Using Laundry Starch - Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual

Adding Detergent and Softener
Use only laundry starches that are labeled as synthetic starch (e.g., vinyl acetate, PVAc).
Laundry starches other than those above may result in malfunction, so be sure to check the ingredients label.
Do not use PVA (polyvinyl alcohol).
Such starches may not adhere sufficiently or may result in malfunction of the machine.
Refer to the indications on the laundry starch's packaging.
The resulting laundry may be stiff, as front loading washers use less water.
If this is a concern, reduce the amount of starch.
1.5 kg or less ("Average weights for laundry" (P. 23))
Starching operation
Do not use the <HOT WASH> function.
Do not dry starched laundry.
Doing so may clog the dry filter and result in malfunction.
Dilute the laundry starch with about 1 L of water, and pour it directly into
the drum.
Press <ON> to turn on the power, and press <<WASH>> to select the
[FUZZY] program.
Set the cycles to <WASH (6 MIN)> and <SPIN (1 MIN)>.
Load the laundry to be starched (1.5 kg or less) into the drum, and close the
door.
Press <START> to start the operation.
After the starching operation: Clean the remaining starch off the drum
Press <ON> to turn on the power.
Press <<WASH>> to select the [HEAVY] program.
Press <START> to start the operation.
Do not perform the above cleaning operation with detergent or laundry.
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Using laundry starch

About laundry starch
Laundry starch amounts
Wash load size for starching
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