Panasonic NA-14VA1, NA-16VX1, NA-16VG1 operating instructions Power source, Mains lead

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WARNING

●This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ●Do not touch the laundry inside the washing machine, until the drum has

completely stopped.

Even if the drum is spinning at low speed it can cause an injury. Take particular care of children in this respect.

CAUTION

General Use

●This washing machine is only suitable for washing textiles labelled washing machine-washable.

●Anchor bolts are used to transport the washing machine. You should remove these using a spanner or similar tool before you install the washing machine.

If you do not, it will cause strong vibrations when the washing machine is spinning.

●Do not connect the washing machine to hot water.

The washing machine works with cold water.

●Before you start using the washing machine, turn the tap on to check that the hose is properly connected.

If it’s not, there may be a water leak.

●Do not apply pesticide, hair spray or deodorant to the washing machine.

●Do not put any electrical equipment near the washing machine – for example a TV, radio or battery charger.

●Do not put too much laundry or detergent into the washing machine.

It may cause washing machine troubles.

●Be careful not to get your laundry caught in the door when you close it.

This could cause a water leak or damage to laundry.

Power source, Mains lead

●If you disconnect the mains plug, hold onto the mains plug not the cable.

Pulling the cable may cause an electric shock or a fire.

●Do not use a mains plug adaptor or extension cable.

It may overheat and cause a fire.

●Make sure your home voltage matches the voltage displayed on the washing machine. If you are not sure, contact an electrician.

To Prevent Injury

●Do not climb on the washing machine.

You may hurt yourself or damage the washing machine.

●When opening and closing the door ensure you keep fingers away from the door hinge, or this could lead to injury.

●Check your washing for objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips etc.

They could damage your laundry or the washing machine.

●Do not wash, rinse or spin water-proof sheets or clothing.

These may cause vibration or washing machine failure during spin-drying, which could lead to injury, damage to the washing machine or damage due to water leaking.

●Be careful when draining hot water or any detergent from the drum.

To prevent an injury.

Read before using Safety precautions

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Contents Washing Machine Household use Operating InstructionsConsider the environment Contents To Prevent Injury Power source and cableGeneral Use Power source, Mains lead Know your washing machine Check before usingAccessories 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 to5drawer Buzzer will sound when the programme is completeInto the detergent 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 functionsSwitch 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 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 doRight place for your washing machine Installing a built-in washing machineChoosing the right location Removing the anchor bolts Moving and installingBefore you move the washing machine Moving the washing machine from one location to anotherAttaching the anchor bolts 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 MPaDraining to a sink or wash-basin Connecting to the power supplyWater-drain hose 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
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