Panasonic NA16VX1 Operating Guide
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Maintenance
Cleaning your washing
machine
machine
● Clean the outside of your washing
machine with a soft cloth and mild
detergent such as kitchen detergent
and soap water.
detergent such as kitchen detergent
and soap water.
* Don’t splash water over the washing
machine.
* Do not use cream cleansers, thinners
or products containing alcohol or
kerosene.
kerosene.
Cleaning your
detergent drawer
detergent drawer
First, remove the detergent drawer by
lifting and pulling at the same time.
lifting and pulling at the same time.
Softener cover
● Wash out old detergent from the drawer
with water. (Use a cloth to clean the
washing machine.)
washing machine.)
* Residue detergent soon builds up if you
don’t clean the drawer regularly, and
can develop mould.
can develop mould.
Cleaning your washing
machine door seal and
window
machine door seal and
window
(see also page 6)
● Wipe the window and seal after each
wash to remove lint and stains. If lint
builds up, it can cause leaks.
builds up, it can cause leaks.
● The door opens at different angles if the
drum seal is wet.
● Remove any coins, buttons and other
objects from the door seal after each
wash.
wash.
Cleaning the filter net of
the water supply valve
the water supply valve
(applicable products only)
If water isn’t draining properly
(Depressurize the water-supply hose.)
1
Turn the water supply off at the tap.
2
Switch the power on.
3
Close the washing machine door.
4
Select Tub Clean programme and press
the START button.
the START button.
5
After one minute, switch the power off.
6
Loosen the water supply valve and
remove it from the tap.
remove it from the tap.
7
Use a small brush, e.g. a toothbrush to
clean the filter.
clean the filter.
8
Re-connect the water supply valve
to the tap and turn the tap back on,
checking for leaks.
checking for leaks.