Ariston Aqualtis AQ7L 092 U: Installation

Installation

 This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place

 If the appliance is levelled correctly, it will be more

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for future reference. If the washing machine is sold,

stable and much less likely to cause vibrations and noise

given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept

while it is operating, particularly during the spin cycle.

with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit

 If it is placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such

from the advice contained within it.

a way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space

 Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

underneath the washing machine.

information relating to the safe installation and operation

of the appliance.

Connecting the electricity and water

 Inside the pack containing this manual, you will also

supplies

find the guarantee and all the details necessary for

installation.

Connecting the water inlet hose

Unpacking and levelling

 Before connecting the inlet hose to the water supply,

run the water until it is perfectly clear.

Unpacking

1. Connect the inlet hose

1. Once you have removed all the packaging from the

to the machine by

washing machine, make sure it has not been damaged

screwing it onto the cold

during transportation.

water inlet of the

If it has been damaged, contact the retailer and do not

appliance, which is

proceed any further with the installation process.

situated on the top right-

hand side of the rear part

2. Remove the 4

of the appliance (see

protective screws (used

figure).

during transportation) and

the corresponding spacer,

located on the rear part of

the appliance (see figure).

2. Connect the inlet hose

by screwing it to a cold

water tab using a 3/4 gas

threaded connection (see

figure).

3. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs supplied in

the pack.

4. Keep all the parts in a safe place; they will be needed

again if the washing machine is moved to another

location, to prevent the inside of the appliance being

damaged.

3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent.

 Packaging materials should not be used as toys for

children.

 The water pressure at the tap must fall within the

values indicated in the Technical data table (see next

Levelling

page).

1. Place the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor,

without resting it up against walls or cabinets.

 If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a

specialised shop or an authorised technician.

2. If the floor is uneven,

the front feet of the

 Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the

machine may be adjusted

products supplied with the machine.

until it reaches a horizontal

position (the angle of

inclination must not

exceed 2 degrees).

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Connecting the drain hose

 Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

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Connect the drain hose to

 The cable should not be bent or compressed.

drain duct piping or a wall

drain located between 65

 The power supply cable and plug must only be

and 100 cm above the

replaced by authorised technicians.

floor, making sure it is not

bent at all.

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible in

65 - 100 cm

the event that these regulations are not respected.

Alternatively, rest the drain

hose on the side of a

washbasin or bathtub,

fastening the duct

supplied to the tap (see

figure).

The free end of the hose

should not be underwater.

Technical data

 We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is

Model

AQ7L 092 U

absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same

diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150

width 59.5 cm

cm in length.

Dimensions

height 85 cm

depth 58 cm

Electrical connections

Capacity

from 1 to 7 kg

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity socket,

Electrical

please refer to the technical data

make sure that:

connections

plate fixed to the machine

 the socket is earthed and complies with all applicable

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

laws;

Water connections

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 52 litres

 the socket is able to withstand the maximum power

Spin speed

up to 1000 rotations per minute

load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical

data table (see opposite);

Energy rated

programmes

 the power supply voltage falls within the values

programme ;

according to

indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

temperature 60°C and 40°C;

regulation

2010/1061

 the socket is compatible with the plug of the

Energy rated

appliance. If this is not the case, have the socket or

programmes

the plug replaced.

according to

programme ; temperature 60°C;

regulation

using a load of 7 kg.

 The machine must not be installed outdoors, even in

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covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

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appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather

This appliance conforms to the

conditions.

following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic

 The mains socket must remain within easy reach after

Compatibility)

the washing machine has been installed.

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/EC

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