Panasonic NA-128VG5WAU Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions page 22

Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Softener compartment
The following additives may be added into
this compartment:
- Fabric softener
Fabric softener
To prevent static electricity, add softener
before you start washing. Softener will
be automatically added in the final rinse
process.
If the softer remains in the softener
compartment, dilute the softener before
adding it. Add up to only 130 ml to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.
Undiluted
softener
Note that the green cover should be at
the correct position; otherwise, automatic
injection of softener may be influenced.
The softener should not be beyond
the maximum amount mark on the
compartment.
※According to different brands, softener
may form residue in the detergent
drawer when it is injected by water flow;
if so, rinse out the remaining softener
with clean water.
If the remaining softener cannot be
rinsed out, remove the detergent drawer
from the appliance and rinse out the
residue. (See page 31)
22 - Preparations
Prewashing detergent
compartment
Prewashing detergent
If you choose a programme with Prewash,
be sure to add prewashing detergent into
this compartment.
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.
CAUTION
- The amount of foam depends on
the amount and type of detergent,
the laundry soiling degree and the
temperature.
- If you open the door of the appliance
during operation, there may be foam
or water spill, please hold the foams
or water using towel, etc.
- Do not use excessive powdered
detergent, which may cause
excessive foam. In case of excessive
foam, the defoaming programme will
be added automatically and the time
will be extended.