Hitachi AJ-S60TXP User Manual

Hitachi fully automatic washing machine

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USER MANUAL

HITACHI FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE
Model AJ-S60TXP/AJ-S60TX
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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL HITACHI FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE Model AJ-S60TXP/AJ-S60TX 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

    Before Using Your Machine ................. 14 Use Guidelines ..................16 Technical Description ....................17 Control Panel (AJ-S60TXP) (AJ-S60TXP) ..............18 Checking Amount of Laundry and Detergent (Approximately Amount) ) ..................21 How to Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener ..................22 Amount of Laundry and Detergent ............
  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface The number next to the sign is the page number for detailed description. Infi ltration washing Infi ltrate the detergent inside the cloth to detach the dirt off the cloth fi ber. The detergent dissolves suffi ciently to become the high-concentration detergent that washes the laundry in infi...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please read this part of substance carefully for proper operation before using your machine. The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction. The precautions stated here are classified as "Warning"...
  • Page 5 Warning Do not put your hand into the basket Do not put your hands into the washing • spinning basket during the until it has stopped completely. washing and rinsing process. Prohibited Prohibited • E ve n w h e n t h e s p i n n i n g o f t h e basket is slow, there is still a danger •...
  • 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 may Prohibited Prohibited be damaged, resulting in unstoppable spinning of washing • spinning basket •...
  • Page 7 Attention Please unplug the unit when not using Water supply hose should be tightly the unit for a long period of time. screwed to the unit. water Electric shock or leakage due to aging of insulator may cause fire. leakage Failure to do so may result in water Check water supply hose connection leakage.
  • Page 8: Installation Guide

    Avoid installing the unit too close to the wall. • This is to prevent abnormal vibration and noise. AJ-S60TX AJ-S60TXP How to install The unit should be installed on a fl at horizontal surface. Otherwise sudden stop or abnormal sound may result during the spinning cycle.
  • Page 9 To install the machine on an inclined fl oor, leg caps in the attached accessory kit can be used to adjust height by connecting them to the fi xed leg. Confi rming the machine type of AJ-S60TXP, please install the water drninage hose and hang it on, otherwise there will be no water in washing basket.
  • Page 10 Be sure not to install the water drainage hose at a position lower than water drainage joint, otherwise, it could lead to diffi culties in water drainage. This discharge pipe installs the method to be only suitable in AJ-S60TXP. AJ-S60TXP...
  • Page 11 How to Change the Water Drainage Hose AJ-S60TX 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 drainage hose pulled out...
  • Page 12 The water drainage hose Front Corrugate paper etc. Screw Align the hook on the base plate with (Suitable in AJ-S60TXP) the square hole on the chassis and insert AJ-S60TXP it, then tighten the screw. Back Front Corrugate paper etc.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Please check before operation/ Improper connection of water supply hose might cause water leak or unexpected dam- age. ‡ In the course of time, there might be a risk of water leak due to aging of sealing material or rusting of metallic parts.
  • Page 14: Before Using Your Machine

    The washing machine can be used only after the proper installation in compliance with the "Installation Guide". Daily using The U-shaped hose on the tail shall be tightly secured. (Suitable in AJ-S60TXP) AJ-S60TXP) The front of the water drainage hose must insert in the water drainage outlet. (Suitable in AJ-S60TX) AJ-S60TX) Connect the water supply hose and turn on the water tap.
  • Page 15 Before Using Your Machine (continued) Preparation for laundry Make sure the decoloring Remove anything from the Secure strings and pull zips The laundry from which the possibility laundry before washing. up before putting laundry hair or silk is inclined to run Do not forget anything in into the washing machine.
  • Page 16: 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 min- • Lest the washing machine will be in trouble. utes", operate the washing machine for over Make sure the operation is suspended or the 3 consecutive cycles, the protective mecha- power supply is cut off before removing the...
  • Page 17: 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-S60TXP) AJ-S60TXP) Washing Spinning basket Pulsator Water Drainage Hose (Suitable in AJ-S60TX) Fabric softener injection AJ-S60TX)
  • Page 18: Control Panel (Aj-S60Txp) Aj-S60Txp

    Control Panel (AJ-S60TXP) AJ-S60TXP Preset button The button is used to preset the operation time. The washing process can be set to finish in six or nine hours. P r e - d e f i n e d o p e ra t i o n c a n wo r k i n " N o r m a l "...
  • Page 19 Sailing indicator Preset/Air Jet 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" auto describe the air-jet duration.
  • Page 20 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 Attention panel will release the alarm if the lid is opened) Factory initial state for "safe mode".
  • Page 21: Checking Amount Of Laundry And Detergent (Approximately Amount)

    Checking Amount of Laundry and Detergent (Approximately Amount) Checking amount of laundry Select the process required for washing after put in the laundry, and press the "Start" button. The sensors begin to detect the weight of laundry, and the necessary detergent amount (approximate amount) and water level are displayed correspondently. (The detection is not included in the processes of "Delicate", "Speedy", "Wool", "Blanket", "Mini","Dry Clean"...
  • Page 22: How To Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach And Fabric Softener

    How to Use Liquid Detergent, Bleach and 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 23: Amount Of Laundry And Detergent

    Amount of Laundry and Detergent Synthetic detergent Concentrated detergent Regular detergent Amount of Water Level Laundry 20 g for 30L of water 40 g or 40mL for 30L of water 25mL for 30L of water (Powder) (Liquid) (Powder, Liquid) 20 g 25mL 40 g 40mL...
  • 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-S60TXP as an example. AJ-S60TXP...
  • Page 25 Press “Start” button Washing First Rinsing Second Rinsing Spinning Sprinking rinsing Water-storage rinsing Spinning after When the spinning Spinning Balanced Supply water of the basket is draining after draining to the required agitating slow, the water sup- level and ply is beginning performing agitating Dissolve detergent...
  • Page 26: Content Of The Washing Process

    (9~1 min) (Water-storage rinsing 1~3 times) (79~31 min) 6.0kg ( AJ-S60TX Water-storage or Water-injection rinsing 1~3 times) The above table is based on AJ-S60TXP. AJ-S60TXP 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 After washing Not suitable for washing laundries below: Laundries with Dry clean label and out of hand wash label. Prevent the knitted sweater and alike from distorting please pay attention when drying. Laundries with fur material except for sweaters of wool. (high-quality cashmere, Angora, mohair and alike) •...
  • Page 28: After Washing

    Process Description (continued) Laundries within or out of the washing range Laundries within the washing range Laundries out of the washing range • The leather craft or the leather decoration With Hand wash label Among the signs • of clothes' wash- The laundries with decoration (feather, fur and alike) With Dry clean label ing methods...
  • Page 29: Blanket Process

    Blanket Process The basket rotates and creates "Blanket washing current" and "Soak" process to gently wash comforters, blanket and bed spread. Please note that washing cap can be used in Blanket process. The washing cap is the optional part. Washable Comforter •...
  • Page 30: Using The Preset For Washing

    Process Description (continued) After washing Natural Air jet at the place with good ventilation (About 4 hours are needed to dry the comforter in sunny days) Method to take out • When drying the comforter in sun, the frequent turning-over will •...
  • Page 31: Using The Detergent Again

    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. Press the "Preset"...
  • Page 32: Using The Washing Cap

    Using the Washing Cap Attention It is prohibited to install the washing cap aslant. In addition, the washing cap is prohibited from being used in other modes except the "Blanket" and "Wool" process. Prohibited Lest the splashed water drop or the washing cap bounced out will cause body injury or damage of the washing machine.
  • Page 33 In "Blanket" process Put the washing cap into the basket, hold the central circle, and pull it right beneath the bal- ance ring. Do not clip the clothes when installing the washing cap. balance ring Attention • Do not add any clothes on the washing cap after the installation of the cap.
  • Page 34: 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 35 Air Jet Process Take out the laundries after washing process, Operation mode of air-dry process rearrange them evenly and put them into the washing basket. Spinning Agitating • The air jet capacity can be as high as 1.5k g . 1.5k g Close the lid, and press the "Power On/Off"...
  • Page 36: 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 37: Water Level

    Spin Water Level Wash Water Wash Rinse Spin Level AJ-S60TXP AJ-S60TX Water Level Only "25L" and "30L" can be Manual setting can ' t be made in selected in "Speedy" and "Wool" "Soak", "Wool", "Blanket", and process. "Tub Clean" process.
  • Page 38: Maintenance Of Washing Basket (Tub Dry • Tub Clean)

    Maintenance of Washing Basket (Tub Dry Tub Clean) • • Attention • Please never put laundry into the washing basket during the course of Tub Dry and Tub Clean. Tub Dry Process Frequent air jet to the washing basket may prevent the mildew. (Applied frequency: once a week) Tub Dry Air Jet The process of "...
  • Page 39 Maintenance and Repair (continued) When rusting of the basket occurs, use a sponge socked with liquid cleanser to remove the rust. (See instruction label on liquid cleanser for details) • Please do not use metal brush to clean the washing basket lest it will damage or rust the washing basket. To avoid rust, the followings must be ensured.
  • Page 40 Maintenance and Repair (continued) When icing is possibly underway Turn off the tap, and disassemble the water supply hose. Turn off (Refer to page 13 for proper disassembly) Make the water supply hose downward, but don't bend it. • Lest the water remained in the charging hose will fl ow out. Select the "Basket Clean"...
  • Page 41 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 fi...
  • Page 42: When Failure Happens

    • Is the water drainage hose properly installed? 9~10 9~10 • AJ-S60TXP whether or not hang the drain hose. AJ-S60TXP AJ-S60TX • Is the water drainage hose laid down? • Is the water drainage hose squeezed up? Please press the "Start/Pause"...
  • Page 43 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 completely the lid? closed) Restart operation Please press the "Start/Pause" Washing basket can • button to pause Are the washings oblique? not rotate...
  • Page 44 In such case, please unplug the power supply unit. Plug it back after 5 minutes, and then reset operation. AJ-S60TXP • 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.
  • Page 45: 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 42 With no pressing on "Start/Pause"...
  • Page 46 During the period of water drainage, • AJ-S60TXP This is to prevent overfl ow. the water drainage pump start to The water drainage pump starts automatically when the preset About work, and there is water drained out alarming level is exceeded.
  • Page 47 Case Cause • The predefi ned time is the time for drying dehydration, and the About the Dehydration doesn't fi nish actual operation time need to plus the clothes dressing and drying beyond the predefi ned time. oblique correction time, which, in aggregation, will be longer time than the predefi...
  • Page 48: Optional Parts

    W 539mm D 508mm H 965mm 500mm 560mm 965mm 539mm 508mm 965mm 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-W1479-2 F4(C)

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