Panasonic Na 140vg3w Operating Instructions
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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/ - Lingerie programmes. The wash might finish before or after - preset times depending on the kind of laundry, the temperature, and the conditions of water supply and drainage. 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. Setting a preset time Continuously press the Time button until the desired preset time is displayed. Changing a preset time Press the Off button, and then press 1. the On button. Choose the desired programme and 2. optional functions. Set a preset time. 3. Cancelling a preset time Press the Off button. (All settings will be cancelled.) Checking a preset time Press the Time button. Child safety lock The child safety lock prevents children from climbing into the drum and getting trapped. This function keeps the door closed and locked even when the appliance is not in use. It also disables the control buttons. Activating/deactivating child safety lock Switch on the appliance. 1. Press and hold the Mode button for at 2. least 5 seconds. The symbols light up to show that the child safety lock is activated. To deactivate, hold down the mode 3. button again for 5 seconds (please ignore three beeps heard, keep mode button pressed until it unlocks) NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 212011-5-20 11:39:57
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 - appliance. Do NOT use cream cleansers, - 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 Cotton programme once a month. (If you use a scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.) Caution Viruses and bacteria are not killed in water temperature of 40°C. Pathogens can spread via the commingling of clothes and thus transmit diseases. Pathogens die at 60°C or higher. However, using water temperatures up to 90°C is unnecessary. Note Do NOT put laundry nor laundry detergent into the appliance while it is being cleaned. If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach, put it into the detergent drawer before starting the wash. The appropriate amount to be used is about 30 ml. (See pages 10-11.) Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly. Detergent build up may develop mould. Pull out the detergent drawer. 1. Remove the detergent drawer by 2. simultaneously lifting and pulling it. Pull your finger on the tab near the 3. front of the softener cover then pull it up to remove it from the detergent drawer. Wash out the old detergent with 4. water. Use a cloth to wipe the water from the appliance. The softener cover press it down to 5. move to original point of detergent drawer. Then move the detergent drawer by inserting. Softener cover NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 222011-5-20 11:39:57
Maintenance - 23 Maintenance Cleaning the door seal and window After each wash, perform the following:Remove any objects from the door seal. - Wipe the window and seal to remove lint - 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 out the pump hose and remove 3. the cap to drain the water. After all the water has drained away, 4. loosen the drain filter. Carefully loosen the drain filter. More 5. water may drain out. This is normal. Turn the drain filter anticlockwise to 6. unscrew it. Then, remove it. Remove any lint and debris. 7. Replace the drain filter. 8. Replace the cap and pump hose to 9. the original position. Caution BE CAREFUL when draining hot water. Cap Pump hose Drain filter NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 232011-5-20 11:39:58
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 is supplied with the hose 7. fitted with a water-supply valve turn off the tap supplying the appliance, disconnect the hose from the tap, and then clean the filter on hose in the same way. Reconnect the water-supply hose. 8. Tighten the plastic joint firmly. Turn on the tap, then check for leaks. 9. Preventing a frozen water-supply hose If the appliance is delivered in freezing weather conditions, after setting up, leave it at room temperature for 24 hours before using. This will ensure that the water-supply hose does not get clogged up with ice. If your water-supply hose freezes, perform the following procedures: Wrap warm towels around the joints 1. of the water-supply hose. Add 2 to 3 litres of warm water to the 2. drum. Start washing with the Drain only 3. function, using the Mode button. (See page 20.)Joints Tap Water-supply hose about 50°C NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 242011-5-20 11:39:59
Troubleshooting - 25 Fault Checklist ProblemCause Washing 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.) - 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.) Wash No water going into the appliance. The water tap might be turned off. - The water-supply hose may be frozen. (See page 24.) - The water supply may be disrupted. - The water-supply filter may be clogged. (See page 24.) - There is only a small amount of water. If you have paused the washing and then restart it, the - appliance may drain out some water. Do NOT pour water in through the door. Water builds up during the washing. This is normal; water is automatically supplied if the - amount of water has decreased. For heavy loads, the water may fill up repeatedly. Water drains out during the washing. This is normal; the water frequently drains out and builds - up in order to wash away excess foam. This feature is called foam detection. NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 252011-5-20 11:39:59
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 - 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 the laundry shifting to one side of 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, the drum stops and rotates several times. This is normal; the appliance has detected an unbalanced - load and is trying to correct it. Foam and water remain in the door or door seal. Although some foam and water might remain depending - upon the state of the laundry and the amount of detergent used, the performance of the rinse cycle is unaffected. Spin cycle repeatedly starts and stops. This is normal; intermittent spinning of the tub helps the - spin process to operate quietly. The laundry may be too light. If so, add one or two bath - towels. TimeThe displayed remaining time changes. The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually. - Thus, the time displayed may change. The remaining time increases if an extra rinsing and - spinning are required to correct an unbalanced load, which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of the drum. NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 262011-5-20 11:40:00
Troubleshooting - 27 Fault Checklist ProblemCause 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. 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. - The type of detergent you are using may cause excess - foam. Fabric softener overflows. The softener may have exceeded the MAX level for the - detergent drawer. (See page 11.) You may have spilt the liquid by closing the detergent - drawer too strongly. After the wash has finished, powdered detergent residue remains. You may have put powdered detergent directly into the - drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer. Noise There is an unusual noise or vibration. There may be metal items in the drum. - The anchor bolts may not have been removed. (See page - 32.) The appliance may be on a sloping or unstable surface. - If none of the above is the cause, contact your local Customer Service Centre. There is noise when the water drains out. This is normal; it is noise created by the operation of the - drain pump. The fan makes noise. This is normal; the fan is cooling off the electric parts. - NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 272011-5-20 11:40:00
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 - 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 - 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 supply back on, and switch on the appliance again. The water supply is disrupted. When the water is supplied again, it may be impure at first. - You have to disconnect the water-supply hose and drain away the impure water through the tap. Make sure that the water-supply hose has been reconnected before using the appliance. The display is not clear. The appliance may be in a brightly lit or sunlit area. - NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 282011-5-20 11:40:00
Troubleshooting - 29 Error Display Unable to drainWhat 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 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, especially small loads, in order to ensure quiet operation and achieve the best results. This is not a malfunction. Perform any one of the following solutions. What to do If the laundry is too heavy, untangle clumps of clothing. - If the laundry is too heavy because items, such as blankets, are - too large, reduce the load. If the laundry is too light, add one or two bath towels. - If the appliance is on an unstable or uneven surface, change - the setting location. After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then start the wash again. Unable to supply water What to do Check for any of following problems. The tap is closed. - The water pipe or hose is frozen. - The water supply has been disrupted. - The water-supply filter is clogged. (See page 24.) - After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then start the wash again. If the red mark appears in the hose with water-supply valve, it have been stop the water supply. You should replace with a new hose. Hose with water-supply valve (No.AXW12C-7SR0) An error display starting with H. What to do Press the Off button. If the display stays on, or if it reappears when you press the Start button, unplug the appliance and contact your local Customer Service Centre. NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 292011-5-20 11:40:00
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. 582596 240 516594625 38 845 Dimension in millimetres CautionInstall the appliance on a flat, - stable surface to avoid excessive vibration and noise. If the floor is not flat and stable, contact your local Customer Service Centre. Do NOT install the appliance in - direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing. Do NOT let metallic portions of the - appliance come into contact with metal sinks or other appliances. The installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.1. NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 302011-5-20 11:40:01