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.
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.
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. ...
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This may damage clothes or the washing machine, or cause a water leak. Check inside pockets before washing. SF-P130TCV 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.
Control Panel and Display During Operation (lid closed) NOTES n Directly touch the buttons on the Control Panel with your bare fi nger. n If you fi nd water drops, detergent or other foreign substances on the Glass Lid, please clean them up with a dry cloth.
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Control Panel and Display During Operation (lid closed) To record your customized washing course, press this button for more than 3 Memory button seconds after selecting each detail such as water level, wash time, rinse time and spin time. From the next laundry, you can recall this memorized course just by pressing this button after turning the Washing Machine on.
Preparation Before Use Preparation of the laundry n Remove foreign objects, if any (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, if any. n Tie strings and close fasteners, if applicable.
Laundry shall not exceed this line. Otherwise, laundry may jump out from the washing tub while spinning and it may cause damage. SF-P130TCV 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...
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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.
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How to Use the Washing Machine Take out the laundry (End of the program) 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.
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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 30cm after they are folded. 30cm About 30cm If it exceeds 30cm, use a laundry net, which is sold separately.
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How to Use the Washing Machine How to use the Tub Clean 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 Clean program. n The Tub Clean program can be set to 3 or 11 hours.
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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.
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How to Use the Washing Machine Below settings are used for testing of Australian Standards. Water & Energy effi ciency labels are therefore based on the test result with the below settings. WARM WASH setting 1. Close the lid of Washing Machine. 2.
How to Use the Washing Machine n How to check the water temperature setting . Press the button during the operation. Then, the water temperature setting shall be displayed for 3 seconds. Once the program starts, the water temperature cannot be changed any more. Program Overview Model / Max Load Program...
List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Prewash+ Program Fuzzy Delicate Maximum P130TCV 13 kg 2 kg 8 kg 6.5 kg load 33 to 99 L 33 to 68 L 90 L 61 L Amount (adjusted automatically) P130TCV of water...
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List of Programs : Default settings : Changeable settings (via corresponding button) Program Energy Save Water Save Heavy Maximum P130TCV 13 kg 13 kg 13 kg load 33 to 99 L 33 to 94 L 33 to 99 L (adjusted automatically) (adjusted automatically) (adjusted automatically) Amount...
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Amount of detergent is indicated according to following table as a guide. Load (guide) Water Level Amount of detergent 8~13 kg 88~99 L 72 g (SF-P130TCV) 4~7 kg 68~82 L 46~55 g 0~3 kg 33~61 L 22~41 g * The amount of detergent is based on a type of “20-gram per 30-liter”.
How to Customize the 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 Turn on the power.
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How to Customize the 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. Fuzzy Select the Fuzzy program. Set the amount of water. If the amount of water is not set, then maximum Cannot be used.
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Press the Water Level button until your desired setting of wash, rinse and spin are displayed. If the indicator is not lit, that operation is not performed. SF-P130TCV n You can set the amount of water each time you press the Water Level button in a range from 33 to 99 L.
How to Customize the 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.
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...
Troubleshooting Problem Thing to check Instructions Washing Machine Is the power plug not inserted in the Insert in the power outlet. fails to operate power outlet? Is there a power outage? Check your other product in your home. Is the Delay Timer set? Please check this function.
Error Codes Error Description Things to check Solution code Overloaded Check if the laundry is overloaded? Decrease the amount of Laundry laundry according to the instructions on page 16. Water is not Is the tap open? Check the tap, water supplied supply inlet fi...
How to Install the Washing Machine Safety precautions n Do not use a damaged power plug for your safety. 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. When you do this, be sure to connect an earth wire.
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How to Install the Washing Machine Connecting the water supply hose 1 Connect the water supply hose to the Cold and Hot water supply inlet on the washing machine. 2 Screw the union nut to arrow direction to fi rmly attach the water supply opening. 3 Make sure that the union nut between the water supply hose and main unit is tightly screwed.
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How to Install the Washing Machine Installing the drain hose 1 Connect the drain hose to drain outlet and clamp tightly by the hose clamp. 2 Hook the U Shape holder end of the drain hose over the rim of a sink to drain. n Don’t lay down the drain hose, as water will be discharged.
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How to Install the Washing Machine 1. Installation of Washing Machine n Move the Washing Machine to the setting area. 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.
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-P130TCV Power supply See the rating plate on the back of the washing machine. Standard water level...