Operating Instructions Washing Machine (Household use) Model No. NA-16VX1 NA-16VG1 NA-14VA1 Thank you for buying a Panasonic washing machine. ● These Operating Instructions will help you use it properly and safely. ● In particular, make sure you read the Safety Precautions on pages 4 and 5 before you use your washing machine. ● Complete the guarantee card, including the purchase date and dealer's name, and keep it safely. NA-16VX1_E.
Consider the environment Disposing of packaging The packaging we use to protect the washing machine from damage during transportation is all recyclable. For information on recycling, contact your local authority.
Contents Read before using Maintenance Consider the environment..................... 2 Safety precautions (Please observe these fully.).............................................................. 4 Know your washing machine................. 6 Before you start washing....................... 7 Using the buttons.................................. 8 How to lock or unlock the door.............. 9 How to add detergent and softener .... 10 Selecting the programme....................
Safety precautions (Please observe these fully.) Please read the following instructions to avoid danger to you or your property. We have split our safety precautions into two degrees of danger. WARNING CAUTION This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury. This describes issues which could cause injury or damage your belongings. WARNING ● If you will not be using the washing machine for a while, such as when you go on holiday, turn off the water supply to the washing machine.
WARNING ven if the drum is spinning at low speed it can cause an injury. Take particular care of E children in this respect. CAUTION General Use If you do not, it will cause strong vibrations when the washing machine is spinning. ● Do not connect the washing machine to hot water. The washing machine works with cold water. ● Before you start using the washing machine, turn the tap on to check that the hose is properly connected. If it’s not, there may be a water leak.
Know your washing machine Water-supply hose Water-supply valve (applicable products only) Detergent drawer (see page 10) Door opening button (Push door opening button and open with the right end of a door.) Mains lead/ Mains plug Door Do not fold the mains lead when the washing machine is running. Drum (washing/ spin-drying tub) Drain filter cover Water-drain hose Adjustable stands Check before using (see page 29) Door seal (see page 36) 1 Secure the Watersupply hose.
Before you start washing Water is poured into the Washing machine to perform an inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, so there may be drops of water or condensation in the Washing machine. This is not an indication of a malfunction. Before the first use Do not put anything into the washing machine. Organizing laundry ● Read the washing label on each garment to help you sort your washing into different loads. ● Sort the laundry by colour, type of fabric and by how soiled it is.
Using the buttons Optional functions ● You can add functions to each basic programme to suit your laundry needs. ● Some functions don’t apply to certain programmes. (see pages 14-15, 25) Temperature Progress indicator ● Lets you choose the wash temperature from cold to 90ºC. For example, you may prefer a hotter wash for whites, cotton, or soiled laundry. ● Some temperatures can’t be used for certain wash programmes. (see pages 14-15) ● Tells you how far through each cycle your washing is.
Remaining time indicator Start/Pause ● Press this button to start or pause your wash programme. Power buttons Mode selector ● Use this to select additional functions for each programme, such as rinsing and spin cycles, and for the Drain only function. Child safety lock * Example) Display on NA-16VX1 ● Use this to lock the door and prevent children climbing into the drum. ● It also locks the controls to prevent children starting or stopping programmes accidentally.
How to add detergent and softener Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct compartment. Only use detergents recommended for fully-automated washing machine. Refer to the instructions on the packaging for appropriate amounts to use for different wash programmes. Liquid detergent Add detergent to the relevant compartment in the drawer: Liquid detergent ● Don’t use for Prewash programmes. (see page 25) Liquid mild detergent ● Use for Wool wash programmes.
Softener ● Dilute concentrated softeners before you add them. Only add up to 130 ml to the compartment to avoid over-flowing. Undiluted softener Water * Wash out unused softener with a splash of water or a damp cloth after the programme has finished. If it sticks in the compartment put out the drawer and clean it up.(see page 28) cycle For prewash cycles Water softening agent You can soften water in hard water areas by adding water softener.
Selecting the programme Programme Description Max load Cotton Daily washing for cotton, linen and cotton blend. (e.g. T-shirts, underwear, towels, tablecloths) 7 kg CottonEco Cotton, linen and cotton blend - takes longer but uses less water and power than Cotton programme. 7 kg Easy-Care Gentle on cotton, linen and man-made materials. Wool/Silk Gentle washing for hand and washing machine washable wool, silk and wool blend clothing.
Power and water consumption Optional function Max load 40 °C 1) Intensive 7 kg 0.84 kWh 65.0 L 1:47 40 °C ― 7 kg 0.80 kWh 65.0 L 1:27 60 °C ― 7 kg 1.57 kWh 75.0 L 1:32 90 °C ― 7 kg 2.09 kWh 85.0 L 1:52 60 °C1) Intensive 7 kg 1.04 kWh 44.0 L 2:30 60 °C ― 7 kg 1.00 kWh 44.0 L 2:20 Easy-Care 40 °C 1) Intensive 3.5 kg 0.53 kWh 52.0 L 1:15 Wool/Silk 30 °C ― 2 kg 0.25 kWh 50.0 L 0:40 Delicates 40 °C ― 3.5 kg 0.60 kWh 62.0 L 1:00 Shirts 40 °C ― 2 kg 0.
Details of programmes Auto setting Programme Max load Temperature Number of rinses Spin-dry revolutions 16VX1, 16VG1, 14VA1 Approximate time Temp Cotton# 7 kg 40°C 2 1200 1:07 - 1:27 Cold CottonEco# 7 kg 40°C 2 1200 1:10 - 1:30 Cold 3.5 kg 40°C 2 800 0:56 - 1:00 Cold Wool/Silk 2 kg 30°C 3 500 0:40 Cold Delicates 3.5 kg 40°C 2 800 0:55 - 1:00 Cold Shirts# 2 kg 40°C 2 500 0:50 Cold Quiet 7 kg 40°C 2 500 1:18 - 1:38 Cold Quick 60 3.
mate e ● Times depend on programme and temperature settings selected. ● Times may be longer if the laundry in the drum needs to be balanced.
Washing 62 4 1 2 3 4 Press the door opening button, and put the laundry in the drum. 3 See pages 7, 12 for sorting your laundry before it goes into the drum. Make sure no washing gets caught in the door. Close the door and push the ON button. Turn the programme selection dial either way to select your wash programme. A wash time will be displayed. Select any optional functions.
5 into the detergent drawer. (see pages 10-11) Press the START button. It starts water supplying. The quantity of detergent will depend on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and the water hardness. Use the amount of detergent suggested on the packaging. Once you have started the washing machine, it weighs the laundry. After a delay of about five seconds it then displays a new wash time. Washing While the laundry is being weighed the mark flashes.
Washing delicates (Wool/Silk and Delicates programmes) * These programmes rock the drum gently for best results on delicate laundry. Delicate laundry loads: ● Wool/silk – 2kg or less : Delicates – 3.5kg or less Tips for Wool/Silk programme: ● Approximate weights: Wool sweater 400g Silk blouse 200g Trousers 400g ● Close zips and buttons. ● Add items one by one on top of each other.
62 4 5 6 3 to open the door and add laundry to the drum. Washing delicates 1 2 3 Press the door opening button Using your washing machine 4 Close the door and press the power ON button. Turn the programme selection dial and select the Wool/Silk or Delicates programme. The display will tell you approximately how long the programme will take. Select any optional functions. Add detergent to the drawer.
Washing blankets or bedspreads (Duvet programme) 73 5 Make sure the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or handwash symbol ( , ). 1 4 Fold blanket or bedspread. Fold into four, like so: Blanket Washable ● 100% synthetic fibre blanket – up to 3kg ● 100% cotton blanket – up to 1.5kg (single bed size) Other ● Futon (100% synthetic fibre) – up to 1.5kg (single bed size) ● Sheets ● Bedspreads ● Undersheets (100% synthetic fibre) 2 Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum.
Using your washing machine 5 6 7 press the power ON button. Turn the Programme Selection dial either way and select the Duvet programme. The display will tell you approximately how long the programme will take. Select any optional functions. Add detergent to the drawer. Process selection (see page 24) Optional functions (see page 25) Temperature (see page 8) Spin speed (see page 8) Washing blankets or bedspreads 3 4 Close the door and (see pages 10-11) Press the START button.
Cleaning the drum (Tub Clean programme) 41 2 If you keep using cold water in your washing machine, this may cause a build-up of bacteria inside the drum, which can give off an odour. You can avoid this by running the Tub Clean programme once a month. (When you use a scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.) Important: don’t put laundry in the washing machine during ‘Tub Clean’. 1 2 3 4 With no laundry in the drum, press the power ON button.
Preset timer 72 You can use the timer to set the washing machine to finish running at a specific time. ● You need to choose the programme first, and then preset the time. ● You can’t preset the Wool/Silk, Tub Clean programme. ● The washing machine may finish earlier or later than the preset time, depending on the type of laundry and the conditions of temperature, water supply and drainage.
Individual washing functions (Process selection) You can select either single function such as “Spin only,” “Rinse only” or “Drain only,” or more than one combined washing functions such as “Washing,” ”Rinse” and “Spin.” Please note: you can’t select individual functions on the Rapid 15 programme. Press the MODE button to select a function.
Optional functions Various usage Press the function button(s) Optional function When you want to: you want. How it works Intensive Wash heavily soiled laundry It increases washing time for 10 to 20 minutes. Extra Rinse Rinse your laundry more thoroughly It adds an extra rinse cycle. Prewash Prewash heavily soiled laundry It adds a prewash cycle. Make ironing easier • It spin-dries your laundry more gently (at 800rpm or less). • This reduces wrinkles and helps unravel tangled laundry.
Using your washing machine How to set and reset the child safety lock The child safety lock prevents children climbing into the washing machine drum and getting trapped. It keeps the door closed and locked even when the washing machine is not in use. It also locks the control buttons. 1 1 2 2 Switch the washing machine on. Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more. (The sign lights to confirm the child safety lock is active.) ●Press the button in the same way to unlock.
How to use laundry starch Laundry starch makes your clothes crisp in texture. Synthetic laundry starch is a stiffening agent. Using your washing machine (Note) ● After using starch, clean the detergent drawer, especially the softener cover. (see page 28) ● After using starch, to remove any excess starch in the drum, run a Rapid 15 programme without detergent.
Maintenance Cleaning your washing machine ● Clean the outside of your washing machine with a soft cloth and mild detergent such as kitchen detergent and soap water. * Don’t splash water over the washing machine. * Do not use cream cleansers, thinners or products containing alcohol or kerosene. Cleaning your detergent drawer First, remove the detergent drawer by lifting and pulling at the same time.
Cleaning the drain filter Take care not to burn yourself while handling your clothes or touching the inside of the drum after a high temperature wash. 1 Open and remove the drain filter cover. Drain filter * If your washing machine is delivered in freezing weather conditions, leave it at room temperature for 24 hours after you’ve set it up before using it. This ensures there’s no ice blocking the water supply hose.
Troubleshooting Problem washing machine Buttons don’t work Door doesn’t open Unusual odour Cause ● While the washing machine is washing, you cannot change the programme, temperature and process settings (but you can change the rinse or spin settings). ● Door lock may be active. (see page 9) ● Child safety lock may be active.(see page 26) ● The water temperature or level could be too high. ● Clothing may be caught in the door. If so, press the door opening button while pushing the door.
Problem Noise There’s no foam ● This can happen if you’ve put powder detergent directly into the drum – you must put it in the detergent drawer. ● If your laundry has collected to one side of the drum, water will be supplied automatically to correct the imbalance – and this will prevent the foam wash. ● The amount of foam can vary, depending on the temperature, level and softness of your water. Fabric softener overflows ● You may have exceeded the MAX level on the detergent drawer.
Error display ( When the error display comes on, a buzzer sounds and U and a number appear alternatively.) What to do: Unable to drain Check the drain hose, making sure ● it isn’t clogged up ● its tip isn’t immersed in water ● it doesn’t extend further than 3 metres ● the water isn’t frozen. ● Cleaning the drain filter (see page 29) Correct any of these problems, then open the door, shut it and start the washing machine again. What to do: Door is open ● Make sure the door is shut properly.
Choosing the right location Entrust the installation of the product to our dealer or service agent. The right place for your washing machine Sloping surface Unstable surface ●Don’t install your washing machine in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing. Bumpy surface Installing a built-in washing machine ●You need a space at least 60cm wide and extra 3mm space from the top and back of the washing machine.
Moving and installing Removing the anchor bolts Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the washing machine in place while it’s being moved. They need to be removed before installation, using the spanner supplied and following the instructions below. Don’t run the washing machine without removing the bolts, as this can cause excessive vibration. A B ● To remove the anchor bolts: Use the ‘B’ end of the spanner to loosen the four bolts. Pull the bolts out horizontally.
Moving and installing (continued) Moving the washing machine from one location to another Make sure to fix the anchor bolts for transportation to the washing machine. Attaching the anchor bolts Same level 4 2 3 Pull the bolts out, so their tips are level with the tips of the sleeves. ( Ask someone else to hold the upper surface of the drum and pull it forward.) Moving and installing Unscrew and remove the four cover caps.
Hose and cable lengths How to connect for the left side How to connect for the right side ~ 135 cm ~ 105 cm ~ 90 cm ~ 100 cm ~ 140 cm 0 – max. 100 cm ~ 130 cm Levelling the washing machine ●Using a level facilitates the adjustment. ● When adjusting the washing machine to make it level, ensure all four stands are supporting it: On each stand, loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise using the A end of the spanner supplied. 1 Lock nut Stand 2 Adjust all four stands in this way.
Water-supply hose ● Avoid the risk of electric shock. Do not put the security device for the water-supply valve in water, as it contains an electric valve. ● Follow the instructions in this section to avoid water leaks. ● Do not connect the hose to the combination tap. ● If you’re unsure, ask a service agent to connect the hose. ●Don’t twist, squash, modify or cut the hose. ● Optimum water pressure in the main pipe is 0.03 MPa - 1.0 MPa.
Water-drain hose Points to remember: Do not twist, pull out or bend the drain hose. Your washing machine should be no more than 100cm from the drain outlet. Draining to a sink or wash-basin: ●Secure the drain hose in position, so it can’t drop out of the basin. ●Don’t block the basin’s drain outlet, and make sure the drainage through it is sufficient. ●Don’t let the tip of the drain hose dip into the drained water, as this can cause the water to flow back into the washing machine.
Installation checklist When your washing machine is running, follow the instructions below to check there are no water leaks, abnormal noise or vibration, and that the waste water drains properly. Press Power on. Press Power on. Leak check Press Pause/Start. Press Power off. Vibration and noise check Select “Spin only” for process selection. Press Pause/Start.
Specifications NA-16VX1 Rated voltage NA-16VG1 NA-14VA1 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 2075 W - 2250 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W (230 V) Dimension of the product 596 mm (W) x 625 mm (D) x 845 mm (H) Weight of the product 85 kg Maximam mass of dry cloth 7 kg Water consumption Refer to “Power and water consumption”. Pressure of tap water 0.