Panasonic NA-140VS4

Troubleshooting - 33
Fault Checklist
Problem Cause
Detergent and foam
There is no foam or
hardly any foam.
- The amount of foam varies, depending on the
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
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
overflows.
- The softener may have exceeded the MAX level of the
detergent drawer. (See page 15.)
- You may have spilt the liquid when closing the detergent
drawer too strongly.
After the wash has
finished, powdered
detergent residue
remains.
- You may have put powdered detergent directly into the
drum; you must put it in the detergent drawer.
Noise
There is an unusual
noise or vibration.
- There may be metal items in the drum.
- The anchor bolts may not have been removed. (See page
38.)
- The appliance may be on a sloping or unstable surface.
If none of the above is the cause, contact your local
Customer Communications Centre.
There is noise when
the water drains out.
- This is normal; it is noise generated by the operation of
the drain pump.
The fan makes noise. - This is normal; the fan is cooling off the electrical parts.
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