Using The Tub Clean / Tub Dry Program; Selecting The Right Program; About The Tub Clean Program; About The Tub Dry Program - Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the TUB CLEAN / TUB DRY Program

Desired operation
TUB CLEAN
Cleaning the drum and removing odors
TUB DRY
Preventing mold growth
This program removes odors by washing off any soap or mold that has accumulated inside the
washing drum, and then running a drying operation for 30 minutes.
[TUB CLEAN] (3 hours) program
About once a month or once every two months
When the amount of lint on laundry is a concern
When the odor inside the drum is a concern
Use chlorine-based laundry bleach or chlorine-based washing drum bleach. Do not use kitchen bleach,
as it has little effect.
For the cleaning frequency, follow the instructions of the bleach to be used.
[TUB CLEAN] (11 hours) program
When mold growth or accumulation of soap is found
When the odor inside the drum is strong
When you want to clean the drum thoroughly
Use a commercially available washing drum detergent (chlorine-based anticorrosive bleach).
For the cleaning frequency, follow the instructions of the washing drum detergent to be used.
For the appropriate usage amount, follow the instructions of the washing drum detergent to be
used.
If the detergent does not include instructions, use about 200 mL.
When pouring washing drum detergent into the drum, be careful to avoid spilling on the exterior of
the machine.
When the <AUTO SELF CLEAN> function is used on a regular basis
It is recommended to use chlorine-based laundry bleach or chlorine-based washing drum bleach
once 3 or 4 months to clean the drum.
Use a commercially available washing drum detergent (chlorine-based anticorrosive bleach) when
the odor inside the drum is strong and you want to clean the drum thoroughly.
This program dries the drum for 30 minutes to prevent mold growth.
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Selecting the right program

About the TUB CLEAN program

When to use the program
Notes on using washing drum detergents

About the TUB DRY program

Load Operation time
Do not load laundry
3 hours
11 hours
30 minutes