User manual PANASONIC NA-140VG3,MV

[. . . ] ® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 140VG3 NA - 168VG3 NA - 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 the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Washing Instructions Optional Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions 02 04 12 20 22 25 30 NA-168VG3_English. indb 1 2011-3-17 15:09:48 Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging The packaging used to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. [. . . ] --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. Fold it while putting it into the drum. Both ends of blanket should be directed inward the drum. Caution Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads into balls, nor haphazardly fold them. This may cause excessive vibration and damage the laundry or the appliance. Washing Instructions - 19 NA-168VG3_English. indb 19 2011-3-17 15:10:00 Optional Functions Individual washing functions (Process selection) You can select a single process, or combine several processes by selecting individual washing functions. Note You cannot select individual washing functions in the Rapid 15 programme. Function Rinse only Spin only Wash - Rinse Rinse - Spin Drain only to select Additional functions Depending on the programme, you can combine different additional functions. Note Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 16-17. ) If you select an unavailable function, an error alarm will sound. Press one or more of the function you wish to combine. buttons Function Eco Description Washing consumes less energy and water but takes longer. Washing times will be shorter than those of the basic programmes, suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Rinse your laundry more thoroughly with an extra rinsing process. Description Rinse washed laundry (Rinse water remains) Spin-dry washed laundry Wash and rinse laundry (Rinse water remains) Rinse and spin-dry washed laundry Drain water from the drum Speed Extra Rinse Prewash Prewash cycle for heavily soiled laundry Easy Ironing --Make ironing easier by spin-drying your laundry more gently (at 800 r/min or less). --After washing has finished, the laundry is rotated intermittently for up to 30 minutes or until the door is opened. --Reduces wrinkles and helps to unravel tangled laundry. -- Whenever you start washing, the process display flashes to show which function is in progress. -- With the Spin only or Rinse - Spin function, if there is any water in the drum operation starts from the drain process. 20 - Washing Instructions NA-168VG3_English. indb 20 2011-3-17 15:10:01 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 1617. ) Changing a preset time 1. Press the Off button, and then press the On button. 2. Choose the desired programme and optional functions. Cancelling a preset time Press the Off button. (All settings will be cancelled. ) Checking a preset time Press the Time button. 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. [. . . ] 2) Location Is the appliance on a flat, stable surface?3) Water-supply hose Is it free from leaks?4) Water-drain hose Is it free from leaks?Does it drain normally? 5 6 5 6 5) Adjustable stands Are they bolted securely to the appliance? [. . . ]