Contents | Panasonic NA-16VX1, NA-16VG1, NA-14VA1 specs

Contents
Read before using
Consider the environment	2
Safety precautions (Please observe these
fully.)	4
Know your washing machine	6
Before you start washing	7
Using the buttons	8
How to lock or unlock the door	9
How to add detergent and softener ....	10
Selecting the programme	12
Power and water consumption	13
Details of programmes	14
Using your washing machine
Washing	16
Washing delicates	18
Washing blankets or
bedspreads	20
Various usage
Cleaning the drum	22
Preset timer	23
Individual washing functions	24
Optional functions	25
Using your washing machine	26
How to set and reset the child safety
lock	26
How to turn the ‘end of programme’
buzzer on or off	26
How to use laundry starch	27
How to use water softening agent	27


Maintenance
Maintenance		28
Cleaning your washing machine,
detergent drawer, the filter net of the water
supply valve, washing machine door seal
and window		28
Preventing a frozen water supply hose/
Cleaning the drain filter		29
Read when the need arises
Troubleshooting		30
Error display		32
How to install
Choosing the right location		33
Moving and installing		34
Hose and cable lengths		36
Levelling the washing machine		36
Water-supply hose		37
Water-drain hose		38
Connecting to the power supply		38
Installation checklist		39
Checking your washing machine runs
properly		39
Specifications	Back cover

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

Contents

Washing Machine Household use Operating Instructions Consider the environment Contents Power source and cable General UseTo Prevent Injury Power source, Mains lead Check before using AccessoriesKnow your washing machine Checking clothing Before you start washingDo not put anything into the washing machine Treating stains before washing Process indicator Using the buttonsOptional functions Temperature Presets Child safety lock Remaining time indicatorPower buttons Mode selector How much detergent do I use? How to add detergent and softenerPowdered detergent  Liquid mild detergent Water softening agent For prewash cycles Programme Description Max load Selecting the programme Cotton Power and water consumptionOptional Max Power Water Time Function Load Programme Time required Details of programmesFor the best washing performance Speed of spin-dry revolution Changing programmes while operating Switch setting Optional functions 3Turn the programme selection dial either way to Washing1Press the door opening button, 2Close the door Buzzer will sound when the programme is complete Into the detergent5drawer If clothing shrinks in the wash Washing delicatesTips for Wool/Silk programme Tips for hanging delicate items to dry Select any optional functions Add detergent to the drawer Press the power on buttonTo open the door and add laundry to the drum Select the Wool/Silk or Delicates programme Fold into four, like so Washing blankets or bedspreadsFold blanket or bedspread Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum Select the Duvet programme Remaining time will be displayed Cleaning the drumWith no laundry in the drum, press Power on button To select Tub Clean To open the door. Put your laundry in the drum Preset timerPreset timer Buzzer will sound when Programme is complete Individual washing functions Press the Mode button to select a function Press the function buttons you want Optional functions Using 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 Maintenance If your water supply hose freezes Cleaning the drain filter Troubleshooting There’s no foam There’s not muchFoam There’s a lot of foam Drain filter is not set What to do Unable to drain What to do Installing a built-in washing machine Choosing the right locationRight place for your washing machine Removing the anchor bolts Moving and installing Moving the washing machine from one location to another Attaching the anchor boltsBefore you move the washing machine Levelling the washing machine Hose and cable lengths Optimum water pressure in the main pipe is 0.03 MPa 1.0 MPa Connecting the water-supply hoseWater-supply hose Points to remember Connecting to the power supply Water-drain hoseDraining to a sink or wash-basin Vibration and noise check Installation checklistChecking your washing machine runs properly Leak check Two or more people must carry the washing machine SpecificationsWashing machine dimensions in millimetres Carrying the washing machine