Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual page 90

Symptom
Did you turn off the power during a drying
operation?
If so, the door will remain locked and cannot be
opened until the inside of the drum cools down.
Are the
blinking?
When the inside of the drum is hot due to
drying operations and warm-air spinning,
a cooling operation is used to cool the
temperature down.
Is the [DOOR LOCK] set?
The [DOOR LOCK] will remain set and the
door will remain locked even when the power
automatically turns off after an operation
finishes.
Is there water inside the drum?
The door does not
Depending on the water level during the
open. operation, the door lock may not be released.
Is air blowing?
Even if you pause the operation, the door will
not open until the airflow stops.
Is the [FLUFFY CLOTHES] indicator displayed?
If so, the Fluffy Clothes operation is in
progress.
Did you try to open the door during the
untangle operation after the spin cycle?
If you keep pulling the door handle, the door
will be considered open, and the power will
turn off.
Do you hold the door handle with your hand
when pulling it to open the door?
Is there an obstruction stuck between the door
lock area?
The door does not
close.
Is the door stopper extended?
The drum and
drain hose are wet, Moisture and condensation from function tests
even though they performed at the factory may still remain in the
have never been drum and drain hose.
used.
The color of the Contact with water and detergent can oxidize
drum has changed. and discolor the drum.
Possible cause
and [TUB COOLING] indicators
Solution
Press the <ON> button to turn on the power, and
wait until the inside of the drum cools down.
You can open the door when the
and indicators turn off. (P. 34)
Wait until the inside of the drum cools down. You
can open the door when the
off. (P. 34)
Release the [DOOR LOCK]. (P. 35)
Run a spin operation to drain the water.
Wait until the airflow stops.
When the drum is rotating, press the <PAUSE>
button to unlock the door. For details on the Fluffy
Clothes setting, see (P. 73).
This is not a malfunction.
Press the <ON> button to turn on the power. The
door will be unlocked.
Hold the door handle firmly when opening the
door. (P. 33)
Remove any objects.
Door lock area
Press the right middle area of the door, and close
it completely.
Return the door stopper to its original position.
(P. 35)
This is not a malfunction.
If this is a concern, wipe the drum using a
stainless steel detergent.
indicator
indicator turns
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