User manual PANASONIC NA-148VB4

[. . . ] ® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 148VB4 NA - 147VB4 NA - 128VB4 NA - 127VB4 Thank you for purchasing this appliance. -  or optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions F carefully. -  efore connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the B instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Washing Instructions Optional Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions 02 04 14 22 23 27 31 English NA-148VB4_English. indb 1 2011-12-26 13:58:14 Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging The packaging used to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. [. . . ] (See page 22. ) -- Use hangers for shirts, blouses and trousers. You may wrap a towel around the hanger to approximate the clothing’s shoulder width so that it will retain its shape as it dries. If clothing shrinks in the wash Spread the item out to its original size on an ironing board. Use dress pins to hold the size and shape. Then, use an iron to steam it and leave it to dry. 20 - Washing Instructions NA-148VB4_English. indb 20 2011-12-26 13:58:19 Washing Blankets and Bedspreads Bedding programme For details about washing instructions, see pages 14-15. -- Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or , ). handwash symbol ( -- Wash only one blanket at a time. 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) 2. Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum. Fold it while putting it into the drum. Putting bedding into the drum 1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads into a quarter of their original size. 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. They prevent the laundry from spinning properly. Washing Instructions - 21 NA-148VB4_English. indb 21 2011-12-26 13:58:19 Optional Functions Extra Rinse function Note Extra Rinse functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 18-19. ) If you select it when it is unavailable, an error alarm will sound. Press the Extra Rinse button select the function. Function Extra Rinse Description Rinse your laundry more thoroughly with an extra rinsing process. to Preset timer You can use the timer to preset the wash to start anywhere from 1 to 24 hours later. 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 Set a preset time after you have selected the programmed and optional functions (see page 14). 1. Continuously press the Time button until the desired preset time is displayed. 2. Press the Temperature button or the Extra Rinse button to set the preset time. -- To cancel the preset time Press the Time button. -- To change the preset time Press the Time button, then redo the setting from step 1. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to activate the countdown. -- To cancel the preset time Turn the programme selection dial to ‘Off’. [. . . ] 1) Aquastop system If a water leak is detected in the water inlet hose, the system stops supplying water automatically. This system is only functions with hoses with water supply valves. 2) Overflow detection If water in the appliance increases to a certain level, this function stops the water supply and activates the drain pump. Caution --The water-drain hose must be removed from the hook on the rear side of the appliance before the appliance is operated. [. . . ]