb 33 2011-12-26 13:58:22 Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Follow the instructions in this section to prevent water leaks. If you are unsure, ask a service agent to connect the hoses. Hoses and cable lengths Left side connections ~ 95 cm ~ 145 cm ~ 140 cm ~ 95 cm 0 – max. [. . . ]