Panasonic Na 148vg3w Operating Instructions

Read Before Using  02
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  04 Washing Instructions   12
Optional Functions  20 Maintenance   22
Troubleshooting   25
Installation Instructions  30
Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine (Domestic use)
Model No.
 NA - 140VG3NA - 148VG3
®
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 th\
e  instructions completely....

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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 electrical & electronic equipment 
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or 
accompanying documents means that 
used electrical and electronic products...

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Contents
Read Before Using
Consider the Environment........2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........ 4
Checking Your Washing Machine  . .6
Your washing machine  .............6
Accessories ...................... 6
Before You Start Washing........7
Checking before use ...............7
Before initial use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the laundry  ..............7
Using the Buttons  .............. 8
Unlocking the door  ................ 9
Adding Detergent and Other  
Chemicals...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and follow these safety 
precautions.
 WARNING
This describes issues which could 
cause death or serious injury.
General UseThis appliance is not intended for use 
 
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by persons (including children) with 
reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unless they have been given 
supervision or instruction concerning use 
of the appliance by a person responsible 
for their safety.
Children should be supervised...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To Prevent InjuryThe installation of the appliance should 
 
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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 any accident or 
damage caused.
Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the 
 
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appliance.  
There is a possibility the appliance may 
malfunction which may...

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Checking Your Washing Machine
Your 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 anchor bolts.
B
A
Cover cap (x4) (see pages 32-33)
Water-supply hose (see page 34)
Either one of these hoses is supplied with 
the appliance.
Detergent drawer...

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Before You Start Washing
Checking before 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, see page 35.
Before initial use
The default setting is the 40ºC Cotton 
programme. For the appliance’s initial 
operation, operate it WITHOUT any 
detergent...

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Using the Buttons
Power buttons
1. 
If you do not press the Start button 
 
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within 10 minutes after the appliance 
has been switched on, the appliance 
automatically switches itself off.
The display below appears for 3 
 
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seconds after the appliance has 
been switched off. You cannot turn 
the appliance on until this display 
disappears.
Start/Pause button
2. 
Press this button to start or pause the 
wash programme.
Programme selection dial
3. 
Use this dial to choose the best...

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Using the Buttons
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Process indicator
9. 
This indicator shows the current process 
 
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of the programme. The process consists 
of wash 
, rinse , spin , and drain 
.
The light goes off when the wash is 
 
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finished.
Remaining time indicator
10. 
This indicator shows the approximate 
 
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time until the washing finishes. For 
example, ‘1:18’ means 1 hour and 18 
minutes.
The time is acquired from the weight of 
 
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the laundry measured when washing 
starts.
Unlocking the door...

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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Detergent compartment
The following detergents and additives may 
be added to this compartment:Detergent
 
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Water softening agent
 
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Stain remover
 
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Tub cleaning detergent or bleach
 
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If you use multiple chemicals in this 
compartment for washing, add them in the 
following order: 1. Detergent
2. Water softening agent
3. Stain remover
Detergent
Use only detergents that are recommended 
for fully-automated washing machines. 
Please use low...