Panasonic NA-16VX1 User manual

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© Panasonic Corporation 2009
Printed in china
February 2009
W9901-7GX00
Specifications
NA-16VX1 NA-16VG1 NA-14VA1
Rated voltage 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 0.03 MPa - 1 MPa
Washing machine
dimensions in millimetres
582
596 516
625
594 38
845
240
Note
It’s normal for a new washing machine to
contain a small amount of water, remaining
after factory inspection.
Carrying the washing machine
Two or more people
must carry the
washing machine.
Start by tilting the washing
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. (see page 6)
●Entrusttheinstallationoftheproduct
to our dealer or service agent.

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.

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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.
Disposing of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products
to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return
your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please
contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated
collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Keeping your laundry eco-friendly
●Keeptotheloadlimitofeachprogramme.
●Thewashingmachineautomaticallyadjuststheoperatingtimeofeachprogramme
depending on the load.
●Youonlyneedtouseapreliminarywashifyourlaundryisheavilysoiled.
●Usingthe60°CCottonEcoprogrammeinsteadofthe90°CCottononewillsave
energy, and will remove ordinary stains.
Amount of detergent
●Usethecorrectamountofdetergentbasedonthedetergentpackinstructionsand
local water hardness.
●Adjusttheamountofdetergentdependingonhowsoiledyourlaundryis.
When using a tumble dryer
●Tosaveenergy,pleaseselectthecorrectspin-dryrevolutionspeedaccordingto
the instruction of your tumble dryer.
●Thisproductcomplieswiththedirectives2006/95/ECand2004/108/EC.

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Contents
Read before using
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 ...................12
Power and water consumption...........13
Details of programmes .......................14
Using your washing machine
Washing......................... 16
Washing delicates ........ 18
Washing blankets or
bedspreads
...................... 20
Various usage
Cleaning the drum..............................22
Preset timer........................................23
Individual washing functions...............24
Optional functions...............................25
Using your washing machine..............26
How to set and reset the child safety
lock.......................................................26
How to turn the ‘end of programme’
buzzer on or off....................................26
How to use laundry starch....................27
How to use water softening agent........27
Maintenance
Maintenance.......................................28
Cleaning your washing machine,
detergent drawer, the filter net of the water
supply valve, washing machine door seal
and window..........................................28
Preventing a frozen water supply hose/
Cleaning the drain filter........................29
Read when the need arises
Troubleshooting..................................30
Error display .......................................32
How to install
Choosing the right location ...................33
Moving and installing..........................34
Hose and cable lengths......................36
Levelling the washing machine...........36
Water-supply hose..............................37
Water-drain hose................................38
Connecting to the power supply.........38
Installation checklist............................39
Checking your washing machine runs
properly
................................................39
Specifications ....................... Back cover

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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.
WARNINGThis describes issues which could cause death or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION 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.Thisisparticularly
important if there is no drainage around the washing machine.
If the water supply is left on, water pressure may build up and cause a leak.
General Use
●Donotinstallyourwashingmachineanywherethatisdamporexposedtothe
weather.
If you do, it may cause an electric shock, fire, failure or deterioration.
●Donotpourwaterdirectlyontoanypartofthewashingmachine.
It may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
●Keepburningobjectssuchascandlesorcigarettes,awayfromthewashing
machine.
They may cause a fire or damage.
●Keepflammablesubstanceswellawayfromthewashingmachine–for
examplekerosene,gasoline,benzene,paintthinnerandalcohol,orclothing
soaked with these.
They may cause an explosion or a fire.
Power source and cable
●Useanindependenthouseholddedicatedmainssocket,fullyratedatAC
220V to 240V.
If the washing machine is plugged in with other appliances, it may overheat and cause a fire.
●Makesurethemainsplugispushedfirmlyinthesocket.
A loose connection may overheat and cause electrical shock or a fire.
●Checkthemainsleadandmainsplugforanydamage.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
●Unplugthemainsleadwhencleaningthewashingmachine.
●Donottouchthemainsleadormainsplugwithwethands.
It may cause an electric shock.
●Checkthemainsplugregularlyfordirt.
If dirt accumulates on the mains plug, it could cause a fire. To prevent this, unplug the cable
and clean the mains plug with a dry rag.
ToPreventInjury
●Donotdismantle,repairormodifythewashingmachine.
Thewashingmachinecouldmalfunctionandcauseafireorinjury.Ifrepairsareneeded,contact
our dealer.

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Read before using Safety precautions
WARNING
●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.
●
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●Donottouchthelaundryinsidethewashingmachine,untilthedrumhas
completely stopped.
Evenifthedrumisspinningatlowspeeditcancauseaninjury.Takeparticularcareof
children in this respect.
CAUTION
General Use
●Thiswashingmachineisonlysuitableforwashingtextileslabelledwashing
machine-washable.
●Anchorboltsareusedtotransportthewashingmachine.Youshouldremove
these using a spanner or similar tool before you install the washing machine.
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.
●Donotapplypesticide,hairsprayordeodoranttothewashingmachine.
●Donotputanyelectricalequipmentnearthewashingmachine–forexamplea
TV,radioorbatterycharger.
●Donotputtoomuchlaundryordetergentintothewashingmachine.
It may cause washing machine troubles.
●Becarefulnottogetyourlaundrycaughtinthedoorwhenyoucloseit.
This could cause a water leak or damage to laundry.
Powersource,Mainslead
●Ifyoudisconnectthemainsplug,holdontothemainsplugnotthecable.
Pulling the cable may cause an electric shock or a fire.
●Donotuseamainsplugadaptororextensioncable.
It may overheat and cause a fire.
●Makesureyourhomevoltagematchesthevoltagedisplayedonthewashing
machine.Ifyouarenotsure,contactanelectrician.
ToPreventInjury
●Donotclimbonthewashingmachine.
Youmayhurtyourselfordamagethewashingmachine.
●Whenopeningandclosingthedoorensureyoukeepfingersawayfromthe
doorhinge,orthiscouldleadtoinjury.
●Checkyourwashingforobjectssuchasnails,pins,coins,clipsetc.
They could damage your laundry or the washing machine.
●Donotwash,rinseorspinwater-proofsheetsorclothing.
These may cause vibration or washing machine failure during spin-drying, which could lead to
injury,damagetothewashingmachineordamageduetowaterleaking.
●Becarefulwhendraininghotwateroranydetergentfromthedrum.
Topreventaninjury.

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Know your washing machine
Detergent drawer
(see page 10)
Door
Water-drain
hose Adjustable
stands
(see page 36)
Drum
(washing/
spin-drying tub)
Door opening button
( Push door
opening button
and open with
the right end of
a door.)
Mains lead/
Mains plug
Do not fold the
mains lead when
the washing
machine is running.
Water-supply hose
Check before using
1Secure the Water-
supply hose.
2Open the tap.
Caution
After finishing, turn the
tap off.
3Connect the power.
4Make sure the
drain hose flows to
a drain.
(see page 39)
Accessories
●Covercap(x4)(see page 34)
●Spanner(see pages 34, 36)
(EndAisforadjustingthestand
End B is for the anchor bolts)
AB
●Elbow(see page 38)
For fixing the Water-drain hose
Water-supply valve
(applicable
products
only)
Drain filter
cover
(see page 29)
Door seal

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Read before using Knowyourwashingmachine
Before you start washing
Beforethefirstuse
Do not put anything into the washing machine.
Cotton 40 ºC programme is the default setting. Run the washing machine for the
first time without any detergent or clothing to rinse out any residue or moisture.
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.Thiswillhelpyou
choose the correct programme and temperature for each wash.
Preparing the laundry
Treating stains before washing
●Collarandsleeve
Apply stain remover to the
stained parts of collars and
sleeves.
●Spots
Apply appropriate stain
remover to spots.
●Dirtandsolidstains
Apply stain remover or
special soap to stains such
as curry, tomato sauce and
plant dye, then wash lightly
by hand first.
Items to be put into a cleaning net before going into the washing
machine
●Braswithmetalwires,tightsandlace
clothing should all be washed in a
cleaning net to prevent damage.
Checking clothing
●Checkthatanypocketson
clothing do not contain any
objectswhichmaydamage
your clothes and washing
machine.
●Tieupanyloosestringson
laundry, close zippers and
reverse clothing with the zip
inside out.
●Clothesthatarenotcolour
fast should be washed
separately.
They may
cause damage
to clothing.
Sort other
clothes by colour,
with denim kept
separate.
●Removeanysurplushair,
animal fur, sand, and other
materials with a brush
before washing.
●Ifclotheshaveraised
fabrics turn them inside out. ●Applysoftenerbeforeyou start washing to prevent
static.
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.

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Example) Display on NA-16VG1 Example) Display on NA-14VA1
*Example shows display when fully lit. *Example shows display when fully lit.
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)
Progress indicator
●Tellsyouhowfar
through each cycle
your washing is.
*on model NA-16VX1
only.
Spin speed
●Showsthespinspeed(inrpm)forthe
programme you’ve selected.
●Youcanchooseyourownspinspeedfor
some programmes.
●Somespinspeedscan’tbeusedforcertain
programmes.
Presets
●Youcanchoosewhenyourprogramme
finishes.
(see page 23)
Process indicator
●Showsyouthecurrent
stage of the programme,
i.e. wash, rinse spin or
drain.
●Whenthelightisout,the
programme has finished.
(see page 24)
Caution
●Whenaprogrammeisrunning,youcan’taddoptionalfunctionstoitorchangethewash
temperature.
●Tochangetheprogramme,turnthewashingmachineoffandonagain.
●Tochangeoptionalfunctions,suchasrinsesettingsorspinspeed,pressthePAUSEbuttonafter
water has been added to the drum.
●You’llhearthebuzzerwhenyoupressthebuttons,tohelpmakesureyou’vechosentheright
settings.
Temperature
● 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)
Programme selection dial
●Usethistochoosethebestprogrammefor
your laundry.
(see page 12)
*Example shows display
when fully lit.

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Read before using Using the buttons
How to lock or unlock the door
Mode selector
●Usethistoselectadditionalfunctionsfor
each programme, such as rinsing and spin
cycles, and for the Drain only function.
Start/Pause
●Pressthisbuttonto
start or pause your
wash programme.
Remaining time indicator
●Tellsyouroughlyhowlonguntiltheprogrammeends.
●Detectstheweightofthelaundrywhentheprogrammestartsandgives
an approximate time for your chosen programme to run.
(flashes during detection.)
For example 1:18=1 hour and 18 minutes
*The time shown is only an estimate. How long the programme actually
takes may differ according to the amount and type of laundry, the
pressure of the water supply and drainage conditions.
Power buttons
●Whenthewashingmachineisswitchedon,
if after ten minutes you haven’t pressed
the START button, the washing machine
automatically switches itself off.
●
If he washing machine is off, and
you see this display, you can’t
turn the washing machine back on
again until the display goes off.
Child safety lock
●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. (see page 26)
*Example) Display on NA-16VX1
How to lock or unlock the door
The door is automatically locked
while any programme is running.
sign is shown while the door is
locked.
*The door normally clicks when it locks
or unlocks.
Caution
●Switchingthewashingmachineoffat
the plug doesn’t unlock the door.
●Ifthedoorislockedandyouswitchthe
washing machine off – or if there’s a power
cut – it will stay locked until you turn it back
on again.
*This is different from the child safety lock.
(see page 26)
To unlock the door while a
programme is running
During operation
Press the
START button.
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.

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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.
Powdered detergent
● Ifyouforgettoadddetergent,youcandrain
the washing machine by running a Drain
onlyfunction,usingtheMODEbutton.
Then you can add detergent and start the
programme again. (Detergent only reaches the
drum when water flushes through the detergent
drawer).
●Topreventpowdereddetergentstaying
in the drawer:
●Drytheinsideofthedrawerwithacloth.
●Makesurethepowderisn’tlumpywhenyou
add it.
Detergent drawer
For main washing cycle
How much detergent do I use?
This can depend on:
1.How soiled your laundry is
Light soil – no visible stains or marks
Normal – light stains and marks visible
Heavy soil – large or ground-in stains and
marks
2.The amount of laundry
3.Water hardness
Youcanfindoutmoreaboutwaterhardness
in your area by calling your local water
authority.
●Iftherinsecycleisn’tremovingallthe
detergentfromyourwash,useless
detergent or try the Extra Rinse function.
Donotusewashingmachine,
when remove the detergent
drawer.
(It may cause a water leak or
it may not work normally)
Add tub cleaning detergent or bleach to this
compartment.

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Softener
Add softener before you start the
programme–thewashingmachine
automatically adds it to the final
rinse cycle.
●Diluteconcentratedsoftenersbeforeyou
add them. Only add up to 130 ml to the
compartment to avoid over-flowing.
Undiluted
softener Water
Softener should not
exceed the MAX level in
the compartment.
*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)
Note
●Foamingvariesaccordingtotheamount
and type of detergent you use, as well as
how soiled the laundry is, and the hardness
and temperature of the water.
●Whenopeningthedoormid-operation,
water and foams droplets may fall from the
door and the door hole.
In this case, you may require a towel to be
used to catch any of them if necessary.
Read before using How to add detergent and softener
Water softening agent
Youcansoftenwaterinhardwaterareas
by adding water softener.Always check the
packaging for the appropriate amount to use.
And always add your water softener after your
detergent.
For prewash cycles
Detergent for
prewashing
●Alwaysputprewashdetergentin
this compartment when you select
programmes with prewash cycles.

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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
Cotton-
Eco 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. 3.5 kg
Wool/Silk Gentle washing for hand and washing machine
washable wool, silk and wool blend clothing. 2 kg
Delicates Gentle wash for synthetic fibre, textiles, satin, lace,
etc. 3.5 kg
Shirts Shirts and blouses. 2 kg
Quiet May take longer than Cotton programme, but less
noise. 7 kg
Quick 60 Washes lightly soiled clothing quickly. 3.5 kg
Colours Separate wash for coloured cotton or cotton blend
items.(e.g.T-shirts,pyjamas,trousers) 3.5 kg
Rapid 15 Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15 minutes. 2 kg
Duvet Washes large items such as blankets, curtains and
bedspreads. 3 kg
Tub Clean Cleans the drum. ―

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Read before using Selecting the programme
Power and water consumption
Power and water consumption
Programme Temperature
Optional
function Max load
Power
consumption
2) Water consumption 2) Time 2)
Cotton 40°C1) Intensive 7 kg0.84 kWh 65.0 L 1:47
40°C ― 7 kg0.80 kWh 65.0 L 1:27
60°C ― 7 kg1.57 kWh 75.0 L 1:32
90°C ― 7 kg2.09 kWh 85.0 L 1:52
Cotton-Eco 60°C1) Intensive 7 kg1.04 kWh 44.0 L 2:30
60°C ― 7 kg1.00 kWh 44.0 L 2:20
Easy-Care 40°C1) Intensive 3.5 kg0.53 kWh 52.0 L 1:15
Wool/Silk 30°C ― 2 kg0.25 kWh 50.0 L 0:40
Delicates 40°C ― 3.5 kg0.60 kWh 62.0 L 1:00
Shirts 40°C ― 2 kg0.60 kWh 55.0 L 0:50
Quiet 40°C ― 7 kg0.70 kWh 65.0 L 1:38
Quick 60 40°C1) ―3.5 kg0.42 kWh 42.0 L 0:58
Rapid 15 30°C ― 2 kg0.15 kWh 37.0 L 0:15
1) Results calculated regarding Intensive Wash and the maximum spin-dry revolution
comply with EN 60456.
2) Power, water consumption and time shown here may differ due to variations in water
pressure, hardness and temperature, room temperature, type and amount of laundry,
voltage fluctuation and selection of additional functions.

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Details of programmes
Programme Max
load
Auto setting
Temperature Number
of rinses Spin-dry revolutions Approximate time
16VX1,16VG1,14VA1
Cotton 7 kg40°C 2 1200 1:07 - 1:27  
Cotton-
Eco 7 kg40°C 2 1200 1:10 - 1:30  
Easy-Care 3.5 kg40°C 2 800 0:56 - 1:00  
Wool/Silk 2 kg30°C 3 500 0:40  
Delicates 3.5 kg40°C 2 800 0:55 - 1:00  
Shirts 2 kg40°C 2 500 0:50  
Quiet 7 kg40°C 2 500 1:18 - 1:38  
Quick 60 3.5 kg40°C 2 1200 0:53 - 0:58  
Colours 3.5 kg40°C 2 1200 1:07 - 1:27  
Rapid 15 2 kg30°C 1 800 0:15  
Duvet 3 kg30°C 2 800 1:00  
Tub Clean ― 40°C 3 800 3:31
Changing programmes while
operating
●Tochangetheprogrammeortemperature
setting you will need to switch the washing
machine off and then on again.
●Ifyouwanttochangetherinseorspinoptions
during washing, press the Pause button once
thewashingmachineisfullofwater.Youcannot
change it after the Wash operation has finished.
Time required
●Theactualtimesmaydifferslightlyfromthose
shown.
●Timeshownincludestimeneededforfilling
and draining water, and so depends on water
pressure, drain condition and amount of laundry.
●Changingthefunctionsduringtheprogramme
may change time shown.
        
     
       

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Switch setting Optional functions
Temperature Spin-dry revolutions
Intensive
Extra
Rinse Prewash Easy
Ironing
  16VX1 16VG1 14VA1
Cold-90°C 400 - 1600 500 - 1600 500 - 1400
Cold-60°C 400 - 1600 500 - 1600 500 - 1400
Cold-60°C 400 - 1200 500 - 1200 500 - 1200
Cold-40°C 400 - 500 500 500 ― ―
Cold-40°C 400 - 800 500 - 800 500 - 800
Cold-60°C 400 - 800 500 - 800 500 - 800
Cold-60°C 400 - 500 500 500 ―――
Cold-60°C 400 - 1600 500 - 1600 500 - 1400
Cold-40°C 400 - 1600 500 - 1600 500 - 1400
Cold-30°C 400 - 800 500 - 800 500 - 800 ――――
Cold-40°C 400 - 800 500 - 800 500 - 800 ―
40°C 800 800 800 ――――
      
          
        
        
       
      
Speed of spin-dry revolution
●Effectiverinsingofclothesmaynotbepossible
at lower spin speeds depending on the amount
of laundry or type of detergent used. If this is
the case, please use the Extra Rinse function.
It is not abnormal although
clothing sticks to a drum easily
dependingonthekindofclothing,
and programmes.
●AlthoughCotton-Ecocoursetendstostickto
surface, it is not failure.
Read before using Details of programmes
●Timesdependonprogrammeandtemperaturesettingsselected.
●Timesmaybelongerifthelaundryinthedrumneedstobebalanced.

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3
4
Washing
1Press the door opening
button,and
put the laundry in the
drum.
Seepages7,12forsorting
your laundry before it goes
into the drum.
Make sure no washing gets caught
in the door.
2Close the door and
push the ON button.
3Turn the programme
selection dial either way to
select your wash
programme.
A wash time will be displayed.
4Select any optional
functions. Process selection
(see page 24)
Optional functions
(see page 25)
Temperature (see page 8)
Spin speed (see page 8)

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Using your washing
machine Washing
5Add detergent
into the detergent
drawer.
(see pages 10-11)
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.
6Press the
START button.
It starts water
supplying.
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.
While the laundry is being weighed
the mark flashes.
If you select the Wool/Silk, Duvet,
Rapid 15, Shirt or Tub Cleaning
programme, the wash is not
weighed.
* Example) NA-16VX1 Cotton programme
display
Thebuzzerwillsoundwhentheprogrammeis
complete.
WiththeEasyIroningsetting,thedrumintermittentlystirs
laundry for up to 30 minutes or until the door is opened.
(see page 25)
●Oncethewashhasstarted,theprogramme,temperature
and preset time cannot be changed.
If you need to change a setting, turn the power off and then on again. Re-select
the programme, process, temperature and preset time, and then press the START
button.
•Settings you can change mid wash
YoucanchangetheSpin-dryRevolution,ExtraRinseandEasyIroningfunction
during the wash.
Youcannotchangetheprogrammeoncetherinsecyclehasstarted.

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Washing delicates
(Wool/Silk and Delicates programmes)
*These programmes rock the drum gently for best results on delicate
laundry.
Delicate laundry loads:
●Wool/silk–2kgor less : Delicates – 3.5kgor less
Tips for Wool/Silk programme:
●Approximateweights:
Wool sweater
400g
Si k blouse
200g
Trousers
400g
<Adding delicate laundry
items to the drum>
●Closezipsandbuttons.
●Additemsonebyoneontopofeach
other.
*Don’t overload the drum – it may
cause excessive vibration or damage
to the washing machine.
●Whichdetergenttouse
●Forwoolitems,useamildliquiddetergent.Other
detergents may damage your clothes.
●WithWool/SilkandDelicatesprogrammes,youmay
need to use the Extra Rinse cycle to remove excess
detergent from your clothes. This depends on the
amount of detergent you use, and the amount of
foam that develops in the main wash cycle.
● To do this, once the programme has finished, select
the Wool/Silk programme to rinse again. Then select
Rinse using the MODE button and press START.
Tips for hanging delicate items to dry
●Hangwhiteorlight-colourclothes,woolandnylonawayfromdirectheat
or sunlight.
●Afterwashing,smoothcreasesandfoldsoutofwoolandnylonclothes,
and return them to their normal shape before hanging in the shade.
(This saves ironing too.)
Hang wool items
without folds or
creases.
Useahangerforshirts,blousesand
trousers.
Youcanwrapatowel
round the hanger to fit
the shoulder width of your
clothes, so they retain their
shape as they dry.
Spread woollen items
such as sweaters out
to dry.
●Ifclothingshrinksinthewash
Spread the item out to its original size on an ironing board, and
use dress pins to hold the size and shape. Then use an iron to
steam the item and leave it to dry.

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3
4
Using your washing
machine Washing delicates
1Press the door opening button
to open the door and add
laundry to the drum.
2Close the door and
press the power
ON button.
3Turn the programme selection dial and
select the Wool/Silk or
Delicates programme.
The display will tell you approximately
how long the programme will take.
4Select any optional
functions. Process selection
(see page 24)
Optional functions (see page 25)
Temperature (see page 8)
Spin speed (see page 8)
5
Add detergent to
the drawer.
(see pages 10-11)
6Press the START
button.
It starts water
supplying.
*Example) Display on NA-16VX1
Thebuzzerwillsoundwhentheprogrammeiscomplete.
●Removeyourlaundryandrearrangeitsshapewherenecessary.
Try not to leave it in the drum for long after the programme ends – colours may run.
Caution
●IfyourclothingfloatsintheWool/Silkprogramme,pressthePAUSEbuttontoopenthe
door. Press the floating items down lightly, and re-start the programme.