Hotpoint-Ariston ARSF 85: Installation

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 4

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 1.

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

Model

ARSF 85

Electrical connections

width 59.5 cm

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity

Dimensions

height 85 cm

socket, make sure that:

depth 40 cm

Capacity

from 1 to 5 kg

 the socket is earthed and complies with all

applicable laws;

Electrical

please refer to the technical data

connections

plate fixed to the machine

 the socket is able to withstand the maximum power

load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

Water connections

data table (see opposite);

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 40 litres

 the power supply voltage falls within the values

Spin speed

up to 800 rotations per minute

indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

Energy rated

 the socket is compatible with the plug of the

programmes

programme 6; temperature 60°C;

washing machine. If this is not the case, replace

according to

using a load of 5 kg.

the socket or the plug.

regulation

EN 60456

 The washing machine must not be installed

This appliance conforms to the

outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely

following EC Directives:

- 72/23/EEC dated 19/02/73 (Low

dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain,

Voltage) and subsequent modifications

storms and other weather conditions.

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

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

 When the washing machine has been installed, the

subsequent modifications

electricity socket must be within easy reach.

- 2002/96/EC

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