Panasonic NA-128VG5 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Panasonic NA-128VG5 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

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Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine
NA - 128VG5
(Domestic use)
Model No.
2015-2-6 20:30:29

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 128VG5 Read Before Using 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Installation Instructions 10 Preparations 15 Washing Instructions 23 Maintenance 31 Troubleshooting 34 Others 39 Thank you for purchasing this appliance. - For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 2 CONTENTS Read Before Using Washing Instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..3 Washing..... 23 Checking Your Washing Machine. . . 9 Optional Functions.
  • Page 3: Read Before Using

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and follow these safety precautions. WARNING This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury. General Use - 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...
  • Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Do NOT install the appliance in a damp location or in a location exposed to the weather. This may result in product malfunction or deterioration, electric shock or fire. - Do NOT spill water directly onto any part of the appliance.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING - Check the mains lead and mains plug for damage. If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard. - Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or extension cable.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To Prevent Injury - The appliance should be installed by the manufacturer’s dealer or service agent. If the installation, test run and inspection are not carried out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the manufacturer will not be liable for any accident or damage caused.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION - New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and old hose-sets should not be reused. - This appliance is only suitable for textiles labelled washing machine washable. - Do NOT connect to the hot water supply. This appliance works ONLY with cold water.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To Prevent Injury - Do NOT climb onto the appliance. This may cause injury or damage to the appliance. - Keep fingers away from the door hinge when opening and closing the door. - Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected foot) underneath the appliance when in use.
  • Page 9: Checking Your Washing Machine

    Checking Your Washing Machine Detergent drawer (see page 21) Drum (Washing/ Spin- drying tub) Mains lead/ Mains plug Door Water-drain hose Door seal Drain filter cover Adjustable stands (see page 32) (see page 11) CAUTION Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Accessories Make sure that all accessories are supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 10: 10 - Installation Instructions

    Choosing the Right Location Carrying the appliance Installing the set-in appliance - You need a space at least 60 cm wide. The appliance must be carried by 2 or At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides, more people. and 3 mm of clearance above and behind the appliance are required.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Removing the anchor bolts CAUTION The internal parts are fixed by 4 anchor If spin-drying operation is conducted bolts. Carry or move the appliance with the with the bolts for transport installed, anchor bolts for transport installed, and be extreme vibration will occur.
  • Page 12: Supply

    Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Please follow the instructions in this section to conduct operations to prevent water leak. If you are unsure, ask a service agent to connect the hoses. Hoses and lead lengths Left side connections Right side connections ~ 95 cm ~ 125 cm ~ 75 cm...
  • Page 13: Water-Drain Hose

    Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Water-drain hose Connecting to the power supply CAUTION Do not twist, pull, or bend the water- drain hose. Drain the water to a sink or wash-basin Name plate Elbow (Case outside) (used only when hanging is required) CAUTION - The name plate indicates the rated...
  • Page 14: Checking After Installation

    Checking after Installation Installation checklist 6 Stand cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out. 7 Mains lead connection Is the rated voltage of the independent socket between 220 V and 240 V? Test run after installation Confirm whether there is water leakage 5 , 6...
  • Page 15: Preparations

    Before Washing Checking before use - You should put bras with metal wires, tights, lace clothing and small items into For the appliance’s initial operation or a laundry net to prevent them or the after a prolonged period of non-operation, appliance from being damaged.
  • Page 16: Tips For Washing Delicates

    Before Washing Wool and Delicates - With the Wool or Delicates programme, programmes you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excessive detergent These two programmes, in which the from the laundry. (See page 19) drum spins and stops gently, are the best Hanging the laundry programmes for washing delicates.
  • Page 17 Before Washing Bedding programme Method for putting blankets, etc. into the drum - Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the machine 1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads wash symbol ( ) or handwash symbol into a quarter of their original size.
  • Page 18: Using The Buttons

    Using the Buttons Cotton Cold Wash Cotton Eco Quick 30 Synthetic Rapid 15 Mixed Wool Soak Bedding Shirts Night Wash Delicates Tub Clean Hygiene ※In the above figure, Cotton programme is taken as an example. 1. Off/On 6. Time - If the Start/Pause button is not pressed Touch this button to set “Wash within 10 minutes after the appliance is appointment”, and the setting can be up...
  • Page 19 Using the Buttons 10. Remaining time indication - Displays the approximate remaining time until the programme finishes. For example, 1:18 means 1 hour and 18 minutes. - Detects the weight of the laundry at the beginning of the programme and then provides an approximate running time of the chosen programme.
  • Page 20: Door Locking And Unlocking Methods

    Using the Buttons Press the Start/Pause button to unlock the door during operation. After about 1 minute, the drum will stop and the door will be automatically unlocked. (However, the following cases are exceptional.) Regarding door locking during operation 1. In high temperature state. 14.
  • Page 21: Adding Detergent And Other Chemicals

    Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Pull out the detergent drawer and add Detergent detergent or softener into the correct 1. Liquid detergent compartment. Based on the amount and CAUTION soiling degree of laundry, the amount of detergent shall be determined by Do not use liquid detergent in the referencing the instructions for various detergent compartment in the...
  • Page 22: Softener Compartment

    Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Softener compartment Prewashing detergent compartment The following additives may be added into Prewashing detergent this compartment: If you choose a programme with Prewash, - Fabric softener be sure to add prewashing detergent into Fabric softener this compartment.
  • Page 23: Washing Instructions

    Washing Cotton Cold Wash Cotton Eco Synthetic Quick 30 Rapid 15 Mixed Soak Wool Bedding Shirts Night Wash Delicates Tub Clean Hygiene ※In the above figure, Cotton programme is taken as an example. 1. Open the door, and put the laundry - Prewash - Extra Rinse into the drum.
  • Page 24: Optional Functions

    Optional Functions Preset timer Individual washing functions Touch the Mode button to choose a Select a time period from the current time to the end of operation. process - No preset time can be set to the Wool, Process Description Delicates and Tub Clean programmes.
  • Page 25: Child Lock

    Optional Functions Child lock CAUTION - To prevent a child from entering the If the case displayed in page 37 occurs drum, the child lock function locks the during operation, please switch off the door and the buttons. power, deactivate the child lock and then re-operate the appliance.
  • Page 26: Programme List

    Programme List Programme Load Suitable laundry type and conditions Daily wash for cotton, linen, and cotton blends. Cotton 8.0 kg (E.g. T-shirt, underwear, towel, and table cloth) Washing takes longer but consumes less energy Cotton Eco 8.0 kg and water than the Cotton programme. Synthetic 4.0 kg Gentle wash for chemical fibres.
  • Page 27 Programme List Programme Load Suitable laundry type and conditions For items with mixed Fabric, for example , cotton, ECONAVI 8.0 kg linen and synthetic fibres. (For details about ECONAVI programme, see page 20) Washes laundry without warming up water. Cold Wash 8.0 kg For cottons and linen blends.
  • Page 28 Programme List In automatic setting Programme Required time Temperature Spin speed Water level Temperature Cold 30 °C Cotton 0:57~1:17 40 °C 900 (r/min) Automatic 40 °C 50 °C 60 °C Cold 30 °C Cotton Eco 3:28~4:28 40 °C 900 (r/min) Automatic 40 °C 50 °C 60 °C...
  • Page 29 Programme List Change range Additional function Spin speed Water level Prewash Extra Rinse Easy Ironing Active Foam     1200 (r/min) 1000 (r/min) 900 (r/min) 700 (r/min) 500 (r/min)     High Medium 900 (r/min) 700 (r/min) ...
  • Page 30: Required Time

    Programme List Required time The time depends on the selected programme and the set temperature. - The actual time may be slightly different from the displayed time. - The displayed time includes the water supply time and water drain time, and may vary with the water pressure, water drain condition, and amount of laundry.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the outside of the 2. Pull it out while pressing the middle appliance tab. Clean the appliance body with a piece of 1 Press the tab soft cloth and mild detergent (e.g. kitchen detergent, and soapy water). WARNING - Do not splash water over the 2 Pull out appliance body.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Door Seal And Window

    Maintenance Cleaning the door seal and 4. After the water is drained completely, window turn the drain filter anticlockwise to unscrew it. And then, pull it out. After using the appliance every time, (Be careful to unscrew the drain filter. perform the following operations: There may be more water drained.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Water Supply Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning the water supply Preventing a frozen water filter supply hose • Remove the water-supply hose regularly, If your appliance is delivered in freezing and clean out dirt on the filter. weather conditions, after installation, leave it at room temperature for 24 hours before •...
  • Page 34: 34 - Troubleshooting

    Fault Checklist Phenomena Please confirm • After start, you can press the Start/Pause for switch over only during washing. To change the programme, temperature, or the content after rinsing start, please switch off the appliance Buttons do not work and then re-switch on it. •...
  • Page 35 Fault Checklist Phenomena Please confirm • The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually. Thus, the time displayed may change. Therefore, time increase or decrease may occur. The displayed time is a standard time, Remaining time and may be slightly different from the actually required time. changes •...
  • Page 36 Fault Checklist Phenomena Please confirm • The appliance stops running. Even if the power supply is When power cut recovered, the appliance will not run again. Switch on the occurs power and restart the appliance. • The appliance stops running. After the circuit breaker is reset, A circuit breaker the appliance will not run again.
  • Page 37: Error

    Error Beep sounds, with a character U or H and number displayed alternately. After the fault is eliminated, Check the water-drain hose for any of open the door first and the following problems. then close it, restart the • Is the water-drain hose clogged? operation.
  • Page 38: Consider The Environment

    Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union The packaging used to protect the This symbol is only valid in the European washing machine from damage during Union. transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local If you wish to discard this product, please authority.
  • Page 39: Others

    Power and Water Consumption Water Power Water Programme Temperature Load Time level consumption consumption Cotton 40 °C High 8 kg 1.00 kWh 85 L 1:17 60 °C High 8 kg 1.20 kWh 85 L 1:32 Cotton Eco 40 °C High 8 kg 0.75 kWh 80 L...
  • Page 40: Specifications

    8 kg Product dimensions 596 mm (W) ×567 mm (D)×845 mm (H) Water consumption Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”. Pressure of tap water 0.03-1 MPa Printed in China http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2015 March 2015 NA-128VG5_New Zealand.indb 40 2015-2-6 20:30:51...

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