Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual page 96

Symptom
The operation does Depending on the volume and type of laundry
not finish at the and the amount of water supplied, the actual
set <DELAY START> operation finish time may be later than the set
time. <DELAY START> time.
Is the drying load large?
Is the dry filter clogged?
A clogged dry filter may prolong the drying
time or cause the operations to finish while the
laundry is only half dry.
Is the tap turned on?
Tap water is used, even during dry-only
operations. Lack of a water supply may
prolong drying time or cause operations to
finish while the laundry is only half dry.
Is the water supply inlet's filter clogged?
If the filter is clogged, the water supply will not
be smooth.
Is the drain hose installed properly?
If proper drainage is not possible, proper
drying operation will not be possible.
Drying operation
time is long.
Is the water supply temperature 30°C or higher?
Is the water being supplied from a water
heater?
If the water supply temperature is 30°C or
higher, the dehumidification process is less
effective and drying time will be longer.
Is the ambient temperature of the installation
location 5°C or lower or 30°C or higher?
If the temperature is too low or too high, drying
time will be longer.
Has the laundry been spun?
Drying insufficiently spun laundry may prolong
drying time or cause operations to finish while
the laundry is only half dry.
Depending on the pipe conditions, water may
be used during drying operation, and in that
case, the drying time may be longer.
Possible cause Solution
For details on the <DELAY START> setting, see
(P. 62).
Reduce the number of items. Drying thick items and
thin items separately will reduce the operation time.
Clean the dry filter after every drying operation.
(P. 78, 79)
Turn on the tap before starting the operation. In
addition, make sure that a water outage has not
occurred and that the water supply pipe, supply
hose, and drain hose are not frozen.
Remove any debris. (P. 82)
Install the drain hose properly. (Installation
Instructions)
• Clean the drain hose and drain outlet, and
remove any lint or debris. (P. 82)
• Make sure that the hose is not pinched or frozen.
• Install the hose so that the end of the hose is not
submerged in water.
• Install the drain hose so that it is not elevated
more than 10 cm above the ground at any point.
• When using an extension hose, make sure the
hose does not exceed 5 m in length.
Make sure that the water supply temperature
during drying operation is lower than 30°C.
This is not a malfunction.
Run drying operations after spinning the laundry.
This is not a malfunction.
(P. 103)
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