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Operating Instructions
& Installation Instructions
Washing Machine
(Domestic use)

Model No.
NA - 140VG3
NA - 168VG3
NA - 148VG3

Read Before Using 02

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 04
Washing Instructions 12
Optional Functions 20
Maintenance 22
Troubleshooting 25
Installation Instructions 30
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 50 programme will save more
household waste.
energy.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products to Detergent amount
designated collection points, where they
-- Use the correct amount of detergent
will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
based on the detergent pack instructions
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
and local water hardness.
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent -- Adjust the amount of detergent
new product. depending on how soiled your laundry is.

Disposing of this product correctly will

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

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 Contents

Read Before Using Maintenance

Consider the Environment . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . 4 Cleaning the outside of the
Checking Your Washing Machine . . . 6 appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cleaning the drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . 22
Before You Start Washing . . . . . . . . 7 Cleaning the door seal and window . . 23
Checking before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cleaning the drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Before initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cleaning the water-supply filter . . . . . 24
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preventing a frozen water-supply
hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unlocking the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adding Detergent and Other Troubleshooting
Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fault Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Softener compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Error Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Prewashing compartment . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation Instructions
Washing Instructions Choosing the Right Location . . . . . 30
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Carrying the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The right place for the appliance . . . . 30
Required time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing a built-in washing machine . 31
Setting the buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Moving and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing settings while washing . . . . 13 Removing the anchor bolts . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . . 14 Moving the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Details of Programmes . . . . . . . . . . 16
Washing Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting Hoses and Power
Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and Delicates Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hoses and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 34
Delicate laundry loads . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Water-supply hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tips for washing delicates . . . . . . . . . 18 Water-drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting to the power supply . . . . . 35
Washing Bedding and Outdoor
Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Checking After Installation . . . . . . . 36
Installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bedding programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Test run after installation . . . . . . . . . . 37
Putting bedding into the drum . . . . . . 19
Outdoor programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power and Water Consumption . . . 38
Optional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Individual washing functions . . . . . . . 20
Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preset timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and follow these safety -- Keep sources of ignition, such as
precautions. candles or cigarettes, away from the
appliance.
They may cause a fire or damage to the
WARNING appliance.
This describes issues which could -- Keep flammable materials away from
cause death or serious injury. the appliance, for example, gasoline,
thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with
General Use these materials.
-- This appliance is not intended for use They may cause an explosion or a fire.
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental Power source and cable
capabilities, or lack of experience and -- Unplug the mains lead when cleaning
knowledge, unless they have been given the appliance.
supervision or instruction concerning use
-- Check the mains lead and mains plug for
of the appliance by a person responsible
any damage.
for their safety.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
-- Children should be supervised to ensure replaced by the manufacturer, its service
that they do not play with the appliance. agent or similarly qualified person to
aviod a hazard.
-- Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to
the appliance. -- Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or
Children may be able to reach the extension cable. There is a possibility of
control panel or climb onto or into the overheating which may cause a fire. Use
appliance. an unused household mains socket, fully
rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are
-- Turn off the water supply to the
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
appliance if it is not going to be used
for a prolonged period, such as during -- ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted
a holiday. This is especially important into the household mains socket. If the
if there is no drainage around the mains plug is not fully pushed in, a loose
appliance. connection may overheat and cause an
If the water supply is left on, the water electric shock or fire.
pressure may unnecessarily increase
-- Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains
and result in a leak.
plug with wet hands.
-- Do NOT install the appliance in a damp Possibility of an electric shock.
location or in a location exposed to the
-- Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the
weather.
mains plug to unplug the appliance.
This may result in malfunction,
Otherwise, there is possibility of damage
deterioration, electric shock, or fire.
to the mains lead, which may lead to an
-- Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto electric shock or fire.
any part of the appliance.
This may result in malfunction, electric
shock, or fire.

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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To Prevent Injury -- Do NOT put any electrical equipment,
for example, TVs, radios or battery
-- The installation of the appliance should
chargers, on or near the appliance.
be done by the manufacturer’s dealer or
service agent. -- Do NOT put too much laundry or
If the installation, test run and inspection detergent into the appliance.
of the appliance are not carried out This may cause damage to the
following the installation method outlined appliance.
in these instructions, the manufacturer
will not be liable for any accident or -- REMOVE the anchor bolts before
damage caused. installing the appliance using a spanner
supplied or similar tool. The anchor bolts
-- Do NOT dismantle, repair or modify the are used to transport the appliance.
appliance. If the anchor bolts are not removed, the
There is a possibility the appliance may appliance will strongly vibrate during
malfunction which may result in a fire or use.
an injury. If repairs are needed, contact
your local Customer Service Centre. To Prevent Injury
-- Do NOT touch the laundry inside the -- Do NOT climb onto the appliance.
drum until it has completely stopped, This may cause injury or damage to the
as there is a possibility of injury. Keep appliance.
children away from the rotating laundry. -- Keep fingers away from the door hinge
when opening and closing the door.
CAUTION -- Do NOT slide your hand (or unprotected
foot) underneath the appliance when in
This describes issues which could use.
cause injury or damage your
belongings. -- Check all washing and remove all
objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips,
General Use metal wires, etc.
They may cause damage to other
-- Prior to use, turn on the tap and check
laundry or the appliance.
the hose and connections for any leaks.
Improper connection could cause leaks. -- Do NOT use the appliance to wash
waterproof sheets or clothing. There is
-- The new hose-sets supplied with the
a possibility of excessive vibration or
appliance are to be used and that old
failure during the spin-drying cycle that
hose-sets should not be reused.
may result in an injury, damage to the
-- This appliance is only suitable for textiles appliance or a water leak.
labelled washing machine washable.
-- BE CAREFUL when draining hot water
-- Do NOT connect to the hot water supply. or any detergent out of the drum.
This appliance works ONLY with cold
-- BE CAREFUL not to get laundry caught
water.
in the door seal when it is closed. This
-- Do NOT apply pesticide, hair spray or may result in a water leak or damage to
deodorant to the appliance. the laundry during the wash cycle.

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 Checking Your Washing Machine
Your washing machine

Detergent drawer
(see page 10)
Drum
(Washing/
spin-drying tub)

Door seal

Door
Mains lead/
Mains plug

Water-drain hose

Drain filter cover

Adjustable stands (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)
For fixing the water-drain hose Water-supply hose (see page 34)
Either one of these hoses is supplied with
the appliance.
Standard
Hose
Spanner (see pages 32-33)
End A is for adjusting the stand. End B is
for the anchor bolts.

A B

Hose with
water-supply valve
(Not available for UK models)

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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.
Treating stains
For more details, see page 35.
Apply stain remover to stained portions.
Before initial use For dirt and solid stains, wash lightly by
hand first.
The default setting is the 40ºC Cotton
programme. For the appliance’s initial Checking clothing
operation, operate it WITHOUT any
-- Check that pockets on clothing do not
detergent or clothing to rinse out residue or
contain any objects that may damage
moisture.
the clothes or the appliance.
Note
There may be drops of water or
condensation in the appliance due
to the factory inspection prior to
shipment. This is not a malfunction.
-- Tie up any loose strings on the clothing
and close zippers. Turn clothing with
Preparing the laundry raised fabrics and zippers inside out.
Otherwise, the clothes may be
Sorting clothing
damaged.
-- 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
so will help you choose the correct -- Remove any hair, animal fur, sand,
programme and temperature for each and other materials with a brush before
wash. washing.
-- Clothes that are not colour fast should
be washed separately. Wash denim
separately.

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 Using the Buttons
Model NA-168VG3

15ºC Wash Cotton Rinse Plus

Quick 50 Colours
Rapid 15 Easy-care
Sportswear Delicates
Shirts Wool Start/Pause
Bedding Denim
Skin-care Outdoor

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1. Power buttons 5. Mode/Child Lock button
- If you do not press the Start button - Press this button to select the function of
within 10 minutes after the appliance processes, for example, the Rinse and
has been switched on, the appliance Spin function or the Drain only function.
automatically switches itself off. (See page 20.)
- The display below appears for 3 - Press and hold this button to set the
seconds after the appliance has child safety lock. The door and the
been switched off. You cannot turn controls will be locked. (See page 21.)
the appliance on until this display
disappears. 6. Time button
Press this button to preset the time for
when the washing finishes. (See page
21.)

7. Spin speed button

2. Start/Pause button Press this button to see the spin speed
Press this button to start or pause the (r/min) or to choose the spin speed for
wash programme. the programme you have selected. (The
maximum spin speeds of model NA-
3. Programme selection dial
140VG3 and NA-148VG3 are 1400
Use this dial to choose the best
r/min. NA-168VG3 is 1600r/min.)
programme for the laundry. (See pages
14-15.) 8. Temperature button
Press this button to choose water
4. Additional function buttons
temperatures ranging from cold to 90ºC.
Press these buttons to add functions to
You can choose hotter temperatures for
the programme to suit the laundry. (See
whites, cottons, or soiled laundry.
pages 20-21.)

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 Using the Buttons
Display on NA-168VG3 Unlocking the door
The door automatically locks while in use,
and the symbol is shown while the door
is locked. A click will be heard when the
door locks or unlocks.
Note
- While the door is locked, if the
10 9 appliance is switched off, or if there
is a power interruption, the door
9. Process indicator stays locked until the switch is turned
- This indicator shows the current process on again.
of the programme. The process consists - This is different from the child safety
of wash , rinse , spin , and drain lock. (See page 21.)
.
- The light goes off when the wash is Press the Start button to unlock the
finished. door during operation.
After about 1 minute, the drum stops
10. Remaining time indicator spinning, and the door will automatically
- This indicator shows the approximate unlock.
time until the washing finishes. For If the door doesn’t open, see page 25.
example, ‘1:18’ means 1 hour and 18 Caution
minutes.
If you have to unlock the door
- The time is acquired from the weight of mid-programme, make sure that
the laundry measured when washing water from the drum does not
starts. flashes while the weight is overflow onto the floor.
being measured.
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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 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
For the Wool programme, use mild liquid
Use only detergents that are recommended detergent.
for fully-automated washing machines. 2. Powdered detergent
Please use low suds detergents.
Detergent reaches the drum only when
water flushes through the detergent
drawer. Thus, if you forget to add
detergent, run the Drain only function using
the Mode button.

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 Adding Detergent and Other Chemicals
Then, add detergent and start washing Fabric Softener
again.
To prevent static, add softener before you
To prevent powdered detergent from start washing. It will be automatically added
remaining in the drawer, perform the in the final rinse cycle.
following: Dilute concentrated softeners before you
-- Dry the inside of the drawer with a cloth. add them. Add up to only 130 ml to the
compartment to avoid overflowing.
-- Make sure that the detergent is not
lumpy when you add it as this may
cause a blockage over time. Undiluted
Water
softener
Amount of Detergent
The amount of detergent you should use
depends on the following factors:
-- How soiled the laundry is Rinse out the remaining softener with
-- The amount of the laundry a splash of water or a damp cloth after
-- Water hardness washing. If it sticks to the compartment,
pull out the drawer and clean it out. (See
The amount of foam varies according to page 22.)
the amount and type of detergent, how
Laundry starch
soiled the laundry is, and the hardness and
temperature of the water. Simply add laundry starch to the softener
compartment. It will be automatically added
Water softening agent to the clothing as part of the final rinsing
If you live in a hard water area (total process. Make sure that you do not fill the
hardness of 1.3 mmol/L or higher), we compartment over the MAX level.
recommend the usage of a water softening If it is hard to pour, you can dilute the
agent. For more details on water hardness, starch slightly with water before adding it.
contact your local water authority.
Note
Use of a water softening agent can help
reduce the amount of detergent that is After using starch, clean the detergent
required for each wash and help prevent drawer, especially the softener cover
the formation of limescale deposits, which (see page 22). Then, run the Rapid 15
may damage the appliance. programme WITHOUT detergent to
remove any excess starch in the drum.
Softener compartment
The following additives may be added to Prewashing compartment
this compartment:
Detergent for prewashing
-- Fabric softener
Whenever you use any programmes with
-- Laundry starch
the Prewash function, always put detergent
for the prewash in this compartment.

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 Washing
Setting washing
Model NA-168VG3
15ºC Wash Cotton Rinse Plus
Quick 50 Colours
Rapid 15 Easy-care
Sportswear Delicates
Shirts Wool Start/Pause
Bedding Denim
Skin-care Outdoor

4 3 6 2
1. Open the door and put the laundry Cotton Rinse Pluse programme
into the drum. This programme has rinse performance
For details about preparing and sorting better than the cotton programme.
the laundry, see pages 7, 14, and 15.
4. Select optional functions.
Caution
- Process selection (See page 20.)
- Make sure that no laundry gets
- Additional functions (See page 20-21.)
caught in the door.
- Temperature (See page 8.)
- Do NOT overload the drum.
This may cause excessive vibration - Spin speed (See page 8.)
or damage to the appliance. For more details about available
functions and settings for each
programme, see pages 16-17.
2. Close the door and press the On
button. 5. Add detergent to the detergent
drawer.
3. Turn the programme selection dial
(See pages 10-11.)
either way to select the programme.
A wash time will be displayed. 6. Press the Start button.
Memory programme The appliance starts supplying water.
After the appliance has started, the
You can design your own programme laundry is weighed. After about 5
based on the default settings of the Cotton seconds, a new wash time will be
programme. Select Memory programme displayed. If you select the Wool/Silk,
and set other settings, then run the Bedding, Sportswear, Rapid 15, or
programme. Later, this preset programme Shirt programmes, the laundry is not
can be run by simply accessing Memory weighed.
programme.
15°C Wash programme
This programme achieves the same
The buzzer will sound when the
cleaning strength with 15°C low-
programme has finnished, and the door
temperature washing as 40°C programme
will unlock immediately.
(except for greasy filth).
When you select the 15°C wash, the
symbol flashes on the temperature display.

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 Washing

Caution Setting the buzzer

After a high temperature wash, be The buzzer that sounds when a
careful to not burn yourself when programme finishes can be turned off.
handling the laundry or touching 1. Press the Start and On buttons at the
the inside of the drum. same time.
Note 2. Release the On button and keep
--If the detergent is not completely pressing the Start button for 3
removed from the laundry by using seconds. The buzzer setting will be
the basic programme, use the Extra turned off after a beep is heard.
Rinse function. If you wish to reset the setting, perform
the same steps 1 and 2. The buzzer
--With the Eco and the Speed setting will be turned on after two beeps
functions, if the load is big, the are heard.
laundry may stick to the inside of the
drum. This is normal. Changing settings while
washing
-- Remove the laundry and rearrange
where necessary. Do not leave it in After washing has started, the programme,
the drum too long after the programme temperature, and preset time cannot be
ends, because colours may run. changed.
--To change the programme or temperature
Required time settings, turn the appliance off and then
on again.
Times depend on the programmes and
temperature settings that have been --To change the rinse or spin settings while
selected. washing, press the Pause button once
the appliance is full of water.
-- Actual times may differ slightly from
those shown. --You can change the Spin-dry revolution,
Extra Rinse and Easy Ironing function
-- The displayed times include the time during the washing process.
needed for the water to fill up and to
--No settings can be changed after the
drain out, thus they vary depending on
washing process has finished.
water pressure, drainage and amount of
laundry.
-- If you change the functions while
washing, the displayed times may
change.
-- If the laundry in the drum needs to be
balanced, times will be extended.

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 Selecting the Programme

148VG3
140VG3
Programme Description 168VG3
Max load
Max load

Daily washing for cotton, linen and

Cotton cotton blend items (For examples, 10 kg 8 kg
T-shirts, underwear, towels, tablecloths)

Washing takes longer overall but rinsing

Cotton Rinse
is more thorough than the Cotton 10 kg 8 kg
Plus
programme.

Gentle washing for cotton, linen, and

Easy-care 5 kg 4 kg
synthetics.

Gentle washing for synthetic fibres,

Delicates 5 kg 4 kg
textiles, satin, lace, etc.

Gentle washing for hand wash only

Wool wool, machine washable wool, and 2 kg 2 kg
wool blends

For lingerie and washable silk items.

Silk/Lingerie Washes gentler than the Wool 2 kg ―
programme.

Washes lightly soiled items in 50

Quick 50 5 kg 4 kg
minutes.

Washes a few lightly soiled items in 15

Rapid 15 2 kg 2 kg
minutes.

For washing coloured cottons or

Colours 5 kg 4 kg
coloured cotton blend items separately

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 Selecting the Programme

148VG3
140VG3
Programme Description 168VG3
Max load
Max load

For items with mixed fabrics, for

Mixed example, cotton, linen and synthetic 10 kg ―
fibres

For lightly soiled cottons, and linen

15°C Wash 5 kg 4 kg
blends.

Programme based on the Cotton

Memory programme featuring selected optional 10 kg 8 kg
functions and settings.

Baby-care For babywear 5 kg ―

For items that need to be gentle to the

skin, for example, underwear, sheets,
Skin-care ― 4 kg
towels, and baby clothes. Items are
spray washed and thoroughly rinsed.

Shirts For shirts and blouses 2 kg 2 kg

Sportswear For synthetic sportswear 3 kg 3 kg

For large items, for example, blankets,

Bedding 3 kg 3 kg
curtains, and bedspreads

For synthetic fabric outdoor wear and

Outdoor ― 3 kg
water-repellent clothing

The spray washing is used to prevent

Denim ― 2 kg
jeans from fading.

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 Details of Programmes

Available
Auto setting
programme
Programme Number Approximate time
148VG3 Spin-dry
140VG3 Temperature of 148VG
168VG3 revolutions 140VG3
rinses 168VG

Cotton   40°C 2 1200 1:09 - 2:04 1:09 - 1:

Cotton
Rinse Plus   40°C 2 1200 1:22 - 2:12 1:22 - 1:

Easy-care   40°C 2 800 1:01 - 1:31 1:01 - 1:

Delicates   40°C 2 800 0:55 - 1:00 0:55 - 1:

Wool   30°C 3 500 0:40 0:40

Silk/
Lingerie  ― 30°C 3 500 0:40 ―

Quick 50   40°C 2 1200 0:46 - 0:49 0:46 - 0:

Rapid 15   30°C 1 800 0:15 0:15

Colours   40°C 2 1200 0:58 - 1:23 0:58 - 1:

Mixed  ― 40°C 2 1200 1:09 - 1:44 ―

15°C Wash   2 1200 1:14 - 1:29 1:14 - 1:

Memory   ― ― ― ― ―

Baby-care  ― 40°C 3 1200 1:29 - 2:04 ―

Skin-care ―  40°C 3 1200 ― 1:29 - 1:

Shirts   40°C 2 500 1:08 1:08

Sportswear   40°C 2 800 1:30 1:30

Bedding   30°C 2 800 1:02 1:02

Outdoor ―  30°C 3 800 ― 1:48

Denim ―  30°C 2 800 ― 0:55

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 Details of Programmes

Manual setting Additional functions

oximate time Spin-dry revolutions

Eco Extra Easy
148VG3 Temperature 140VG3 Prewash
0VG3 168VG3 Speed Rinse Ironing
168VG3 148VG3

- 2:04 1:09 - 1:49 Cold - 90°C 500 - 1600 500 - 1400    

- 2:12 1:22 - 1:57 Cold - 90°C 500 - 1600 500 - 1400    
- 1:31 1:01 - 1:21 Cold - 60°C 500 - 1200 500 - 1200    
- 1:00 0:55 - 1:00 Cold - 40°C 500 - 800 500 - 800 ―   
:40 0:40 Cold - 40°C 500 500 ―  ― ―

:40 ― Cold - 40°C ― 500 ―  ― ―

- 0:49 0:46 - 0:49 Cold - 60°C 500 - 1600 500 - 1400 ―   

:15 0:15 Cold - 30°C 500 - 800 500 - 800 ― ― ― ―

- 1:23 0:58 - 1:13 Cold - 40°C 500 - 1600 500 - 1400    

- 1:44 ― Cold - 40°C ― 500 - 1400    
- 1:29 1:14 - 1:29 Cold 500 - 1600 500 - 1400 ―   
― ― Cold - 90°C 500 - 1600 500 - 1400    
- 2:04 ― Cold - 90°C ― 500 - 1200    
― 1:29 - 1:49 Cold - 90°C 500 - 1200 500 - 1200    
:08 1:08 Cold - 60°C 500 - 800 500 - 800    
:30 1:30 Cold - 40°C 500 - 1200 500 - 1200    
:02 1:02 Cold - 40°C 500 - 800 500 - 800 ―  ― 
― 1:48 Cold - 40°C 800 800    ―

― 0:55 Cold - 40°C 500 - 1200 500 - 1200    

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 Washing Delicates
Wool, Silk/Lingerie, and Hanging the laundry
Delicates programmes -- Hang out white or light-coloured wool
The drum spins gently in these and nylon items away from direct heat or
programmes. sunlight.
For details about washing instructions, see -- After washing, lay out wool and nylon
pages 12-13. clothes, and return them to their normal
shape before hanging in the shade. This
Delicate laundry loads saves on ironing too.
-- Wool programme: 2 kg or less -- Hang wool items without folds or
-- Delicates programme: 5 kg or less creases, or spread them out to dry.
(140VG3), 4 kg or less (148VG3 and
168VG3)
-- Silk/Lingerie programme: 2 kg or less
Approximate weights
-- Wool sweater: 400 g -- Use hangers for shirts, blouses and
trousers.
You may wrap a towel around the
hanger to approximate the clothing’s
-- Silk blouse: 200 g shoulder width so that it will retain its
shape as it dries.

-- Trousers: 400 g

If clothing shrinks in the wash

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
Tips for washing delicates steam it and leave it to dry.
Putting laundry in the drum
Pile them one on top of each other.
Detergents
-- For wool items, use a mild liquid
detergent. Other detergents may
damage the clothes.
-- With Wool, Delicates, and Silk/Lingerie
programmes, you may need to use the
Extra Rinse function to remove excess
detergent from the laundry. (See page
20.)

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 Washing Bedding and Outdoor Wear
Bedding programme Note
-- Make sure that the label of each item
to be washed shows either the wash or Avoid using blanket nets. They prevent
handwash symbol ( , ). the laundry from spinning properly.
-- Wash only one blanket at a time.
Washable Outdoor programme
-- 100% synthetic fibre blankets – up to 3 kg Make sure that the label of each item to be
-- 100% synthetic fibre futons and 100% washed shows either the wash, handwash,
cotton blankets – up to 1.5 kg (single
bed size) or no dry cleaning symbol ( , , ).
-- Sheets Washable
-- Bedspreads
Synthetic fabric outdoor wear, for example,
-- 100% synthetic fibre undersheets
rainwear, outerwear jackets and trousers –
Non-washable up to 3 kg
-- 100% wool blankets Non-washable
-- Long-piled blankets
--Clothing with cotton lining or padding, or
-- Electric blankets (including cover)
down feathers
Putting bedding into the --Sleeping bags and synthetic fabric covers
drum
Note
1. Fold down blankets or bedspreads
into a quarter of their original size. --Before washing, close any zippers
and button up the clothing.
--Do not wash clothing in laundry nets
by itself because the load will be
unbalanced and not be smoothly
washed.
2. Put the blanket or bedspread to the --Water repellent finishes might be
drum. washed out over time. To restore
Fold it while putting it into the drum. water repellency, iron the garment
with a low temperature setting, dry it
in a dryer, or re-apply a commercially
available water repellent treatment.
If a treatment is used, follow the
product’s instructions, or the
instructions in the garment.
Both ends of blanket should be directed --We recommend laying down towels
inward the drum. in front of the appliance when taking
out water-repellent clothing after the
Caution spin cycle because water may drip
Do NOT roll blankets or bedspreads from the clothing.
into balls, nor haphazardly fold
them.
This may cause excessive vibration
and damage the laundry or the
appliance.

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 Optional Functions
Individual washing functions Additional functions
(Process selection) Depending on the programme, you can
combine different additional functions.
You can select a single process, or
combine several processes by selecting Note
individual washing functions. Some additional functions cannot be
used with certain programmes. (See
Note
pages 16-17.)
You cannot select individual washing
If you select an unavailable function,
functions in the Rapid 15 programme.
an error alarm will sound.

Press the Mode button to select Press one or more of the function
a function. buttons you wish to combine.

Function Description Function Description

Rinse only Rinse washed laundry Eco Washing consumes less
(Rinse water remains) energy and water but takes
longer.
Spin only
Spin-dry washed laundry Speed Washing times will be shorter
than those of the basic
Wash - Rinse Wash and rinse laundry programmes, suitable for
lightly soiled laundry.
(Rinse water remains)
Extra Rinse your laundry more
Rinse - Spin Rinse and spin-dry Rinse thoroughly with an extra
washed laundry rinsing process.
Drain only Drain water from the Prewash Prewash cycle for heavily
drum soiled laundry
Easy --Make ironing easier by
-- Whenever you start washing, the Ironing spin-drying your laundry
process display flashes to show which more gently (at 800 r/min or
function is in progress. less).
-- With the Spin only or Rinse - Spin --After washing has finished,
function, if there is any water in the drum the laundry is rotated
operation starts from the drain process. intermittently for up to 30
minutes or until the door is
opened.
--Reduces wrinkles and helps
to unravel tangled laundry.

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 Optional Functions
You can activate or deactivate the Extra Changing a preset time
Rinse and Easy Ironing functions during 1. Press the Off button, and then press
a washing process but not after it has the On button.
finished.
2. Choose the desired programme and
Some additional functions cannot be used
optional functions.
with certain programmes. (See pages 16-
17.) 3. Set a preset time.
Cancelling a preset time
Preset timer
Press the Off button. (All settings will be
You can use the timer to preset the time for cancelled.)
when the washing finishes.
Checking a preset time
-- You cannot preset the Wool and Silk/
Lingerie programmes. Press the Time button.
-- The wash might finish before or after
Child safety lock
preset times depending on the kind
of laundry, the temperature, and the The child safety lock prevents children from
conditions of water supply and drainage. climbing into the drum and getting trapped.
This function keeps the door closed and
Note locked even when the appliance is not in
Do NOT use detergent which does not use. It also disables the control buttons.
dissolve thoroughly with the preset Activating/deactivating child safety lock
function, because the detergent might
1. Switch on the appliance.
cake up before the wash starts and not
flow out. 2. Press and hold the Mode button for at
least 5 seconds.
Setting a preset time The symbols light up to show that
the child safety lock is activated.
Continuously press the Time button until
the desired preset time is displayed. 3. To deactivate, hold down the mode
button again for 5 seconds (please
ignore three beeps heard, keep mode
button pressed until it unlocks)

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 Maintenance
Cleaning the outside of the Cleaning the detergent
appliance drawer
Clean the outside of the appliance with a Detergent residue soon builds up if the
soft cloth and mild detergent, for example, detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly.
kitchen detergent, and soapy water. Detergent build up may develop mould.
Warning 1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
--Do NOT splash water over the
appliance. Softener cover
--Do NOT use cream cleansers,
thinners, nor products containing
alcohol or paraffin oil.

Cleaning the drum

If you keep using cold water in the
appliance, bacteria may build up inside 2. Remove the detergent drawer by
the drum and give off an odour. You can simultaneously lifting and pulling it.
avoid this by running the 90°C Cotton
programme once a month. (If you use a
scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.)

Caution
Viruses and bacteria are not killed
in water temperature of 40°C.
Pathogens can spread via the 3. Pull your finger on the tab near the
commingling of clothes and thus front of the softener cover then pull
transmit diseases. it up to remove it from the detergent
Pathogens die at 60°C or higher. drawer.
However, using water temperatures up
to 90°C is unnecessary.

Note
Do NOT put laundry nor laundry
detergent into the appliance while it is
being cleaned.

If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach, 4. Wash out the old detergent with
put it into the detergent drawer before water.
starting the wash. The appropriate amount Use a cloth to wipe the water from the
to be used is about 30 ml. (See pages appliance.
10-11.)
5. The softener cover press it down to
move to original point of detergent
drawer. Then move the detergent
drawer by inserting.
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 Maintenance
Cleaning the door seal and 4. After all the water has drained away,
window loosen the drain filter.

After each wash, perform the following: 5. Carefully loosen the drain filter. More
-- Remove any objects from the door seal. water may drain out.
This is normal.
-- Wipe the window and seal to remove lint
and stains. 6. Turn the drain filter anticlockwise to
unscrew it. Then, remove it.
Cleaning the drain filter
We recommend cleaning the drain filter
every 1 month. Filter will have lint buildup,
reduces the water from the shower.
1. Switch off and unplug the appliance.

2. Open and remove the drain filter

cover. Remove the cover and place a
container to receive the drain water.

Cap
Pump hose

Drain filter 7. Remove any lint and debris.

8. Replace the drain filter.

3. Pull out the pump hose and remove
the cap to drain the water. 9. Replace the cap and pump hose to
the original position.
Caution
BE CAREFUL when draining hot
water.

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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.
using. This will ensure that the
4. After 1 minute, switch off the water-supply hose does not get clogged up
appliance. Water has drained out of with ice.
the water-supply hose.
If your water-supply hose freezes, perform
5. Disconnect the water-supply hose the following procedures:
from the appliance. 1. Wrap warm towels around the joints
of the water-supply hose.
6. Clean the filter, which is on the rear
of the appliance. Tap
Joints
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
3. Start washing with the Drain only
off the tap supplying the appliance,
function, using the Mode button. (See
disconnect the hose from the tap,
page 20.)
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 and process settings cannot
be changed while washing is in progress (the rinse or spin
settings can be changed).
Washing machine

--Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.)

Door does not open. --Door lock may be activated. (See page 9.)
--Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 21.)
--The water temperature or level may be too high.
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 22.)
No water going into --The water tap might be turned off.
the appliance. --The water-supply hose may be frozen. (See page 24.)
--The water supply may be disrupted.
--The water-supply filter may be clogged. (See page 24.)
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.
Wash

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.
Water drains out --This is normal; the water frequently drains out and builds
during the washing. up in order to wash away excess foam. This feature is
called foam detection.

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 Fault Checklist

Problem Cause
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 --The appliance may have detected an unbalanced load,
before the spin which is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of
process finishes. the drum, so rinsing started automatically to correct the
imbalance.
--After washing, excess foam may remain, so the water is
drained out and refilled to wash it away. This feature is
Rinse/Spin

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.
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 displayed --The remaining time is estimated and corrected continually.
remaining time Thus, the time displayed may change.
Time

changes. --The remaining time increases if an extra rinsing and

spinning are required to correct an unbalanced load, which
is caused by the laundry shifting to one side of the drum.

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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.
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.
Noise

If none of the above is the cause, contact your local

Customer Communications Centre.
There is noise when --This is normal; it is noise created by the operation of the
the water drains out. drain pump.
The fan makes noise. --This is normal; the fan is cooling off the electric parts.

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 Fault Checklist

Problem Cause
The electricity supply --The appliance will stop, and will not start by itself when the
cuts out while the power comes back on. You have to select a programme
appliance is on. and start it again.
A circuit breaker trips --The appliance stops, and will not start by itself when you
the electricity supply. reset the breaker. You have to find out what caused the
breaker to trip and solve it. Then, reset the breaker to turn
the electricity supply back on, and switch on the appliance
Others

again.
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

What to do
Check the drain hose for any of following problems.
-- It clogs up.
-- Its tip is immersed in water.
-- It extends further than 3 m.
Unable to drain -- The water is frozen.
Clean the drain filter if it clogs up. (See page 23.)
After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then
start the wash again.
What to do
Make sure that the door is shut properly.
Door is open
The appliance has been designed to detect unbalanced loads,
especially small loads, in order to ensure quiet operation and
achieve the best results.
This is not a malfunction. Perform any one of the following
solutions.
What to do
-- If the laundry is too heavy, untangle clumps of clothing.
Unable to spin-dry -- If the laundry is too heavy because items, such as blankets, are
too large, reduce the load.
-- If the laundry is too light, add one or two bath towels.
-- If the appliance is on an unstable or uneven surface, change
the setting location.
After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then
start the wash again.
What to do
Check for any of following problems.
-- The tap is closed.
-- The water pipe or hose is frozen.
-- The water supply has been disrupted.
-- The water-supply filter is clogged. (See page 24.)
Unable to supply
water After correcting the problem, open the door, close it, and then
start the wash again.
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 (No.AXW12C-7SR0)
An error display starting with H.
What to do
Press the Off button. If the display stays on, or if it reappears
when you press the Start button, unplug the appliance and
contact your local Customer Communications Centre.

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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.
--Do NOT install the appliance in
direct sunlight or in a place where
temperatures reach freezing.
--Do NOT let metallic portions of the
appliance come into contact with
metal sinks or other appliances.
Start by tilting the appliance backwards.
One person should stand behind it, holding
the rear of the top panel. The other person
should grip the bottom stands in the front.

The right place for the

appliance
Make sure that there is enough space for
the appliance and that openings on the
base are not obstructed by a carpet.

240
845

582 516 38
596 594
625

Dimension in millimetres

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 Choosing the Right Location
Installing a built-in washing Changing the cover panel
machine
1. Remove the three screws on the back
- You need a space at least 60 cm wide. of the appliance.
At least 2 mm of clearance on the sides,
and 3 mm of clearance above and
behind the appliance are required.
- The counter above the appliance
must be firmly fixed to the adjoining
cupboards.
2. Slide the cover panel towards the
- If the clearance height ranges from 821 rear and remove it.
to 845 mm, request the sales dealer or
service agent to install a metal cover on
top of the appliance (sold separately),
instead of the standard cover panel.

Metal cover

3. Put the metal cover on the top of the

appliance.

Front

Note
If you need any accessories, contact 4. Secure the metal cover with all of the
your local Customer Communications screws (14 in total).
Centre.

Metal cover (AXW4595-7SR0)

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 Moving and Installing
Removing the anchor bolts 3. Remove the screws, which are next
to the bolt holes.
Four anchor bolts keep the interior of the
appliance in place while the appliance
is being moved. Remove them before
installation, using the spanner that is
supplied with the appliance. Follow the
following instructions.
4. Push each cover cap (included with
Note
the accessories) over each bolt
The anchor bolts must be removed hole, and then secure them with the
before the appliance is operated. screws you removed in step 3.
They may cause excessive vibration.

Note
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

A B
Note
Make sure to install the anchor bolts in
1. Use the ‘B’ end of the spanner to the appliance.
loosen the four bolts.

Before you move the appliance

- Shut the tap and run the appliance to
B

drain the water. Drain any remaining

water from the pump hose. (See page
23.)
2. Pull the bolts out horizontally. - Depressurize the water-supply hose and
remove it.
- Disconnect the power cable.
- Install the anchor bolts. (See page 33.)

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 Moving and Installing
Installing the anchor bolts Levelling the appliance
1. Unscrew and remove the cover caps. Using a level facilitates the making of
adjustments.
To adjust the stands, use the ‘A’ end of the
spanner.

A B
2. Pull the bolts out until their tips are
level with the tips of the sleeves.
Have someone else hold the top of the
drum and pull it forward.
Same level

Lock nut

Stand
3. Insert the transportation guards.

1. On each stand, loosen the lock nut by

turning it clockwise.
2. Adjust each stand by turning it
clockwise or anticlockwise.
3. Use a spirit level to make sure that
the appliance is properly levelled.
4. Tighten each lock nut by turning it
anticlockwise.

Caution
4. Tighten each bolt so that spring Make sure that all lock nuts are
extends out by 26 mm. tightened securely and the stands
are still bolted to the appliance.
If they are unbolted, the appliance will
move around.
B

26 mm

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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

~ 105 cm ~ 135 cm
~ 130 cm ~ 90 cm

0 – max. 100 cm
~ 100 cm ~ 140 cm

Water-supply hose Connecting the water-supply hose

1. Attach one end of the hose to
Caution
the water inlet on the back of the
--Do NOT connect the water-supply appliance and tighten the joint by
hose to a combination tap. hand.
--Do NOT twist, squash, modify, or
cut the hose.

-- Optimum mains water pressure is 0.03 -

1.0 MPa. If the water pressure exceeds
this value, install a pressure reducing
valve. 2. Attach the other end of the hose to
-- Water-flow from the tap should be more the tap and tighten it the same way.
than 5 L/min.
3/4” 3/4”

min. 10 mm min. 10 mm

Hose with water- Standard hose

supply valve

3. Open the tap slowly and make sure

that there are no leaks around the
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
- Do NOT block the basin, where
system that is designed to prevent water
the drain outlet is. Make sure
leaks. The system includes the following
that drainage into the drain is
components.
sufficient.
1) Leak sensor - Do NOT let the tip of the
This sensor will cease operation of water- drain hose dip into the
the appliance if it detects any leaks. drained water.
It is located on the base plate of the This can cause water to flow back
appliance. If a leak has been detected, into the appliance.
an error display starting with H, for
example, H 01, will appear. In that case, Draining to a drain hose
contact your local Customer Service
Centre.

2) Overflow detection
If water in the appliance increases to
a certain level, this function stops the
water supply and activates the drain
pump.

Water-drain hose
Connecting to the power
Caution
supply
Do NOT twist, pull out, or bend the
drain hose. Name plate

Draining to a sink or wash-basin

Elbow

Caution
Caution
The name plate indicates the rated
- Secure the water-drain hose so power that the appliance needs.
that it will not come out of the Make sure that the power supply
basin. specifications in your residence
match the information mentioned
here.

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 Checking After Installation
Installation checklist

3
7 1

2
5 6 5 6 5 6

1) Anchor bolts 5) Adjustable stands

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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 Checking After Installation
Test run after installation Check the following:
Check for water leakage, abnormal noise, -- Is there any abnormal noise?
and proper drainage. If so, make sure that the appliance is
level.
Perform the following procedures
WITHOUT laundry in the drum. -- Is there any water leakage?
If so, make sure that the hoses are
1. Turn on the tap. properly connected.
2. Close the door.
You may get the following errors:
3. Please spin after moved this washing
machine.
Press the On button. You have to
select “Quick 50” course and “Spin” -- Are the hoses properly connected?
mode. Then press the “Start ” button. Is the drain clogged?
After the water is drained, start a test
run.
4. While holding down the Speed/Eco
and Easy Ironing buttons, press the -- Have you properly connected the water-
On button. supply hose and turned on the tap?

After recovering from an error, reopen and

reclose the door to resume the test.

5. When the display appears as below

(3 seconds), press the Speed/Eco
button.

The remaining time is displayed as below.

The test is run for about 3 minutes.

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 Power and Water Consumption

Additional Power Water Time

Programme Temperature Load
function consumption consumption (mins)
Cotton 10 kg 1.05 kWh 80 L 2:04
40°C ―
8 kg 0.84 kWh 63 L 1:49
5 kg 0.71 kWh 50 L 2:45
40°C 1) Eco
4 kg 0.62 kWh 40 L 2:30
10 kg 0.95 kWh 63 L 3:45
8 kg 0.68 kWh 50 L 3:30
60°C 1) Eco
5 kg 0.84 kWh 50 L 3:05
4 kg 0.71 kWh 40 L 2:55
Cotton 10 kg 1.55 kWh 87 L 3:02
Rinse Plus 60°C ―
8 kg 1.48 kWh 74 L 2:22
10 kg 0.87 kWh 87 L 2:12
40°C ―
8 kg 0.85 kWh 74 L 1:57
10 kg 0.83 kWh 80 L 3:23
40°C Eco
8 kg 0.67 kWh 57 L 2:53
Easy-care 5 kg 0.70 kWh 55 L 1:31
40°C 1) ―
4 kg 0.56 kWh 45 L 1:21
Wool 30°C ― 2 kg 0.20 kWh 50 L 0:40
Silk/Lingerie 30°C ― 2 kg 0.22 kWh 60 L 0:40
Quick 50 5 kg 0.48 kWh 50 L 0:49
40°C 1) ―
4 kg 0.45 kWh 40 L 0:49
Rapid 15 30°C ― 2 kg 0.15 kWh 23 L 0:15
15°C Wash ― ― 4 kg 0.15 kWh 50 L 1:29
Shirts 40°C ― 2 kg 0.42 kWh 35 L 1:08
Sportswear 40°C ― 3 kg 0.65 kWh 45 L 1:30
Outdoor 30°C ― 3 kg 0.27 kWh 58 L 1:48
Denim 30°C ― 2 kg 0.24 kWh 40 L 0:55

1) Results calculated regarding the Eco function and 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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 Specifications

NA - 140VG3 NA - 148VG3 NA - 168VG3

Rated voltage 220 - 240 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Maximum energy rated power input 2000 - 2350 W
Heating energy rated power input 2000 W (230 V)
Product weight 74 kg
Maximum mass of dry cloth 10 kg 8 kg
Product dimensions 596 mm (W) × 625 mm (D) × 845 mm (H)
Water consumption Refer to “Power and Water Consumption”.
Pressure of tap water 0.03 - 1 MPa

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