Panasonic NA-140VG4 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions
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Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine
(Domestic use)
Model No.
NA-140VG4
NA-148VG4
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA-140VG4 NA-148VG4 Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Washing Instructions Optional Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions 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... - Page 3 Contents Read Before Using Maintenance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning the outside of the Checking Your Washing Machine .
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Page 4: Read Before Using
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and follow these safety precautions . - Keep sources of ignition, such as candles or cigarettes, away from the appliance . WARNING They may cause a fire or damage to the appliance . This describes issues which could - Keep flammable materials away from cause death or serious injury. the appliance, for example, gasoline, General Use thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with these materials . - This appliance is not intended for use They may cause an explosion or a fire . by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental Power source and cable capabilities, or lack of experience and - Unplug the mains lead when cleaning knowledge, unless they have been given... - Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To Prevent Injury - Do NOT put any electrical equipment, for example, TV, radio or battery charger, on - The appliance should be installed by the or near the appliance . manufacturer’s dealer or service agent . If the installation, test run and inspection - Do NOT put excessive laundry or are not carried out following the detergent into the appliance . installation method outlined in these This may cause damage to the appliance . instructions, the manufacturer will not - REMOVE the anchor bolts using the be liable for any accident or damage supplied spanner or a similar tool before caused . installing the appliance . The anchor bolts - Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the are used to transport the appliance . appliance . If the anchor bolts are not removed, the The appliance may malfunction, which appliance will vibrate severely during use .
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Page 6: Checking Your Washing Machine
Checking Your Washing Machine Your washing machine Detergent drawer (see page 10) Drum (Washing/ Spin-drying tub) Door seal Door Mains lead/ Mains plug Water drain hose Drain filter cover (see page 23) Adjustable stands (see page 33) CAUTION Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Accessories Cover cap (4) (see pages 32-33) Make sure that all the accessories are... -
Page 7: Before Washing
Before Washing Checking before use - You should put bras with metal wires, tights, lace clothing and small items into For the appliance’s initial operation or a laundry net to prevent them or the after a prolonged period of non-operation, appliance from being damaged . perform the following procedures: 1. Secure the water supply hose. 2. Turn on the tap. 3. Connect the power supply. 4. Make sure that the water drain hose Treating stains is positioned towards a drain. -
Page 8: Using The Buttons
Using the Buttons Model NA-148VG4 Speed 1. Power buttons 5. Mode/Child Lock button - If you do not press the Start button - Press this button to select the function of within 10 minutes after the appliance processes, for example, the Rinse and has been switched on, the appliance Spin function or the Drain only function . automatically switches itself off . (See page 20 .) - The display below appears for - Press and hold this button to set the 3 seconds after the appliance has child safety lock . The door and the been switched off . You cannot turn controls will be locked . (See page 21 .) the appliance on until this display 6. Time button disappears . -
Page 9: Unlocking The Door
Using the Buttons Unlocking the door The door automatically locks while in use and the H symbol is shown in locked state . A click will be heard when the door locks or unlocks . Speed NOTE - If the appliance is switched off with the door locked, or if there is a power interruption, the door remains locked until the appliance is turned on again . 9. Process indicator - This is different from the child safety - This indicator shows the current process lock . (See page 21 .) of the programme . The process consists of wash N, rinse K, spin M, and Press the Start button to unlock the drain O . -
Page 10: Chemicals
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct compartment. Check the packages for the recommended amounts. CAUTION Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed. This may result in a water leak . Prewashing compartment Softener compartment Detergent compartment... -
Page 11: Softener Compartment
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Softener compartment 2. Powdered detergent Detergent reaches the drum only when Fabric Softener water flushes through the detergent To prevent static, add softener before you drawer . Thus, if you have forgotten to add start washing . It will be automatically added detergent, run the Drain only function using in the final rinse cycle . the Mode button . If the softer remains in the softener Then, add detergent and start washing compartment, dilute the softener before again . adding it . Add up to only 130 ml to the compartment to avoid overflowing . To prevent powdered detergent from remaining in the drawer, perform the Undiluted following: Water softener - Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth . - Make sure that the detergent is not lumpy when you add it because this may cause a blockage over time . -
Page 12: 12 - Washing Instructions
Washing Setting washing Model NA-148VG4 Speed 1. Open the door and put the laundry 2. Close the door and press the On into the drum. button. For details about preparing and sorting 3. Turn the programme selection dial the laundry, see pages 7, 14, and 15 . in either direction to select the programme. -
Page 13: Required Time
Washing Required time 5. Add detergent to the detergent drawer. Required time depends on the programme (See pages 10-11 .) and temperature setting . 6. Press the Start button. - Actual time may differ slightly from the The appliance starts supplying water . displayed time . After the appliance has started, the - The displayed time includes the time laundry is weighed . After approximately needed for the water to fill up and to 5 seconds, a new programme time drain out, thus they vary depending on will be displayed . If you select the water pressure, drainage and amount of Wool, Silk/Lingerie, Rapid 15, Shirts, laundry . Sportswear, Bedding, Outdoor or Denim programmes, the laundry is not - If you change the function setting... -
Page 14: Selecting The Programme
Selecting the Programme Max load Programme Description 140VG4 148VG4 For items with mixed fabrics, for example, cotton, linen and synthetic fibres . ECONAVI 10 kg 8 kg (For details about ECONAVI programme, see page 12 .) Daily washing for cotton, linen and cotton blend Cotton items . (For examples, T-shirts, underwear, 10 kg 8 kg towels, tablecloths .) Cotton Washing takes longer overall but rinsing is 10 kg 8 kg Rinse Plus more thorough than the Cotton programme . For washing coloured cottons or coloured Colours 5 kg... - Page 15 Selecting the Programme Max load Programme Description 140VG4 148VG4 Programme based on the Cotton programme featuring selected optional functions and Memory settings . 10 kg 8 kg Select Memory programme and set other settings, then run the programme . Baby-care For babywear . 5 kg ― For items that need to be gentle to the skin, for example, underwear, sheets, towels, and Skin-care ― 4 kg baby clothes . Items are spray washed and thoroughly rinsed . For large items, for example, blankets, curtains, Bedding 3 kg 3 kg and bedspreads .
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Page 16: Details Of Programmes
Details of Programmes Available Auto setting programme Programme Approximate Number Spin 140VG4 148VG4 Temperature speed 140VG4 rinses ECONAVI Cold 1200 0:51 - 2:10 Cotton 40 °C 1200 1:15 - 2:15 Cotton 40 °C 1200 1:22 – 2:12 Rinse Plus Colours 40 °C 1200 0:58 - 1:23... - Page 17 Details of Programmes Manual setting Additional functions time Eco/ Extra Easy Temperature Spin speed Prewash Speed Rinse Ironing 148VG4 0:51 - 2:05 Cold - 60 °C 800 - 1400 ― ― ― ― 1:15 - 2:10 Cold - 90 °C 500 - 1400 1:22 – 1:57 Cold - 90 °C 500 - 1400 ...
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Page 18: Tips For Washing
Tips for Washing Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and Hanging the laundry Delicates programmes - Hang out white or light-coloured wool and nylon items away from direct heat or The drum spins gently in these sunlight . programmes . - After washing, lay out wool and nylon Laundry loads clothes, and return them to their normal - Wool programme: 2 kg or less shape before hanging in the shade . This - Delicates programme: will help to reduce the ironing time . 5 kg or less (140VG4), - Hang wool items with creases smoothed 4 kg or less (148VG4) out, or spread them out to dry . - Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 kg or less (140VG4) Approximate weights - Wool sweater: 400 g... -
Page 19: Bedding Programme
Tips for Washing Bedding programme NOTE - Make sure that the label of each item Avoid using blanket nets . They prevent to be washed shows either the wash or the laundry from spinning properly . hand-wash symbol (S, P) . - Wash only one blanket at a time . Outdoor programme Available - 100 % synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg Make sure that the label of each item to be - 100 % synthetic fibre futons and 100 % washed shows either the wash, handwash, cotton blankets – up to 1 .5 kg (single or no dry cleaning symbol (S, P, Q) . bed size) - Sheets Available - Bedspreads Synthetic fabric outdoor wear, for example, - 100 % synthetic fibre undersheets rainwear, outerwear jackets and trousers –... -
Page 20: Optional Functions
Optional Functions Individual washing functions Additional functions (Process selection) Depending on the programme, you can combine different additional functions . You can select a single process, or NOTE combine several processes by selecting individual washing functions . Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes . NOTE (See pages 16-17 .) You cannot select any mode functions If you select an unavailable function, in Rapid 15 programme . an error alarm will sound . Press the Mode button to select a Press one or more of the function function. -
Page 21: Preset Timer
Optional Functions Preset timer Child safety lock Time function is available to preset the time The child safety lock prevents children from for the programme to finish . climbing into the drum and getting trapped . This function keeps the door closed and - You cannot preset the Wool and Silk/ locked even when the appliance is not in Lingerie programmes . use . It also disables the control buttons . - The wash may finish before or after Activating/deactivating child safety lock preset time depending on the kind of laundry, the temperature and conditions 1. Switch on the appliance. of water supply and drainage . 2. Press and hold the Mode button for at least 5 seconds. -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the outside of the Cleaning the detergent appliance drawer Clean the outside of the appliance with a Detergent residue soon builds up if the soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly . kitchen detergent, and soapy water . Detergent buildup may develop mould . WARNING 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. - Do NOT splash water over the Softener cover appliance. - Do NOT use cream cleansers, thinners, or products containing alcohol or paraffin oil. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Door Seal And Window
Maintenance 5. Align the hole of the softener cover 3. Pull out the pump hose and remove with the click of the detergent drawer the cap to drain the water. to replace the softener cover in its original position. Then, insert the detergent drawer back to the main unit. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Water Supply Filter
Maintenance Cleaning the water supply 8. Reconnect the water supply hose. filter Tighten the plastic joint firmly . Clean the filter if water is not supplied 9. Turn on the tap and then check for properly . leaks. 1. Turn off the tap. Preventing a frozen water supply hose 2. Switch on the appliance. If the appliance is delivered in freezing 3. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Fault Checklist Problem Cause Buttons do not work. - The programme, temperature and process settings cannot be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse and 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 .) - Child safety lock may be activated . (See page 21 .) - The water temperature or level may be too high . Unusual odour - Rubber parts may give off a smell when you start using the appliance, but the smell will go away over time . You can wash the drum by running the 90 °C programme . (See page 22 .) No water going into - The water tap may be turned off . - Page 26 Fault Checklist Problem Cause No water flows into - Before rinsing, the appliance spins to drain out remaining the appliance during water . The water will fill up after that . the rinse process. Rinsing begins - The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load, before the spin which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of process finishes. the drum, so rinsing started automatically to correct the imbalance . - After washing, excess foam may remain, so the water is drained out and refilled to wash it away . This feature is called foam detection . During spin-dry, - This is normal; the appliance has detected an unbalanced the drum stops and load and is trying to correct it .
- Page 27 Fault Checklist Problem Cause There is no foam or - The amount of foam varies, depending on the hardly any foam. temperature, level and softness of the water . - You may have put powdered detergent directly into the drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer . - You may not be using enough detergent . - You may be using a reduced-foam type of detergent . - Heavily soiled laundry and larger loads of laundry may reduce the amount of foam . There is a lot of foam. - The amount of foam varies, depending on the temperature, level and softness of the water . - You may have used too much detergent .
- Page 28 Fault Checklist Problem Cause The electricity supply - The appliance stops and will not start by itself when the cuts out while the power comes back on . You have to select a programme appliance is on. and start it again . A circuit breaker trips - The appliance stops and will not start by itself when you and the electricity reset the breaker . You have to find out what caused the supply is cut. 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 - When the water is supplied again, it may be impure at first .
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Page 29: Error Display
Error Display What to do Check the drain hose for any of the following problems . - It clogs up . - Its tip is immersed in water . - It extends further than 3 m . Unable to drain - The water is frozen . Clean the drain filter if it clogs up . (See page 23 .) After correcting the problem, open and close the door, and then start the wash again . What to do Make sure that the door is shut properly . Door is open The appliance has been designed to detect unbalanced loads, particularly small loads, in order to ensure quiet operation and achieve the best results . This is not a malfunction . Perform any of the following solutions . -
Page 30: 30 - Installation Instructions
Choosing the Right Location Carrying the appliance CAUTION The appliance must be carried by 2 or - Install the appliance on a flat, more people. stable surface to avoid excessive vibration and noise. - Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing. -
Page 31: Installing The Set-In Appliance
Choosing the Right Location Installing the set-in appliance - You need a space of at least 60 cm wide . Provide at least 2 mm of clearance on both sides and at least 3 mm of clearance both on the top and the back of the appliance . - The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards . - Have a technician install a metal cover instead of the standard cover panel . - The plug must be accessible after installation . Metal cover Metal cover (AXW4595-7SR0) Installation Instructions - 31... -
Page 32: Moving And Installing
Moving and Installing Removing the anchor bolts 3. Remove the screws adjacent to the bolt holes. Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the appliance in place while the appliance is being moved . Remove them before installation, using the spanner supplied with the appliance . Follow the instructions below . 4. Attach each cover cap (included NOTE with the accessories) over each bolt The anchor bolts must be removed hole, and then secure them with the before the appliance is operated . -
Page 33: Levelling The Appliance
Moving and Installing Levelling the appliance Installing the anchor bolts 1. Unscrew and remove each cover cap. Using a level enables ease in adjustments . To adjust the stands, use the ‘A’ end of the spanner . 2. Pull the bolt out until the tip is level with the tip of the sleeve. Have another person hold the top of the drum . Same level Lock nut Stand... -
Page 34: Supply
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 Right side connections ~ 105 cm ~ 135 cm ~ 130 cm ~ 90 cm ~ 100 cm ~ 140 cm Water supply hose Connecting the water supply hose 1. Attach one end of the hose to CAUTION the water inlet on the back of the appliance and tighten the joint by - Do NOT connect the water supply hand. -
Page 35: Water Drain Hose
Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Leak-proof System CAUTION The appliance is installed with the - Do NOT twist, pull out or bend the system that is designed to prevent water drain hose. leaks . The system includes the following - Secure the water drain hose so components . that it will not come out of the 1) Leak sensor basin. -
Page 36: Checking After Installation
Checking after Installation Installation checklist 1) Anchor bolts 5) Adjustable stands Have you removed them and attached Are they bolted securely to the the cover caps properly? appliance? 2) Location 6) Stand cushions Is the appliance on a flat, stable Are they standing flat? surface? If the appliance is not level, there may Does it run without vibrating? be abnormal sounds when water is drained out . 3) Water supply hose Is it free from leaks? 7) Power supply Is the water supply normal? Is the household dedicated mains socket fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V? 4) Water drain hose Is it free from leaks? Does it drain normally? 36 - Installation Instructions... -
Page 37: Test Run After Installation
Checking after Installation Test run after installation Check the following: - Is there any abnormal noise? Check for water leakage, abnormal noise, If so, make sure that the appliance is and proper drainage . level . Perform the following procedures - Is there any water leakage? WITHOUT laundry in the drum . If so, make sure that the hoses are 1. Turn on the tap. properly connected . 2. Close the door. The following errors may occur: 3. Press the On button. You have to select “Quick 50”... -
Page 38: Consider The Environment
Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union The packaging used to protect the This symbol is only valid in the European washing machine from damage during Union . transportation is all recyclable . For information on recycling, contact your local If you wish to discard this product, please authority . contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal . Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Eco-friendly Laundry Equipment - Keep to the load limit of each Information on disposal for users of programme . -
Page 39: Power And Water Consumption
Power and Water Consumption Additional Power Water Programme Temperature Load Time function consumption consumption Cotton 10 kg 1 .07 kWh 85 L 2:15 40 °C ― 8 kg 0 .90 kWh 72 L 2:10 10 kg 2 .10 kWh 85 L 2:40 60 °C ― 8 kg 1 .85 kWh 72 L 2:20 10 kg 0 .85 kWh 63 L 3:45... -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications NA-140VG4 NA-148VG4 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) Power consumption Off-mode / Left On-mode 0 .2 W Maximum spin speed 1400 r/min Product weight 74 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 kg 8 kg Product dimensions 596 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 845 mm (H)