Panasonic NA-F150A3 Product guide

Model No. NA-F150A3
Contents
Safety Precautions 2
Part Names 3
Operation Panel 4
Variety of Programs 5
Detergent 6
Washing 7
Washing Options 8
• Blanket
• Gentle Hand Wash
• Air Dry
• Wash / Rinse / Spin
Convenient Functions 10
Maintenance 10
Installation 12
Troubleshooting 15
Error Display 16
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Thank you for purchasing this
product.
- Read these instructions carefully for
optimum performance and safety
before use.
- Keep this manual for future
reference.
Operating & Installation
Instructions
Fully Automatic Washing Machine
(Domestic use)
W9901-9VY00
T1115-0
Printed in Thailand
11-2015

2
Safety Precautions
May cause serious injury or
death.
Never do the following about the
power plug and cord

 Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet
hands.
 Do not hold or pull on the cord when removing the
plug from the socket.
 Do not use a power cord or plug that is damaged.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

Observe the following about the
power plug and cord

 
solely for this appliance. Do not use a plug adaptor
or extension cord.
 Always fully insert the power plug into the socket.
 Wipe the power plug periodically with a dry cloth.
(Accumulated dust collects moisture, which may

 Unplug the power cord before cleaning.
Never disassemble, repair or modify
the appliance yourself.
 In case of malfunction or failure, immediately stop
use, unplug the power cord, and ask your nearest
service centre for repair.
Do not allow children to use on their
own.
 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.


clothes with such things attached in
the tub. Keep them away from the
appliance.

 
alcohol, etc.
Do not touch the tub until it
completely stops.
(To prevent injury)
 If the tub does not stop within 15 seconds when

appliance immediately and call a service person.
Provide a ground.
(To prevent electric shock by short circuit)
 Ask a service person to do the grounding work.
 In case of a 2-pin power cord, establish a ground.
Keep magnets and magnetized
objects away from the operation
panel.
The tub may rotate even when the lid is open, resulting
in injury.
Read and follow these safety precautions.
WARNING

Safety Precautions Part Names
3
Part Names
May cause injury or property
damage.
Do not wash, rinse, or spin
waterproof sheets or clothes.
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or laundry, or water leakage if the appliance falls over
or oscillates extremely while spinning)
 Raincoats, wet suits, etc.
Observe the following
 New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be
used and old hose-sets should not be reused.
 
opening and closing the lid.
 Do not insert your hands or feet under the main unit.
(To prevent injury by rotating parts.)
 Do not climb or put heavy objects on the appliance.
(To prevent deformation and breakage resulting in
injury)
 If the lid is broken, immediately stop using the
appliance.
(To prevent deformation and breakage resulting in
injury)
 Do not connect to the hot water supply.
 Do not directly pour hot water of 50 ºC or higher into
the tub.
 Do not add extra water directly into the tub.
 Do not obstruct the openings of the bottom face with
carpet, etc.

operation.
(To prevent water leakage)
This appliance is only suitable for
textiles labelled washing machine
washable.
Drain hose
(P. 13)
Pulsator

(P. 10)
Lid
Tub
Operation
Panel (P. 4)
Leveller
(P. 14)
Softener
case
(P. 6)
Power cord
and plug
(P. 14)
Detergent
inlet
(P. 6)
Adjustable leg
(P. 14)
Water supply valve
(P. 14)
Accessories
 Water
supply
hose (1)
• Length: 1.0 m
 Water tap
adaptor (1)
 Drain hose (1)
 Hose band (1)
 Washing
board (1)
 Hose holder (1)
 Screw (1)
 Bottom cover (1)
 Screw (1)
CAUTION

4
Operation Panel
Air Dry (P. 9) Start/Pause
Program selection (P. 5)
Child Lock lamp (P. 10)
NOTE
 In case of a power failure during
operation, operation will resume from
the point where it was stopped when the
power is recovered (Auto Restart).
 
do not press “Start/Pause” within 10
minutes after power-on.
Change water
level
During the wash
process, press “Water
Level” to change the
water level.
 Some water levels
cannot be selected
depending on the
program.
 When the remaining
time is displayed,
press “Water Level”
to check the water
level.
Water level/water amounts
Level High
10-8
Mid
7-5
Low
4-2
Extra
Low
1
Detergent *
Water amount (L) 96 88 81 74 66 59 52 46 38 33
* : 1 scoop of detergent
 Each water level, except “Extra Low”, has
three water amount options that can be
switched while the level is lit by pressing
“Water Level”.
Water level/remaining
time
After starting operation, indicates
the water level according to the
amount of laundry.
After approx. 5 seconds, indicates
the approximate remaining time
(min).
Change process
settings
Change the combination
of wash, rinse and spin
processes, and the time
length or number of times for
individual processes. (P. 9)
Flashing (in progress)
Lighted
 After starting operation,
you can change settings
only during wash process
by pressing “Start/Pause”.
Preset

(in hours). ( lights.)
e.g.) 8 hours later
 Setting range: 2 - 24
hours later, in one-hour
increments. (3 - 24 hours
later for the Power wash +
Soak program)
 Not available for the
following programs:
Gentle Hand Wash,
Fragrance, Blanket, Tub
Hygiene, Air Dry

Operation Panel Variety of Programs
5
Variety of Programs
Laundry preparation and check
For clothes losing colour easily
Wash separately.
Pre-laundry check
To prevent damage to clothes,
malfunction and drainage failure
 Remove coins, pins, paper clips, nails,
etc.
 
 Do not wash items (such as paper
diapers) other than laundry.
 Reverse clothes with surface likely to

 Use a brush to remove pet and
human hair, sand, etc.
 Tie strings, etc.
For delicate underwear only
Use laundry nets.
 Underwire brassieres
 Lacy clothes, lingerie and stockings
When using a net
 Do not overpack.
 
(To prevent damage to clothes and
the main unit)
 Do not use the Air Dry program.
(To prevent uneven drying and
wrinkles)
Purpose Program Maximum
capacity
Everyday
clothes Daily washing Normal (P. 7) 15.0 kg
Saving energy and time
* Reduces the power consumption
of Normal program by 5 %.
Speedy washing
for light soil
Energy Save
(Speedy) (P. 7)
15.0 kg
Saving water
* To rinse thoroughly, use the Normal or Baby-care
program.
Water Save (P. 7) 15.0 kg
Clothes for babies &
people with sensitive skin
Rinsing
thoroughly Baby-care (P. 7) 15.0 kg
Using extra
softener Stronger scent Fragrance (P. 7) 15.0 kg
Blankets Blanket (P. 8) 4.2 kg
Heavily soiled
clothes
Presoaking then washing
with powerful swirling water
Power wash + Soak
(P. 7)
15.0 kg
Delicates Washing
delicates gently Gentle Hand Wash
(P. 8)
2.5 kg
Tub cleaning
Preventing black
mould and smell
Air Dry (P. 9)
Tub Hygiene (P. 11)

If black mould or
smell is present Tub Hygiene
(P. 11)

 Air Dry (P. 9) 3.0 kg
NOTE  Normal program and Water Save program are recommended for a normally soiled load at the rated
capacity of this washing machine.

6
Detergent
Putting in detergent
Do not put detergent directly into the tub.
Detergent may remain undissolved.
 The level of foaming depends on condition such
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water hardness.
Putting in bleach
 Do not use chlorine bleach for coloured clothes to
prevent loss of colour.
 After using chlorine bleach, wash the tub with the
Tub Hygiene program without bleach. (P. 11)
 Do not use bleach for the Gentle Hand Wash
program.
Putting in softener
 
rinse process.
 To add softener during operation, press “Pause”

 Up to about 160 ml can be added. To add more
softener, use the Fragrance program.
 When using
concentrated softener,
dilute it with water
before putting it in.
NOTE
 Softener cannot be used with the Water Save
program.
 
Concentrated
softener Water Water
Put in detergent, bleach and
softener according to the water
level displayed.
 Follow the instructions on each package.
 
detergent inlet. (P. 10)
 
Detergent inlet
Detergent/Bleach
Softener case
Softener

WashingDetergent
7
Washing Preparation:
 Check if the washing machine is properly installed. (P. 12)
 Turn on the water faucet.
1After loading laundry
Turn the power on.
 The Normal program is selected when the
power is turned on.
2Select a program. (P. 5)
Timer preset
3Start.
The pulsator moves without
water and measures the amount
of laundry (approx. 5 seconds).
Water level indication
(approx. 5 seconds)
Remaining time indication
 To check the water level

4According to the water level indication
Put in detergent.
 Approx. 20 seconds after the water level is
displayed, water supply begins.
5Close the lid.
Operation ends with beeps.

operation. (P. 4)
 2 minutes after start-up, all indications except

 
.
 To cancel or change, press .
 
the program.
When the Fragrance program is selected

operation is paused. Put the desired amount
of softener which has been diluted with water
directly into the tub.
5 beeps
 The Fragrance program cannot be selected
when Child Lock (P. 10) is set.
 Operation will resume if the lid is left closed for
more than 1 hour.
After pressing “Start”
 You can change the water level until the end of
the wash process.
 You can change each of the “Wash”, “Rinse”
and “Spin” operation contents until the end of
the wash process. Press “Pause” beforehand.
 You cannot change the program.
2
3
Timer preset 1

8
Washing Options
Gentle Hand Wash
Use this program to gently wash delicate
clothes and stylish garments.
Attach the washing board.
Load the laundry.
Load laundry evenly.
 
them from above.
 Use laundry nets for delicate
underwear only.
 Amount that can be washed at
one time:
Water Level Capacity
46 L 2.5 kg
38 L 1.2 kg
NOTE
 Do not use bleach.
 Use liquid delicate detergent.
 After operation ends, take out clothes immediately.
(To prevent wrinkles and colour staining)
1) Double up the
board and put it
in the base.
2) Align the
position
and open
the board.
Blanket
Washable blankets
• 
• Weight: 4.2 kgor less
• Blankets with a machine-washable tag attached
 Put a blanket in the net and load it in the tub.
Roll  
should face up.
(To prevent
damage to the net)
NOTE
 Use liquid detergent.
 The water level indication shows the maximum and
cannot be changed.
 Set the claws (4 places) securely.
3) 

Washing Options
9
Wash / Rinse / Spin
Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.
1After loading laundry
Turn the power on.
2According to your purpose
Change process
settings.
 Change the water level as
necessary.
3After closing the lid
Start.
Operation ends with
beeps.
Air Dry
Water is removed from clothes by the air
blown from the tub rotation.
Clothes that can be dried
• 
• Weight: 3 kgor less
1After loading clothes and closing the lid
Turn the power on.
2Press.
3Start.
After 90 minutes, drying
ends with beeps.
NOTE
 
the amount and type of clothes, the temperature, and
the installation condition of the washing machine.
 Since no heater is used for this function, you may
feel that clothes are cold and half dry.
Contents of Programs
Program Total time
(approx.) Wash Rinse1) Spin
Normal 60 min 12 min  5 min
Energy Save (Speedy) 55 min 9 min  5 min
Water Save 80 min 12 min 3 times 5 min
Baby-care 75 min 12 min  7 min
Fragrance 85 min 12 min 2 times 5 min
Blanket 75 min 12 min  3 min
Power wash + Soak 120 min 2) (Soak 60 min) + 12 min 3)  5 min
Gentle Hand Wash 45 min 12 min  1 min
Tub Hygiene 150 min 2) (Soak 60 min) + 12 min 3)  7 min
NOTE
 Total time is an estimation.
(When the standard water supply rate is
15 L / min)
 Total time may increase depending on low water
pressure, bad draining conditions, and the amount
and type of clothes.

 
laundry while supplying water.
2) Remaining time of 90 minutes or less
will be displayed.
3) Although the time indication is “12 min”, soaking is
done before that.

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Maintenance Convenient Functions
Cancelling end buzzer
1Pressing down,
press.
Then hold on for
3 seconds. 2 short
beeps
 To reset, do the same procedure.
4 short
beeps
Setting Child Lock
To prevent children from falling into the tub and
drowning, if the lid is opened while the washing

until it is closed. Not closing it within 10 seconds

 This function does not lock the lid and button
operations.
 When water is drained forcibly, “U 99” is displayed.
(P. 16)
1After closing the lid
Turn the power on.
2Press and hold for
5 seconds. 2 short
beeps
 To cancel, do the same procedure. 4 short
beeps
Turning the tub by hand

1Turn the power on.
2When a clicking sound is heard
Turn the tub.
(Clockwise only)
NOTE
 If there is water in the tub or “Start” is pressed, the
tub cannot be turned.

After each operation

1Remove the

2
and remove
lint.
 
remove, soak and

water.
3!
position.
1 2
3 4 Click
NOTE
 
(To prevent damage to clothes)
 

 
local dealer.

Convenient Functions Maintenance
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"

 Follow the procedure below to prevent
splashing of water.
1
Turn the
power on.
2Start.
3After approx. 40 seconds

4Loosen the nut and remove
the hose.
5#$%$
%

Main unit, lid
If stained with detergent or softener
Wipe with a soft cloth.
(To prevent damage to resin parts or metal corrosion)
 For heavy soil, wipe with a neutral kitchen detergent.
 Do not splash water.
Tub
Once a week <Air Dry>
1After operation ends
Run the Air Dry program without
loading laundry.
(P. 9)
Once a month <Tub Hygiene>
Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.
1Without loading laundry
Turn the power on.
2Press.
3Start.

Pause.
4Put bleach in the tub.
 Use chlorine bleach for
clothes.
Approx. 200 ml
5After closing the lid
Start.
After approx. 2 hours and
a half, tub cleaning ends.
Softener case
Wash with water.
How to remove
After pulling the case
all the way out, pull it
obliquely upward to
remove it.

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Installation
1. Check the location.
Avoid the following locations for installation.
• 
• 
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight (To prevent malfunction or deformation)
• Uneven or unstable locations (on blocks, timbers, a table with wheels, etc.)
2. Attach the bottom cover.
1Insert the bottom cover along the guides.
2Fix with a screw.
Screw
A
B
Water supply
hose
Water tap
adaptor
Water supply
valve screw
Bottom cover Drain hose
Elbow
Holes for the
hose holder

Installation
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1Connect.
Insert all the way.
2Slide the hose band in the arrow direction.
 Slide all the way until it stops.
Hose band
3Attach the hose to position A
or B with the hose holder and
the screw.
A
B
Hose holder
Screw
4Hook the elbow of the drain
hose to the basin.
CAUTION
Make sure the drain hose is securely hooked

during drainage.
NOTE
 Do not twist, pull out or bend the drain hose.
 Do not put the hose tip under water.
 Do not direct the drain hose downwards.
80 - 120 cm
3. Attach the drain hose.
 Make sure to ask a service person for installation. Do not install by yourself.
 If the installation, test run and inspection of the washing machine are not carried out following this installation
method, Panasonic will not be liable for any accident or damage caused.
Do not connect here.

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4. Connect the water tap adaptor and water supply hose.
1Connect the water tap
adaptor to the water
faucet.
1
Turn part A to the left until approx.
4 mm of the thread becomes visible.
2Loosen the 4 screws.
3Connect to the faucet and tighten
the screws.
4
Turn part A to the right and tighten
securely. (To prevent water leakage)
2Connect the water
supply hose to the water
tap adaptor.
Insert the hose into the adaptor while
pushing down the lever, and hook

the adaptor.
3Connect the water
supply hose to the water
supply valve screw.
1
Hold the elbow and tighten the nut.
2Check that the elbow is not loose.
Water faucet
Water supply hose
Water tap adaptor
CAUTION
 
 Do not twist, squash, modify
or cut the hose.
Part A
Flange
Thread
Lever
Claw
Screw
5. Connect the power plug and grounding wire.
 Ask a service person to do the grounding work.
 In case of a 2-pin power cord, establish a ground.
6. Check that the washing machine is level.
The bubble should be at
the centre of the mark.
Leveller
Mark
Bubble
If the bubble is out of the mark
3Turn to the right to
tighten.
1Turn the adjustable leg knob to
the left to loosen.
2Turn the adjustable
leg to eliminate
wobble.
To lowerTo raise
7. Perform a trial operation.
 Check that there is no water leakage, abnormal sounds or error display.
Elbow
Water supply
valve screw
Nut
Water supply hose

Installation Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms Points to be checked
Time
Time indication increases
or does not decrease
 Time indication is approximate. Remaining time is corrected during
operation and displayed.
Operation time is longer
than the time indication.
Operation does not stop
even after the preset time.
 The operation time may be longer if laundry is concentrated on one
side or the water supply or drainage is not good.
(P. 16 “U 11” “U 14”)
Main unit
No operation
 Power failure?
 Is the lid closed completely?
 Has the power fuse blown or the breaker tripped?
 Is the power plug inserted completely?
 Is the water faucet turned on?
 Did you press “Start”?
 Is the timer preset?
Cannot change process
settings (after start-up).
 Process settings can be changed during wash process by pressing
“Pause”. To change the program or settings after the end of wash

Wash
No water supply
 Is the water faucet turned on?
 Water outage?
 
Water is supplied in the
middle of wash process.
 If the water level drops, water is added automatically.
 With a large amount of laundry, water is added several times
automatically.
The water level is too
high for the amount of
laundry.
 If laundry is wet or there is water in the tub before operation, the
water level may be higher.
The water level is too low
for the amount of laundry.
 
lower.
Rinse/Spin
Operation started with
rinse, but water is not
supplied.
 If there is no water in the tub, water is supplied after spin.
 If there is water in the tub, water is supplied after water discharge.
Operation suddenly
changes to rinse process
in the middle of spin.
Only spin is desired, but
operation starts with
rinse.
 If clothes are concentrated on one side of the tub, the washing
machine automatically corrects unevenness by starting rinse
process.
(Place clothes as evenly as possible.)
Irregular rotation during
spin  The tub rotation speed is adjusted to reduce foaming during spin.
Others
Power failure/
The breaker has tripped.
 Operation will resume from the point where it was stopped when the
power is recovered (Auto Restart).
Water outage
 When water supply is recovered, remove the water supply hose,
release turbid water from the faucet, and then start the washing
machine.
Cannot select the
Fragrance program.
 If Child Lock (P. 10) is set, the Fragrance program cannot be
selected.
There is noise when
water drains out  This is normal. It is the noise of the drain pump working.

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
NA-F150A3
Rated voltage 220-240 V
Rated frequency 
Rated power consumption 540 W
Standard water amount 96 L
Maximum capacity 15 kg
Product dimensions 643 mm (W) x 709 mm (D) x 1074 mm (H)
Product weight 48 kg
Pressure of tap water 0.01 - 1 MPa
http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Appliances (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 2015
 
 Cancel Child Lock (P. 10) if it is set.
Error Display
Error display Points to be checked
Water cannot drain.
Check the drain hose for the following abnormalities:
 Is it crushed?
 Is it clogged with lint?
 Is the hose tip under water?
When the above problems are solved, you can resume operation by opening and closing the lid.
The lid is open.
 Did you try to run the washing machine with the lid open?

Spin or Air Dry is not possible.
 Are clothes concentrated on one side of the tub?

 Is the washing machine installed on an unstable or
inclined surface?

Water cannot be supplied.
 Is the water faucet turned on?
 Water outage?
 

Water has been forcibly drained.
 Water has been forcibly drained because the lid was open for 10 seconds or more
with Child Lock (P. 10) set.

Inspection is required.
 Unplug the power cord. Then, report the error displayed (2-digit number after “H”)
to a service person.