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Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
(Household use)
Model No.NA-16VX1
NA-16VG1
NA-14VA1
Thank you for buying a Panasonic washing 
machine.
●		These	Operating	Instructions	will	help	you	
use it properly and safely.
●		In	particular,	make	sure	you	read	the	
Safety Precautions on pages 4 and 5 
before you use your washing machine. 
●		Complete	the	guarantee	card,	including	
the purchase date and dealer's name, and 
keep it safely.

NA-16VX1_E.indb   12009/08/05   11:33:30 

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Consider the environment
 Disposing of packaging      The packaging we use 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 should not be mixed...

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Contents
Read before using
Consider the environment ....................2
Safety precautions (Please observe these 
fully.)  .............................................................4
Know	your	washing	machine  ................
6
Before you start washing  ......................7
Using the buttons..................................8
How to lock or unlock the door  .............9
How to add detergent and softener   ...10
Selecting the programme  ...................12
Power and water consumption...

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Safety precautions (Please observe these fully.) 
Please read the following instructions to avoid danger to you or your pr\
operty.
  We have split our safety precautions into two degrees of danger.
WARNINGThis describes issues which could cause death or 
serious	injury.
CAUTIONThis	describes	issues	which	could	cause	injury	or	damage your belongings.
 WARNING
●	 	 If	you	will	not	be	using	the	washing	machine	for	a	while,	such	as	when	you	go	
on	 holiday,	 turn	off	the	 water	 supply	 to	the	 washing...

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Read before using
Safety precautions
 WARNING
●		
This	appliance	is	not	intended	for	use	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 to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●		 Do	not	touch	the	laundry	inside	the	washing	machine,	until 	the	drum...

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Know your washing machine
Detergent drawer(see page 10)
Door
Water-drain 
hoseAdjustable	
stands(see page 36)
Drum
(washing/
spin-drying tub)
Door opening button                (Push door opening button and open with the right end of a door.)
Mains lead/
Mains plugDo not fold the mains lead when the washing machine is running.
Water-supply hose
Check before using
1Secure the Water-
supply hose.
2Open the tap.
Caution
After finishing, turn the tap off.
3Connect the power.
4Make sure the 
drain hose...

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Read before usingKnow	your	washing	machine
Before you start washing
Before	the	first	use
Do not put anything into the washing machine.Cotton 40 ºC programme is the default setting. Run the washing machin\
e for the first time without any detergent or clothing to rinse out any residue or\
 moisture.
Organizing	laundry
●	
	
Read	the	washing	label	on	each	garment	to	help	you	sort	your	washing	into	different loads.
●	 	
Sort	the	laundry	by	colour,	type	of	fabric	and	by	how	soiled	it	is. 	This	will	help...

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Example) Display on NA-16VG1Example) Display on NA-14VA1
*	Example shows display when fully lit.*	Example shows display when fully lit.
Using the buttons
Optional functions
●		You	can	add	functions	to	each	basic programme to suit your laundry needs.●		Some	functions	don’t	apply	to	certain programmes.(see pages 14-15, 25)
Progress indicator
●		Tells	you	how	far	through each cycle your washing is.*  on model NA-16VX1 only.
Spin speed
●		Shows	the	spin	speed	(in	rpm)	for	the	programme you’ve selected.●...

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Read before using
Using the buttonsHow to lock or unlock the door
Mode selector
●		Use	this	to	select	additional	functions	for	each programme, such as rinsing and spin cycles, and for the Drain only function.
Start/Pause
●		Press	this	button	to	start or pause your wash programme.
Remaining time indicator
●		Tells	you	roughly	how	long	until	the	programme	ends.●		Detects	the	weight	of	the	laundry	when	the	programme	starts	and	gives	an approximate time for your chosen programme to run.( flashes during...

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How to add detergent and softener 
  Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the 
correct compartment.
  Only use detergents recommended for fully-automated washing 
machine. Refer to the instructions on the packaging for appropriate 
amounts to use for different wash programmes.
 Liquid  detergent
Add detergent to the relevant 
compartment in the drawer:
 Liquid detergent●	 	
Don’t	use	for	Prewash	programmes.	 (see page 25)
 Liquid mild detergent●	Use	for	Wool	wash...
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