Safety Precautions WARNING May cause serious injury or death Children must not use it alone. This appliance is not intended for use by ● persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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In case of failure or damaged power cord, Accumulated dust stop use and ask the electrical technician. may cause fire. Wipe the power plug Securely insert the ground prong. periodically. Ask the electrical technician for a new socket. Keep away from Use a socket appropriate for this appliance.
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Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION May cause water leakage Turn off the water faucet. Use new hose-sets. New hose-sets ● supplied with the appliance are to be used and old hose-sets should not be reused. May cause injury Be careful not to get your Do not climb on the appliance.
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CAUTION May cause failure Keep away from heat and Remove anchor bolts before direct sunlight. operation. ● Do not obstruct. Do not use hot water. Do not obstruct ● Over 50 ºC the openings of the bottom face with carpet, etc. For machine-washable items only.
Checking Your Washing Machine Part names Detergent drawer (P. 11) Control panel (P. 9) Door Drum Hinge Door seal Drain filter cover Adjustable feet (P. 25) (P. 36) Water inlet (P. 38) Shipping bolts Drain hose (P. 36) (P. 37, 38) Power cord and plug* * The plug shape varies with the region.
Control Panel Images in these instructions are of the ● NA-16JF1, unless otherwise indicated. Display Remaining time Error display (P. 32) (e.g) Program (P.15) Process Wash Lock Child Lock Rinse The door is locked All buttons are locked, Spin except the Power button.
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Control Panel (continued) Touch operation If water, detergent or softener gets ● on, turn off and wipe off with a towel etc. immediately. (Cause of malfunction) NOTE In case of a power failure No operation auto power off ● ● When the power recovers, (Not pressed Auto...
Detergent Follow the instructions on each package. ● Detergent Use a low foam detergent. To prevent powder detergent from remaining in the detergent drawer: ● Lumps Powder Fabric softener Separated or solidified softeners NOTE Water START START Concentrated softener...
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Detergent (continued) Liquid detergent Main wash When using liquid detergents, please put the liquid detergent Powder detergent Liquid detergent accessory in the main wash drawer,then pour the liquid detergents in the plastic box contained with liquid detergent accessory. Powder detergent Bleach When washing with powder detergent, remove the liquid...
Washing Basic Method Settings NOTE Do not let laundry get caught in Do not overfill the drum with ■ ■ the door. laundry. NOTE Door does not open (P. 27) ●...
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Washing (continued) Settings Select a program. (P. 15) Changing the settings. ■ (P. 20) (P. 21) Displays the time required (recalculated) (P. 21) (P. 19) (e.g.) Start...
Program List WASH Program Description Max. load (kg) Default time Everyday clothes ● (Cotton and linen) Cotton 1:22 Clothes for babies & ● sensitive skin Rinsing thoroughly Baby Care 2:17 Large items ● Bedding 1:46 Washing gently ● Delicates 0:59 Small loads of lightly ●...
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Program List (continued) Program Description Max. load (kg) Default time Chemical fiber,nylon or ● other similar blending fabric. Synthetics 1:17 Cotton towels and bath ● towels, etc. Towels 1:37 Machine-washable ● woollen clothes Wool 0:56 Shirts, smocks, and other ● clothes.
Changing Program Settings Preparing ■ Sort the laundry and put it into the Rinse+ ● drum. (P. 7) Add the detergent. (P. 11) ● Add the number of rinses. Select a program. (P. 15) To change the setting while ■ washing Washing Change the program's...
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Changing Program Settings (continued) Preparing ■ Sort the laundry and put it into the ● Temp drum. (P. 7) Add the detergent. (P. 11) ● Change the washing temperature. High Select a program. (P. 15) Setting guide ■ High Change the program's settings.
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Spin Timer Change the spin speed. Set how many hours later to start operation. (Up to 24 hours) 1:00 9:00 Auto start (e.g.) (e.g.) High Setting guide ■ High To reduce To dry more ● ● (e.g.) wrinkling thoroughly To check a preset time ■...
Changing Appliance Settings Setting the Child Lock All are locked, except the Power button. Select Start Hold 3 sec. To cancel: ■ Same procedure NOTE Child lock is not released, even ● when the power is turned off.
Maintenance Water supply filter If water does not flow smoothly or if error message appears Water supply filter Empty Select "Cotton" 1 min. Start Turn off...
Maintenance (continued) Door seal Detergent drawer Detergent Power plug drawer Drum Window Drain filter Appliance Door seal For heavy soil Mild kitchen detergent NOTE Do not use gritty cleaners or ● thinners, or products containing alcohol or paraffin oil.
Drum Once a month Turn off <Tub Hygiene> No clothing Drain filter Cloth Select "Tub Hygiene" (Water will come out.) Drain filter Once a month or if error message appears Replace Be sure to drain water in the drum 2 Until it is in place before this procedure.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Points to be checked Possible cause ☐ Touch the buttons During an operation ● No reaction ☐ Child lock (P. 22) ● (Off) Check ☐ Power cut Timer ● ● No operation ☐ Turn on. Close the door. Unplug and insert ●...
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Symptoms Points to be checked Possible cause ☐ During an operation (Washing) ● Door is locked. Check ☐ Temperature Water level ● ● High High NOTE Power cut Restored Door is locked. Door is locked. During a wash Possible cause ☐...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptoms Points to be checked Check ☐ After washing (P. 11) Possible cause ☐ The amount of foam varies. ● Temperature Water level Water softness ● ● ● Foam Check ☐ Powder detergent ● Not enough (P. 11) Low foam Load too Too little...
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Symptoms Points to be checked Possible cause ☐ Unevenness Evenness During the spin process Auto Auto Stop correct correct ☐ Add 1 or 2 Too light Rotates Stop several times Bath towels ☐ After washing Wipe Foam or water Possible cause ☐...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptoms Points to be checked Possible cause ☐ Remaining time is corrected during operation. ● During a wash Approximate Corrected Displayed time If clothes are If the settings are changed ● ● uneven Changes The remaining time may increase. Possible cause ☐...
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Symptoms Points to be checked Check ☐ Metal items ● Shipping bolts (P. 36) ● Slope or an unstable surface ● Unusual noise (or vibration) Adjust 4 feet. ● (P. 36) Touching Uneven ● ● Check ☐ When the power recovers, operation resumes ●...
Error Display Error code Code description Points to be checked Check Start Turned off Water outage Water supply filter (P. 28) Unable to supply water Check the water pressure. (0.03 - 0.8 MPa) ● To repair or replace parts, ● contact authorized repair agents.
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Error Display (continued) Error code Code description Points to be checked Start Door is open To repair or replace parts, ● contact authorized repair agents. Overflow alarm Computer board fault Communication error between Contact authorized computer board repair agents. and motor Temperature sensor error...
Make sure to ask a service person for installation. Do not install the appliance by yourself. ■ Follow this installation method. If you do not, Panasonic will not be liable for ■ any accidents or damages. Appliance dimensions Check the location.
Moving and Installing Carrying the appliance Installing the bottom cover Do not do it alone. Bottom cover Screws (4) Covering the hole for plug Cover cap (for plug)
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Moving and Installing (continued) Removing the shipping bolts Levelling the appliance Press on opposing corners of the top to check that the feet don’t wobble. Shipping bolts (4) Loosen and adjust Tighten NOTE Cover cap NOTE store Moving the appliance again ■...
Connecting the Hoses Connect the hoses properly to prevent water leaks. Maximum connection distances for hoses and the power cord Right side connection (cm) Power cord Water supply hose Sink Height of drain hose ( 0 - 90 ) Drain hose Drain hole Left side connection (cm)
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Connecting the Hoses (continued) Water supply hose Drain hose Connecting the water supply hose Draining to a sink or wash basin ■ ■ NOTICE CAUTION Tighten the nut firmly. ● Do not twist, squash, modify or cut ● the hose. 90 cm Hose or less...
Test Run Rapid 15 Start Checking after test run Problem Causes and Measures Connect the water supply hose properly. Water leaks Min. 10 mm 3/4" Remove the Install stably. ● ● shipping bolts (P. 36). Abnormal sounds Error display See P. 32.
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