Hitachi SF-170ZCV Instruction Manual

Hitachi SF-170ZCV Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Washing Machine
Fully Automatic
Model
SF-170ZCV
SF-160ZCV
SF-150ZCV
Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing
machine.
■ Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper
operation of the machine.
■ Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.
Contents
Preparation for use
Safety Instructions .......................................... 3
Installation ........................................................ 5
n Parts and Accessories ................................ 5
n Control Panel and Display ........................... 6
n Before You Start Washing ........................... 8
Operation
How to Use the Washing Machine ................. 9
Program Overview ........................................... 18
List of Programs .............................................. 19
In Case of Power Outage ................................ 27
Maintenance
Care and Maintenance .................................... 28
Troubleshooting .............................................. 29
Error Codes ...................................................... 30
Customer Service ............................................ 35
Specifi cations .................................................. 35
For household use only

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to Install the Washing Machine ..... 31 Customer Service ..........35 Specifi cations ..........35 For household use only Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi fully automatic washing machine. ■ Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper operation of the machine.
  • Page 2: Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal

    Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal Disposing of the packaging The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions This washing machine is designed for home use only. Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. WARNING Issues which could cause death or serious injury. General safety n Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine. ...
  • Page 4  This may damage clothes or the washing machine, or cause a water leak. SF-160ZCV Check inside pockets before washing. SF-170ZCV n Do not press the buttons with sharp pointed objects. n Do not put heavy objects, liquid-fi lled containers or equipment which produces heat on the washing machine.
  • Page 5: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories Liquid Load Balancer Dispenser (For detergent/ Lint Filter bleach/softener) (cassette type) Pulsator Dispenser Liquid Detergent/ Power Liquid Bleach Cord Dispenser Drain Hose Powdered Detergent/ Softener Powdered Bleach Dispenser Lid Lock Dispenser Adjustable Foot Accessories Water Supply Hose and One-touch Joint Foot Caps Rat Guard (2 pieces)
  • Page 6: Control Panel And Display

    Control Panel and Display While the washing machine is operating (lid closed) NOTES n Touch operation, touch the buttons directly with your bare fi nger. n If Lid glass surface has water, detergent and so on, please clean-up them by using dry fabric. Press this button to switch power on and off...
  • Page 7 Control Panel and Display While the washing machine is operating (lid closed) Auto Self Clean Automatically cleans the outside of the tub and the inside of the outer tub to button keep the washing machine clean. This setting is switched off at the time of shipment from the factory.
  • Page 8: Before You Start Washing

    Before You Start Washing Preparation of the laundry n Remove any foreign objects (coins, safety pins, etc.). n Put delicate clothes (knits, lingerie, etc.) in a net. n Remove large lumps of lint, mud, sand, hair, and pet hair from laundry. n Tie strings and close fasteners.
  • Page 9: How To Use The Washing Machine

    Otherwise, laundry may jump out from the wash tub while spinning SF-150ZCV and it may cause damage. SF-160ZCV SF-170ZCV Press the Power button to turn on the power n If no program is selected within 10 minutes, the washing machine automatically switches itself off .
  • Page 10 How to Use the Washing Machine Put detergent into the detergent dispenser and close the lid n Open the detergent dispenser, add the amount of detergent shown on the package, and then close the detergent dispenser. n The amount of detergent is based on a single 35-gram scoop of powder detergent. Since the required amount of detergent varies depending on the type of detergent, follow the instructions on the package of detergent.
  • Page 11 How to Use the Washing Machine Program ends n The alarm sounds when a program ends. The alarm can be deactivated or the sound can be changed in 5 types if the button of Water Level is pressed for at least 3 seconds. Melody 1 *initial Melody 2...
  • Page 12 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Blanket program Prepare the laundry. n Fold large items, such as quilts or blankets, as follows. They should not be taller than 30 cm after they are folded. 30 cm About 30 cm If it exceeds 30 cm, use a laundry net, which is sold separately.
  • Page 13 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Tub Dry program n Use this program separately from other washing programs. (Do not put laundry into the tub.) 1 Press the Power button to turn on the power. 2 Select the Tub Dry program. 3 Close the lid and press the Start/Pause button.
  • Page 14 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Prewash+ program n You can wash your heavily soiled laundry fi rst, then add the regular laundry to wash off all together at a time. With a guidance of Beep sound which is generated in about 20 minutes after starting the operation, put additional laundry and detergent.
  • Page 15 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the 40°C Stain Care program n Use this program to remove and prevent yellowing and stain of your laundry.  It soaks the laundry in soapy water of 40°C (up to 5kg). ...
  • Page 16 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the 60°C Allergy Care program n You can wash away the bacterium that causes unpleasant smell from your laundry by using hot water of 60°C (up to 5kg).  Total operation time is about 3 hours. ...
  • Page 17 How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Easy Refresh program n You can remove the smell of cigarettes from the clothes. * Not all kinds of smell can be removed. Spin-Drying Water Heating Type of clothes and prepare the laundry: n Suit (Polyester / Wool) ...
  • Page 18: Program Overview

    Program Overview Model / Max Load Program Type of Laundry / Notes 170ZCV 160ZCV 150ZCV For daily washing of cotton and linen items such Normal as shirts, underwear, towels, bed linen and table 17 kg 16 kg 15 kg linen. Can wash your heavily soiled laundry fi...
  • Page 19: List Of Programs

    List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Prewash+ Program Normal Delicate 170ZCV 17 kg 2 kg 8 kg 8.5 kg Maximum 160ZCV 16 kg 2 kg 8 kg 8 kg load 150ZCV 15 kg 2 kg 8 kg 7.5 kg 33 to 107 L...
  • Page 20 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Soak Program Speedy Blanket 30 min 1 hrs 3 hrs 5 hrs 170ZCV 8.5 kg 13.6 kg 3 kg Maximum 160ZCV 8 kg 12.8 kg 3 kg load 150ZCV 7.5 kg 12 kg...
  • Page 21 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Program Energy Save Water Save Heavy 170ZCV 17 kg 17 kg 17 kg Maximum 160ZCV 16 kg 16 kg 16 kg load 150ZCV 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg 33 to 107 L 33 to 101 L 33 to 107 L...
  • Page 22 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Easy Refresh Program 40°C Stain Care 60°C Allergy Care 24 min 45 min 170ZCV 5 kg 5 kg 1 kg Maximum 160ZCV 5 kg 5 kg 1 kg load 150ZCV 5 kg...
  • Page 23 fl ow is adjusted at slower rate to maintain the performance of washer. n Amount of detergent is indicated according to following table as a guide. Load (guide) Water Level Amount of detergent 8~17 kg 88~107 L (SF-170ZCV) 8~16 kg 88~105 L 72 g (SF-160ZCV) 8~15 kg 88~103 L (SF-150ZCV)
  • Page 24: Partial Operations Using The Normal Program

    Partial Operations Using the Normal Program To reuse the wash To not spin the laundry To customize If you want... water and separate because you are the wash program your laundry worried about wrinkles Operations Wash Rinse Spin Wash only Wash Rinse Setting method...
  • Page 25 Partial Operations Using the Normal Program If you want... To rinse only To rinse and spin To drain and spin Drain  Spin Operations Rinse only Rinse Spin Setting method Turn on the power. Select the Normal program. Set the amount of water. If the amount of water is not set, then maximum Cannot be used.
  • Page 26 Partial Operations Using the Normal Program n Repeatedly press the Water Level buttons until the wash, rinse, and spin settings you want are set. If the indicator is not lit, that operation is not performed. SF-170ZCV SF-160ZCV SF-150ZCV n You can set the amount of...
  • Page 27: In Case Of Power Outage

    Partial Operations Using the Normal Program n You can set the wash time n You can set the number and n You can set the spin time each time you press the Wash type of rinses by pressing the each time you press the Spin button in a range from 3 to 24 Rinse button.
  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning the lint fi lter (cassette type) Press down on the knob on the top of the lint fi lter (cassette type) and pull it towards you. Open the lint fi lter (cassette type) to the sides and remove the lint that is inside. Reverse the procedure to replace the lint fi...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Thing to check Instructions Does not operate Is the power plug not inserted in the Insert in the power outlet. power outlet? Is a power outage? Check your other product in your home. Is the Delay Timer set? Please check this function.
  • Page 30: Error Codes

    Error Codes Error Description Things to check Solution code Laundry overload Check if the laundry overloaded? Decrease the amount of laundry according to the instructions on page 18. Water is not Is the tap open? Check the tap, water supplied supply inlet fi...
  • Page 31: How To Install The Washing Machine

    How to Install the Washing Machine Safety precautions n Do not use a damaged power plug, doing so is dangerous. Contact a repair center that is certifi ed by the manufacturer to replace the plug. n If the outlet you are using is a 2-pin outlet, use an adapter to change from three pins to two pins. If you do this, be sure to connect an earth wire.
  • Page 32 How to Install the Washing Machine Installing the drain hose 1 Lay the washing machine down on its back. 2 Pull the drain hose out of the washing machine. 3 Insert the narrow part of the drain hose into the clamp on the washing machine. 4 Stand the washing machine up.
  • Page 33 How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting to the tap ● Water supply hose n The optimum water pressure is 0.03 to 0.8 MPa. Water Inlet valve Horizontal tap Extension tap Water supply hose Hose connector Rubber seal n Check that the rubber seal is in the hose n Connect the water supply hose to the water supply connector.
  • Page 34 How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting the power n Connect the washing machine correctly to a grounded AC power supply. n The voltage of the power supply must match the voltage rating of the washing machine. n Do not use extension cords or overload the power outlet by using power strips. Checking levelness 1.
  • Page 35: Customer Service

    When you call the service center, you will need to tell them the model of the washing machine, describe the malfunction, and give them your address and phone number. Specifi cations Model SF-170ZCV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine. Standard water level...
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