Panasonic Na 16vx1 Operating Instructions

							
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.

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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 with general\
 household waste.For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products\
 to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free o\
f charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent \
new product.Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources\
 and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.  Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designa\
ted collection point.Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European UnionThis symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authoriti\
es or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
 Keeping your laundry eco-friendly				●	Keep	to	the	load	limit	of	each	programme.
				●	 	 The	washing	machine	automatically	adjusts	the	operating	time	of	each	programme	
depending on the load.
				●	You	only	need	to	use	a	preliminary	wash	if	your	laundry	is	heavily	soiled.
				●	 	 Using	the	60°C	Cotton	Eco	programme	instead	of	the	90°C	Cotton	one	will	save	
energy, and will remove ordinary stains.
 Amount of detergent				●	 	
Use	the	correct	amount	of	detergent	based	on	the	detergent	pack	instructions	and	local water hardness.
				●	 	
Adjust	the	amount	of	detergent	depending	on	how	soiled	your	laundry	is.
 When using a tumble dryer				●	 	
To	save	energy,	please	select	the	correct	spin-dry	revolution	speed	according	to	the instruction of your tumble dryer.
●	 	
This	product	complies	with	the	directives	2006/95/EC	and	2004/108/EC.

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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  ...........13
Details of programmes  .......................14
Using your washing machine
Washing  .........................16
Washing delicates  ........18
Washing blankets or 
bedspreads ......................20
Various usage
Cleaning the drum  ..............................22
Preset timer  ........................................23
Individual washing functions  ...............24
Optional functions  ...............................25
Using your washing machine..............26
How to set and reset the child safety  
lock  .......................................................26
How to turn the ‘end of programme’ 
buzzer on or off  ....................................26
How to use laundry starch  ....................27
How to use water softening agent  ........27
Maintenance
Maintenance  .......................................28
Cleaning your washing machine,  
detergent drawer, the filter net of the water 
supply valve, washing machine door seal 
and window  ..........................................28
Preventing a frozen water supply hose/
Cleaning the drain filter  ........................29
Read when the need arises
Troubleshooting  ..................................30
Error display  .......................................32
How to install
Choosing the right location ...................33
Moving and installing  ..........................34
Hose and cable lengths  ......................36
Levelling the washing machine...........36
Water-supply hose  ..............................37
Water-drain hose  ................................38
Connecting to the power supply  .........38
Installation checklist............................39
Checking your washing machine runs 
properly ................................................39
Specifications  .......................Back cover

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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	 machine.	 This	is	particularly	
important if there is no drainage around the washing machine.If the water supply is left on, water pressure may build up and cause a \
leak.
 General Use●	 	 Do	not	install	your	washing	machine	anywhere	that	is	damp	or	exposed	to	the	weather.If you do, it may cause an electric shock, fire, failure or deterioratio\
n. ●		
Do	not	pour	water	directly	onto	any	part	of	the	washing	machine.	It may cause a short circuit or electric shock.●		
Keep	burning	objects	such	as	candles	or	cigarettes,	away	from	the	washing	machine.They may cause a fire or damage. ●		
Keep	flammable	substances	well	away	from	the	washing	machine	–	for	
example	kerosene,	gasoline,	benzene,	paint	thinner	and	alcohol,	or	clothing	
soaked with these.They may cause an explosion or a fire. 
 Power source and cable●	 	 Use	an	independent	household	dedicated	mains	socket,	fully	rated	at	 AC	220V to 240V.If the washing machine is plugged in with other appliances, it may overh\
eat and cause a fire.●Make	sure	the	mains	plug	is	pushed	firmly	in	the	socket. 
A loose connection may overheat and cause electrical shock or a fire. ●		
Check	the	mains	lead	and	mains	plug	for	any	damage. 
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.●		
Unplug	the	mains	lead	when	cleaning	the	washing	machine.
●	 	
Do	not	touch	the	mains	lead	or	mains	plug	with	wet	hands.
It may cause an electric shock.●		
Check	the	mains	plug	regularly	for	dirt. 
If dirt accumulates on the mains plug, it could cause a fire. To prevent this, unplug the cable and clean the mains plug with a dry rag.
	To	Prevent	Injury●		
Do	not	dismantle,	repair	or	modify	the	washing	machine.	
The	 washing	 machine	 could	malfunction	 and	cause	 a	fire	 or	injury.	 If	repairs	 are	needed,	 contact	our dealer.

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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	has	completely stopped.	
Even	if	the	drum	is	spinning	at	low	speed	it	can	cause	an	injury.	 Take	particular	care	of	children in this respect.
 CAUTION
 General Use●	 This	washing	machine	is	only	suitable	for	washing	textiles	labelled	washing	machine-washable.
●	 	
Anchor	bolts	are	used	to	transport	the	washing	machine.	 You	should	remove	
these using a spanner or similar tool before you install the washing mac\
hine.If you do not, it will cause strong vibrations when the washing machine \
is spinning. ●		
Do	not	connect	the	washing	machine	to	hot	water.	The washing machine works with cold  water.●		
Before	 you	start	 using	 the	washing	 machine,	 turn	the	tap	on	to	check	 that	the	hose is properly connected.If it’s not, there may be a water leak. ●		
Do	not	apply	pesticide,	hair	spray	or	deodorant	to	the	washing	machine.
●	 	
Do	 not	 put	any	 electrical	 equipment	 near	the	washing	 machine	 –	for	 example	 a	
TV,	radio	or	battery	charger.
●Do	not	put	too	much	laundry	or	detergent	into	the	washing	machine.
It may cause washing machine troubles.●	Be	careful	not	to	get	your	laundry	caught	in	the	door	when 	you	close	it.	This could cause a water leak or damage to laundry. 
	Power	source,	Mains	lead●		
If	you	disconnect	the	mains	plug,	hold	onto	the	mains	plug 	not	the	cable. 
Pulling the cable may cause an electric shock or a fire. ●		
Do	not	use	a	mains	plug	adaptor	or	extension	cable.	It may overheat and cause a fire.●		
Make	 sure	your	 home	 voltage	 matches	 the	voltage	 displayed	 on	the	 washing	
machine.	If	you	are	not	sure,	contact	an	electrician.
	To	Prevent	Injury●	 	
Do	not	climb	on	the	washing	machine.		
You	may	hurt	yourself	or	damage	the	washing	machine.●		
When	opening	and	closing	the	door	ensure	you	keep	fingers	away	from	the	
door	hinge,	or	this	could	lead	to	injury. ●		 Check	your	washing	for	objects	such	as	nails,	pins,	coins,	 clips	etc.They could damage your laundry or the washing machine. 
●		
Do	not	wash,	rinse	or	spin	water-proof	sheets	or	clothing.These may cause vibration or washing machine failure during spin-drying,\
 which could lead to 
injury,	damage	to	the	washing	machine	or	damage	due	to	water	leaking.	
●		 Be	careful	when	draining	hot	water	or	any	detergent	from	the	drum.To	prevent	an	injury.

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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 flows to 
a drain.(see page 39)
 Accessories
●	Cover	cap	(x4)	(see page 34)
●	Spanner	(see pages 34, 36)	 (	End	A	is	for	adjusting	the	stand	End B is for the anchor bolts)
AB
●Elbow	(see page 38)    For fixing the Water-drain hose
Water-supply valve           ( applicable products only)
Drain filter 
cover(see page 29)
Door seal

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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	you	
choose the correct programme and temperature for each wash.
Preparing the laundry
 Treating stains before washing●	Collar	and	sleeve      Apply stain remover to the stained parts of collars and sleeves.
●	Spots     Apply appropriate stain remover to spots.
●	Dirt	and	solid	stains     Apply stain remover or special soap to stains such as curry, tomato sauce and plant dye, then wash lightly by hand first.
  Items to be put into a cleaning net before going into the washing 
machine●	 	
Bras	with	metal	wires,	tights	and	lace	clothing should all be washed in a cleaning net to prevent damage.
 Checking clothing●	 	
Check	that	any	pockets	on	clothing do not contain any 
objects	which	may	damage	
your clothes and washing machine. ●	
	 Tie	up	any	loose	strings	on	
laundry, close zippers and reverse clothing with the zip inside out. ●	
	
Clothes	that	are	not	colour	
fast should be washed separately. 
They may cause damage to clothing.
Sort other clothes by colour, with denim kept separate.
●		
Remove	any	surplus	hair,	animal fur, sand, and other materials with a brush before washing. ●	
	
If	clothes	have	raised	
fabrics turn them inside out. ●	
	
Apply	softener	before	you	start washing to prevent static.
Before	you	start	washing
Water is poured into the Washing machine to perform an inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, so there may be drops of water or condensation in the Washing machine. This is not an indication of a malfunction.

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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.●		You	can	choose	your	own	spin	speed	for	some programmes.●		Some	spin	speeds	can’t	be	used	for	certain	programmes.
Presets 
●		You	can	choose	when	your	programme	finishes.(see page 23)
Process indicator
●		Shows	you	the	current	stage of the programme, i.e. wash, rinse spin or drain.●		When	the	light	is	out,	the	programme has finished.(see page 24)
Caution
●		When	a	programme	is	running,	you	can’t	add	optional	functions	to	it	or	change	the	wash	temperature. ●	To	change	the	programme,	turn	the	washing	machine	off	and	on	again.	●		To	change	optional	functions,	such	as	rinse	settings	or	spin	speed,	press	the	PAUSE	button	after	water has been added to the drum. ●		You’ll	hear	the	buzzer	when	you	press	the	buttons,	to	help	make	sure	you’ve	chosen	the	right	settings.
Temperature
●		Lets you choose the wash temperature from cold to 90ºC. For example, you may prefer a hotter wash for whites, cotton, or soiled laundry.●		Some temperatures can’t be used for certain wash programmes.(see pages 14-15)
Programme selection dial
●		Use	this	to	choose	the	best	programme	for	your laundry.(see page 12)
*	Example shows display when fully lit.

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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 detection.)For example 1:18=1 hour and 18 minutes* The time shown is only an estimate. How long the programme actually takes may differ according to the amount and type of laundry, the pressure of the water supply and drainage conditions.
Power buttons
●		When	the	washing	machine	is	switched	on,	if after ten minutes you haven’t pressed the START button, the washing machine automatically switches itself off.●		If the washing machine is off, and you see this display, you can’t turn the washing machine back on again until the display goes off.
Child safety lock 
●		Use	this	to	lock	the	door	and	prevent	children climbing into the drum. ●		It	also	locks	the	controls	to	prevent	children starting or stopping programmes accidentally. (see page 26)* Example) Display on NA-16VX1
How to lock or unlock the door
The door is automatically locked 
while any programme is running.
 sign is shown while the door is 
locked.* The door normally clicks when it locks or unlocks.
Caution
●		Switching	the	washing	machine	off	at	the plug doesn’t unlock the door. ●		If	the	door	is	locked	and	you	switch	the	washing machine off – or if there’s a power cut – it will stay locked until you turn it back on again.*  This is different from the child safety lock.(see page 26)
To unlock the door while a 
programme is running
During operation
Press the 
START button.   
After	the	drum	stops	spinning,	the door will automatically unlock and will be signaled with a clicking sound. This can take about a minute.*  If you have to unlock the door mid-programme, try to make sure you don’t flood the floor with water from the drum.

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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	programmes.
 Powdered  detergent
●		
If	you	forget	to	add	detergent,	you	can	drain	the washing machine by running a Drain 
only	function,	using	the	MODE	button.
Then you can add detergent and start the programme again. (Detergent only reaches the drum when water flushes through the detergent drawer).●		 To	prevent	powdered	detergent	staying	in the drawer:●	 	
Dry	the	inside	of	the	drawer	with	a	cloth.
●	 	
Make	sure	the	powder	isn’t	lumpy	when	you	
add it.
Detergent drawer
For main washing cycle
How much detergent do I use?This can depend on:1.  How soiled your laundry is      Light soil –    no visible stains or marks
      Normal –        light stains and marks visible
      Heavy soil –   large or ground-in stains and 
marks
2. The amount of laundry
3.  Water hardness
	 	 	 	
You	can	find	out	more	about	water	hardness	in your area by calling your local water authority.
●	 	
If	the	rinse	cycle	isn’t	removing	all	the	
detergent	from	your	wash,	use	less	
detergent or try the Extra Rinse function.
	 Do	 not	 use	 washing	 machine,	
when remove the detergent 
drawer.  
(It may cause a water leak or 
it may not work normally)Add tub cleaning detergent or bleach to this compartment.

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