Hitachi SF-140TE, Instruction Manual

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Sorting of the laundry
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Sort laundry according to the type of fabric and care label symbols (cottons, blended fabrics, synthetics,
wool, hand washable items, etc.).
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Do not wash extremely small loads, such as only a pair of jeans.
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This may cause abnormal vibration during the spin cycle.
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Separate colored and white items.
Risk of injury!
Do not wash the following items through which water does not fl ow easily, because doing so creates
abnormal vibration during the spin cycle and 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.
Detergents and additives
n Use an appropriate amount of detergent according to the detergent indicator of the washing machine.
The type and amount of detergent vary depend on the 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.
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Too much detergent can result in excess foam, which reduces rinse e ffi ciency 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 cold.
 Page 23: Care and Maintenance
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When using softeners or bleaches, follow the instructions on the package.
* If water pressure is unstable during operation, it may cause the water remaining in Detergent and
Softener box.
Preparation Before Use
Preparation of the laundry
n Remove foreign objects, if any (coins, safety pins, etc.).
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Put delicate clothes (knits, lingerie, etc.) in a net.
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Remove large lumps of lint, mud, sand, hair, and pet hair from laundry, if any.
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Tie strings and close fasteners, if applicable.
Check the label Put delicate clothes
in a net
Remove foreign
objects
Knot the long strips,
zip or button
Separate colored and
white items