User manual PANASONIC NA-127VB5WGB

[. . . ] For information on recycling, contact your local authority. Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Information on disposal for users of waste electrical & electronic equipment (private households) Eco-friendly Laundry - Keep to the load limit of each programme. - The washing machine automatically adjusts the operating time of each programme depending on the load. [. . . ] (See page 20. ) 18 - Washing Instructions NA-168VG3_English. indb 18 2011-1-24 11:25:08 Washing Bedding and Outdoor Wear Bedding programme - Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or handwash symbol ( , ). Washable - 100% synthetic fibre blankets ­ up to 3 kg - 100% synthetic fibre futons and 100% cotton blankets ­ up to 1. 5 kg (single bed size) - Sheets - Bedspreads - 100% synthetic fibre undersheets Non-washable - 100% wool blankets - Long-piled blankets - Electric blankets (including cover) Note Avoid using blanket nets. They prevent the laundry from spinning properly. Outdoor programme Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash, handwash, , , ). or no dry cleaning symbol ( Washable Synthetic fabric outdoor wear, for example, rainwear, outerwear jackets and trousers ­ up to 3 kg Non-washable - Clothing with cotton lining or padding, or down feathers - Sleeping bags and synthetic fabric covers Note - Before washing, close any zippers and button up the clothing. - Do not wash clothing in laundry nets by itself because the load will be unbalanced and not be smoothly washed. - Water repellent finishes might be washed out over time. To restore water repellency, iron the garment with a low temperature setting, dry it in a dryer, or re-apply a commercially available water repellent treatment. If a treatment is used, follow the product's instructions, or the instructions in the garment. - We recommend laying down towels in front of the appliance when taking out water-repellent clothing after the spin cycle because water may drip from the clothing. Putting bedding into the drum 1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads into a quarter of their original size. 2. Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum. 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. 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. Activating/deactivating child safety lock 1. Press and hold the Mode button for at least 5 seconds. symbols light up to show that The the child safety lock is activated. To deactivate, hold down the mode button again for 5 seconds (please ignore three beeps heard, keep mode button pressed until it unlocks) Washing Instructions - 21 NA-168VG3_English. indb 21 2011-1-24 11:25:10 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. Warning - Do NOT splash water over the appliance. - Do NOT use cream cleansers, thinners, nor products containing alcohol or paraffin oil. Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly. Softener cover 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. [. . . ] - Do NOT let the tip of the water- drain hose dip into the drained water. This can cause water to flow back into the appliance. Draining to a drain hose Water-drain hose Caution Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the drain hose. Draining to a sink or wash-basin Elbow Connecting to the power supply Name plate Caution - Secure the water-drain hose so that it will not come out of the basin. Caution The name plate indicates the rated power that the appliance needs. [. . . ]