Error Codes How to Install the Washing Machine Customer Service Consumption Values Specifications Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi front loading washing machine. ■ Please read these operating & installation instructions carefully for proper operation of the machine. ■ Please keep these operating & installation instructions for future reference.
Environmentally Friendly Waste Disposal The shipping package has protected your new washing machine on its Disposing of the way to your home. All materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. packaging Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.
Safety Instructions Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully. Warning Issues which could cause death or serious injury ■ Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance. General safety ÆThis could cause malfunction, fire, electric shock or injury. ÆFor repair, please contact your local service center.
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Safety Instructions ■ Keep packaging out of reach of children and babies. Child safety ully. ÆDanger of suffocation. ■ Do not let children climb onto the washing machine or open the drum lid, and do not leave a box or chair near the washing machine which could enable children to climb onto it.
Product Descriptions Detergent Dispenser Softener Cap Dispenser : For fabric softener Dispenser : For prewash Dispenser : For main wash Drain Hose Control Panel Door Handle Door Lock Power Cord Emergency Door Lock Release Drain Tube Drain Filter Filter Cover Adjustable Feet (4 pcs.) Packed-In Accessories Either type of water supply hose...
Control Panel and Display POWER button START/PAUSE button Jog Dial SPIN button MODE button TIMER button Display Press this button to switch power on and off. If no program is selected or POWER button no button is pressed for 10 minutes, the washing machine automatically switches itself off.
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Control Panel and Display Displays all cycle information, remaining time and error codes. Display Spin speed ● (No Spin) : Final spin is cancelled and last rinse water is drained only. ● (Rinse Hold) : Final spin is cancelled and water is not drained, so the laundry remains in the last rinse water.
Control Panel and Display The following indications are displayed when washing time is prolonged due to : ● Excessive foam in the drum. ÆPouring in extra water to remove excessive foam. EXTRA RINSE option LED lights up, and three horizontal bars light up in order. ained ●...
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Before You Start Washing ■ Detergent and Use the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent package. The type and amount of detergent depends on the type of fabric, load additives size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Use less detergent if : - you wash a small load.
How to Use the Washing Machine kage. load duces olved low. enser). iate Sort and load ■ Sort the laundry according to type of fabric, care label symbol, color n. If the laundry and degree of soiling. ÆPage 9 : Preparation of the washing. ■...
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How to Use the Washing Machine ■ Pause the program. Press the START/PAUSE button. The washing machine switches itself off if it is not restarted within 1 hour. Switch the power on and the program starts again from the beginning. ■...
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How to Use the Washing Machine Eco-friendly Your washing machine features Intelligent Sensor Systems that detect laundry size, fabric type and water temperature, and then control the operation method of washing to maximize energy and water saving. When the Cotton program is selected, after laundry size, fabric type and water temperature are detected, the optimum amount of water, wash/rinse/spin times, spin speed and number of rinses are determined for eco-friendly operation.
Program Overview Program Max Load Spin Setting Type of Laundry / Note 400-1000r/min, For washing of cotton and linen items with an eco-f ECO Cotton 7 kg No Spin using a heater (cold water setting only). Rinse Hold 400-1000r/min, Cotton 90ºC 7 kg No Spin Rinse Hold...
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Selectable Options e of Laundry / Notes PREWASH TIMER QUICK EXTRA RINSE n items with an eco-friendly operation by not ○ ○ ○ ○ ng only). ○ ○ ○ ○ d linen items such as shirts, underwear, towels, ○ ○ ○...
In Case of Emergency In the event of a The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function. If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/spin) power outage at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle automatically restarts from the beginning.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Drain tube e/spin) drain filter Drain filter Filter cover Risk of injury! Hot water may come out from the drain tube and drain filter. - Do not open the drain filter when a program is running. on in - Do not clean the drain filter just after a program using hot water.
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Care and Maintenance 1. Remove the detergent dispenser. Cleaning the detergent Door Push the dent dispenser open Pull the detergent dispenser while pushing the dent. 2. Remove dirt or detergent remaining in the detergent dispenser casing with a brush. Butto Detergent dispenser casing work.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution ● ● Door cannot be There is still some water in the washing Run the Drain program to opened. machine. drain water. ● ● Child lock may be activated. Deactivate the child lock. (See page 8) ●...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution ● ● Foam remains You may have used too much detergent. Use the appropriate amount of ● on the door or Laundry is new or not that soiled. detergent. the door seal. ● ● Fabric softener You may have exceeded the max.
Error Codes Code Description Possible Cause Solution ● unt of Water is not Water tap may not be turned on. Check water tap, water ● supplied. Water inlet filter may be clogged. inlet filter, water line and ● Water line or water hose may be frozen. water hose.
How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Safety The washing machine is heavy. Use caution when lifting it. Instructions ■ When lifting the washing machine, do not hold the jog dial or the detergent dispenser casing. Lift the washing machine with two persons holding the bottom and the back of the washing machine.
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How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Removing the Remove the four transport bolts and insert the cover caps using the packed-in 13 mm box spanner. transport bolts ■ rsons The transport bolts must always be removed before using the washing machine for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g.
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How to Install the Washing Machine ● Water supply hose Conecting the water supply ■ Optimum water pressure is 0.03-0.8MPa. ■ Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water apparatus. ■ Use a horizontal tap. Horizontal tap Extension tap Square tap Connect the water supply hose to the rear panel of...
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How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Make sure that the union nut between the water supply hose and main unit is tightly screwed. ■ Turn the tap on to check if the water supply hose is properly connected before starting. If it is loosely connected, water leakage may occur. ●...
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How to Install the Washing Machine ■ Connecting the Connect the washing machine to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket only. power ■ The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine. ■ Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the washing machine nameplate.
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How to Install the Washing Machine ■ ectly Under-counter You need a space of 600 mm (W) x 560 mm (D) x 850 mm (H) with at least 3 mm of clearance on the sides, above and back. installation ■ If the height of the space ranges from 823 mm to 852 mm, remove the n the worktop and install an upper plate on top of the washing machine (sold...
Before calling, make a note of the model name, serial no. and purchase Stan date of your washing machine. You can find the model name and serial no. on the label attached to the filter cover. Stan Model Name : BD-W70MSP Wate Serial No : XXXXXXXX Dime...