Hotpoint-Ariston ARTXF 149: Installation

Installation

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! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future refe-

Putting your appliance in place and moving it.

rence. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved,

If your washing machine

make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing

is equipped with a special

machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and

set of retractable wheels

features.

you can easy move it.

To lower the wheels and

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-

thus move the appliance

mation on installation, use and safety.

effortlessly, just pull the

lever, situated on the left-

Unpacking and levelling

hand side beneath the

base. Once the appliance

Unpacking

is in the required position,

1. Unpack the washing

put the lever back in place.

machine.

The washing machine is

2. Check whether the wa-

now firmly in place (see figure).

shing machine has been

damaged during transport.

Electric and water connections

If this is the case, do not

install it and contact your

Connecting the water inlet hose

retailer.

3. Remove the four protec-

1. Connect the supply pipe

tive screws and the rubber

by screwing it to a cold water

washer with the respective

tab using a ¾ gas threaded

spacer, situated on the

connection (see figure).

rear of the appliance (see

Before performing the con-

figure).

nection, allow the water to

4. Seal the gaps using the

run freely until it is perfectly

plastic plugs provided.

clear.

5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washing

machine needs to be moved to another location.

Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure you fasten

2. Connect the other end of

the shorter ones at the top.

the water inlet hose to the

! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

washing machine, screwing

it onto the appliance’s cold

Levelling

water inlet, situated on the

Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if

top right-hand side on the

the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.

rear of the appliance (see

1. Install the washing ma-

figure).

chine on a flat sturdy floor,

without resting it up against

walls, furniture cabinets or

other.

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

2. If the floor is not perfectly

! The water pressure at the tap must be within

level, compensate for any

the values indicated in the Technical details table

unevenness by tightening or

(on the next page).

loosening the adjustable front

! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe-

feet (see figure); the angle of

cialist store or an authorised serviceman.

inclination, measured accor-

ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability

and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation.

If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in

such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath

the washing machine.

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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 autho-

drain located at a height

rised technicians.

between 65 and 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 you use

the side of a washbasin

it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no

or bathtub, fastening the

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.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity socket,

make sure that:

• the socket is earthed and complies with all applicable

laws;

• the socket is able to withstand the maximum power load

of the appliance as indicated in the Technical data table

(see opposite);

• the power supply voltage falls within the values indicated

in the Technical data table (see opposite);

• the socket is compatible with the plug of the washing

machine. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the

plug.

! The washing machine must not be installed outdoors,

even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave

the appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather

conditions.

! When the washing machine has been installed, the elec-

tricity socket must be within easy reach.

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Technical details

Model

ARTXF 149

40 cm wide

Dimensions

85 cm high

60 cm deep

Capacity

from 1 to 6 kg

Electric

Please refer to the technical data plate

connections

fixed to the machine.

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

Water

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

connections

drum capacity 42 litres

Spin speed

up to 1400 rpm

Test wash

cycles in

accordance

programme 7; temperature 60°C and

with directives

40°C.

1061/2010 and

1015/2010

This appliance is compliant with

the following European Community

Directives:

- 2004/108/CE (Electromagnetic

Compatibility)

- 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/CE