Panasonic NA-140VX3WAU, NA-148VX3WAU Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Read Before Using 02

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04

Washing Instructions 12

Optional Functions 20

Maintenance 26

Troubleshooting 29

Installation Instructions 34

Operating Instructions

& Installation Instructions

Washing Machine

(Domestic use)

Model No.

NA - 140VX3

NA - 148VX3

®

Thank you for purchasing this appliance.

- For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

- Before connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Consider the Environment

Disposing of packaging

The packaging used to protect the
washing machine from damage during
transportation is all recyclable. For
information on recycling, contact your local
authority.

Disposing of Waste
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment

Information on disposal for users of
waste electrical & electronic equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general
household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they
will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your nearest
designated disposable point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

Information on disposal in other
countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

Eco-friendly Laundry

Keep to the load limit of each ­programme.

The washing machine automatically ­adjusts the operating time of each
programme depending on the load.

You only need to use a preliminary wash ­if your laundry is heavily soiled.

Using the 60°C Cotton programme ­instead of the 90°C Cotton one will save
energy, and will remove ordinary stains.

For lightly soiled laundry, using the 15°C ­Wash programme instead of the 40°C
Quick 50 programme will save more
energy.

Detergent amount

Use the correct amount of detergent ­based on the detergent pack instructions
and local water hardness.

Adjust the amount of detergent ­depending on how soiled your laundry is.

When using a tumble dryer

To save energy, please select the correct
spin speed according to the instruction of
your tumble dryer.

This product complies with the directives
2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.

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Contents

Read Before Using

Consider the Environment........2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........4

Checking Your Washing Machine . . 6

Your washing machine .............6

Accessories......................6

Before You Start Washing ........7

Before use, check .................7

Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preparing the laundry ..............7

Using the Buttons and Dial .......8

Buttons and dial ..................8

Display .........................9

Adding Detergent and Other

Chemicals ...................10

Detergent compartment ...........10

Softener compartment.............11

Prewashing compartment ..........11

Washing Instructions

Washing.....................12

Selecting the Programme .......14

Details of Programmes .........16

Washing Delicates.............18

Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and Delicates

programmes ....................18

Delicate laundry loads.............18

Tips for washing delicates..........18

Washing Bedding and Outdoor

Wear .......................19

Bedding programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Outdoor programme ..............19

Optional Functions: Option ......20

Setting display language...........20

Setting other Option functions.......21

Speed/Eco......................21

Easy Ironing ....................22

Stain Solution ...................22

Extra Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Prewash .......................22

Mode ..........................23

Buzzer.........................23

Operation Sound.................23

Brightness ......................23

Optional Functions: Others ......24

Te mperature, spin speed,

and time .......................24

Child safety lock .................24

After Starting Washing..........25

Required time ...................25

Changing settings ................25

Unlocking the door ...............25

Maintenance

Maintenance .................26

Cleaning the outside of the appliance

....26

Cleaning the drum................26

Cleaning the detergent drawer ......26

Cleaning the door seal and window . .27

Cleaning the drain filter ............27

Cleaning the water-supply filter......28

Preventing a frozen water-supply hose

...28

Troubleshooting

Fault Checklist................29

Error Display .................33

Installation Instructions

Choosing the Right Location .....34

Carrying the appliance ............34

The right place for the appliance.....34

Installing a built-in washing machine..35

Moving and Installing...........36

Removing the anchor bolts .........36

Moving the appliance .............36

Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Connecting Hoses and Power Supply...

38

Hoses and cable lengths...........38

Water-supply hose ...............38

Water-drain hose.................39

Connecting to the power supply .....39

Checking After Installation.......40

Installation checklist ..............40

Test run after installation ...........41

Power and Water Consumption...42

Specifications ................43

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read and follow these safety
precautions.

WARNING

This describes issues which could
cause death or serious injury.

General Use

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 place a stand or a chair close to ­the appliance.
Children may be able to reach the
control panel or climb onto or into the
appliance.

Turn off the water supply to the ­appliance if it is not going to be used
for a prolonged period, such as during
a holiday. This is especially important
if there is no drainage around the
appliance.
If the water supply is left on, the water
pressure may unnecessarily increase
and result in a leak.

Do NOT install the appliance in a damp ­location or in a location exposed to the
weather.
This may result in malfunction,
deterioration, electric shock, or fire.

Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto ­any part of the appliance.
This may result in malfunction, electric
shock, or fire.

Keep sources of ignition, such as ­candles or cigarettes, away from the
appliance.
They may cause a fire or damage to the
appliance.

Keep flammable materials away from ­the appliance, for example, gasoline,
thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with
these materials.
They may cause an explosion or a fire.

Power source and cable

Unplug the mains lead when cleaning ­the appliance.

Check the mains lead and mains plug for ­any damage.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified person to
avoid a hazard.

Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or ­extension cable. There is a possibility of
overheating which may cause a fire. Use
an unused household mains socket, fully
rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.

ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted ­into the household mains socket. If the
mains plug is not fully pushed in, a loose
connection may overheat and cause an
electric shock or fire.

Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains ­plug with wet hands.
Possibility of an electric shock.

Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the ­mains plug to unplug the appliance.
Otherwise, there is possibility of damage
to the mains lead, which may lead to an
electric shock or fire.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To Prevent Injury

The installation of the appliance should ­be done by the manufacturer’s dealer or
service agent.
If the installation, test run and inspection
of the appliance are not carried out
following the installation method outlined
in these instructions, the manufacturer
will not be liable for any accident or
damage caused.

Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the ­appliance.
There is a possibility the appliance may
malfunction which may result in a fire or
an injury. If repairs are needed, contact
your local Customer Communication
Centre.

Do NOT touch the laundry inside the ­drum until it has completely stopped,
as there is a possibility of injury. Keep
children away from the rotating laundry.

CAUTION

This describes issues which could
cause injury or damage your
belongings.

General Use

Prior to use, turn on the tap and check ­the hose and connections for any leaks.
Improper connection could cause leaks.

The new hose-sets supplied with the ­appliance are to be used and that old
hose-sets should not be reused.

This appliance is only suitable for textiles ­labelled washing machine washable.

Do NOT connect to the hot water supply. ­This appliance works ONLY with cold
water.

Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or ­deodorant to the appliance.

Do NOT put any electrical equipment, ­for example, TVs, radios or battery
chargers, on or near the appliance.

Do NOT put too much laundry or ­detergent into the appliance.
This may cause damage to the
appliance.

REMOVE the anchor bolts before ­installing the appliance using a spanner
supplied or similar tool. The anchor bolts
are used to transport the appliance.
If the anchor bolts are not removed, the
appliance will strongly vibrate during
use.

If this appliance is supplied from a cord ­extension set or electrical portable
outlet device, the cord extension set or
electrical portable outlet device must
be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture.

To Prevent Injury

Do NOT climb onto the appliance. ­This may cause injury or damage to the
appliance.

Keep fingers away from the door hinge ­when opening and closing the door.

Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected ­foot) underneath the appliance when in
use.

Check all washing and remove all ­objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips,
metal wires, etc.
They may cause damage to other
laundry or the appliance.

Do NOT use the appliance to wash ­waterproof sheets or clothing. There
is a possibility of excessive vibration
or failure during the spin cycle that
may result in an injury, damage to the
appliance or a water leak.

BE CAREFUL when draining hot water ­or any detergent out of the drum.

BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught ­in the door seal when it is closed. This
may result in a water leak or damage to
the laundry during the wash cycle.

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Checking Your Washing Machine

Your washing machine

Caution

Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.

Accessories

Make sure that all the accessories are
supplied with the appliance.

Elbow (see page 39)

For fixing the water-drain hose

Spanner (see pages 36-37)

End A is for adjusting the stand. End B is
for the anchor bolts.

A

B

Cover cap (x4) (see pages 36-37)

Water-supply hose (see page 38)

Detergent drawer

(see page 10)

Door

Water-drain hose

Adjustable stands

(see page 37)

Drain filter cover

(see page 27)

Mains lead/
Mains plug

Door seal

Drum
(Washing/
spin-drying tub)

Standard
Hose

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Before You Start Washing

The language displayed on the LCD can be
changed. For more details, see page 20.

Before use, check

For the appliance’s initial operation or
after a prolonged period of non-operation,
perform the following procedures:

Secure the water-supply hose.1.

Open the tap.2.

Connect the power.3.

Make sure that the water-drain hose 4.
is positioned towards a drain.

For more details, see page 39.

Before initial use

The default setting is the 40ºC Cotton
programme. For the appliance’s initial
operation, operate it WITHOUT any
detergent or clothing to rinse out residue or
moisture.

Note

There may be drops of water or
condensation in the appliance due
to the factory inspection prior to
shipment. This is not a malfunction.

Preparing the laundry

Sorting clothing

Read clothing washing labels to help ­you sort them into different loads.

Sort the laundry by colour, by type of ­fabric, and by how soiled it is. Doing
so will help you choose the correct
programme and temperature for each
wash.

Clothes that are not colour fast should ­be washed separately. Wash denim
separately.

You should put bras with metal wires, ­tights, lace clothing and small items of
clothing into a laundry net to prevent
them or the appliance from getting
damaged.

Treating stains

Apply stain remover to stained portions.
For dirt and solid stains, wash lightly by
hand first.

Check clothing

Check that pockets on clothing do not ­contain any objects that may damage
the clothes or the appliance.

To avoid clothes being damaged, check ­and tie up loose strings, close zips, turn
clothing with raised fabrics and zips
inside out.

Remove any hair, animal fur, sand, ­and other materials with a brush before
washing.

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Using the Buttons and Dial

Buttons and dial

Cotton Rinse Plus

Colours

Easy-care

Delicates

Wool

Silk/Lingerie

Outdoor

Quick 50

Rapid 15

Sportswear

Shirts

Bedding

Skin-care

Memory

Cotton

O

Start/Pause

On

Cold Wash

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

Child Lock

C

otton

4

0

C

:

4

5

2

00

1

2

2

6

6

7

7

5

4

4

3

Power buttons1.

If you do not press the Start button ­within 10 minutes after the appliance
has been switched on, the appliance
automatically switches itself off.

After the appliance is switched off, ­the “Panasonic” logo is displayed for
approximately for 3 secs. The unit
appliance cannot be turned on until after
the logo disappears.

Start/Pause button2.

Press this button to start or pause the
wash programme.

Programme selection dial3.

Use this dial to choose the best
programme for the laundry. (See pages
14-15.)

Display4.

This display shows the various settings,
help, and error messages.

Optional function buttons5.

Use these buttons in conjunction with
the selection buttons to set the wash.

Temperature button ­For choosing water temperatures
ranging from cold to 90ºC.
You can choose hotter temperatures for
whites, cottons, or soiled laundry.

Spin speed button ­For choosing the spin speed for the
programme you have selected. (The
maximum spin speeds of model NA­140VX3 and NA-148VX3 are 1400
r/min.)

Time button ­For presetting the time for when the
wash is to finish. (See page 24.)

Option -

/Child Lock button

For selecting options (see pages 20-24),
for example, Mode and Stain Solution,
or setting Child Lock (see page 24),
which activates the door and button
locks.

Model NA-148VX3

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Using the Buttons and Dial

Help button6.

Press this button to display a description ­of the currently selected programme.

Press the button again to return to ­the Main screen, or press an optional
function button to move to its respective
function screen.

Selection buttons7.

Press the -

or button to
move to the next selection, or to scroll
the texts (for example, Help and Error
text).

Press the -

button to set the
currently selected selection in the
display.

Display

Main screen with all icons displayed

C

otton

4

0

2

00

:

4

5

1 2

6

7 89

5

4

3

Programme1.

Time2.

This indicator is displayed if the time
for when the wash is to finish has been
preset.

Process3.

This indicator shows the current process ­of the programme. The process consists
of wash

, rinse , spin , and drain

.

The indicator goes off when the wash is ­finished.

Temperature4.

Spin speed5.

Buzzer off6.

This indicator is displayed if the buzzer
is set not to sound when the wash
finishes. For details on setting the
buzzer, see pages 21 and 23.

Remaining time7.

This indicator shows the approximate ­time until the washing finishes. For
example, ‘1:18’ means 1 hour and 18
minutes.

The time is acquired from the weight of ­the laundry measured when washing
starts.

Lock8.

- is displayed if the door is locked. (See
page 25.)

Both -

and

are displayed if the child

safety lock is activated. (See page 24.)

Option functions9.

These indicators are displayed when
their respective functions have been
programmed. The option functions that
display here are the Prewash , Extra
Rinse , Easy Ironing , Stain Solution

, Eco , and Speed functions .

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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals

Detergent compartment

The following detergents and additives may
be added to this compartment:

Detergent ­Water softening agent ­Stain remover ­Tub cleaning detergent or bleach -

If you use multiple chemicals in this
compartment for washing, add them in the
following order:

1. Detergent

2. Water softening agent

3. Stain remover

Detergent

Use only detergents that are recommended
for fully-automated washing machines.
Please use low suds detergents.

Caution

If the instructions on the package
indicate that detergent should be
placed in the drum, do NOT put it
into the detergent drawer.

These detergents may not flow well
and remain in the detergent drawer.

Liquid detergent1.

Note

Do NOT use liquid detergent with the
Prewash function. It may flow away
during the prewash.

For the Wool programme, use mild liquid
detergent.

Powdered detergent2.

Detergent reaches the drum only when
water flushes through the detergent
drawer. If you forgot to add detergent, use
the Option button to run the Drain only
function of the Mode function. (See page

23.)

Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct
compartment. Check the packages for the appropriate recommended amounts.

Caution

Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed.

This may result in a water leak.

Prewashing compartment

Softener compartment

Detergent compartment

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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals

Then, add detergent and start washing
again.

To prevent powdered detergent from
remaining in the drawer, perform the
following:

Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth. ­Make sure that the detergent is not -

lumpy when you add it as this may
cause a blockage over time.

Amount of Detergent

The amount of detergent you should use
depends on the following factors:

How soiled the laundry is ­The amount of the laundry ­Water hardness -

The amount of foam varies according to
the amount and type of detergent, how
soiled the laundry is, and the hardness and
temperature of the water.

Water softening agent

If you live in a hard water area, we
recommend the usage of a water softening
agent. For more details on water hardness,
contact your local water authority.

Use of a water softening agent can help
reduce the amount of detergent that is
required for each wash and help prevent
the formation of limescale deposits, which
may damage the appliance.

Softener compartment

The following additives may be added to
this compartment:

Fabric softener ­Laundry starch -

Fabric Softener

To prevent static, add softener before you
start washing. It will be automatically added
in the final rinse cycle.

Dilute concentrated softeners before you
add them. Add up to only 130 ml to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.

Rinse out the remaining softener with
a splash of water or a damp cloth after
washing. If it sticks to the compartment,
pull out the drawer and clean it out. (See
page 26.)

Laundry starch

Simply add laundry starch to the softener
compartment. It will be automatically added
to the clothing as part of the final rinsing
process. Make sure that you do not fill the
compartment over the MAX level.

If it is hard to pour, you can dilute the
starch slightly with water before adding it.

Note

After using starch, clean the detergent
drawer, especially the softener cover
(see page 26). Then, run the Rapid 15
programme WITHOUT detergent to
remove any excess starch in the drum.

Prewashing compartment

Detergent for prewashing

Whenever you use any programmes with
the Prewash function, always put detergent
for the prewash in this compartment.

Undiluted
softener

Water

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Washing

Open the door and put the laundry 1.
into the drum.

For details about preparing and sorting
the laundry, see pages 7, 14, and 15.

Caution

Make sure that no laundry gets
caught in the door when it gets
closed. Moreover, make sure that
bulky items fit completely inside of
the drum.

If these precautions are not followed,
the appliance might excessively
vibrate or get damaged.

Close the door and press the On 2.
button.

The “Panasonic” logo will be displayed
in the display for about 2 seconds.

Turn the programme selection dial 3.
either way to select the programme.

A wash time will be displayed.

Memory programme

You can design your own programme
based on the default settings of the Cotton
programme. Select Memory programme
and set other settings, then run the
programme. Later, this preset programme
can be run by simply accessing Memory
programme.

Cold Wash programme

This programme detects the amount of
clothes and water temperature, and then
selects the best suited wash time and
water amount to save energy and conserve
water.
The less the amount of clothes and the
higher the water temperature, the shorter
the wash time and smaller amount of water
will be used. The ECONAVI mark flashes
while clothes are checked and lights when
the ECONAVI function starts working.

Cotton Rinse Plus programme

This programme has a rinse performance
better than the Cotton programme.

Model NA-148VX3

Cotton Rinse Plus

Colours

Easy-care

Delicates

Wool

Silk/Lingerie

Outdoor

Quick 50

Rapid 15

Sportswear

Shirts

Bedding

Skin-care

Memory

Cotton

O

Start/Pause

On

Cold Wash

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

Child Lock

12

00

1

:

4

5

C

otton

4

0

C

632

44

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Washing

Select optional functions.4.

For details and setting procedures for ­each function, see pages 20-24.

For more details about available ­functions and settings for each
programme, see pages 16-17.

Add detergent to the detergent 5.
drawer.

(See pages 10-11.)

Press the Start button.6.

After the appliance starts, the wash load
is assessed. Calculations of assessed
wash loads are based upon normal
clothing volumes. Actual results may
vary to some degree due to differences
in types and sizes of clothing.
After about 30 seconds, a new wash
time is displayed and water begins to
flow in.

Assessment of wash loads

After the appliance starts, the wash time
for the rated wash load is displayed, and
then the amount of laundry in the drum
is assessed. During assessment, the
following screen is displayed.

After about 30 seconds, the wash load
is displayed as a percentage of the
wash capacity for the programme. Wash
loads are calculated based upon normal
clothing volumes. Actual results may
vary to some degree due to differences
in types and sizes of clothing.

0

%

50

%

100

%

After about 5 seconds, a new wash time is
displayed and water begins to flow in.

Wash loads are not assessed for the
following programmes.

Wool programme ­Silk/Lingerie programme ­Rapid 15 programme ­Shirts programme ­Sportswear programme ­Bedding programme ­Outdoor programme ­Denim programme -

The buzzer will sound when the
programme has finished, and the door
will unlock immediately.

The Option function can be used to turn the
buzzer on or off. (See pages 21 and 23.)

Caution

After a high temperature wash, be
careful to not burn yourself when
handling the laundry or touching
the inside of the drum.

Note

If the detergent is not completely ­removed from the laundry by using
the basic programme, use the Extra
Rinse function.

With the Eco and the Speed ­functions, if the load is big, the
laundry may stick to the inside of the
drum. This is normal.

Remove the laundry and rearrange where
necessary. Do not leave it in the drum too
long after the programme ends, because
colours may run.

Assessing Wash Load

Wash Capacity

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Selecting the Programme

Programme Description

140VX3

Max load

148VX3

Max load

Cotton

Daily wash for cotton, linen and cotton
blends.

10 kg 8 kg

Cotton Rinse
Plus

Daily wash for cotton, linen and cotton
blends with more thorough rinsing
process.

10 kg 8 kg

Easy-care

Gentle wash for cotton, linen and
synthetic fibres.

5 kg 4 kg

Delicates

Gentle wash for synthetic fibre, stain,
lace etc. preventing damage.

5 kg 4 kg

Wool

Gentle wash for hand and machine
washable wool and wool blend clothes
preventing clothes shrinkage.

2 kg 2 kg

Silk/Lingerie

Very gentle wash cycle for delicate silk
and lingerie.

― 2 kg

Quick 50

50 min. quick wash for lightly soiled
cotton and linen blends.

5 kg 4 kg

Rapid 15

15 min. full rapid wash for a small
amount of lightly soiled items.

2 kg 2 kg

Colours

Colour-fast wash for cotton and cotton
blend items.

5 kg 4 kg

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Selecting the Programme

Programme Description

140VX3

Max load

148VX3

Max load

Mixed

Mixed load for washing various kinds of
clothes such as cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres.

10 kg ―

Cold Wash

Washing for lightly soiled cotton and
linen blends with cold water keeping the
cleaning strength.
This program also equips ECONAVI
function that automatically saves
energy and water by detecting
the amount of clothes and water
temperature.

10 kg 8 kg

Memory

Customised programme for washing
linen and cotton blends. Memorises the
last used setting.

10 kg 8 kg

Baby-care

Intensive rinse programme for washing
baby clothing, underwear, bed sheets
and towels etc.

5 kg ―

Skin-care Wash programme for sensitive skin. ― 4 kg

Shirts

Washing for collar and cuff grime
of shirts and blouses. Preventing
creasing.

2 kg 2 kg

Sportswear For washing synthetic sportswear. 3 kg 3 kg

Bedding

For washing large items such as bed
sheets.

3 kg 3 kg

Outdoor

For washing synthetic and water­repellent treated outdoor clothes.

― 3 kg

Denim

Very gentle wash for denim clothes for
reduced colour fading.

2 kg ―

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Details of Programmes

Programme

Available

programme

Auto setting Manual setting Option functions

140VX3 148VX3 Temperature

Number

of

rinses

Spin-dry

revolutions

Approximate time

Temperature

140VX3 148VX3

Cotton

 

40°C 2 1200 1:09 - 2:04 1:09 - 1:49 Cold - 90°C 400 - 1400

Cotton
Rinse Plus

 

40°C 2 1200 1:22 - 2:12 1:22 - 1:57 Cold - 90°C 400 - 1400

Easy-care

 

40°C 2 800 1:01 - 1:31 1:01 - 1:21 Cold - 60°C 400 - 1200

Delicates

 

40°C 2 800 0:55 - 1:00 0:55 - 1:00 Cold - 40°C 400 - 800 ―

Wool

 

30°C 3 500 0:40 0:40 Cold - 40°C 400 - 500 ―

Silk/
Lingerie

―



30°C 3 500 ― 0:40 Cold - 40°C 400 - 500 ―

Quick 50

 

40°C 2 1200 0:46 - 0:49 0:46 - 0:49 Cold - 60°C 400 - 1400 ―

Rapid 15

 

30°C 1 800 0:15 0:15 Cold - 30°C 400 - 800 ― ― ― ― ―

Colours

 

40°C 2 1200 0:58 - 1:23 0:58 - 1:13 Cold - 40°C 400 - 1400

Mixed



― 40°C 2 1200 1:09 - 1:44 ― Cold - 40°C 400 - 1400

Cold Wash

 

2 1200 0:54 - 2:19 0:54 - 2:04 Cold 400 - 1400 ―

Memory

 

― ― ― ― ― Cold - 90°C 400 - 1400

Baby-care



― 40°C 3 1200 1:29 - 2:04 ― Cold - 90°C 400 - 1200

Skin-care ―



40°C 3 1200 ― 1:29 - 1:49 Cold - 90°C 400 - 1200

Shirts

 

40°C 2 500 1:08 1:08 Cold - 60°C 400 - 800

Sportswear

 

40°C 2 800 1:30 1:30 Cold - 40°C 400 - 1200

Bedding

 

30°C 2 800 1:02 1:02 Cold - 40°C 400 - 800 ―

Outdoor ―



30°C 3 800 ― 1:48 Cold - 40°C 800

Denim



― 30°C 2 800 0:55 ― Cold - 40°C 400 - 1200

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Washing Instructions - 17

Details of Programmes

Temperature

Spin-dry

revolutions

Eco/

Speed

Extra

Rinse

Prewash

Easy

Ironing

Stain

Solution

140VX3
148VX3

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―



― ― ―



― ― ―

  

―

   

―

    

  

―

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    
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―

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―

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18 - Washing Instructions

Washing Delicates

Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and
Delicates programmes

The drum spins gently in these
programmes.

For details about washing instructions, see
pages 12-13.

Delicate laundry loads

Wool programme: 2 k - g or less
Delicates programme: 5 k - g or less

(140VX3), 4 kg or less (148VX3)
Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 k - g or less

Approximate weights

Wool sweater: 400 - g

Silk blouse: 200 - g

Trousers: 400 - g

Tips for washing delicates

Putting laundry in the drum

Pile them one on top of each other.

Detergents

For wool items, use a mild liquid ­detergent. Other detergents may
damage the clothes.

With Wool, Delicates, and Silk/Lingerie ­programmes, you may need to use the
Extra Rinse function to remove excess
detergent from the laundry. (See pages
21 and 22.)

Hanging the laundry

Hang out white or light-coloured wool ­and nylon items away from direct heat or
sunlight.

After washing, lay out wool and nylon ­clothes, and return them to their normal
shape before hanging in the shade. This
saves on ironing too.

Hang wool items without folds or ­creases, or spread them out to dry.

Use hangers for shirts, blouses and ­trousers.
You may wrap a towel around the
hanger to approximate the clothing’s
shoulder width so that it will retain its
shape as it dries.

If clothing shrinks in the wash

Spread the item out to its original size on
an ironing board. Use dress pins to hold
the size and shape. Then, use an iron to
steam it and leave it to dry.

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Washing Instructions - 19

Washing Bedding and Outdoor Wear

Bedding programme

Make su - re that the label of each item
to be washed shows either the wash or

handwash symbol (

, ).

W - ash only one blanket at a time.

Washable

10 -

0% synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 k

g

100% synthetic fibre futons and 100% ­cotton blankets – up to 1.5 kg (single

bed size)
Sheets ­Bedspreads -

100% synthetic - fibre undersheets

Non-washable

100% wool - blankets
Long-piled blankets -

Electric blanke - ts (including cover)

Putting bedding into the drum

Fold down b1. lankets or bedspreads
into a quarter of their original size.

Put the blanket or bedspread to the 2.
drum.

Fold it while putting it into the drum.

Both ends of blanket should be directed
inward the drum.

Caution

Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads
into balls, nor haphazardly fold
them.

This may cause excessive vibration
and damage the laundry or the
appliance.

Note

Avoid using blanket nets. They prevent
the laundry from spinning properly.

Outdoor programme

Make sure that the label of each item to be
washed shows either the wash, handwash,

or no dry cleaning symbol (

, , ).

Washable

Synthetic fabric outdoor wear, for example,
rainwear, outerwear jackets and trousers –
up to 3 kg

Non-washable

Clothing with cotton lining or padding, or ­down feathers

Sleeping bags and synthetic fabric covers -

Note

Before washing, close any zips and ­button up the clothing.

Do not wash clothing in laundry nets ­by itself because the load will be
unbalanced and not be smoothly
washed.

Water repellent finishes might be ­washed out over time. To restore
water repellency, iron the garment
with a low temperature setting, dry it
in a dryer, or re-apply a commercially
available water repellent treatment.
If a treatment is used, follow the
product’s instructions, or the
instructions in the garment.

We recommend laying down towels ­in front of the appliance when taking
out water-repellent clothing after the
spin cycle because water may drip
from the clothing.

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20 - Washing Instructions

Optional Functions: Option

Depending on the programme, a
combination of different functions can be
programmed for the wash. You can also
change settings, for example, operation
sound and language.

Note

Some functions cannot be used with
certain programmes. (See pages 16-

17.)
Items with hyphen displayed are

unavailable functions. If you select an
unavailable function, an error alarm
will sound.

Setting display language

You can select the display language from
the following languages:

English - Español -

Deutsch - Nederlands -

Français - Русский -

Italiano -

Press the Option button.1.

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

C

otton

4

0

C

:

4

5

2

00

Press the 2. button.

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

C

Speed/Eco

Eas

y

Ironin

g

Stain Solution

Normal

O

f f

O

f f

1
10

Press the 3. button.

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

C

Speed/Eco
Eas

y

Ironin

g

Normal

O

f f

10

10

L

anguage English

Press the 4. button until the
desired language is selected.

Option Help

Time

r

/

min

C

1
7

L

anguage

English Francais

Deut

sch

Italiano

Press the 5. button, the Option
button, or do not perform any
operation for 7 seconds.

The language is set and the display
returns to the Option screen.

Perform any of the following actions 6.
to exit the Option screen.

Press the Option button or do not ­perform any operation for 7 seconds.

The display returns to the Main screen.

Press another optional function ­button or the Help button.

The screen for the respective function
displays.

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Washing Instructions - 21

Optional Functions: Option

Press the 4. or button until
the desired selection is selected, and

then press the

button, the
Option button, or do not perform any
operation for 7 seconds.

The selection is set and the display
returns to the Option screen.

Perform any of the following actions 5.
to exit the Option screen.

Press the Option button or do not ­perform any operation for 7 seconds.

The display returns to the Main screen.

Press another optional function ­button or the Help button.

The screen for the respective function
displays.

Speed/Eco

You can shorten wash cycles or conserve
energy.

Speed/Eco

Eas

y

Ironin

g

Stain Solution

Normal

O

f f

O

f f

1
10

Function

Description

Normal
Wash

Normal wash cycle

Speed

Washing times will be shorter
than those of the basic
programmes, suitable for
lightly soiled laundry.

Eco

Washing consumes less
energy and water but takes
longer.

Note

The Speed and Eco functions cannot
be set together with any of the Stain
Solution functions.

Setting other Option
functions

Press the Option button.1.

The Option screen displays.

Speed/Eco

Eas

y

Ironin

g

Stain Solution

Normal

O

f f

O

f f

1
10

To cancel the setting, skip to step 5.

Press the 2.

or button until

the desired function is selected.

Mode

Buzzer O

f f

O

f f

OPeration Sound

6
10

Press the 3. button.

For multiple selection functions, the ­selected function menu screen displays.

Rinse onl

y

Spin onl

y

Mode

1
6

For On/Off selection functions, the ­setting changes from On to Off, or vice
versa. Then, skip to step 5.

Extra Rinse

Prewash
Mode

O

f f

O

f f

4
10

Extra Rinse

Prewash
Mode

On

O

f f

4
10

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22 - Washing Instructions

Optional Functions: Option

Easy Ironing

This function makes ironing easier by
spinning your laundry more gently (at
800 r/min or less).

2
10

Extra Rinse O

f f

Easy Ironin

g

Stain Solution

O

f f

O

f f

After washing has finished, the laundry ­is rotated intermittently for up to 30
minutes or until the door is opened.

Reduces wrinkles and helps to unravel ­tangled laundry.

You can activate or deactivate the Easy ­Ironing function during the washing
process but not after it has finished.

Stain Solution

You can select a function which is most
suitable for the specific stain from 23 Stain
Solution functions. Optional functions will
be automatically added to the washing
programme.

3
10

Extra Rinse
Prewash

O

f f

O

f f

Stain Solution

O

f f

Note

If any of the Stain Solution functions is
set, the wash time will be extended for
about 60 minutes to 100 minutes.

The type of detergent or a little amount
of detergent, the effect of Stain
Solution will be affected.

Please add the proper amount of
detergent.

The amount of detergent you should
use depends on the following factors:

How soiled the laundry is ­The amount of the laundry ­Water hardness -

Stain Solution functions consist of the
following functions:

Cuff Grime - Tea -

Socks - Juice -

Sweat - Soft Drinks -

Blood - Fruit -

Deo.Stains -

*

Vegetable -

Mud - Tomato -

Grass - Sauce -

Lipstick - Oil -

Make-up - Butter -

Red wine - Egg -

Beer - Chocolate -

Coffee -

The Deo.Stains function is for yellowing *

caused by sweat and deodorants
(antiperspirants).

Extra Rinse

You can rinse your laundry more
thoroughly with an extra rinsing process.

Extra Rinse

Prewash
Mode

O

f f

O

f f

4
10

You can activate or deactivate the Extra
Rinse function during the washing process
but not after it has finished.

Prewash

You can use the prewash cycle for heavily
soiled laundry.

5
10

Prewash

Mode

O

f f

Buzzer O

f f

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Washing Instructions - 23

Optional Functions: Option

Mode

You can select a single process, or
combine several processes by selecting
Mode functions.

Mode

Buzzer O

f f

O

f f

OPeration Sound

6
10

Note

You cannot select individual washing
functions in the Rapid 15 programme.

Function Description

Rinse only

Rinse washed laundry
(Rinse water remains)

Spin only

Spin-dry washed laundry

Rinse hold

Wash and rinse laundry
(Rinse water remains)

Rinse - Spin

Rinse and spin-dry
washed laundry

Drain only

Drain water from the
drum

Whenever you start washing, the ­process display flashes to show which
function is in progress.

With the Spin only or Rinse - Spin ­function, if there is any water in the drum
operation starts from the drain process.

Buzzer

You can set the buzzer to sound or not
sound when the wash finishes.

Buzzer O

f f

O

f f

7
10

OPeration Sound
Brightness

Operation Sound

You can set the operation sound to sound
or not sound.

8
10

O

f f

OPeration Sound

Brightness
L

anguage English

Brightness

You can select the display brightness.

9
10

Speed/Eco Normal

Brightness

L

anguage English

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24 - Washing Instructions

Optional Functions: Others

Temperature, Spin speed,
and Time

Press the button of the desired 1.
function.

The screen for the respective function
displays.

12

00

14

00

1000

r/min

Press 2. or button until the
desired value is selected.

Perform any of the following actions 3.
to set the selected value.

Press the -

button or the
optional function button pressed in
procedure 1, or do not perform any
operation for 7 seconds.

The value is set and the display returns
to the Main screen.

Press another optional function ­button or the Help button.

The screen for the respective function
displays.

Time

You can use the Time function to preset the
time for when the washing finishes.

You cannot preset the Wool and Silk/ ­Lingerie programmes.

The wash might finish before or after ­preset times depending on the kind
of laundry, the temperature, and the
conditions of water supply and drainage.

To cancel the preset time, press the Off ­button. (All settings will be cancelled.)

Note

Do NOT use detergent which does not
dissolve thoroughly with the preset
function, because the detergent might
cake up before the wash starts and not
flow out.

Child safety lock

The child safety lock prevents children from
climbing into the drum and getting trapped.
This function keeps the door closed and
locked even when the appliance is not in
use. It also disables the control buttons.

Activating/deactivating child safety lock

Switch on the appliance.1.

Press and hold the Option button for 2.
at least 5 seconds.

The

and symbols are displayed
to show that the child safety lock is
activated.

To deactivate, hold down the Option 3.
button again for 5 seconds.

Ignore three beeps heard and keep the
Option button pressed until it unlocks.

Next selectable values

Currently selected value

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Washing Instructions - 25

After Starting Washing

Required time

Times depend on the programmes and
temperature settings that have been
selected.

Actual times may differ slightly from ­those shown.

The displayed times include the time ­needed for the water to fill up and to
drain out, thus they vary depending on
water pressure, drainage and amount of
laundry.

If you change the functions while ­washing, the displayed times may
change.

If the laundry in the drum needs to be ­balanced, times will be extended.

Changing settings

After washing has started, the programme,
temperature, and preset time cannot be
changed.

To change the programme or temperature ­settings, turn the appliance off and then
on again.

To change the rinse or spin settings while ­washing, press the Pause button once
the appliance is full of water.

You can change the spin speed, Extra ­Rinse and Easy Ironing function during
the washing process.

No settings can be changed after the ­washing process has finished.

Unlocking the door

The door automatically locks while in use,
and the

symbol is shown while the door

is locked. A click will be heard when the
door locks or unlocks.

Note

While the door is locked, if the ­appliance is switched off, or if there
is a power interruption, the door
stays locked until the switch is turned
on again.

This is different from the child safety ­lock. (See page 24.)

Press the Start button to unlock the
door during operation.

After about 1 minute, the drum stops
spinning, and the door will automatically
unlock.
If the door does not open, see page 29.

Caution

If you have to unlock the door
mid-programme, make sure that
water from the drum does not
overflow onto the floor.

Water and soap suds might come out
of the door and the door opening. You
may need a towel to soak them up.

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26 - Maintenance

Maintenance

Cleaning the outside of the
appliance

Clean the outside of the appliance with a
soft cloth and mild detergent, for example,
kitchen detergent, and soapy water.

Warning

Do NOT splash water over the ­appliance.

Do NOT use cream cleansers, ­thinners, nor products containing
alcohol or paraffin oil.

Cleaning the drum

If you keep using cold water in the
appliance, bacteria may build up inside
the drum and give off an odour. You can
avoid this by running the 90°C Cotton
programme once a month. (If you use a
scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.)

Caution

Viruses and bacteria are not killed
in water temperature of 40°C.
Pathogens can spread via the
commingling of clothes and thus
transmit diseases.

Pathogens die at 60°C or higher.
However, using water temperatures up
to 90°C is unnecessary.

Note

Do NOT put laundry nor laundry
detergent into the appliance while it is
being cleaned.

If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach,
put it into the detergent drawer before
starting the wash. The appropriate amount
to be used is about 30 ml. (See pages
10-11.)

Cleaning the detergent
drawer

Detergent residue soon builds up if the
detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly.
Detergent build up may develop mould.

Pull out the detergent drawer.1.

Remove the detergent drawer by 2.
simultaneously lifting and pulling it.

Put your finger on the tab near the 3.
front of the softener cover then pull
it up to remove it from the detergent
drawer.

Wash out the old detergent with 4.
water.

Use a cloth to wipe the water from the
appliance.

Replace the softener cover by 5.
pressing it down into its original
position, and then reinsert the
detergent drawer.

Softener cover

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Maintenance - 27

Maintenance

Cleaning the door seal and
window

After each wash, perform the following:

Remove any objects from the door seal. -

Wipe the window and seal to remove lint ­and stains.

Cleaning the drain filter

We recommend cleaning the drain filter
once a month. The filter will have lint build
up, which can reduce drainage water flow.

Switch off and unplug the appliance.1.

Open and remove the drain filter 2.
cover. Then, place a container
underneath it to collect the drainage.

Pull out the pump hose and remove 3.
the cap to drain the water.

After all the water has drained away, 4.
carefully loosen the drain filter. More
water may drain out.

This is normal.

Turn the drain filter anticlockwise to 5.
unscrew it. Then, remove it.

Remove any lint and debris.6.

Replace the drain filter.7.

Replace the cap and pump hose to 8.
the original position.

Caution

BE CAREFUL when draining hot
water.

Cap

Pump hose

Drain filter

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28 - Maintenance

Maintenance

Cleaning the water-supply
filter

Clean the filter if water is not supplied
properly.

Turn the tap off.1.

Switch on the appliance.2.

Select the Cotton programme, and 3.
then press the Start button.

After 1 minute, switch off the 4.
appliance. Water has drained out of
the water-supply hose.

Disconnect the water-supply hose 5.
from the appliance.

Clean the filter, which is on the rear 6.
of the appliance.

Use a small brush, for example, a
toothbrush.

If the unit is supplied with the hose 7.
fitted with a water-supply hose, turn
off the tap supplying the appliance,
disconnect the hose from the tap,
and then clean the filter on hose in
the same way.

Reconnect the water-supply hose.8.

Tighten the plastic joint firmly.

Turn on the tap, then check for leaks.9.

Preventing a frozen
water-supply hose

If the appliance is delivered in freezing
weather conditions, after setting up, leave
it at room temperature for 24 hours before
using. This will ensure that the
water-supply hose does not get clogged up
with ice.

If your water-supply hose freezes, perform
the following procedures:

Wrap warm towels around the joints 1.
of the water-supply hose.

Add 2 to 3 litres of warm water to the 2.
drum.

Start the wash with the Drain only 3.
function of the Mode function, using
the Option button. (See pages 21 and

23.)

Joints

Tap

Water-supply hose

about
50°C

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Troubleshooting - 29

Fault Checklist

Problem Cause

Washing machine

Buttons do not work. The programme, temperature and process settings cannot -

be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse or spin
settings can be changed).

Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 24.) -

Door does not open. Door lock may be activated. (See page 25.) -

Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 24.) -

The water temperature or level may be too high. -

Unusual odour Rubber parts may give off a smell when you start using -

the appliance, but the smell will go away over time.
You can wash the drum by running the 90°C programme.
(See page 26.)

Wash

No water going into
the appliance.

The water tap might be turned off. -

The water-supply hose may be frozen. (See page 28.) -

The water supply may be disrupted. -

The water-supply filter may be clogged. (See page 28.) -

There is only a small
amount of water.

If you have paused the washing and then restart it, the ­appliance may drain out some water.
Do NOT pour water in through the door.

Water builds up
during the washing.

This is normal; water is automatically supplied if the ­amount of water has decreased. For heavy loads, the
water may fill up repeatedly.

Water drains out
during the washing.

This is normal; the water frequently drains out and builds ­up in order to wash away excess foam. This feature is
called foam detection.

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30 - Troubleshooting

Fault Checklist

Problem Cause

Rinse/Spin

No water flows into
the appliance during
the rinsing process.

Before rinsing, the appliance spins to drain out remaining ­water. The water will fill up after that.

Rinsing begins
before the spin
process finishes.

The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load, ­which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of
the drum, so rinsing started automatically to correct the
imbalance.

After washing, excess foam may remain, so the water is ­drained out and refilled to wash it away. This feature is
called foam detection.

During spin-dry,
the drum stops and
rotates several times.

This is normal; the appliance has detected an unbalanced ­load and is trying to correct it.

Foam and water
remain in the door or
door seal.

Although some foam and water might remain depending ­upon the state of the laundry and the amount of detergent
used, the performance of the rinse cycle is unaffected.

Spin cycle repeatedly
starts and stops.

This is normal; intermittent spinning of the tub helps the ­spin process to operate quietly.

The laundry may be too light. If so, add one or two bath ­towels.

Time

The displayed
remaining time
changes.

The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually. ­Thus, the time displayed may change.

The remaining time increases if an extra rinsing and ­spinning are required to correct an unbalanced load, which
is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of the drum.

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Troubleshooting - 31

Fault Checklist

Problem Cause

Detergent and foam

There is no foam or
hardly any foam.

The amount of foam varies, depending on the ­temperature, level and softness of the water.

You may have put powdered detergent directly into the ­drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer.

You may not be using enough detergent. -

You may be using a reduced-foam type of detergent. -

Heavily soiled laundry and larger loads of laundry may ­reduce the amount of foam.

There is a lot of foam. The amount of foam varies, depending on the -

temperature, level and softness of the water.

You may have used too much detergent. -

The type of detergent you are using may cause excess ­foam.

Fabric softener
overflows.

The softener may have exceeded the MAX level for the ­detergent drawer. (See page 11.)

You may have spilt the liquid by closing the detergent ­drawer too strongly.

After the wash has
finished, powdered
detergent residue
remains.

You may have put powdered detergent directly into the ­drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer.

Noise

There is an unusual
noise or vibration.

There may be metal items in the drum. -

The anchor bolts may not have been removed. (See page -

36.)

The appliance may be on a sloping or unstable surface. -

If none of the above is the cause, contact your local
Customer Communication Centre.

There is noise when
the water drains out.

This is normal; it is noise created by the operation of the ­drain pump.

The fan makes noise. This is normal; the fan is cooling off the electric parts. -

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32 - Troubleshooting

Fault Checklist

Problem Cause

Others

The electricity supply
cuts out while the
appliance is on.

The appliance stops, and will not start by itself when the ­power comes back on. You have to select a programme
and start it again.

A circuit breaker trips
the electricity supply.

The appliance stops, and will not start by itself when you ­reset the breaker. You have to find out what caused the
breaker to trip and solve it. Then, reset the breaker to turn
the electricity supply back on, and switch on the appliance
again.

The water supply is
disrupted.

When the water is supplied again, it may be impure at first. ­You have to disconnect the water-supply hose and drain
away the impure water through the tap. Make sure that the
water-supply hose has been reconnected before using the
appliance.

The display is not
clear.

The appliance may be in a brightly lit or sunlit area. -

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Error Display

U11

Unable to drain

What to do

Check the drain hose for any of following problems.

It clogs up. ­Its tip is immersed in water. ­It extends further than 3 m. -

The water is frozen. ­Clean the drain filter if it clogs up. (See page 27.)
After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then

start the wash again.

U12

Door is open

What to do

Make sure that the door is shut properly.

U13

Unable to spin-dry

The appliance has been designed to detect unbalanced loads,
especially small loads, in order to ensure quiet operation and
achieve the best results.

This is not a malfunction. Perform any one of the following
solutions.

What to do

If the laundry is too heavy, untangle clumps of clothing. -

If the laundry is too heavy because items, such as blankets, are -

too large, reduce the load.

If the laundry is too light, add one or two bath towels. -

If the appliance is on an unstable or uneven surface, change -

the setting location.
After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then

start the wash again.

U14

Unable to supply

water

What to do

Check for any of following problems.

The tap is closed. -

The water pipe or hose is frozen. -

The water supply has been disrupted. -

The water-supply filter is clogged. (See page 28.) ­After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then

start the wash again.

H01

An error display starting with H.

What to do

Press the Off button. If the display stays on, or if it reappears
when you press the Start button, unplug the appliance and
contact your local Customer Communication Centre.

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34 - Installation Instructions

Choosing the Right Location

Carrying the appliance

The appliance must be carried by 2 or
more people.

Start by tilting the appliance backwards.
One person should stand behind it, holding
the rear of the top panel. The other person
should grip the bottom stands in the front.

The right place for the
appliance

Make sure that there is enough space for
the appliance and that openings on the
base are not obstructed by a carpet.

582
596

240

516
594
625

38

845

Dimension in millimetres

Caution

Install the appliance on a flat, ­stable surface to avoid excessive
vibration and noise.

If the floor is not flat and stable,
contact your local Customer
Communication Centre .

Do NOT install the appliance in ­direct sunlight or in a place where
temperatures reach freezing.

Do NOT let metallic portions of the ­appliance come into contact with
metal sinks or other appliances.

The installation shall be in accordance with
the requirements of AS/NZS 3500.1.

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Choosing the Right Location

Installing a built-in washing
machine

You need a space at least 60 cm wide. ­At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides,
and 3 mm of clearance above and
behind the appliance are required.

The counter above the appliance ­must be firmly fixed to the adjoining
cupboards.

Instead of the standard cover panel, ­have a technician install a metal cover.

Metal cover (AXW4595-7SR0)

Metal cover

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36 - Installation Instructions

Moving and Installing

Removing the anchor bolts

Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the
appliance in place while the appliance
is being moved. Remove them before
installation, using the spanner that is
supplied with the appliance. Follow the
following instructions.

Note

The anchor bolts must be removed
before the appliance is operated.
They may cause excessive vibration.

A

B

Use the ‘B’ end of the spanner to 1.
loosen the four bolts.

B

Pull the bolts out horizontally.2.

Remove the screws, which are next 3.
to the bolt holes.

Push each cover cap (included with 4.
the accessories) over each bolt
hole, and then secure them with the
screws you removed in step 3.

Note

Make sure that you store the anchor
bolts, because they are used when
transporting the appliance. If the
appliance is passed on to another
person, make sure to give the anchor
bolts to that person.

Moving the appliance

Note

Make sure to install the anchor bolts in
the appliance.

Before you move the appliance

Shut the tap and run the appliance to ­drain the water. Drain any remaining
water from the pump hose. (See page

27.)

Depressurize the water-supply hose and ­remove it.

Disconnect the power cable. -

Install the anchor bolts. (See page 37.) -

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Moving and Installing

Installing the anchor bolts

Unscrew and remove the cover caps.1.

Pull the bolts out until their tips are 2.
level with the tips of the sleeves.

Have someone else hold the top of the
drum and pull it forward.

Insert the transportation guards.3.

Tighten each bolt so that spring 4.
extends out by 26 mm.

B

Levelling the appliance

Using a level facilitates the making of
adjustments.

To adjust the stands, use the ‘A’ end of the
spanner.

A

B

On each stand, loosen the lock nut by 1.
turning it clockwise.

Adjust each stand by turning it 2.
clockwise or anticlockwise.

Use a spirit level to make sure that 3.
the appliance is properly levelled.

Tighten each lock nut by turning it 4.
anticlockwise.

Caution

Make sure that all lock nuts are
tightened securely and the stands
are still bolted to the appliance.

If they are unbolted, the appliance will
move around.

Same level

26 mm

Lock nut

Stand

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38 - Installation Instructions

Connecting Hoses and Power Supply

Water-supply hose

Caution

Do NOT connect the water-supply ­hose to a combination tap.

Do NOT twist, squash, modify, or ­cut the hose.

Optimum mains water pressure is 0.03 - -

1.0 MPa. If the water pressure exceeds
this value, install a pressure reducing
valve.

Water-flow from the tap should be more ­than 5 L/min.

Connecting the water-supply hose

Attach one end of the hose to 1.
the water inlet on the back of the
appliance and tighten the joint by
hand.

Attach the other end of the hose to 2.
the tap and tighten it the same way.

Open the tap slowly and make sure 3.
that there are no leaks around the
joints.

The joints are subject to water pressure.

Follow the instructions in this section to prevent water leaks. If you are unsure, ask a service
agent to connect the hoses.

Hoses and cable lengths

Left side connections Right side connections

~ 105 cm ~ 135 cm

~ 130 cm ~ 90 cm

~ 100 cm ~ 140 cm

0 – max. 100 cm

min. 10 mm

3/4”

Standard hose

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Connecting Hoses and Power Supply

Leak-proof System

The appliance is installed with the
system that is designed to prevent water
leaks. The system includes the following
components.

1) Leak sensor
This sensor will cease operation of
the appliance if it detects any leaks.
It is located on the base plate of the
appliance. If a leak has been detected,
an error display starting with H, for
example, H 01, will appear. In that
case, contact your local Customer
Communication Centre.

2) Overflow detection
If water in the appliance increases to
a certain level, this function stops the
water supply and activates the drain
pump.

Water-drain hose

Caution

Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the
drain hose.

Draining to a sink or wash-basin

Caution

Secure the water-drain hose so ­that it will not come out of the
basin.

Caution

Do NOT block the basin, where ­the drain outlet is. Make sure
that drainage into the drain is
sufficient.

Do NOT let the tip of the ­water- drain hose dip into the
drained water.

This can cause water to flow back
into the appliance.

Draining to a drain hose

Connecting to the power
supply

Caution

The name plate indicates the rated
power that the appliance needs.
Make sure that the power supply
specifications in your residence
match the information mentioned
here.

Elbow

Name plate

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40 - Installation Instructions

Checking After Installation

Installation checklist

3

2

4

65

7

1

5 6 5 6

5) Adjustable stands
Are they bolted securely to the
appliance?

6) Stand cushions
Are they standing flat?
If the appliance is not level, there may
be abnormal sounds when water is
drained out.

7) Power supply
Is the household dedicated mains
socket, fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V?

1) Anchor bolts
Have you removed them and attached
the cover caps properly?

2) Location
Is the appliance on a flat, stable
surface?
Does it run without vibrating?

3) Water-supply hose
Is it free from leaks?
Is the water supply normal?

4) Water-drain hose
Is it free from leaks?
Does it drain normally?

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Checking After Installation

Test run after installation

After the appliance has been completely
installed where it is to be used, run the spin
cycle to check for water leaks, abnormal
noises, and whether the water gets
properly drained off.

Perform the following procedures
WITHOUT laundry in the drum.

Turn on the tap.1.

Close the door.2.

Press the On button, and then select 3.
the Quick 50 programme.

Select the Spin only mode of the 4.
Mode function, using the Option
button, and then press the Start
button.

Wait until the water drains out.

While holding down the 5.

and

Help buttons, press the On button.

Help

When the following numbers are 6.
displayed (3 seconds), press the Help
button.

8

:

88

Help

The remaining time is displayed as below.

0

:

03

The test is run for about 3 minutes.

Check the following:

Is there any abnormal noise? ­If so, make sure that the appliance is
level.

Is there any water leakage? ­If so, make sure that the hoses are
properly connected.

You may get the following errors:

(U11) Unable to drain -
Are the hoses properly connected?
Is the drain clogged?

(U14) Unable to supply water -
Have you properly connected the water­supply hose and turned on the tap?

After recovering from an error, reopen and
reclose the door to resume the test.

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42 - Installation Instructions

Power and Water Consumption

Programme

Temperature

Eco function

is selected

Load

Power

consumption

Water

consumption

Time

(mins)

Cotton

40°C No

10 kg 1.05 kWh 80 L 2:04

8 kg 0.84 kWh 63 L 1:49

40°C

*1

Yes

5 kg 0.71 kWh 50 L 2:45

4 kg 0.62 kWh 40 L 2:30

60°C

*1

Yes

10 kg 0.95 kWh 63 L 3:45

8 kg 0.68 kWh 50 L 3:30

5 kg 0.84 kWh 50 L 3:05

4 kg 0.71 kWh 40 L 2:55

Cotton
Rinse Plus

60°C No

10 kg 1.55 kWh 87 L 3:02

8 kg 1.48 kWh 74 L 2:22

40°C No

10 kg 0.87 kWh 87 L 2:12

8 kg 0.85 kWh 74 L 1:57

40°C

*3

Yes

10 kg 0.83 kWh 80 L 3:23

8 kg 0.67 kWh 68 L 2:53

Easy-care

40°C

*1

No

5 kg 0.70 kWh 55 L 1:31

4 kg 0.56 kWh 45 L 1:21

Wool

30°C No 2 kg 0.20 kWh 50 L 0:40

Silk/Lingerie

30°C No 2 kg 0.22 kWh 60 L 0:40

Quick 50

40°C

*1

No

5 kg 0.48 kWh 50 L 0:49

4 kg 0.45 kWh 40 L 0:49

Rapid 15

30°C No 2 kg 0.15 kWh 23 L 0:15

15°C Wash

― No 4 kg 0.15 kWh 50 L 1:29

Shirts

40°C No 2 kg 0.42 kWh 35 L 1:08

Sportswear

40°C No 3 kg 0.65 kWh 45 L 1:30

Outdoor

30°C No 3 kg 0.27 kWh 58 L 1:48

Denim

30°C No 2 kg 0.24 kWh 40 L 0:55

1 Results calculated regarding the Eco function and the maximum spin speed comply with *

EN 60456.

2 The power, water consumption, and times indicated in the table may vary depending on *

variations in pressures, water hardness and temperatures, room temperatures, types and
amounts of laundry, voltage fluctuations, and which optional functions are used.

3 Cotton Rinse Plus, 40 deg, Eco, 1400 r/min is for normally cotton soiled load.*

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Installation Instructions - 43

Specifications

NA - 140VX3 NA - 148VX3

Rated voltage 220 - 240 V

Rated frequency 50 Hz

Maximum energy rated power input 2000 - 2350 W

Heating energy rated power input 2000 W (230 V)

Product weight 74 kg

Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 kg 8 kg

Product dimensions 596 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 845 mm (H)

Water consumption Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”.

Pressure of tap water 0.03 - 1 MPa

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