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Hitachi SF-170TCV Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Washing Machine
Fully Automatic
Model
SF-170TCV
SF-160TCV
SF-150TCV
SF-140TCV
SF-130TCV
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 ........................................... 15
List of Programs .............................................. 16
In Case of Power Outage ................................ 23
Maintenance
Care and Maintenance .................................... 24
Troubleshooting .............................................. 25
Error Codes ...................................................... 26
Customer Service ............................................ 31
Specifi cations .................................................. 31
For household use only

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How to Install the Washing Machine ..... 27 Customer Service ..........31 Specifi cations ..........31 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  Doing so could cause laundry to fl y out of the tub during the spin cycle and SF-160TCV damage the clothes or the washing machine, or cause a water leak. SF-170TCV n Always put detergent into the detergent dispenser when washing laundry. n Do not use water hotter than 50ºC.

  • 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

    Program button Memory button Records the selected course, water level, wash time, rinse time and spin time when it is pressed for 3 seconds. To recall a recorded course, press this button after the washing machine is turned on. (SF-170TCV only)
  • 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

    SF-130TCV SF-160TCV cause damage. SF-140TCV SF-170TCV 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 . Press the Power button again to turn on the power.
  • 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: Program Overview

    Program Overview Model / Max Load Program Type of Laundry / Notes 170TCV 160TCV 150TCV 140TCV 130TCV For daily washing of cotton and linen items Normal such as shirts, underwear, towels, bed linen 17 kg 16 kg 15 kg 14 kg 13 kg and table linen.

  • Page 16: List Of Programs

    List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Prewash+ Program Normal Delicate 170TCV 17 kg 2 kg 8 kg 8.5 kg 160TCV 16 kg 2 kg 8 kg 8 kg Maximum 150TCV 15 kg 2 kg 8 kg 7.5 kg load...
  • Page 17 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Soak Program Speedy Blanket 0.5 hrs 1 hrs 3 hrs 5 hrs 170TCV 8.5 kg 13.6 kg 3 kg 160TCV 8 kg 12.8 kg 3 kg Maximum 150TCV 7.5 kg 12 kg 3 kg...
  • Page 18 List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Program Energy Save Water Save Heavy 170TCV 17 kg 17 kg 17 kg 160TCV 16 kg 16 kg 16 kg Maximum 150TCV 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg load 140TCV 14 kg...
  • Page 19 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-170TCV) 8~16 kg 88~105 L (SF-160TCV) 8~15 kg 88~103 L 72 g (SF-150TCV)

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 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-170TCV SF-160TCV SF-150TCV n You can set the amount of...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 15. Water is not Is the tap open? Check the tap, water supplied supply inlet fi...

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31: 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-170TCV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine. Standard water level...
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Sf-160tcvSf-150tcvSf-140tcvSf-130tcv

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