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Panasonic NA-F100A1 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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Model No.

NA-F100A1

NA-F90A1

NA-F85A1

W9901-9EX20

A0115-2046(V)

Printed in Vietnam

04/2016

Contents

Safety Precautions

2

Part Names

3

Operation Panel

4

Variety of Programs

5

Detergent

6

Washing

7

Washing Options

8

•  Delicate

•  Blanket

•  Wash / Rinse / Spin

Convenient Functions

10

Maintenance

10

Installation

12

Troubleshooting

14

Error Display

15

Specifications

16

Thank you for purchasing this 

product.

-  Read these instructions carefully for 

optimum performance and safety 

before use.

-  Keep this manual for future 

reference.

Operating & Installation 

Instructions

Fully Automatic Washing Machine

(Domestic use)

 


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2

Safety Precautions

 

May cause serious 

injury or death.

Never do the following about the 

power plug and cord

(To prevent fire or electric shock)

 

Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet 

hands.

 

Do not hold or pull on the cord when removing the 

plug from the socket.

 

Do not use a power cord or plug that is damaged. 

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced 

by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly 

qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Observe the following about the 

power plug and cord

(To prevent fire or electric shock)

 

● Use a socket that satisfies the rating requirement 

solely for this appliance. Do not use a plug adaptor 

or extension cord.

 

Always fully insert the power plug into the socket.

 

Wipe the power plug periodically with a dry cloth. 

(Accumulated dust collects moisture, which may 

cause insulation failure, resulting in fire.)

 

Unplug the power cord before cleaning.

Never disassemble, repair or modify 

the appliance yourself.

 

In case of malfunction or failure, immediately stop 

use, unplug the power cord, and ask your nearest 

service centre for repair.

Do not allow children to use on their 

own.

 

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a 

person responsible for their safety.

 

Children should be supervised to ensure that they 

do not play with the appliance.

Keep away from fire.  

Do not put flammable materials or 

clothes with such things attached in 

the tub. Keep them away from the 

appliance.

(To prevent explosion or fire)

 

● For example: Kerosene, gasoline, benzine/thinner, 

alcohol, etc.

Do not touch the tub until it 

completely stops.

(To prevent injury)

 

If the tub does not stop within 15 seconds when 

the lid is opened during spin process, switch off the 

appliance immediately and call a service person.

Provide a ground.

(To prevent electric shock by short circuit)

 

Ask a service person to do the grounding work.

 

In case of a 2-pin power cord, establish a ground.

Keep magnets and magnetized 

objects away from the operation 

panel.

The tub may rotate even when the lid is open, resulting 

in injury.

Read and follow these safety precautions.

 WARNING

 


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Safety Precautions

Part Names

3

Part Names

 

May cause injury or 

property damage.

Do not wash, rinse, or spin 

waterproof sheets or clothes.

(To prevent injury, damage to the main unit, walls, floor 

or laundry, or water leakage if the appliance falls over 

or oscillates extremely while spinning)

 

Raincoats, wet suits, etc.

Observe the following

 

Locate away from direct sunlight or heat.  

(To prevent malfunction or deformation)

 

New hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be 

used and old hose-sets should not be reused.

 

● Be careful not to get your fingers caught when 

opening and closing the lid.

 

Do not insert your hands or feet under the main unit.

(To prevent injury by rotating parts.)

 

Do not climb or put heavy objects on the appliance.

(To prevent deformation and breakage resulting in 

injury)

 

If the lid is broken, immediately stop using the 

appliance.

(To prevent deformation and breakage resulting in 

injury)

 

Do not connect to the hot water supply.

 

Do not directly pour hot water of 50 ºC or higher into 

the tub.

 

Do not obstruct the openings of the bottom face with 

carpet, etc.

Turn off the water faucet after 

operation.

(To prevent water leakage)

This appliance is only suitable for 

textiles labelled washing machine 

washable.

External drain water 

hose (P. 12)

Pulsator

Lint filter

(P. 10)

Lid

Operation 

Panel (P. 4)

Softener 

inlet

(P. 6)

Power cord 

and plug

(P. 13)

Detergent inlet

(P. 6)

Adjustable leg 

(P. 13)

Tub

Water supply valve

(P. 13)

Accessories

 

Water 

supply 

hose (1)

 

Water tap 

adaptor (1)

 

External 

drain water 

hose (1)

 

Bottom cover (1)

 

Screw (1)

For the bottom cover

 CAUTION

 


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4

Operation Panel

 • Operation panel 

of the NA-F100A1

Power Off/On

Start/Pause

Program selection (P. 5)

Child Lock lamp (P. 10)

Preset

Set the time to finish washing (in hours). (

 

lights.)

e.g.) 8 hours later

 

Setting range: 2 - 24 hours later, in one-

hour increments. (3 - 24 hours later for the 

Heavy program, 1 - 24 hours later for the 

Speedy program)

 

Not available for the following programs:

Delicate, Fragrance, Blanket, Tub Hygiene

NOTE

 

In case of a power failure during operation, operation will 

resume from the point where it was stopped when the 

power is recovered (Auto Restart).

 

The power turns off automatically if you do not press 

“Start/Pause” within 10 minutes after power-on.

Change water level

During the wash process, press “Water Level” 

to change the water level. By pressing “Water 

Level” repeatedly, the water level indication 

changes among 6 options.

 

Some water levels cannot be selected 

depending on the program.

 

When the remaining time is displayed, 

press “Water Level” to check the water 

level.

Water level/

remaining time

Detergent volume 

guideline

After starting operation, 

indicates the water level 

according to the amount 

of laundry.

After approx. 5 seconds, 

indicates the approximate 

remaining time (min).

Water level (L)

Detergent 

1)

72 

2)

55

 

47

38

27

14

1) 

 : 1 scoop of detergent

2) NA-F100A1: 72 L

  NA-F90A1: 69 L

  NA-F85A1: 66 L

Wash / Rinse / 

Spin (P. 9)

 


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Operation Panel

Variety of Programs

5

Variety of Programs

Laundry preparation and check

Wash separately

 

Clothes losing color easily

 

Lint producers

1) 

from lint 

collectors

2)

 

1) Lint producers: towel, 

sweater, etc. 

2) Lint collectors: polyester 

pants, fleece jacket, etc.

Pre-laundry check

 To prevent damage to clothes, 

malfunction and drainage failure

 

Remove coins, pins, paper clips, nails, 

etc.

 

● Fasten buttons and close zippers.

 

Do not wash items (such as paper 

diapers) other than laundry.

 

Reverse clothes with surface likely to 

flake off.

 

Use a brush to remove pet and 

human hair, sand, etc.

 

Tie strings, etc.

For delicate underwear only  

Use laundry nets

 

Underwire brassieres

 

Lacy clothes, lingerie and stockings

When using a net

 

Do not overpack.

 

● Put the zipper's slider into the cover.

(To prevent damage to clothes and 

the main unit)

Purpose

Program

Maximum capacity

NA-F100A1

NA-F90A1

NA-F85A1

Everyday  

clothes

Daily washing

Normal 

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Speedy washing 

for light soil

Speedy 

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Delicates

Washing 

delicates gently

Delicate 

(P. 8)

4.2 k

g

4.2 k

g

4.2 k

g

Using extra 

softener

Stronger scent

Fragrance  

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Heavily soiled 

clothes

Presoaking to 

wash

Soak 

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Presoaking then washing 

with powerful swirling water

Heavy 

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Clothes for babies & 

people with sensitive skin

Rinsing 

thoroughly

Baby-care  

(P. 7)

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Blankets

Blanket 

(P. 8)

 

4.2 k

g

4.2 k

g

4.2 k

g

Preventing black 

mould and smell

Tub cleaning

Tub Hygiene  

(P. 11)

 


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Detergent

Putting in detergent

Do not put detergent directly into the tub.

Detergent may remain undissolved.

 

The level of foaming depends on conditions such 

as load size, degree of soiling, detergent type, and 

water hardness. 

Putting in bleach

 

Do not use chlorine bleach for coloured clothes to 

prevent loss of colour.

 

After using chlorine bleach, wash the tub with the 

Tub Hygiene program without bleach. (P. 11)

 

Do not use bleach for the Delicate program.

Putting in softener

 

● Softener is automatically released during the final 

rinse process.

 

To add softener during operation, press “Pause” 

first.

 

Up to about 70 ml can be added. To add more 

softener, use the Fragrance program.

 

Close the cover securely after the softener is put in.

 

When using 

concentrated softener, 

dilute it with water 

before putting it in.

NOTE

 

● Do not use separated or solidified softener.

Concentrated 

softener

Water Water

Put in detergent, bleach and 

softener according to the water 

level displayed.

 

Follow the instructions on each package.

 

● Turn the tub by hand if it is difficult to put in the 

detergent inlet. (P. 10)

 

Attach the detergent inlet cover if it comes off.

 

Detergent inlet

Detergent/Bleach

 

Softener inlet

Softener

 


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ashing

Detergent

7

Washing

Preparation:

 

Check if the washing machine is properly installed. (P. 12)

 

Turn on the water faucet.

1

After loading laundry

Turn the power on.

 

The Normal program is selected when the 

power is turned on.

2

Select a program. (P. 5)

 

Timer preset

3

Start.

The pulsator moves without 

water and measures the amount 

of laundry (approx. 5 seconds).

Water level indication

(approx. 5 seconds)

Remaining time indication

 

To check the water level

→Press “Water Level”.

4

According to the water level indication 

Put in detergent.

 

Approx. 20 seconds after the water level is 

displayed, water supply begins.

5

Close the lid.

Operation ends with beeps.

Set how many hours later to finish 

operation. (P. 4)

 

2 minutes after start-up, all indications except   

turn off.

 

● To confirm after the timer has been set, press 

.

 

To cancel or change, press  

.

 

The hours that can be set differ depending on 

the program. 

When the Fragrance program is 

selected

The buzzer sounds before the final rinse and 

operation is paused. Put the desired amount 

of softener which has been diluted with water 

directly into the tub.

5 beeps

 

● If the lid is left closed, the buzzer sounds every 

10 minutes for up to 1 hour.

 

If the lid is left closed for more than 1 hour, 

operation resumes.

 

The Fragrance program cannot be selected 

when Child Lock (P. 10) is set.

 

After pressing “Start” 

 

You can change the water level until the end of 

the wash process.

 

You cannot change the program. 

2

3

Timer preset

1

 


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8

Washing Options

Delicate

Blanket

Delicate

Use this program to gently wash delicate 

clothes and stylish garments.

Load laundry evenly.

 

● Load items that easily float first, 

and press them from above.

 

Use laundry nets for delicate 

underwear only.

 

Amount that can be washed at 

one time:

55 L

4.2 k

g

47 L

3.0 k

g

NOTE

 

Do not use bleach.

 

Use liquid delicate detergent.

 

After operation ends, take out clothes immediately. 

(To prevent wrinkles and colour staining)

Blanket

 

Washable blankets

• 

Material: 100 % synthetic fibre or 100 % cotton

•  Weight: 4.2 k

g

 or less

•  Blankets with a machine-washable tag attached

 

Put a blanket in the net and load it in the tub.

Roll

 

● The zipper part 

should face up.

(To prevent 

damage to the net)

NOTE

 

Use liquid detergent.

 

The water level indication shows the maximum and 

cannot be changed.

 


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W

ashing Options

9

Wash / Rinse / Spin

Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.

1

After loading laundry

Turn the power on.

2

According to your purpose

Change process 

settings.

 

Change the water level as 

necessary.

3

After closing the lid

Start.

Operation ends with 

beeps.

Contents of Programs

Program

Total time

(approx.)

Wash

Rinse

Spin

Normal

60 min

12 min

Twice

5 min

Speedy

40 min

3 min

Twice

3 min

Delicate

40 min

9 min

Twice

1 min

Fragrance

75 min

12 min

Twice

5 min

Soak

90 min

42 min 

1)

Twice

5 min

Heavy

120 min 

2)

72 min 

1)

Twice

5 min

Baby-care

65 min

12 min

Twice

7 min

Blanket

65 min

12 min

Twice

3 min

Tub Hygiene

140 min 

2)

72 min

Twice

30 min

NOTE

 

Total time is an estimation. 

(When the standard water supply rate is  

15 L / min)

 

Total time may increase depending on low water 

pressure, bad draining conditions, and the amount 

and type of clothes.

1) This includes soaking time and washing time.

2) Remaining time of 90 minutes or less will be 

displayed.

 


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10

Maintenance

Convenient Functions

Cancelling end buzzer

1

 Pressing down,  

 press.

Then hold on for  
3 seconds. 

2 short 

beeps

 

To reset, do the same procedure. 

4 short 

beeps

Setting Child Lock

To prevent children from falling into the tub and 

drowning, if the lid is opened while the washing 

machine is operating, this function sounds a buzzer 

until it is closed. Not closing it within 10 seconds 

flushes the water out.

 

This function does not lock the lid and button 

operations.

 

When water is drained forcibly, “U 99” is displayed. 

(P. 15)

1

After closing the lid

Turn the power on.

2

Press and hold for  
5 seconds. 

2 short 

beeps

 

 

To cancel, do the same procedure. 

4 short 

beeps

Turning the tub by hand

If it is difficult to reach the detergent or softener inlet.

1

Turn the power on.

2

When a clicking sound is heard

Turn the tub.

(Clockwise only)

NOTE

 

If there is water in the tub or “Start” is pressed, the 

tub cannot be turned.

Lint filter

After each operation

Lint filter

1

Remove the 

filter.

2

Open the filter 

and remove 

lint.

 

● If lint is difficult to 

remove, soak and 

wash the filter in 

water.

3

Attach the filter in its original 

position.

1

2

3

4

Click

NOTE

 

● Do not wash laundry without the filter.

(To prevent damage to clothes)

 

● Turn the tub by hand if it is difficult to remove the 

filter.

 

● If the filter is broken, purchase a new one at nearest 

Panasonic Service Centre.

 

Separate clothes following instructions (P.5) before 

operation so that lint can be collected by the filter. 

 


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Convenient Functions

Maintenance

11

Water supply filter

If water does not flow smoothly

NOTE

 

● Do not throw away or puncture the filter 

to avoid damaging feeding valve. 

 

Please clean the feeding valve frequently 

if there is impurities in water supply such 

as mold, iron, etc.

 

Follow the procedure below to prevent 

splashing of water.

1

After turning off the water faucet

Turn the power on.

2

Start.

3

After approx. 40 seconds

Turn the power off.

4

Loosen the nut and remove 

the hose.

Tub

Once a month <Tub Hygiene>

Preparation: Turn on the water faucet.

1

Without loading laundry

Turn the power on.

2

Press.

3

Start.

When the tub is filled with water

Pause.

4

Put bleach in the tub.

 

Use chlorine bleach for 

clothes.

Approx. 200 ml

5

After closing the lid

Start.

After approx. 2 hours and 

a half, tub cleaning ends.

5

Remove the filter and remove 

dirt on the filter.

Water supply filter

Main unit, lid

If stained with detergent or softener

Wipe with a soft cloth.

(To prevent damage to resin parts or metal corrosion)

 

For heavy soil, wipe with a neutral kitchen detergent.

 

Do not splash water.

 


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Installation

1. Check the location.

 

Avoid the following locations for installation.

• 

Locations with a possibility of freezing

•  Damp locations or locations where it may be 

exposed to rain, etc. 

(To prevent electric shock or fire)

•  Uneven or unstable locations  

(on blocks, timbers, a table with wheels, etc.)

2. Attach the bottom cover.

1

Insert the 

bottom 

cover along 

the guides.

2

Fix with a 

screw.

Screw

Water supply 

hose

Water tap 

adaptor

Water supply 

valve screw

Bottom cover

External drain 

water hose

3. Attach the external drain water hose.

1

Connect.

Elbow

Do not direct the 

elbow upward.

Insert all the way.

2

Slide the 

hose band 

in the arrow 

direction.

 

Slide all the way 

until it stops.

Hose band

NOTE

 

Do not put the 

hose tip under 

water.

 

Do not raise the 

hose higher than 

10 cm above the 

floor.

10 cm or 

less

 

Do not extend the 

overall length to 

more than 3 m.

3 m or less

 


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Installation

13

 

Make sure to ask a service person for installation. Do not install by yourself.

 

If the installation, test run and inspection of the washing machine are not carried out following this installation 

method, Panasonic will not be liable for any accident or damage caused.

4. Connect the water tap adaptor and water supply hose.

1

Connect the water tap 

adaptor to the water faucet.

1

  Turn part A to the left until approx. 

4 mm of the thread becomes visible.

2

 Loosen the 4 screws.

3

 Connect to the faucet and tighten 

the screws.

4

  Turn part A to the right and tighten 

securely. (To prevent water leakage)

2

Connect the water 

supply hose to the water 

tap adaptor.

Insert the hose into the adaptor while 

pushing down the lever, and hook 

the claw of the lever on the flange of 

the adaptor.

3

Connect the water 

supply hose to the water 

supply valve screw.

1

  Hold the elbow and tighten the nut.

2

 Check that the elbow is not loose.

Water faucet

Water supply hose

Water tap adaptor

CAUTION

 

● Tighten the nut firmly.

 

Do not twist, squash, modify 

or cut the hose.

Part A
Flange

Thread

Lever

Claw

Screw

Elbow

Water supply 

valve screw

Nut

Water supply hose

5. Connect the power plug and grounding wire.

 

Ask a service person to do the grounding work.

 

In case of a 2-pin power cord, establish a ground.

6. Check that the washing machine is level.

 

Check the balance state using a plummet:

1

  Take upper edge of the body as the base. From this 

position, release the string to make it vertical to the ground.

2

  Take lower edge of the body as the base. Measure the 

distance from the edge to the string. The distance must 

be less than 10 mm to the left, to the right, to the front, 

and to the back of the machine.

 

If the washing machine wobbles

3

  Turn to 

the right to 

tighten.

1

  Turn the adjustable leg 

knob to the left to loosen.

2

  Turn the 

adjustable leg 

to eliminate 

wobble.

To lower

To raise

Body

Upper 

edge

String

Plummet

Less than 10 mm

Lower 

edge

7. Perform a trial operation.

 

Check that there is no water leakage, abnormal sounds or error display.

 


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Troubleshooting

Symptoms

Points to be checked

Time

Time indication 

increases or does not 

change

 

Time indication is approximate. Remaining time is corrected during 

operation and displayed.

Operation time is longer 

than the time indication. 

Operation does not stop 

even after the preset time.

 

The operation time may be longer if laundry is concentrated on one 

side or the water supply or drainage is not good.  

(P. 15 “U 11” “U 14”)

Main unit

No operation

 

Power failure?

 

Is the lid closed completely?

 

Has the power fuse blown or the breaker tripped?

 

Is the power plug inserted completely?

 

Is the water faucet turned on?

 

Did you press “Start”?

 

Is the timer preset?

W

ash

No water supply

 

Is the water faucet turned on?

 

Water outage?

 

● Is the water supply filter clogged with dirt? (P. 11)

Water is supplied in the 

middle of wash process.

 

If the water level drops, water is added automatically.

 

With a large amount of laundry, water is added several times 

automatically.

The water level is too 

high for the amount of 

laundry.

 

If laundry is wet or there is water in the tub before operation, the 

water level may be higher.

The water level is too 

low for the amount of 

laundry.

 

● With light clothes (of synthetic fibre, etc.), the water level may be 

lower.

Rinse/Spin

Operation started with 

rinse, but water is not 

supplied.

 

If there is no water in the tub, water is supplied after spin.

 

If there is water in the tub, water is supplied after water discharge.

Operation suddenly 

changes to rinse 

process in the middle of 

spin.

Only spin is desired, but 

operation starts with 

rinse.

 

If clothes are concentrated on one side of the tub, the washing 

machine automatically corrects unevenness by starting rinse 

process.

(Place clothes as evenly as possible.)

Irregular rotation during 

spin

 

The tub rotation speed is adjusted to reduce foaming during spin.

Others

Power failure/

The breaker has tripped.

 

Operation will resume from the point where it was stopped when the 

power is recovered (Auto Restart).

Water outage

 

When water supply is recovered, remove the water supply hose, 

release turbid water from the faucet, and then start the washing 

machine.

Cannot select the 

Fragrance program.

 

If Child Lock (P. 10) is set, the Fragrance program cannot be 

selected.

 


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Troubleshooting

Error Display

15

Error Display

 

● The buzzer sounds and “U”/“H” and a number are alternately displayed.

 

Cancel Child Lock (P. 10) if it is set.

Error display

Points to be checked

Water cannot drain.

Check the drain water hose for the following abnormalities:

 

Is it crushed?

 

Is it clogged with lint?

 

Is the hose tip under water?

 

● Is it partially raised higher than 10 cm above the floor? (P. 12)

 

Is the total length longer than 3 m (including the extension hose)? (P. 12)

When the above problems are solved, you can resume operation by opening and 

closing the lid.

The lid is open.

 

Did you try to run the washing machine with the lid open?

→Close the lid.

Spin is not possible.

 

Are clothes concentrated on one side of the tub?

→Distribute the clothes evenly and close the lid.

 

Is the washing machine installed on an unstable 

or inclined surface?

→ You can resume operation by opening and 

closing the lid.

Water cannot be supplied.

 

Is the water faucet turned on?

 

Water outage?

 

● Is the water supply filter clogged with dirt? (P. 11)

→You can resume operation by opening and closing the lid.

Water has been forcibly drained.

 

Water has been forcibly drained because the lid was open for 10 seconds or more 

with Child Lock (P. 10) set.

→ Unplug the power cord and plug it in again after 5 seconds.

Inspection is required.

 

Unplug the power cord. Then, report the error displayed (2-digit number after “H”) 

to a service person.

 


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Specifications

NA-F100A1

NA-F90A1 

NA-F85A1

Rated voltage

220 - 240 V

Rated frequency

50 Hz

Rated power consumption

460 W

420 W

390 W

Standard water amount

72 L

69 L

66 L

Maximum capacity

10.0 k

g

9.0 k

g

8.5 k

g

Product dimensions

595 mm (W) x 651 mm (D) 

x 1035 mm (H)

595 mm (W) x 651 mm (D) x 1015 mm (H)

Product weight

36 k

g

35 k

g

Pressure of tap water

0.01 - 1 MPa

* Operation is guaranteed with the voltage fluctuation from 195 V to 245 V, but not for performance.

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