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Operating & Installation Instructions

Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Model SF-P100XAV

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 

15

Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program 19

In Case of Power Outage 

22

Care and Maintenance 

22

Troubleshooting 24

Error Codes 

25

How to Install the Washing Machine 

26

Customer Service 

30

Specifi cations 

30

Summary of Contents for SF-P100XAV

Page 1: ...tion 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 15 Partial Operations Using the Fuzzy Program 19 In Case of Power Outage 22 Care and Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 2...

Page 2: ...nces 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 machine t...

Page 3: ...nce and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 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 Do not install the washing machine on a board with castors or on an unsta...

Page 4: ...the liquid load balancer dotted line Doing so could cause laundry to fly out of the tub during the spin cycle and damage the clothes or the washing machine or cause a water leak Always put detergent into the detergent dispenser when washing laundry Do not use water hotter than 50ºC Do not wash items together with coins pins or stones This may damage clothes or the washing machine or cause a water ...

Page 5: ...ad Balancer Powdered Detergent Powdered Bleach Liquid Detergent Liquid Bleach Attachments Check that the followings are contained in the washer package If not provided please contact your retailer immediately Water supply hose x 2 Water inlet cap Leg cap x 2 U Shape holder Drain hose assembly and Hose clamp Optional accessories Laundry Net Refer to page 12 Part number PTSF 140JJS 001 ...

Page 6: ... processes This button does not function if the water level has already reached highest level of each program Changes the strength of the water flow The strength of the water flow changes each time this button is pressed Water flow strength is shown on the indicator 0 normal 1 strong 2 stronger 1 weak 2 weaker This function is available during the washing and normal rinsing processes Selects progr...

Page 7: ...mber and time of rinsing spin time and delay timer while setting each item Show the water level after starting and weighting the laundry After that the remaining time You can show the water level again to pause the operation Selects the water temperature The water temperature changes each time this button is pressed Warm Hot and Cold indicator light on Hot Cold Warm Water Temp button Tips for Suit...

Page 8: ...ower curtain etc Items with non slip rubber backing such as door mats Cushions pillows shoes etc Use an appropriate amount of detergent according to the water level 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 used Use less detergent if The load is small The laundry is not very dirty Too much deter...

Page 9: ...ction operates every time you do your laundry Use program P10 to deactivate the function Before operation starts the laundry is weighed and water level appear on the display 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 This may be overcome by using detergent dissolved in 1 litre warm water Pour th...

Page 10: ...shing machine will switch itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour Adding clothes partway through a program Press the Start Pause button to pause operation and add your clothes The lid is locked while operating 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...

Page 11: ...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 seldom used some dirt may not be washed with the Auto Self Clean function To clean the tub more completely we recommend using the Tub Clean program along ...

Page 12: ... 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 Laundry net Part number PTSF 140JJS 001 Washable blankets Up to 3 kg of synthetic blankets that are labeled as hand washable For electric blankets follow th...

Page 13: ...ctive 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 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 adds an hour starting from 3 hours to 12 hour...

Page 14: ...tton until 2 is displayed 9 Close Washing Machine lid 10 Push Start button Cold Wash Water Saving Setting Water Save Wash Temp Cold Water Level 70 Wash 48mins Rinse 2 default Spin 9min Water Power 2 1 Power On 2 Push Program button 7 times to illuminate Water Save 3 Set Wash Temperature to Cold by pushing the Water Temp button until only the Cold setting is illuminated 4 Set Water Level to 70 usin...

Page 15: ... Shower Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time In the case to be changed to suitable rinse process depending on the laundry A lot of laundries Spin Shower Rinse 1 time and Normal Rinse 1 time A small amount of laundries Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times or none Spin...

Page 16: ...to 86 L Wash 3 min 60 min 180 min 300 min 3 9 12 15 18 24 min or none Rinse Normal Rinse 1 time Spin Shower Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 1 time Spin Time 3 min 6 min 1 3 6 9 min or none 1 3 6 9 min or none Required time guide P100XAV 30 min 104 to 122 min 224 to ...

Page 17: ... to 86 L Automatically 88 L 35 to 86 L 35 to 86 L 74 to 88 L Wash 15 min 48 min 25 min 3 9 12 15 24 48 min or none Rinse Spin Shower Rinse 4 times Spin Shower Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 1 time Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 3 times or none Normal Rinse 1 time Spin Time 6 min 5 min 9 min 1 3 6 9 min or none 1 3 6 9 min or none Required time guide P100XAV 37 to 142 min 80 to 8...

Page 18: ...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 It has the potential not to be enough for max load according to the kind of clothes Even if you set the delay timer it may start soon according to the required time of the program Water flow is adjusted automatically according to the amou...

Page 19: ...4 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 wash time with the Wash button Press Rinse button repeatedly until rinse indicator turns off Press Spin button repeatedly until spin indicator turns off Set the wash time with the Wash button Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Press Sp...

Page 20: ...repeatedly until wash indicator turns off Press Spin button repeatedly until spin indicator turns off Set the number and type of rinses with the Rinse button Set the spin time with the Spin button Press Wash button repeatedly until wash indicator turns off Set the spin time with the Spin button Press Wash button repeatedly until wash indicator turns off Press Rinse button repeatedly until rinse in...

Page 21: ...e 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 You can set the number and type of rinses by pressing the Rinse button Each time you press the Rinse button the setting changes in sequence from Normal Rinse 3 times Normal Rinse 2 times Normal Rinse 1 time no rinsing 3 2 1 No rinsing You can set the spi...

Page 22: ...se or spin at that time is saved and when the power is restored automatically restart from the interrupted cycle If there is a power outage during the operation the lid is locked and cannot be opened After the power is restored the lock is released Cleaning the Softener Dispenser 1 Pull the dispenser and tilt it upwards to remove it 2 Pull off the caps 3 Use a brush or something to clean the parts...

Page 23: ...t 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 you use a chemically treated cloth use it according to the instructions for the product If detergent or softener gets on the washing machine quickly wipe it off The surface could be damag...

Page 24: ...ime 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 of water is heard when t...

Page 25: ...ted Are there any unwashable things in the tub Page 8 Preparation of the laundry sorting the laundry Large loads may require reloading the laundry evenly dispersed around the tub without tangles A small load may need a few more items added 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 C...

Page 26: ...n earth wire You do not need to attach 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 ...

Page 27: ...ge may occur if union nut is loosened Unscrew the union nut when dismantling Hot water inlet valve Cold water inlet valve Angled union nut end of water supply hose Connect the drain hose to drain outlet and clamp tightly by the hose clamp Hook the U shape end of the drain hose over the rim of a sink to drain Note Never lay down the drain hose as water will be discharged The discharge height should...

Page 28: ...nector Rubber seal Connector Water supply hose for screw type tap is optional Part No BD W80MV 151 Securely fasten the water supply hose to the tap and be sure there is no water leakage Connecting water supply hose to the tap If the water supply hose installs tighten the water supply hose to water tap Dismantling 1 Turn off water tap 2 Press start button and run for 10 seconds This is to prevent w...

Page 29: ...ock 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 servic...

Page 30: ...ter 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 P100XAV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine Standard water level 86 L maximum water level Standard amount of water used 154 L Fuzzy program operation Water pressure 0 03 to 0 8 MPa 0 3 to 8 Kgf cm2 Dimensions W...

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