Panasonic NA-127MG2, NA-148MG2 Washing Machine Instruction Manual

Panasonic NA-127MG2, NA-148MG2 Washing Machine

Safety Instructions

• 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.
• If 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.
• Should use the new water inlet hose set which supplied with product. Don’t reuse old hose set.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar 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.

Safety Instructions
For your safety,the information on this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Explanation of symbols:

Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.

Caution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Note!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in slight or minor injuries.

Warning!
The electric shock!

• If 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.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• Before any maintenance , must unplug the appliance first.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.
• To ensure your safety, power plug must be inserted into an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully and make sure that your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
• Make sure that the water and electrical devices must be connected by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.
• Pull out its plug and cut off water supply after the operation.
• Take care that power voltage and frequency shall be identical to those of washing machine.
• Glass door may be very hot during the operation. Keep kids and pets far away from the machine during the operation very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or caustic gas.
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.
• Do not use any socket with rated current less than that of appliance.Never pull out power plug with wet hand.

Risk to children!

• 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 of less than 3 years should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check the machine before every operation.
• Kids should be supervised that they do not play with the appliance.

Risk of explosion!

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances( such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or explosion.
• Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

Caution!

Installing the product!

• This washing machine is for indoor use only.
• It isn’t intended to be built-in using.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Washing machine shall not be installed in bath room or very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or caustic gases.
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.

Risk of damaging appliance!

• Your product is only for home use and is only designed for the textiles suitable for machine washing.
• Do not climb up and sit on top cover of the machine.
• Do not lean against machine door.
• Cautions during Handling Machine:
  1. Transport bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by a specialized person.
  2. The accumulated water shall be drained out of the machine.
  3. Handle the machine carefully. Never hold each protruded part on the machine while lifting. Machine door can not be used as the handle during the conveyance.
  4. This appliance is heavy. Transport with care.
  5. A precaution indicates that the hands shall not be inserted into running water-extracting tub.
  6. A precaution indicates that the appliance shall not be installed at a humid place.
• Please do not close the door with excessive forces. If it is found difficult to close the door, please check if the clothes are put in or distributed well.
• It is forbidden to wash carpets.

Operating the appliance!

• Before washing the clothes at first time, the product shall be operated in one round of the whole procedure without the clothes inside.
• Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. shall not be used as detergents. Please only select the detergents suitable for machine washing, especially for drums.
• Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid items such as coins, brooch, nails, screws or stones etc. may cause serious damages to this machine.
• Please check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening its door. Please do not open the door if there is any water visible.
• Be careful of burning when the product drains hot washing water.
• Never refill the water by hand during washing.
• After the program is completed, Please wait for two minutes to open the door.

INSTALLATION

Product Description

Note!

• The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to the real products as standard.

Accessories

Installation area

Warning!

• Stability is important to prevent the product from vibration!
• Make sure that the product should not stand on the power cord.

Before installing the machine, the location characterized as follows shall be selected:

1. Rigid, dry, and level surface
2. Avoid direct sunlight
3. Sufficient ventilation
4. Room temperature is above 0℃
5. Keep far away from the heat resources such as coal or gas.

Unpacking the washing machine

Warning!

• Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children.
• There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children.

1. Remove the carton box and styrofoam packing.
2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing.
3. Remove the tape securing the power cord and drain hose.
4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. Make sure the small triangle foam is removed with the bottom one together. If not, lay the unit down with side surface, then remove the small foam from the unit bottom manually.

Remove transport bolts

• You must remove the transport bolts from the backside before using the product.
• If the bolts are not removed they may cause heavy vibration, noise and malfunction.

Please take the following steps to remove the bolts:

1. Loosen 4 bolts with spanner and then remove them.
2. Stop the holes with transport hole plugs.
3. Keep the transport bolts properly for future use.

Levelling the washing machine

Warning!

• The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.

1. Check if the legs are closely attached to the cabinet. If not, please turn them to their original positions and tighten the nuts.
2. Loosen the lock nut and turn the feet until it closely contacts the floor.
3. Adjust the legs and lock them with a spanner, make sure the machine is steady.

Connect water supply hose

Warning!

• To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter.
• Do not twist, crush, modify or damage the water inlet hose.

Connect the inlet pipe as indicated, There are two ways to connect the inlet pipe.

1. Connection between ordinary tap and inlet hose.
   • Loosen clamp nut and four bolts
   • Tighten clamp nut
   • Press slide bushing,insert inlet hose into connecting base
   • Connection finished
2. Connection between screw tap and inlet hose.
   • Tap with threads and inlet hose
   • Special tap for washing machine

Connect the other end of inlet pipe to the inlet valve at the backside of the product and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.

Drain Hose

Warning!

• Do not twist,extend the drain hose.
• Position drain hose properly, otherwise damage might result of water leakage.

There are two ways to place the end of the drain hose:

1. Put it into the water trough.
2. Connect it to the branch drain pipe of the trough.

Note!

• If the machine has drain hose support, please install it like the following .

Warning!

• When installing drain hose, fix it properly with a rope.
• If drain hose is too long, do not force it into washing machine as it will cause abnormal noises.

OPERATIONS

Quick Start &caution!

• Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
• Before washing at first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without clothes in as follows.

Before Wash

Note!

• Detergent only need to be added in “case I “after selecting pre-washing for machines with this function.

Washing

1. Power On and  Select Program
2. Select function default
3. Start up

After Washing
Buzzer beep or “End” on display.

Before Wash

• The working condition of the washer should be(0-40)°C.If used under 0°C,the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is placed under condition of 0°C or less, then it should be transferred to normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose are not frozen before use.
• Please check the labels and the explanation of using detergent before wash. Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable for machine washing properly.

Warning!

• When washing a single clothes, it may easily cause great eccentricity and give alarm due to great unbalance. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more clothes to be washed together so that draining can be done smoothly.
• Don’t washing the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.

Detergent Dispenser

• 1 Pre wash detergent
• 2  Main wash detergent
• Softener

1. Pull out the drawer.
2. Fill pre-detergent into Case I (when necessary).
3. Fill detergent into Case ll.
   • Set dam board to use liquid detergent.
   • Set dam board aside to use powder detergent.
4. Fill softener into Case (when necessary).

Caution!

• Detergent only need to be added into “Case I “after select Pre Wash function.

Note!

• As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or additive, before they are poured into the detergent box, it is suggested to use some water for dilution to prevent the inlet of detergent box from being blocked and overflowing while filling water.
• Please choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best washing performance with less water and energy consumption.

Control Panel

Note!

• The chart is for reference only, Please refer to real product as standard.

1. Off(Knob)
   Product can be turned off and variety of program can be selected through this knob.

2. Start/Pause
   Press the button to start or pause the washing cycle.

3. Option
   This allows you to select an additional function and will light when selected.

4. Programs
   Available according to the laundry type.

5. Display
   The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. The display will remain on through the cycle .

Option

Pre Wash
The Prewash function can get an extra wash before main wash,it is suitable for washing the extra dirt which rises to the surface.You need to put detergent into the Case (I) when select it.

Extra Rinse
The laundry will undergo extra rinse once after you select it.

Extra Wash
For very dirty clothes choose this feature, this will increase the washing time and intensity to improve the washing effect.

HYGIENE PRO
When the Hygiene Pro light is on, this function is automatically activated in the program. The Self-Clean function will be automatically activated during every washing cycle.

Delay
Set the Delay function:

1. Select a program
2. Press the Delay button to choose the time(the delaying time is 0-24 H.)
3. Press [Start/Pause] to commence the delay operation

Cancel the Delay function: Press the [Delay] button until the display be 0H.It should be pressed before starting the program. If the program already started, turn the knob to off position to reset program.

Caution!

• If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected program and when the power is restarted, the machine will start automatically from the previous program with the remaining time.

Other functions

Temp.
Press the button to regulate the temperature(Cold,20°C,30°C, 40° C,60° C,90°C)

Speed

• Press the button to change the speed.
• 1200(7 kg) :0-400-600-800-1000-1200
• 1400(8 kg) :0-400-600-800-1000-1200-1400

Child Lock
To avoid misoperation by children.

Choose the Program Start Press [Delay] and [Funct.] 3 sec. till buzzer beep.

Caution!

• Press the two buttons 3 sec. again to deactivate “Child Lock”.
• The “Child Lock” will lock all buttons except “Off” on knob.
• The “Child Lock” will remain effective when supply is resumed after power cut.

Warning
Before closing the door, make sure that all laundries have been put into the inner drum as shown in the figure to prevent the laundries from being caught by the drum, which may damage the laundries or the gasket.

Reload
This feature can be used during the wash process to add extra clothes. The reloading will not work when the drum is in rotation and water level is high with high temperature. The door cannot be opened as it is unsafe state.Press [Start/Pause] for 3 sec. to reload the clothes in the mid of program. Please follow the steps as bellow:

1. Wait until the drum stops rotation.
2. The door lock is unlocked.
3. Close the door when the clothes are reloaded and press the [Start/Pause] button.

Caution!

• Don’t use the Reload function when the water level is over the edge of the inner tub or the temperature is higher.

Choose the Program Start Press the [Temp.]button for 3sec. To mute the buzzer sound press Temp. button for 3 sec. To activate the buzzer sound, press the Temp. button for 3 sec. again.

Caution!

• After the buzzer is mute, the sound of button and the operation completion will not be heard.

Power off memory
For the convenience of the users, this program remember the washing program and function that is the choice of the users at the last time. The next time when selecting the program memory,this machine will run the program of your choice (same as last one) automatically.

Programs

Programs are available according to the laundry type.

Wash Program Table

MODEL:NA-127MG2/NA-148MG2

• The SAS0 energy efficiency class B. Energy test program: Cotton ECO 60/40 C; Speed: the highest speed; Other as the default. Half load for 7.0/8.0kg machine: 3.5/4.0kg
  Note!

• The parameters on this table are only for user’s reference. The actual parameters may differ from above table.

MAINTENANCE

Clean And Care

Warning!

• Before the maintenance, please unplug the machine and close the tap.

Cleaning The Cabinet
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed.

Note!

• Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as alcohol, solvents or chemical products,etc.

Cleaning The Drum
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with chlorine-free detergents. Never use steel wool.

Note!

• Don’t put laundry in the washing machine during the drum cleaning.

Cleaning The Door Seal And Glass
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it can cause leaks. Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the seal after each wash.

Cleaning The Inlet Filter.

Note!
Inlet filter must be cleaned if there is less water.

Washing the filter in the tap

1. Close the tap.
2. Remove the water supply hose from the tap.
3. clean the filter.
4. Reconnect the water supply hose.

Washing the filter in washing machine:

1. Screw off the inlet pipe from the backside of the machine.
2. Pull out the filter with long nose pliers and install it back after being washed.
3. Use the brush to clean the filter.
4. Reconnect the inlet pipe.

Note!

• If the brush is not clean, you can pull out the filter washed separately;
• Reconnect, turn on the tap.

Clean The Detergent Dispenser

1. Press down the arrow location on softener cover inside the dispenser drawer.
2. Lift the clip up and take out softener cover and wash all grooves with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer into position.
   • Pull out the dispenser drawer with press the A
   • Clean the dispenser drawer under water
   • Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush
   • Insert the dispenser drawer

Note!

• Do not use alcohol,solvents or chemical products to clean the machine.

Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

Warning!

• Be careful of the hot water!
• Allow detergent solution to cool down.
• Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before washing.
• Drain pump filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the washing.
• Clean the filter periodically to ensure the normal operation of washing machine.`

Caution!

• Make sure that valve cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, cap plates should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak.
• Some machines don’t have emergency drain hose, so step 2 and step 3 can be skipped. Rotate lower cover cap directly to make water run into basin.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the program selected there can
  be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

Troubleshooting

If the machine does not work or it stops during operation, then check as per below instructions and try to resolve without dismantling the machine. If the problem is not resolved contact authorized service centre. Note!

• After the inspection, if machine does not work properly or displays the error code again then contact the service centre.

Technical Specifications

Installation Instruction of Rat Resistance Panel
Before disassembling the shipping bolt, the rat resistance panel should be installeed. Please follow the steps below to install the panel.

1. Incline the machine to a suitable angle for installation. Packaging pad can be used under the machine. When inclining the machine, make sure no damage to it.
2. Remove the tapes pasted on four sides of panel.
3. Adjust the panel as per marked direction to the correct position, make sure the mark “F” leads to the front of the machine.
4. Stick the panel to the machine.
5. Secure the panel with the screws provided in the accessory bag.

After all the steps above finished, please upright the machine to the correct position.

Arrow instruction of the inserting direction

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