Panasonic NA-B48VG5 Operating Instructions

Contents

Read Before Using

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 4

Checking Your Washing Machine . 10

Your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Before Washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unlocking the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Adding Detergent and Other

Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . .14

Softener compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Prewashing compartment . . . . . . . . . .15

Washing Instructions

Washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Required time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Changing settings while washing . . . .17

Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . 18

Details of Programmes . . . . . . . . . 20

Washing Delicates. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wool and Delicates programmes . . . .22

Delicate laundry loads. . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Tips for washing delicates. . . . . . . . . .22

Washing Bedding and Outdoor

Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bedding programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Putting bedding into the drum . . . . . . .23

Outdoor programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Optional Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Individual washing functions . . . . . . . .24

Additional functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Preset timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 the set-in appliance . . . . . . .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

Product Fiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting of the course for the energy

consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and follow these safety precautions.

WARNING

This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury.

General Use

- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.

- Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance. Children may reach the control panel or climb onto or into the appliance.

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

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

- Do NOT 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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

- Check the mains lead and mains plug for damage. If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons 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. Otherwise, a loose connection may overheat and cause an electric shock or fire.

- Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock.

- Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance. Otherwise, the mains lead may be damaged, which may lead to an electric shock or fire.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To Prevent Injury

- The appliance should be installed by the manufacturer’s dealer or service agent. If the installation, test run and inspection 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. The appliance may malfunction, which may result in a fire or an injury. If repairs are needed, contact your local Customer Service 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 drum.

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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

- Use the new hose-sets supplied with the appliance and 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, TV, radio or battery charger, on or near the appliance.

- Do NOT put excessive laundry or detergent into the appliance. This may cause damage to the appliance.

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

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 of the laundry and remove all objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips, metal wires, etc. They may cause damage to the 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, which may result in an injury, damage to the appliance or a water leak.

- BE CAREFUL when draining hot water 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

Detergent drawer

(see page 14)

Door

Water drain hose

Drum (Washing/ Spin-drying tub)

Door seal

Mains lead/ Mains plug

Adjustable stands

(see page 37)

CAUTION

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

Accessories

Cover cap (4) (see pages 36-37)

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

Elbow (see page 39)

For fixing the water drain hose

Water supply hose (see page 38)

Either one of these hoses is supplied with the appliance.

Spanner (see pages 36-37)

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

Hose with water supply valve

Drain filter cover

(see page 27)

Standard Hose

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Before Washing

Checking before use

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

1. Secure the water supply hose.

2. Turn on the tap.

3. Connect the power supply.

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

For more details, see page 39.

Before initial use

The default setting is the 40 ºC Cotton programme. Before using the appliance for the first time, run the programme WITHOUT any detergent or clothing to rinse out residue or moisture.

Note

There may be residual water in the appliance due to the factory inspection prior to shipment. This is not a malfunction.

Preparing the laundry

Sorting the laundry

- Read clothing care labels to sort the laundry into different loads.

- Sort the laundry by colour, type of fabric and 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 into a laundry net to prevent them or the appliance from being damaged.

Treating stains

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

Checking clothing

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

- Tie up any loose strings on the clothing and close zippers. Turn clothing with raised fabrics and zippers inside out. Otherwise, the clothes may be damaged.

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

Note

Do not wash clothes heavily stained with large quantities of vegetable oil or cosmetic oil (aroma oil, etc.). Failure to observe this may result in the door seal swelling, causing the water to overflow and leading to malfunctions.

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Using the Buttons

1. Power buttons

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

- The display below appears for 3 seconds after the appliance has been switched off. You cannot turn the appliance on until this display disappears.

2. Start/Pause button

Press this button to start or pause the wash programme.

3. Programme selection dial

Use this dial to choose the best programme for the laundry. (See pages 18-19.)

4. Additional function buttons

Press these buttons to add functions to the programme to suit the laundry. (See page 24.)

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5. Mode/Child Lock button

- Press this button to select the function of processes, for example, the Rinse and Spin function or the Drain only function. (See page 24.)

- Press and hold this button to set the child safety lock. The door and the controls will be locked. (See page 25.)

6. Time button

Press this button to preset the time for when the programme finishes. (See page 25.)

7. Spin speed button

Press this button to see the spin speed (r/min) or to choose the spin speed for the programme you have selected. (See page 21.)

8. Temperature button

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

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9. Process indicator

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

- The light turns off when the programme is finished.

10. Remaining time indicator

- This indicator shows the approximate time until the programme finishes. For example, ‘1:50’ means 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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

, rinse , spin , and drain

Using the Buttons

Unlocking the door

The door automatically locks while in use and the

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

Note

- If the appliance is switched off with

- This is different from the child safety

Press the Start button to unlock the door during operation.

After approximately 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 may come out of the door and the door opening. You may need a towel to soak them up.

symbol is shown in locked state.

the door locked, or if there is a power interruption, the door remains locked until the appliance is turned on again.

lock. (See page 25.)

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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals

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

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.

When you use a detergent specifically for slightly lower temperature than 20 °C (as low as 15 °C), the 20 °C Wash programme is recommended.

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.

Do not overfill with detergent. Failure to observe this may result in the detergent blocking the water supply, causing the water to overflow from the front of the detergent drawer and leading to malfunctions.

1. Liquid detergent

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.

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Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals

2. Powdered detergent

Detergent reaches the drum only when water flushes through the detergent drawer. Thus, if you have forgotten to add detergent, run the Drain only function using the Mode button.

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 because 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

- 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 (total hardness of 1.3 mmol/L or higher), we recommend using 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 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.

Undiluted softener

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 in the final rinsing process. Make sure that you do not fill the compartment over the MAX level.

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

Note

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

Water

Prewashing compartment

Detergent for prewashing

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

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