Softener Compartment; Prewashing Compartment - Panasonic NA-140VS4 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

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.
- If the detergent remains in the detergent
compartment, put it into the drum.
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.
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Softener compartment

Fabric Softener
To prevent static, add softener before you
start washing. It will be automatically added
in the final rinse cycle.
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
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 24.)

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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