Panasonic NA-16VX1, NA-16VG1, NA-14VA1 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

washing machine

Wash

Rinse/Spin

Time

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●While the washing machine is washing, you cannot change

Buttons don’t work the programme, temperature and process settings (but you

can change the rinse or spin settings).

●Door lock may be active. (see page 9)

●Child safety lock may be active.(see page 26)

Door doesn’t open ●The water temperature or level could be too high.

●Clothing may be caught in the door. If so, press the door opening button while pushing the door.

●Rubber parts may give off a smell when you first start using

Unusual odour

the washing machine, but this goes away over time.

●You can wash the drum by running the Tub Clean

 

 

programme (see page 22)

You can’t see any water

●This is normal: the water level is below the window.

There’s no water

●The water tap might be turned off.

●The water hose or water-supply hose may be frozen.

going into the

●Your water supply may be disrupted.

washing machine

●The water-supply valve filter, at the joint of the water-supply

 

hose, may be clogged (see page 28)

There’s only a small

●If you have paused the programme and you restart, the

washing machine may drain some water.

amount of water

●Don’t pour water in through the door.

 

Water adds up during

●This is normal: water is supplied automatically as the

washing

level lowers, and with heavy loads the water may fill up

repeatedly.

 

Water drains away

●This is normal: water often drains and refills to wash off

during washing

excess foam. (This is called foam detection.)

There’s no water

 

 

going into the

●Before rinsing, the washing machine spins to drain water

washing machine

remaining from the wash. The water will fill up after that.

during rinse operation

 

Rinsing begins

●If your laundry has collected to one side of the drum, rinsing

will start automatically to correct the imbalance.

before the spinning

●If there’s excess foam after washing, water may drain and

finishes

refill to wash it off. (This is called foam detection.)

 

During the spin-dry,

●This is normal. The washing machine has detected an

the drum stops and

unbalanced load and is trying to correct it.

rotates several times

 

A foam and water

●Although a foam and water may remain with the state of

remain in a door or

clothing and the amount of detergent, it does not have

door seal

influence on the performance of a rinse.

Spin starting is

●This is normal. Although spin starting may be repeated, it is

repeated.

a function made to spin quietly.

 

 

 

●The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually,

The displayed

and this can change the time displayed. The displayed time is

standard times, which may differ from the actual time required.

remaining time

●The remaining time will increase if an extra rinse and spin

changes

is required to correct the imbalance caused by laundry

 

collecting to one side of the drum.

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Contents Operating Instructions Washing Machine Household useConsider the environment Contents Power source and cable General UseTo Prevent Injury Power source, Mains lead Check before using AccessoriesKnow your washing machine 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 toBuzzer will sound when the programme is complete Into the detergent5drawer 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 wantUsing your washing machine How to set and reset the child safety lockSwitch the washing machine on How to use laundry starch How to use water softening agentLocal hardness Water quality Total hardness Mmol/l 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 doInstalling a built-in washing machine Choosing the right locationRight place for your washing machine Moving and installing Removing the anchor boltsMoving the washing machine from one location to another Attaching the anchor boltsBefore you move the washing machine 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 MPaConnecting to the power supply Water-drain hoseDraining to a sink or wash-basin 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
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