Panasonic NA-16VX1 User manual

Order No.WMH0902141C2
Drum Type Washing Machine
NA-16VX1
NA-16VG1
NA-14VA1
R
CONTENTS
Page
1 SPECIFICATIONS 2
2 PRODUCT INFORMATION 3-7
3 KNOW THE WASHING MACHINE 8
4 MOVING AND INSTALLING 9-12
5 HOW TO ADD DETERGENT AND SOFTENER 13
6 MAINTENANCE 14
7 USING THE BUTTONS 15
8 DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES 16
Product Colour :White
Destination :Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Poland,
Czech, Hungary, Romania, Holland, Belgium, Sweden,
Norway, Denmark, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia,
Vietnam, UnitedArab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait,Qatar,
HongKong, Thailand, Iran, New Zealand, Italy
Page
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Panasonic HA Washing Machine Hangzhou 2009.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and
distribution is a violation of law.
9 WIRING DIAGRAM 17
10 CHECK INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE PC.BOARD
18-19
11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20-21
12 OPERATING TEST-NO WATER 22-23
13 ERROR DISPLAY 24-25
14 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 26-36
15 LOCATION OF PARTS 37-46
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public.
It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product.
Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service
or repair the product or products dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safet y. These parts are marked by in the Schematic
Diagrams, Circuit Board Diagrams, Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced
with manufacturer's specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the orig inal design without permission of
manufacturer.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
!
!

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1 SPECIFICATIONS
NA-16VX1/16VG1/14VA1
Model No. NA-16VX1 NA-16VG1 NA-14VA1
Power source
Product weight
Dimensions(W*D*H)(mm)
Laundry capacity
Body Colour
Operation Panel
Drum(Wash) r/min.
Spin r/min.
Variable Rotation
Control
Wide Angle Water
Supply Shower
Washing
Performance
Progress Indicator
AC220V-240V/50Hz
85kg
596*625*845
7.0kg
White
Dial+LCD
37~53r/min.
Max:1600r/min.
AC220V-240V/50Hz
85kg
596*625*845
7.0kg
White
Dial+LED
37~53r/min.
Max:1600r/min.
AC220V-240V/50Hz
85kg
596*625*845
7.0kg
White
Dial+LED
37~53r/min.
Max:1400r/min.
Washing Program
Energy Consumption
Noise level of the moter
Easy to take-out laundry
Door Open
Maximum power consumption
Heating power consumption
Pressure of tap water
Course select
Temperature
Buzzer
Error dislay
Accessories
12
Below 1.19kWh
12
Below 1.19kWh
12
Below 1.19kWh
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless Motor
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless Motor
Super quiet by Inverter-
Controlled brushless Motor
Tilted 10 Drum
One Push Button
2075W-2250W
2000W/230V
0.03-1Mpa
Tilted 10 Drum
One Push Button
2075W-2250W
2000W/230V
0.03-1Mpa
Tilted 10 Drum
One Push Button
2075W-2250W
2000W/230V
0.03-1Mpa
Quiet Quick60 Colours
Rapid15 Duvet Tub
Clean Cotton Cotton Eco
Easy care Wool/Silk
Delicates Shirts
Quiet Quick60 Colours
Rapid15 Duvet Tub
Clean Cotton Cotton Eco
Easy care Wool/Silk
Delicates Shirts
Quiet Quick60 Colours
Rapid15 Duvet Tub
Clean Cotton Cotton Eco
Easy care Wool/Silk
Delicates Shirts
End of programme buzzer
Beeper alarm
End of programme buzzer
Beeper alarm
End of programme buzzer
Beeper alarm
U appears: 5 items
H appears: 18 items
U appears: 5 items
H appears: 18 items
U appears: 5 items
H appears: 18 items
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cold 30 40
60 90
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Cover cap Spanner
Elbow
Selectable
Preset timer
Spin Speed
Temperature
1-24h
9 level
8 level
1-24h
4 level
5 level
1-24h
4 level
5 level

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2 PRODUCT INFORMATION
2-1 New Drum washing machine Tilted Drum
Foam
Horizontal drum type
The drum shall be tilted to save water and increase easy operation.
Compared to the Horizontal dram type, Tilted drum can save water.
When put laundry into the drum and take out laundry easily from the drum after washing. It is called
Universal design .
And also, the door can be opened easily by pressing the door button.
Tilted drum
2-2 Produce high washability
Shower Shower
Foam wash
Shower from the upper portion
+ Whirling Shower from the baffle + Whirling
NA-16VX1/16VG1/14VA1

Spin Speed Setting
*1600 *1200
*800 *400
r/min*1400r/min r/min*1000r/min
r/min*700r/min*600r/min*500r/min r/min
Water Temperature Setting
*90 *80 *70 *60 *50
*40 *30 *Cold
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2-3 Model
For 16VX1(LCD Display)
For 16VG1, 14VA1(LED Display)
Process & Cloth Load Indicator
*Cloth load indicator (after push start button)
*Process indicator (during washing process)
Child Lock & Door Lock
Indicator
Delay Start Setting
& Remain Time Indicator
Child Lock & Door Lock
Indicator
Delay Start Setting
& Remain Time Indicator
2-4 How to turn the "end of programme" buzzer on or off
1Press the STARTand power ON buttons at the same
time,
2and keep pressing the STARTbutton for at least
three seconds.
Start
Pause
On
Start
Pause
NA-16VX1/16VG1/14VA1
Process Select
*Wash+Rinse+Spin
*Rinse only
*Spin only
*Wash+Rinse
*Rinse+Spin
*Drain only
Water Temperature Setting
*90 *60
*40 *30 *Cold
Spin Speed Setting
(16VG1) *1600r/min *1200r/min *800r/min *500r/min
(14VA1) *1400r/min *1200r/min *800r/min *500r/min
Process Select
*Wash+Rinse+Spin
*Rinse only
*Spin only
*Wash+Rinse
*Rinse+Spin
*Drain only

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2-5 Smart Beat Wash by variable rotation control
Previous washing method
New washing method (Variable rotation control)
The drum rotates at a constant speed. Therefore, due to different fabrics and weights of clothing
and insufficient penetration of water, dirt can not be beaten out by washing.
,
The laundry s movement inside the drum shall
be detected by 3D sensor, and the drum rotates
most suitable speed to realize proper beat washing.
Heavily clothes
Heavily clothes
Lightly clothes
Lightly clothes
If clothes shall not be
penetrated water enough
If clothes shall not be
penetrated water enough
45 r/min 45 r/min 45 r/min
Increased rotation
speed of the drum
Decreased rotation
speed of the drum
Decreased rotation
speed of the drum
2-6 Wide angle water supply shower
New method (Conventional Supply + Wide-Angle Water Supply Shower)
Benefit of Wide-Angle Water Supply Shower
Washing
Process
Rinsing
Process
Quick Water
Penetration Effect
Water Supply Shower
During Rinsing Process
High Beating Wash and
Save The Time
Fine Rinsing Effect and
Save The Time
NA-16VX1/16VG1/14VA1
3D Sensor

2-7 Safety
Leak-proof System
Water Supply Valve
Detect water leakage, stop water
supply at product side.
Filter Valve
Detect the opening and closing
condition of drain filter,
prevent coming out the water.
Water Hose Valve
If the water hose is damaged,
detect water leakage and stop
water supply at the tap side.
Interlocking
Water Leakage Sensor
Water Supply Valve
Filter Valve
Water Hose Valve
Premium
NA-16VX1
Deluxe
NA-16VG1
Standard
NA-14VA1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
(Germany/France: Yes)
2-8 Switching Sensor
Other brands
When "Drain filter" is opened during the operation,
water in the drum comes out.
When "Drain filter" is opened ,Filter valve closes
automatically by sensing the filter condition
in order prevent from coming water.
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This system is designed to prevent water leaks from the washing machine, and includes
the following components:
Drain filter
Drain Filter
valve
NA-16VX1,16VG1,14VA1
No
(Germany: Yes)
Euro Only
(Russia: No)

2-9 How to lock or unlock the door
Caution
Start
Pause
Press
2-10 How to set and reset the child safety lock
1
2-11 Release the door lock for servicing
Incase the locked by breaker cut off or power outage.
Push the small hole between the door
and body B by pin, and press the
push button to open the door.
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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 machine is not in use.
It also locks the control buttons.
1Switch the machine on.
2Press and hold the MODE button for five seconds or more.
(The sign lights to confirm the child safety lock is active.)
After the drum stops spinning, the door will automatically unlock and will be
signaled with a clicking sound. This can take about a minute.
* If you have to unlock the door mid-programme, try to make sure you don't
flood the floor with water from the drum.
The door is automatically locked while any programme is running. sign is shown
while the door is locked.
To unlock the door while a programme is running
During operation

3 KNOW THE WASHING MACHINE
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3-1 Component Name
(Push door opening
button and open with
the right end of a door)
Do not fold the
mains lead when
the washing
machine is running.
Drain filter
cover

4 MOVING AND INSTALLING
4-1 Carrying the washing machine
4-2 Removing the anchor bolts
AB
You'll need the anchor bolts again if you move the machine, so make sure you keep them
safe. And if the machine passes to someone else, make sure you give them the anchor
bolts.
4-3 Moving the washing machine from one location to another
Make sure to fix the anchor bolts for transportation to the machine.
Before you move the washing machine
Shut the tap and run the machine to drain the water. Drain any remaining water from the pump hose.
Depressurise the water-supply hose and remove it.
Disconnect the power cable.
Attach the anchor bolts .
4-4 Attach the anchor bolts
Unscrew and remove the four cover caps.
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.)
Insert the transportation guards 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Tighten each bolt.
Insert the washer shaft into the thread screw groove located
in the rear panel.
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Two or more people must carry the washing machine.
Start by tilting the machine backwards. One person should
stand behind it, holding the rear of the top panel. The other
person should grip the bottom stands at the front.
Don't touch the door opening button while holding.
Make sure of the needed accessories for installation.
Entrust the installation of the product to our dealer or
service agent.
To remove the anchor bolts:

4-5 The right place for washing machine
Sloping Unstable Bumpy
Surface Surface Surface
28
5
6
95
6
15
526
4
95
8
3
845
042
Metal cover
Other things to avoid:
4-6 Installing a built-in washing machine
4-7 Washing machine dimensions in millimetres
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Metal cover Separately sold accessories
(AXW4595-7FH0)
(AXW4595-7KG0) (WHITE)

4-8 Hose and Cable Lengths
4-9 Levelling the machine
Using a level facilitates the adjustment.
When adjusting the machine to make it level, ensure all four stands are supporting it:
Lock nut
Stand
AB
4-10 Water-supply hose
m
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01
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Hose with water-
supply valve
Ensure all four lock nuts are tightened
securely. Check the stands are still
bolted to the machine - if they're unbolted,
the machine will move around.
Attach the hose to a tap, and tighten
the plastic joint by hand.
Open the tap slowly and check there
are no leaks around the joint.
Caution: the joint is subject to water pressure.
1
2
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On each stand, loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise using the
A end of the spanner supplied.
Adjust all four stands in this way.
Use a spirit level to ensure the machine is standing correctly.
Tighten each lock nut by turning it anti-clockwise (towards the
machine body), again using the A end of the spanner supplied.
To adjust the stands, use A side of the included spanner.
Points to remember:
Don't twist, squash, modify or cut the hose.
Optimum water pressure in the main pipe is 0.03 MPa - 1.0 Mpa.
If the pressure is set higher than this, you'll need to install a depressurising valve.
Water-flow from the tap should be more than 5 litres per minute.
Connecting the water-supply hose
105
130
135
100
Plastic joint

4-11 Water drain hose
Points to remember:
Do not twist, pull out or bend the drain hose.
The machine should be no more than 100cm from the drain outlet.
Draining to a sink or wash-basin:
4-12 Installation checklist
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Press Power
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Press Power
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4-13 Checking your machine runs properly
Press Pause
/Start
Press Pause
/Start
Press Power
off
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Elbow
Draining to a wash-basin Draining to a drain hose
Anchor bolts-have you removed them, and attached the cover caps properly?
Location-is the machine on a flat, stable surface? Does it run without vibrating?
Water-supply hose-is it free from leaks, and is the water supply normal?
Water-drain hose-is it free from leaks, and does it drain normally?
Four adjustable stands-are they bolted securely to the machine?
Four stand cushions-are they standing flat?
Power supply-is the household dedicated mains socket, fully rated at AC 220V to 240V independently?
When the 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.

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5 HOW TO ADD DETERGENT AND SOFTENER
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.
Tub cleaning detergent, bleach Softener
Do not use washing machine,
when remove the detergent
drawer.
(It may cause a water leak or
it may not work normally)

6 MAINTENANCE
Max 6L)
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7 USING THE BUTTONS
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Press the
START button.

8 DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES
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1:271:07
1:10-1:30 1:07-1:27
1:00 3:31
It is not abnormal although
clothing sticks to a drum easily
depending on the kind of clothing,
and programmes.
Although Cotton ECO course

9 WIRING DIAGRAM
Feed
Valve 2
Feed
Valve AQUA
Feed
Valve 1
Feed
Valve 3 Door lock Door lock 2/2 Door detection Switch A
Door detection Switch B
Pressure
sensor unit 3D sensor Controller Unit A
Water
Leak sensor
PURPLE
YELLOW
BROWN-WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
GRAY
WHITE-ORANGE
YELLOW-WHITE
YELLOW-RED
RED-WHITE
BLUE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
LIGHTBLUE-BLACK
PINK
PINK-WHITE
BLACK
BLUE
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
ORANGE
RED
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
Noise
Filter
BROWN
LIGHT-BLUE
GREEN-YELLOW
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
BROWN
WHITE
WHITE
RED
PURPLE
BLUE
GRAY
GRAY
ORANGE-WHITE
ORANGE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
YELLOW-BLACK
PINK
WHITE
PINK-BLACK
BLACK
RED
WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
WHITE-BLUE
YELLOW
WHITE-RED
Heater
Motor Reactor Motor
temperature
Motor
tachogenerator
TH4
water temperature Filter sensor Cooling fan Pump Drain valve
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10 CHECK INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE PC BOARD
10-1 1. Before replace PC Board, check input and output voltage of the PC Board.
2. Check range of the test meter.
3. When check output voltage of the PC Bord, set a program of the Washing Machine on the working mode.
Feed
Valve 2
PURPLE
Feed
Valve 1 Pump
Door lock Door detection Switch A
Door detection Switch B
Controller Unit A
(1/2)
Feed
Valve AQUA
Feed
Valve 3 Drain valve Pressure
sensor unit
Door lock 2/2
3D sensor
Filter sensor
Cooling fan
Noise
Filter Heater
Motor
Reactor
Motor
tachogenerator
Motor
temperature
Water leak sensor
Controller Unit A
(1/2)
Input
Voltage
AC 220V
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
180
AC 220V
4.2K
AC 220V
4.8K
AC 220V
6K 15 DC12V
YELLOW
YELLOW
GRAY
ORANGE
WHITE
BROWN-WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
WHITE-ORANGE
WHITE-BLUE
YELLOW
WHITE-BLUE
WHITE-RED
YELLOW-RED
YELLOW-WHITE
PINK
PINK-WHITE-
RED-WHITE
BLUE-WHITE
YELLOW-BLACK
LIGHTBLUE-BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
ORANGE
RED
YELLOW-BLACK
YELLOW-BLACK
WHITE
PINK-BLACK
PINK
WHITE
WHITE RED
RED
WHITE RED WHITE RED RED BLUE
BLUE
WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
BROWN
LIGHT BLUE
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
BROWN
RED
PURPLE
BLUE
GRAY
GRAY
ORANGE-WHITE
ORANGE-WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
AC 220V
26
BLACK
RED
WHITE
ALL WHITE
BLUE BLUE
WHITE WHITE
ORANGE
WHITE
Room Temp.
0
10 20 30
Resistance
Approx.9.7k
Approx.5.7k
Approx.3.7k
Approx.2.3k
<Method to check the motor>
The resistane of the each terminal of the
motor shall be shown on next page.
LIGHT-BLUE
BROWN
BLACK
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10-2 Motor (Brushless type)
Rotation speed: Inverter control
Quiet operation: Below 55 dB
Structure: Simple & Less-trouble
123456
RED
RED
T
LIGHT BLUE
PROTECTOR
7 8 9 10 11 12
BROWN
RED
GREY
WHITE
RED
THERMISTOR
W
Y
Z
UV
X
<Rated resistance>
- Coil 3.2
- Coil 3.2
- Coil 3.2
Thermistor 11.4K at 20
- Tachogenerator 113
- Thermal protector 0
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
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11 TROUBLESHOOTING
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