Hitachi BD-D120XGV Instruction Manual page 6

Safety Instructions (Continue)
Use
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All transport bolts must be removed before using the washer dryer.
They may cause abnormal vibration or failure.
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Check inside the drum before Operating.
Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum.
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Do not wash waterproof items such as raincoats, wet suits, ski suits, sleeping bags, cushions, pillows,
shoes, etc.
The washer dryer may not work properly, or the items may cause injury or damage the machine.
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Do not operate without the detergent dispenser.
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Do not use tap water hotter than 40ºC.
If the temperature of mains water is high, the drying performance may deteriorate.
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Do not wash items together with coins, pins or stones.
This may damage clothes and the washer dryer, and cause a water leak. Check inside pockets
before washing.
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Do not touch the control panel with sharp or pointed objects.
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Be careful when draining hot water.
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Do not lean on or put weight on the opened door of the washer dryer.
This may cause damage to the washer dryer.
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Do not attempt to open the door while it is operating.
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Do not put heavy objects, liquid-filled containers or equipment which produces heat (e.g. oven, rice
cooker, etc.) on the washer dryer.
This may damage the washer dryer or the surface of the worktop.
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Do not insert your fingers or sticks into the hole in the front door lock. It may cause a mulfunction.
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Do not install the washer dryer in an area with a temperature above 40°C or near heating equipment.
If liquid detergent or fabric softener is still in the dispenser solution may deteriorate.
(For model : BD-D120XGV/BD-D100XGV)
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Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.
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The washer dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
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Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the appliance.
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Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, water proof textiles, rubber backed articles and
clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the washer dryer.
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Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches before use the appliance.
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Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
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WARNING: Never stop a washer dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Care and maintenance
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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 washer dryer may be damaged.
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Do not place heat sources near the washer dryer.
This may cause deformation of the machine.
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The drain filter has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.
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The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the washer dryer.
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Clean the bellow, door, glass surface and drum of the washer dryer regularly to prevent lint accumulate.
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