Hitachi BD-W80MV Washer User Manual


 
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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.
ÆThis could cause malfunction, re, electric shock or injury.
ÆFor repair, please contact your local service center.
Do not put re sources or anything inammable in or near the washing
machine (gas, diesel, petrol, thinner, alcohol or clothes stained with these
substances).
ÆThis could cause an explosion or re.
Do not pour water on the machine when it is running.
ÆThis could cause an electric shock.
Do not climb on the washing machine.
ÆThis may cause injury.
Do not put heavy objects on the washing machine.
ÆThis may damage the surface of the worktop.
It is a malfunction if the drum is still rotating when the door is open. In this
case never touch the drum nor laundry inside and stop using the washing
machine immediately, and contact your local service center for repair.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction on how
to use the appliance safely.
The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer’s
dealer or service agent.
ÆIf the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried
out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the
manufacturer is not liable for any accident or damage caused.
Do not install in a damp place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain.
ÆRisk of re, electric shock, current leakage or product damage.
Do not install on a board with castors or an unstable surface.
ÆThis may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
Do not use a plug adapter to convert 3 pins to 2 pins.
(The washing machine must be grounded)
ÆThis could cause an electric shock.
The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing
machine is installed on a carpet oor.
If the washing machine is to be connected to the water mains, please
use new water supply hose.
Do not insert the plug with a wet hand.
ÆThis could cause an electric shock.
Use the rated mains voltage and do not connect another plug at the same
socket.
ÆUsing the washing machine plug together with other electrical systems
may cause overheating in the plug and result in re.
When removing the worktop to install the washing machine under a counter,
use a separately sold upper plate. (Part No. BD-W80MV 150)
Clean off all the dust on the plug.
ÆA dirty or dusty plug may cause a re.
Do not use an electric socket or connection which is damaged or loose.
ÆThis could cause an electric shock or a short circuit which may start re.
Do not mark, cut, modify, bend or fold the power cable.
ÆA damaged power cable could cause re or an electric shock.
Do not use a mains plug adaptor or an extension cable.
ÆThis could cause overheating which may cause a re.
If the power supply plug is damaged, it must only be replaced by the
authorized service agent or repairing shops appointed by the manufacturer
in order to avoid a hazard.
Safety Instructions
Keep packaging out of reach of children and babies.
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.
ÆThis may cause injury.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
If there is a water outage or you remove the water supply hose and
reattach it, turn off the tap and press the START/PAUSE button, then
turn on the tap slowly after 40 seconds.
ÆAir pressure could damage the washing machine if there is a lot of air
in the water pipe.
Regularly check to conrm that the union nut of the water supply hose
is tightened.
ÆA loose nut may cause a water leak.
Remove the plug from the socket and turn off the water tap if you don’t
use the machine for a long time.
All transport bolts must be removed before using the washing machine.
ÆThey may cause abnormal vibration or failure.
Check inside the drum before washing.
ÆMake sure that small pets do not climb into the drum.
Do not wash waterproof items such as raincoats, wet suits, ski suits,
sleeping bags, cushions, pillows, shoes, etc.
ÆThe washing machine may not work properly, or the items may
cause injury or damage the machine.
Do not operate without the detergent dispenser.
Do not use tap water hotter than 50ºC.
Do not wash items together with coins, pins or stones.
ÆThis may damage clothes and the washing machine, and cause a
water leak. Check inside pockets before washing.
Do not press the buttons with sharp or pointed objects.
Be careful when draining hot water.
Do not lean on or put weight on the opened door of the washing machine.
ÆThis may cause damage to the washing machine.
Do not attempt to open the door while it is operating.
Do not put heavy objects, liquid-lled containers or equipment which
produces heat (e.g. oven, rice cooker, etc.) on the washing machine.
ÆThis may damage the washing machine or the surface of the worktop.
If detergent, fabric softener or bleach spills on the surface of the
machine, clean it up with a damp cloth immediately.
ÆThe plastic or steel parts of the washing machine may get damaged.
Do not place heat sources near the washing machine.
ÆThis may cause deformation of the machine.
Care and
maintenance
Child safety
General safety
Use
Caution
Issues which could cause injury or damage your belongings