Panasonic NA-F80VB7 Fully Automatic Washing Machine Instruction Manual

Panasonic NA-F80VB7 Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Thank you for purchasing this product.

• Read these instructions carefully for optimum performance and safety before use.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

May cause serious injury or death.

Never do the following about the power plug and cord
(To prevent fire or electric shock)

• 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 qualified persons to avoid a hazard.

Observe the following about the power plug and cord
(To prevent fire or electric shock)

• Use a socket that satisfies the rating requirement 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 cause insulation failure, resulting in fire.)
•  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.

Keep away from fire.
Do not put flammable materials or clothes with such things attached in the tub. Keep them away from the appliance.
(To prevent explosion or fire)

• For example: Kerosene, gasoline, benzine/thinner, alcohol, etc.

Do not touch the tub until it completely stops.
(To prevent injury)

• If the tub does not stop within 15 seconds when the lid is opened during spin process, switch off the 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.

CAUTION

Do not wash, rinse, or spin waterproof sheets or clothes.
(To prevent injury, damage to the main unit, walls, floor 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.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught when 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 obstruct the openings of the bottom face with carpet, etc.

Turn off the water faucet after operation.
(To prevent water leakage)
This appliance is only suitable for textiles labelled washing machine washable.

Part Names

Accessories

Operation Panel

Water level / Detergent volume
The detergent volume guideline corresponding to the water level indication is shown below.
( : 1 scoop of detergent)

Water level / Remaining time

• Indicates the selected program (No.)
• After starting operation, indicates the water level according to the amount of laundry.
• After approx. 5 seconds, indicates the approximate remaining time (min).

Auto Restart
In case of a power failure during operation, operation will resume from the point where it was stopped when the power is recovered.

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.

Preset

Set the time to finish washing (in hours).

• Setting range: 2 – 24 hours later, in one-hour increments. (3 – 24 hours later for the 6 Soak program)
• Not available for the following programs: 2 Delicate
  4 Fragrance
  9 Air Dry
  10 Tub Hygiene

Power On/Off The power turns off automatically if you do not press “Start/Pause” within 10 minutes after poweron.

Variety of Programs

NOTE

• 1 Normal program and 8 Water Save program are recommended for a normally soiled load at the rated capacity of this washing machine.

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.
• Fasten buttons and close zippers.
• Do not wash items (such as paper diapers) other than laundry.
• Reverse clothes with surface likely to flake off.
• 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.
• Put the zipper’s slider into the cover.(To prevent damage to clothes and the main unit)
• Do not use the 9 Air Dry program.(To prevent uneven drying and wrinkles)

Detergent

Put in detergent, bleach and softener according to the water level displayed.

• Follow the instructions on each package.
  • Powder detergent/bleach
• Turn the tub by hand if it is difficult to put in the softener inlet. (P. 10)

Putting in detergent

• When powdered detergent is poorly soluble, dissolve in warm water before putting in.
  • Put in the detergent little by little while stirring to prevent it from getting hard or remaining in a powder state.
• If there are many thick or large clothes (jeans, sheets, etc.) in the tub, the detergent may remain undissolved. Dissolve the detergent according to the above method, or reduce the amount of laundry.
• In case of excessive foaming, reduce the amount of detergent or change the detergent.

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 10 Tub Hygiene program without bleach. (P. 11)
• Do not use bleach for the 2 Delicate program.

Putting in softener

• Softener is automatically released during the final rinse process.
• To add softener during operation, press “Pause” first.
• Up to about 40 ml can be added. To add more softener, use the 4 Fragrance program.
• When using concentrated softener, dilute it with water before putting it in.

NOTE

• Softener cannot be used with the 8 Water Save program.
• Do not use separated or solidified softener.
• If “Pause” is pressed during spin cycle, the softener will be added too early and its effectiveness will decrease.
• The softener will not be added automatically if not put in by the time wash process is complete.

Washing

Preparation:

• Check if the washing machine is properly installed. (P. 12)
• Turn on the water faucet.
  • Operation panel of NA-F80VB7

Set how many hours later to finish operation. (P. 4)

• 2 minutes after start-up, all indications except “Preset” turn off.
• To confirm after the timer has been set, press “Preset”.
• To cancel or change, press “On/Off”.
• The hours that can be set differ depending on the program.

When the 4 Fragrance program is selected
The buzzer sounds before the final rinse and operation is paused. Put the desired amount of softener which has been diluted with water directly into the tub.

• If the lid is left closed, the buzzer sounds every 10 minutes for up to 1 hour.
• If the lid is left closed for more than 1 hour, operation resumes.
• The 4 Fragrance program cannot be selected when Child Lock (P. 10) is set.

After pressing “Start”

• You can change the water level until the end of the wash process.
• You cannot change the program.

Washing Options

• Operation panel of NA-F80VB7

Delicate
Use this program to gently wash delicate clothes and stylish garments.

Load laundry evenly.

• Load lighter items first and press them from above.
• Use laundry nets for delicate underwear only.
• Amount that can be washed at one time:

NOTE

• Do not use bleach.
• Use liquid delicate detergent.
• After operation ends, take out clothes immediately.(To prevent wrinkles and colour staining)

Blanket

Washable blankets

• Material: 100 % synthetic fibre or 100 % cotton
• Weight: 4.2 kg or less
• Blankets with a machine-washable tag attached

Put a blanket in the net and load it in the tub.

NOTE

• Use liquid detergent.
• The water level indication shows the maximum and cannot be changed.

Air Dry

Water is removed from clothes by the air blown from the tub rotation.

Clothes that can be dried

• Material: Synthetic fibre
• Weight: 2.0 kg or less

NOTE

• Clothes may not be sufficiently dried depending on 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.

Wash / Rinse / Spin

Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.

Contents of Programs

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.

1. Remaining time of 90 minutes or less will be displayed.
2. This includes soaking time and washing time.

Convenient Functions Maintenance

Cancelling end buzzer

• To reset, do the same procedure.

Setting Child Lock
To prevent children from falling into the tub and drowning, if the lid is opened while the washing machine is operating, this function sounds a buzzer until it is closed. Not closing it within 10 seconds flushes the water out.

• This function does not lock the lid and button operations.
• When water is drained forcibly, “U 99” is displayed.(P. 15)
• To cancel, do the same procedure.

Turning the tub by hand
If it is difficult to reach the softener inlet.

NOTE

• If there is water in the tub or “Start” is pressed, the tub cannot be turned.

Lint filter
After each operation

1. Remove the filter.
2. Open the filter and remove lint.
   • If lint is difficult to remove, soak and wash the filter in water.
3. Attach the filter in its original position.

NOTE

• Do not wash laundry without the filter.
  (To prevent damage to clothes)

• Turn the tub by hand if it is difficult to remove the filter.

• If the filter is broken, purchase a new one at nearest Panasonic Service Centre.

Water supply filter
If water does not flow smoothly

• Follow the procedure below to prevent splashing of water.

1. After turning off the water faucet Turn the power on.

2. Start.

3. After approx. 10 seconds

4. Loosen the nut and remove the hose.

5. Remove the filter and remove dirt on the filter.

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

1. After operation ends
   Run the 9 Air Dry program without loading laundry. (P. 9)
   Once a month

Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.

Installation

Check the location.

• Avoid the following locations for installation.

  • Locations with a possibility of freezing

  • Damp locations or locations where it may be exposed to rain, etc.(To prevent electric shock or fire)

  • Locations exposed to direct sunlight
    (To prevent malfunction or deformation)

  • Uneven or unstable locations
    (on blocks, timbers, a table with wheels, etc.)

Attach the bottom cover.

Preparation: Set a cardboard, etc. and lay the washing machine on it, avoiding product damage and deformation. (Face the front side down.)

1. Insert the bottom cover with its screw hole set at the bottom.
2. Set 6 holes to the corresponding projections and fix with one screw.

Attach the external drain water hose.

1. Connect.
2. Slide the hose band in the arrow direction.
   • Slide all the way until it stops.

NOTE

• Do not put the hose tip under water.
• Do not raise the hose higher than 10 cm above the floor.
• Do not extend the overall length to more than 3 m.

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.

Connect the water tap adaptor and water supply hose.

CAUTION

• Tighten the nut firmly.
• Do not twist, squash, modify or cut the hose.

1. Connect the water tap adaptor to the water faucet.

2. Turn part A to the left until approx. 4mm of the thread becomes visible.

3. Loosen the 4 screws.

4. Connect to the faucet and tighten the screws.

5. Turn part A to the right and tighten securely. (To prevent water leakage)

6. Connect the water supply hose to the water tap adaptor.
   Insert the hose into the adaptor while pushing down the lever, and hook the claw of the lever on the flange of the adaptor.

7. Connect the water supply hose to the water supply valve screw.

8. Hold the elbow and tighten the nut.

9. Check that the elbow is not loose.

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.

Check that the washing machine does not wobble.

• If the washing machine wobbles

Perform a trial operation.

• Check that there is no water leakage, abnormal sounds or error display.

Troubleshooting

●   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. 15 “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?

Wash| ****

No water supply

| ●   Is the water faucet turned on?

●   Water outage?

●   Is the water supply filter clogged with dirt? (P. 11)

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.| ****

●   With light clothes (of synthetic fibre, etc.), the water level may be

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

4 Fragrance program.

| ●   If Child Lock (P. 10) is set, the 4 Fragrance program cannot be selected.
Operation stops in the middle of wash or rinse process.| ●   Is the lamp flashing?

→The pulsator occasionally stops to soak clothes while the lamp keeps flashing. This is not abnormal.

Error Display

• The buzzer sounds and “U”/“H” and a number are alternately displayed.
• Cancel Child Lock (P. 10) if it is set.

| Water cannot drain.

Check the drain water hose for the following abnormalities:

●   Is it crushed?

●   Is it clogged with lint?

●   Is the hose tip under water?

●   Is it partially raised higher than 10 cm above the floor? (P. 12)

●   Is the total length longer than 3 m (including the extension hose)? (P. 12) 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?

→Close the lid.

| Spin or Air Dry is not possible.

●   Are clothes concentrated on one side of the tub?

→Distribute the clothes evenly and close the lid.

●   Is the washing machine installed on an unstable or inclined surface?

→You can resume operation by opening and closing

the lid.

| Water cannot be supplied.

●   Is the water faucet turned on?

●   Water outage?

●   Is the water supply filter clogged with dirt? (P. 11)

→You can resume operation by opening and closing the lid.

| 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.

→Unplug the power cord and plug it in again after 5 seconds.

| Inspection is required.

●   Unplug the power cord. Then, report the error displayed (2-digit number after “H”) to a service person.

Specifications

| NA-F80VB7| NA- F75S7| NA- F70S7
---|---|---|---
Rated voltage| 220 – 240 V
Rated frequency| 50 Hz
Rated power consumption| 450 W
Standard water amount| 55 L| 53 L| 52 L
Maximum capacity (Dry cloth)| 8.0 kg| 7.5 kg| 7.0 kg
Product dimensions| 525 mm (W) × 571 mm (D) × 929 mm (H)
Product weight| 28 kg
Pressure of tap water| 0.01 – 1 MPa

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References

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