Panasonic alerts should be identified by machine type and family. The FR1 documentation separates water, door, spin, drying, and connectivity; not every one of those alerts exists on every unit.
Check the scope before using the table
The Panasonic New Zealand reference identifies the NA-V10FR1 washer and the NA-S106FR1 washer-dryer. For a top loader or another generation, consult its manual; a pump-drain measure may be unsuitable for a gravity drain.
Which requirement matches each code
- U11: check drainage; U14: check the water supply.
- U12: identify the door lock; U13: check a spin interruption.
- U15: drying drain, only on a unit with that function.
- U81 to U84: smart function connection, with differences among router, server, and credentials.
Record the full text and what the machine was doing. A connection issue does not prove a motor failure. For an H message, keep the accompanying characters and consult the support specified by the manual; do not reduce it to a brand-wide reset rule.
User checks should remain external and within authorized maintenance access points. Do not test sensors or internal components based on the index.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does U11 mean the same thing on a front loader and a top loader?
U11 is documented as drainage in FR1 and in other Panasonic help, but the procedure depends on the architecture. The height of a pump-based drain does not carry over to a gravity drain.
What is the difference between U12 and U13?
In FR1, U12 indicates the door is open and U13 indicates an inability to spin. Although both may stop the cycle, they require different checks.
Can H alerts be cleared with a reset?
There is no universal reset for H alerts. The FR1 reference directs those messages to support; record the full code and follow the unit manual.
Which errors appear only on connected units?
In the FR1 family, U81, U82, U83, and U84 belong to connectivity. They should not be applied to a Panasonic that lacks that function.
The reference and active function let you choose the relevant article without applying a drying-only alert to a washer.