Customer Service ..........30 Consumption Values ........31 Specifi cations ..........31 For household use only Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi front loading washing machine. ■ Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper operation of the machine. ■ Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.
Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal Disposing of the packaging The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Safety Instructions WARNING Issues which could cause death or serious injury. General safety n Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance. This could cause malfunction, fi re, electric shock or injury. For repair, please contact your local service center. n Do not put fi...
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Safety Instructions Child safety n Keep packaging out of reach of children and babies. Danger of suff ocation. n Do not let children climb onto the washing machine or open the drum door, and do not leave a box or chair near the washing machine which could enable children to climb onto it.
Parts and Accessories Detergent Dispenser Softener Cap Dispenser : For fabric softener Dispenser : For prewash Dispenser : For main wash Drain Hose Control Panel Door Handle Door Lock Power Cord Emergency Door Lock Release Drain Filter Filter Cover Adjustable Feet (4 pcs.) Packed-In Accessories Either type of water supply hose is packed in by Hose Guide...
Control Panel and Display Power button Start/Pause button Jog Dial Temperature button Spin button Prewash button Intensive button Extra Rinse button Rinse Hold button (Child Lock) Timer button Memory button LED multi function display Auto Self Clean button Press this button to switch power on and off . If no program is selected or Power button no button is pressed for 10 minutes, the washing machine automatically switches itself off...
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Control Panel and Display Allows you to store a customized wash cycle which you use frequently. Memory button symbol is shown on the display. LED multi function Displays all cycle information, remaining time and error codes. display Water temperature symbol is on when the heater is off (Cold setting). Spin speed (No Spin) : Spin is cancelled and rinsed water is drained in Rinse process only.
Control Panel and Display The following symbols are displayed when washing time is prolonged due to : ● Excessive foam in the drum. Pouring in extra water to remove excessive foam. The symbol on the left lights. ● Imbalance in the drum. ...
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Before You Start Washing Sorting of the laundry n Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric and care label symbol (cottons, mixed fi bers, synthetics, wool, hand wash, etc.). n Do not wash too small amount of laundry such as only a pair of jeans. ...
How to Use the Washing Machine Sort and load the laundry n Sort the laundry according to type of fabric, care label symbol, color and degree of soiling. Page 9 : Preparation of the washing. n Do not exceed the maximum load. n Close the door.
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How to Use the Washing Machine Press the Start/Pause button n The washing machine starts to detect laundry size, fabric type and water temperature before setting the wash time. n The wash time displayed on the remaining time indicator varies according to the conditions. n Page 7 : Control Panel and Display.
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How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Auto Self Clean function Press the Power button to turn on the power. Select a program. Press the Auto Self Clean button, and then press the Start/Pause button. n The setting is switched off at the time of shipment from the factory. Once it is switched on, the Auto Self Clean function operates every time you do your laundry.
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How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Memory function 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power. 2 Select and adjust the program as desired. 3 Press the Memory button for 3 seconds, then the setting is memorized. 4 Press the Start/Pause button.
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How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Tub Clean program n Use this program separately from any washing program. 1 Press the Power button to switch power on. 2 Select the Tub Clean program. 3 Press the Start/Pause button. 4 The Remaining Time indicator shows ‘- - -’...
Program Overview Model / Max Load Program Type of Laundry / Notes 90XFV 80XFV For daily washing of cotton and linen items such as shirts, Cotton 9 kg 8 kg underwear, towels, bed linen and table linen. For cotton and linen items. Eco operation that saves energy and water that provides the same washing performance as the Cotton Cotton Eco 9 kg...
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Selectable Options Temperature Spin Setting Auto Self Setting Clean Prewash Intensive Extra Rinse Rinse Hold Timer 400-1600r/min, /30-90ºC No Spin 400-1600r/min, 30-60ºC No Spin 400-800r/min, /30ºC No Spin 400-1200r/min, /30-60ºC No Spin 400-1200r/min, /30-60ºC No Spin 400-800r/min, /30ºC/40ºC No Spin 400-1600r/min, 40-90ºC No Spin...
In Case of Emergency In the event of a power outage The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function. If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/spin) at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle automatically restarts from the beginning.
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Care and Maintenance Cleaning the drain fi lter Drain fi lter Filter cover Risk of injury! Hot water may come out from the drain tube and drain fi lter. – Do not open the drain fi lter when a program is running. –...
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Care and Maintenance Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1 Remove the detergent dispenser. Push the dent Pull the detergent dispenser while pushing the dent. 2 Remove dirt or detergent remaining in the detergent dispenser casing with a brush. Detergent dispenser casing 3 Wash the detergent dispenser with water.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Door cannot be ● There is still some water in the ● Run the Drain program to drain opened. washing machine. water. ● Child lock may be activated. ● Deactivate the child lock. (See page 7) ●...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Rinsing begins ● If there is imbalance in the drum, ● This is not a malfunction. before spinning rinsing restarts automatically to fi nishes. correct it for safety reasons. The drum stops ● If there is imbalance in the drum, ●...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Unusual noise or ● The transport bolts may not have ● Remove the transport bolts before vibration been removed. using. ● The washing machine may be ● Install the washing machine on a installed on a sloping or unstable horizontal, stable surface.
Error Codes Code Description Possible Cause Solution Water is not ● Water tap may not be turned on. Check water tap, water supplied. ● Water inlet fi lter may be clogged. inlet fi lter, water line and ● Water line or water hose may be frozen. water hose.
Make sure to earth the unit. Failure to earth the unit may cause electric shock if an electric leak takes place. Dimensions W:600 mm BD-80XFV BD-90XFV 584 mm 624 mm H:850 mm (*820 mm) 560 mm...
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How to Install the Washing Machine Removing the transport bolts n Remove the four transport bolts and insert the cover caps using the packed-in 13 mm box spanner. n The transport bolts must always be removed before using the washing machine for the fi rst time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g.
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How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting the water supply Water supply hose ● n Optimum water pressure is 0.03-0.8MPa. n Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water apparatus. n Use a horizontal tap. Horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap Connect the water supply hose to the rear panel of the washing machine.
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How to Install the Washing Machine n Make sure that the union nut between the water supply hose and main unit is tightly screwed. n Turn the tap on to check if the water supply hose is properly connected before starting. If it is loosely connected, water leakage may occur.
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How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting the power n Connect the washing machine to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket only. n The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specifi cation on the washing machine. n Connection specifi...
How to Install the Washing Machine Checking after installation 1 Turn on the water tap and close the washing machine door. 2 Press the Power button to switch power on. 3 Select the Cotton program and press the Start/Pause button. 4 After 5 minutes, check if there is no water leakage from anywhere.