When I turn on the machine to wash then proceed to set the washing program and happen to touch any part of the machine it shocks me.

To change the default program on your Hitachi SF-80P washing machine, follow these steps:

1. Press the "Power" button to turn on the washing machine.
2. Press the "Program" button until the desired wash program is displayed on the control panel.
3. Press the "Start/Pause" button to begin the wash cycle.
4. If you want to change the default program, press and hold the "Program" button until the control panel displays the default program screen.
5. Use the "Program" button to select the desired default program.
6. Press the "Start/Pause" button to set the default program.

Note: The default program is the wash cycle that the washing machine will automatically start when it is turned on. You can change the default program at any time by following these steps.

all models have a water level sensor in them that you set according to the wash load you have
when you turn them on the water flows until the level set switches off the inlet tap and proceeds to wash
regardless of the water pressures and delivery, the wash will not proceed until the water level setting is reached
the problem that you face is that during the rinse cycle , there may not be enough water available to rinse within the rinse/ spin cycle

solenoid water valve intake gets no power from the program clock the most common problem what will happens if you have an most Italian machine from a FIAT license brand indesit , zanussi , or other italian machine , older so than 4 until 6 a 7 years the brackets on the tank suspension can one of them be broken or a balance spring shock absorber is damaged because of a to heave or unbalanced heavy load and there is a short cable from the power to the program clock with a safety connection if the motion of the tub drum is to great an excessive motion then it will disconnect the cable of some print that leads to the program clock simply made by sliding contacts you can have power off set your program clock just somewhere in the middle of a wash cycle IT can be but not allways it runs when starting the machine it will only turns faster then normal to stop , its a simple but good protection to have more damage if the machine runs with broken parts insite .

Has somone turned the water to the machine off?

hello try restting it before you bin it

1. Turn the washing machine off with the on off button.
2. Turn the selector knob to a dot, or any off position
3. Turn the washing machine back on and watch for rapid flashing on the neon light
4. Turn the washing machine off and select the new program (or maybe spin)
5. Turn it back on and the new program should start

NOTE: Resetting the timer selector knob as shown above may stop the clicking round, but if your washing machine has a fault, the clicking round may return when your washing machine encounters the fault again. If your washing machine's program selector knob is clicking round on its own, then read the section above Washing machine stops with lights flashing hope it helps

regards
shaun

Check that springs that hold tub are in place. Check shock absorbers. Try a empty wash and see if it completes cycle. Good luck

Check for proper grounding of the machine!

Dont use a ground elminator for power.

If you need to put a proper grounded outlet in ....call an electrician! He/she can check the connection to verify that is correctly wired and grounded.

Yes, because there may be a problem with your incoming electric service. Call your power company to check out their equipment, if their equipment is ok, then call a reputable electrician, because the problem may involve your equipment

Could be worn carbon brushes, or possibly defective shock absorbers

Sounds like the pump and sump hose is blocked,Check both out