Detergent - Softener (How To Add) - Panasonic NA-127XB1 Operating Instructions Manual

Descriptions of Operating Buttons
Soak
Press 【Options】 button and select 【Soak】 .This function is designed
for thick/heavy laundries or laundries that do not absorb water easily. It
enables less detergent and cleaner effect.
Extra Rinse
Press 【Options】 button and select 【Extra Rinse】 program, so that
【Extra Rinse】indicator lamp is on.Adding a rinse process helps to achievae
better rinse effect.
Prewash
Press 【Options】 button and select 【Prewash】 program, so that 【Prewash】
indicator lamp is on.You can pre-wash dirty clothes using this function.
Easy Iron
Press 【Options】 button and select 【Easy Iron】 program, so that
【Easy Iron】indicator lamp is on.This function reduces the extent of fold
after washing. To perform free-ironing treatment, the clothes are shaken for
12 hours before final spinning. If you need to terminate the easy iron function in
advance, press 【Start/Pause】 button to display this step. Then, run the next
step, which is the spinning step.
Eco.
Press 【Options】 button and select 【Eco.】 program, so that 【Eco.】
indicator lamp is on. This function reduces the energy consumption during
washing.
Caution
The above functions are single-choices.
Only a part of them are valid.
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Detergent - Softener (How to Add)

Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent
or softener to the correct compartment. Check the
packages for the recommended amounts (the
amount depend on the number of laundries and
the extent of stains).
Caution
Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent
container is removed. This may result in a
water leak.
Softener compartment Prewashing compartment
Main detergent compartment
Main detergent compartment
The following detergents and additives may
be added to this compartment:
- Detergent
- Tub cleaning detergent or bleach
The detergent will enter the drum ONLY
when water flows through the detergent box.
Therefore, if you have forgotten to add
detergent, please power off the machine and
restart, and then select "single drain" function
to drain off water from the washing machine.
After that, add detergent and restart the program.
※ "single drain"
select Program selection knob "spin" and press
Spin speed button "no spin".
Detergent
1.Liquid detergent
Caution
Do not use liquid detergent as the main
detergent for programs with pre-washing.
It is recommended that a mild liquid detergent
be used for cotton program.
2.Powdered detergent
It is advisable to use low-foam soap powder.
The following ways help prevent powdered
detergent from being left in the detergent box:
- Wipe inside the detergent compartment
to make it dry.
- Make sure no blocks of powder are
added to the compartment. Detergent
blocks may cause obstruction after a
prolonged period.
Amount of detergent
Please follow recommended amount of
detergent described in packageThe 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.
Softener compartment
The following additives may be added to this
compartment:
- Fabric softener
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 70 mL to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.
Undilluted softener
water
Please note the position of the blue cover to
avoid negatively affecting the auto filling of the
softener.
The filled softener should not exceed the
maximum marked amount.
※ Certain brands of softeners may stick to the
compartment (becoming residues) when water
is used to flush them. In this case, flush using
clean water.
If flushing cannot be done, you can take down
the detergent box from the machine and perform
flushing (see P22 for details).
Prewashing compartment
Prewashing detergent
Whenever you use the Prewash of Cotton,
Intensive, Synthetic, Down Jacket, Bedding and
Mixed programme, always put detergent in this
compartment.
Caution
-
The amount of foam depends on the amount
and types of detergent used, how soiled the
- laundry is, and the temperature.
Overflow of foam and water may occur if the
door is opened during operation. In this case,
receive the foam and water using a towel.
-
Do NOT use excessive powdered detergent to
prevent excessive foams. Otherwise, a de-
foaming program is included automatically,
which prolongs the washing time.
※"single drain"
select Program selection knob "spin" and
press Spin speed button "no spin".
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