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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE Model AJ-S55GZ Thank you for your purchase of Fully Automatic Washing Machine. Please read this manual carefully for proper operation. Please keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preface ........................... 3 Safety Precaution .................. 4 Installation Guide ....................7 Installation ........................12 Safety Check ......................13 Washing Machine Repair ................13 Control Panel ......................14 Technical Description ..................17 Before Using Your Machine ................18 Checking Amount of Laundry and Detergent (Approximately Amount) ) .................. -
Page 3: Preface
Preface The number next to the sign is the page number for detailed description. Air-jet drying It's an economic mode of drying without heating. May be used to dry the heat-irresistible swimsuit or the underwear containing the amino heat-insulation materials. Keep room free of mugginess for causing no temperature rise. -
Page 4: Safety Precaution
Safety Precautions Please read this part of substance carefully for proper operation before using your machine. The precautions stated here are classified as "Warning" and "Attention" according to the damage and the emergency caused by misoperation, and are described respectively in line with the marks below Warning With no respect to this mark, the misoperation may cause death or GBH. - Page 5 Warning Do not put your hand into the basket Do not put your hands into the until it has stopped completely. washing • spinning basket during the washing and rinsing process. Prohibited Prohibited Even when the spinning of the basket Even when the spinning is slow, hands may be trapped by is slow, there is still a danger of being clothes.
- Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) Warning Do not insert a screwdriver into the Lid Do not open the lid in locked status by force. Lock hold. Otherwise, the lid or locking device Prohibited Prohibited may be damaged, resulting in unstoppable spinning of washing • spinning basket and thus causing injuries.
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Page 7: Installation Guide
Attention Please turn off the water tap when not Do not wash, rinse and spin the water using the unit. proof fabric or cloth. Prohibited water sleeping bag, raincoat, cover of skiing, utilities, leakage bicycles, cars and motors Otherwise may lead to injury by abnormal vibration during spinning To prevent damages caused by water or damage the washing machine, wall, floor and clothes. - Page 8 Installation Guide (continued) Installation of Washing Machine Adjust the instability of the washing Please make sure of the horizontality of the machine with adjustable leg. washing machine. As shown in the figure, the horizontality can be easily observed by the string used to hang an object. It is level if the clearance between A and machine body is...
- Page 9 How to Change the Water Drainage Hose and How to Install the Base Plate Water drainage hose is attached on the left side of unit at shipment, nonetheless, it can be reattached on the right side to suit drainage needs. Black mark Lay the unit down slowly.
- Page 10 Installation Guide (continued) How to install the base plate (Mount the base plate on the pad on top of unit) Fit the barb on the plate into the square hole of the bottom, and tighten the screws. Water Drainage Hose Related Parts Ensure that the water drainage hose will not separate from its outlet even if there is vibration or the outlet is too big or too shallow.
- Page 11 How to Install the One Touch Joint Confirm the diameter of the water tap. Check the distance between joints A and B. If the diameter exceeds 2cm, remove the joint ring. Screw joint B in the arrow direction to adjust the gap. Tighten joint B in the arrow direction Press the sealed pad evenly against the to reduce the gap between joint A...
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Page 12: Installation
Installation Attention Please turn on the water tap to check to connecting condition of the water supply hose before washing. To prevent damages caused by water leakage due to loosen screw. How to install and remove the water supply hose Main unit Water tap Turn the union nut in the direction as shown... -
Page 13: Safety Check
If the the problem still cannot be solved, contact an authorized service dealer or a service agent and provide the following information. 1 Model name: AJ-S55GZ. 2 Describe abnormal situations and damages in detail. 3 Your address and telephone number. -
Page 14: Control Panel
Control Panel Never press 2 (or more) buttons together, which may cause misoperation. Attention... - Page 15 In the case of any of the following manual setup, the washing machine will make 2 sounds for acceptance (to announce the datum mark of indication): 1 The water level is "50L"; 2The washing duration is 15 minutes ("9 minutes" + "6 minutes"). 3 Rinsing duration is "twice"; 4 The spinning duration is "6 minutes";...
- Page 16 Control Panel (continued) Lid Lock function The lid will be locked automatically when washing for children's safe. Setup safe model Close the Lid, press button. Press and hold down the button for at least three seconds. The buzzer makes a sound of "beep" to announce the completion of setup.
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Page 17: Technical Description
Technical Description The number next to the sign is the page number for detailed description. Water Inlet Inhaling Window Nanometer titanium filter net Washing Spinning basket Pulsator Hose rest Fabric softener injection Water drainage hose Power Wire Bleach and Liquid detergent injection opening Lid Lock Lint filter... -
Page 18: Before Using Your Machine
Before Using Your Machine Preparation for washing machine Turn on One touch joint When the first using Water supply hose The washing machine can be used only after the proper installation in compliance with the "Installation Guide". 220V ~ Daily using 220V The front of the water drainage hose must insert in the water drainage outlet. -
Page 19: Checking Amount Of Laundry And Detergent (Approximately Amount)
How to put laundry in Put in the laundry as Put bulky or floating laundry in basket first. The bluejeans and other thick cloth shall be evenly evenly distributed as distributed in the washing basket before washing. possible. (Prevent the laundry from overflowing during washing) •... -
Page 20: How To Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach And Fabric Softener
How to Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener Start the washing machine with water in the washing basket, and the infiltration washing can't perform then. Please put the detergent in the washing • spinning basket. Powder synthetic detergent Put the detergent in the detergent dispenser Notes •... -
Page 21: Fabric Softener
Liquid detergent/Bleach Fabric softener Open the cap of the fabric softener injection opening. Liquid detergent Dilute the liquid detergent with water and gently pour it into the injection opening. • When using preset operation, dilute the detergent with twice the amount of water. -
Page 22: Amount Of Laundry And Detergent
Amount of Laundry and Detergent Synthetic detergent Concentrated detergent Regular detergent Amount of Water Level Laundry 20g for 30L of water 25mL for 30L of water 40g or 40mL for 30L of water (Powder) (Liquid) (Powder, Liquid) 25mL 40mL 5.5kg 42mL 67g (67mL) 3.5kg... -
Page 23: Selection Of Laundry Process
Selection of Laundry Process The washing machine have six laundry courses. Please select the appropriate detergent and course for laundry according to the table below. Type of laundry Recommended Automatic Process Recommended Detergent NORMAL Regular laundry Powder synthetic detergent Normal washing Automatically select the process suitable for washing. -
Page 24: Normal Process
NORMAL Process • The pulsator to detect the amount of laundry and display Put the laundry in and press the "POWER on the control panel. SWITCH" button • After the detergent amount and the water level are displayed, the washing machine will pause about 1 minute The unit is set automatically to the "NORMAL"... - Page 25 Sufficient wash with economic consumption of water, electricity and time Washing of the "NORMAL" process Dissolve detergent Washing First Rinsing Second Rinsing Spinning (Water-storage rinsing +Water- (sprinking rinsing) injection rinsing) Spinning after Spinning after draining draining Spinning after draining Agitating Supply water to the Approximately required level and...
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Page 26: Heavy Process
HEAVY Process • The pulsator to detect the amount of laundry and display Put the laundry in and press the "POWER on the control panel. SWITCH" button • After the detergent amount and the water level are displayed, the washing machine will pause about 1 minute Press the PROGRAM button and select... - Page 27 Through wash Washing of the HEAVY process Dissolve detergent Washing First Rinsing Second Rinsing Spinning (Water-storage rinsing) (Water-storage rinsing) Spinning after Spinning after draining draining Spinning after draining Agitating Approximately 2 minutes Supply water to Supply water to the required level the required level and performing and performing...
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Page 28: Speedy Process
SPEEDY Process Cleans Laundry Fast Put laundry in, close the lid, press the "POWER Press the "START" button SWITCH" button (The sound of buzzer indicates washing completion.) Press the "PROGRAM" button , select the "SPEEDY" process. • This process is designed for washing clothes only with sweat but no dirt in summer. -
Page 29: Soak Process
SOAK Process Wash with special moving steeped water flow • The pulsator to detect the amount of laundry and display on the Put the laundry in and press the "POWER control panel. SWITCH" button • After the detergent amount and the water level are displayed, the washing machine will pause about 1 minute for putting in Press the "PROGRAM"... - Page 30 SOAK Process (continued) Washing of the "SOAK" process Washing First Rinsing Second rinsing Spinning Dissolve the detergent (Water-storage rinsing) (Water-storage rinsing) Spinning after drain- Spinning after drain- Agitating+Soaking Spinning after draining Supply water to the Supply water to the Approximately required level and required level and 2 min...
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Page 31: Silk Process
SILK Process Washing clothes with "Dry clean" label Before using your machine Please note that the washing cap should be used The SILK process applies the mode of basket in SILK process rotation, which uses the rotating water in the bas- ket to wash the fine cloth with label and the •... -
Page 32: Use Of Detergent
SILK Process (continued) Preparation for the washing Preparation for the laundry • Remove the color spot or the dark dirt before washing. • Please fasten the fasteners or the zip of laundry completely. • As to the laundries with fastener or broider, turn its inner side to external before washing. Make sure the decoloring possibility •... - Page 33 How to wash Please do not use detergent dispenser The water level is automatically set to 30L . The water level can switch between according to the washing capacity. Make preparation • The laundry amount is below 1.2kg. Put in the liquid detergent and close the lid. 1.2kg (The approximate amount of detergent is not displayed) Put the laundry in and install the washing cap,...
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Page 34: After Washing
SILK Process (continued) Washing of the "SILK" process Rotating water + Soaking Draining Spinning Rotating water + Soaking Draining Spinning Washing Rinsing(twice) Spinning After washing Drying methods Treatment (recovery of the shrinkage and distortion) • Sweaters of wool, Angora and cashmere shall be laid in •... -
Page 35: Blanket Process
BLANKET Process Washing the comforter and blanket Before using your machine The basket rotates and creates "Blanket washing current" and "Soak" process to gently wash comforters, blanket and bed spread. Please note that washing cap should be used in BLANKET process. •... - Page 36 BLANKET Process (continued) How to wash Please do not use detergent dispenser The washing machine is automatically set to 50L . It can also set water level by manual according to the washing amount. Make preparation Put in the liquid detergent and close the lid. Put the laundry in and install the washing cap, then press the "POWER SWITCH"...
- Page 37 Washing of the "BLANKET" process Rotating water + Soaking Draining Spinning Rotating water + Soaking Draining Spinning Washing Rinsing (twice) Spinning • The washing basket rotates slowly, generate rotating water and softly wash the quilt and blanket. After the end of washing Method to take out Natural air-jet at the place with good ventilation •...
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Page 38: Using The Washing Cap
Using the Washing Cap Make sure the washing cap is used in "SILK" or "BLANKET" process. The washing cap is the optional part. Installation of the washing cap 1Press the washing cap on your side, squeeze Bend the cap as is shown in the figure and then put it in the washing basket with the side with the whole cap into the basket. - Page 39 In "BLANKET" process Dismantlement of the detergent dispenser Put the washing cap into the basket, hold the central circle, and pull it right 1Bend the dispenser beneath the balance ring. 2Dismantle the pin from the pinhole. Do not clip the clothes when installing the washing cap.
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Page 40: Wash In Your Favorite Way
Wash in Your Favorite Way Any of the processes of "Washing", "Rinsing" and "Spinning" can be set up alone, and the processes can also operate in combination. (The content of the washing will not be stored) Attention • Except the "washing rinsing spinning"... - Page 41 How to use the How to use the How to use the How to use the "WATER LEVEL" button "WASH" button "RINSE" button "SPIN" button With each pressing on the "WATER With each pressing on the "WASH" With each pressing on the "RINSE" With each pressing on the "SPIN"...
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Page 42: Content Of The Washing Process
Content of the washing process This part describes the process of each process. ( ) indicates it may be manually switched within the range contained in the bracket by pressing the buttons. No ( ) means no switch. Rinsing Required duration Automatic setup (approximate) Process... -
Page 43: Using The Preset For Washing
Using the Preset for Washing Put the laundry in and press the "POWER Press "START" button SWITCH" button Put in the detergent according to the amount and Press the "PROGRAM" button , select the close the lid. washing mode. (The sound of buzzer indicates washing completion) •... - Page 44 Using the Preset for Washing (continued) How to use the "PRESET" button (Switched options) The preset function allows the finishing time to be set to 6 hours or 9 hours later. This feature comes in handy when you wish to do the washing while you are out or when you wish to do the washing at night ang hang out in the morning.
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Page 45: Wind Dehydration Process
WIND DEHYDRATION Process Cleaning and pre-drying finish at one step Clothes not suitable for this mode. • Quilt and blanket • Shoes • Clothes that cannot be washed in SILK process • Easily distorted clothes • Clothes with sign in washing mark •... - Page 46 WIND DEHYDRATION Process (continued) Washing of the "WIND DEHYDRATION" process Dissolve detergent Washing First Rinsing Second Rinsing Wind dehydration (Water-storage rinsing) (Water-storage rinsing) 60 min wind dehydration Spinning after Spinning after draining draining Agitating Approximately Supply water to Supply water to 2 minutes the required level the required level...
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Page 47: Air-Jet Process
AIR-JET Process Preparing for AIR-JET Air Jet function helps to shorten the time for laundry airing by using of strong wind and high-speed spinning . It prevents shrinkage and transfrigure that caused by heating. • May be used to dry the heat-irresistible swimsuit or the underwear containing the amino heat-insulation materials. •... - Page 48 AIR-JET Process (continued) Air-jet Process • Refer to the following table for approximate air-jet Take out the laundries after washing process, duration. rearrange them evenly and put them into the washing basket. • The preset during is only for air-jet process, and the actual operation duration is 5 to 30 minutes longer for including the duration of rearrangement and even •...
- Page 49 Proposed Operation Time The following information is for reference only. Air Jet Drying is only an supporting feature, helps shorten the time for laundry airing, but it can not dry your laundries completely. Shorten Laundry Airing Duration The duration to handle the laundry above 1.5kg (below 3.0kg) Approximate amount of 3.0kg of with 1 hour of air-jet is about 40% shorter than that of airing.
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Page 50: Maintenance Of Washing Basket (Basket Air-Jet•Basket Clean)
AIR-JET Process (continued) Attention • Please well rearrange the laundries before putting them into the washing basket. Excessive or poorly-rearranged laundries may cause operation failure. Please pause the operation after the operation failure, reduce the amount of laundry and correct the laundry declination or enwinding, then press the start button . - Page 51 Maintenance of Washing Basket (BASKET AIR-JET•BASKET CLEAN) (continued) • BASKET CLEAN Process It's hard for the soap alkali residue and the mildew to adhere to the stainless steel basket, but the soap alkali residue may come into being after long usage. Please perform the regular maintenance, and clean the washing basket bimonthly.
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Page 52: Use The Detergent Again
Use the Detergent Again "Washing" only for the 1st Put in the 2nd collective of laundries, and select Rinse and spin the 1st collec- collective of laundries. the favorite washing mode. tive of washed laundries • Set the proper water level for the laundries. •... -
Page 53: Maintenance And Repair
Maintenance and Repair Maintenance of nanometer titanium filter net Open the inhaling window to 60 (you will feel a Filter net holder Latch click), and remove the filter net. " " Nanometer titanium filter net The stains remained on inhaling window and inhaling net can be removed with a soft cloth. - Page 54 Maintenance and Repair (continued) Pay attention to the rust on the washing basket The stainless basket is rustproof, but it may rust in the following cases. 1 The rust-inclined ironwork such as the barrette or the needle remains in the basket and touches the stainless steel inner wall. 2 The water containing the impurities such as rust or iron power flows into the washing basket, and the impurities adhere to the stainless steel inner wall.
- Page 55 Fit the angle hole of the filter net Install the lint filter. Notes o v e r t h e c o n v e x i t y o f t h e • The lint filter is consumable items. encasing, then match the hasps When damage is found in the fiter net,please Kacha...
- Page 56 Maintenance and Repair (continued) How to maintain the water supply opening The contamination accumulated at the water supply opening will worsen the supply effect. Turn off the tap, and disassemble the water supply hose. (Refer to page 12 for proper disassembly) water supply opening Clean up the contamination accumulated at the filtering net of water supply opening.
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Page 57: When Failure Happens
When Failure Happens About the abnormality alarm In the following cases, the flash of indicator and the sound of buzzer will announce the abnormality. If the washing machine generates unexpected error alarm, the washing machine shall be temporarily suspended for a while, and then restarted. - Page 58 When Failure Happens (continued) Flash of indicator Alarm content Part to check Solution The lid is not locked Troubleshooting completely • Is there foreign substance under (The lid is not the lid? completely closed) Restart operation Please press the "START/PAUSE" Washing basket can button to pause •...
- Page 59 Case Cause Fail to supply water No spinning, washing Please refer to "Part to check" in "About abnormality alarm". basket can't rotate No stirring Unable to air-jet dry • Please refer to "The Approximate air-jet duration of laundry". • If there is water remained in the spinning basket, Start button It doesn't work after setting can not be pressed.
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Page 60: Automatic Power Off
When Failure Happens (continued) Automatic power OFF The power will be cut automatically at the end of operation. The power will be automatically cut if the washing machine keeps one of the following status for above 1 hour. 1) Pause 2) Lid open 3) Abnormality alarm describer in page 57 With no pressing on "START/PAUSE"... - Page 61 Case Cause It buzzes or sounds "Hoola, hoola" • That is the electromagnetic sound of the motor switched on and About the during the high-speed washing or off to control the rotating speed. sound dehydration. Sprinking rinsing turns into water •...
- Page 62 When Failure Happens (continued) Case Cause • The predefined time is the time for drying dehydration, and the About the Dehydration doesn't finish actual operation time need to plus the clothes dressing and drying beyond the predefined time. oblique correction time, which, in aggregation, will be longer than time the predefined time by 5~30 minutes.
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Page 63: Optional Parts
Optional Parts Lint filter Extended water drainage hose Washing cap (Specialized) (about 80 cm) 80cm • For drainage hose extension. Extended water supply hose (1m / Nanometer titanium filter net 2m / 3m) assy 1m /2m / 3m • For supply hose extension. -
Page 64: Product Specifications
(0.3kgf/cm ~ 8kgf/cm Profile dimension W539mm x L530mm x H965mm 539mm x 530mm x 965mm Weight About 28kg 28kg Hitachi Appliances, Inc. No. 15-12, 2-chome, Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8410, Japan Tel: Tokyo ( 03 ) 3502 - 2111 3-W1159-2A E7...