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3WPL085661-2

Operating & Installation Instructions

Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Model SF-140SV

EN

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing machine.

 

 Please read these operating & installation instructions carefully for proper 
operation of the machine.

 

Please keep these operating & installation 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 16

In Case of Power Outage 

19

Care and Maintenance 

20

Troubleshooting 22

Error Codes 

23

How to Install the Washing Machine 

24

Customer Service 

29

Speci

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Summary of Contents for SF-140SV

Page 1: ...stallation 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 16 In Case of Power Outage 19 Care and Maintenance 20 Troubleshoo...

Page 2: ... 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 Keep to the load limit of each program This washing machine features power saving operations with a built in inverter controller which enables the ma...

Page 3: ...ly 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 Risk of fire electric shock current leakage or product damage Do not install the washing machine on a board with castors or on an unstable surface This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration The washing machine must be grounded ...

Page 4: ...tub before operating the washing machine Check that no pets or small animals are in the tub Do not wash items such as raincoats wet suits ski suits sleeping bags cushions pillows shoes or other things through which water does not flow easily The washing machine may not work properly or it could cause injury or damage the washing machine Always put detergent into the detergent dispenser when washin...

Page 5: ...oot caps 2 pieces Optional accessories Laundry net Refer to page 12 Part number PTSF 140JJS 001 Drain hose Lid Liquid detergent liquid bleach dispenser Pulsator Detergent dispenser Lint filter cassette type Adjustable foot Power cord Spirit level Tub Control panel Liquid Load Balancer Softener dispenser Lid lock ...

Page 6: ...rding to the program Press and hold this button to add water during washing or rinsing The amount of detergent is shown on the display when the Detergent indicator is lit The display shows the number of scoops of powder detergent Each scoop is 35 g Lights the Water Level indicator and shows the amount of water to be used for washing in liters on the display Enabled only when the Fuzzy program is s...

Page 7: ...e setting is switched off at the time of shipment from the factory Once switched on the Auto Self Clean function operates every time you do your laundry Change the combination or settings of wash rinse and spin operations The settings cannot be changed depending on the program Selects a spin speed from 400 600 or 800 r min depending on the type of clothing Sets the time from 3 to 12 hours later fo...

Page 8: ...n cycle and could cause injury or malfunction Waterproof items such as a wet suit ski suit 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 use...

Page 9: ... water flow strength depending on the type of clothing and degree of soiling with the Hydro Changer button Page 6 Control Panel and Display You can change the combination or settings of wash rinse and spin operations with the Wash Rinse and Spin buttons You can select a spin speed depending on the type of clothing with the Spin Control button You can switch on the Auto Self Clean function with the...

Page 10: ... detergent follow the instructions on the package of detergent For liquid detergent follow the instructions on the package and add it to the liquid detergent liquid bleach dispenser Add softener to the softener dispenser according to the instructions on the package of softener It is added to the tub immediately before the final rinse For liquid bleach follow the instructions on the package and add...

Page 11: ...ng machine has started operation from rinsing The Auto Self Clean function cannot be set or cancelled during operation The Auto Self Clean function is automatically 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 sel...

Page 12: ...30 cm after they are folded About 30 cm 30 cm If it exceeds 30 cm use a laundry net which is sold separately Laundry net Product number PTSF 140JJS 001 2 Press the Power button to turn on the power 3 Select the Blanket program 4 Press the Start Pause button 5 Add detergent and close the lid Items you can wash with the Blanket program Washable quilts Machine washable quilts with synthetic polyester...

Page 13: ...se the Tub Clean program How to use the Tub Dry program Use this program separately from other washing programs Do not put laundry into the tub 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power 2 Select the Tub Dry program 3 Close the lid and press the Start Pause button The tub spins quickly the same as the regular spin cycle to remove the water from the tub Use this program separately from other was...

Page 14: ...3 9 12 15 18 24 min or none 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 Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time Water Injection Rinse 1 time or none Normal Rinse 3...

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

Page 16: ...et automatically based on the weight of the laundry 4 Set the operations 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 spin speed with the Spin Control button Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button 5 Press the...

Page 17: ...ot be used 4 Set the operations Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the spin time with the Spin button Set the spin speed with the Spin Control button Set the spin time with the Spin button Set the spin speed with the Spin Control button 5 Press the Start Pause button to start Remarks Drains water and spins before rins...

Page 18: ...0 L 53 L You can set the spin time each time you press the Spin button in a range of 1 to 9 minutes and no spinning 9 Min 6 Min 3 Min 1 Min No setup You can set the wash time each time you press the Wash button in a range from 3 to 24 minutes and no washing 18 Min 24 Min 15 Min 12 Min 9 Min 3 Min No washing You can set the spin speed each time you press the Spin Control button from 400 to 600 to 8...

Page 19: ...is operating the cycle i e wash rinse or spin at that time is saved and when the power is restored operation restarts automatically 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 press the Start Pause button to release the lock If there is a power outage t n e m l al n ...

Page 20: ... Open the lint filter cassette type to the sides and remove the lint that is inside 3 Reverse the procedure to replace the lint filter cassette type 1 2 3 Open the detergent dispenser and wipe away any leftover detergent The detergent dispenser is made to come off if it is lifted above a certain angle If it comes off press on both sides of the detergent dispenser and replace it in its original pos...

Page 21: ...d some will remain in the dispenser 3 2 1 1 Close the tap 2 Disconnect the water supply hose from the top of the washing machine 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 solvents such as alcohol or benzine If y...

Page 22: ...o a longer water supply time The washing machine stops during the spin cycle and starts adding water If the 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...

Page 23: ...bbling 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 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 a...

Page 24: ...an earth 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 pla...

Page 25: ...tepped 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 door sill or somet...

Page 26: ... Use a horizontal tap Horizontal 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 Securely fasten the water supply hose to the tap and be sure there is no water leakage ...

Page 27: ...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 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 Be...

Page 28: ...oosen Lock 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...

Page 29: ...vice center you will need to tell them the model of the washing machine describe the malfunction and give them your address and phone number Specifications Model SF 140SV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine Standard water level 103 L maximum water level Standard amount of water used 187 L Fuzzy program operation Water pressure 0 03 to 0 8 MPa 0 3 to 8 Kgf cm2 Dimen...

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