We bought this 9.5kg to replace our Simpson 8.5kg and thought we'd go for a washer with a larger drum (no agitator in the way) and also attracted to the savings we could make from the washer's Econavi sensor technology. It is very easy to use, and when used in Cotton cycle you simply press start, and the sensors measure the load to use the right amount of water, and also apparently detects the temperature of the water to save energy. Anyway, it washes and rinses with excellent results. Also quiet during washing and rinsing and I like the loud b...Read more

We bought this washing machine in Aug 2015 after a lot of research as this was new technology at that time and we desperately wanted to avoid lint being thrown back into the clothes after the wash. This washing machine ticked all the boxes. The product itself is very efficient and did not give us any headaches till date. But now about 14 months later, one of the water entry pipes (the hot water one) at the rear end of the washing machine has started leaking, a very minor fault indeed as the machine itself is still ok. We took the product from W...Read more

I wrote earlier in the year about problem with this dreadful machine. After continual issues with it throwing itself out of balance and then refilling and respinning for hours, I spoke to Panasonic who initially told me that the problem was due to me only washing small loads because the machine was not designed to wash small loads and I needed to ensure a full load!!! Can you believe this? I then spoke to another person there who suggested it could be many different things including a blocked hose, poor water pressure, and a variety of othe...Read more

Using normal cotton cycle and a mix of coloureds and whites it washes very well. Large loads up to 9.5kg. Lint free wash with lint filters. Clothes seem brighter, free from lint, and less tangled ( than with previous F&P Aquasmart washer - a disgraceful machine). Like the way it shows weight of dry clothes you put in, how much water the cycle will use,total washing time left, and what part of the cycle its up to.Have only done several large mixed loads and a queen size bedding load with good results. Will be very happy if it performs like thi...Read more

After looking for a replacement for our old Speed Queen I settled on this machine because the reviews were ok compared with most other brands which had so many widely varying reviews, and also because I got it at a really great price for a reconditioned machine.
It's slower than the Speed Queen for sure, but the lint reduction is already very noticeable. I have read the very big instruction booklet, and don't find any issues setting up each load. I prefer warm washing with cold rinses so that works perfectly for this machine.
The load size i...Read more

Since writing this I got rid of it constantly filling and filling no water left for rest of Melbourne if I keep it... its useless cant believe Panasonic made it.. have fridge great bread maker great tv fantastic phone ... but they need to stop making washing machines. after this old review..... Look so far it washes fine and yes I did stop and stick my hand in to see temp yes hot works cold setting works but middle warm doesn't sadly will have to work on outsmarting it add hot water by bucket etc sadly shouldnt have to. Bad Panasonic did turn...Read more

Unlike:
-It does not have a memory function so you have to choose your programme criteria each time.
-when I select hot water it runs out cold water, then pauses, then runs out hot water, then pauses, then runs out cold water all while filling up the drum on initial phase of cycle
-max washing agitation is 15mins, id like it run for 18-20mins minimum
-unable to select the washing type of clothes ie: heavy soiling / extra dirty, moderate soiling, light soiling
-once a program cycle starts you can't change water temp selection or program, y...Read more

I have recently purchased the 9.5kg model from Billy Guyatts for $820.00 delivered. Bargain!!! Billy Guyatts price was the best price I could find as I live in Brisbane so it had to be delivered. Stan Cash stores do have the same machine at $760 if you live local to one of their warehouses in Melbourne and can collect it yourself.

I was replacing an LG 8kg top loader that I have had for over 11 years so I wanted a machine that will hopefully last me another 10+ years, fingers crossed the Panasonic will be just as reliable as my old machine....Read more

I’ve had this machine for about a month now and here is my feedback

Whoever has designed the machine has clearly got someone else doing washing for him. The machine is missing simple options, such as: soaking, water temperature adjustment, balance self-correction. It does, however have a lot of “environmentally friendly” functions, that most people will find useless, such as about 10 water level options, poor spinning, eco mode and an annoying child lock

Positives
• Large drum without centre agitator allows for washing of blankets and c...Read more

After doing a lot of research on current model top loaders, I came across the Panasonic 9.5 kilo top loader.. and having a Panasonic front loader, I was fairly certain that this machine would be good too.

It has already had a good work out in the first 24 hours, and no lint left on the washing at all. The lint filters are doing their job.

Clothing has not appeared to be tangled.

It does take a minute or so to start once you press the start button, which takes a bit to get used to.
At first the machine shows you how much water it will ...Read more

This machine is HUGE. I can wash double doonas in it with plenty of room..

The noise is really quiet, i thought it had stopped, and I was standing close to it while it was spinning.

no detergent residue, a bit slower, but has a quick wash function too. isnt at all rough on my clothes.

In all i love this machine a lot although i did have troubles at first.....
(I have read the reviews below and I think I know what's happened.)

If your load is big and your machine isnt completely level, you must use the level spirit bubble as a guide to make your machine level. ...Read more

If you have a large family this is ideal. We went from a 5.5kg to 9.kg and love it. We do half the washes so it saves time and probably money. I do find we mix colours more now but haven't had a problem with anything.

Positives
- I like the style - not just white, white, white
- large - it consumes large amounts of clothes.
- great for big or heavy items eg blankets, sleeping bags, king size sheets
- washes well, I'm happy with the wash
- noise is normal I think for a top loader
- glass top is cool to check whats going on in there but not essential. I'd be carful if you had a cabinet above it
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We lashed out on a bigger machine because our smaller FP died suddenly, possibly due to overloading. We favour a top loader and had great value from an older Panasonic before the FP and I'm talking 15 years of family washes. So we bought this NA-FS85G3WAU on special at $830. Looks like a large bread machine and the wash cycle is noisier than the FP, but so far the results are good. Once you have a good play with the dashboard buttons with the manual in hand, the process becomes simpler than at first sight. I agree that there are too many option...Read more

First, I will address some of Bert G's points.
Uses water: It uses more than our previous front loader per wash, but I can do in one wash with this what the previous machine would take two loads to do, so it's not that much more actually.

Mysteriously adds rinse cycles: No it doesn't. There is an LED showing how many rinse cycles it will do, and on most programs you can change it by pressing the 'rinse' button.

Wash cycles are long and time inaccurate: I haven't come across a time estimate that is accurate on any machine, although all th...Read more

This machine is a huge disappointment after 2 weeks we had to send it back to the shop as we hated it.
Numerous issues. It uses more water than the Niagra Falls, it mysteriously adds extra rinse cycles. The wash cycles are long and are inaccurate with their timing.. Eg we did quick wash half a load and it is supposed to take 33 minutes. I timed it with stopwatch and it was 56 minutes and filled up 3 times. On quick wash load with more clothes, it is even longer.

Not capable of hot wash as it starts with cold water for about a minute then ad...Read more

I seem to be the first to review the new Panasonic Top Loading Washing machine. After MUCH research reading about all sorts of problems with every single manufacturer, I decided to go with the unknown. Many reviews bag the heck out of everything currently available, so why not.... $999 was a little more than I wanted to spend but after owning mid priced machines, I decided to go to the next level. I have owned a couple of Simpsons that failed during and right after the warranty period. Then I upgraded to F&P smart drive. These were a far better...Read more