Panasonic NA-FD135Z3 Product guide

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AWW9901CD9C0-0C0
A0823-0(S)
Printed in Vietnam
08-2023
Operating & Installation Instructions
Fully Automatic Washing Machine
(Household Use)
Model No. NA-FD135Z3
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Contents
Safety Precautions 2
Part Names / Accessories
6
Before Washing 7
Operation Panel 8
Washing 9
Variety of Programs 10
Detergent / Softener / Bleach
12
Auto Dose 14
Washing Options 16
Convenient Functions 20
Maintenance 21
Installation 26
Error Display 30
Troubleshooting 32
Contents of Programs 35
Panasonic SmartApp+ 36
Specifications 55

2
Safety Precautions
May cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Children must not use it alone.
zThis 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.
zChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Do not touch the tub until it stops.
zIf the tub does not stop within 15 sec:
May cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch it
with wet hands.
Do not hold or
pull on the cord.
Do not use.
Fully insert it. Do not use.
zIf the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
Damaged
Plug adaptor
Extension cord

3
WARNING
May cause failure.
Never disassemble,
repair or modify it
by yourself.
When using the “Panasonic SmartApp+” app
(Cause of malfunction due to radio waves from the appliance)
zKeep at least 15 cm away from the mounting part
of the cardiac pacemaker.
zKeep away from medical equipment and automatic
control equipment (automatic doors, fire alarms, etc.).
In case of failure or damaged power cord,
stop use and ask the electrical technician.
Accumulated dust
may cause fire.
Securely insert the ground prong.
Call your local dealer for a new socket.
Wipe the power plug
periodically.
Use a socket appropriate for this
appliance.
Keep away from
flammable materials.
e.g.)
zThe plug shape, socket shape and rating
requirement varies with the region.

4
Safety Precautions (continued)
May cause injury.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught.
Do not climb or put objects on the appliance.
Be careful of your hands and feet.
May cause water leakage.
Turn off the water faucet. Use new hose-sets.
zNew hose-sets
supplied with the
appliance are to be
used and old hose-sets
should not be reused.
CAUTION
zIf the lid is broken,
immediately stop
using.
For maximum mass of dry cloth and pressure of tap water, see Page 55.

5
CAUTION
May cause failure.
Keep away from heat and direct
sunlight.
Do not wash waterproof
items.
Raincoats, wet suits, etc.
Do not obstruct. Do not use hot water.
zDo not obstruct the
openings of the
bottom face with
carpet, etc.
Over 50 ºC
For machine-washable items only.
zThis appliance is intended to be used in household.
This appliance is not intended to be used in
applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in
launderettes.

6
Part Names / Accessories
External drain
water hose
Lid
Power cord and
plug* (P. 3)
* The plug shape
varies with the
region.
Adjustable leg (P. 29)
Auto Dose tank
(Detergent and
Softener) (P. 12)
Part names
Pulsator
Lint filter (P. 21)
Tub
Water supply hose
(1) (P. 28)
Length: 1.0 m
External drain
water hose (1)
(P. 27)
Bottom cover (1) /Screw (1)
(P. 27)
Water tap
adaptor (1) (P. 28)
Accessories
Detergent/Bleach
inlet (P. 12)
(for manual dosing)
Operation panel (P. 8) Water supply valve (P. 28)

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Before Washing
Laundry preparation and check
Use laundry nets for delicates
Overpack
For “Stain Master” (P. 18)
zPretreatment for heavy stains
zObserve the clothes' care labels
Pre-laundry check
Reverse
Clothes likely to pill
Paper diapers
To prevent colour staining

8
ECONAVI
(P. 19)
Program selection (P. 10)
NOTE
zIn case of a power failure.
Operation will resume from where it stopped when the power recovers.
zIf you do not press within 10 minutes after power-on.
Auto power off.
zThe wash process setting of the “Stain Master” and “Soak” programs cannot
be changed.
Stain Master (P. 18)
Power On/Off
Air Dry (P. 19) Start/Pause
Child Lock (P. 20)
Operation Panel
Preset (P. 16)
Tangle Care (P. 10)
Water amount
Approx.
5 sec
Remaining time
Auto
Tub
Clean
(P. 20)
Refill (P. 35)
Remote (P. 39)
Auto Dose
(P. 14)
Softener
Detergent
Detergent
Softener
Disabled
“My Favorite” program
lamp (P. 36)
Wifi connectivity
lamp (P. 39)
Child Lock lamp
(P. 20)
Change process
settings (P. 16)
Flashing
(in progress)

9
Washing
After pressing “Start”
zTo change each operation (while washing).
Pause Start
zTo check or change the water level (while washing).
zYou cannot change the program.
1
2
(P. 10) (P. 16)
Preset timer
Checking
“Auto
Dose”
setting
(P. 8, 14)
3Measures the
amount of laundry.
10 sec 5 sec
20 sec
4(for manual dosing)
(P. 8)
(P. 13)
5

10
Variety of Programs
Program Purpose
Max.
capacity
(kg)
Wash
Normal (P. 9)
zEveryday clothes
13.5
zAnti-tangling
• Washing more gently than “Normal”to
reduce tangle.
• Disentangling clothes after spin:
6 kgor less.
Speedy (P. 9)
zFor light soil
13.5
Delicates (P. 17)
zWashing gently
4.2
Baby Care (P. 9)
zClothes for babies & sensitive skin
Rinsing thoroughly
13.5
Water Save
(P. 9)
zSaving water
13.5
Blanket (P. 17)
zComforters and blankets
With a machine-washable tag
4.2
Tangle
Care
(P. 9)

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NOTE
z“Normal” program and “Water Save” program are recommended for a
normally soiled load at the rated capacity of this washing machine.
z“Water Save” program is recommended for use in Singapore.
Program Purpose
Max.
capacity
(kg)
Wash
Soak (P. 9)
zFor heavy soil
Presoaking to wash 13.5
(P. 18) zFor the following stains
Light
Heavy
Odour/
Aroma+
zUse more softener to keep the
scent longer 6.0
Mud
5.0
Soya/Sauce
Dry
Air Dry (90 min)
(P. 19, 25)
zDrying synthetic
fibre clothes 2.0
Maintenance
zTub drying ―
Tub Hygiene (P. 25)
zTub cleaning
Removing black mould
and smell
―

12
Detergent / Softener / Bleach
zFollow the instructions on each package.
zFor cleaning (P. 22)
zClose Auto Dose tank completely before use.
Push the tank until there is a “click” sound.
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NOTE
zLiquid detergent/softener left for a
long time may clump or solidify. In
that case, clean Auto Dose tank.
(P. 22)
Do not use
separated
or solidified
detergent/softener
Liquid
detergent
Softener
Max. 500 ml Max. 1000 ml
Auto Dose tank
Add detergent/softener before it drops
below the line.

13
Whiten bleach
(chlorine bleach)
Detergent, Bleach
zDo not pour detergent directly into the tub.
zThe level of foaming depends on the load size,
soil, detergent, and water hardness.
zDilute bleach with water before putting it in the
detergent/bleach inlet.
zPour detergent according to water level, follow
the instructions on the package.
e.g.) Liquid bleach
For manual dosing

14
Auto Dose
Detergent and softener will be automatically added depending on the amount
of laundry and dose amount setting, available with all programs except “Tub
Hygiene”, “Air Dry (90 min)” and “Water Save” (Softener only). (P. 35)
To supply detergent / softener
1
zPress the lock at the bottom
of the tank and pull it out.
2
Softener
3Close Auto Dose tank
completely.
To set “Auto Dose” function
1
2(P. 8) (Default setting)
3
(The setting is memorized.)
Standard amount
zWater: 50 L
zLiquid detergent: 60 ml
zSoftener: 45 ml
To change the dose amount
1
2Hold 3 sec
(e.g.)
x2
softener detergent
3zTo increase
zRange value
• Detergent: 10 ml - 95 ml
• Softener: 10 ml - 95 ml
Step change: 5 ml
(The setting is memorized.)
4
x4
NOTE
zIf there is water in the tub before,
detergent and softener will not
be automatically supplied when
washing.
zTo decrease
Liquid detergent
Max. 1000 ml
Softener
Max. 500 ml

15
Questions Answers
Detergent/Softener
What cannot be
used with “Auto
Dose” function?
The following cannot be used:
zPowder detergent
zLiquid soap
zItems that do not have a “Estimated amount to use”label
on the package
zBleach
zPowder soap
Baking soda cannot be used for manual or auto dosing.
Changing brand?
Follow the steps below:
1 Empty the Auto Dose tank and clean it. (P. 22)
(Mixing different brands can cause clogging)
2Add new detergent/softener. (P. 14)
Can I add more
before it runs out? The same brand can be added as it is.
What is the
standard amount
for detergent/
softener?
zThe standard amount is the amount of detergent/softener
used per 50 L of water.
Check information on the package.
zIf there is no information on the package or if you are
unsure, contact the manufacturer.
How to use “Auto Dose” function
How many times
can the laundry be
washed with Auto
Dose tank full?
zDetergent and softener: about 17 times
The number of times varies depending on the amount of
laundry and dose amount setting.
If you do not set
the dose amount?
zThe standard amount is
• 60 ml detergent per 50 L water
• 45 ml softener per 50 L water
zIf the settings are not appropriate for detergent/softener
you are using, stains may not come off or the laundry may
darken.
What happens if
put detergent in
detergent/bleach
inlet while setting
“Auto Dose”
function?
Because it is put in twice, it will be too much.
Q&A

16
Wash / Rinse / Spin
1
2
3
Washing Options
Preset
Set how many hours later to finish
operation.
1
2
2 min
All other
indications
turn off.
2 - 24
1 - 24
-
2 - 24
2 - 24
-
3 - 24
2 - 24
-
-
To confirm
To cancel or change
NOTE
zNot available for “Tangle Care”.

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Blanket
Max.
water amount
4.2 kg
• 100 % synthetic fibre
• 100 % cotton
NOTE
Powder
detergent
Liquid
detergent
NOTE
zThe water amount indication shows
the maximum and cannot be
changed.
Delicates
65 L 4.2 kg
55 L 3.0 kg
NOTE
Bleach Liquid delicate
detergent
After operation ends
Take out
immediately.

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Washing Options (continued)
Stain Master
Preparation: (P. 7)
1
2
Timer preset (hours) (P. 16)
3
4
5
NOTE
zMax. capacity (P. 11)
13
zMax. water amount: 65 L
zYou cannot change the wash
process setting of this program.
3 12

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ECONAVI
z“Normal” program only
Water and time
saving*
Lamp indications
Detecting
ECONAVI enabled
ECONAVI disabled
To turn on/off
1
2
3Hold 3 sec
4to select on off
5
Air Dry (90 min)
The air blown from the tub rotation
removes water from clothes.
zDryable clothes: Synthetic fibre
(Max. 2.0 kg)
1
2
3
NOTE
zClothes may not be sufficiently
dried (depends on amount and type
of clothes, and the temperature).
zThis function does not use a heater.
Clothes may be cold and half dry.
* Test conditions:
• “Normal” program
• Comparison between ECONAVI-enabled
operation (amount of laundry: 2.0 kg, water
temperature: above 35 ºC) and ECONAVI-
disabled operation (amount of laundry:
13.5 kg(rated capacity), water temperature:
below 15 ºC)
• Test was conducted based on IEC60456
except for water temperature.
Weight / Temperature

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Convenient Functions
Setting Auto Tub Clean
Preventing black mould, available with
all programs except “Water Save” and
“Air Dry (90 min)”.
Lamp indications
Operating
Function enabled
Function disabled
To turn on/off
1
2
3Hold 3 sec
4to select off on
5
Cancelling end buzzer
1
Hold 3 sec
&
x2
To reset:
same procedure
x4
Setting Child Lock
10 sec Forcible
drainage
(P. 31)
* This function does not lock the lid
and button operations.
1
2
Hold 5 sec
x2
x4
To cancel: same procedure