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Checking Your Washing MachineYour washing machineDetergent drawer(see page 10)Drum(Washing/spin-drying tub)Door sealDoorMains lead/Mains plugWater-drain hoseAdjustable stands(see page 33)Drain filter cover(see page 23)CautionDo NOT bend the mains lead when the appliance is running.AccessoriesCover cap (x4) (see pages 32-33)Make sure that all the accessories aresupplied with the appliance.Elbow (see page 35)For fixing the water-drain hoseWater-supply hose (see page 34)Either one of these hoses is supplied withthe appliance.StandardHoseSpanner (see pages 32-33)End A is for adjusting the stand. End B isfor the anchor bolts.ABHose withwater-supply valve6 - Read Before UsingNA-140VG3 Australia.indb62011-5-2011:39:43

Before You Start WashingChecking before useFor the appliance’s initial operation orafter a prolonged period of non-operation,perform the following procedures:-- You should put bras with metal wires,tights, lace clothing and small items ofclothing into a laundry net to preventthem or the appliance from gettingdamaged.1. Secure the water-supply hose.2. Open the tap.3. Connect the power.4. Make sure that the water-drain hoseis positioned towards a drain.For more details, see page 35.Before initial useThe default setting is the 40ºC Cottonprogramme. For the appliance’s initialoperation, operate it WITHOUT anydetergent or clothing to rinse out residue ormoisture.Treating stainsApply stain remover to stained portions.For dirt and solid stains, wash lightly byhand first.Checking clothing-- Check that pockets on clothing do notcontain any objects that may damagethe clothes or the appliance.NoteThere may be drops of water orcondensation in the appliance dueto the factory inspection prior toshipment. This is not a malfunction.Preparing the laundrySorting clothing-- Read clothing washing labels to helpyou sort them into different loads.-- Sort the laundry by colour, by type offabric, and by how soiled it is. Doingso will help you choose the correctprogramme and temperature for eachwash.-- Tie up any loose strings on the clothingand close zippers. Turn clothing withraised fabrics and zippers inside out.Otherwise, the clothes may bedamaged.-- Remove any hair, animal fur, sand,and other materials with a brush beforewashing.-- Clothes that are not colour fast shouldbe washed separately. Wash denimseparately.Read Before Using - 7NA-140VG3 Australia.indb72011-5-2011:39:44

Using the ButtonsModel NA-148VG3Cold WashCotton Rinse PlusQuick 50ColoursRapid n-care876541. Power buttons- If you do not press the Start buttonwithin 10 minutes after the appliancehas been switched on, the applianceautomatically switches itself off.- The display below appears for 3seconds after the appliance hasbeen switched off. You cannot turnthe appliance on until this displaydisappears.2. Start/Pause buttonPress this button to start or pause thewash programme.3. Programme selection dialUse this dial to choose the bestprogramme for the laundry. (See pages14-15.)4. Additional function buttonsPress these buttons to add functions tothe programme to suit the laundry. (Seepages 20-21.)Start/PauseDenimBedding32 15. Mode/Child Lock button- Press this button to select the function ofprocesses, for example, the Rinse andSpin function or the Drain only function.(See page 20.)- Press and hold this button to set thechild safety lock. The door and thecontrols will be locked. (See page 21.)6. Time buttonPress this button to preset the time forwhen the washing finishes. (See page21.)7. Spin speed buttonPress this button to see the spin speed(r/min) or to choose the spin speed forthe programme you have selected. (Themaximum spin speeds of model NA140VG3 and NA-148VG3 are 1400r/min.)8. Temperature buttonPress this button to choose watertemperatures ranging from cold to 90ºC.You can choose hotter temperatures forwhites, cottons, or soiled laundry.8 - Read Before UsingNA-140VG3 Australia.indb82011-5-2011:39:45

Using the ButtonsDisplay on NA-148VG3Unlocking the doorThe door automatically locks while in use,and the symbol is shown while the dooris locked. A click will be heard when thedoor locks or unlocks.Note10 99. Process indicator- This indicator shows the current processof the programme. The process consists, spin , and drainof wash , rinse.- The light goes off when the wash isfinished.10. Remaining time indicator- This indicator shows the approximatetime until the washing finishes. Forexample, ‘1:18’ means 1 hour and 18minutes.- The time is acquired from the weight ofthe laundry measured when washingstarts.- While the door is locked, if theappliance is switched off, or if thereis a power interruption, the doorstays locked until the switch is turnedon again.- This is different from the child safetylock. (See page 21.)Press the Start button to unlock thedoor during operation.After about 1 minute, the drum stopsspinning, and the door will automaticallyunlock.If the door doesn’t open, see page 25.CautionIf you have to unlock the doormid-programme, make sure thatwater from the drum does notoverflow onto the floor.Water and soap suds might come outof the door and the door opening. Youmay need a towel to soak them up.Read Before Using - 9NA-140VG3 Australia.indb92011-5-2011:39:47

Adding Detergent and Other ChemicalsPull out the detergent drawer and add detergent or softener to the correctcompartment. Check the packages for the appropriate recommended amounts.CautionDo NOT use the appliance when the detergent drawer is removed.This may result in a water leak.Prewashing compartmentSoftener compartmentDetergent compartmentDetergent compartmentThe following detergents and additives maybe added to this compartment:-- Detergent-- Water softening agent-- Stain remover-- Tub cleaning detergent or bleachIf you use multiple chemicals in thiscompartment for washing, add them in thefollowing order:1. Detergent2. Water softening agent3. Stain removerDetergentUse only detergents that are recommendedfor fully-automated washing machines.Please use low suds detergents.CautionIf the instructions on the packageindicate that detergent should beplaced in the drum, do NOT put itinto the detergent drawer.These detergents may not flow welland remain in the detergent drawer.1. Liquid detergentNoteDo NOT use liquid detergent with thePrewash function. It may flow awayduring the prewash.For the Wool programme, use mild liquiddetergent.2. Powdered detergentDetergent reaches the drum only whenwater flushes through the detergentdrawer. Thus, if you forget to adddetergent, run the Drain only function usingthe Mode button.10 - Read Before UsingNA-140VG3 Australia.indb102011-5-2011:39:47

Adding Detergent and Other ChemicalsThen, add detergent and start washingagain.To prevent powdered detergent fromremaining in the drawer, perform thefollowing:-- Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth.-- Make sure that the detergent is notlumpy when you add it as this maycause a blockage over time.Amount of DetergentThe amount of detergent you should usedepends on the following factors:-- How soiled the laundry is-- The amount of the laundry-- Water hardnessThe amount of foam varies according tothe amount and type of detergent, howsoiled the laundry is, and the hardness andtemperature of the water.Water softening agentIf you live in a hard water area (totalhardness of 1.3 mmol/L or higher), werecommend the usage of a water softeningagent. For more details on water hardness,contact your local water authority.Use of a water softening agent can helpreduce the amount of detergent that isrequired for each wash and help preventthe formation of limescale deposits, whichmay damage the appliance.Softener compartmentThe following additives may be added tothis compartment:-- Fabric softener-- Laundry starchFabric SoftenerTo prevent static, add softener before youstart washing. It will be automatically addedin the final rinse cycle.Dilute concentrated softeners before youadd them. Add up to only 130 ml to thecompartment to avoid overflowing.UndilutedsoftenerWaterRinse out the remaining softener witha splash of water or a damp cloth afterwashing. If it sticks to the compartment,pull out the drawer and clean it out. (Seepage 22.)Laundry starchSimply add laundry starch to the softenercompartment. It will be automatically addedto the clothing as part of the final rinsingprocess. Make sure that you do not fill thecompartment over the MAX level.If it is hard to pour, you can dilute thestarch slightly with water before adding it.NoteAfter using starch, clean the detergentdrawer, especially the softener cover(see page 22). Then, run the Rapid 15programme WITHOUT detergent toremove any excess starch in the drum.Prewashing compartmentDetergent for prewashingWhenever you use any programmes withthe Prewash function, always put detergentfor the prewash in this compartment.Read Before Using - 11NA-140VG3 Australia.indb112011-5-2011:39:48

WashingSetting washingModel NA-148VG3Cold WashCotton Rinse PlusQuick 50ColoursRapid n-care41. Open the door and put the laundryinto the drum.For details about preparing and sortingthe laundry, see pages 7, 14, and 15.Caution- Make sure that no laundry getscaught in the door.- Do NOT overload the drum.This may cause excessive vibrationor damage to the appliance.2. Close the door and press the Onbutton.3. Turn the programme selection dialeither way to select the programme.A wash time will be displayed.Memory programmeYou can design your own programmebased on the default settings of the Cottonprogramme. Select Memory programmeand set other settings, then run theprogramme. Later, this preset programmecan be run by simply accessing Memoryprogramme.Cold Wash programmeThis programme detects the amount ofclothes and water temperature, and thenselects the best suited wash time andwater amount to save energy and conservewater.The less the amount of clothes and thehigher the water temperature, the shorter12 - Washing InstructionsNA-140VG3 Australia.indb12Start/PauseDenimBedding36 2the wash time and smaller amount of waterwill be used. The ECONAVI mark flasheswhile clothes are checked and lights whenthe ECONAVI function starts working.Cotton Rinse Pluse programmeThis programme has rinse performancebetter than the cotton programme.4. Select optional functions.- Process selection (See page 20.)- Additional functions (See page 20-21.)- Temperature (See page 8.)- Spin speed (See page 8.)For more details about availablefunctions and settings for eachprogramme, see pages 16-17.5. Add detergent to the detergentdrawer.(See pages 10-11.)6. Press the Start button.The appliance starts supplying water.After the appliance has started, thelaundry is weighed. After about 5seconds, a new wash time will bedisplayed. If you select the Wool/Silk,Bedding, Sportswear, Rapid 15, orShirt programmes, the laundry is notweighed.The buzzer will sound when theprogramme has finnished, and the doorwill unlock immediately.2011-5-2011:39:48

WashingSetting the buzzerCautionAfter a high temperature wash, becareful to not burn yourself whenhandling the laundry or touchingthe inside of the drum.The buzzer that sounds when aprogramme finishes can be turned off.Note2. Release the On button and keeppressing the Start button for 3seconds. The buzzer setting will beturned off after a beep is heard.If you wish to reset the setting, performthe same steps 1 and 2. The buzzersetting will be turned on after two beepsare heard.--If the detergent is not completelyremoved from the laundry by usingthe basic programme, use the ExtraRinse function.--With the Eco and the Speedfunctions, if the load is big, thelaundry may stick to the inside of thedrum. This is normal.-- Remove the laundry and rearrangewhere necessary. Do not leave it inthe drum too long after the programmeends, because colours may run.Required timeTimes depend on the programmes andtemperature settings that have beenselected.-- Actual times may differ slightly fromthose shown.-- The displayed times include the timeneeded for the water to fill up and todrain out, thus they vary depending onwater pressure, drainage and amount oflaundry.1. Press the Start and On buttons at thesame time.Changing settings whilewashingAfter washing has started, the programme,temperature, and preset time cannot bechanged.--To change the programme or temperaturesettings, turn the appliance off and thenon again.--To change the rinse or spin settings whilewashing, press the Pause button oncethe appliance is full of water.--You can change the Spin-dry revolution,Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing functionduring the washing process.--No settings can be changed after thewashing process has finished.-- If you change the functions whilewashing, the displayed times maychange.-- If the laundry in the drum needs to bebalanced, times will be extended.Washing Instructions - 13NA-140VG3 Australia.indb132011-5-2011:39:49

Selecting the ProgrammeDescription140VG3Max load148VG3Max loadCottonDaily washing for cotton, linen andcotton blend items (For examples,T-shirts, underwear, towels, tablecloths)10 kg8 kgCotton RinsePlusWashing takes longer overall but rinsingis more thorough than the Cottonprogramme.10 kg8 kgEasy-careGentle washing for cotton, linen, andsynthetics.5 kg4 kgDelicatesGentle washing for synthetic fibres,textiles, satin, lace, etc.5 kg4 kgWoolGentle washing for hand wash onlywool, machine washable wool, andwool blends2 kg2 kgSilk/LingerieFor lingerie and washable silk items.Washes gentler than the Woolprogramme.2 kg―Quick 50Washes lightly soiled items in 50minutes.5 kg4 kgRapid 15Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15minutes.2 kg2 kgColoursFor washing coloured cottons orcoloured cotton blend items separately5 kg4 kgProgramme14 - Washing InstructionsNA-140VG3 Australia.indb142011-5-2011:39:49

Selecting the ProgrammeProgrammeDescription140VG3Max load148VG3Max loadMixedFor items with mixed fabrics, forexample, cotton, linen and syntheticfibres10 kg―Cold WashFor lightly soiled cottons, and linenblends.10 kg8 kgMemoryProgramme based on the Cottonprogramme featuring selected optionalfunctions and settings.10 kg8 kgBaby-careFor babywear5 kg―Skin-careFor items that need to be gentle to theskin, for example, underwear, sheets,towels, and baby clothes. Items arespray washed and thoroughly rinsed.―4 kgShirtsFor shirts and blouses2 kg2 kgSportswearFor synthetic sportswear3 kg3 kgBeddingFor large items, for example, blankets,curtains, and bedspreads3 kg3 kgOutdoorFor synthetic fabric outdoor wear andwater-repellent clothing―3 kgDenimThe spray washing is used to preventjeans from fading.―2 kgWashing Instructions - 15NA-140VG3 Australia.indb152011-5-2011:39:51

Details of ProgrammesAvailableprogrammeAuto settingProgramme140VG3 148VG3 imate140VG3tim148 40 C212001:09 - 2:041:0940 C212001:22 - 2:121:2240 C28001:01 - 1:311:0140 C28000:55 - 1:000:5530 C35000:40―30 C35000:40 40 C212000:46 - 0:4930 C18000:1540 C212000:58 - 1:23―40 C212001:09 - 1:44212000:54 - 2:19―――――Baby-care ―40 C312001:29 - 2:04―Skin-care―40 C31200―Shirts40 C25001:081:40 C28001:301:Bedding 30 C28001:021:Outdoor―30 C3800―1:Denim― 30 C2800―0:CottonCottonRinse PlusEasy-careDelicatesWoolSilk/LingerieQuick 50Rapid 15ColoursMixedCold WashMemorySportswear 0:―0:460:0:58―0:541:2916 - Washing InstructionsNA-140VG3 Australia.indb162011-5-2011:39:52

mateG3Details of ProgrammesManual settingtime148VG3TemperatureSpin-dry revolutions140VG3148VG3Additional functionsEcoSpeedExtraRinsePrewashEasyIroning ―――― :041:09 - 1:49Cold - 90 C500 - 1400:121:22 - 1:57Cold - 90 C500 - 1400:311:01 - 1:21Cold - 60 C500 - 1200:000:55 - 1:00Cold - 40 C500 - 800―0:40Cold - 40 C500――Cold - 40 C500―0:46 - 0:49Cold - 60 C500 - 1400―0:15Cold - 30 C500 - 800――――:230:58 - 1:13Cold - 40 C500 - 1400:44―Cold - 40 C500 - 1400 :190:54 - 2:04Cold500 - 1400――Cold - 90 C500 - 1400―Cold - 90 C500 - 12001:29 - 1:49Cold - 90 C500 - 12001:08Cold - 60 C500 - 8001:30Cold - 40 C500 - 1200 1:02Cold - 40 C500 - 800― 1:48Cold - 40 C8000:55Cold - 40 C500 - 1200 :49:04― ― Washing Instructions - 17NA-140VG3 Australia.indb172011-5-2011:39:53

Washing DelicatesWool, Silk/Lingerie, andDelicates programmesThe drum spins gently in theseprogrammes.For details about washing instructions, seepages 12-13.Delicate laundry loads-- Wool programme: 2 kg or less-- Delicates programme: 5 kg or less(140VG3), 4 kg or less (148VG3)-- Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 kg or lessHanging the laundry-- Hang out white or light-coloured wooland nylon items away from direct heat orsunlight.-- After washing, lay out wool and nylonclothes, and return them to their normalshape before hanging in the shade. Thissaves on ironing too.-- Hang wool items without folds orcreases, or spread them out to dry.Approximate weights-- Wool sweater: 400 g-- Silk blouse: 200 g-- Use hangers for shirts, blouses andtrousers.You may wrap a towel around thehanger to approximate the clothing’sshoulder width so that it will retain itsshape as it dries.-- Trousers: 400 gIf clothing shrinks in the washTips for washing delicatesPutting laundry in the drumSpread the item out to its original size onan ironing board. Use dress pins to holdthe size and shape. Then, use an iron tosteam it and leave it to dry.Pile them one on top of each other.Detergents-- For wool items, use a mild liquiddetergent. Other detergents maydamage the clothes.-- With Wool, Delicates, and Silk/Lingerieprogrammes, you may need to use theExtra Rinse function to remove excessdetergent from the laundry. (See page20.)18 - Washing InstructionsNA-140VG3 Australia.indb182011-5-2011:39:54

Washing Bedding and Outdoor WearBedding programme-- Make sure that the label of each itemto be washed shows either the wash orhandwash symbol (,).-- Wash only one blanket at a time.Washable-- 100% synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg-- 100% synthetic fibre futons and 100%cotton blankets – up to 1.5 kg (singlebed size)-- Sheets-- Bedspreads-- 100% synthetic fibre undersheetsNon-washable-- 100% wool blankets-- Long-piled blankets-- Electric blankets (including cover)Putting bedding into thedrum1

NA - 140VG3 NA - 148VG3 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. NA-140VG3_Australia.indb 1 2011-5-20 11:39:40