Panasonic NA-140VS4
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1. b R Panasonic structions structions hing Machine Domestic use Model No 140VS4 Read Before Using 02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04 Washing Instructions 12 Optional Functions 22 Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 27 Installation Instructions 32 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 NA 140VS4_English indb 1 y 2012 12 27 13 12 03 P i Electrical Connection UK and Republic of Ireland only For your safety please read the How to replace the fuse following text fully ii The location of the fuse differs according This appliance is supplied with a mould to the type of AC mains plug figures A and three pin mains plug for your safety and B convenience Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow A 13 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug the instructions below Illustrations may Should the fuse need to be replaced differ from actual AC mains plug please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 ampere and that it is Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and replace the fuse and close or attach Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI the fuse cover mark Y on the body of the fuse Figure A If the plug contains a2. Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the mains plug to unplug the appliance Otherwise there is possibility of damage to the mains lead which may lead to an electric shock or fire NA 140VS4_English indb 4 2012 12 27 13 12 04 To Prevent Injury The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer s dealer or service agent If the installation test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried out following the installation method outlined in these instructions the manufacturer will not be liable for any accident or damage caused Do NOT dismantle repair or modify the appliance There is a possibility the appliance may malfunction which may result in a fire or an injury If repairs are needed contact your local Customer Communications Centre Do NOT touch the laundry inside the drum until it has completely stopped as there is a possibility of injury Keep children away from the rotating laundry 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 that 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 wo
3. Trousers 400 g Tips for washing delicates Putting laundry in the drum Pile them one on top of each other Detergents For wool items use a mild liquid detergent Other detergents may damage the clothes With Wool and Delicates programmes you may need to use the Extra Rinse function to remove excess detergent from the laundry See page 22 20 Washing Instructions 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 saves on ironing too Hang wool items without folds or creases or spread them out to dry Use hangers for shirts blouses and trousers You may wrap a towel around the hanger to approximate the clothing s shoulder width so that it will retain its shape as it dries DI As If clothing shrinks in the wash Spread the item out to its original size on an ironing board Use dress pins to hold the size and shape Then use an iron to steam it and leave it to dry NA 140VS4_English indb 20 2012 12 27 13 12 13 Bedding programme Make sure that the label of each item to be washed shows either the wash or handwash symbol 77 WY Wash only one blanket at a time Washable 100 synthetic fibre blankets up to 3 kg 100 synthetic fibre futons and 100 cotton blan
4. NA 140VS4_English indb 15 y 2012 12 27 13 12 11 P f Selecting the Programme Programme O Cotton x ES Wrinkle care de Allergy care 140VS4 Description Max load Daily wash for cotton linen and cotton blends Reduces wrinkles in dry clean garments or freshly washed and spun garments using steam Cycle to remove allergens such as dust mites and pollen using steam Wash to tackle collar and cuff grime on shirts blouses to prevent creasing using steam Wash for casual wear which reduces creasing of garments using steam Refresh cycle to remove odours from dry clean garments using steam Colour fast wash for cotton and cotton blend items Mixed load for washing various fabrics such as cotton linen and synthetic fibres 16 Washing Instructions NA 140VS4_English indb 16 y 2012 12 27 13 12 11 P f Selecting the Programme Programme Description 140VS4 9 p Max load Gentle wash for hand and machine washable ah Wool wool and wool blend clothes preventing clothes shrinkage ASP Sportswear For washing synthetic sportswear A Bedding For washing large items such as bed sheets f Gentle wash for synthetic fibre satin lace etc 7 Delicates preventing damage Gentle wash for cotton linen and synthetic fibres Rapid 15 15 min full rapid wash for a small amount of lightly soiled items Quick 50 eee quick wash for lightly soiled cotton and linen Lo
5. Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing function during the washing process No settings can be changed after the washing process has finished Washing Instructions 13 NA 140VS4_English indb 13 2012 12 27 13 12 10 o o Washing Steam programme Caution BE CAREFUL The metal ring might be hot after using a Steam programme Metal ring Note When temporarily halting a Steam programme if the inside of the drum is hot the door will not open If you want to take items out of the drum while it is still operating turn off the power once select the Cotton programme and redo the Drain operations Wrinkle care programme Use of the dedicated Steam programme will help to alleviate the wrinkling of clothing Washable Dry items which are slightly creased Freshly washed and spun items 1 5 kg or less Non washable Delicate clothes like wool and silk Allergy care programme The effects of high temperature washing and steam operations help to alleviate the effects of allergies caused by mites and pollen Washable For items that need to be gentle to the skin for example underwear sheets towels and baby clothes 5 kg or less 14 Washing Instructions Shirts programme The Steam effects that take place during the spin drying cycle that follows the dedicated Shirts washing cycle helps to reduce wrinkles in clothing Washable Cotton and cotton blend at
6. Is the appliance on a flat stable surface Does it run without vibrating 3 Water supply hose Is it free from leaks Is the water supply normal 4 Water drain hose Is it free from leaks Does it drain normally 38 Installation Instructions 60 00 5 Adjustable stands Are they bolted securely to the appliance 6 Stand cushions E Are they standing flat If the appliance is not level there may be abnormal sounds when water is drained out 7 Power supply Is the household dedicated mains socket fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V NA 140VS4_English indb 38 2012 12 27 13 12 19 Test run after installation Check for water leakage abnormal noise and proper drainage Perform the following procedures WITHOUT laundry in the drum 1 Turn on the tap 2 Close the door 3 Please spin after moved this washing machine Press the On button You have to select Quick 50 course and Spin mode Then press the Start button After the water is drained start a test run While holding down the Speed Eco and Easy Ironing buttons press the On button On 1 When the display appears as below 3 seconds press the Speed Eco button Speed YY Eco Easy Ironing Speed N Eco The remaining time is displayed as below The test is run for about 3 minutes P Checking After Installation Check the following ls there any abnormal noise If
7. 12 20 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 Disposing of Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Information on disposal for users of waste electrical amp 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 disposable point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Consider the Environment 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 p
8. Read Before Using 5 NA 140VS4_English indb 5 2012 12 27 13 12 04 o P Checking Your Washing Machine Your washing machine Detergent drawer see page 10 Water drain hose 2 gt 4 S as Ss A Wy AY Tao Caution Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running Accessories Make sure that all the accessories are supplied with the appliance Elbow see page 37 For fixing the water drain hose Spanner see pages 34 35 End A is for adjusting the stand End B is for the anchor bolts 6 Read Before Using Drum Washing spin drying tub Door seal Mains lead Mains plug Y Drain filter cover Adjustable stands see page 35 see page 25 Cover cap x4 see pages 34 35 gt Water supply hose see page 36 Either one of these hoses is supplied with the appliance Standard Hose with water supply valve Not available for UK models NA 140VS4_English indb 6 2012 12 27 13 12 05 Checking before use For the appliances initial operation or after a prolonged period of non operation perform the following procedures 1 Secure the water supply hose 2 Open the tap 3 Connect the power 4 Make sure that the water drain hose is positioned towards a drain For more details see page 37 Before initial use The default setting is the 40 C Cotton programme F
9. hose to the original position Caution BE CAREFUL when draining hot water Maintenance 25 NA 140VS4_English indb 25 y 2012 12 27 13 12 15 Maintenance 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 4 After 1 minute switch off the appliance Water has drained out of the water supply hose 5 Disconnect the water supply hose from the appliance 6 Clean the filter which is on the rear of the appliance Use a small brush for example a toothbrush 7 If the unit is supplied with the hose fitted with a water supply valv ffturn off the tap supplying the appliance disconnect the hose from the tap and then clean the filter on hose in the same way 26 Maintenance 8 Reconnect the water supply hose Tighten the plastic joint firmly 9 Turn on the tap then check for leaks 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 get 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 o drum 3 Start washing with the Drain on
10. in a leak Do NOT install the appliance in a damp location or in a location exposed to the weather This may result in malfunction deterioration electric shock or fire Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto any part of the appliance This may result in malfunction electric shock or fire 4 Read Before Using Keep sources of ignition such as candles or cigarettes away from the appliance They may cause a fire or damage to the appliance Keep flammable materials away from the appliance for example gasoline thinner alcohol or clothing soaked with these materials They may cause an explosion or a fire Power source and cable Unplug the mains lead when cleaning the appliance Check the mains lead and mains plug for any damage If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons to ea 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 If you are not sure contact a qualified electrician ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted into the household mains socket If the mains plug is not fully pushed in a loose connection may overheat and cause an electric shock or fire Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains plug with wet hands Possibility of an electric shock
11. removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer Warning If the fitted mould plug is unsuitable Figure B for the mains socket in your home m then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 ampere socket 2 Read Before Using NA 140VS4_English indb 2 y 2012 12 27 13 12 04 Read Before Using Electrical Connection UK and Republic of Ireland only 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Checking Your Washing Machine 6 Your washing machine 6 Accessories 6 Before You Start Washing 7 Checking before use 7 Before initial USe T Preparing the laundry 7 Using the Buttons 8 Unlocking the door 9 Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals 10 Detergent compartment 10 Softener compartment 11 Prewashing compartment 11 Washing Instructions Washing essa os aude 12 Setting washing sissi 12 Required time 13 Setting the DUZZer 13 Changing settings while washing 13 Steam progra
12. so make sure that the appliance is level ls there any water leakage If so make sure that the hoses are properly connected You may get the following errors pe dI IS 11 Are the hoses properly connected Is the drain clogged pe Oke JE 41 Have you properly connected the water supply hose and turned on the tap After recovering from an error reopen and reclose the door to resume the test Installation Instructions 39 NA 140VS4_English indb 39 2012 12 27 13 12 19 P Power and Water Consumption Additional Power Water Time Programme Temperature 2 2 2 function consumption consumption mins 60 C Eco OCOS Samara sE om TC CT E Sas ee I i os Boy ECO EJE EN ES 0 65 kWh 0 70 kWh af von a pom 1 Results calculated regarding the Eco function and the maximum spin dry revolution comply with EN 60456 2 The power water consumption and times indicated in the table may vary depending on variations in pressures water hardness and temperatures room temperatures types and amounts of laundry voltage fluctuations and which optional functions are used 3 For the product fiche in accordance to EU Regulation 1061 2010 please check on http www panasonic co uk ai Easy care 9 Rapid 15 Quick 50 ae Ss JU S 15 15 C Wash ASP Sportswear 40 Installation Instructions NA 140VS4_English indb 40 y 2012 12 27 13
13. Note While the door is locked if the appliance is switched off or if there is a power interruption the door stays locked until the appliance is turned on again This is different from the child safety lock See page 23 Press the Start button to unlock the door during operation After about 1 minute the drum stops spinning and the door will automatically unlock If the door doesn t open see page 27 Caution If you have to unlock the door mid programme make sure that water from the drum does not overflow onto the floor Water and soap suds might come out of the door and the door opening You may need a towel to soak them up Read Before Using 9 NA 140VS4_English indb 9 2012 12 27 13 12 08 P f Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals Pull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correct compartment Check the packages for the appropriate recommended amounts Caution Do NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed This may result in a water leak Prewashing compartment Softener compartment ae Detergent compartment canon aa The following detergents and additives may If the instructions on the package be added to this compartment indicate that detergent should be Detergent placed in the drum do NOT put it Water softening agent into the detergent drawer Stain remover These detergents may not flow well and remain in t
14. R vd Unable to supply water NA 140VS4_English indb 31 Error Display What to do Check the drain hose for any of following problems It clogs up Its tip is immersed in water It extends further than 3 m The water is frozen Clean the drain filter if it clogs up See page 25 After correcting the problem open the door close it and then start the wash again What to do Make sure that the door is shut properly The appliance has been designed to detect unbalanced loads especially small loads in order to ensure quiet operation and achieve the best results This is not a malfunction Perform any one of the following solutions What to do If the laundry is too heavy untangle clumps of clothing If the laundry is too heavy because items such as blankets are too large reduce the load P If the laundry is too light add one or two bath towels If the appliance is on an unstable or uneven surface change the setting location After correcting the problem open the door close it and then start the wash again What to do Check for any of 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 See page 26 After correcting the problem open the door close it and then start the wash again If the red mark appears in the hose with water supply valve it have been
15. The amount of the laundry Water hardness The amount of foam varies according to the amount and type of detergent how soiled the laundry is and the hardness and temperature of the water Water softening agent If you live in a hard water area total hardness of 1 3 mmol L or higher we recommend the usage of a water softening agent For more details on water hardness contact your local water authority Use of a water softening agent can help reduce the amount of detergent that is required for each wash and help prevent the formation of limescale deposits which may damage the appliance Softener compartment The following additives may be added to this compartment Fabric softener Laundry starch Fabric Softener To prevent static add softener before you start washing It will be automatically added in the final rinse cycle Dilute concentrated softeners before you add them Add up to only 130 ml to the compartment to avoid overflowing Undiluted softener N IC Water Rinse out the remaining softener with a splash of water or a damp cloth after washing If it sticks to the compartment pull out the drawer and clean it out See page 24 Laundry starch Simply add laundry starch to the softener compartment It will be automatically added to the clothing as part of the final rinsing process Make sure that you do not fill the compartment over the MAX level If it is hard to pour you can dilute
16. The system includes the following components 1 Leak sensor This sensor will cease operation of the appliance if it detects any leaks It is located on the base plate of the appliance If a leak has been detected an error display starting with H for example H 01 will appear In that case contact your local Customer Communications Centre 2 Overflow detection If water in the appliance increases to a certain level this function stops the water supply and activates the drain pump fi Water drain hose Caution Do NOT twist pull out or bend the drain hose Draining to a sink or wash basin Caution Secure the water drain hose so that it will not come out of the basin Caution Do NOT block the basin where the drain outlet is Make sure that drainage into the drain is sufficient Do NOT let the tip of the water drain hose dip into the drained water This can cause water to flow back into the appliance Draining to a drain hose supply 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 Installation Instructions 37 NA 140VS4_English indb 37 2012 12 27 13 12 19 Checking After Installation Installation checklist P 1 Anchor bolts Have you removed them and attached the cover caps properly 2 Location
17. d Washing Machine Please note we are unable to assist with calls regarding Audio Visual and other Home Appliance products on this line Monday to Friday 9 00 17 00 0844 844 3899 Excluding public holidays Monday to Friday 9 00 17 00 Excluding public holidays For Republic of Ireland If calling from the Republic of Ireland please call 01 289 8333 42 Installation Instructions NA 140VS4_English indb 42 y 2012 12 27 13 12 20 o 2012 12 27 13 12 20 o NA 140VS4_English indb 43 Customer Communications Centre Fridge Freezer and Washing Machine Please note we are unable to assist with calls regarding Audio Visual and other Home Appliance products on this line Monday to Friday 9 00 17 00 0844 844 3899 Excluding public holidays Monday to Friday 9 00 17 00 Excluding public holidays For Republic of Ireland If calling from the Republic of Ireland please call 01 289 8333 Panasonic Corporation Web Site http panasonic net Pursuant to the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH W9901 8HZ Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Printed in China January 2013 Panasonic Corporation 2013 W9901 8HZ00 NA 140VS4_English indb 44 y 2012 12 27 13 12 21
18. detergent drawer by simultaneously lifting and pulling it 3 Pull your finger on the tab near the front of the softener cover then pull it up to remove it from the detergent drawer 4 Wash out the old detergent with water Use a cloth to wipe the water from the appliance NA 140VS4_English indb 24 2012 12 27 13 12 14 Maintenance 5 Align the hole of the softener cover 3 Pull out the pump hose and remove with the click of the detergent drawer the cap to drain the water to replace the softener cover back to the original position Then insert the detergent drawer back to the main unit 4 After all the water has drained away loosen the drain filter 5 Carefully loosen the drain filter More water may drain out Cleaning the door seal and This is normal window 6 Turn the drain filter anticlockwise to After each wash perform the following unscrew it Then remove it Remove any objects from the door seal Wipe the window and seal to remove lint and stains Cleaning the drain filter We recommend cleaning the drain filter every 1 month Filter will have lint buildup reduces the water from the shower 1 Switch off and unplug the appliance 2 Open and remove the drain filter cover Remove the cover and place a container to receive the drain water 7 Remove any lint and debris 8 Replace the drain filter 9 Replace the cap and pump
19. e timer to preset the time for when the washing finishes You cannot preset the Wool programme The wash might finish before or after preset times depending on the kind of laundry the temperature and the conditions of water supply and drainage Note Do NOT use detergent which does not dissolve thoroughly with the preset function because the detergent might cake up before the wash starts and not flow out Setting a preset time Continuously press the Time button until the desired preset time is displayed Optional Functions Changing a preset time 1 Press the Off button and then press the On button 2 Choose the desired programme and optional functions 3 Set a preset time Cancelling a preset time Press the Off button All settings will be cancelled Checking a preset time Press the Time button Child safety lock The child safety lock prevents children from climbing into the drum and getting trapped This function keeps the door closed and locked even when the appliance is not in use lt also disables the control buttons Activating deactivating child safety lock 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Press and hold the Mode button for at least 5 seconds The Om A symbols light up to show that the child safety lock is activated 3 To deactivate hold down the mode button again for 5 seconds please ignore three beeps heard keep Mode button pressed until it unlocks o Washing In
20. he process display flashes to show which function is in progress With the Rinse only Spin only or Rinse Spin function if there is any water in the drum operation starts from the drain process 22 Washing Instructions Additional functions Depending on the programme you can combine different additional functions Note Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes See pages 18 19 If you select an unavailable function an error alarm will sound Press one or more of the function buttons MS you wish to combine Washing consumes less energy and water but takes Washing times will be shorter than those of the basic programmes suitable for lightly soiled laundry Rinse your laundry more thoroughly with an extra rinsing process Prewash Prewash cycle for heavily L soiled laundry Easy Make ironing easier by Ironing spin drying your laundry IS more gently at 800 r min or o less After washing has finished the laundry is rotated intermittently for up to 30 minutes or until the door is opened Reduces wrinkles and helps to unravel tangled laundry NA 140VS4_English indb 22 2012 12 27 13 12 14 You can activate or deactivate the Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing functions during a washing process but not after it has finished Some additional functions cannot be used with certain programmes See pages 18 19 Preset timer You can use th
21. he detergent drawer Tub cleaning detergent or bleach Do not overfill with detergent Failure If you use multiple chemicals in this to observe this may result in the compartment for washing add them in the detergent blocking the water supply following order causing the water to overflow from 1 Detergent the front of the detergent drawer and 2 Water softening agent leading to malfunctions 3 Stain remover 1 Liquid detergent Detergent Use only detergents that are recommended Note for fully automated washing machines Do NOT use liquid detergent with the Please use low suds detergents Prewash function lt may flow away during the prewash For the Wool programme use mild liquid detergent 10 Read Before Using NA 140VS4_English indb 10 y 2012 12 27 13 12 08 P Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals 2 Powdered detergent Detergent reaches the drum only when water flushes through the detergent drawer Thus if you forget to add detergent run the Drain only function using the Mode button Then add detergent and start washing again To prevent powdered detergent from remaining in the drawer perform the following Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth Make sure that the detergent is not lumpy when you add it as this may cause a blockage over time Amount of Detergent The amount of detergent you should use depends on the following factors How soiled the laundry is
22. ing finishes See page 23 7 Spin speed button Press this button to see the spin speed r min or to choose the spin speed for the programme you have selected The maximum spin speed of model NA 140VS4 is 1400 r min 8 Temperature button Press this button to choose water temperatures ranging from cold to 90 C You can choose hotter temperatures for whites cottons or soiled laundry NA 140VS4_English indb 8 2012 12 27 13 12 07 o 9 Process indicator This indicator shows the current process of the programme The process consists of wash Ul rinse spin and drain I The light goes off when the wash is finished 10 Remaining time indicator This indicator shows the approximate time until the washing finishes For example 1 18 means 1 hour and 18 minutes The time is acquired from the weight of the laundry measured when washing starts 11 Steam The Steam function becomes operational when the Wrinkle care Allergy care Shirts Daily and Refresh programmes are used When you select these programmes the Steam symbol lights up Moreover during Wrinkle care and Refresh programmes the Steam symbol flashes on and off indicating that Steam operations are under way Using the Buttons Unlocking the door The door automatically locks while in use and the A symbol is shown while the door is locked A click will be heard when the door locks or unlocks
23. ion Instructions 35 NA 140VS4_English indb 35 2012 12 27 13 12 17 o 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 O dj sos en i aa so di e IN 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 03 1 0 MPa If the water pressure exceeds this value install a pressure reducing valve Water flow from the tap should be more than 5 L min 36 Installation Instructions Right side connections o o t w 0 max 100 cm Connecting the water supply hose 1 Attach one end of the hose to the water inlet on the back of the appliance and tighten the joint by hand 2 Attach the other end of the hose to the tap and tighten it the same way 3 4 3 4 DI 10 mm min 10 mm i Hose with water supply valve Standard hose 3 Open the tap slowly and make sure that there are no leaks around the joints The joints are subject to water pressure NA 140VS4_English indb 36 2012 12 27 13 12 18 P Connecting Hoses and Power Supply Leak proof System The appliance is installed with the system that is designed to prevent water leaks
24. kets up to 1 5 kg single bed size Sheets Bedspreads 100 synthetic fibre undersheets Non washable 100 wool blankets Long piled blankets Electric blankets including cover Putting bedding into the drum HE 1 Fold down blankets or bedspreads into a quarter of their original size I Wo Pecci cuani I k 1 I 2 Put the blanket or bedspread to the drum Fold it while putting it into the drum Both ends of blanket should be directed inward the drum Washing Bedding Caution Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads into balls nor haphazardly fold them This may cause excessive vibration and damage the laundry or the appliance Note Avoid using blanket nets They prevent the laundry from spinning properly Washing Instructions 21 NA 140VS4_English indb 21 2012 12 27 13 12 13 Optional Functions Individual washing functions Process selection You can select a single process or combine several processes by selecting individual washing functions Note You cannot select individual washing functions Allergy care Daily and Shirts in the Rapid 15 programme Press the Mode button to select a function Rinse water remains Spin dry washed laundry ins Rinse hold Wash and rinse laundry yl y Rinse water remains Rinse Spin Rinse and spin dry washed laundry Drain only Drain water from the ty drum Whenever you start washing t
25. learance above and behind the appliance are required The counter above the appliance must be firmly fixed to the adjoining cupboards Instead of the standard cover panel have a technician install a metal cover You need to have the plug accessible after installation Metal cover Metal cover AXW4595 7SRO Installation Instructions 33 NA 140VS4_English indb 33 y 2012 12 27 13 12 16 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 the spanner that is supplied with the appliance Follow the following instructions Note The anchor bolts must be removed before the appliance is operated They may cause excessive vibration 1 Use the B end of the spanner to loosen the four bolts Q 34 Installation Instructions 3 Remove the screws which are next to the bolt holes C O a 4 Push each cover cap included with the accessories over each bolt hole and then secure them with the screws you removed in step 3 Note Make sure that you store the anchor bolts because they are used when transporting the appliance If the appliance is passed on to another person make sure to give the anchor bolts to that person Make sure the bolt caps are attached without fail Failure to observe thi
26. ly function using the Mode button See page 22 NA 140VS4_English indb 26 2012 12 27 13 12 15 Fault Checklist Buttons do not work The programme temperature and process settings cannot be changed while washing is in progress the rinse or spin settings can be changed Child safety lock may be activated See page 23 Door does not open Door lock may be activated See page 9 Child safety lock may be activated See page 23 The water temperature or level may be too high Unusual odour Rubber parts may give off a smell when you start using the appliance but the smell will go away over time You can wash the drum by running the 90 C programme See page 24 aulydsew BUIYSEM No water going into The water tap might be turned off the appliance The water supply hose may be frozen See page 26 The water supply may be disrupted The water supply filter may be clogged See page 26 There is only a small If you have paused the washing and then restart it the amount of water appliance may drain out some water Do NOT pour water in through the door LP Water builds up This is normal water is automatically supplied if the during the washing amount of water has decreased For heavy loads the water may fill up repeatedly Water drains out This is normal the water frequently drains out and builds during the washing up in order to wash away excess foam This featu
27. mme 14 Selecting the Programme 16 Details of Programmes 18 Washing Delicates 20 Wool and Delicates programmes 20 Delicate laundry loads 20 Tips for washing delicates 20 Washing Bedding 21 Bedding programme 21 Putting bedding into the drum 21 Optional Functions 22 Individual washing functions 22 Additional functions 22 Presettimer 23 Child safety lock 23 Contents Maintenance Maintenance 24 Cleaning the outside of the appliance 5 case Ven sae Gees E 24 Cleaning the drum 24 Cleaning the detergent drawer 24 Cleaning the door seal and window 25 Cleaning the drain filter 25 Cleaning the water supply filter 26 Preventing a frozen water supply A ees eee ee seas 26 Troubleshooting Fault Checklist 27 Error Display 31 Installation Instructions Choosing the Right Location 32 Carrying the appliance 32 The right place for the appliance 32 Installing a built in washing machine 33 Moving and Installing 34 Removing the anchor bolts 34 Moving the appliance 34 Levelling the appliance 35 Connecting Hoses and Power Supply 0000 rc cd 36 Hoses and cable lengths 36 Water s
28. nstable surface If none of the above is the cause contact your local Customer Communications Centre There is noise when This is normal it is noise created by the operation of the the water drains out drain pump The fan makes noise This is normal the fan is cooling off the electric parts Troubleshooting 29 NA 140VS4_English indb 29 y 2012 12 27 13 12 15 Fault Checklist The electricity supply The appliance GIS and will not start by itself when the cuts out while the power comes back on You have to select a programme appliance is on and start it again A circuit breaker trips The appliance stops and will not start by itself when you the electricity supply reset the breaker You have to find out what caused the breaker to trip and solve it Then reset the breaker to turn the electricity supply back on and switch on the appliance again The water supply is When the water is supplied again it may be impure at first disrupted You have to disconnect the water supply hose and drain away the impure water through the tap Make sure that the water supply hose has been reconnected before using the appliance The display is not The appliance may be in a brightly lit or sunlit area clear 30 Troubleshooting NA 140VS4_English indb 30 y 2012 12 27 13 12 15 pe dI IS 11 Unable to drain pe tat I DE Door is open pe tat HI 1 Unable to spin dry LE L
29. or the appliance s initial operation operate it WITHOUT any detergent or clothing to rinse out residue or moisture Note There may be drops of water or condensation in the appliance due to the factory inspection prior to shipment This is not a malfunction Preparing the laundry Sorting clothing Read clothing washing labels to help you sort them into different loads Sort the laundry by colour by type of fabric and by how soiled it is Doing so will help you choose the correct programme and temperature for each wash Clothes that are not colour fast should be washed separately Wash denim separately Before You Start Washing You should put bras with metal wires tights lace clothing and small items of clothing into a laundry net to prevent them or the appliance from getting damaged Treating stains Apply stain remover to stained portions For dirt and solid stains wash lightly by hand first Checking clothing Check that pockets on clothing do not contain any objects that may damage the clothes or the appliance VOY ARA o Tie up any loose strings on the clothing and close zippers Turn clothing with raised fabrics and zippers inside out Otherwise the clothes may be damaged Remove any hair animal fur sand and other materials with a brush before washing SA Note Do not wash clothes that are heavily stained with large quantities of vegetable oil o
30. programme 59 15 C Wash Allergy care o Colours F Mixed 74 2 This programme achieves the same cleaning strength with 15 C low temperature washing as 40 C programme except for greasy filth When you select the 15 C Wash the symbol flashes on the temperature display 4 Select optional functions Process selection See page 22 Additional functions See page 22 23 Temperature See page 8 Spin speed See page 8 For more details about available functions and settings for each programme see pages 18 19 5 Add detergent to the detergent drawer See pages 10 11 6 Press the Start button The appliance starts supplying water After the appliance has started the laundry is weighed After about 5 seconds a new wash time will be displayed If you select the Wool Silk Bedding Sportswear Rapid 15 or programmes the laundry is not weighed y The buzzer will sound when the programme has finished and the door will unlock immediately NA 140VS4_English indb 12 y 2012 12 27 13 12 10 o Caution After a high temperature wash be careful to not burn yourself when handling the laundry or touching the inside of the drum Note If the detergent is not completely removed from the laundry by using the basic programme use the Extra Rinse function With the Eco and the Speed functions if the load is big the laundry may stick to the inside of the d
31. r cosmetic oil aroma oil etc Failure to observe this may result in the door seal swelling causing the water to overflow and leading to malfunctions Read Before Using 7 NA 140VS4_English indb 7 y 2012 12 27 13 12 05 Using the Buttons Prewash 15 15 C Wash Extra Rinse Wrinkle care Cotton Easy Ironing Easy care g Delicates Speed c r min Time 2 Mode y Eco ChildfLock 1 Power buttons If you do not press the Start button within 10 minutes after the appliance has been switched on the appliance automatically switches itself off The display below appears for 3 seconds after the appliance has been switched off You cannot turn the appliance on until this display disappears 2 Start Pause button Press this button to start or pause the wash programme 3 Programme selection dial Use this dial to choose the best programme for the laundry See pages 16 17 4 Additional function buttons Press these buttons to add functions to the programme to suit the laundry See pages 22 23 8 Read Before Using 5 Mode Child Lock button Om ff Press this button to select process functions for example the Rinse and Spin function or the Drain only function See page 22 Press and hold this button to set the child safety lock The door and the controls will be locked See page 23 6 Time button Press this button to preset the time for when the wash
32. re is called foam detection Troubleshooting 27 NA 140VS4_English indb 27 y 2012 12 27 13 12 15 Fault Checklist No water flows into Before rinsing the appliance spins to drain out remaining the appliance during water The water will fill up after that the rinsing process Rinsing begins The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load before the spin which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of process finishes the drum so rinsing started automatically to correct the imbalance After washing excess foam may remain so the water is drained out and refilled to wash it away This feature is called foam detection During spin dry This is normal the appliance has detected an unbalanced the drum stops and load and is trying to correct it rotates several times a D D uN 2 5 Foam and water Although some foam and water might remain depending remain in the door or upon the state of the laundry and the amount of detergent door seal used the performance of the rinse cycle is unaffected Spin cycle repeatedly This is normal intermittent spinning of the tub helps the starts and stops spin process to operate quietly The laundry may be too light If so add one or two bath towels Cy The displayed The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually remaining time Thus the time displayed may change changes The remaining time increases if an ex
33. rks ONLY with cold water Do NOT apply pesticide hair spray or deodorant to the appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do NOT put any electrical equipment for example TVs radios or battery chargers on or near the appliance Do NOT put too much laundry or detergent into the appliance This may cause damage to the appliance REMOVE the anchor bolts before installing the appliance using a spanner supplied or similar tool The anchor bolts are used to transport the appliance If the anchor bolts are not removed the appliance will strongly vibrate during use To Prevent Injury Do NOT climb onto the appliance This may cause injury or damage to the appliance Keep fingers away from the door hinge when opening and closing the door o Do NOT slide your hand or unprotected foot underneath the appliance when in use Check all washing and remove all objects such as nails pins coins clips metal wires etc They may cause damage to other 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 drying cycle that may result in an injury damage to the appliance or a water leak BE CAREFUL when draining hot water or any detergent out of the drum BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught in the door seal when it is closed This may result in a water leak or damage to the laundry during the wash cycle
34. roduct please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Eco friendly Laundry 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 programme instead of the 90 C Cotton one will save energy and will remove ordinary stains For lightly soiled laundry using the 15 C Wash programme instead of the 40 C Quick 50 programme will save more energy Detergent amount 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 Installation Instructions 41 NA 140VS4_English indb 41 2012 12 27 13 12 20 Specifications Maximum energy rated power input Wash 2000 W 230 V Steam 1000 W 230 V Power consumption Off mode Left On mode 0 2 W Heating energy rated power input Remaining moisture content Maximum mass of dry cloth Product dimensions Pressure of tap water Customer Communications Centre Fridge Freezer an
35. rum This is normal Remove the laundry and rearrange where necessary Do not leave it in the drum too long after the programme ends because colours may run Required time Times depend on the programmes and temperature settings that have been selected Actual times may differ slightly from those shown The displayed times include the time needed for the water to fill up and to drain out thus they vary depending on water pressure drainage and amount of laundry If you change the functions while washing the displayed times may change If the laundry in the drum needs to be balanced times will be extended Washing Setting the buzzer The buzzer that sounds when a programme finishes can be turned off 1 Press the Start and On buttons at the same time Release the On button and keep pressing the Start button for 3 seconds The buzzer setting will be turned off after a beep is heard If you wish to reset the setting perform the same steps 1 and 2 The buzzer setting will be turned on after two beeps are heard Changing settings while washing After washing has started the programme temperature and preset time cannot be changed To change the programme or temperature settings turn the appliance off and then on again To change the rinse or spin settings while washing press the Pause button once the appliance is full of water You can change the Spin dry revolution
36. s may result in water entering the washing machine leading to malfunctions Moving the appliance Note Make sure to install the anchor bolts in the appliance Before you move the appliance Shut the tap and run the appliance to drain the water Drain any remaining water from the pump hose See page 25 Depressurize the water supply hose and remove it Disconnect the power cable Install the anchor bolts See page 35 NA 140VS4_English indb 34 y 2012 12 27 13 12 17 Installing the anchor bolts 1 Unscrew and remove the cover caps 2 Pull the bolts out until their tips are level with the tips of the sleeves Have someone else hold the top of the drum and pull it forward Same level 4 Tighten each bolt so that spring extends out by 26 mm Moving and Installing Levelling the appliance Using a level facilitates the making of adjustments To adjust the stands use the A end of the spanner Lock nut Stand 1 On each stand loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise ES 2 Adjust each stand by turning it clockwise or anticlockwise 3 Use a spirit level to make sure that the appliance is properly levelled 4 Tighten each lock nut by turning it anticlockwise Caution Make sure that all lock nuts are tightened securely and the stands are still bolted to the appliance If they are unbolted the appliance will move around Installat
37. shirts and blouses 2 kg or less Daily programme The Steam effects that take place during the spin drying cycle that follows the Cotton washing cycle helps to reduce wrinkles in clothing Washable Daily washing for cotton linen and cotton blend items 2 kg or less Note Smaller loads give a better result Remove items as soon as the programme has finished and then tumble dry using the Smoothing or Gentle smoothing programme or place on a hanger to dry You cannot switch between cycles using Mode NA 140VS4_English indb 14 2012 12 27 13 12 10 Washing Refresh programme Use of the dedicated Steam programme will help to lessen odours in clothing Washable Dry items only 1 5 kg or less Non washable Delicate clothes like wool and silk Note Smaller loads give a better result If you set a Steam programme with dry laundry at the end of the cycle the laundry will feel humid The items may need to be dried Remove items as soon as the programme has finished and dry them on hangers This is not a Washing programme so it will not get rid of stains an Do not use detergents or fabric softeners The Refresh programme will lessen cigarette and other water soluble odours If you continuously use the Refresh programme the temperature inside the drum rises high and the door may not open soon after the operation is completed Washing Instructions 15
38. stop the water supply You should replace with a new hose Hose with water supply valve No AXW12C 7SRO An error display starting with H What to do Press the Off button If the display stays on or if it reappears when you press the Start button unplug the appliance and contact your local Customer Communications Centre Troubleshooting 31 y 2012 12 27 13 12 16 P f Choosing the Right Location Carrying the appliance Caution The appliance must be carried by 2 or more people Install the appliance on a flat stable surface to avoid excessive vibration and noise Do NOT install the appliance in direct sunlight or in a place where temperatures reach freezing Do NOT let metallic portions of the appliance come into contact with metal sinks or other appliances Start by tilting the appliance backwards One person should stand behind it holding the rear of the top panel The other person should grip the bottom stands in the front The right place for the appliance Make sure that there is enough space for the appliance and that openings on the base are not obstructed by a carpet 596 Dimension in millimetres 32 Installation Instructions NA 140VS4_English indb 32 y 2012 12 27 13 12 16 P Choosing the Right Location Installing a built in washing machine You need a space at least 60 cm wide At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides and 3 mm of c
39. structions 23 NA 140VS4_English indb 23 2012 12 27 13 12 14 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 Warning Do NOT splash water over the appliance Do NOT use cream cleansers thinners nor products containing alcohol or paraffin oil Cleaning the drum If you keep using cold water in the appliance bacteria may build up inside the drum and give off an odour You can avoid this by running the 90 C Cotton programme once a month If you use a scale remover follow the manufacturer s instructions Caution Viruses and bacteria are not killed in water temperature of 40 C Pathogens can spread via the commingling of clothes and thus transmit diseases Pathogens die at 60 C or higher However using water temperatures up to 90 C is unnecessary Note Do NOT put laundry nor laundry detergent into the appliance while it is being cleaned If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach put it into the detergent drawer before starting the wash The appropriate amount to be used is about 30 ml See pages 10 11 24 Maintenance Cleaning the detergent drawer Detergent residue soon builds up if the detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly Detergent build up may develop mould 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Softener cover 2 Remove the
40. the starch slightly with water before adding it Note After using starch clean the detergent drawer especially the softener cover see page 24 Then run the Rapid 15 programme WITHOUT detergent to remove any excess starch in the drum D Prewashing compartment Detergent for prewashing Whenever you use any programmes with the Prewash function always put detergent for the prewash in this compartment Read Before Using 11 NA 140VS4_English indb 11 2012 12 27 13 12 08 Washing Setting washing Prewash Extra Rinse Easy Ironing Speed lc r min Time y Eco Child Lock 4 1 Open the door and put the laundry into the drum For details about preparing and sorting the laundry see pages 7 16 and 17 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 This may cause excessive vibration or damage to the appliance Note When loading a big amount of laundry make sure to evenly distribute the laundry throughout the drum 2 Close the door and press the On button 3 Turn the programme selection dial either way to select the programme A wash time will be displayed 12 Washing Instructions CottonQ Wrinkle care Off On Lo L 3 Start Pause Ta 3 6 15 C Wash
41. tra rinsing and spinning are required to correct an unbalanced load which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of the drum 28 Troubleshooting NA 140VS4_English indb 28 y 2012 12 27 13 12 15 Fault Checklist There is no foam or The amount of foam varies depending on the hardly any foam 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 Heavily soiled laundry and larger loads of laundry may reduce the amount of foam There is a lot of foam The amount of foam varies depending on the temperature level and softness of the water You may have used too much detergent The type of detergent you are using may cause excess foam weoy pue juob1a ag Fabric softener The softener may have exceeded the MAX level for the overflows detergent drawer See page 11 You may have spilt the liquid by closing the detergent drawer too strongly After the wash has You may have put powdered detergent directly into the D finished powdered drum you must put it in the detergent drawer detergent residue remains There is an unusual There may be metal items in the drum noise or vibration The anchor bolts may not have been removed See page 34 The appliance may be on a sloping or u
42. upply hose 36 Water drain hose oF Connecting to the power supply 37 Checking After Installation 38 Installation checklist 30 Test run after installation 39 Power and Water Consumption 40 Consider the Environment 41 Specifications 42 Read Before Using 3 NA 140VS4_English indb 3 2012 12 27 13 12 04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please 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 from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack 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 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to the appliance Children may be able to reach the control panel or climb onto or into the appliance 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 unnecessarily increase and result
43. w energy low temp wash for lightly soiled cotton and linen blends 15 15 C Wash Washing Instructions 17 NA 140VS4_English indb 17 y 2012 12 27 13 12 11 D E a D O f y lo To Q 3 3 D YN Auto setting Number of Spin dry rinses revolutions Programme Approximate time 140VS4 Cotton 1 10 2 05 14 Wrinkle care 0 35 Allergy care JN Shirts 1 34 CIN Daily 1 27 de Refresh 0 25 0 58 1 23 Fj Mixed 1 09 1 44 uh Wool 0 40 Delicates 0 55 1 00 Easy care 102 132 N o A dl Rapid 15 i i Si O AU E E A O A CULe n Quick 50 0 46 0 49 O 15 C Wash 1 14 1 29 VI E 18 Washing Instructions NA 140VS4_English indb 18 y 2012 12 27 13 12 12 Details of Programmes Manual setting Additional functions e a ts Temperature 1 440vs4 4 Speed Ironing __ LL carie aa ee SE EAA PA ee __ ren MECA E E CIC EA E EA es se v Ra Aa CITI E E COCO EA Ra Ka ICC EA AA Washing Instructions 19 NA 140VS4_English indb 19 y 2012 12 27 13 12 13 Washing Delicates Wool and Delicates programmes The drum spins gently in these programmes For details about washing instructions see pages 12 13 Delicate laundry loads Wool programme 2 kg or less Delicates programme 5 kg or less Approximate weights Wool sweater 400 g Silk blouse 200 g
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