Helpful Hints - Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual

Helpful hints

To prevent coarse textures
Items such as towels can feel coarse after
washing due to flattened piles.
Use a fabric softener.
Wash using the [SOFT] program.
(P. 36)
For items that feel coarse after drying,
run the <<DRY>> > [FUZZY] program for
an additional 30 minutes. (P. 41)
Use the <STEAM IRON> function.
To prevent color bleeding and darkening (P. 99, 100)
Separate items that are likely to bleed color when washing.
Use the recommended amounts of detergent and softener.
Insufficient amounts of detergent or excessive amounts softener may result in darkening.
Using liquid detergent can result in darkening. Try using a powder detergent.
How to load the laundry into the drum
Distribute the laundry evenly and avoid
concentration on one side.
Large items (sheets, cotton blankets, etc.),
thick items (jeans, sweatshirts, etc.), small
loads, and mats of various types should be
washed together with other laundry.
Such items tend to gravitate to one side when washed
alone, resulting in excessive vibration and insufficient
drying during the spin cycle.
When drying a small load of laundry (about
1 kg or less), place a dry towel together with
the laundry.
Small loads of laundry may result in insufficient
drying. Placing a dry towel or similar item together
with the laundry will reduce unevenness in drying.
Increase the number of rinse cycles.
Use the Water-Injection Rinse function.
(P. 56)
Place the laundry behind the 4-Ply Liquid
Load Balancer.
Failure to do so may cause the laundry to get
caught between the door and the door bellows,
resulting in damage to the laundry and the door
bellows.
Place smaller items into the back
of the drum first, and then load the
remaining laundry.
We recommend using the
optional washing cap.
Do not overload the machine with laundry.
Overflowing laundry may result in damage to the
laundry, door bellows, and plastic parts.
It may also prolong drying time or produce uneven
washing and drying results.
To rinse thoroughly (P. 59)
(P. 104)
Cotton blanket, etc.
4-Ply Liquid
Load Balancer
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