Panasonic Operating & Installation Instructions

Contents

• Safety Precautions
• Part Names / Accessories
• Before Washing
• Operation Panel
• Washing
• Variety of Programs
• Detergent / Softener / Bleach
• Washing Options
• Convenient Functions
• Contents of Programs
• Maintenance
• Installation
• Error Display
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications

Safety Precautions

WARNING: May cause serious injury or death.

• Children must not use it alone. 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.
• Do not touch the tub until it stops. If the tub does not stop within 15 sec: [image of person touching tub with warning symbol]

WARNING: May cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch it with wet hands. [X symbol]
• Do not hold or pull on the cord. [X symbol]
• Do not use plug adaptors or extension cords. [X symbol]
• Fully insert the plug. [✓ symbol]
• Do not use 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. [X symbol with 'Damaged' label]
• In case of failure or damaged power cord, stop use and ask the electrical technician. [image sequence showing unplugging, calling technician]
• Accumulated dust may cause fire. [X symbol with fire graphic]
• Wipe the power plug periodically. [image of wiping plug]
• Securely insert the ground prong. Call your local dealer for a new socket. [image sequence showing plugging in ground prong, calling dealer]
• Use a socket appropriate for this appliance. [✓ symbol for correct socket, X symbols for incorrect sockets] The plug shape, socket shape and rating requirement varies with the region.
• Keep away from flammable materials. [X symbol with flammable materials graphic]

CAUTION: May cause failure.

• Never disassemble, repair or modify it by yourself. [X symbol with person disassembling machine]

CAUTION: May cause injury.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught. [X symbol with fingers caught in lid]
• Do not climb or put objects on the appliance. [X symbol with person climbing on machine] If the lid is broken, immediately stop using.
• Be careful of your hands and feet. [X symbol with hand/foot near moving parts]

CAUTION: May cause water leakage.

• Turn off the water faucet. Use new hose-sets. [image of faucet, new hose-sets] New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and old hose-sets should not be reused.

CAUTION: May cause failure.

• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. [X symbol with sun graphic]
• Do not wash waterproof items. [X symbol with raincoat/wetsuit graphic]
• Do not obstruct the openings of the bottom face with carpet, etc. [X symbol with carpet blocking vents]
• Do not use hot water. [X symbol with water over 50°C graphic]
• For machine-washable items only. [✓ symbol with clothes in basket] This appliance is intended to be used in household. This appliance is not intended to be used in applications such as: Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

Part Names / Accessories

Part names

• Operation panel (P. 8)
• Lid
• Detergent and softener drawer (P. 12)
• Lint filter (P. 20)
• Tub
• Pulsator
• Adjustable leg (P. 27)
• Power cord and plug* (P. 3) * The plug shape varies with the region.
• External drain water hose
• Water supply valve (P. 26)

Accessories

• Water supply hose* (1) (P. 26) * The hose supplied depends on the region the unit is sold in. (Joint type) [image of hose] (Screw type) [image of hose]
• Water tap adaptor* (1) (P. 26) * For Joint type only [image of adaptor]
• Bottom cover (1) / Screw (1) (P. 25) [image of bottom cover and screw]
• External drain water hose (1) (P. 25) [image of hose]

Before Washing

Laundry preparation and check

Pre-laundry check

• [image sequence showing shirt, socks, pants being prepared]
• [image sequence showing shirt being turned inside out]
• [image sequence showing clothes likely to pill being handled carefully]
• [image sequence showing paper diapers being removed] [X symbol]

Use laundry nets for delicates

• Overpack [image of laundry net with clothes]
• Air Dry (90 min) [image of laundry net with clothes]

For "Stain Master" (P. 16)

• Pretreatments for heavily stains [image of spraying stain remover]
• Observe the clothes' care labels [image of clothing care label with symbols] [X symbol]

To prevent colour staining

• [image sequence showing sorting laundry by color]

Operation Panel

Change process settings (P. 14)

• Wash [image of wash button] Flashing (in progress)

Water amount

79 L Approx. 5 sec

Remaining time

Time Left 60 min

Detergent volume

*1 NA-FD135X3: 79 L, NA-FD125X3: 77 L, NA-FD115X3: 75 L

*2 [detergent cup graphic] : 1 scoop of detergent

• Refill (P. 19)
• Child Lock lamp (P. 18)

Control Panel Diagram:

[image of the control panel with labels pointing to functions like: Water Level, Wash, Refill, Times, Rinse, Spin, Auto Tub Clean, Tangle Care, Preset, Air Dry (90 min), Child Lock, Start/Pause, Normal, Speedy, Delicates, Baby Care, Odour/Aroma+, Mud, Soya/Sauce, Water Save, Blanket, Soak, Tub Hygiene, StainMaster]

NOTE

• In case of a power failure. Operation will resume from where it stopped when the power recovers.
• If you do not press Start/Pause within 10 minutes after power-on. ➡ Auto power off.
• The wash process setting of the "Stain Master" and "Soak" programs cannot be changed.

Washing

1. [image sequence: shirt in tub, pressing power, selecting Normal program]
2. [image sequence: selecting various programs like Speedy, Delicates, Baby Care, etc., and Preset timer]
3. Measures the amount of laundry. [image sequence: Start/Pause button, tub filling with water, display showing 79L, 10 sec, 5 sec, 60 min remaining time]
4. [image sequence: display showing 79L, detergent being added, tub rotating] (P. 12)
5. [image sequence: tub rotating, clothes being rinsed, spinning]

After pressing "Start"

• To change each operation (while washing): [image sequence: Pause, Wash, Rinse, Spin buttons]
• To check or change the water level (while washing): [image of water level button]
• You cannot change the program.

Variety of Programs

* Top: NA-FD135X3 / Middle: NA-FD125X3 / Bottom: NA-FD115X3

NOTE

• "Normal" program and "Water Save” program are recommended for a normally soiled load at the rated capacity of this washing machine.
• "Water Save” program is recommended for Singapore.

Detergent / Softener / Bleach

• Follow the instructions on each package.
• For cleaning (P. 21)
• Close auto dosing drawer completely before use.

Detergent

• Do not pour detergent directly into the tub. [X symbol]
• The level of foaming depends on the load size, soil, detergent, and water hardness.

Bleach

• Whiten bleach (chlorine bleach) [image of bleach bottle]
• To use bleach, put bleach in the powder detergent case (if bleach is in powder form) or liquid detergent case (if it is liquid bleach). [image of bleach bottle with checkmark next to liquid detergent case]

Softener

• [image sequence: powder detergent, liquid detergent, softener bottles]
• [image sequence: detergent drawer with compartments for powder, liquid, softener] Max level [✓ symbol] [X symbol]
• To put softener while the machine is operating: [image sequence: Pause, Start/Pause buttons]
• Do not use separated or solidified softeners. [X symbol with softener bottle]
• Concentrated softener [image of measuring cup with water and softener]
• Softener cannot be used with the "Water Save” program.

Washing Options

Preset

• Set how many hours later to finish operation.
• 1. [image of control panel showing Preset button and display showing 8 hours]
• 2. [image of Start/Pause button] 2 min. All other indications turn off.

• To confirm: Preset [image of Preset button]
• To cancel or change: [image of Power button]

Wash / Rinse / Spin

• 1. [image of Power button]
• 2. [image of Wash, Rinse, Spin buttons]
• 3. [image of Start/Pause button]

NOTE

• Not available for "Tangle Care". [X symbol with Tangle Care label]

Delicates

NOTE

• Bleach [X symbol]
• Liquid delicate detergent [✓ symbol]

After operation ends

• Take out immediately. [image sequence: washing machine, clothes being removed]

Blanket

* NA-FD135X3: 79 L / NA-FD125X3: 77 L / NA-FD115X3: 75 L

NOTE

• Powder detergent [image of powder detergent] [X symbol]
• Liquid detergent [image of liquid detergent] [✓ symbol]

NOTE

• The water amount indication shows the maximum and cannot be changed.

Stain Master

Preparation: (P. 7)

[image of control panel showing various program selections]

1. [image of Power button]
2. Stain Master [image of StainMaster button]
3. Timer preset (hours) (P. 14)
4. Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button]
5. [image sequence: display showing 65 L, water filling tub]
6. [image sequence: tub rotating, clothes being washed]

NOTE

• Max. capacity (P. 11)
• Max. water amount: 65 L
• You cannot change the wash process setting of this program.

Air Dry (90 min)

The air blown from the tub rotation removes water from clothes.

• Dryable clothes: Synthetic fibre (Max. 2.0 kg)

1. [image of Power button]
2. Air Dry (90 min) [image of Air Dry button]
3. Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button]

NOTE

• Clothes may not be sufficiently dried (depends on amount and type of clothes, and the temperature).
• This function does not use a heater. Clothes may be cold and half dry.

Convenient Functions

Setting Auto Tub Clean

Preventing black mould, available with all programs except "Water Save” and "Air Dry (90 min)”.

Lamp indications

• Operating [image of Auto Tub Clean lamp lit]
• Function enabled [image of Auto Tub Clean lamp lit]
• Function disabled [image of Auto Tub Clean lamp off]

To turn on/off

1. [image of Power button]
2. Air Dry (90 min) [image of Air Dry button]
3. Hold 3 sec [image of Water Level button]
4. [image of Water Level button] to select [image showing arrow to 'off' and 'on']
5. Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button]

Setting Child Lock

• [image sequence showing child near washing machine, child touching buttons, display showing CL]
• 10 sec
• Forcible drainage (P. 29)
• * This function does not lock the lid and button operations.

1. [image of Power button]
2. Tangle Care [image of Tangle Care button] Hold 5 sec [image showing CL symbol] x2
3. To cancel: same procedure x4

Cancelling end buzzer

1. Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button] & [image of Power button] Hold 3 sec [image showing buzzer sound] x2
2. To reset: same procedure x4

Contents of Programs

*1 Total time is approximate (When the standard water supply rate is 15 L / min and the water temperature is 28 °C).

*2 Remaining time of 99 minutes or less will be displayed.

'Refill': to fill the tub with water and rinse while supplying water. [image of water filling tub]

Maintenance

Lint filter

After each operation

1. [image sequence: removing lint filter]
2. [image sequence: cleaning lint filter with water]
3. [image sequence: reinserting lint filter with click sound]

NOTE

• Without the filter [X symbol]
• If it is difficult to remove the filter [image of person struggling to remove filter]
• If the filter is broken [image of broken filter, calling local dealer]

Detergent and softener drawer

If stained with detergent or softener

1. Remove [image of removing drawer]
2. [image sequence: cleaning drawer parts]
3. [image sequence: cleaning drawer parts with water]
4. [image sequence: reassembling drawer parts, showing 'thick end' and 'thin end'] Click
5. Attach [image of attaching drawer back]

Main unit, lid

• [image sequence: cleaning washing machine body and lid with cloth and neutral detergent] For heavy soil [image of detergent bottle]
• [image sequence: rinsing washing machine with water] [X symbol]

Maintenance (continued)

Water supply filter

If water does not flow smoothly

1. [image of water supply valve]
2. On [image of Power button]
3. Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button] Off [image of Power button] Approx. 40 sec
4. Loosen [image sequence: loosening hose connection]
5. [image of water supply filter]
6. [image of person cleaning filter]
7. [image of filter being cleaned]
8. Tighten [image sequence: tightening hose connection]

Tub

Once a week <Air Dry>

• [image sequence: empty tub, then tub with Air Dry (90 min) selected] (P. 17)

Once a month <Tub Hygiene>

1. [image of water faucet]
2. On [image of Power button] Empty
3. Tub Hygiene [image of Tub Hygiene button] Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button]
4. Pause [image of Pause button] Start/Pause [image of Start/Pause button] Full
5. [image sequence: adding whiten bleach to tub] 200 ml
6. [image sequence: tub operating, then showing tub after 2.5 hours]

Installation

Check the location.

• [X symbol with image of water splashing on machine]
• [X symbol with image of machine near bathtub]
• [X symbol with image of machine on uneven surface]
• [X symbol with image of machine near freezing temperature]

Make sure to ask a service person for installation.

• Do not install by yourself.
• Follow this installation method. If you do not, Panasonic will not be liable for any accident or damage.

[image of washing machine connected to water supply and drain hose, with bottom cover and external drain water hose labeled]

Installation (continued)

Attach the bottom cover

1. [image sequence: attaching bottom cover]
2. [image sequence: screwing in bottom cover]

Attach the external drain water hose

1. [image sequence: attaching drain hose]
2. [image sequence: securing drain hose]

NOTE

• [X symbol with image of drain hose too high] Over 10 cm
• [X symbol with image of drain hose too long] Over 3 m

Installation (continued)

Connect the water supply hose

Joint type

[image sequence: connecting joint type hose to faucet and machine]

Screw type

[image sequence: connecting screw type hose to machine]

Check that the elbow is not loose.

Screw type

1. [image sequence: connecting screw type hose]

Joint type

1. [image sequence: connecting joint type hose] Thread: Approx. 4 mm
2. Loosen [image of loosening connection]
3. Tighten [image of tightening connection]
4. Tighten securely (To prevent water leakage)
5. [image sequence: securing connection with tool]

CAUTION

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

Installation (continued)

Connect the power plug and grounding

[image sequence: plugging in power cord, grounding]

Check that the washing machine is level

If the washing machine wobbles

• Loosen [image of adjusting leg]
• Adjust [image of adjusting leg]
• Tighten [image of adjusting leg]

Trial operation

• [image sequence: successful trial operation, abnormal sounds, error display U11]

Error Display

Preparation

Cancel Child Lock (P. 18) if it is set.

Error Display

U 11: Water cannot drain.

Points to be checked

1. Check [image of washing machine]
2. [image sequence: checking drain hose for kinks, lint filter, drain hose length]

U 12: The lid is open.

Points to be checked

• [image sequence: checking lid closure, load balance]

U 13: Spin or "Air Dry" is not possible.

Points to be checked

• [image sequence: checking load balance, stability of machine]

Error Display

U 14: Water cannot be supplied.

Points to be checked

• Water outage [X symbol] Turned off [image of faucet] ➡ [image of faucet]
• 1. [image of person checking water supply filter] Water supply filter (P. 22)
• 2. [image sequence: checking lid, water supply]

U 99: Water has been forcibly drained.

Points to be checked

• With Child Lock set [image of sun symbol]
• [image sequence: unplugging, waiting 5 sec, plugging back in, 10 sec for forcible drainage]

H: Inspection is required.

Points to be checked

• [image sequence: checking water supply, power plug, calling for service]

Troubleshooting

Main unit

Symptoms: Indication increases or does not decrease.

Time indication is approximate. Remaining time is corrected during operation.

• [image sequence: time display changing]

Symptoms: Longer than the indication. Operation passes the preset time.

The operation time may be longer.

• When clothes are uneven. [image of uneven load]
• When the water drainage is not good. [image of poor drainage]
• When the water supply is not good. [image of poor water supply]

Symptoms: No operation

Check

• Power failure
• Timer preset [image of Preset button]

Try

• Close the lid.
• Turn on.
• Insert the power plug completely.
• Press "Start". [image of Start/Pause button]
• Turn breaker on.

Symptoms: Cannot change process settings (after start).

Try

• During wash process: [image sequence: Pause, Wash, Rinse, Spin buttons]
• After wash process: [image sequence: Power Off, Power On buttons]

Troubleshooting (continued)

Wash

Symptoms: Water is supplied while washing.

• When water level drops. [image of water level dropping] ➡ Water is added automatically.
• When amount of laundry is large. [image of large laundry load]

Symptoms: The water level too high

• When laundry is wet. [image of wet laundry]
• When there is water in the tub before operation. [image of water in tub] ➡ The water level may be higher

Symptoms: The water level too low

• When clothes are light (synthetic fibre, etc.). [image of light clothes] ➡ The water level may be lower.

Rinse

Symptoms: Operation started with rinse, but water is not supplied.

• When there is no water in the tub. [image of empty tub] ➡ Water is supplied after spin.
• When there is water in the tub. [image of tub with water] ➡ Water is supplied after water discharge and spin.

Spin

Symptoms: Spin changes to rinse. Rinse starts instead of spin.

• If clothes are uneven, this appliance automatically corrects unevenness by rinse process. [image sequence of uneven load correction]

Symptoms: Irregular rotation

• The tub rotation speed is adjusted to reduce vibration. [image sequence of tub rotation adjustment]

Troubleshooting (continued)

Others

Symptoms: Power failure/Breaker off.

Operation will resume from where it stopped when the power is recovered.

• [image sequence: power off, power on, machine resumes operation]

Symptoms: Stain Master has no effect.

• Check Max. capacity (P. 11)
• Try Pretreatment (P. 7)
• Select according to the stain type. (P. 11) [images of different stain types]

Specifications

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