® Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions Washing Machine (Domestic use) Model No. NA - 147VR1 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. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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. Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.
Contents Read Before Using Maintenance Consider the Environment . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 Checking Your Washing Machine . . 11 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and follow these safety precautions. WARNING This describes issues which could cause death or serious injury. General Use --This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS --Turn off the water supply to the appliance if it is not going to be used for a prolonged period, such as during a holiday. This is especially important if there is no drainage around the appliance. If the water supply is left on, the water pressure may increase and result in a leak. --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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Power source and cable --Unplug the mains lead when cleaning the appliance. --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. There is a possibility of overheating which may cause a fire. Use an unused household mains socket, fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS --Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance. Otherwise, the mains lead may be damaged, which may lead to an electric shock or fire. 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION This describes issues which could cause injury or damage your belongings. General Use --Prior to use, turn on the tap and check the hose and connections for any leaks. Improper connection could cause leaks. --The 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS --Do NOT put any electrical equipment, for example, TV, radio or battery charger, on or near the appliance. --Do NOT put excessive laundry or detergent into the appliance. This may cause damage to the appliance. --REMOVE the anchor bolts using a spanner or a similar tool before installing the appliance. The anchor bolts are used to transport the appliance. If the anchor bolts are not removed, the appliance will vibrate severely during use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION --Check all of the laundry and remove all objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips, metal wires, etc. They may cause damage to the laundry or the appliance. --Do NOT use the appliance to wash waterproof sheets or clothing. There is a possibility of excessive vibration or failure during the spin cycle, which may result in an injury, damage to the appliance or a water leak. --BE CAREFUL when draining hot water out of the drum.
Checking Your Washing Machine Your washing machine Detergent drawer (P.13) Drum (Washing/ spin-drying tub) Door seal Door Mains lead/ Mains plug Water drain hose Drain filter cover (P.27) Adjustable feet (P.37) Caution Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running. Accessories Cover cap (x4) (P.36-37) Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance. Elbow (P.39) For fixing the water drain hose Water supply hose (P.
Before Washing Checking before use For the appliance’s initial operation or after a prolonged period of non-operation, perform the following procedures: 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 39. Before initial use Before using the appliance for the first time, run the 40 ºC Cotton programme WITHOUT any detergent or clothing to rinse out residue or moisture.
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 1. Liquid detergent Note --Do NOT use liquid detergent with the Prewash function. It may flow away during the prewash. --Add liquid detergent before you start washing.
Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Softener compartment Laundry starch The following additives may be added to this compartment: -- Fabric softener -- Laundry starch Simply add laundry starch to the softener compartment. It will be automatically added to the clothing in the final rinsing process. Make sure that you do not fill the compartment over the MAX level. If it is hard to pour, dilute the starch slightly with water before adding it.
Using the Buttons and Dials Model NA-147VR1 20 20℃ Wash Off Rapid 15 / / r/min Dirt Level Prewash/ Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Start Pause Quick Easy-care Mixed Hand Wash Shirts Allergy-care Wool Drum Cleaning Spin Child Lock 60e 4 5 6 9 78 Buttons and dial 1. Programme selection dial Use this dial to choose the best programme for the laundry. (P.20) 2. Start/Pause button Press this button to start or pause the wash programme. 3.
Using the Buttons and Dials Display 9. Other indicator -is displayed the overload. Model NA-147VR1 3 1 9 2 / / 4 5 8 76 1. Time bar indicator The number of displayed bars increases with time. 2. Door lock indicator is displayed the door lock / condition. 3. Child lock indicator is displayed if the child lock is activated. (P.26) 4. Temperature indicator The Cotton Eco programme is only available with the Eco setting. 5. Spin speed indicator 6.
Washing Setting washing Model NA-147VR1 20 20℃ Wash Off Rapid 15 / / r/min 60e Dirt Level Prewash/ Easy Iron Extra Rinse Time Child Lock 40e 1. Open the door and put the laundry into the drum. For details about preparing and sorting the laundry, see pages 12 and 20. Caution --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.
Washing 6. Press the Start button. The appliance starts supplying water after draining. Note Before any programme is started, the appliance first drains out any water. The buzzer will sound and “END” will flash on the display when the programme has finished, and the door will unlock immediately. Caution Required time Required time depends on the programme and temperature setting. -- Actual time may differ slightly from the displayed time.
Selecting the Programme Description 147VR1 Max load Cotton Daily wash for cotton, linen and cotton blends. 7 kg Cotton Eco Washing takes longer but consumes less energy and water than the Cotton programme. 7 kg Easy-care Gentle wash for cotton, linen and synthetic fibres. 3.5 kg Hand Wash Gentle wash for hand wash clothes. 2.5 kg Allergy-care Cycle to remove allergens. 3.5 kg Drum cleaning Eliminate the detergent residue, dirt and the odor-causing bacteria from washing machine.
Power and Water Consumption Programme Cotton Power Water Temperature Load (kg) consumption consumption Time 2) (kWh) 2) (L) 2) 40 °C 40e °C 1) Cotton Eco 20 60e °C 7 1.09 64 2:50 3.5 0.51 39 2:50 7 0.67 47 3:30 3.5 0.54 39 3:00 1) Easy-care 40 °C 3.5 0.64 41 1:26 Hand Wash 30 °C 2.5 0.37 48 1:28 Allergy-care 60 °C 3.5 2.96 82 3:39 Drum cleaning 80 °C ― 1.02 52 1:30 Wool 30 °C 2.5 0.28 67 0:48 Shirts 40 °C 3.5 0.86 40 1:37 Mixed 30 °C 3.5 0.
Details of Programmes Auto setting Programme 20 Temperature Number of rinses Spin speed 1) Approximate time Te Cotton 40 °C 3 1400 2:50 C Cotton Eco 60e °C 2 1400 3:30 C Easy-care 40 °C 2 800 1:26 C Hand Wash 30 °C 3 600 1:28 C Allergy-care 60 °C 4 800 3:39 C Drum cleaning 80 °C ― 600 1:30 Rinse Cold 2 1400 0:30 Drain ― ― ― 0:03 Spin ― ― 1400 0:17 Wool 30 °C 3 600 0:48 C Shirts 40 °C 2 600 1:37 C Mixed 30 °C 3 800 1:34 C Quick 40 °C
e Details of Programmes Manual setting Option functions Temperature Number of rinses Spin speed 1) Dirt Level Prewash Easy Iron Extra Rinse Cold - 90 °C 3 0 - 1400 +1 - 3, +A Cold - 60 °C 2 0 - 1400 +1 - 3, +A Cold - 40 °C 2 0 - 800 +1 - 3, +A Cold - 30 °C 3 0 - 600 ― ― +1 - 3 Cold - 60 °C 4 0 - 800 ― ― 80 °C ― 600 ― ― ― ― Cold 2 0 - 1400 ― ― +1 - 3, +A ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― 0 - 1400 ― ― ― Cold - 30 °C 3 0 - 6
Washing Delicates Wool and Hand Wash programmes The drum spins gently in these programmes. For details, see pages 18-19. Delicate laundry loads Wool programme: 2 kg or less Hand Wash programme: 2 kg or less Approximate weights 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. This will help to reduce the ironing time.
Washing Blankets and Bedspreads Programme for Bedding When you wash the bedding, Mixed + Extra Rinse is recommended. -- Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or , ). hand-wash symbol ( Putting bedding into the drum 1. Fold down the blanket or bedspread into a quarter of their original size. -- Wash only one blanket at a time. Washable -- 100 % synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg -- 100 % synthetic fibre futons and 100 % cotton blankets – up to 1.
Optional Functions Extra Rinse Preset timer You can rinse your laundry more thoroughly with an extra rinsing process. The Extra Rinse has 4 setting options: 1, 2 and 3 ─ additional rinse cycles A ─ This setting adds one more rinse cycle with warm water (30 °C). Time function is available to preset the time for the programme to start. Dirt Level It is possible to select the Dirt Level. Running time and water temperature differ in accordance with the dirt level.
Maintenance Cleaning the outside of the appliance Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, kitchen detergent, and soapy water. 3. Carefully turn the drain filter anticlockwise to unscrew it. More water may drain out. This is normal. Warning --Do NOT splash water over the appliance. --Do NOT use cream cleansers, thinners, nor products containing alcohol or paraffin oil. 4. Then, remove the drain filter.
Maintenance Cleaning the drum If you keep using cold water in the appliance, bacteria may build up inside the drum and emit an odour. You can avoid this by running the Drum cleaning programme once a month. (When using a scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.) Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly. Detergent buildup may develop mould. Caution Viruses and bacteria are not killed in water temperature of 40 °C.
Maintenance 3. Put your finger on the tab near the front of the softener cover and pull it up to remove it from the detergent drawer. Cleaning the water supply filter Clean the filter if water is not supplied properly. 1. Turn the tap off. 2. Switch on the appliance. 3. Select the Cotton programme, and then press the Start button. Drainage begins when the appliance is started. 4. Wash out the detergent residue with water. Use a cloth to wipe the water from the appliance. 4.
Maintenance Preventing a frozen water supply hose If the appliance is delivered in freezing weather conditions, after setting up, leave it at room temperature for 24 hours before using. This will ensure that the water supply hose does not become clogged up with ice. If your water supply hose freezes, perform the following procedures: 1. Wrap warm towels around the joints of the water supply hose. Joints Tap Water supply hose 2. Add 2 to 3 litres of warm water to the drum. approximately 50 °C 3.
Fault Checklist Problem Cause Washing machine Buttons do not work. --The programme, temperature, spin speed, preset time, Extra Rinse, Easy Iron, Prewash or Dirt Level function settings cannot be changed while washing is in progress. --Child lock may be activated. (P.26) Door does not open. --Door lock may be activated. (P.17) --The water temperature or level may be too high. (P.
Fault Checklist Problem There is no foam or hardly any foam. Cause --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 Time The displayed remaining time changes. --The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually. Thus, the time displayed may change. There is an unusual noise or vibration. --There may be metal items in the drum. --The anchor bolts may not have been removed. (P.36) --The appliance may be on a sloping or unstable surface. Noise If none of the above is the cause, contact your local Customer Service Centre. Others There is noise when the water drains out.
Error Display Error What to do Make sure that the door is closed properly. Door is open Unable to supply water Unable to drain Overflow Check for any of the following problems. -- The tap is closed. -- The water pipe or hose is frozen. -- The water supply has been disrupted. -- The water supply filter is clogged. (P.29) Check the drain hose for any of the following problems. -- There is a clog in the hose. -- The hose tip is immersed in water. -- It extends with joints. -- The water is frozen.
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. If the floor is not flat and stable, contact your local Customer Service Centre. --Do NOT install the appliance on a carpet or similar type of flooring. Start by tilting the appliance backwards. The appliance should be carried by two people, one on each side holding it from the bottom.
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 a spanner. Follow the instructions below. 3. Attach each cover cap (included with the accessories) over each bolt hole. Note The anchor bolts must be removed before the appliance is operated. They may cause excessive vibration.
Moving and Installing Installing the anchor bolts 1. Remove each cover cap. Levelling the appliance Plastic nut Foot 2. Insert each anchor bolt. 1. Loosen the plastic nut on each foot by turning it clockwise. 2. Adjust each foot by turning it clockwise or anticlockwise. 3. Use a spirit level to make sure that the appliance is properly levelled. 4. Tighten each plastic nut by turning it anticlockwise. 3. Tighten each bolt with a spanner.
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 ~ 145 cm ~ 100 cm Water supply hose Caution - Do NOT connect the water supply hose to a combination tap. - Do NOT twist, squash, modify, or cut the hose. - Optimum mains water pressure is 0.1 1.0 MPa. If the water pressure exceeds this value, install a pressure reducing valve.
Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Leak-proof System The appliance is installed with a system that is designed to prevent water leaks. The system includes the following components: 1) Aquastop system If a water leak is detected in the water inlet hose, the system stops supplying water automatically. This system is only functioning with hoses having water supply valves.
Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Connecting to the power supply Name plate Caution --The name plate indicates the rated power that the appliance needs. Make sure that the power supply specifications in your residence match the information mentioned here. The information on the power supply specifications are also mentioned on page 42 of these instructions. --If the product is not correctly grounded, the user will be liable for any damage incurred. 40 - Installation Instructions 147VR1_WGN.
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 feet Are they bolted securely to the appliance? 2) Location Is the appliance on a flat, stable surface? Does it run without vibrating? 6) Feet cushions Are they standing flat? If the appliance is not level, there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out.
Specifications NA-147VR1 Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Maximum energy rated power input 2200 W Heating energy rated power input 2000 W Product weight 73 kg Maximum mass of dry cloth 7 kg Product dimensions Height 845 mm Width 597 mm Depth 542 mm Water consumption Pressure of tap water Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”. 0.1 - 1 MPa 42 - Installation Instructions 147VR1_WGN.
Product fiche (EU)No.1061/2010 Supplier’s name Panasonic Supplier’s model identifier Rated capacity of Cotton Eco programme NA-147VR1 kg Energy efficiency class A+++ (most efficient) : EEI<46 A++ : 46≦EEI<52 7 1) Annual energy consumption 2) A+++ kWh/year 135 1) The energy efficiency class of a household washing machine shall be determined on the basis of its Energy Efficiency Index (EEI).
Setting of the course for the energy consumption values By the following procedures the energy consumption values for the standard programmes can be realised. These programmes “Cotton 60 °C” or “Cotton 40 °C” are the standard programmes in accordance with the EU Regulations 1061/2010 and 1015/2010. Those programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry. 1. 2.
