Hitachi SF-180XWV, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...nstallation instructions for future reference Contents Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal 2 Hints and Tips for Eco friendly Washing 2 Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Accessories 5 Control Panel and Display 6 Before You Start Washing 8 How to Use the Washing Machine 9 List of Programs 14 Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program 18 In Case of Power Outage 21 Care and Maintenance 21 Troublesho...

Page 2: ...nces you are no longer using Cut off the power cord and dispose of it with the plug If you wish to discard this product contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Hints and Tips for Eco friendly Washing Keep to the load limit of each program This washing machine features power saving operations with a built in inverter controller which enables the machine t...

Page 3: ...bilities or lack of experience and knowledge To use the washing machine safely supervision and instruction is necessary Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain ÆRisk of fire electric shock current leakage corrosion or product damage Do not install the washing machine on a board with castors or on an unstable surface ÆThis may cau...

Page 4: ...t could cause injury or damage the washing machine Do not fold and stack large items together such as blankets when washing them Do not use a laundry net that is larger than 40 cm on a side ÆThe clothes may become off balance and cause abnormal vibration during the spin cycle Do not load laundry over the lower part of the liquid load balancer dotted line ÆDoing so could cause laundry to fly out of...

Page 5: ...ry Net Refer to page 12 Part number PTSF 200XWV 014 Drain Hose Lid Dispenser For detergent bleach softener Dispenser Pulsator Lid Lock Lid Open Button Lint Filter cassette type Adjustable Foot Power Cord Tub Control Panel Liquid Load Balancer Powdered Detergent Powdered Bleach Dispenser Liquid Detergent Liquid Bleach Dispenser Softener Dispenser ...

Page 6: ... is available during the washing and normal rinsing processes This button does not function if the water level has already reached highest level of each program Changes the strength of the water flow The strength of the water flow changes each time this button is pressed Water flow strength is shown on the Water Level Timer indicator 0 normal 1 strong 2 stronger 1 weak 2 weaker This function is av...

Page 7: ...elease the lock press the Start Pause button to pause operation The lock is automatically released after a short time When the lid is opened it shows the water level When the lid is closed it shows the remaining time Adjusts the delay time and water level The maximum amount of water that can be set varies according to the program In the Delay Timer mode the delay time can be set between 3 and 12 h...

Page 8: ... could cause injury or malfunction Waterproof items such as a wet suit ski suit shower curtain etc Items with non slip rubber backing such as door mats Cushions pillows shoes etc Use an appropriate amount of detergent according to the Detergent indicator on the washing machine The type and amount of detergent depend on the type of fabric volume load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water...

Page 9: ... washing machine automatically switches itself off Press the Power button again to turn on the power Select a program with the Program button ÆPage 14 List of Programs You can change the combination or settings of wash rinse and spin operations with the Wash Rinse and Spin buttons You can switch on the Auto Self Clean function with the Auto Self Clean button ÆPage 11 How to use the Auto Self Clean...

Page 10: ...in 1 hour Adding clothes partway through a program Press the Start Pause button to pause operation and add your clothes The lid is locked while the tub is spinning so wait until the tub stops completely and the lid lock is automatically released After adding the clothes close the lid and press the Start Pause button to restart operation Note It is not recommended to add a large amount of clothes a...

Page 11: ...omatically cancelled when The spin time is manually set to 1 minute Spin only operation is set No spinning is set Depending on the type and degree of dirt some dirt may not be washed with the Auto Self Clean function If the washing machine is seldom used some dirt may not be washed with the Auto Self Clean function To clean the tub more completely we recommend using the Tub Clean program along wit...

Page 12: ...lts with synthetic polyester batting When not using the optional laundry net 150 cm x 200 cm or smaller and less than 1 5 kg When using the optional laundry net 174 cm x 225 cm or smaller and less than 2 kg Laundry net Product number PTSF 200XWV 014 Washable blankets Up to 3 kg of synthetic blankets that are labeled as hand washable For electric blankets follow the instructions for the electric bl...

Page 13: ...ollow the instructions on the package of bleach 5 Close the lid Water is added to the maximum level to wash away dirt you cannot see on the tub and outer tub After that Normal Rinse is performed twice to flush out any remaining dirt or tub cleaner 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power 2 Select a program 3 Press the Delay Timer Water Level Switching button and select the time to finish wash...

Page 14: ...ase of laundry exceeds 80 the process will be Spin Shower Rinse 1 time and Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 time Water Injection Rinse 3 time none Normal Rinse 1 times or Water Injection Rinse 1 times Normal Rinse 1 time Water Injection Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water...

Page 15: ...Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Water Injection Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water Injection Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 time Water Injection Rinse 3 time or none Normal Rinse 1 times or Water Injection Rinse 1 times Spin Time 3 min 6 min 3 min 1 3 6 9 mi...

Page 16: ... to 112 L 131 to 148 L Wash 48 min 15 min 25 min 3 9 12 15 18 24 min or none Rinse Spin Shower Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time In case of laundry exceeds 80 the process will be Spin Shower Rinse 1 time and Normal Rinse 1 time Spin Shower Rinse 2 times Spin Shower Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 time Water Injection Rinse 3 time...

Page 17: ...werful shower and centrifugal force rinse out detergent more effectively The clear part of the lid and control panel may become foggy or may form dew on the edge of lid if you use hot water to wash your laundry however this is not abnormal Wipe it off after washing your laundry It has the potential not to be enough for max load according to the kind of clothes Even if you set the delay timer it ma...

Page 18: ...ions Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the spin time with the Spin button Set the wash time with the Wash button Press Rinse button repeatedly until rinse indicator turns off Press Spin button repeatedly until spin indicator turns off Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Press...

Page 19: ...edly until wash indicator turns off Press Spin button repeatedly until spin indicator turns off Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the spin time with the Spin button Press Wash button repeatedly until wash indicator turns off Set the spin time with the Spin button Press Wash button repeatedly until wash indicator turns off Press Rinse button repeatedly until rinse indicato...

Page 20: ... each time you press the Water Level button in a range from 88 to 147 L 147 L 141 L 135 L 131 L 128 L 124 L 88 L 94 L 101 L 106 L 112 L 118 L SF 180XWV You can set the spin time each time you press the Spin button in a range of 1 to 9 minutes and no spinning No setup 9 Min 6 Min 3 Min 1 Min You can set the wash time each time you press the Wash button in a range from 3 to 24 minutes and no washing...

Page 21: ...ton to restart from the interrupted cycle If there is a power outage during the spin cycle the lid is locked and cannot be opened After the power is restored and press the power button to power on the lock is released Care and Maintenance Cleaning the lint filter cassette type 1 Press down on the knob on the top of the lint filter cassette type and pull it towards you 2 Open the lint filter casset...

Page 22: ...r 3 4 Guide Rib 2 1 1 Close the tap 2 Disconnect the water supply hose from the top of the washing machine Water in the hose may be drained when you disconnect the hose 3 Use a brush or something to clean the water supply inlet of the washing machine 4 Reverse the procedure to replace the water supply hose Clean the machine body Wipe the outside of the washing machine with a soft cloth Do not use ...

Page 23: ... laundry is extremely off balance when the spin cycle starts the spin cycle stops and the rinse cycle starts to rebalance the laundry After the load is rebalanced the spin cycle starts again During the spin cycle the tub spins increasingly faster This is to more efficiently remove water Sound of water is heard when the tub moves That is the sound of water in the Liquid Load Balancer which is used ...

Page 24: ...r is the floor under the washing machine slanted Are there any unwashable things in the tub Page 8 Preparation of the laundry sorting the laundry Add a few more items to wash If there is only one item in the tub it is likely to become unbalanced C8 The lid cannot be locked Is the lid closed Are there any foreign objects in the lock Check that the lid is completely closed Check that there are no fo...

Page 25: ...rth wire if the electric outlet is a 3 pin type with earth terminal The hoses may be damaged or rupture if they freeze Do not install the washing machine outside or any other place where there is a risk of freezing Install the washing machine on a solid level floor to avoid excessive vibration and noise Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid place such as a bathroom or a place ex...

Page 26: ... out and damaged stepped on or crimped Spread a cloth on the ground before laying the washing machine down on its back to prevent damaging it Use a knife to cut the end of the drain hose at a 45 degree angle because if the drain channel is shallow and the end of the drain hose is blocked it could cause a malfunction Keep the top of the drain hose no more than 10 cm above the floor if it crosses a ...

Page 27: ...orizontal tap Extension tap Square tap Connect the water supply hose to the water supply inlet on the washing machine Check that the rubber seal is in the hose connector Rubber seal Connector Water supply hose for screw type tap is optional Part No BD W80MV 151 Securely fasten the water supply hose to the tap and be sure there is no water leakage ...

Page 28: ...r Rotate the bottom connector so there is no water leakage Close the tap so you can remove the water supply hose from the bottom connector Next pull off the hose and lower the clasp 3 Attach the water supply hose to the bottom connector and lower the clasp Bottom connector Water supply hose Make sure the union nut between the water supply hose and the washing machine is firmly tightened Before ope...

Page 29: ...ock nut Adjustable foot Raise Rotate the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to loosen it and then rotate the adjustable foot to stabilize the washing machine Tighten Lock nut When the adjustment is finished rotate the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to tighten it If any of the following problems or other abnormalities occur immediately unplug the power plug and contact your local servic...

Page 30: ... 268 L Fuzzy program operation Water pressure 0 03 to 0 8 MPa 0 3 to 8 Kgf cm2 Dimensions Width 724 mm x Depth 744 mm x Height 1109 mm Weight 68 kg Model SF 200XWV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine Standard water level 148 L maximum water level Standard amount of water used 260 L Fuzzy program operation Water pressure 0 03 to 0 8 MPa 0 3 to 8 Kgf cm2 Dimensions W...

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