Maintenance; Lint Filter - Hitachi BD-S5500 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

Clean the lint filter regularly.
A clogged lint filter will result in poor detergent flow and drainage.
Do not remove the lint filter during operations or when water remains in the drum or drain hose (e.g.,
after <WASH> only operations).
When the lint filter is removed, a large amount of water may spill out if water remains in the drum, if the drain
hose is elevated more than 10 cm off the ground, or if drain outlet is clogged.
Perform a spin operation before removing the lint filter, and make sure the water has drained. (Make
sure that "C02" does not appear.)
The spin operation cannot be performed if "C17" appears. In such cases, turn the power off and turn it on again.
The [LINT FILTER] indicator will light and "C17" will appear if the lint filter is clogged or after every 30 times the
<<WASH>> and <<WASH DRY>> are operated. In such cases, turn off the power and clean the lint filter. When
you turn on the power again, the displays will disappear.
You can perform operations while [LINT FILTER] and "C17" appear, but the circulation pump will not operate and
Water-Injection Rinse may be used. In such cases, turn off the power and clean the lint filter before operation.
Perform a spin operation before removing the lint filter, and make sure the water has
Preparation
drained. (P. 60)
Open the lint filter cover.
Remove the lint filter.
Turn the lint filter knob about 360 degrees
counterclockwise.
Slowly pull out the lint filter.
Place a pan underneath to catch any remaining water.
Be careful not to drop any of the lint from the lint filter into the
machine.
If the lint filter port is dirty, wipe it clean with a rag.
Open the lint filter lid.
Remove the lint, and clear the clogged filter.
If the filter is heavily clogged, use a toothbrush or similar tool to
brush it clean.
Avoid cleaning the rubber seal, and only remove lint and other
debris. If you clean off the lubricant on the rubber seal, the lint
filter will be harder to turn.
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Lint filter

Turn 360 degrees
counterclockwise
Lint filter cover
Knob
Pull out
slowly
Pan
Filter lid
Rubber seal