Hitachi BD-W85TAE manual

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    3WPL090501 Operating & Installation Instructions Front Loading Washing Machine Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi front loading washing machine. ■ Please read these operating & installation instructions carefully for proper operation of the machine. ■ Please keep these operating & installation instructions for future reference. Envi[...]

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    2 3 3WPL090501 Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal Hints and Tips for Eco-Friendly Washing Memo Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old appliance[...]

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    2 3 3WPL090501 Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal Hints and Tips for Eco-Friendly Washing Memo Disposing of the packaging Disposing of your old appliance The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by dispo[...]

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    4 5 3WPL090501 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. Warning Issues which could cause death or serious injury General safety Child safety General safety Use Installation ■ Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance. Æ This could cause malfunction, r[...]

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    4 5 3WPL090501 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. Warning Issues which could cause death or serious injury Child safety General safety Use ■ Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance. Æ This could cause malfunction, re, electric shock or injury.[...]

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    6 7 3WPL090501 Power button Start/Pause button Jog Dial Temperature button Spin button Prewash button Intensive button Extra Rinse button Rinse Hold button (Child Lock) Timer button Memory button Packed-In Accessories Either type of water supply hose is packed in by area demand. Hose Guide (1 piece) Spanner (1 piece) Cover Caps (4 pieces) Water Sup[...]

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    6 7 3WPL090501 Power button Start/Pause button Jog Dial Temperature button Spin button Prewash button Intensive button Extra Rinse button Rinse Hold button (Child Lock) Timer button Memory button LED multi function display Auto Self Clean button Press this button to switch power on and off. If no program is selected or no button is pressed for 10 m[...]

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    8 9 3WPL090501 Displays all cycle information, remaining time and error codes. Water temperature The symbol is on when the heater is off (Cold setting). Spin speed (No Spin) : Final spin is cancelled and last rinse water is drained only. Prewash option Intensive option Remaining time of the program (shows ‘Time Left’), remaining time until time[...]

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    8 9 3WPL090501 The following symbols are displayed when washing time is prolonged due to : ● Excessive foam in the drum. Æ Pouring in extra water to remove excessive foam. The symbol on the left lights. ● Imbalance in the drum. Æ Correcting imbalance by rotating the drum. The symbol on the left lights. *This is not a malfunction. Remaining ti[...]

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    10 11 3WPL090501 ■ Lightly to normally soiled : No washing options (Prewash / Intensive) are necessary for more eco-friendly operation. ■ Normally to heavily soiled : Select Intensive as an option for better washing results. ■ Heavily soiled : Select Prewash as an option for better washing results. Detergent and additives Washing with differe[...]

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    10 11 3WPL090501 ■ Lightly to normally soiled : No washing options (Prewash / Intensive) are necessary for more eco-friendly operation. ■ Normally to heavily soiled : Select Intensive as an option for better washing results. ■ Heavily soiled : Select Prewash as an option for better washing results. ■ Use the amount of detergent recommended [...]

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    12 13 3WPL090501 ■ Pausing a program. Press the Start/Pause button. The washing machine switches itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour. Switch the power on and the program starts again from the beginning. ■ Adding clothes part way through a wash. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the selected program. The door lock is automaticall[...]

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    12 13 3WPL090501 ■ Pausing a program. Press the Start/Pause button. The washing machine switches itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour. Switch the power on and the program starts again from the beginning. ■ Adding clothes part way through a wash. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the selected program. The door lock is automaticall[...]

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    14 15 3WPL090501 Note - Do not use blanket net. This may cause excessive vibration when spinning. 1. Load the laundry : ■ Fold a large items such as a duvet or blanket as follows. ■ Load laundry into the drum with the ends facing the rear of the drum. Laundry ends facing rear of drum Push laundry inside not to exceed this line Drum 2. Press the[...]

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    14 15 3WPL090501 Washable Items with the Duvet program : ● Washable Duvets Machine washable duvets stuffed with not more than 1 kg of down or synthetic material (polyester). - Do not wash duvets stuffed with wool or duvets with a silk covering. - Do not add other items in the same wash. ● Washable Blankets Synthetic or woolen blankets weighing [...]

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    16 17 3WPL090501 Program Max Load Temperature Setting Spin Setting Type of Laundry / Notes Selectable Options Prewash Intensive Extra Rinse Rinse Hold Timer Auto Self Clean Cotton 8.5 kg /30-90ºC 400-1200r/min, No Spin, Rinse Hold For daily washing of cotton and linen items such as shirts, underwear, towels, bed linen and table linen. Cotton Eco 8[...]

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    16 17 3WPL090501 Program Max Load Temperature Setting Spin Setting Type of Laundry / Notes Selectable Options Prewash Intensive Extra Rinse Rinse Hold Timer Auto Self Clean Cotton 8.5 kg /30-90ºC 400-1200r/min, No Spin, Rinse Hold For daily washing of cotton and linen items such as shirts, underwear, towels, bed linen and table linen. Cotton Eco 8[...]

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    18 19 3WPL090501 The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function. If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/ spin) at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle automatically restarts from the beginning. If the laundry has to be removed in the event of an extended power outage, or in t[...]

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    18 19 3WPL090501 The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function. If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/ spin) at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle automatically restarts from the beginning. If the laundry has to be removed in the event of an extended power outage, or in t[...]

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    20 21 3WPL090501 Problem Possible Cause Solution Door cannot be opened. ● There is still some water in the washing machine. ● Child lock may be activated. ● Washing machine may be switched off before the door lock is released. ● Run the Drain program to drain water. ● Deactivate the child lock. (See page 8) ● Push the Power button to sw[...]

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    20 21 3WPL090501 Problem Possible Cause Solution Door cannot be opened. ● There is still some water in the washing machine. ● Child lock may be activated. ● Washing machine may be switched off before the door lock is released. ● Run the Drain program to drain water. ● Deactivate the child lock. (See page 8) ● Push the Power button to sw[...]

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    22 23 3WPL090501 Problem Possible Cause Solution Foam remains on the door or the door seal. ● You may have used too much detergent. ● Laundry is new or not that soiled. ● Use the appropriate amount of detergent. Fabric softener overows. ● You may have exceeded the max. level of softener in the detergent dispenser . ● Do not pour in mor[...]

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    22 23 3WPL090501 Problem Possible Cause Solution Foam remains on the door or the door seal. ● You may have used too much detergent. ● Laundry is new or not that soiled. ● Use the appropriate amount of detergent. Fabric softener overows. ● You may have exceeded the max. level of softener in the detergent dispenser . ● Do not pour in mor[...]

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    24 25 3WPL090501 ■ The washing machine is heavy. Use caution when lifting it. ■ When lifting the washing machine, do not hold the jog dial or the detergent dispenser casing. Lift the washing machine with two persons holding the bottom and the back of the washing machine. ■ Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in are[...]

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    24 25 3WPL090501 ■ Remove the four transport bolts and insert the cover caps using the packed-in 13 mm box spanner. ■ The transport bolts must always be removed before using the washing machine for the rst time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when moving). Insert the cover caps Do not remove these hose holders. Remove[...]

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    26 27 3WPL090501 ● Water supply hose ■ Optimum water pressure is 0.03-0.8MPa. ■ Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water apparatus. ■ Use a horizontal tap. Horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap Connect the water supply hose to the rear panel of the washing machine. Make sure that the rubber seal is inside the hose con[...]

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    26 27 3WPL090501 ■ Make sure that the union nut between the water supply hose and main unit is tightly screwed. ■ Turn the tap on to check if the water supply hose is properly connected before starting. If it is loosely connected, water leakage may occur. ● Drain hose ■ The drain hose should be placed higher than 60 cm above and not higher [...]

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    28 29 3WPL090501 ■ Connect the washing machine to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket only. ■ The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specication on the washing machine. ■ Connection specications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the washing machine nameplate. ■ Do not plug the washin[...]

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    28 29 3WPL090501 ■ Connect the washing machine to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket only. ■ The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specication on the washing machine. ■ Connection specications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the washing machine nameplate. ■ Do not plug the washin[...]

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    30 31 3WPL090501 1. Turn on the water tap and close the washing machine door. 2. Press the Power button to switch power on. 3. Select the Cotton program and press the Start/Pause button. 4. After 5 minutes, check if there is no water leakage from anywhere. 5. Press the Power button to switch power off. 6. Press the Power button again to switch powe[...]

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    30 31 3WPL090501 1. Turn on the water tap and close the washing machine door. 2. Press the Power button to switch power on. 3. Select the Cotton program and press the Start/Pause button. 4. After 5 minutes, check if there is no water leakage from anywhere. 5. Press the Power button to switch power off. 6. Press the Power button again to switch powe[...]

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