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Hitachi BD-W3300 Instruction Manual

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE OF HITACHI
FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING & DRYING MACHINE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY FOR
PROPER USE OF THE MACHINE
Please keep the Warranty Card, the Installation Manual
and the Check List (installation confirmation sheet) for
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Please read the "Safety Precautions" thoroughly for proper
use of the machine.
<P.10~14>
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HITACHI Fully Automatic Washing & Drying Machine
.
The Warranty Card and the Installation
Manual are attached separately.
BD-W3300
Model

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Warranty Card and the Installation Manual are attached separately. HITACHI Fully Automatic Washing & Drying Machine BD-W3300 Model THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE OF HITACHI FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING & DRYING MACHINE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY FOR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Before Use ................................4 Preface (Features) ......................................5 Before Use · Checking how the product is installed ........................5 ......................6 Descriptions of Each parts&Accessories ............................8 Functions of the control panel ..............................10 Safety Precautions ................................15 Use precautions ..............................
  • Page 3 · Using the HOT WASH ........................65 · If you want to reduce the unevenness after washing, or if the clothes are overly-dried ....66 · Press [DELAYSTART] button, and about the setting change function · If you want the washing to be done thoroughly at a low temperature (temperature sensor control) ......67 ·...

  • Page 4: Preface (Features)

    Preface (Features) Below are the illustrations on the features of the tumbling drum washing & drying machine and the key points for washing, and drying. Please read and follow these instructions carefully when using this machine. Wind Iron High speed air flow stretches out wrinkles. Clothes are dried at lower temperatures than with existing products, resulting in less shrinking of delicate clothes.

  • Page 5: Before Use

    If you have any problem in installation, please ask at the store at which you purchased the product or the company which installed it for you. Reasons for water leakage Are you using Hitachi's new quick-connector (accessory) for the connection to the faucet? (P.6)

  • Page 6: Descriptions Of Each Parts&Accessories

    Descriptions of Each parts & Accessories (P.XX) The number after the arrow is the reference page number. Detergent case (P.28, 75) Liquid detergent and liquid bleach inlet (right back side) Powder detergent and bleach inlet (left hand side) Softener inlet (at the front of the right side) Handle Drum (washing and spinning tubs) Balance ring...
  • Page 7 Dry filter Water supply inlet (P.73, 74) (P.82) Front side Reverse side Filter B Control panel Filter A Handle POWER switch Door Door open button Power plug Power cord Water hose support (hole) Door holder (door release Door lock component) Door bellows Drain hose (Installation Manual)

  • Page 8: Functions Of The Control Panel

    Functions of the control panel The operation process can be changed. Time left and delay time indications (P.55, 59, 60) The [WASH], [RINSE], [SPIN] and [DRY] processes can (P.26, 58) be switched or combined. The time left (FUZZY) indicate indicates the remaining time.
  • Page 9 Indicators (P.31, 32, 71~74) (Door lock) While the door is locked, will blink. High temperature This will be lit or blink when the temperature inside the drum is high. Dry Filter This will blink when the dry filter get blocked, and at every 25 times the Washing-Drying or Drying is run. Lint Filter This will be lit when the thread debris filter is not attached properly, or when it is blocked, and every 30 times Washing or Washing-Drying is run.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please read the following precautions thoroughly for proper use of the machine. This prevents injuries to humans and damages to the properties. The precautions listed below The following symbols indicate the levels of injury and damage in case that this machine is used improperly. This symbol indicates that “death or Symbol example serious injury may be caused”.
  • Page 11 WARNING For installation Do not install this machine in a damp place such as bath room or a place exposed to rain. Fire may arise due to electric shock or electric leakage. Do not install the washing machine onto the plate form with wheels or unstable floor. Extreme vibration of the machine may cause injury or failure of the machine.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions (Continued) WARNING Others Remove the door before disposing the machine. Otherwise, children may be trapped. Loosen the screws and remove the door. Keep the supplied horizontal indicator away from children or infants. Accidentally swallowing may cause asphyxiation. In case of any abnormality such as failure to operate, smoke or peculiar smell, immediately turn off the power to avoid accident and send this product to the customer service centre for inspection and repairs.
  • Page 13 CAUTION Before, after and during the operation Please check the tapcock to make sure it's turned on and no water leakage before starting to use the machine. In case of water leakage due to loose screws, unexpected hazards may occur. Please turn off the tapcock when it is not in use.
  • Page 14 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Others Close the zips and fasten the buttons/Failure of the machine or water leakage may be caused during operation. Place a waterproof stand or a washing machine stand on the floor before installation This is to prevent the floor from getting dirty and wet due to water leakage. During times of high humidity, such as in summer, condensation may form on the outside of the product due to using cold water, and may make the floor wet.

  • Page 15: Use Precautions

    Use precautions Do not unplug the power cord during operation. Do not use the commercially available washing accessories It may cause failure of the machine. If it is necessary to unplug, be sure to press PAUSE button or turn off the power first. Such accessories may lead to failure of the machine due to thermal deformation, breakage or damage to the laundry.

  • Page 16: Preparation Of The Laundry

    Preparation of the laundry Check the washing instructions and the Users Guide The following clothes and articles are neither washable nor dryable. Prevent shrinkage, deformation, discoloration, damage, poor hand feel Leather, wool, feather products, and products with Velvet and other towel-textured products decorations made of these.

  • Page 17: Laundry Which Can Be Washed And Dried And Recommended Program

    Laundry which can be washed and dried and recommended program In case of such laundries Recommended program Normal laundry FUZZY Pajamas Underwear, and etc (P.38, 40, 42) Washing and drying in a short time Quick Washing & Drying Shirts, pyjamas, and others (P.40) Washing and drying the less dirty laundry rapidly SPEEDY...

  • Page 18: Key Points For Good Washing Effect

    Key points for good washing effect Pretreatment Put the laundry that may generate Put the delicate or smaller laundry in the lint in the string bag. string bag. For the laundry having the outside material liable to fuzz or dense color Put the brassieres with steel wire in the and the laundry that may be adhered with lint such as stockings, put commercially available "string bag for...
  • Page 19 When washing When the rough texture of washing is a concern To fully rinse Items such as towels have thick pile, and their texture may go hard. Increase the number of rinsing times. (P.59) Operate with [WATER-INJECTION RINSE]. It is recommended to use softeners. Reduce the detergent amount.

  • Page 20: Attentions For Smooth Spinning

    Key points for good washing effect (Continued) Attentions for smooth spinning Unbalanced laundry setting may cause longer operation time for rebalancing needing during the spinning and large body vibration may suspend spinning. Please note the following. Thick laundry as towel, jeans and etc., and those put into the cleaning net shall not be watered separately.

  • Page 21: The Cleaning Net

    Normal weight of laundry Long-sleeve Underwear (cotton, approx. 50g) Bath towel Under wear (100% cotton, approx. 300g) (100% cotton, approx. 50g) (100% cotton, approx.150g) Sock Blouse Pajamas (100% cotton, approx. 50g) (mixture, approx. 200g) (Top/bottom) (100% cotton, approx. 500g) Towel Shirt Sheet (100% cotton approx.

  • Page 22: Key Points For Good Drying Effect

    Key points for good drying effect Operate with the Wind Iron function operating (P.24) Use different drying programs for different types of laundries. Recommended setting Ordinary laundry that is not liable to get wrinkle Cotton jumpers Gym suits FUZZY program Towels and the like Underwear, and etc.

  • Page 23: How To Prevent Wrinkle · To Avoid Uneven Drying · To Avoid The Laundry Shrinkage

    How to prevent wrinkle Some laundry is more liable to get wrinkle after drying. It is impossible to avoid any wrinkle on the laundry. For any dryer compared with the previous models , this machine may cause more wrinkle in some case depending on the type and shape of FUZZY program laundry.

  • Page 24: About The Wind Iron

    About the Wind Iron This reduces wrinkles by blowing low-temperature air at a high speed over washing during drying. Select the [FUZZY], [SPEEDY WASH & DRY], [HEAVY], or [FAVORITE], in Wash Dry operation, or the [FUZZY], [HEAVY] in Drying operation for the Air Ion function to work automatically.

  • Page 25: Example Of Fi Nishing Laundry

    Example of finishing laundry Shirt with a rigid shape Casual shirt The amount of washing to dry Cotton: 55%, Polyester: 45% 100% cotton The illustrations and tables are guidelines. Shirt Casual shirt Blouse (school uniform) Cut-sew wear Vests Handkerchiefs Shirt Vest Socks/ Cut-sewn clothes briefs Handkerchiefs Shorts Handkerchiefs...

  • Page 26: Preparation And Putting Method Of Detergent And Softener

    Preparation and putting method of detergent and softener Washing load detection and detergent amount indication After putting in the laundry, set the desired program and press [START] button [Examples of Displays] MADE IN JAPAN The tumbling drum rotates and the sensor detects the washing load STATIC DRY Indication of detection in process Washing load...

  • Page 27: Washing Load And Amount Of Detergent · Bleach · Softener

    Washing load and amount of detergent, bleach and softener. The amount of detergent depends on the washing load because it is of the water saving model. Liquid soap Synthetic detergents Softener Bleach (natural fat) Powder Liquid Liquid Concentrated Normal Neutral liquid (Per 30L of water) (Per 30L of water) (Per 30L of water)

  • Page 28: How To Use Detergents , Bleaches, And Softeners

    Preparation and putting method of detergent and softener (Continued) How to use detergent, bleache, and softener Liquid detergent/ liquid bleach input section (inner right side) Softener input section (at the front of the right side) Powder detergent /Powder bleach input section (left side) Detergent case Handle...
  • Page 29 Bleach Do not use the chloric bleach, other than "TUB CLEAN" program. After putting the detergent in (Otherwise, the machine failure may be caused.) Put the liquid bleach in For the amount and way to use it, refer to the label of the oxidation type bleach.

  • Page 30: Using Laundry Starch

    Preparation and putting method of detergent and softener (Continued) Using laundry starch Guideline for the amount of washing basket cleaner to use Use the synthetic laundry starches (PVAc) only. Detergent starches not listed above may cause failure. Please check the ingredients label. Do not use PVA (polyvinyl alcohol).

  • Page 31: About Opening And Closing Of The Door

    About opening and closing of the door For the sake of safety, the door is locked during operation. In order to firmly close the door, press the Start button. If you press the Start button and then close the door you may not be able to close the door. How to open and close the door How to open the door Press the [Door OPEN] button to open the door.

  • Page 32: To Release The Door Lock

    About opening and closing the door (Continued) If you want to open the door during operation (Continued) When drying When [HIGH] indicator lights up, because the inside is very hot, the door can't be opened until it inside of the machine is cooled down. button is pressed and the [HIGH] indicator blinks, it will start the cooling process.

  • Page 33: About The Child Lock

    About the child lock In order to keep children from being trapped in the tumbling drum, turn off the power, and lock the door before or during the operation so that the door can't be opened. Press button to turn on the power. To set the lock To cancel the setting Press &...

  • Page 34: Washing

    Washing Flexible application of the programs Washing Load HOT WASH Recommended In such cases detergent FUZZY 10.5k g Usual wash SPEEDY 4.5k g To wash slightly dirty items in a short time Powder synthetic detergent or liquid detergent HEAVY 10.5k g To wash very dirty or thick items FAVORITE (P.54, 55)
  • Page 35 How to use MADE IN JAPAN FUZZY BLANKET WASH LINT WASH S P E E DY WASH HIGH FILTER FILTER DELICATE WASH&DRY DRY FILTER DETERGENT TIME LEFT SPEEDY SOFT RINSE WASH DELAY HR LATER HEAVY DELICATE DRY EXTRA FAVORITE DEODORANT SPIN WIND IRON REGULAR...

  • Page 36: Washing-Drying

    Washing-Drying Flexible application of the programs Washing Load HOT WASH Recommended In such cases detergent FUZZY 7k g Usual wash SPEEDY WASH & DRY 7k g Washing and drying in a short time HEAVY Powder synthetic 7k g detergent or To wash very dirty or thick items liquid detergent FAVORITE...

  • Page 37: To Use

    How to use MADE IN JAPAN FUZZY BLANKET WASH LINT WASH S P E E DY WASH HIGH FILTER FILTER DELICATE WASH&DRY DRY FILTER DETERGENT TIME LEFT SPEEDY SOFT RINSE WASH DELAY HR LATER HEAVY DELICATE DRY EXTRA FAVORITE DEODORANT SPIN WIND IRON REGULAR...

  • Page 38: Drying

    Drying Flexible application of the programs In such cases Drying capacity FUZZY 7k g Usual wash FUZZY (10 Minutes operation) 2k g If you want to avoid hay fever HEAVY 7k g To wash thick items SILENT 4.5k g When you want the product to operate quietly BLANKET (P.40 ~ 43) 3k g...
  • Page 39 How to use STATIC DRY When operating having set the time When automatically operating When operating having set the time Preparation Preparation Turn on the tapcock Turn on the tapcock (P.16, 18 ~ 21) (P.16, 18 ~ 21) Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door. Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door.

  • Page 40: Washing Blankets/Washing ~ Drying/Drying

    Washing blankets/Washing ~ Drying/Drying Preparation for washing The method of putting them in the tumbling drum depends on the washing and drying load or type. Please use the washing cap according to the following table. For washing a blanket of 3kg~4.7kg, use the optional washing cap (MO-F102). (MO-F102) is required.
  • Page 41 How to install the washing cap (only limited to online washing operation) How to put in Bend the washing cap and insert it from the upper side Deform the underside of the washing cap and insert it as shown in the figure. Washing cap Pull the outside of the washing cap towards you until it touch Check whether it has been put inside the tumbling drum...
  • Page 42 Washing blankets/Washing ~ Drying/Drying (Continued) How to use STATIC DRY Do not use the washing cap in the [WASH DRY] and [DRY] modes. When running in [WASH DRY] or [WASH] mode If running in [DRY] mode Turn on the tapcock Preparation Preparation Turn on the tapcock...
  • Page 43 How to put in blankets Fold inward the both ends And then fold up Fold into an organ (four folded) Put the felt into the drum with the corners inwards Put blanket corners at the back If the blanket corners are not folded inwards, the blanket may be damaged during operation. Drying method Dry it in a place with good ventilation.

  • Page 44: Washing The Laundry With The Dry-Cleaning Label

    Washing the laundry with the dry-cleaning label Preparation of the laundry Washable laundries Laundry care symbols Items that have a label with (Gentle Wash Recommended) and those with a label with (Machine Washable) (Can Be Dry Cleaned) There are some items that cannot be washed even if they have the above labels. (P.16) It is recommended that you consult at a dry cleaning store.
  • Page 45 Washing The [DELICATE] program is one in which the drum almost does not rotate, so it is to be used for items labelled with the mark (Gentle Wash Recommended). This setting washes clothes without applying force to them, so please understand the following point prior to use. Preparation of the laundry Please clean off heavy stains as early as possible.
  • Page 46 Washing the laundry with the dry-cleaning label (Continued) How to use Turn on the tapcock Preparation Press the [Door OPEN] button to open the door. Put in the laundry and close the door. Press Turn the clothes inside out. In case of washing one piece of sweater, please put in other laundries. (In case that the laundry inclines to one side, it may be imbalanced during spinning.) Press button &...
  • Page 47 When the washing is finished Drying method For the sweater of wool, Angora or For the blouse or one-piece suit, set the cashmere, set the shape and flat-dry it in a shape and then dry it by hanging it on the shaded place.

  • Page 48: Setting The Shelf Dry

    Setting the SHELF DRY How to use Turn on the tapcock Preparation Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door Put in the laundry and close the door. Press Press button to select [STATIC DRY] Press button...
  • Page 49 Dryable laundries. (P.16) Sweaters and cardigans (e.g. wool) Slacks, skirts (e.g. mixed fiber) Blouses, shirts, one-piece dresses (e.g. polyester) School uniforms and sailor suit (One pair) The above listed laundries with dry-cleaning label can also be dried. Shoes and slippers The drying capacity is one piece.

  • Page 50: Using The Cleaning Program [Deodorant]

    Using the Cleaning program [DEODORANT] In this case Washing load Operation time DEODORANT 40 minutes Items which easily get annoying smells or germs Laundry which can be washed with [DEODORANT] program (Laundry which can not be washed with [DEODORANT] program P.16) Wool and acrylic products Polyester or chemical fiber mixture products Hats or leather bags (except leather or fur products), dolls (not containing sponge), etc.

  • Page 51: How To Use

    How to use If there is water leaking from the drum, wipe it up. Turn on the tapcock. Preparation Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door. Press Press and select the [DEODORANT] setting. DEODORANT DEODORANT DEODORANT DEODORANT Each time you press the TUB CLEAN TUB CLEAN TUB CLEAN...

  • Page 52: Using The Cleaning Program [Tub Clean/ Tub Dry]

    Using the Cleaning program [TUB CLEAN/ TUB DRY] Use different settings for different situations For this situation Load Washing time 3 Hours Tub Clean If there is a smell or dirt in the drum that is a concern 11 Hours Tub Dry 30 minutes If you want to prevent mold from developing...
  • Page 53 How to use If running in [TUB CLEAN] mode If running in [TUB DRY] mode Turn on the tapcock Preparation Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door. Press Press the door [OPEN] button to open the door. Press Press to select the [TUB CLEAN] (3 hours) or Press...

  • Page 54: If You Want To Create Your Own Setting

    If you want to create your own setting How to use [FAVORITE] program can be saved and changed in accordance with the preferences of the content. No resetting is required after sign-in, just select the [FAVORITE] program to show the saved content. Press [START] after changes to the operation content, the changed content will be saved.
  • Page 55 Flexible application of the programs The setting of the [FAVORITE] program can be saved in the memory. (The setting of other programs can’t be saved.) It is very convenient to use the [FAVORITE] program for frequent washing. The methods of rinsing for the [FAVORITE] program are either Still Water Rinse or Flowing Rinse. How to change the setting Each time the button is pressed, the setting will be changed.

  • Page 56: Partial Operation With The [Fuzzy] Program Of Washing

    Partial operation with the [FUZZY] program of washing How to use In this case Set the details Set the programs. To wash as you like. WASH RINSE SPIN To separate the laundry when washing, WASH only To skip the spinning to avoid wrinkle of the laundry, Power WASH RINSE To starch laundry,...
  • Page 57 You may set WASH·RINSE·SPIN, or combine them respectively. (The setting can’t be saved.) In case of water remaining in the drum, set to [SPIN] for [1 min] under [Fuzzy] program before any operation. The detergent liquid can’t be reused. Otherwise, a lot of foam may be generated, and it causes machine failure. You can pause the Wash Only setting, however, you cannot add the Rinse or Spin operations and you cannot change things such as the washing time.

  • Page 58: Setting The Delay Start

    Setting the DELAY START How to change the delay time (content at time) The scheduled time is the time when the operation will finish. For example, if you want the washing to finish in three hours from now, you should set the scheduled time to 3 Hours. to change the setting.

  • Page 59: How To Use

    How to use You can delayed the time when you want the operation to finish between 3-12 hours later and in units of hours. It is very convenient for washing when you are not at home or for washing in the evening and dry the laundry in the morning. Turn on the tapcock and put the washing in Preparation Close the door.

  • Page 60: The Operation Content Of The Full Auto Program And The Changeable Settings

    The operation content of the FULL AUTO program and the changeable settings :Normal setting :Switch the setting by pressing the corresponding button Operation program First time Second time Third time Fourth time WATER-STORAGE RINSE WATER-STORAGE RINSE 30~70 MIN — — FUZZY 30~70 MIN Rinsing 1-4 times with still water or fl...
  • Page 61 The standard of required time (may be different from the actual time.) WASH WASH DRY WASH DRY WASH WASH DRY 4 MIN AUTO AUTO 45 MIN 1 MIN 1-7 HR 10 MIN - 6 HR (21 - 84 MIN) 1 - 9 MIN 30 MIN, 60 MIN, 90 MIN, and Automatic 10 MIN, 30 MIN, 60 MIN, 90 MIN, and Automati c 1 minute...

  • Page 62: The Operation Content Of The Full Auto Program And The Changeable Settings

    The operation content of the FULL AUTO program and the changeable settings (Continued) WASH Rinsing Dissolve the detergent Hot High Wash WATER-STORAGE RINSE WATER-INJECTION RINSE Add water to the detergent case to Blow warm air, while rotating the tumbling Perform spinning after draining. Perform spinning after draining.
  • Page 63 SPIN WASH DRY STATIC DRY SPIN [SOFT] program High speed High speed warm air warm air Spinning with warm (Heater is the SLOW weak operation) REVERSING The tumbling drum stops Perform spinning after draining. Perform spinning after draining. UNWINDING OPERATION High speed air High speed air SLOW...

  • Page 64: Various Setting Methods

    Various setting methods To change the rhythm sound (Buzz sound) and the finish warning sound The operation finish and it warms (5~10 min. ahead of time) with the rhythm (Buzzer sound). The rhythm sound (Buzzer sound) can be switched between 4 rhythm sounds and electronic buzz sound. To change or cancel the rhythm sound (Buzzer sound), operate with the following procedure.

  • Page 65: Using The Hot Wash

    Using the HOT WASH After spraying the concentrated detergent onto the laundry, blow in warm air to activate the detergent and perform washing. Select the Dissolves Heat Flap and wash Circulating pump HOT WASH detergent The operation The circulating pump Blow warm air on the Add water and rotating the It adds water and washes clothes...

  • Page 66: If You Want To Reduce The Unevenness After Washing, Or If The Clothes Are Overly-Dried

    Various setting methods (Continued) If you want to reduce the unevenness after washing, or if the clothes are overly-dried The condition of dried laundry varies with the quantity, size and material of laundry. Adjust it according to the customer's request. The factory default setting is the [REGULAR] mode.

  • Page 67: Press [Delaystart] Button, And About The Setting Change Function

    Press [DELAY START] button, and about the setting change function for 3 seconds or longer, and the setting details will be displayed on the left of the , and buttons. How to read the display for each function is given below. [Examples of Displays] Set/cancel temperature sensor control (0: Not set)

  • Page 68: Spin-Drying/ It Takes Time Until The Spin-Drying Starts

    Various setting methods (Continued) If you want to control the vibration or sound at the time of [WASH DRY] You can toggle the speed of spin-drying in the drying program of the WASH DRY operating mode. Vibrations may be large during operation depending on conditions such as the strength of the floor, so please adjust according to your conditions of use. The default setting is High Speed Mode.

  • Page 69: To Cancel And Set The Unwinding Spinning

    To cancel and set the unwinding spinning After the final spinning in the [WASH] operation finishes, perform the unwinding operation (for 2~ 4 min.) so that the laundry can be taken out easily (except for the programs of [SOFT], [BLANKET] and [DELICATE]). During the unwinding spinning, the time left indicator blinks.

  • Page 70: If You Want To Change The Dehumidification Settings

    If you want to change the dehumidification settings You can switch between dehumidification settings at the time of drying operation Air cooling dehumidification mode: During the drying operation, moist air (warm air) is expelled through the drainage hose. Water-cooling dehumidification mode: During the drying operation, water is used in water-cooling dehumidification. (The amount of water used increases.) The default setting is Air Cooling Dehumidification Mode.

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Maintenance Lint filter Regular maintenance (once per month) is recommended. Lint filter blockage will cause poor detergent liquid filtration and drainage. During operation or when there is water remaining in the tumbling drum or drain hose (only after the washing operation), do not remove the lint filter. When there is water in the tumbling drum, if the drain hose is raised at the threshold (10 cm higher than the floor) or the drain outlet is blocked, a lot of water will flow out when the lint filter is removed.
  • Page 72 Maintenance (Continued) Lint filter (Continued) Putting back the thread debris filter Nail Properly pull on the two grips. If the thread debris filter comes out, align the thread debris filter with the slot it goes into and push it in vertically. If the debris filter cover comes off during cleaning Shaft Place the lint filter with the [UP] mark on the screen part...

  • Page 73: Dry Filter · Insertion Socket For The Dry Filter

    Dry filter Please clean the dry filter after each time drying. Dry filter Pull out the dry filter towards you and remove it. Fold the drying filter backwards, remove the locking lever and lift the screen B Lock lever Screen B Dry filter Fold screen A backwards Screen A...
  • Page 74 Clean off any lint adhering to the top and bottom inside of screen inlet. If the inlet nozzle does fit the vacuum cleaner inlet nozzle (loose), do the following according to the vacuum cleaner you are using. For a Hitachi product : Attach the attachment (vacuum cleaner attachment) to the vacuum cleaner For non-Hitachi product : Attach by wrapping tape around the inlet nozzle.

  • Page 75: The Detergent Case

    The detergent case It is dirty with detergent or softener remaining. If hardened detergent is left behind in the detergent tray, it may come off when water is added to the detergent tray, may clog up the internal parts of the machine, and may result in leaks or water being left in the detergent input port or softener input port.
  • Page 76 Maintenance (Continued) Machine body and tumbling drum Adhered with water drops and dirt In case of any detergent or softener on the plastic or metal parts of the door, wipe it off with a soft cloth. It may cause damage or breakage. In case of any dirt on the glass panel at the inner side of the machine door, wipe it off with a wet cloth.

  • Page 77: Water Supply Inlet

    Water supply inlet In case that the water supply is not smooth Turn off the tapcock and remove the water supply hose. Follow the procedures below in order to prevent waster from splashing a lot. Turn off Turn off the tapcock and press button to turn on the power.

  • Page 78: Water Tap, The One Touch Joint, And Then The Water Supply Hose. · Drainage Outlet

    Water tap, the one touch joint, and then the water supply hose. If using for a many years, such as the packing of the hose, it may degrade over the years, and may result in water leaks, so regularly (at the time of use, etc.) check that there are no leaks.

  • Page 79: In Case Of When Abnormal Situations Happen

    In case of when abnormal situations happen In case of any display other than the following When the time left indicator shows the following In the following cases‚ the indicator will blink or the buzzer will sound. In order to prevent accident wrong detection. Press PAUSE or turn off the power and turn it on again.
  • Page 80 Check the following items Is the dry filter or dry filter inlet blocked? Clean if they are blocked. (P.73, 74) Appears when [WASH DRY] or [DRY] operation is operated 25 times. (It After checking may appear even when only little amount of lint has accumulated) Press turn off the Press...

  • Page 81: Feedbacks From Customers

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Feedbacks from customers Sound and vibration is troublesome etc. appears in the display section (P.79, 80) (Refer to the right page) In case of abnormality in different parts of the machine Melody sound / Voice guidance :P.85) Start button :P.86)

  • Page 82: In The Event Of Such Sound

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) In the event of such sound The following sounds are not an error, they are the normal sounds from the machine during normal operation. If you hear the following sounds: Cause (not a fault) It is the sound that generated when the circulation pump takes in air.

  • Page 83: Operation

    Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Sound may change during the drying operation as the speed of It is not an error. rotations of the blower fan is adjusted. Sound during the drying operation Set to low speed mode for the adjustment of the number of spinning Sound of a drum rotating at high speed during the drying operation.

  • Page 84: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Water will be supplied automatically as soon as the water level It is not an error. goes down during washing. Water is fed in the middle of WASH/ RINSE operations Have you put in too much detergent?

  • Page 85: Operation

    Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Did you press Pause button during spinning operation? Wait until the tumbling drum stops completely. Door can not be opened until the tumbling drum has stopped rotating. Press power ON button and wait until the temperature inside the Did you turn off the power supply during drying operation? tumbling drum reduces.

  • Page 86: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method The power can't be Is the power supply plug inserted in the power point? Insert the power supply plug in the power point. turned on Is there a power failure or the current fuse or the circuit breaker Press power ON button to restart the operation.

  • Page 87: Operation

    Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Did you change the dehumidification method during drying operation to Water-Cooling Dehumidification Method? Dirt does not accumulate in the dry In the Water-Cooling Dehumidification Method, since dirt is It is not an error. filter discharged together with the water used for water-cooling dehumidification, very little amount of dirt may accumulate in...

  • Page 88: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Are you periodically cleaning the drain outlet? Periodically clean the drain outlet (approximately once in a month). Blocking of the drain outlet may cause odor. It is recommended to leave the door open.

  • Page 89: In Case Of When Abnormal Situations Happen

    In case of abnormality in the operation of the machine Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Is the laundry inclined to one side causing imbalance? Additional rinsing may be performed to correct the imbalance For preventing the imbalance of the laundry, take necessary of the laundry.

  • Page 90: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method The spinning is Is the time set for spinning short? Set longer time for spinning. (P.55) insufficient When there is a lot of laundry, put small articles such as socks and handkerchiefs in the commercially available "cleaning net"...
  • Page 91 Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Did the laundry incline to one side during spinning operation? For preventing the imbalance of the laundry, take necessary Operation time may become long as the operation for precautions when putting the laundry in the drum. (P.19, 20) correcting the imbalance of laundry is added automatically.

  • Page 92: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Set the drain water hose correctly. (Installation Manual) Clean the drain water hose, drain water outlet and drain water trap. Remove the blocking of lint etc. (P.78) Is the drain water hose set correctly? Check that the piping is not broken or frozen.

  • Page 93: In Case Of Abnormal Situation Regarding The Control Panel Display

    In case of abnormal situation regarding the control panel display (If "COO" or a similar message is displayed) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Is the washing load already wet? When the washing load is wet or contains large amount of It is not an error.

  • Page 94: Operation

    In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method The operation may continue for 1-2 hrs. after the indicator The time left indicator shows the remaining time of 10 MIN. Drying time is blinks without automatically added when drying of the washing load is It is not an error.

  • Page 95: In Case Of Abnormal Situation Regarding The Fi Nished Washing Load

    In case of abnormal situation regarding the finished washing load Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Have you put in too much detergent? Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the control Some detergent brands may not dissolve if the water panel display.
  • Page 96 In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Is the washing load too much? Adjust the washing load according to the program used. Washing capacity differs according to the program operated. Set the machine to the Hot Deep Wash program when washing heavily stained cloth with spilled food etc.
  • Page 97 Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Are you washing the clothes with deep color washing load or new color patterned fabric? Separate the laundry prone to color staining such as deep color laundry from the other washing load. Check the care label of the laundry.
  • Page 98 In case of when abnormal situations happen (Continued) Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Are you periodically cleaning the drain outlet? Periodically clean the drain outlet (approximately once in a month). Blocking of the drain outlet may cause odor. Mount the drain trap cover correctly.

  • Page 99: About Wrinkle In The Laundry

    Symptoms Please check the following items Adjustment method Uneven drying may occur depending on the combination of Set the drying adjustment to Thorough using the Drying fabric in the laundry, and temperature and humidity of the Adjustment button. place where the machine is kept. Perform the drying operation with the Heavy program.

  • Page 100: Other Situations

    Other situations To remove the water when moving a house etc. Inset the drain hose into the drain outlet. Close the water tap. Turn on the power, press the [SPIN] button and run Turn on the power, press , select [TUB CLEAN] for 30 seconds by pressing program, and start the machine by pressing Operate the machine for around 10 seconds, and...

  • Page 101: Optional Parts

    Optional parts These accessories are available at stores selling Hitachi's consumer appliances. Prices are inclusive of consumption tax as of November 2010. Symptoms Accessories When the drain hose does not fit as the drain outlet hole L Pipe is small...
  • Page 104 Model BD-V3300L Power 100V, 50-60Hz Normal washing capacity 9kg (The maximum capacity of dry clothes) Normal spinning capacity Normal drying capacity 6kg (The maximum capacity of dry clothes) Normal water level 29 L (the [FUZZY] program for washing) 80 L for washing (the [FUZZY] program for washing) Normal water consumption 55 L for [WASH DRY] (The [FUZZY] program for [WASH DRY]) Rated motor power...

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