Panasonic NA-14VA1, NA-16VX1, NA-16VG1 operating instructions Consider the environment

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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 of 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 designated 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 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.

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 Operating Instructions Washing Machine Household useConsider the environment Contents To Prevent Injury Power source and cableGeneral Use Power source, Mains lead Know your washing machine Check before usingAccessories Treating stains before washing Before you start washingDo not put anything into the washing machine Checking clothingPresets Using the buttonsOptional functions Temperature Process indicatorMode selector Remaining time indicatorPower buttons Child safety lock Liquid mild detergent How to add detergent and softenerPowdered detergent How much detergent do I use?For prewash cycles Water softening agentSelecting the programme Programme Description Max loadProgramme Power and water consumptionOptional Max Power Water Time Function Load CottonSpeed of spin-dry revolution Details of programmesFor the best washing performance Time requiredSwitch setting Optional functions Changing programmes while operating2Close the door Washing1Press the door opening button, 3Turn the programme selection dial either way to5drawer Buzzer will sound when the programme is completeInto the detergent Tips for hanging delicate items to dry Washing delicatesTips for Wool/Silk programme If clothing shrinks in the washSelect the Wool/Silk or Delicates programme Press the power on buttonTo open the door and add laundry to the drum Select any optional functions Add detergent to the drawerPut the blanket or bedspread to the drum Washing blankets or bedspreadsFold blanket or bedspread Fold into four, like soSelect the Duvet programme To select Tub Clean Cleaning the drumWith no laundry in the drum, press Power on button Remaining time will be displayedBuzzer will sound when Programme is complete Preset timerPreset timer To open the door. Put your laundry in the drumPress the Mode button to select a function Individual washing functionsOptional functions Press the function buttons you wantSwitch the washing machine on Using your washing machineHow to set and reset the child safety lock Local hardness Water quality Total hardness Mmol/l How to use laundry starchHow to use water softening agent Maintenance If water isn’t draining properlyCleaning the drain filter If your water supply hose freezesTroubleshooting There’s a lot of foam There’s not muchFoam There’s no foamUnable to drain What to do Drain filter is not set What to doRight place for your washing machine Installing a built-in washing machineChoosing the right location Moving and installing Removing the anchor boltsBefore you move the washing machine Moving the washing machine from one location to anotherAttaching the anchor bolts Hose and cable lengths Levelling the washing machinePoints to remember Connecting the water-supply hoseWater-supply hose Optimum water pressure in the main pipe is 0.03 MPa 1.0 MPaDraining to a sink or wash-basin Connecting to the power supplyWater-drain hose Leak check Installation checklistChecking your washing machine runs properly Vibration and noise checkCarrying the washing machine SpecificationsWashing machine dimensions in millimetres Two or more people must carry the washing machine