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Instruction Manual

Washing Machine

Fully Automatic

Model

SF-140TE

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing 
machine.

 

 Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper 
operation of the machine.

 

Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.

Contents

Preparation for use

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
Preparation Before Use................................... 8

Operation

How to Use the Washing Machine ................. 9
Program Overview ........................................... 15
List of Programs .............................................. 16
How to Customize the Program ..................... 19
In Case of Power Outage ................................ 22

Maintenance

Care and Maintenance .................................... 23
Troubleshooting .............................................. 24
Error Codes ...................................................... 25
How to Install the Washing Machine ............. 26
How to use Plug Spacer.................................. 26
How to Install The Rat Guard ......................... 27
Customer Service ............................................ 30
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For household use only

Summary of Contents for SF-140TE

Page 1: ... Waste Disposal 2 Hints and Tips for Eco friendly Washing 2 Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Accessories 5 Control Panel and Display 6 Preparation Before Use 8 Operation How to Use the Washing Machine 9 Program Overview 15 List of Programs 16 How to Customize the Program 19 In Case of Power Outage 22 Maintenance Care and Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting 24 Error Codes 25 How to Install the Washing Ma...

Page 2: ...nces are not worthless rubbish Environment conscious recycling can reclaim them to valuable new materials Risk of death Unplug the power plug from appliances 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 n Ke...

Page 3: ...luding children unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Installation n Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain Risk of fire electric shock current leakage corrosion or product damage n Do not install the washing machine on a board with castors...

Page 4: ...ns pillows shoes shower curtain The washing machine may not work properly or it could cause injury or damage the washing machine n Do not fold and stack large items such as blankets together when washing them n Do not use a laundry net that is larger than 40cm on a side The clothes may become off balance and cause abnormal vibration during the spin cycle n Do not load laundry over the lower part of...

Page 5: ...ces Optional accessories Laundry Net Refer to page 12 Part number PTSF 140JJS 001 Drain Hose Lid Dispenser For detergent bleach softener Lid Lock Adjustable Foot Power Cord Pulsator Lint Filter cassette type Liquid Load Balancer Powder Detergent Powder Bleach Dispenser Softener Dispenser Liquid Detergent Liquid Bleach Dispenser ...

Page 6: ...tton to select the program The program changes each time the button is pressed Auto Self Clean button Auto Self Clean function automatically cleans both inner and outer tubs to keep the washing machine clean This setting is switched off at the time of shipment from the factory Once switched on the Auto Self Clean function operates every time you wash your laundry Spin button Press this button to ch...

Page 7: ...een 3 and 12 hours Lights in the Delay Timer mode When this mode is on Delay Timer button is lighted Displays all cycle Information remaining time and error codes HOD 7LPHU DWHU HYHO DVK 5LQVH 6SLQ 7LPH HIW 0LQ 0LQ 0LQ 7LPHV DWHU HYHO K A B C D E Lid lock The Lid is locked when this symbol is lighted Adjust the Water Level of program shown as Water Level Remaining time of the program shown as Time...

Page 8: ...type of fabric volume load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Use less detergent if The load is small The laundry is not very dirty n Too much detergent can result in excess foam which reduces rinse efficiency or may cause a water leak n Depending on the detergent brand detergent may not dissolve completely in the detergent tray if the water pressure is low or the water is too col...

Page 9: ...adjust the program n Select a program with the Program button Page 16 List of Programs n You can change the combination or settings of wash rinse and spin operations by the Wash Rinse and Spin buttons n You can activate the Auto Self Clean function by the Auto Self Clean button Page 11 How to use the Auto Self Clean function Once switched on the Auto Self Clean function operates every time you do ...

Page 10: ...e n For liquid bleach follow the instructions on the package and add it to the liquid detergent liquid bleach dispenser n The speed that the lid closes may vary depending on the temperature however this is not an abnormality Pausing a program Press the Start Pause button The washing machine will switch itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour Adding clothes partway through a program Press th...

Page 11: ...hed to eliminate dirt and mold n To deactivate the Auto Self Clean function press the Auto Self Clean button again while the power is on The Auto Self Clean function runs just before the spin cycle begins in each program The Auto Self Clean function runs even when the washing machine has started operation from rinsing The Auto Self Clean function cannot be set or cancelled during operation The Aut...

Page 12: ...ou can wash with the Blanket program are as follows Washable quilts Blanket can be washed without laundry net when its size is 150 cm x 200 cm or smaller and less than 1 5 kg Blanket should be washed in the laundry net when its size is Bigger than 150cm x 200cm up to 174cm x 225cm heavier than 1 5kg up to 2 0kg Laundry net Product number PTSF 140JJS 001 Washable blankets Up to 3 kg of synthetic bl...

Page 13: ...e maximum level to wash away invisible dirt from both outer and inner tubs Then normal rinse operation will be performed twice to flush out any remaining dirt and tub cleaner How to use the Delay Timer 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power 2 Select a program 3 Press the Delay Timer button and select the time to finish washing Each press of the button starting from 3 hours to 12 hours later...

Page 14: ... restarts automatically Beep Sounds Spin Drying Rinsing Washing additionally Water Inlet Adding laundry and Detergent Normal Soiled Items Sensing Dissolving Prewash Drain Spin about 20 minutes Lessthan 8kg Lid Open Lid Close Less than 2kg Operation Press the Power button to turn on the power Select the Prewash program Load laundry Press the Start Pause button Put the detergent and close the lid Wh...

Page 15: ...ogether at a time 10 kg Blanket For washable large items such as duvets blankets bedspreads etc 3 kg Delicate This is a gentle wash program for delicate items such as lingerie and thin lace curtains 7 kg Speedy This program lets you wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes and small items such as underwear 7 kg Energy Save This program provides an Eco operation by saving energy while assuring th...

Page 16: ... from Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water Injection Rinse 3 times none Normal Rinse 1 time or Water Injection Rinse 1 time Each time you press the Rinse button the setting changes in sequence from 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 Sp...

Page 17: ...on Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water Injection Rinse 3 times or none Each time you press the Rinse button the setting changes in sequence from 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 Each time you press the Rinse button the ...

Page 18: ...d 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 an abnormality Wipe it off after washing your laundry n Depending on the type of clothes maximum loading amount may slightly differ n Even if you set the delay timer it may start soon according to the required time of the program n Water flow is adjusted automatically...

Page 19: ...based on the weight of the laundry 4 Set the operations 1 2 3 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 1 Set the wash time with the Wash button 1 2 Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button 5 Press the Start Pause button to start Remarks Operates accordi...

Page 20: ... used Cannot be used 4 Set the operations 1 Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button 1 2 Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the spin time with the Spin button 1 Set the spin time with the Spin button 5 Press the Start Pause button to start Remarks Drains water and spins before rinsing Stops while the rinse water is still in the tub Drains water and spins bef...

Page 21: ...el button in a range from 35 to 90 L 35 L 40 L 45 L 50 L 55 L 60 L 65 L 70 L 75 L 80 L 85 L 90 L n Press the Water Level button until your desired setting of wash rinse and spin are displayed If the indicator is not lit that operation is not performed How to Customize the Program ...

Page 22: ...k is released n You can set the wash time each time you press the Wash button in a range from 3 to 24 minutes and no washing 24 Min 18 Min 15 Min 12 Min 9 Min 3 Min No washing n 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 spinning 9 Min 6 Min 3 Min 1 Min n You can set the number and type of rinses by pressing the Rinse button Each t...

Page 23: ...etergent and liquid bleach will not be added to the tub completely and some will remain in the dispenser Cleaning the water supply inlet 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 repla...

Page 24: ...ng the washing process Is water added automatically up to the set water level if the water level falls because water is absorbed by the laundry To keep the preset water level water may be added during operation Wash time is longer than the time that was set manually Is the water pressure low The operating time may increase due to a longer water supply time depending on the pressure level of tap wa...

Page 25: ... washing machine wobbling or 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 The lid cannot be locked Is the lid closed Check that the lid is completely closed Check that there are no foreign objects in the lock switch Are there any foreign objects in the lock switch The lid lock cannot be released Are ...

Page 26: ...and noise n Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain n Do not install the washing machine in a slippery or unstable location Doing so could cause abnormal vibration n Install the washing machine away from walls as shown below to avoid abnormal noise and vibration XWR 6HOI OHDQ 1RUPD O 3UHZD VK ODQNH W HDY DV 5 HIUHVK 6WDLQ DUH OOH...

Page 27: ... channel is shallow and the end of the drain hose is blocked it could cause a malfunction n Keep the top of the drain hose no more than 10 cm above the floor if it crosses a door sill or something else If it is higher than this the water has difficulty draining and a C2 error water does not drain may occur n Do not extend the drain hose more than 2 meters from the washing machine 2 m or less 10 cm o...

Page 28: ...connector ring remove the ring 2 Press up on the top connector so the rubber seal and the tap are firmly sealed Next tighten the 4 screws Top connector Rubber seal Bottom connector 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 bo...

Page 29: ...g height Tighten lock nut Adjustable leg Raise this leg Lower this leg Adjustable leg Foot Caps n Rotate the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to loosen it and then rotate the adjustable leg to stabilize the Washing Machine n When the adjustment is finished rotate the lock nut in the direction of the arrow to tighten it 4 Check the center of tub n When the Washing Machine is leveled please al...

Page 30: ...s Width 640 mm x Depth 684 mm x Height 1087 mm Weight 46 kg Customer Service If the washing machine malfunctions check the Instruction Manual thoroughly before you call for repairs If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact your local service center When you call the service center you will need to tell them the model of the washing machine describe the malfunction and give them yo...

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