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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL HITACHI FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE Model AJ-S55KXP/AJ-S55KX Thank you for your purchase of HITACHI Fully Automatic Washing Machine. Please read this manual carefully for proper operation. Please keep this manual for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Check ......................14 Washing Machine Repair ................14 Technical Description ..................15 Control Panel (AJ-S55KXP) (AJ-S55KXP)............16 Before Using Your Machine ................19 Checking Amount of Laundry and Detergent (Approximately Amount) ) ..................20 How to Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener ................... -
Page 3: Preface
Preface The number next to the sign is the page number for detailed description. Air jet 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 Precautions
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
AJ-S55KX Solid, horizontal surface Weak surface Irregular surface AJ-S55KXP How to install The unit should be installed on a flat horizontal surface. Otherwise sudden stop or abnormal sound may result during the spinning cycle. - Page 8 To install the machine on an inclined floor, leg caps in the attached accessory kit can be used to adjust height by connecting them to the fixed leg. Confirming the machine type of AJ-S55KXP, please install the water drninage hose and hang it on, otherwise there will be no water in washing basket.
- Page 9 • Be sure not to install the water drainage hose at a position lower than water drainage joint, otherwise, it could lead to difficulties in water drainage. This discharge pipe installs the method to be only suitable in AJ-S55KXP. AJ-S55KXP...
- Page 10 Installation Guide (continued) How to Change the Water Drainage Hose AJ-S55KX 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. Back The water drain- age hose pulled...
- Page 11 installation of the bottom plate The bottom plate is placed on the packaging foam on the top of the washer. Please place the washer transversely in a slight way. • Before placing the washer transversely, lay some soft paper pad on the ground to avoid damage to the body. Align the hook on the bottom plate with the square hole on the chassis and insert it, then Corrugate paper etc.
- Page 12 Installation Guide (continued) 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.
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Page 13: 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 14: Safety Check
In case of malfunction of the washing machine, read the manual in detail before requesting repair services. If the problem still cannot be solved, contact an authorized service dealer or a service agent and provide the following information. 1 Model name: AJ-S55KXP AJ-S55KX. 2 Describe abnormal situations and damages in detail. -
Page 15: Technical Description
Technical Description The number next to the sign is the page number for detailed description. Water Inlet Water Drainage Hose Inhaling Window (Suitable in AJ-S55KXP) Nanometer titanium AJ-S55KXP) filter net Washing Spinning basket Pulsator Water Drainage Hose Fabric softener (Suitable in AJ-S55KX) -
Page 16: Control Panel (Aj-S55Kxp) Aj-S55Kxp
Control Panel (AJ-S55KXP) AJ-S55KXP (Setting injection rinse in AJ-S55KX) (AJ-S55KX PRESET button CLEAN/AIR JET button Used to set the clean duration the air-jet duration or the basket air-jet duration. Pre-defined operation can work in "NORMAL" and "MINI", "HEAVY", "SPEEDY","SOAK", but not for other modes. - Page 17 CLEAN/AIR JET indicator Sailing indicator Please select the proper air-jet duration in compliance with The lamp will light when setting the program of the air-jet level required to the laundry. The indicator lights to "NORMAL","DELICATE","WOOL","SPEEDY"and"MINI" describe the air-jet duration. auto running. TUB DRY (LED ON) TUB CLEAN (LED ON) If setting...
- Page 18 Control Panel (continued) Lid Lock function The lid will be locked automatically when washing for children's safe. With the set of Lid Lock function, the washing machine can't operate if the lid is opened. (The control panel Attention will release the alarm if the lid is opened) Factory initial state for "safe mode".
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Page 19: Before Using Your Machine
The washing machine can be used only after the proper installation in compliance with the "Installation Guide". Fixing of the water Daily using drainage hose The U-shaped hose on the tail shall be tightly secured. (Suitable in AJ-S55KXP) 220V~ 220V AJ-S55KXP) (Suitable in AJ-S55KXP) The front of the water drainage hose must insert in the water drainage outlet. -
Page 20: Checking Amount Of Laundry And Detergent (Approximately Amount)
Before Using Your Machine (continued) 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. -
Page 21: 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 22 How to Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener (continued) 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.
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Page 23: 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 24: Selection Of Laundry Process
Special detergent clean and hard wash label used in dothes Wash with spinning water current. with dry-clean label BLANKET Bulky laundry Neutral liquid Wash with blanket water current. detergent Above control panel demonstration content take AJ-S55KXP as an example. AJ-S55KXP... - Page 25 Press “START” button Washing First Rinsing Second Rinsing Spinning Sprinking rinsing Water-storage rinsing When the spinning Spinning after Spinning Supply water Balanced of the basket is draining after draining to the required agitating slow,the water level and supply is beginning performing agitating Dissolve detergent...
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Page 26: Content Of The Washing Process
(9~1 min) (Water-storage rinsing 1~3 times) (67~31 min) ( AJ-S55KX Water-storage or Water-injection rinsing 1~3 times) The above table is based on AJ-S55KXP. AJ-S55KXP Time required for washing Change of the options in the modes • The washing time includes the time of charging (volume of 15L per minute) and draining (standard condition). -
Page 27: Process Description
Process Description DELICATE Process Not suitable for washing laundries below: After washing Laundries with Dry clean label and out of hand wash label. Prevent the knitted sweater and alike from distorting please Laundries with fur material except for sweaters of wool .(high-quality cashmere , Angora , mohair and alike ) pay attention when drying. -
Page 28: Use Of Detergent
Process Description (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 29: After Washing
After washing Drying methods Treatment (recovery of the shrinkage and distortion) • Sweaters of wool, Angora and cashmere shall be laid in • Hover the steam flatiron over the clothes, release steam and shady and cool place after dressing to be dried in shade. dress the clothes. - Page 30 Process Description (continued) Attention • Don't wash the comforter with the wool as its batt material inside or the silk as its cover material. Washable Blanket • Blankets with label • Acryl or Polyester fiber double breadth elastic blanket, looped pile carpet and woven carpet (less than 180cm(W) x 230cm(L) and single weight not over than 4.2kg) l80cm x 230cm...
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Page 31: Using The Preset For Washing
AIR JET This program is designed for washing clothes only with sweat but no dirt in summer. Clothes not suitable for this mode. • Clothes that cannot be washed WOOL processes. • Clothes with sign in washing mark • Clothes of easily-fade away colors •... -
Page 32: Using The Detergent Again
Using the PRESET for Washing (continued) Predefined operation can t be set in DELICATE , WOOL , BLANKET , TUB CLEAN , CLEAN/AIR JET Processes. 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. -
Page 33: Using The Washing Cap
Using the Washing Cap Make sure the washing cap is used in "WOOL" 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 34 Using the Washing Cap (continued) 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 35: 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 36 AIR JET Process (continued) AIR JET Process Note: To AIR JET an hour as an example. Take out the laundries after washing process, rearrange them evenly and put them into the washing basket. • Refer to the following table for approximate air jet duration.
- Page 37 Proposed Operation Time The following information is for reference only. Air Jet is only an supporting feature, helps shorten the time for laundry airing, but it can not dry your laundries completely. 1.5kg 1.5kg 1.5kg 1.0kg 0.5kg 1.1kg 0.4kg 1.1kg 0.4kg 400g 200g...
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Page 38: 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 40: Maintenance Of Washing Basket (Tub Dry • Tub Clean)
Maintenance of Washing Basket (TUB DRY • TUB CLEAN) • TUB DRY Process Frequent air jet to the washing basket may prevent the mildew. (Applied frequency: once a week) The process of "TUB DRY" is the same applied as that of "CLEAN/AIR JET" process. ( Press the "CLEAN/AIR JET"... -
Page 41: Use Guidelines
Use Guidelines Do not remove the plug of power supply Attentions in continuous operation. during the operation. • Manually set the washing time as "12 minutes", • Lest the washing machine will be in trouble. operate the washing machine for over 3 con- Make sure the operation is suspended or the secutive cycles, the protective mechanism may power supply is cut off before removing the... -
Page 42: 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 43 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 44 Maintenance and Repair (continued) 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 45 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 13 for proper disassembly) water supply opening Clean up the contamination accumulated at the filtering net of water supply opening.
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Page 46: When Failure Happens
• Is the water drainage hose properly installed? 9~10 9~10 • AJ-S55KXP whether or not hang the drain hose. AJ-S55KXP AJ-S55KX • Is the water drainage hose laid down? • Is the water drainage hose squeezed up? Please press the "START/PAUSE"... - Page 47 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 PRESET button to pause •...
- Page 48 In such case, please unplug the power supply unit. Plug it back after 5 minutes, and then reset operation. AJ-S55KXP • If all indicators turn off during operation but only the water drainage pump remains in operation, this is the auto operation of protection circuit in washing machine for water level is too high.This is not an error.
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Page 49: Automatic Power Off
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 46 With no pressing on "START/PAUSE"... - Page 50 ON/OFF button is pressed during the spinning. stops the inertial rotation. During the period of water drainage, AJ-S55KXP • This is to prevent overflow. the water drainage pump start to The water drainage pump starts automatically when the preset...
- Page 51 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 52: Optional Parts
W 539mm D 530mm H 985mm 500mm 560mm 985mm 539mm 530mm 985mm Weight About 30kg About 30kg 30kg 30kg Hitachi Appliances, Inc. No. 15-12, 2-chome, Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8410, Japan Tel: Tokyo ( 03 ) 3502 - 2111 3-W1333-2 J9...