Panasonic NA-168VG4

Troubleshooting - 29
Fault Checklist
Problem Cause
Washing machine
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).
- Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 25.)
Door does not open. - Door lock may be activated. (See page 13.)
- Child safety lock may be activated. (See page 25.)
- 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 26.)
Wash
No water going into
the appliance.
- The water tap might be turned off.
- The water-supply hose may be frozen. (See page 28.)
- The water supply may be disrupted.
- The water-supply filter may be clogged. (See page 28.)
There is only a small
amount of water.
- If you have paused the washing and then restart it, the
appliance may drain out some water.
Do NOT pour water in through the door.
Water builds up
during the washing.
- This is normal; water is automatically supplied if the
amount of water has decreased. For heavy loads, the
water may fill up repeatedly.
Water drains out
during the washing.
- This is normal; the water frequently drains out and builds
up in order to wash away excess foam. This feature is
called foam detection.
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