Ariston washing machine

Washing machines of the Italian manufacturer "Ariston" are known all over the world. They can be called a model of reliability and quality. Some models of washing machines are offered by the manufacturers under the trademark "Hotpoint Ariston".This trademark appeared as a result of the merger of two well-known brands, each of which for a very long time proved to be a reliable producer of machinery in Europe: Ariston in Italy and Hotpoint in England."Ariston" - washing machine, which has its advantages, but there are weaknesses. All these questions will be considered in this article.

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A bit of history

In 1930, Aristide Merloni created a company in Italy, producing scales under the brand Industie Merlon. Since 1945, the company has become interested in the production of electric motors, which went under the brand name "Ariston".In the translation from Greek to Russian, the word "Ariston" means "successful."

In 1970, the head of the company divided his business into 3 parts and handed the management over to the sons:

• Antonio Merloni headed the plant( Antonio Merloni SpA) for manufacturing scales and gas cylinders.
• Victorio headed the company, which produces home appliances( Merloni Elettrodomestici).In 1975, Victorio became the president of the company and from that time the independent existence of the Ariston brand began.
• Another son - Francesco, headed the company for the production of water heaters and baths( Merloni Termosanitari).

Thanks to a competent marketing policy, Merloni Elettrodomestici conquered the world markets by 1987, and the demand for products grew every year. In parallel with the successful development of this company, in 1975 in Italy there was a factory, also engaged in the production of home appliances - Indesit. The successes of this company were more rapid, and in the 1980s the turnover of goods exceeded 1.5 times the company's turnover of Merloni Elettrodomestici.

Victorio Merloni became interested in this company, and in 1989 a well-known businessman bought the brand Indesit. Thanks to a reasonable strategic decision, production immediately went up, representative offices of these firms began to appear in countries such as France, Poland, Turkey, Portugal.

In 1990, Victorio Merloni purchased the French canned Scholtes, and later the English Hotpoint, thereby winning the market in France, Britain and Ireland. The popularity of the brand "Indesit" forced in 2005 to rename the concern Elettrodomestici to the concern Indesit Company.

Important! In Russia, Elettrodomestici's representative offices appeared in 1995, thanks to which Russian consumers appreciated the household appliances of brands - both Indesit and Ariston.

In 2000 businessman Merloni bought the Russian plant "Stinol" in Lipetsk and started the production of equipment under the brand "Indesit", and in 2004 the company also built the second plant.

After the merger with the company "Hotpoint", the brand "Ariston" decided to rename the "Hotpoint".In some countries, this is exactly what happened, and in Russia and CIS countries, since 2007, home appliances have been produced with a double name - washing machines "Hotpoint-Ariston".Soon the company became the leader in Russia due to the fact that it offers equipment in various price segments.

Important! The world's largest concern Indesit Company owns the following well-known brands: Ariston, Hotpoint, Stinol, and Indesit.

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Overview of Hotpoint-Ariston models and their characteristics

In order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the Ariston washing machine, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with brief reviews of different models of this brand.

Automatic Washing Machine Ariston Hotpoint VMSF 6013 B

• Has front loading.
• Wash class - A, and spin - C.
• The maximum load is 6 kg, the maximum spin speed is 1000 rpm.
• The type of control is electronic, the number of programs is 16.
• Has a security system that includes protection from children, as well as locking the hatch and protection against overflow.
• The unit has the following dimensions: height - 85, width - 59.5, depth - 40 cm. Weight is 62.5 kg.

Important! Of the additional functions, you can note the presence of auto-weighting and self-diagnosis of malfunctions.

Washing machine Hotpoint Ariston for 5 kg

Washing machine Hotpoint Ariston for 5 kg of synthetics, cotton fabrics - 10 kg, wool - 2.5 kg. This model is called Hotpoint Ariston AQ105D 49D EU / B.

According to the characteristics:

1. The maximum spin speed is up to 1400 rpm.
2. The unit is programmed for 16 washing modes, among which you can note such as "Freshen up", "Duvets", "Shirts", "Down jackets".
3. The model has dimensions of 85 * 60 * 65 cm, weight - 75.4 kg.

Important! According to consumers, the model has only one drawback, which is the lack of protection against leaks.

Washing machine Ariston Hotpoint WMTL 601 L CIS

Narrow washing machine Ariston Hotpoint WMTL 601 L CIS has:

• vertical type of loading;
• maximum spin speed up to 1000 rpm;
• the maximum weight of load of linen - 6 kg.

The unit has 18 washing programs, among which there are the following: "Freshen", "Soaking", "Mixed linen", "Cotton Eco".It should be noted and the present function of automatic weighing of clothes. The machine has enough attractive dimensions 90 * 40 * 60 cm, and its weight is 58 kg. This model is going to in Slovakia.

Washing machine Ariston Hotpoint VMSD 722 ST B

1. The Ariston Hotpoint VMSD 722 ST B is able to load laundry up to 7 kg, and to squeeze at 1200 rpm.
2. 16 washing programs are built in the model, including the "Refresh" program, during which clothes are exposed to steam for 20 minutes. This allows you to eliminate not only unpleasant odors, but also allergens.
3. On board the unit built-in protection against overflow and overheating, and there is a self-diagnosis.
4. The model has dimensions of 85 * 60 * 44 cm and weighs 63 kg.

Important! The disadvantage of the model, according to consumers, is the lack of protection from leaks.

Washing machine Hotpoint Ariston AWM 108

1. Built-in washing machine Hotpoint Ariston AWM 108 has a maximum load weight of up to 7 kg and a spin speed of 1000 rpm.
2. The energy consumption class, as well as the class of washing - A, so the acquisition of such equipment will be very profitable from the point of view of economy.
3. The model has all the necessary washing programs, but there is no protection from children.
4. The dimensions of the Ariston are 60 * 54 * 82 cm, and the weight is 72 kg.

Important! As you can see, the functionality of the most affordable washing machines "Ariston" fully justifies the expectations of users and allows you to give preference to a more suitable option.

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Advantages and disadvantages of washing machines Hotpoint Ariston

Automatic washing machines Ariston are very popular among consumers in the Russian market, as evidenced by the feedback left on the Internet. Based on feedback from users who noted not only the good quality of the machine, but also the special design of different models, we have compiled a list of advantages that this technique has, in particular:

• Ease of management.
• Adjustable software that allows you not only to choose the mode, but also to set the necessary temperature and time.
• A variety of models of the brand "Ariston", which allows you to choose a washing machine as an economy, and premium.
• Cost optimization. Includes savings in the use of water and electricity during the washing process.
• Quality washing and rinsing. The machine itself can sometimes run an additional rinse if necessary.
• Convenient compartment for detergents.
• Excellent work quality, functionality and durability of operation.
• Effectively removes complex dirt.
• Deeply cleans delicate woolen fibers without deforming them.
• Flawlessly care for colored and light things from any fabric.

Important! Note also some of the shortcomings that consumers discovered:

• One of the weakest points of the automatic machine "Hotpoint Ariston" is a drain pump( pump).
• Hoses often go out of service, especially at the connection point to the machine's tank. Of course, this can be due to both operating conditions and water hardness, and not to the defect of the machine itself.
• Some models of washing machines have rather loose fastenings of the drum door, as well as the top cover.
• Sometimes there are failures in the control module, but this is the fault of the stylals of any brand.

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Washing machines from Ariston - problems and solutions

Most of the failures of the automatic washing machines "Ariston" are related to the operating conditions. For example, hard water, which can completely disable the "helper" or blockages that paralyze the operation of the unit.

If to list the problems of the washing machine, based on the statistics that are provided by the leading repair service centers, then all the failures and malfunctions can be represented by the following rating according to the frequency of occurrence:

1. Blockage. Although the clogs themselves can be considered as a breakdown with a stretch, they are the causes of various malfunctions.
2. Heating element. Although the heater itself in the washing machine "Ariston" is quite good, however, hard water does its job - after some time, a layer of scale can destroy even the best and quality part.
3. Pump. This part breaks quite rarely and, in most cases, as a result of wear and tear during prolonged use.
4. Filling valve. This element breaks even less often than the pump, and even the problem is not in the valve itself, but in the rubber gasket, which eventually begins to flow through the water. Although the gasket itself is worth a penny, but here are the services of a master to replace this part, you can not call cheap.
5. Bearings and gaskets. These details break down on washing machines "Ariston" very rarely, but if a similar problem occurs, then the device can not be operated.
6. Electrics and Electronics. It breaks very rarely.

If you have any of the above problems, then we suggest you use the following solutions.

Important! In the event of any trouble, smart Hotpoint Ariston issues an error with a specific cipher and displays it on the screen. Carefully read this tip, because it always indicates the cause of the failure.

How to eliminate clogging?

The main sign that there is a blockage in the drain system is the idle operation of the pump. The washing machine will hum, but the water will not leave the tank. Usually, this problem occurs after the end of washing, when the machine can not drain the waste water and freezes.

Blockages may occur in the following locations:

• Drain strainer.
• Drain pipe( between the drain filter and the tank).
• Pump.
• Drain hose.

To eliminate blockage, it is necessary, first of all, to determine the place of its appearance. For this:

1. Unscrew the drain filter, which is located at the bottom right under the narrow panel.
2. Remove all debris from the filter and screw it back.

Important! Before you remove the filter, put a cloth, as water will pour onto the floor.

1. Check the drain hose and drain. Sometimes the banal clog in the drain pipe is associated with a malfunction of the plumbing.
2. If clogs are not found in the filter, or in the drain hose, then disassemble the machine and clean the nozzles and pump.

Important! To remove the pipe, loosen the two clips, and to remove the pump, disconnect it from the sensors and unscrew the 2 fixing screws.

How to repair the pump and water intake valve?

If the filling valve fails, the water will flow into the tank of the machine by gravity, even if the unit is switched off from the mains. So if you heard a characteristic gurgling of water being poured during the idle time of the machine, then rest assured that the valve was out of order.

Proceed as follows:

1. To get to the fill valve, remove the top cover of the washing machine "Ariston" by unscrewing the two fasteners. The valve will be located at the junction of the filler hose with the body of the device.
2. First, it is necessary to check the integrity of the gaskets, and for this - to measure the resistance of the device, using a multimeter. Install the test leads on the filler valve contacts and pay attention to the indicators. The device should show resistance from 30 to 50 Ohm.

Important! If the fill valve fails, replace it with a similar one, just do not forget to connect the sensors.

A defective pump gives itself out exactly during washing, when the machine should drain the water, but this does not happen, and thus the pump either does not make any sounds or starts to hum, but there is still no drainage.

Important! To get to the pump you need to turn or tilt the machine, since the drain pump is on the bottom. Check, as well as replacing the pump, it is better to entrust a specialist. Of course, you can do it yourself, but for this you will have to thoroughly study the instruction and the repair process itself.

What should I do if the heater fails?

The heating element is one of the most important parts of the washing machine "Ariston", which is responsible for the temperature of the water in the tank, and accordingly for the quality of washing.

If the heater is broken, the washing will not start at all, and the system will generate an error or the washing process will be carried out in cold water. And in that, and in another case, the problem can be solved only by replacing the heater.

What should I do if the bearings fail?

If bearings and glands are damaged, urgent measures must be taken. To recognize a similar problem, listen to the operation of the unit. When the bearing breaks down, all moving parts start to make an unpleasant sound, and the shaft will rub against the bushing.

Important! If you do not take any measures and continue the washing process, the malfunction may result in the drum starting to luff and may damage the tank. At occurrence of unpleasant sounds, urgently address to the expert, after all independently to replace bearings it is difficult enough.

The main difficulty of repairing such a breakdown in the Ariston washing machine is that in order to get to the stuffing boxes and bearings, it is necessary to completely disassemble the washing machine, together with the tank. In addition, the old bearings still need to be properly removed in order not to damage the bushing, and then also install new ones correctly, so that in the future, repeated and more expensive repairs are not required.

Therefore, before you undertake to repair the unit, think carefully about whether you have sufficient knowledge and skills, as well as time and patience. Perhaps, all the same, in order to avoid unnecessary waste and mistakes, it is better to apply to qualified specialists?

There are a lot of models of automatic washing machines "Ariston", and they differ not only by the front or vertical type of loading, but also by the number of programs and the variety of functions. Therefore, before you start using household appliances, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. If you follow their advice and use the "home helper" correctly, then you will enjoy the cleanliness of the linen for many years.