Panasonic Essential Features and Safety Tips for Your Washer/Dryer

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Using your washing machine

How to set and reset the child safety lock

The child safety lock prevents children climbing into the washing machine drum and getting trapped. It keeps the door closed and locked even when the washing machine is not in use.

It also locks the control buttons.

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1 Switch the washing machine on.
2	Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more.
	(The sign	lights to confirm the child safety lock is active.)

●Press the button in the same way to unlock. (The sign goes off.)

How to turn the ‘end of programme’ buzzer on or off

1 Press the START and power

ON buttons at the same

time,

2 and keep pressing the

START button for at least three seconds.

You’ll hear the buzzer sound to confirm the buzzer is switched on or off. ●To enable the buzzer to sound, repeat step 1and 2.

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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

Using your washing machine

How to set and reset the child safety lock

1 Switch the washing machine on.

Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more.