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Instruction Manual

Washing Machine

Fully Automatic

Model

SF-170ZCV
SF-160ZCV
SF-150ZCV

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.

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Contents

Preparation for use

Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal .... 2
Hints and Tips for Eco-friendly Washing ...... 2
Safety Instructions .......................................... 3
Installation ........................................................ 5

 

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Parts and Accessories ................................ 5

 

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Control Panel and Display ........................... 6

 

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Before You Start Washing ........................... 8

Operation

How to Use the Washing Machine ................. 9
Program Overview ........................................... 18
List of Programs .............................................. 19

 

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Partial Operations Using the Normal Program .. 24

In Case of Power Outage ................................ 27

Maintenance

Care and Maintenance .................................... 28
Troubleshooting .............................................. 29
Error Codes ...................................................... 30
How to Install the Washing Machine ............. 31
Customer Service ............................................ 35
Specifi cations .................................................. 35

For household use only

Summary of Contents for SF-150ZCV

Page 1: ...U D WHU HY HO D VK 5LQ VH 6SLQ 0H PR U 7XE OHDQ 7XE U 3UR JUD P 6WD UW 3DXVH 7LPH HIW 0LQ 0LQ 0LQ 7LPH V DWH U HY HO K Contents Preparation for use Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal 2 Hints and Tips for Eco friendly Washing 2 Safety Instructions 3 Installation 5 n Parts and Accessories 5 n Control Panel and Display 6 n Before You Start Washing 8 Operation How to Use the Washing Machine 9 Pro...

Page 2: ...g 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 Keep to the load limit of each program n This washing machine features power saving operations with a built in inverter control...

Page 3: ...truction 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 or on an unstable surface This may cause injury or malfunction...

Page 4: ...ater does not flow easily 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 together such as blankets when washing them n Do not use a laundry net that is larger than 40 cm 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 the l...

Page 5: ...s 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 Powdered Detergent Powdered Bleach Dispenser Softener Dispenser Liquid Detergent Liquid Bleach Dispenser ...

Page 6: ...nt or program If you want to cancel water supply press this but ton again This function 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 Water Power button Changes the strength of the water flow The strength of the water flow changes each time this button is pressed Water flow strength is sh...

Page 7: ... be set between 3 to 24 minutes Water Level button You can set the amount of Water each time you press the Water Level button Delay Timer button In the Delay Timer mode the delay time can be set between 3 and 12 hours Lights in the Delay Timer mode 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 l...

Page 8: ...r 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 cold Page 28 Care and Maintenance n When using softeners or bleaches follow t...

Page 9: ...perations with the Wash Rinse and Spin buttons n You can switch on the Auto Self Clean function with 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 your laundry Press the Auto Self Clean button again while the power is on to deactivate the function Set the operations XWR 6HOI OHDQ 1RUPDO 3UHZDVK OD...

Page 10: ...ing 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 as the washing...

Page 11: ...ns 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 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 ...

Page 12: ...ton to turn on the power Select the Blanket program Press the Start Pause button Add detergent and close the lid Items you can wash with the Blanket program Washable quilts Machine washable quilts 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 ...

Page 13: ...s displayed 4 Press the Start Pause button and open the lid add tub cleaner according to the package to the tub Liquid peroxide based bleach is also effective as a tub cleaner Since the required amount of bleach varies depending on the type of bleach follow the instructions on the package of bleach 5 Close the lid and press the Start Pause button n Water is added to the maximum level to wash away d...

Page 14: ...let Adding Detergent and laundry Normal Soiled Items Sensing Dissolving about 20 minutes Prewash Draining Operation Press the Power button to turn on the power Select the Prewash program Press the Start Pause button Put the detergent and close the lid When the Beep sounds open the lid to add the Laundry and Detergent Then close the lid Others n Please put additional laundry and detergent within 15...

Page 15: ... n Do not wash with clothes which are susceptible to cause color fading n Do not wash easy to shrink clothes such as wool n Do not wash easily damageable clothes such as rayon or silk n Beware of burns when opening the lid by temporary stopping the operation as the washing water and inside components might be hot Others n Water droplets might stick to inside of the lid Please wipe with a dry cloth...

Page 16: ...n or silk n Beware of burns when opening the lid by temporary stopping the operation as the washing water and inside components might be hot Others n Water droplets might stick to inside of the lid Please wipe with a dry cloth after using the washing machine n As additional heating is carried out when temperature does not reach to the specified degree operation time might be extended n Beware of bu...

Page 17: ...out the suit after the operation to dry it in the shade with a breeze n If the suit is left over in the basket for long smell might be transferred n Beware of burns since hot water of more than 60 C might be drained n Beware of burns when opening the lid by temporary stopping the operation as the washing water and inside components might be hot Others n Do not put any detergent bleaching or soften...

Page 18: ... heavily soiled durable clothes 13 6 kg 12 8 kg 12 kg Blanket For washable large items such as duvets blankets bedspreads etc 3 kg 3 kg 3 kg Energy Save Eco operation that saves energy that provides the same washing performance as the Normal program 17 kg 16 kg 15 kg Water Save Eco operation that saves water that provides the same washing performance as the Normal program 17 kg 16 kg 15 kg Heavy F...

Page 19: ... of laundry exceeds 80 the process will be Spin Shower Rinse 1 time and Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time 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 Normal Rinse 1 time Water Injection Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal R...

Page 20: ...es Normal Rinse 2 times 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 times Water Injection Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 1 time or Water Injection Rinse 1 time Spin Time 3 min 6 min 9 min 1 3 6 9 min or none 1 3 6 9...

Page 21: ...103 L 33 to 98 L 33 to 103 L Wash 48 min 15 min 18 min 3 9 12 15 18 24 min or none 12 15 18 21 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 Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water Injection ...

Page 22: ...inse 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 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 2 times Water Injection Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times Water Injection Rinse 3 times none Normal Rinse 1 time or Water Injectio...

Page 23: ...and centrifugal force rinse out detergent more effectively n 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 n It has the potential not to be enough for max load according to the kind of clothes n Even if you set the delay timer it may start so...

Page 24: ... 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 according to th...

Page 25: ...annot 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 before rin...

Page 26: ...in a range from 33 to 103 L 33 L 40 L 47 L 54 L 61 L 68 L 75 L 82 L 88 L 93 L 98 L 103 L SF 160ZCV n You can set the amount of water each time you press the Water Level button in a range from 33 to 105 L 33 L 40 L 47 L 54 L 61 L 68 L 75 L 82 L 88 L 94 L 100 L 105 L n Repeatedly press the Water Level buttons until the wash rinse and spin settings you want are set If the indicator is not lit that op...

Page 27: ... the lock 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 butto...

Page 28: ...quid detergent 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...

Page 29: ...ng process Is water added automatically up to the set water level if the water level falls because water is absorbed by the laundry During operating is normal case 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 The washing machine stops during the spin cycle and starts adding water Are clothes unba...

Page 30: ...like cotton blankets or jeans or too many large items like sheets Is the 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 Are there any foreign...

Page 31: ...hey freeze Do not install the washing machine outside or any other place where there is a risk of freezing n Install the washing machine on a solid level floor to avoid excessive vibration 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 caus...

Page 32: ... or crimped n Spread a cloth on the ground before laying the washing machine down on its back to prevent damaging it n 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 n Keep the top of the drain hose no more than 10 cm above the floor if it crosses a door sill or something...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ... this leg Lower this leg 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 2 Check the horizontal level Following the figure attach the weight at the end of thread and drop down can check by simplicity If show the same ga...

Page 35: ...ons Width 640 mm x Depth 696 mm x Height 1080 mm Weight 49 kg Model SF 150ZCV 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 185 L Normal program Water pressure 0 03 to 0 8 MPa 0 3 to 8 Kgf cm2 Dimensions Width 640 mm x Depth 696 mm x Height 1080 mm Weight 49 kg Customer Service If the washing machin...

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