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Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine
(Domestic use)

Model No.
NA - 148VB4
NA - 147VB4
NA - 128VB4
NA - 127VB4

Read Before Using 02

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04
Washing Instructions 14
Optional Functions 22
Maintenance 23
Troubleshooting 27
Installation Instructions 31
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.
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 Consider the Environment
Disposing of packaging Information on disposal in other
countries outside the European Union
The packaging used to protect the
washing machine from damage during This symbol is only valid in the European
transportation is all recyclable. For Union.
information on recycling, contact your local If you wish to discard this product, please
authority. contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Disposing of Waste
Electrical & Electronic Eco-friendly Laundry
Equipment
-- Keep to the load limit of each
Information on disposal for users of programme.
waste electrical & electronic equipment
(private households) -- 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
This symbol on the products and/or energy, and will remove ordinary stains.
accompanying documents means that
-- For lightly soiled laundry, using the 15°C
used electrical and electronic products
Wash programme instead of the 40°C
should not be mixed with general
Quick programme will save more energy.
household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and Detergent amount

recycling, please take these products to
-- Use the correct amount of detergent
designated collection points, where they
based on the detergent pack instructions
will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
and local water hardness.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local -- Adjust the amount of detergent
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent depending on how soiled your laundry is.
new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will When using a tumble dryer

help to save valuable resources and To save energy, please select the correct
prevent any potential negative effects on spin-dry revolution speed according to the
human health and the environment which instruction of your tumble dryer.
could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your nearest
designated disposable point. This product complies with the directives
2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

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 Contents

Read Before Using Maintenance

Consider the Environment . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 Cleaning the outside of the
Checking Your Washing Machine . . . 7 appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cleaning the door seal and window . . 23
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cleaning the drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Before You Start Washing . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . 24
Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Cleaning the water-supply filter . . . . . 26
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preventing a frozen water-supply
hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding Detergent and Other
Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting
Softener compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prewashing compartment . . . . . . . . . 11 Fault Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Buttons and Dials . . . . . . 12 Error Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unlocking the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation Instructions
Washing Instructions Choosing the Right Location . . . . . 31
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Carrying the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The right place for the appliance . . . . 31
Required time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing a built-in washing machine . 31
Setting the buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Moving and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing settings while washing . . . . 15 Removing the anchor bolts . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . . 16 Moving the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power and Water Consumption . . . 17
Details of Programmes . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting Hoses and Power
Washing Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hoses and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wool programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water-supply hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wool laundry loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water-drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tips for washing delicates . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to the power supply . . . . . 36
Washing Blankets
Checking After Installation . . . . . . . 37
and Bedspreads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bedding programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Putting bedding into the drum . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Optional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Extra Rinse function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preset timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and follow these safety -- Do NOT install the appliance in a damp
precautions. location or in a location exposed to the
weather.
This may result in malfunction,
WARNING deterioration, electric shock, or fire.
This describes issues which could -- Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto
cause death or serious injury. any part of the appliance.
This may result in malfunction, electric
General Use shock, or fire.
-- This appliance is not intended for use -- Keep sources of ignition, such as
by persons (including children) with candles or cigarettes, away from the
reduced physical, sensory or mental appliance.
capabilities, or lack of experience and They may cause a fire or damage to the
knowledge, unless they have been given appliance.
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible -- Keep flammable materials away from
for their safety. the appliance, for example, gasoline,
thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with
-- Children should be supervised to ensure these materials.
that they do not play with the appliance. They may cause an explosion or a fire.
-- 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 in a leak.

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Power source and cable To Prevent Injury
-- Unplug the mains lead when cleaning -- The installation of the appliance should
the appliance. be done by the manufacturer’s dealer or
service agent.
-- Check the mains lead and mains plug for
If the installation, test run and inspection
any damage.
of the appliance are not carried out
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
following the installation method outlined
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
in these instructions, the manufacturer
agent or similarly qualified person to
will not be liable for any accident or
aviod a hazard.
damage caused.
-- Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or
-- Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the
extension cable. There is a possibility of
appliance.
overheating which may cause a fire. Use
There is a possibility the appliance may
an unused household mains socket, fully
malfunction which may result in a fire or
rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are
an injury. If repairs are needed, contact
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
your local Customer Service Centre.
-- ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted
-- Do NOT touch the laundry inside the
into the household mains socket. If the
drum until it has completely stopped,
mains plug is not fully pushed in, a loose
as there is a possibility of injury. Keep
connection may overheat and cause an
children away from the rotating laundry.
electric shock or fire.
-- Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains
plug with wet hands.
Possibility of an electric shock.
-- 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.

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To Prevent Injury
CAUTION -- Do NOT climb onto the appliance.
This may cause injury or damage to the
This describes issues which could appliance.
cause injury or damage your
belongings. -- Keep fingers away from the door hinge
when opening and closing the door.
General Use
-- Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected
-- Prior to use, turn on the tap and check foot) underneath the appliance when in
the hose and connections for any leaks. use.
Improper connection could cause leaks.
-- Check all washing and remove all
-- The new hose-sets supplied with the objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips,
appliance are to be used and that old metal wires, etc.
hose-sets should not be reused. They may cause damage to other
-- This appliance is only suitable for textiles laundry or the appliance.
labelled washing machine washable. -- Do NOT use the appliance to wash
-- Do not connect to the hot water supply. waterproof sheets or clothing. There is
This appliance works ONLY with cold a possibility of excessive vibration or
water. failure during the spin-drying cycle that
may result in an injury, damage to the
-- Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or appliance or a water leak.
deodorant to the appliance.
-- BE CAREFUL when draining hot water
-- Do NOT put any electrical equipment, or any detergent out of the drum.
for example, TVs, radios or battery
chargers, on or near the appliance. -- BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught
in the door seal when it is closed. This
-- Do NOT put too much laundry or may result in a water leak or damage to
detergent into the appliance. the laundry during the wash cycle.
This may cause damage to the
appliance.
-- REMOVE the anchor bolts before
installing the appliance using a spanner
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.

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 Checking Your Washing Machine
Your washing machine
Detergent drawer
(see page 9)
Drum
(Washing/
spin-drying tub)

Door seal

Door
Mains lead/
Mains plug

Water-drain hose

Drain filter cover

Adjustable feet (see page 23)
(see page 33)

Caution
Do NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.

Accessories Cover cap (x4) (see pages 32-33)

Make sure that all the accessories are
supplied with the appliance.
Elbow (see page 35)
Water-supply hose (see page 34)
For fixing the water-drain hose
Either one of these hoses is supplied with
the appliance.

Standard
Hose

Liquid detergent level plate

(see page 10)

Hose with
water-supply valve

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 Before You Start Washing
Checking before use -- You should put bras with metal wires,
tights, lace clothing and small items of
For the appliance’s initial operation or clothing into a laundry net to prevent
after a prolonged period of non-operation, them or the appliance from getting
perform the following procedures: damaged.
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. Caution
For more details, see page 35.
Do NOT wash water-repellent
Before initial use clothing.
There is a possibility of excessive
For the appliance’s initial operation,
vibration or failure during the spin-
operate the Cotton programme with the
drying cycle that may result in an
default temperature setting, which is 40ºC,
injury, damage to the appliance or a
WITHOUT any detergent or clothing to
water leak.
rinse out residue or moisture.
Note Treating stains
There may be drops of water or Apply stain remover to stained portions.
condensation in the appliance due For dirt and solid stains, wash lightly by
to the factory inspection prior to hand first.
shipment. This is not a malfunction. Checking clothing
-- Check that pockets on clothing do not
contain any objects that may damage
Preparing the laundry
the clothes or the appliance.
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 -- Tie up any loose strings on the clothing
so will help you choose the correct and close zippers. Turn clothing with
programme and temperature for each raised fabrics and zippers inside out.
wash. Otherwise, the clothes may be
damaged.
-- Clothes that are not colour fast should
be washed separately. Wash denim
separately.

-- Remove any hair, animal fur, sand,

and other materials with a brush before
washing.

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 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

Detergent compartment

Detergent compartment Caution

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
-- Tub cleaning detergent or bleach and remain in the detergent drawer.

If you use multiple chemicals in this 1. Liquid detergent

compartment for washing, add them in the
Note
following order:
1. Detergent --Do NOT use liquid detergent with the
2. Water softening agent Prewash function. It may flow away
3. Stain remover during the prewash.

Detergent --Add liquid detergent before you start

washing.
Use only detergents that are recommended
for fully-automated washing machines.
Please use low suds detergents.

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 Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Amount of Detergent
The amount of detergent you should use
depends on the following factors:
-- How soiled the laundry is
-- The amount of the laundry
-- Water hardness
Fit the liquid detergent level plate (included
with the accessories) into the detergent The amount of foam varies according to
compartment and use it as a mark to set the amount and type of detergent, how
the amount of liquid detergent. Make sure soiled the laundry is, and the hardness and
to detach the plate before running the temperature of the water.
programme.
Water softening agent
Note If you live in a hard water area (total
Leaving the liquid detergent level hardness of 1.3 mmol/L or higher), we
plate in the detergent drawer while the recommend the usage of a water softening
programme is running may result in agent. For more details on water hardness,
water leakage, or diminished washing contact your local water authority.
and spinning performance. Use of a water softening agent can help
reduce the amount of detergent that is
For the Wool programme, use mild liquid required for each wash and help prevent
detergent. the formation of limescale deposits, which
may damage the appliance.
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 programme.
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.

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 Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Softener compartment Laundry starch
The following additives may be added to Simply add laundry starch to the softener
this compartment: compartment. It will be automatically added
-- Fabric softener to the clothing as part of the final rinsing
process. Make sure that you do not fill the
-- Laundry starch compartment over the MAX level.
Fabric Softener If it is hard to pour, you can dilute the
To prevent static, add softener before you starch slightly with water before adding it.
start washing. It will be automatically added Note
in the final rinse cycle.
After using starch, clean the detergent
Dilute concentrated softeners before you drawer, especially the softener cover
add them. Add up to only 110 ml to the (see page 24-25). Then, run the Rapid
compartment to avoid overflowing. 15 programme WITHOUT detergent to
remove any excess starch in the drum.
Undiluted
Water
softener
Prewashing compartment
Detergent for prewashing
Whenever you use the Cotton (Prewash)
Rinse out the remaining softener with programme ( + ) always put
a splash of water or a damp cloth after detergent for the prewash in this
washing. If it sticks to the compartment, compartment.
pull out the drawer and clean it out. (See
page 24-25.)
Note
Follow the directions on the softener
packages for the appropriate amounts.
If too much softener is added, it may
remain in the detergent drawer.

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 Using the Buttons and Dials
Model NA-148VB4

Off
0 15ºC Wash Cotton

500 Quick Cotton

Start/Pause Rapid 15 Cotton-Eco

Shirts Colours
1400 800
Bedding Easy-care
Sportswear Wool
1200 1000 Spin Rinse

6 5 4 3 2 78
Drain

1
1. Programme selection dial 4. Time button
Use this dial to choose the best Press this button to preset the time for
programme for the laundry. (See pages when the washing starts. (See page 22.)
16.)
5. Temperature button
2. Spin speed dial Press this button to choose water
Use this dial to choose the spin speed temperatures ranging from cold (Cld)
for the programme you have selected. to 90ºC. (90ºC is available only with
The spin speeds for each of the models the Cotton and the Cotton (Prewash)
are as follows (5 levels): programmes.) You can choose hotter
-- 148VB4 and 147VB4: 500, 800, 1000, temperatures for whites, cottons, or
1200, and 1400 rpm soiled laundry.
-- 128VB4 and 127VB4: 500, 600, 800,
6. Start/Pause button
1000, and 1200 rpm
Press this button to start or pause the
If you select a spin speed which is
wash programme. The button blinks if
higher than the speed available (see
the wash is paused.
page 18-19), then the max. speed is
applied. 7. Water cut off/low water pressure
warning light
3. Extra Rinse/Child Lock button
This light flashes when water is not
-- Press this button to select the Extra supplied or insufficiently supplied. (See
Rinse function. (See page 22.) page 30.)
-- Press and hold this button for 5 seconds
to set the child lock. The controls will be 8. Blocked drain filter warning light
locked but the door will not be locked. This light flashes when the water-drain
Perform the same operation to release hose or drain filter is blocked. (See page
the child lock. (See page 22.) 30.)

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 Using the Buttons and Dials
Display on NA-148VB4 Unlocking the door
The door automatically locks while in use,
and the symbol is shown while the door
Start/Pause
is locked. A click will be heard when the
door locks or unlocks.

9 10 Note
--While the door is locked, if the
9. Process indicator appliance is switched off, or if there
is a power interruption, the door will
-- This indicator shows the current process
unlock after 1 or 2 minutes.
of the programme. The process consists
of wash , rinse , and spin .
Press the Start/Pause button to unlock
-- The light goes off when the wash is the door during operation.
finished. In the following cases, the door can’t be
unlocked even if operations are paused.
10. Remaining time indicator -- During spin-drying
-- This indicator shows the approximate -- When the water level is beyond a certain
time until the washing finishes. For level
example, ‘200’ means 200 minutes.
Note
-- If you want to unlock the door, set
the programme selection dial to Off,
and then select a programme (ex.
Cotton).
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.

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 Washing
Setting washing
Model NA-148VB4

Off
0 15ºC Wash Cotton

500 Quick Cotton

Start/Pause Rapid 15 Cotton-Eco

Shirts Colours
1400 800
Bedding Easy-care
Sportswear Wool
1200 1000 Spin Rinse

5
Drain

7 4 3
1. Open the door and put the laundry 4. Select a spin speed.
into the drum. If you select a spin speed which is
For details about preparing and sorting higher than the speed available (see
the laundry, see pages 8 and 16. page 18-19), then the max. speed is
applied.
Caution
--Make sure that no laundry gets 5. Select optional functions.
caught in the door. -- Extra Rinse function (See page 22.)
--Do NOT overload the drum. -- Temperature (See page 12.)
This may cause excessive vibration -- Preset timer (See page 22.)
or damage to the appliance.
6. Add detergent to the detergent
2. Close the door. drawer.
(See pages 9-11.)
3. Turn the programme selection dial
either way to switch on the appliance 7. Press the Start button.
and select the programme. The appliance starts supplying water
A wash time will be displayed. after draining.
For more details about each Note
programme, see pages 18-19.
--Whenever you start washing, the
15°C Wash programme process display flashes to show
This programme achieves the same which function is in progress.
cleaning strength with 15°C low- --Before any programme is started, the
temperature washing as 40°C programme appliance first drains out any water.
(except for greasy filth).
Spin programme
With the Spin programme, the operation The buzzer will sound and “END”
starts from the drain process whether will flash on the display when the
there is water in the drum or not. After the programme has finished, and the door
water drains out to a preset level, the spin will unlock immediately.
process starts.

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 Washing

Caution Setting the buzzer

After a high temperature wash, be To turn on or turn off the buzzer which
careful to not burn yourself when sounds when the programme has finished,
handling the laundry or touching follow these instructions.
the inside of the drum. Simultaneously press and hold the
Note Temperature and Time buttons for at
least 3 seconds.
--If the detergent is not completely
removed from the laundry by using The buzzer setting will be turned off after
the basic programme, use the Extra a beep is heard.
Rinse function. The buzzer setting will be turned on after
two beeps are heard.
--If the load is big, the laundry may
stick to the inside of the drum. This
is normal.
Changing settings while
washing
--Leave the appliance door open
to allow the drum to dry out after After washing has started, the programme,
removing the laundry. temperature, preset time and Extra Rinse
function cannot be changed.
-- Remove the laundry and rearrange To change the programme, temperature,
where necessary. Do not leave it in preset time, or Extra Rinse function
the drum too long after the programme settings, turn the appliance off and then on
ends, because colours may run. again.

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 the laundry in the drum needs to be
balanced, times will be extended.

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 Selecting the Programme

148VB4 147VB4
Programme Description 128VB4 127VB4
Max load Max load
Daily washing for cotton, linen and
cotton blend items (For examples,
Cotton 8 kg 7 kg
T-shirts, underwear, towels,
tablecloths)
Cotton Cotton programme with prewash
+ (Prewash) process for heavily soiled laundry
8 kg 7 kg

Washing takes longer but consumes

Cotton-Eco less energy and water than the Cotton 8 kg 7 kg
programme.
For washing coloured cottons or
Colours 4 kg 3.5 kg
coloured cotton blend items separately
Gentle washing for cotton, linen, and
Easy-care 4 kg 3.5 kg
synthetics
Gentle washing for hand wash only
Wool wool, machine washable wool, and 2 kg 2 kg
wool blends

Rinse Rinses washed laundry. 8 kg 7 kg

Drain Drains water from the drum. ― ―

Spin Spin-dries washed laundry. 8 kg 7 kg

Sportswear For synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3 kg

For large items, for example, blankets,

Bedding 3 kg 3 kg
curtains, and bedspreads

Shirts For shirts and blouses 2 kg 2 kg

Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15

Rapid 15 2 kg 2 kg
minutes.
Washes lightly soiled items in 68
Quick 4 kg 3.5 kg
minutes.
For lightly soiled cottons, and linen
15°C Wash 4 kg 3.5 kg
blends

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 Power and Water Consumption

Power Water
consumption consumption
Load (kWh) (L) Time
Programme Temperature
(kg) (mins)
148VB4 147VB4 148VB4 147VB4
128VB4 127VB4 128VB4 127VB4

Cotton 40°C 8 or 7 0.92 0.92 58 60 120

Cotton
+ 40°C 8 or 7 0.98 0.98 70 69 138
(Prewash)

Cotton-Eco 60°C 8 or 7 0.76 0.80 48 45 200

Colours 40°C 4 or 3.5 0.91 1.00 48 52 100

Easy-care 40°C 4 or 3.5 0.60 0.61 55 47 85

Wool 30°C 2 0.10 0.15 50 50 40

Sportswear 40°C 3 0.63 0.62 42 42 100

Bedding 30°C 3 0.28 0.30 57 50 65

Shirts 40°C 2 0.70 0.60 45 44 80

Rapid 15 30°C 2 0.10 0.10 30 30 15

Quick 40°C 4 or 3.5 0.48 0.48 38 38 68

15°C Wash Cold 4 or 3.5 0.21 0.22 42 42 100

1) Results calculated regarding 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.

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 Details of Programmes

Auto setting M

Spin
Programme Number
Approximate
Temperature of Temperature
time (min)
rinses 148
147

Cotton 40°C 2 120 Cold - 90°C 0-1

Cotton
+ (Prewash) 40°C 2 138 Cold - 90°C 0-1

Cotton-Eco 60°C 2 200 Cold - 60°C 0-1

Colours 40°C 2 100 Cold - 40°C 0-1

Easy-care 40°C 2 85 Cold - 60°C 0-

Wool 30°C 3 40 Cold - 40°C 0-6

Rinse Cold 3 36 Cold 0-1

Drain Cold ― 3 Cold ―

Spin Cold ― 15 Cold 0-1

Sportswear 40°C 2 100 Cold - 40°C 0-1

Bedding 30°C 3 65 Cold - 40°C 0-

Shirts 40°C 2 80 Cold - 60°C 0-6

Rapid 15 30°C 1 15 Cold - 30°C 0-

Quick 40°C 2 68 Cold - 60°C 0-1

15°C Wash Cold 2 100 Cold 0-1

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 Details of Programmes
*1 If you select a spin speed
Manual setting which is higher than the
speed available, then the
Spin-dry revolutions*1 max. speed is applied.
(rpm) Preset Extra *2 If you select a spin speed of
rature
Timer Rinse 800 rpm or higher with the
148VB4 128VB4
147VB4 127VB4 Wool or Shirt programme,
600 rpm is applied.
90°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  
90°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  
60°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  
40°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  
60°C 0 - 800 0 - 800  
40°C 0 - 600*2 0 - 600  
old 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  ―

old ― ―  ―

old 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  ―

40°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  

40°C 0 - 800 0 - 800  
60°C 0 - 600*2 0 - 600  
30°C 0 - 800 0 - 800  ―

60°C 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  

old 0 - 1400 0 - 1200  
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 Washing Delicates
Wool programme Hanging the laundry
The drum spins gently in the Wool -- Hang out white or light-coloured wool
programme. and nylon items away from direct heat or
For details about washing instructions, see sunlight.
pages 14-15. -- After washing, lay out wool and nylon
clothes, and return them to their normal
Wool laundry loads shape before hanging in the shade. This
Wool programme: 2 kg or less saves on ironing too.
-- Hang wool items without folds or
Approximate weights
creases, or spread them out to dry.
Wool sweater: 400 g

Tips for washing delicates -- Use hangers for shirts, blouses and
Putting laundry in the drum trousers.
Pile them one on top of each other. You may wrap a towel around the
hanger to approximate the clothing’s
Detergents shoulder width so that it will retain its
-- For wool items, use a mild liquid shape as it dries.
detergent. Other detergents may
damage the clothes.
-- With Wool programme, you may need to
use the Extra Rinse function to remove
excess detergent from the laundry. (See
If clothing shrinks in the wash
page 22.)
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.

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 Washing Blankets and Bedspreads
Bedding programme Putting bedding into the
For details about washing instructions, see drum
pages 14-15. 1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads
-- Make sure that the label of each item into a quarter of their original size.
to be washed shows either the wash or
handwash symbol ( , ).
-- Wash only one blanket at a time.

Washable
2. Put the blanket or bedspread to the
-- 100% synthetic fibre blankets – up to
drum.
3 kg
Fold it while putting it into the drum.
-- 100% synthetic fibre futons and 100%
cotton blankets – up to 1.5 kg (single
bed size)
-- Sheets
-- Bedspreads
-- 100% synthetic fibre undersheets
Non-washable
Both ends of blanket should be directed
-- 100% wool blankets inward the drum
-- Long-piled blankets Caution
-- Electric blankets (including cover)
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.

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 Optional Functions
Extra Rinse function Preset timer
Note You can use the timer to preset the wash to
start anywhere from 1 to 24 hours later.
Extra Rinse functions cannot be used
with certain programmes. (See pages Note
18-19.) Do NOT use detergent which does not
If you select it when it is unavailable, dissolve thoroughly with the preset
an error alarm will sound. function, because the detergent might
cake up before the wash starts and not
Press the Extra Rinse button to flow out.
select the function.
Setting a preset time
The button will flash.
Set a preset time after you have selected
Function Description the programmed and optional functions
(see page 14).
Extra Rinse your laundry more
Rinse 1. Continuously press the Time button
thoroughly with an extra
until the desired preset time is
rinsing process.
displayed.
2. Press the Temperature button or the
Child lock Extra Rinse button to set the preset
time.
When the child lock is activated, the The countdown has not started.
controls are locked (the door will not -- To cancel the preset time
be locked). This prevents children from Press the Time button.
changing the wash settings or playing with -- To change the preset time
the appliance. Press the Time button, then redo the
Activating/deactivating child lock setting from step 1.
1. Switch on the appliance. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to
2. Press and hold the Extra Rinse activate the countdown.
button for at least 5 seconds. -- To cancel the preset time
The symbol light up to show that the Turn the programme selection dial to
child lock is activated. ‘Off’. (All settings will be cancelled.)
-- To change the preset time
3. To deactivate, hold down the Extra Turn the programme selection dial to
Rinse button again for 5 seconds ‘Off’. After reselecting the programme
(please ignore three beeps heard, and optional functions, redo the setting
keep Extra Rinse button pressed until from step 1.
it deactivates).

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 Maintenance
Cleaning the outside of the 3. Carefully turn the drain filter
appliance anticlockwise to unscrew it.
Water may drain out. This is normal.
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. 4. Then, remove the drain filter.

Cleaning the door seal and

window
After each wash, perform the following:
-- Remove any objects from the door seal.
-- Wipe the window and seal to remove lint
and stains. 5. Remove any lint and debris.
If lint builds up, it can cause leaks. 6. Replace the drain filter and drain filter
cover.
Cleaning the drain filter Reinsert the drain filter. Then turn it
We recommend cleaning the drain filter clockwise until it touches the stopper.
every 1 month. Filter will have lint buildup, Caution
reduces the water from the shower.
BE CAREFUL when draining hot
1. Switch off and unplug the appliance. water.

2. Open and remove the drain filter

cover. Place a container to receive
the drain water in front of the drain
filter.

Stopper

Drain filter

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 Maintenance
Cleaning the drum Cleaning the detergent
If you keep using cold water in the drawer
appliance, bacteria may build up inside Detergent residue soon builds up if the
the drum and give off an odour. You can detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly.
avoid this by running the 90°C Cotton Detergent build up may develop mould.
programme once a month. (If you use a Depending upon which type of softener
scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s cover the appliance is equipped with, follow
instructions.) the corresponding 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. A Type B Type
However, using water temperatures up
to 90°C is unnecessary. Instructions for the A type
Note 1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
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 page 9.)

2. Remove the detergent drawer by

pulling it out while pressing down on
the middle of the softener cover.

Softener cover

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 Maintenance
3. Pull your finger on the tab near the 3. Move the detergent drawer up and
front of the softener cover then pull down while pulling it out to remove it.
it up to remove it from the detergent
drawer.

4. Pull your finger on the tab near the

4. Wash out the old detergent with front of the softener cover then pull
water. it up to remove it from the detergent
Use a cloth to wipe the water from the drawer.
appliance.

5. Replace the softener cover.

6. Reinsert the detergent drawer while

pressing down on the middle of the
softener cover.

Instructions for the B type

5. Wash out the old detergent with
1. Pull the detergent drawer until it will
water.
not move anymore.
Use a cloth to wipe the water from the
appliance.

6. Replace the softener cover.

7. Reverse the procedures to reinsert

the detergent drawer.

2. Then jiggle it until it is fully extended.

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 Maintenance
Cleaning the water-supply 8. Reconnect the water-supply hose.
filter Tighten the plastic joint firmly.

Clean the filter if water is not supplied 9. Turn on the tap, then check for leaks.
properly.
1. Turn the tap off. Preventing a frozen
water-supply hose
2. Switch on the appliance. If the appliance is delivered in freezing
weather conditions, after setting up, leave
3. Select the Cotton programme, and
it at room temperature for 24 hours before
then press the Start button. Drainage
using. This will ensure that the
begins when the appliance is started.
water-supply hose does not get clogged up
4. After 2 minutes, switch off the with ice.
appliance. Water has been drained
If your water-supply hose freezes, perform
out of the water-supply hose.
the following procedures:
5. Disconnect the water-supply hose 1. Wrap warm towels around the joints
from the appliance. of the water-supply hose.
Tap
6. Clean the filter, which is on the rear Joints
of the appliance.
Use a small brush, for example,
a toothbrush. Water-supply hose

2. Add 2 to 3 litres of warm water to the

drum.

about
50°C
7. If the unit is supplied with the hose
fitted with a water-supply valve turn
off the tap supplying the appliance, 3. Run the Drain programme. (See page
disconnect the hose from the tap, 14.)
and then clean the filter on hose in
the same way.

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 Fault Checklist

Problem Cause
Buttons do not work. --The programme, temperature, preset time, or Extra Rinse
function settings cannot be changed while washing is in
progress.
Washing machine

--Child lock may be activated. (See page 22.)

Door does not open. --Door lock may be activated. (See page 13.)
--The water temperature or level may be too high. (See
page 13.)
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.)
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.)
Wash

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.
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.
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 --After washing, excess foam may remain, so the water is
before the spin drained out and refilled to wash it away. This feature is
process finishes. 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.
Rinse/Spin

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.
The laundry is still --An unbalanced load is not corrected automatically.
wet after the spinning --If the laundry is too light, add one or two bath towels.
finishes.
--If the laundry gets tangled up, untangle it.
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 Fault Checklist

Problem Cause
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
Detergent and foam

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.
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
finished, powdered drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer.
detergent residue
remains.

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 Fault Checklist

Problem Cause
The displayed --The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually.
Time

remaining time Thus, the time displayed may change.

changes.
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
32.)
--The appliance may be on a sloping or unstable surface.
If none of the above is the cause, contact your local
Noise

Customer Service Centre.

There is noise when --This is normal; it is noise created by the operation of the
the water drains out. drain pump.
There are noises --This is normal; They are noises from the pump that
during washing or circulates washing or rinsing water.
rinsing.
The electricity supply --The appliance stops operating. When power is restored, it
cuts out while the resumes operation from the point that it had stopped.
appliance is on.
A circuit breaker --The appliance stops operating. When the breaker is reset,
trips, interrupting the it resumes operation from the point that it had stopped.
power supply. However, we recommend finding and resolving the cause
Others

of the trip before resetting the breaker.

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.

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 Error Display

Error What to do
Make sure that the door is shut properly.

Door is open
Check for any of following problems.
-- The tap is closed.
-- The water pipe or hose is frozen.
-- The water supply has been disrupted.
Unable to supply -- The water-supply filter is clogged. (See page 26.)
water If the red mark appears in the hose with water-supply valve, it
have been stop the water supply.
You should replace with a new hose.
Hose with water-supply valve
Check the drain hose for any of following problems.
-- It clogs up.
-- Its tip is immersed in water.
-- It extends with joints.
Unable to drain
-- The water is frozen.
Clean the drain filter if it clogs up. (See page 23.)
Check for any of following problems.
-- The water-supply valve has failed.
-- The water-supply valve triac has failed.
Overflow Switch off and unplug the appliance. Shut off the tap and contact
your local Customer Service Centre.
If the light flashes, check for any of following problems.
-- The tap is closed.
-- The supply water is cut-off.
Supply water is -- The supply water pressure is low.
cut-off or water
-- The water-supply hose is clogged or twisted.
pressure is low.
-- The water-supply filter is clogged. (See page 26.)
If the light flashes, check for any of following problems.
-- The drain filter is clogged. (See page 23.)
-- The water-drain hose is clogged or twisted.
Drain filter is
clogged.

To restart the operation after an error message appears, set the programme selection dial to
Off, and then select a programme and start the operation.

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 Choosing the Right Location
Carrying the appliance Caution
The appliance must be carried by 2 or
--Install the appliance on a flat,
more people.
stable surface to avoid excessive
vibration and noise.
If the floor is not flat and stable,
contact your local Customer Service
Centre.
--Do NOT install the appliance on a
carpet or similar type of grounds.
--Do NOT install the appliance in
Start by tilting the appliance backwards. direct sunlight or in a place where
The appliance should be carried by two temperatures reach freezing.
people, one on each side holding it from
--Do NOT let metallic portions of the
the bottom.
appliance come into contact with
metal sinks or other appliances.
The right place for the
appliance
Make sure that there is enough space for Installing a built-in washing
the appliance and that openings on the machine
base are not obstructed by a carpet.
-- You need a space at least 60 cm wide.
186 At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides,
and 5 mm of clearance above and
behind the appliance are required.
454 -- The counter above the appliance
845

must be firmly fixed to the adjoining

cupboards.

Caution
602 597
547* Do NOT install the appliance as a
built-in washing machine with the
Dimension in millimetres cover panel removed.
*for NA-127VB4 and NA-147VB4
Cover panel

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 Moving and Installing
Removing the anchor bolts 3. Push each cover cap (included with
the accessories) over each bolt hole.
Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the
appliance in place while the appliance
is being moved. Remove them before
installation, using a spanner. Follow the
following instructions.

Note
The anchor bolts must be removed Note
before the appliance is operated.
They may cause excessive vibration. 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.

Moving the appliance

Note
Make sure to install the anchor bolts in
the appliance.

Before you move the appliance

1. Use the spanner to loosen the four -- Shut the tap and run the appliance to
bolts. drain the water. Drain any remaining
Rotate the bolts anti-clockwise. water from the drain filter. (See page
23.)
-- Depressurize the water-supply hose and
remove it.
-- Disconnect the power cable.
-- Install the anchor bolts. (See page 33.)
2. Pull the bolts out horizontally.

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 Moving and Installing
Installing the anchor bolts Levelling the appliance
1. Remove the four cover caps.

Plastic nut

Foot

2. Insert the anchor bolts into each

anchor bolt hole.
1. On each leg, loosen the plastic nut by
turning it clockwise.
2. Adjust each foot by turning it
clockwise or anticlockwise.
3. Use a spirit level to make sure that
the appliance is properly levelled.
4. Tighten each plastic nut by turning it
anticlockwise.
3. Tighten each bolt with the spanner.
Caution
--Make sure that all plastic nuts are
tightened securely and the feet are
still bolted to the appliance.
If they are unbolted, the appliance
will move around.
--Do NOT put cardboard, wood
or similar materials under the
appliance to compensate for
unevenness.
--Be careful not to destabilize the
appliance when cleaning the floor.

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 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 Right side connections

~ 95 cm ~ 140 cm
~ 145 cm ~ 95 cm

0 – max. 100 cm
~ 90 cm ~ 145 cm
~ 100 cm* ~ 155 cm*

* for NA-147VB4, NA-127VB4 models

Water-supply hose 2. Attach the other end of the hose to

the tap and tighten it the same way.
Caution -- Standard hose
--Do NOT connect the water-supply 3/4”
hose to a combination tap.
Make sure the
--Do NOT twist, squash, modify, or
filter is inside min. 10 mm
cut the hose.
the hose.

-- Optimum mains water pressure is 0.1 -

1.0 MPa. If the water pressure exceeds -- Hose with water-supply valve
this value, install a pressure reducing
3/4”
valve.
-- Water-flow from the tap should be more
than 5 L/min. min. 10 mm

Connecting the water-supply hose

1. Attach one end of the hose to
the water inlet on the back of the 3. Open the tap slowly and make sure
appliance and tighten the joint by that there are no leaks around the
hand. joints.
The joints are subject to water pressure.

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 Connecting Hoses and Power Supply
Leak-proof System Caution
The appliance is installed with the
--The water-drain hose must be
system that is designed to prevent water
removed from the hook on the
leaks. The system includes the following
rear side of the appliance before
components.
the appliance is operated.
1) Aquastop system If the water-drain hose is close to
If a water leak is detected in the water the appliance, the hose may come
inlet hose, the system stops supplying in contact with the appliance and
water automatically. This system is only generate noise during the spin cycle
functions with hoses with water supply because of vibrations.
valves. --Secure the water-drain hose so
that it will not come out of the
2) Overflow detection basin.
If water in the appliance increases to
a certain level, this function stops the --Do NOT block the basin, where
water supply and activates the drain the drain outlet is. Make sure
pump. that drainage into the drain is
sufficient.
Water-drain hose --Do NOT let the tip of the
water- drain hose dip into the
Caution drained water.
This can cause water to flow back
--Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the into the appliance.
drain hose.
--Do NOT use joints to extend the Draining to a drain hose
water-drain hose.

Draining to a sink or wash-basin

Elbow

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 Connecting Hoses and Power Supply
Connecting to the power
supply

Name
plate

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. The information on the
power supply specifications are
also mentioned on page 38 of
these instructions.
--If the product is not correctly
grounded, the user will be liable
for any damage incurred.

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 Checking After Installation
Installation checklist

3
7 1

2
5 6 5 6 5 6

1) Anchor bolts 5) Adjustable feet

Have you removed them and attached Are they bolted securely to the
the cover caps properly? appliance?

2) Location 6) Stand cushions

Is the appliance on a flat, stable Are they standing flat?
surface? If the appliance is not level, there may
Does it run without vibrating? be abnormal sounds when water is
drained out.
3) Water-supply hose
Is it free from leaks? 7) Power supply
Is the water supply normal? Is the household dedicated mains
socket, fully rated at AC 220 V to 240 V?
4) Water-drain hose
Is it free from leaks?
Does it drain normally?

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 Specifications

NA - 148VB4 NA - 147VB4
NA - 128VB4 NA - 127VB4
Rated voltage 220 - 240 V

Rated frequency 50 Hz

Maximum energy rated power input 2200 W

Heating energy rated power input 2000 W

Product weight 77 kg 73 kg

Maximum mass of dry cloth 8 kg 7 kg

Height 845 mm
Product
Width 597 mm
dimensions
Depth 602 mm 547 mm

Water consumption Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”.

Pressure of tap water 0.1 - 1 MPa

38 - Installation Instructions

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Panasonic Testing Centre
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March 2012
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