Panasonic NA-148XR1 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual page 18

Troubleshooting
Problem
Water is not
supplied to the
- Before rinsing, the appliance spins to drain out any
drum during the
remaining water. Then it fills up with fresh water.
rinse process
- If the appliance detects an unbalanced load, it
Rinsing begins
automatically starts rinsing to correct the imbalance .
before the spin
- If excess foam remains after washing, the water is
process finishes
drained out and refilled to wash the foam away. This is
the foam detection function .
During the spin
- This is normal . When the appliance detects an
process, the drum
unbalanced load, it automatically tries to correct it .
stops and rotates
- The laundry may be too light .
several times
¦Try adding one or two bath towels .
Foam or water
- Some foam or water may remain depending on the
remains on the
state of the laundry or the amount of detergent used .
door or door seal
Wipe foam or water away before taking out the laundry .
Laundry clings to
- If the "Eco" or "Speed" function is used when there is a
the drum
lot of laundry, the laundry may cling to the drum .
- The display is only a guide and is corrected continually .
- The remaining time may increase if the rinse or spin
The displayed
settings are changed or if the appliance detects an
remaining time
unbalanced load and makes an adjustment accordingly .
changes
- Remaining time may be longer or shorter while
operating with the "AutoCare" programme .
- The amount of foam varies depending on the
temperature, level and softness of the water .
The following can result in less foam
- Powdered detergent may have been put directly into
There is not
the drum .
enough/too much
¦It should be put into the detergent drawer . (P . 12)
foam - Too little detergent may have been used .
- The laundry may be heavily soiled .
- The load may be large .
The following can result in more foam
- Too much detergent may have been used .
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Cause and Measures Problem
- The amount of softener used may have been above the
Fabric softener "MAX" line in the detergent drawer . (P . 12)
overflows
- The detergent drawer may have been closed too
strongly and spilt some of the softener .
There is powdered
- Powdered detergent may have been put directly into
detergent left on
the drum .
the laundry after
¦It should be put into the detergent drawer . (P . 12)
washing
- There may be a metal item in the drum .
- The anchor rods may not have been removed .
There is an
( P . 38)
unusual noise or - The appliance may be installed on a slope or an
vibration
unstable surface .
If none of the above is the cause, contact your local
Customer Service Centre .
There is noise
- This is normal . It is the noise of the drain pump
when water drains
working .
out
There is a power
- When power is restored, start operation of the
cut during
appliance from the beginning .
operation
The circuit breaker - Find and resolve the issue that caused the breaker to
trips during
trip . Then reset the breaker and start operation of the
operation appliance from the beginning .
- After the water supply is restored, the water may be
discoloured for a short while .
The water supply
¦ Disconnect the water supply hose, run the tap until
is disrupted
the water is no longer discoloured, and reconnect the
water supply hose . (P . 41)
The display is
- The appliance may be in a brightly lit or sunlit area .
unclear
Cause and Measures
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