Troubleshooting - Panasonic NA-140XR1 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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.
Laundry is not spun
- This is normal. When the appliance detects an
satisfactorily. It is
unbalanced load during the final spin process, it
still wet after the
automatically reduces the spin speed.
spin process
Foam or water
- Some foam or water may remain depending on the state
remains on the door
of the laundry or the amount of detergent used. Wipe
or door seal 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 the
There is not
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 the
detergent left on the
drum.
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. ( P.38)
There is an unusual
- The appliance may be installed on a slope or an
noise or vibration unstable surface.
If none of the above is the cause, contact your local
Customer Service Centre.
There is noise when
- This is normal. It is the noise of the drain pump working.
water drains out
There is a power cut
- When power is restored, start operation of the appliance
during operation
from the beginning.
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 is
→Disconnect the water supply hose, run the tap until the
disrupted
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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