Hotpoint-Ariston AVTL 104: Installation

Installation

 Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with

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future reference. Should the appliance be sold,

stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting

transferred or moved, make sure the instruction

during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose

manual accompanies the washing machine to inform

carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow

the new owner as to its operation and features.

enough room for ventilation beneath the washing

machine.

 Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

information on installation, use and safety.

Unpacking and levelling

Electric and water connections

Unpacking

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Unpack the washing

machine.

1. Insert seal A into the

2. Check whether the

end of the inlet hose and

washing machine has

screw the latter onto a

been damaged during

cold water tap with a 3/4

transport. If this is the

gas threaded mouth (see

case, do not install it

A

figure).

and contact your

Before making the

retailer.

connection, allow the

water to run freely until it

3. Remove the four

is perfectly clear.

protective screws and

the rubber washer with

2. Connect the other end

the respective spacer,

of the water inlet hose to

situated on the rear of

the washing machine,

the appliance (see

screwing it onto the

figure).

appliance's cold water

4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.

inlet, situated on the top

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

right-hand side on the rear

washing machine needs to be moved to another

of the appliance

location.

(see figure).

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

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

you fasten the shorter ones at the top.

hose.

 Packaging materials are not children's toys.

 The water pressure at the tap must be within the

values indicated in the Technical details table

Levelling

(on the next page).

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

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

without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets

a specialist store or an authorised serviceman.

or other.

2. If the floor is not

perfectly level, compen-

sate for any unevenness

by tightening or

loosening the adjustable

front feet (see figure); the

angle of inclination,

measured according to

the worktop, must not

exceed 2°.

2

Connecting the drain hose

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Connect the drain hose,

 When the washing machine is installed, the main

without bending it, to a

socket must be within easy reach.

draining duct or a wall

drain situated between

 Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

65 and 100 cm from the

65 - 100 cm

floor;

 The power supply cable must never be bent or

dangerously compressed.

 The power supply cable must only be replaced by

an authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and when

alternatively, place it

these norms are not respected.

over the edge of a

basin, sink or tub,

The first wash cycle

fastening the duct

supplied to the tap (see

Once the appliance has been installed, and before

figure). The free end of

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

the hose should not be

detergent and no laundry, setting the 90°C

underwater.

programme without a pre-wash cycle.

 We advise against the use of hose extensions; in

case of absolute need, the extension must have the

same diameter as the original hose and must not

Technical details

exceed 150 cm in length.

Model

AVTL 104

40 cm wide

Electric connection

Dimensions

85 cm high

60 cm deep

Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket,

Capacity

from 1 to 5 kg

make sure that:

 the socket is earthed and in compliance with the

Electric

Please refer to the technical data plate

applicable law;

connections

fixed to the machine.

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

 the socket is able to sustain the appliance's

Water

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

connections

maximum power load indicated in the Technical

drum capacity 42 litres

details table (on the right);

Spin speed

up to 1000 rpm

 the supply voltage is included within the values i

Control

ndicated on the Technical details table

programmes

programme 3; temperature 60°C;

(on the right);

according to EN

run with a load of 5 kg.

60456 directive

 the socket is compatible with the washing

machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace the

This appliance is compliant with the

following European Community

socket or the plug.

Directives:

- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89

 The washing machine should not be installed in an

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

outdoor environment, not even when the area is

subsequent amendments

sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to

- 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage)

- 2002/96/CE

leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

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