Troubleshooting Error Codes How to Install the Washing Machine Customer Service Specifi cations Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing machine. ■ Please read these operating & installation instructions carefully for proper operation of the machine. ■ Please keep these operating & installation instructions for future reference.
Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its Disposing of the way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. packaging Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Safety Instructions Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. Warning Issues which could cause death or serious injury. ■ Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine. General safety This could cause malfunction, fi re, electric shock or injury. Contact your local service center for repairs.
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Safety Instructions ■ Keep packaging out of reach of children and infants. Child safety Danger of suffocation. ■ Do not let children climb onto the washing machine or to get into the tub. Do not leave boxes or chairs near the washing machine that children could use to climb onto it.
Control Panel and Display Power button Water Level button Detergent & Water Level indicators Hydro Changer button Display Start/Pause button Lid lock indicator Auto Self Clean button Wash button Rinse button Spin button Spin Control button Delay Timer button Program button Press this button to switch power on and off.
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Control Panel and Display Starts and pauses operation. When the washing machine is paused for Start/Pause button over 1 hour and no operations are done, it turns off automatically. Locks the lid during the spin cycle. The lid cannot be opened while this Lid lock indicator indicator is lit and the lid is locked.
Before You Start Washing ■ Remove any foreign objects (coins, safety pins, etc.). Preparation of ■ Put delicate clothes (knits, lingerie, etc.) in a net. the laundry ■ Remove large lumps of lint, mud, sand, hair, and pet hair from laundry. ■...
How to Use the Washing Machine Sort the laundry ■ Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, care label symbol, and degree of soiling. Page 8: Preparation of the laundry ■ Do not exceed the maximum load. Press the Power button to turn on the power ■...
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How to Use the Washing Machine Put detergent into the detergent dispenser and close the lid ■ Open the detergent dispenser, add the amount of detergent shown on the display, and then close the detergent dispenser. ■ The amount of detergent is based on a single 35-gram scoop of powder detergent. Since the required amount of detergent varies depending on the type of detergent, follow the instructions on the package of detergent.
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How to Use the Washing Machine 1. Press the Power button to turn on the power. How to use 2. Select a program. the Auto Self 3. Press the Auto Self Clean button, and press the Start/Pause Clean function button. ■...
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How to Use the Washing Machine 1. Prepare the laundry. How to use ■ Fold large items, such as quilts or blankets, as follows. the Blanket They should not be taller than 30 cm after they are folded. program 30 cm About 30 cm If it exceeds 30 cm, use a laundry net, which is sold separately.
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How to Use the Washing Machine ■ Use this program separately from other washing programs. (Do not put How to use laundry into the tub.) the Tub Dry 1. Press the Power button to turn on the power. program 2. Select the Tub Dry program. 3.
List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Fuzzy Program Delicate Blanket Water Save Regular Gentle Powerful Maximum 14 kg 7.0 kg 3 kg 14 kg load 53 to 98 L 53 to 103 L (adjusted 73 L 103 L (adjusted...
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List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Air Jet Soak Program Speedy Small Load Maximum 7 kg 1 kg 7 kg 11 kg load 53 to 103 L (adjusted 68 L 33 L Amount of automatically) water 53 to 77 L...
Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program To not spin the To reuse the wash To customize laundry because you If you want... water and separate the wash program are worried about your laundry wrinkles Wash ⇒ Rinse ⇒ Spin Wash ⇒ Rinse Operations Wash only Setting method...
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Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program If you want... To only rinse To rinse and spin To drain and spin Operations Rinse only Rinse ⇒ Spin Drain ⇒ Spin Setting method Turn on the power. Select the Fuzzy program. Set the amount of water. If the amount of water is not set, then 103 L is Cannot be used.
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Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program ■ Repeatedly press the corresponding buttons until the wash, rinse, and spin settings you want are set. If the indicator is not lit, that operation is not performed. ■ If you are adding water to the tub with a bucket, turn the power on fi rst. The drain valve remains open while the power is off so the water will drain out.
In Case of Power Outage The washing machine is equipped with a fully automatic restart function. If there is a If a power outage occurs while the washing machine is operating, the power outage cycle (i.e., wash, rinse, or spin) at that time is saved, and when the power is restored, operation restarts automatically from the interrupted cycle.
Care and Maintenance 1. Press down on the knob on the top of the lint filter (cassette type) Cleaning and pull it towards you. the lint fi lter 2. Open the lint filter (cassette type) to the sides and remove the lint (cassette type) that is inside.
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Care and Maintenance 1. Pull the softener dispenser towards you and remove it. Cleaning 2. Pull off the softener cap. the softener 3. Use a brush or something to clean the parts. dispenser 4. Reverse the procedure to replace the softener dispenser. ■...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause ● Does not operate The power plug is not inserted in the power outlet. ● There is a power outage. ● The time delay wash function is being used. ● It is wet, even though it is There may be moisture or water left in the tub or hoses from the the fi...
Error Codes Error Description Things to check Solution code ● Laundry Check if the laundry overload? Decrease the laundry overload amount according to the instruction on page 14-15. ● Water is not Is the tap open? Check the tap, water supplied supply inlet fi...
How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Do not use a damaged power plug, doing so is dangerous. Contact a Safety repair center that is certifi ed by the manufacturer to replace the plug. precautions ■ If the outlet you are using is a 2-pin outlet, use an adapter to change from three pins to two pins.
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How to Install the Washing Machine 1. Lay the washing machine down on its back. Installing 2. Pull the drain hose out of the washing machine. the drain hose 3. Insert the narrow part of the drain hose into the clamp on the washing machine.
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How to Install the Washing Machine Water supply hose Connecting ● to the tap ■ The optimum water pressure is 0.03 to 0.8 MPa. ■ Use a horizontal tap. Horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap Connect the water supply hose to the water supply inlet on the washing machine.
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How to Install the Washing Machine * Water supply hose with one-touch joint 1. Loosen the top connector. Rubber seal Top connector Fixing screw Bottom connector ● If the diameter of the tap is larger than the connector ring, remove the ring.
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How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Connect the washing machine correctly to a grounded AC power Connecting supply. the power ■ The voltage of the power supply must match the voltage rating of the washing machine. ■ Do not use extension cords or overload the power outlet by using power strips.