Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Using the STEAM IRON Function ........................................................................................................................................... 56
· Selecting the right program...................................................................................................................................................... 56
· About the STEAM IRON function ............................................................................................................................................. 56
· Items that can be smoothed using the STEAM IRON function ................................................................................................. 56
· How to start ............................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Creating Your Own Program ................................................................................................................................................... 58
· Selecting the right program...................................................................................................................................................... 58
· How to change the program settings ....................................................................................................................................... 58
· How to start ............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Partial Operation of the FUZZY Program ............................................................................................................................... 60
· How to start ............................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Using the DELAY START Function .......................................................................................................................................... 62
· How to change the delay time ................................................................................................................................................. 62
· How to start ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Full Auto Operation and Changeable Settings ...................................................................................................................... 64
Other Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 68
· Changing or disabling the operation start/finish sounds .......................................................................................................... 68
· Disabling the 10-minute warning sound ................................................................................................................................... 68
· Reducing wrinkles after the spin cycle or spinning harder ....................................................................................................... 69
· Reducing uneven or over-dry drying results ............................................................................................................................. 69
· Settings that can be changed via the <DELAY START> button ................................................................................................ 70
· Turning off the backlight of the control panel ........................................................................................................................... 70
· Reducing vibration and noise during <<WASH DRY>> operations ........................................................................................... 71
· Reducing vibration and noise during spin or speeding up startup ........................................................................................... 71
· Using the HOT WASH function to remove stubborn stains ...................................................................................................... 72
· Disabling the Tangle-Free Finish function after spin operations ................................................................................................ 73
· Maintaining softness after drying operations (Fluffy Clothes) ................................................................................................... 73
· Changing the dehumidification mode ...................................................................................................................................... 74
· Discharging the residual water in the drain hose during the AUTO SELF CLEAN operation ..................................................... 74
· Enabling and disabling the AUTO SELF CLEAN function ......................................................................................................... 75
Maintenance
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
· Lint filter ................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
· Dry filter ................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
· Dry filter port ............................................................................................................................................................................ 79
· Detergent case lid .................................................................................................................................................................... 80
· Detergent case ........................................................................................................................................................................ 80
· Main body and drum ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
· Water tap, one-touch joint, and water supply hose .................................................................................................................. 81
· Water supply inlet .................................................................................................................................................................... 82
· Drain outlet .............................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 83
· Error codes in the remaining time indicator .............................................................................................................................. 83
· Frequently encountered problems ........................................................................................................................................... 85
· Unusual sounds ....................................................................................................................................................................... 86
· Problems with particular parts of the machine ......................................................................................................................... 86
· Problems during operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 92
· Problems in the control panel ................................................................................................................................................. 96
· Problems with washing results ................................................................................................................................................. 98
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................................................................ 103
· Draining the water before a move (or to prevent freezing) ....................................................................................................... 103
· If the machine freezes ............................................................................................................................................................ 103
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................ 104
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 105
Frequently encountered problems (P. 85)
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