Hitachi SF-180XWV, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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 General safety

Safety Instructions

This washing machine is designed for home use only. 
Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.

 Warning

Issues which could cause death or serious injury.

 Power source 

and cord

 Installation

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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine.

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This could cause malfunction, 

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Contact your local service center for repairs.

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Do not put 

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 ammable in or near the washing 

machine (gas, diesel, petroleum, thinner, alcohol, or clothes stained with 

these substances).

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This could cause an explosion or 

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Do not pour water on the washing machine when it is running.

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This could cause an electric shock.

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Do not climb on the washing machine. Do not place heavy object, drop any 

object or apply impact on the lid glass.

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This could cause lid glass breakage. If any scratch or breakage is found 

on lid glass, stop using the washing machine and contact your local 

service center to request inspection and repair.

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It is a malfunction if the tub is still spinning when the lid lock is released and 

you can open the lid. If this happens, do not touch the laundry inside the 

tub and stop using the washing machine immediately. Contact your local 

service center for repair.

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The washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) 

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 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.

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Risk of 

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 re, electric shock, current leakage, corrosion or product damage.

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Do not install the washing machine on a board with castors or on an 

unstable surface.

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This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.

■

The washing machine must be grounded if you use a two-pin plug adapter 

on the three-pin plug.

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Not doing so could cause an electric shock.

■

Use a new water supply hose to connect the washing machine to the water 

tap.

■

The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting if the washing machine is 

installed on a carpeted 

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 oor.

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Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.

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This could cause an electric shock.

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Use the rated voltage. Do not connect other devices to the same outlet.

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Using the washing machine and other electric appliances on the same 

outlet may cause the plug to overheat and result in 

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Clean off any dust on the power plug.

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A dirty or dusty plug may cause a 

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Do not use an electric socket or outlet that is damaged or loose.

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This could cause an electric shock, short circuit, or 

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Do not damage, cut, modify, bend, or fold the power cord.

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This could damage the power cord and cause a 

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Do not use an extension cord on the power cord.

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This could cause overheating or 

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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or 

repair shop authorized by the manufacturer to avoid risks.