Hotpoint-Ariston RPD 1165 DX EU: Installation

Installation

! This instruction manual should be kept in a

venness by tightening or loosening the adju-

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safe place for future reference. If the washing

stable front feet (see figure); the angle of incli-

machine is sold, transferred or moved, make

nation, measured in relation to the worktop,

sure that the instruction manual remains with

must not exceed 2°.

the machine so that the new owner is able to

Levelling the machine correctly will provide

familiarise himself/herself with its operation

it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and

and features.

excessive noise and prevent it from shifting

while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or

! Read these instructions carefully: they con-

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

tain vital information relating to the safe instal-

a sufficient ventilation space underneath the

lation and operation of the appliance.

washing machine.

Connecting the electricity and

Unpacking and levelling

water supplies

Unpacking

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Remove the washing machine from its

1. Connect the inlet

packaging.

hose by screwing it to

2. Make sure that the washing machine has

a cold water tap using

not been damaged during the transportation

a 3/4 gas threaded

process. If it has been damaged, contact the

connection (see figu-

retailer and do not proceed any further with

re).

the installation process.

Before performing the

connection, allow the

3. Remove the 4 pro-

water to run freely until

tective screws (used

it is perfectly clear.

during transportation)

and the rubber wa-

2. Connect the inlet

sher with the cor-

hose to the washing

responding spacer,

machine by screwing

located on the rear

it onto the correspon-

part of the appliance

ding water inlet of the

(see figure).

appliance, which is

situated on the top

4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs

right-hand side of the

provided.

rear part of the ap-

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

pliance (see figure).

need them again if the washing machine ne-

eds 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 children.

! The water pressure at the tap must fall within

the range of values indicated in the Technical

Levelling

data table (see next page).

1. Install the washing

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

machine on a flat

specialised shop or an authorised technician.

sturdy floor, without

resting it up against

! Never use second-hand hoses.

walls, furniture cabi-

nets or anything else.

! Use the ones supplied with the machine.

2. If the floor is not

perfectly level, com-

pensate for any une-

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Connecting the drain hose

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Connect the drain

hose, without bending

it, to a drain duct or

a wall drain situated

between 65 and 100

cm from the floor;

alternatively, placed

it over the edge of a

basin, sink or tub, fa-

stening the duct sup-

plied 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 electri-

city socket, make sure that:

• thesocketisearthedandcomplieswithall

applicable laws;

• thesocketisabletowithstandthemaxi-

mum power load of the appliance as indicated

in the Technical data table (see opposite);

• thepowersupplyvoltagefallswithintheva-

lues 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, repla-

ce the socket or the plug.

! The washing machine must not be installed

outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extreme-

ly dangerous to leave the appliance exposed

to rain, storms and other weather conditions.

! When the washing machine has been instal-

led, the electricity socket must remain within

easy reach.

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! Do not use extension cords or multiple so-

ckets.

! The cable should not be bent or compressed.

! The power supply cable must only be repla-

ced by authorised technicians.

Warning! The company shall not be held re-

sponsible in the event that these standards are

not observed.

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and

before you use it for the first time, run a wash

cycle with detergent and no laundry, using

wash cycle auto clean (see “Cleaning the wa-

shing machine”).

Technical data

Model

RPD 1165 D

width 59.5 cm

Dimensions

height 85 cm

depth 60,5 cm

Capacity

from 1 to 11 kg

please refer to the technical

Electrical

data plate fixed to the ma-

connections

chine

maximum pressure

1 MPa (10 bar)

Water con-

minimum pressure

nections

0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

drum capacity 71 litres

up to 1600 rotations per

Spin speed

minute

Test wash

cycles in

programme 9

;

accordance

Eco Cotton 60°C.

with re-

programme 9

;

gulations

Eco Cotton 40°C.

1061/2010

1015/2010

This appliance conforms to

the following EC Directives:

- 2004/108/EC (Electroma-

gnetic Compatibility)

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU (WEEE)