In Case Of Emergency - Hitachi BD-W80PAE Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

In the event of a In the event of a
power outage power outage
Emergency door Emergency door
release release
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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency
The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function. The washing machine features a Fully Auto Restart function.
If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/spin) If the power is shut off part way through a wash, the cycle (wash/rinse/spin)
at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle at the time is memorized, and when power is restored, the same cycle
automatically restarts from the beginning. automatically restarts from the beginning.
If the laundry has to be removed in the event of an extended power If the laundry has to be removed in the event of an extended power
outage, or in the event of malfunction of the door lock, the washing outage, or in the event of malfunction of the door lock, the washing
machine door can be opened as follows : machine door can be opened as follows :
1. Press the POWER button to switch power off (when the power is on in 1. Press the POWER button to switch power off (when the power is on in
the event of malfunction of the door lock), and disconnect the mains the event of malfunction of the door lock), and disconnect the mains
plug. plug.
2. Drain the water in the drum from the drain tube. 2. Drain the water in the drum from the drain tube.
See page 17 : Care and Maintenance (Cleaning the drain fi lter). See page 17 : Care and Maintenance (Cleaning the drain fi lter).
3. Pull the emergency release downwards. The washing machine door 3. Pull the emergency release downwards. The washing machine door
can be opened and the laundry can be taken out from the drum. can be opened and the laundry can be taken out from the drum.
Risk of injury! Risk of injury!
Hot water may come Hot water may come
out from the drain tube. out from the drain tube.