Panasonic NA168VX3 Operating Guide

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Consider the Environment
Disposing of packaging
The packaging used to protect the 
washing machine from damage during 
transportation is all recyclable. For 
information on recycling, contact your local 
authority.
Disposing of Waste 
Electrical & Electronic 
Equipment
Information on disposal for users of 
waste electrical & electronic equipment 
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or 
accompanying documents means that 
used electrical and electronic products 
should not be mixed with general 
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and 
recycling, please take these products to 
designated collection points, where they 
will be accepted on a free of charge basis. 
Alternatively, in some countries you may be 
able to return your products to your local 
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent 
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will 
help to save valuable resources and 
prevent any potential negative effects on 
human health and the environment which 
could otherwise arise from inappropriate 
waste handling. Please contact your local 
authority for further details of your nearest 
designated disposable point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect 
disposal of this waste, in accordance with 
national legislation.
Information on disposal in other 
countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Eco-friendly Laundry
Keep to the load limit of each 
 -
programme.
The washing machine automatically 
 -
adjusts the operating time of each 
programme depending on the load.
You only need to use a preliminary wash 
 -
if your laundry is heavily soiled.
Using the 60°C Cotton programme 
 -
instead of the 90°C Cotton one will save 
energy, and will remove ordinary stains.
For lightly soiled laundry, using the 15°C 
 -
Wash programme instead of the 40°C 
Quick 50 programme will save more 
energy.
Detergent amount
Use the correct amount of detergent 
 -
based on the detergent pack instructions 
and local water hardness.
Adjust the amount of detergent 
 -
depending on how soiled your laundry is.
When using a tumble dryer
To save energy, please select the correct 
spin speed according to the instruction of 
your tumble dryer.
This product complies with the directives 
2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
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