Panasonic NA-16VX1, NA-16VG1 Choosing the right location, Right place for your washing machine

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Choosing the right location

Entrust the installation of the product to our dealer or service agent.

The right place for your washing machine

●Make sure there’s enough space for your washing machine – see the dimensions on the back cover.

●Install your washing machine on a flat, stable surface, to avoid excessive vibration and noise.

●If your floor isn’t flat and stable, contact your Customer Service Centre.

●Don’t install your washing machine in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing.

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Other things to avoid:

●That the openings of base must not be obstructed by a carpet.

●Don’t let metallic part of the washing machine touch other metal surfaces of, sinks or other appliances.

Installing a built-in washing machine

●You need a space at least 60cm wide and extra 3mm space from the top and back of the washing machine.

●The counter above the washing machine must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards.

●Be sure to connect the mains plug to an independent household dedicated mains socket, and also to the easily disconnectable position.

●Ask a sales dealer or service agent to install a metal cover on the washing machine (sold separately), instead of the standard cover panel, if the height of a space is 821-845mm.

Metal cover

Separately sold accessories

If you need any accessories (such as the metal cover for built-in washing machine) contact your local Customer Service Centre.

●Metal cover (AXW4595-7FH0)

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Contents Washing Machine Household use Operating InstructionsConsider the environment Contents Power source and cable General UseTo Prevent Injury Power source, Mains lead Check before using AccessoriesKnow your washing machine Do not put anything into the washing machine Before you start washingTreating stains before washing Checking clothingOptional functions Temperature Using the buttonsPresets Process indicatorPower buttons Remaining time indicatorMode selector Child safety lockPowdered detergent How to add detergent and softener Liquid mild detergent How much detergent do I use?Water softening agent For prewash cyclesProgramme Description Max load Selecting the programmeOptional Max Power Water Time Function Load Power and water consumptionProgramme CottonFor the best washing performance Details of programmesSpeed of spin-dry revolution Time requiredChanging programmes while operating Switch setting Optional functions1Press the door opening button, Washing2Close the door 3Turn the programme selection dial either way toBuzzer will sound when the programme is complete Into the detergent5drawer Tips for Wool/Silk programme Washing delicatesTips for hanging delicate items to dry If clothing shrinks in the washTo open the door and add laundry to the drum Press the power on buttonSelect the Wool/Silk or Delicates programme Select any optional functions Add detergent to the drawerFold blanket or bedspread Washing blankets or bedspreadsPut the blanket or bedspread to the drum Fold into four, like soSelect the Duvet programme With no laundry in the drum, press Power on button Cleaning the drumTo select Tub Clean Remaining time will be displayedPreset timer Preset timerBuzzer will sound when Programme is complete To open the door. Put your laundry in the drumIndividual washing functions Press the Mode button to select a functionPress the function buttons you want Optional functionsUsing 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 If water isn’t draining properly MaintenanceIf your water supply hose freezes Cleaning the drain filterTroubleshooting Foam There’s not muchThere’s a lot of foam There’s no foamDrain filter is not set What to do Unable to drain What to doInstalling a built-in washing machine Choosing the right locationRight place for your washing machine Removing the anchor bolts Moving and installingMoving the washing machine from one location to another Attaching the anchor boltsBefore you move the washing machine Levelling the washing machine Hose and cable lengthsWater-supply hose Connecting the water-supply hosePoints to remember 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 Checking your washing machine runs properly Installation checklistLeak check Vibration and noise checkWashing machine dimensions in millimetres SpecificationsCarrying the washing machine Two or more people must carry the washing machine