Hotpoint-Ariston ARL 105: Installation

Installation: Hotpoint-Ariston ARL 105

Installation

This instruction manual should be kept in a safe

Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with

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place for future reference. If the washing machine is

stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise

sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the

and prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is

instruction manual remains with the machine so that

placed on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a

the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself

way as to allow a sufficient ventilation space

with its operation and features.

underneath the washing machine.

Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

information relating to the safe installation and

Connecting the electricity and water

operation of the appliance.

supplies

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the water inlet hose

Unpacking

1. Insert seal A into the

end of the inlet hose and

1. Remove the washing machine from its packaging.

screw the latter onto a

2. Make sure that the washing machine has not been

cold water tap with a 3/4

damaged during the transportation process. If it has

gas threaded opening

been damaged, contact the retailer and do not

A

(see figure).

proceed any further with the installation process.

Before performing the

connection, allow the

3. Remove the 3

water to run freely until it

protective screws (used

is perfectly clear.

during transportation) and

the rubber washer with

2. Connect the inlet hose

the corresponding

to the washing machine

spacer, located on the

by screwing it onto the

rear part of the appliance

corresponding water inlet

(see figure).

of the appliance, which is

situated on the top right-

hand side of the rear part

of the appliance (see

4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs provided.

figure).

5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need

them again if the washing machine needs to be

moved to another location.

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

Packaging materials should not be used as toys for

The water pressure at the tap must fall within the

children.

values indicated in the Technical details table (see

next page).

Levelling

If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a

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

specialised shop or an authorised technician.

without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets

or anything else.

Never use second-hand hoses.

2. If the floor is not

Use the ones supplied with the machine.

perfectly level, compen-

sate for any unevenness

by tightening or loosening

the adjustable front feet

(see figure); the angle of

inclination, measured in

relation to the worktop,

must not exceed 2°.

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Connecting the drain hose

Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

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Connect the drain hose,

The cable should not be bent or compressed.

without bending it, to a

drainage duct or a wall

The power supply cable must only be replaced by

drain located at a height

authorised technicians.

between 65 and 100 cm

65 - 100 cm

from the floor;

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible

in the event that these regulations are not respected.

The first wash cycle

alternatively, rest it on

Once the appliance has been installed, and before

the side of a washbasin

you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with

or bathtub, fastening the

detergent and no laundry, using the wash cycle 2.

duct supplied to the tap

(see figure). The free end

of the hose should not

be underwater.

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

absolutely necessary, the extension must have the

same diameter as the original hose and must not

exceed 150 cm in length.

Technical data

Electrical connections

Model

ARL 105

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity

width 59.5 cm

socket, make sure that:

Dimensions

height 85 cm

depth 52,5 cm

the socket is earthed and complies with all

Capacity

from 1 to 5 kg

applicable laws;

Electrical

please refer to the technical data

the socket is able to withstand the maximum power

connections

plate fixed to the machine

load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical

data table (see opposite);

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

Water connections

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 46 litres

the power supply voltage falls within the values

indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

Spin speed

up to 1000 rotations per minute

the socket is compatible with the plug of the

Energy rated

washing machine. If this is not the case, replace

programmes

programme 7; temperature 60°C;

the socket or the plug.

according to

using a load of 5 kg.

regulation

EN 60456

The washing machine must not be installed

outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely

This appliance conforms to the

following EC Directives:

dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain,

- 89/336/EEC dated 03/05/89

storms and other weather conditions.

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

subsequent modifications

When the washing machine has been installed, the

- 2002/96/EC

electricity socket must be within easy reach.

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

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