® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA-140VG4 NA-148VG4 Read Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Washing Instructions Optional Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Instructions Thank you for purchasing this appliance. --For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. --Before connecting, operating or adjusting this appliance, please read the instructions completely.
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Contents Read Before Using Maintenance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 Checking Your Washing Machine . . . 6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and follow these safety precautions. 3 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 by a person responsible for their safety.
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. -- Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the appliance. The appliance may malfunction, which may result in a fire or an injury.
Checking Your Washing Machine Your washing machine Detergent drawer (see page 10) Drum (Washing/ Spin-drying tub) Door seal Door Mains lead/ Mains plug Water drain hose Adjustable stands (see page 33) Drain filter cover (see page 23) CAUTION Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Accessories Cover cap (4) (see pages 32-33) Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance .
Before Washing Checking before use For the appliance’s initial operation or after a prolonged period of non-operation, perform the following procedures: -- You should put bras with metal wires, tights, lace clothing and small items into a laundry net to prevent them or the appliance from being damaged. 1. Secure the water supply hose. 2. Turn on the tap. 3. Connect the power supply. 4. Make sure that the water drain hose is positioned towards a drain. For more details, see page 35.
Using the Buttons Model NA-148VG4 Speed Eco 8 7 6 5 4 1. Power buttons - If you do not press the Start button within 10 minutes after the appliance has been switched on, the appliance automatically switches itself off . - The display below appears for 3 seconds after the appliance has been switched off . You cannot turn the appliance on until this display disappears . 2. Start/Pause button Press this button to start or pause the wash programme . 3.
Using the Buttons Unlocking the door Speed Eco The door automatically locks while in use and the H symbol is shown in locked state . A click will be heard when the door locks or unlocks . NOTE 11 10 9 9. Process indicator - This indicator shows the current process of the programme . The process consists of wash N, rinse K, spin M, and drain O . - The light turns off when the programme is finished . 10. Remaining time indicator - This indicator shows the approximate time until the programme finishes .
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct compartment. Check the packages for the recommended amounts. CAUTION Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed. This may result in a water leak.
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals 2. Powdered detergent Detergent reaches the drum only when water flushes through the detergent drawer. Thus, if you have forgotten to add detergent, run the Drain only function using the Mode button. Then, add detergent and start washing again. To prevent powdered detergent from remaining in the drawer, perform the following: -- Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth.
Washing Setting washing Model NA-148VG4 Speed Eco 4 1. Open the door and put the laundry into the drum. For details about preparing and sorting the laundry, see pages 7, 14, and 15 . NOTE - Make sure to place the laundry within the drum so that it does not get caught in the door. Failure to observe this may result in damage to the door seal, leading to malfunctions . - Do NOT overload the drum. This may cause excessive vibration or damage to the appliance . 3 6 2 2.
Washing 5. Add detergent to the detergent drawer. (See pages 10-11.) 6. Press the Start button. The appliance starts supplying water. After the appliance has started, the laundry is weighed. After approximately 5 seconds, a new programme time will be displayed. If you select the Wool, Silk/Lingerie, Rapid 15, Shirts, Sportswear, Bedding, Outdoor or Denim programmes, the laundry is not weighed. The buzzer will sound when the programme has finished, and the door will unlock immediately.
Selecting the Programme Programme Description Max load 140VG4 148VG4 ECONAVI For items with mixed fabrics, for example, cotton, linen and synthetic fibres. (For details about ECONAVI programme, see page 12.) 10 kg 8 kg X Cotton Daily washing for cotton, linen and cotton blend items. (For examples, T-shirts, underwear, towels, tablecloths.) 10 kg 8 kg f Cotton Rinse Plus Washing takes longer overall but rinsing is more thorough than the Cotton programme.
Selecting the Programme Programme Max load Description 140VG4 148VG4 10 kg 8 kg 5 kg ― ― 4 kg b Memory Programme based on the Cotton programme featuring selected optional functions and settings. Select Memory programme and set other settings, then run the programme. U Baby-care For babywear. k Skin-care For items that need to be gentle to the skin, for example, underwear, sheets, towels, and baby clothes. Items are spray washed and thoroughly rinsed.
Details of Programmes Available programme Auto setting Programme Approximate Number of rinses Spin speed Cold 2 1200 0:51 - 2:10 0:5 40 °C 2 1200 1:15 - 2:15 1:1 40 °C 2 1200 1:22 – 2:12 1:2 40 °C 2 1200 0:58 - 1:23 0:5 40 °C 2 800 0:55 - 1:00 0:5 30 °C 3 500 0:40 140VG4 148VG4 Temperature 140VG4 X Cotton f Cotton Rinse Plus W Colours Y Delicates i Wool h Silk/ Lingerie Z Denim ― 30 °C 2 800 ― c Mixed ― 40 °C 2 1200 1:09 - 1:
mate G4 Details of Programmes Manual setting time 148VG4 Additional functions Temperature Spin speed Eco/ Speed Extra Rinse Prewash Easy Ironing :10 0:51 - 2:05 Cold - 60 °C 800 - 1400 ― ― ― ― :15 1:15 - 2:10 Cold - 90 °C 500 - 1400 :12 1:22 – 1:57 Cold - 90 °C 500 - 1400 :23 0:58 - 1:13 Cold - 40 °C 500 - 1400 :00 0:55 - 1:00 Cold - 40 °C 500 - 800 ― 0:40 Cold - 40 °C 500 ― ― ― ― Cold - 40 °C 500 ― ― ― 0:55 Cold - 40 °C 500 - 1200 ―
Tips for Washing Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and Delicates programmes The drum spins gently in these programmes. Laundry loads -- Wool programme: 2 kg or less -- Delicates programme: 5 kg or less (140VG4), 4 kg or less (148VG4) -- Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 kg or less (140VG4) Hanging the laundry -- Hang out white or light-coloured wool and nylon items away from direct heat or sunlight. -- After washing, lay out wool and nylon clothes, and return them to their normal shape before hanging in the shade.
Tips for Washing Bedding programme -- Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or hand-wash symbol (S, P). -- Wash only one blanket at a time. Available -- 100 % synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg -- 100 % synthetic fibre futons and 100 % cotton blankets – up to 1.
Optional Functions Individual washing functions Additional functions (Process selection) Depending on the programme, you can combine different additional functions. You can select a single process, or combine several processes by selecting individual washing functions. NOTE You cannot select any mode functions in Rapid 15 programme. Press the Mode button function. Function to select a Description NOTE Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes. (See pages 16-17.
Optional Functions Preset timer Child safety lock Time function is available to preset the time for the programme to finish. -- You cannot preset the Wool and Silk/ Lingerie programmes. The child safety lock prevents children from climbing into the drum and getting trapped. This function keeps the door closed and locked even when the appliance is not in use. It also disables the control buttons.
Maintenance Cleaning the outside of the appliance Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, kitchen detergent, and soapy water. Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly. Detergent buildup may develop mould. WARNING 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. --Do NOT splash water over the appliance.
Maintenance 5. Align the hole of the softener cover with the click of the detergent drawer to replace the softener cover in its original position. Then, insert the detergent drawer back to the main unit. 3. Pull out the pump hose and remove the cap to drain the water. 4. After all the water has drained away, loosen the drain filter. Cleaning the door seal and window After each wash, perform the following: -- Remove any objects from the door seal. 5. Carefully loosen the drain filter.
Maintenance Cleaning the water supply filter 8. Reconnect the water supply hose. Tighten the plastic joint firmly . Clean the filter if water is not supplied properly . 9. Turn on the tap and then check for leaks. 1. Turn off the tap. Preventing a frozen water supply hose 2. Switch on the appliance. 3. Select the Cotton programme, and then press the Start button. 4. After 1 minute, switch off the appliance. Water has drained out of the water supply hose. 5.
Fault Checklist Problem Cause Buttons do not work. Washing machine --The programme, temperature and process settings cannot be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse and spin settings can be changed). --Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.) Door does not open. --Door lock may be activated. (See page 9.) --Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.) --The water temperature or level may be too high.
Fault Checklist Problem Cause No water flows into the appliance during the rinse process. --Before rinsing, the appliance spins to drain out remaining water. The water will fill up after that. Rinsing begins before the spin process finishes. --The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load, which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of the drum, so rinsing started automatically to correct the imbalance.
Fault Checklist Problem Cause There is no foam or hardly any foam. --The amount of foam varies, depending on the temperature, level and softness of the water. --You may have put powdered detergent directly into the drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer. --You may not be using enough detergent. --You may be using a reduced-foam type of detergent. Detergent and foam --Heavily soiled laundry and larger loads of laundry may reduce the amount of foam. There is a lot of foam.
Fault Checklist Problem Cause Others The electricity supply cuts out while the appliance is on. --The appliance stops and will not start by itself when the power comes back on. You have to select a programme and start it again. A circuit breaker trips and the electricity supply is cut. --The appliance stops and will not start by itself when you reset the breaker. You have to find out what caused the breaker to trip and solve it.
Error Display What to do Check the drain hose for any of the following problems. -- It clogs up. -- Its tip is immersed in water. -- It extends further than 3 m. -- The water is frozen. Clean the drain filter if it clogs up. (See page 23.) After correcting the problem, open and close the door, and then start the wash again. Unable to drain What to do Make sure that the door is shut properly.
Choosing the Right Location Carrying the appliance The appliance must be carried by 2 or more people. CAUTION --Install the appliance on a flat, stable surface to avoid excessive vibration and noise. --Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing. Start by tilting the appliance backwards. One person should stand behind it, holding the rear of the top panel. The other person should grip the bottom stands in the front.
Choosing the Right Location Installing the set-in appliance - You need a space of at least 60 cm wide . Provide at least 2 mm of clearance on both sides and at least 3 mm of clearance both on the top and the back of the appliance . - The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards . - Have a technician install a metal cover instead of the standard cover panel . - The plug must be accessible after installation .
Moving and Installing Removing the anchor bolts Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the appliance in place while the appliance is being moved . Remove them before installation, using the spanner supplied with the appliance . Follow the instructions below . NOTE The anchor bolts must be removed before the appliance is operated . They may cause excessive vibration . 3. Remove the screws adjacent to the bolt holes. 4.
Moving and Installing Installing the anchor bolts 1. Unscrew and remove each cover cap. Levelling the appliance Using a level enables ease in adjustments . To adjust the stands, use the ‘A’ end of the spanner . A B 2. Pull the bolt out until the tip is level with the tip of the sleeve. Have another person hold the top of the drum . Same level Lock nut Stand 3. Insert each anchor bolt. 1. Loosen the lock nut on each stand by turning it clockwise. 2.
Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Follow the instructions in this section to prevent water leaks. If you are unsure, ask a service agent to connect the hoses. Hoses and cable lengths Left side connections Right side connections ~ 130 cm ~ 100 cm Water supply hose CAUTION --Do NOT connect the water supply hose to a combination tap. ~ 135 cm ~ 90 cm 0 – max. 100 cm ~ 105 cm ~ 140 cm Connecting the water supply hose 1.
Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Leak-proof System The appliance is installed with the system that is designed to prevent water leaks . The system includes the following components . 1) Leak sensor This sensor will cease operation of the appliance if it detects any leaks . It is located on the base plate of the appliance . If a leak has been detected, an error display starting with H, for example, H 01, will appear . In that case, contact your local Customer Service Centre .
Checking after Installation Installation checklist 3 7 1 5 6 5 6 4 2 5 6 1) Anchor bolts Have you removed them and attached the cover caps properly? 5) Adjustable stands Are they bolted securely to the appliance? 2) Location Is the appliance on a flat, stable surface? Does it run without vibrating? 6) Stand cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out .
Checking after Installation Test run after installation Check for water leakage, abnormal noise, and proper drainage. Perform the following procedures WITHOUT laundry in the drum. 1. Turn on the tap. 2. Close the door. 3. Press the On button. You have to select “Quick 50” course and “Spin only” mode. Then, press the Start button. After the water is drained, start a test run. 4. While holding down the Speed/Eco and Easy Ironing buttons, press the On button. 5.
Consider the Environment Disposing of packaging The packaging used to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local authority. Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Information on disposal for users of waste electrical & electronic equipment (private households) Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
Power and Water Consumption Programme X f Temperature Additional function 40 °C ― Cotton Cotton Rinse Plus 60 °C 1) 60 °C 1) ― Eco 60 °C ― 40 °C Eco 3) Load Power Water Time 2) consumption 2) consumption 2) 10 kg 1.07 kWh 85 L 2:15 8 kg 0.90 kWh 72 L 2:10 10 kg 2.10 kWh 85 L 2:40 8 kg 1.85 kWh 72 L 2:20 10 kg 0.85 kWh 63 L 3:45 8 kg 0.65 kWh 50 L 3:45 10 kg 1.55 kWh 87 L 3:02 8 kg 1.48 kWh 74 L 2:22 10 kg 0.83 kWh 80 L 3:23 8 kg 0.
Specifications NA-140VG4 Rated voltage NA-148VG4 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 2000 - 2350 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W (230 V) Power consumption Off-mode / Left On-mode 0.2 W Maximum spin speed 1400 r/min Product weight 74 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 kg 8 kg Product dimensions 596 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 845 mm (H) Water consumption Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”. Pressure of tap water Panasonic Corporation http://panasonic.
