Hitachi SF-95XA, SF-85XA, SF-90XA, SF-80XA User Manual
EN
Operating & Installation Instructions
Fully Automatic Washing Machine
Model SF-95XA / 90XA / 85XA / 80XA
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
In Case of Power Outage 21
Care and Maintenance 21
Troubleshooting 23
Error Codes 24
How to Install the Washing Machine 25
Customer Service 30
Specifi cations 30
Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing machine.
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Please read these operating & installation instructions carefully for proper
operation of the machine.
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Please keep these operating & installation instructions for future reference.
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Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal
Disposing of the
packaging
Disposing
of your old
appliance
Hints and Tips for Eco-friendly Washing
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 disposing of packaging
materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Ask your dealer about current means of disposal.
Risk of choking!
Do not let children play with packaging and associated parts.
There is a risk of suff ocating on plastic bags and collapsible boxes.
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Environment-conscious
recycling can reclaim valuable new materials.
Risk of death!
Unplug 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.
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Keep to the load limit of each program.
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Add detergent according to the degree of soiling, laundry size, and
water hardness. Follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions
regarding the amount of detergent to use.
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This washing machine has enhanced water-saving features such as
Spin Shower Rinse and uses less water than former models. If you
want to save more water, select the Water Save program using the
Program button.
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Safety Instructions
This washing machine is designed for home use only.
Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.
Warning
General safety
Installation
Power source
and cord
Issues which could cause death or serious injury.
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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine.
This could cause malfunction, fi re, electric shock or injury.
Contact your local service center for repairs.
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Do not put fi re sources or anything infl ammable in or near the washing
machine (gas, diesel, petroleum, thinner, alcohol, or clothes stained with
these substances).
This could cause an explosion or fi re.
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Do not pour water on the washing machine when it is running.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Do not climb on the washing machine. Do not place heavy object, drop any
object or apply impact on the lid glass.
This could cause lid glass breakage. If any scratch or breakage is found
on lid glass, stop using the washing machine and contact your local
service center to request inspection and repair.
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It is a malfunction if the tub is still spinning when the lid lock is released and
you can open the lid. If this happens, do not touch the laundry inside the
tub and stop using the washing machine immediately. Contact your local
service center for repair.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid place, such as a
bathroom or a place exposed to rain.
Risk of fi re, electric shock, current leakage, corrosion or product damage.
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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.
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The washing machine must be grounded if you use a two-pin plug adapter
on the three-pin plug.
Not doing so could cause the electric shock, electronic substrate and
electronic parts damage.
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Use a new water supply hose to connect the washing machine to the water
tap.
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The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting if the washing machine is
installed on a carpeted fl oor.
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Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Use the rated voltage. Do not connect other devices to the same outlet.
Using the washing machine and other electric appliances on the same
outlet may cause the plug to overheat and result in fi re.
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Clean off any dust on the power plug.
A dirty or dusty plug may cause a fi re.
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Do not use an electric socket or outlet that is damaged or loose.
This could cause an electric shock, short circuit, or fi re.
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Do not damage, cut, modify, bend, or fold the power cord.
This could damage the power cord and cause a fi re or electric shock.
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Do not use an extension cord on the power cord.
This could cause overheating or fi re.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or
repair shop authorized by the manufacturer to avoid risks.
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Child safety
Safety Instructions
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Keep packaging out of reach of children and infants.
Danger of suff ocation.
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Do not let children climb onto the washing machine or to get into the tub. Do
not leave boxes or chairs near the washing machine that children could use
to climb onto it.
This may cause injury.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Caution
General safety
Use
Care and
maintenance
Issues which could cause injury or damage property.
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If there is a water outage or you remove the water supply hose and reattach
it, close the tap, select Tub clean program and press the Start/Pause
button, then slowly open the tap.
Air pressure from a large amount of air in the water pipes could damage
the washing machine.
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Periodically check that the union nut on the water supply hose is tight.
A loose nut may cause a water leak.
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Remove the power plug from the outlet and close the water tap if you will
not use the washing machine for a long time.
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All packaging materials must be removed before using the washing
machine.
This could cause malfunction or abnormal vibration.
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Check inside the tub before operating the washing machine.
Check that no pets or small animals are in the tub.
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Do not wash items, such as raincoats, wet suits, ski suits, sleeping bags,
cushions, pillows, shoes, shower curtain or other things, through which
water does not fl ow easily.
The washing machine may not work properly, or it could cause injury or
damage the washing machine.
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Do not fold and stack large items together, such as blankets, when washing them.
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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.
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Do not load laundry over the lower part of the liquid load
balancer (dotted line).
Doing so could cause laundry to fl y out of the tub
during the spin cycle and damage the clothes or the
washing machine, or cause a water leak.
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Always put detergent into the detergent dispenser when
washing laundry.
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Do not use water hotter than 50ºC.
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Do not wash items together with coins, pins, or stones.
This may damage clothes or the washing machine,
or cause a water leak. Check inside pockets before
washing.
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Do not press the buttons with sharp pointed objects.
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Do not put heavy objects, liquid-fi lled containers or equipment which produces
heat on the washing machine.
This may damage the washing machine or its top.
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If detergent, fabric softener or bleach spills on the surface of the machine,
clean it up with a damp cloth immediately.
The plastic or steel parts of the washing machine may be damaged.
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Do not place equipment that produces heat near the washing machine.
This may cause deformation of the washing machine.
Liquid Load
Balancer
SF-80XA/
SF-85XA/
SF-90XA/
SF-95XA
Max
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Softener
Dispenser
Liquid Detergent and
Bleach Dispenser
Control Panel
Parts and Accessories
Lid
Tub
Lint Filter
(cassette type)
Drain Hose
Power Cord
Adjustable Foot
Water Supply Hose and One-touch Joint
(1 set)
Optional accessories
Refer to page 12
Part number PTSF-80J 009
Accessories
Foot Caps
(2 pieces)
Laundry Net
Pulsator
Rat Guard
(2 pieces)
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Control Panel and Display
Power button
Eco button
Program button
Delay Timer button
Start/Pause button
Water level button
Spin button
Rinse button
Wash button
Wash indicator
Rinse indicator
Press this button to switch power on and off . The washing machine
automatically switches off when operations are fi nished. The washing
machine also turns off automatically if it is not operated or no button is
pressed for 10 minutes after the power has turned on.
Select Eco modes. Energy Save mode and Small Load mode can be set
in the Fuzzy programs.
Select programs. The program changes each time the button is pressed.
The delay time can be set between 3 and 12 hours.
Starts and pauses operation. When the washing machine is paused for
over one hour and no operations are done, it turns off automatically.
Changes the water level.
Changes the spin time. The spin time can be set between one and
9 minutes.
Changes the number and type of rinses.
Changes the washing time. The washing time can be set between 3 and
18 minutes.
Shows the washing time.
Shows the number and type of rinses.
Spin indicator
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Shows the spin time.
Control Panel and Display
Detergent indicator
Water Level indicator
Display
Sensing indicator
Timer indicator
Lid lock indicator
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 35g)
Lights the Water Level indicator and shows the amount of water to be
used for washing in litters on the display.
Shows the amount of detergent, the amount of water, remaining time and
timer.
Flashes when the machine is checking the amount of fabric.
Lights the Timer indicator and shows the time to fi nish the operations on
the display.
Locks the lid during the spin cycle. The lid cannot be opened while this
indicator is lit and the lid is locked. To release the lock, press the Start/
Pause button to pause operation. The lock is automatically released after
a short time.
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Preparation of
the laundry
Sorting the
laundry
Detergents and
additives
Before You Start Washing
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Remove any foreign objects (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.
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Tie strings and close fasteners.
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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.
The clothes may become off balance and 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.
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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.
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Too much detergent can result in excess foam, which reduces rinse
effi ciency or may cause a water leak.
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Depending on the detergent brand, detergent may not dissolve
completely if the water pressure is low or the water is too cold.
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When using softeners or bleaches, follow the instructions on the
package.
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Detergent remained in drain route may be caused by quality of water
or type of detergent. In case of repeatedly using under this condition, it
may cause washer trouble.
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How to Use the Washing Machine
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Sort the laundry
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Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, care label symbol, and degree of soiling.
Page 8: Preparation of the laundry
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Do not exceed the maximum load.
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Laundry shall not exceed the lower part of the liquid load balancer
(dotted line). Otherwise, laundry may jump out from the wash tub
while spinning and it may cause damage.
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Press the Power button to turn on the power
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If no program is selected within 10 minutes, the washing machine automatically
switches itself off . Press the Power button again to turn on the power.
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Select and adjust the program
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Select a program with the Program button.
Page 14: List of Programs
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You can change the combination or settings of wash, rinse, and spin operations with the
Wash, Rinse, and Spin buttons.
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You can set the Eco modes in the Fuzzy program with the Eco button.
Page 11: How to use Eco mode
Liquid Load
Balancer
Max
SF-80XA/
SF-85XA/
SF-90XA/
SF-95XA
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Press the Start/Pause button
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Before operation starts, the laundry is weighed, and amount of detergent and water
level appear on the display.
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How to Use the Washing Machine
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Put detergent into the Tub and close the Lid
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The amount of detergent is based on a single 35-gram scoop of powder detergent.
Since the required amount of detergent varies depending on the type of detergent,
follow the instructions on the package of detergent.
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For liquid detergent, follow the instructions on the package and add it to the Liquid
Detergent Dispenser.
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Add softener to the Softener Dispenser according to the instructions on the package of
softener. The softener is added to the tub automatically before the fi nal rinse.
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For liquid bleach, follow the instructions on the package and add it to the Bleach
Dispenser.
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The speed that the lid closes may vary, depending on the temperature, however, this is
not abnormal.
– Pausing a program: Press the Start/Pause button. The washing machine will
switch itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour.
– Adding clothes partway
through a program:
– Terminating a
program:
Press the Start/Pause button to pause operation and
add your clothes. In the case the lid is locked, 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 machine fi rst measures the
load size to determine optimum operation.
Press the Start/Pause button, and press the Power
button to turn off the power.
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