HITACHI BD-70CVE Front Loading Washing Machine Instruction Manual

: June 28, 2024
: Hitachi

Table of Contents

HITACHI BD-70CVE Front Loading Washing Machine
Product Description
FAQ
Safety Instructions
Installation
Operations
Maintenances
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HITACHI BD-70CVE Front Loading Washing Machine

Specifications

Model: BD-70CVE, BD-80CVE
Type: Front Loading Washing Machine

Product Description

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi front loading washing machine. The machine is designed for efficient and effective washing of your laundry.

Safety Instructions

For your safety, please follow the instructions below:

WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in death or serious injuries if not avoided.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in minor injuries or damage to property.
NOTE: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in minor injuries.

General Safety Tips:

Do not dismantle, repair, or modify the appliance to avoid malfunction, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Always use the new hose-sets provided with the appliance and do not reuse old ones.
Before any maintenance, unplug the appliance from the mains.
Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.
Ensure children are supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

Installation

Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual to set up your washing machine correctly.

Operation

Quick Start

Refer to page 12 for a quick start guide on using your washing machine.

Before Each Washing

Ensure to check the machine before each operation to prevent accidents or malfunctions.

Detergent Dispenser

Properly utilize the detergent dispenser as described on page 14 for efficient cleaning results.

Control Panel

Familiarize yourself with the control panel functions outlined on page 15 for easy operation of the machine.

Programs

Refer to the washing program table on page 19 to choose the appropriate program for your laundry needs.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Care

Follow the cleaning and care instructions on page 21 to maintain the performance of your washing machine.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, refer to page 24 for troubleshooting tips to resolve common problems.

FAQ

Q: Can I use regular detergent in this washing machine?

A: Yes, you can use regular detergent. Follow the guidelines provided in the detergent dispenser section for proper usage.

Q: How often should I clean the washing machine?

A: It is recommended to clean the washing machine every few months depending on usage. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the manual for details.

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi front loading washing machine.

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully for proper operation of the machine.
Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.

Safety Instructions

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Explanation of the symbols:

WARNING
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.

CAUTION
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

NOTE
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries.

WARNING

The electric shock!

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: (IEC 60335-2-7)
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance.
This could cause malfunction, fire, electric shock or injury. For repair, please contact your local service center.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
Before any maintenance the device, unplug the appliance from the mains.
Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use.
Do not pour water on the machine when it is running.
This could cause an electric shock.
To ensure your safety, power plug must be inserted into an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully and make sure that your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
Make sure that the water and electrical devices must be connected by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
Do not insert the plug with a wet hand.
Use the rated mains voltage and do not connect another plug at the same socket.
Do not use a mains plug adaptor or an extension cable.
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 concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Risk to children!

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check the machine before every operation.
Glass door may be very hot during the operation. Keep kids and pets far away from the machine during the operation.
Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
Plug must be accessible after installation.
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the washer dryer.

Risk of explosion!

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or explosion.
The washer dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.
The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the washer dryer.
Beforehand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

CAUTION

Installing the product!

The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer’s dealer or service agent.
This washing machine is for indoor use only.
It isn’t intended to be built-in using.
The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
Washing machine shall not be installed in bath room or very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or caustic gases.
The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water
and cold water supply.
Plug must be accessible after installation.
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.
Air pressure could damage the washing machine if there is a lot of air in the water pipe.

Risk of damaging appliance!

Your product is only for home use and is only designed for the textiles suitable for machine washing.
Do not climb up and sit on top cover of the machine.
Do not lean against machine door.
Do not put heavy objects on the washing machine.
Cautions during Handling Machine:

Transport bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by a specialized person.
The accumulated water shall be drained out of the machine.
Handle the machine carefully. Never hold each protruded part on the machine while lifting. Machine door can not be used as the handle during the conveyance.
This appliance is heavy. Transport with care.

Please do not close the door with excessive forces. If it is found difficult to close the door, please check if the clothes are put in or distributed well.
It is forbidden to wash carpets.

Operating the appliance!

Before washing the clothes at first time, the product shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without the clothes inside.
Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. shall not be used as detergents. Please only select the detergents suitable for machine washing, especially for drum.

Safety Instructions

Do not wash waterproof items such as raincoats, wet suits, ski suits, sleeping bags, cushions, pillows, shoes, etc.
The washing machine may not work properly, or the items may cause injury or damage the machine.
If detergent, fabric softener or bleach spills on the surface of the machine, clean it up with a damp cloth immediately. The plastic or steel parts of the washing machine may get damaged.
Do not place heat sources near the washing machine. This may cause deformation of the machine.
Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid items such as coin, brooch, nail, screw or stone etc. may cause serious damages to this machine.
Please check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening its door. Please do not open the door if there is any water visible.
Be careful of burning when the product drains hot washing water.
Never refill the water by hand during washing.
After the program is completed, please wait for two minutes to open the door.
Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches before use the appliance.
WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.

Packaging/Old appliance

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They return and can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Installation

Product Description

NOTE
The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to real product as standard.

Accessories

Installation area

WARNING

Stability is important to prevent the product from wandering!
Make sure that the product should not stand on the power cord.

Before installing the machine, the location characterized follows shall be selected:

Rigid, dry, and level surface
Avoid direct sunlight
Sufficient ventilation
Room temperature is above 0°C
Keep far away from the heat resources such as coal or gas.

Unpacking the washing machine

WARNING

Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.

Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing.
Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. Make sure the small triangle foam is removed with the bottom one together. If not, lay the unit down with side surface, then remove the small foam from the unit bottom manually.
Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
Remove the inlet hose from the drum.

Remove transport bolts

WARNING

You must remove the transport bolts from the backside before using the product.
You’ll need the transport bolts again if you move the product, so make sure keep them in a safe place.

Please take the following steps to remove the bolts:

Loosen 4 bolts with spanner and then remove them.
Stop the holes with Cover Caps.
Keep the transport bolts properly for future use.

Leveling the washing machine

WARNING

The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
Check the alignment of the washing machine with level, and adjust the feet if it’s aligned.

Check if the legs are closely attached to the cabinet. If not, please turn them to their original positions tighten the nuts.
Loosen the lock nut turn the feet until it closely contacts with the floor.
Adjust the legs and lock them with a spanner, make sure the machine is steady.

Connect Water Supply Hose

WARNING

To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter.
Do not kink, crush, modify or sever water inlet hose.
For the model equips hot valve, connect it to hot water tap with hot water supply hose. Energy consumption will decrease automatically for some program.

Connect the inlet pipe as indicated. There are two ways to connect the inlet pipe.

Connection between ordinary tap and inlet hose.
Connection between screw tap and inlet hose.

Connect the other end of inlet pipe to the inlet valve at the backside of product and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.
Optimum water pressure is 0.05~1.0MPa.

Drain Hose

WARNING

Do not kink or protract the drain hose.
Position drain hose properly, otherwise damage might result of water leakage.

There are two ways to place the end of drain hose:

Put it into the water trough.
Connect it to the branch drain pipe of the trough.

NOTE
If the machine has drain hose support, please install it like the following.

WARNING

When installing drain hose, fix it properly with a rope.
If drain hose is too long, do not force it into washing machine as it will cause abnormal noises.

Checking operation

Checking after installation

Turn on the water tap and close the washing machine door.
Press the Power button to switch power on.
Select the cotton program and press the Start/Pause button.
After 5 minutes, check if there is no water leakage from anywhere.
Press the Power button to switch power off.
Press the Power button again to switch power on.
Select the Spin program and press the Start/Pause button.
Check if there is no abnormal vibration or sound, and that water is drained out properly.

If any of the following conditions or other abnormalities occur, immediately pull out the power plug to prevent an accident and contact your local service center.

The washing machine does not operate when you switch power on.
The power cord has cracks.
There are abnormal vibrations and sounds during operation.
There is a smell of burning.

Operations

Quick Start

CAUTION

Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
Before washing at first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one of the whole procedures without clothes in as follows.

Before Washing

NOTE
Detergent need to be added in “case I” after selecting pre-washing for machines with this function.

Washing

NOTE
If default is selected, step 2 can be skipped.

After Washing
“End” on display.

Before Each Washing

The working condition of the washer should be 0-40°C. If used under 0°C, the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is placed under condition of 0°C or less, then it should be transferred to normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose are not frozen before use.
Please check the labels and the explanation of using detergent before wash.
Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable for machine washing properly.

WARNING

When washing a single clothes, it may easily cause great eccentricity. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more clothes to be washed together so that spinning can be done smoothly.
Don’t washing the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.
Washing the following items may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
- Waterproof items such as a wet suit, ski suit, etc.
- Anti-slip treated items with rubber bottoms such a doormat.
- Cushions, pillows, shoes, etc.
- Do not put the fabric which can absorb the water very well (towel, jeans, etc.) in the washing net when washing.

Detergent Dispenser

CAUTION

Detergent only need to be added in “case I” after selecting pre-washing.
Use the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent package.
The type and amount of detergent depends on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Use less detergent if : You wash a small load and the laundry is slightly soiled.
Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation which reduces rinse efficiency or may cause a water leak.

NOTE

As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or additive, before they are poured into the detergent box, it is suggested to use some water for dilution to prevent the inlet of detergent box from being blocked and overflowing while filling water.
Please choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best washing performance with less water and energy consumption.

Control Panel

Model: BD-70CVE /BD-80CVE

NOTE
The chart is for reference only, please refer to real product as standard.

Display

Option

CAUTION
If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme and when the power is restarted, the program will continue.

Other Function

Programs

Washing Programs Table

Model: BD-70CVE /BD-80CVE

The EU energy efficiency class is: A+++ Energy test program: Cotton Eco 60/40°C. Speed: the highest speed; Other as the default. Half load for 6.0/7.0/8.0Kg machine: 3.0/3.5/4.0Kg.
“Cotton Eco 60/40°C” is the standard washing programs to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, and they are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and that they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry, that the actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
Cotton Eco program cycle is the recommended program cycle for a normal soiled load at the rated capacity.
The SASO energy efficiency label test program: Cotton Eco 60/40°C. Speed:
the highest speed; Other as the default. Half load for 7.0/8.0Kg machine: 3.5/4.0Kg.

NOTE
The parameters in this table are only for user’s reference. The actual parameters maybe different with the parameters in above mentioned table.

Duvet program

NOTE
Do not use washing net. This may cause excessive vibration when spinning.

Load the laundry
Fold a large items such as a duvet or blanket as follows.
Press the Power button to switch power on.
Select the Duvet program.
Add detergent into the detergent dispenser.
Press the Start /Pause button.

Maintenances

Cleaning And Care

WARNING
Before your maintenance starts, please unplug the machine and close the tap.

Cleaning The Cabinet
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed.

NOTE
Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as alcohol, solvents or chemical products, etc.

Cleaning The Drum
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with chlorine-free detergents.
Never use steel wool.

NOTE
Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as alcohol, solvents or chemical products, etc.

Cleaning The Door Seal And Glass
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash
to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up, it can cause leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the seal after each wash.

CAUTION
Do not apply too much force during door below cleaning because it may cause of door bellow take out and the water leakage problem.

Cleaning And Care

Cleaning The Inlet Filter

NOTE
Inlet filter must be cleaned if there is less water.

Washing the filter in the tap

Close the tap.
Remove the water supply hose from the tap.
Clean the joint.
Reconnect the water supply hose.

Washing the filter in washing machine:

Screw off the inlet pipe from the backside of the machine.
Pull out the filter with long nose pliers and reinstall it back after being washed.
Use the brush to clean the filter.
Reconnect the inlet pipe.

NOTE

If the brush is not clean, you can pull out the filter washed separately.
Reconnect, turn on the tap.

Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser

Press down the arrow location on softener cover inside the detergent dispenser.
Take out softener cover and wash all grooves with water.
Restore the softener cover and push the detergent dispenser into position.

NOTE
Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products to clean the machine.

Cleaning And Care

Cleaning The Drain Filter

WARNING

Be careful of the hot water!
Allow detergent solution to cool down.
Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before washing.
Drain filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the washing.
Clean the filter periodically to ensure the normal operation of washing machine.
Do not open the drain filter when a program is running.
Do not operate the washing machine without the drain filter.

CAUTION

Make sure that the drain filter is installed correctly. Which should put the cover of the drain filter into the compartment, otherwise water may leak.
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

Troubleshooting

The start of the appliance does not work or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem, if not, contact the service centre.

Error Codes

NOTE
After the check, activate the appliance. If the problem occurs or the display shows other alarm codes again, contact the service centre.

Technical Specifications

Specifications