Panasonic Na 140vg3w Operating Instructions

Washing Instructions - 21
Optional Functions
You 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
You can use the timer to preset the time for 
when the washing finishes.
You cannot preset the Wool and Silk/
 
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Lingerie programmes.
The wash might finish before or after 
 
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preset times depending on the kind 
of laundry, the...

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.
WarningDo NOT splash water over the 
 
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appliance.
Do NOT use cream cleansers, 
 
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thinners, nor products containing 
alcohol or paraffin oil.
Cleaning the drum
If you keep using cold water in the 
appliance, bacteria may build up inside 
the drum and give off an odour. You can 
avoid this by running the 90°C...

Maintenance - 23
Maintenance
Cleaning the door seal and 
window
After each wash, perform the following:Remove any objects from the door seal.
 
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Wipe the window and seal to remove lint 
 
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and stains.
Cleaning the drain filter
We recommend cleaning the drain filter 
every 1 month. Filter will have lint buildup, 
reduces the water from the shower.
Switch off and unplug the appliance.
1. 
Open and remove the drain filter 
2. 
cover. Remove the cover and place a 
container to receive the drain water.
Pull...

24 - Maintenance
Maintenance
Cleaning the water-supply 
filter
Clean the filter if water is not supplied 
properly.Turn 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. Water has drained out of 
the water-supply hose.
Disconnect the water-supply hose 
5. 
from the appliance.
Clean the filter, which is on the rear 
6. 
of the appliance.
Use a small brush, for example, a 
toothbrush.
If the unit...

Troubleshooting - 25
Fault Checklist
ProblemCause
Washing machine
Buttons do not work.The programme, temperature and process settings cannot 
 
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be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse or spin 
settings can be changed).
Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.)
 
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Door does not open. Door lock may be activated. (See page 9.)
 
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Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.)
 
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The water temperature or level may be too high.
 
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Unusual odour Rubber parts may give off a smell...

26 - Troubleshooting
Fault Checklist
ProblemCause
Rinse/Spin 
No water flows into 
the appliance during 
the rinsing process.Before rinsing, the appliance spins to drain out remaining 
 
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water. The water will fill up after that.
Rinsing begins 
before the spin 
process finishes. The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load, 
 
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which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of 
the drum, so rinsing started automatically to correct the 
imbalance.
After washing, excess foam may remain, so...

Troubleshooting - 27
Fault Checklist
ProblemCause
Detergent and foam
There is no foam or 
hardly any foam.The amount of foam varies, depending on the 
 
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temperature, level and softness of the water. 
You may have put powdered detergent directly into the 
 
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drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer.
You may not be using enough detergent.
 
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You may be using a reduced-foam type of detergent.
 
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Heavily soiled laundry and larger loads of laundry may 
 
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reduce the amount of foam. 
There is a lot...

28 - Troubleshooting
Fault Checklist
ProblemCause
Others
The electricity supply 
cuts out while the 
appliance is on.The appliance will stop, and will not start by itself when the 
 
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power comes back on. You have to select a programme 
and start it again.
A circuit breaker trips 
the electricity supply. The appliance stops, and will not start by itself when you 
 
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reset the breaker. You have to find out what caused the 
breaker to trip and solve it. Then, reset the breaker to turn 
the electricity...

Troubleshooting - 29
Error Display
Unable to drainWhat to do
Check the drain hose for any of following problems.
It clogs up.
 
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Its tip is immersed in water.
 
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It extends further than 3 m.
 
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The water is frozen.
 
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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 again.
Door is open What to do
Make sure that the door is shut properly.
Unable to spin-dry The appliance has been designed to detect unbalanced loads,...

30 - Installation Instructions
Choosing the Right Location
Carr ying the appliance
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.
The right place for the 
appliance
Make sure that there is enough space for 
the appliance and that openings on the 
base are not obstructed by a carpet.
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