Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines sell well in Russia. The range includes devices of domestic assembly and Italian. Which is better? It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. All models are popular, reviews about them in most cases are positive. Washing machines are functional and high quality. The manufacturer offers both budget options from 12,000 rubles, and expensive ones - from 50,000 rubles. In this article, we will consider the features of Ariston brand devices, their advantages and disadvantages. Also here you can find the technical characteristics of some models.
Features
Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines have distinctive features. They consist in the use of innovative technologies. The most equipped today is the Aqu altis series. In it, the manufacturer has improved the protection and self-diagnosis systems, thanks to which you can notice a malfunction in time. And this, in turn, significantly reduces the cost of repairs. Although spare parts for Ariston washing machines are sold throughout Russia, and with their purchase of speci althere are no problems, but still the cost is not very low.
The Auto Dose system deserves consumer attention. Such equipment made it possible to produce devices with a high level of energy saving - class A+++. Water consumption is also reduced by about 30%. Intelligent control automatically doses the amount of powder and conditioner. A sensor is installed in the detergent drawer. It informs the owner that the powder in the cell is low.
Care Technology is a system that allows the appliance to independently determine the weight of the laundry to be washed. Also, with the help of this technology, the device is able to adapt to any type of fabric.
Many Ariston models carry the Ecotech label for their environmental friendliness.
Advantages and disadvantages
Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines, like other household appliances, have both disadvantages and advantages. Let's take a closer look at them.
Benefits:
- Original exterior design.
- Intuitive control panel.
- Possibility to adjust time and temperature in automatic programs.
- Large selection of models in different price ranges.
- High efficiency.
- Handy drawer for detergents.
- Reliability, durability.
- Does great for basic tasks.
Flaws:
- Many comments from buyers to the pump (drainpump).
- If you do not turn off the water supply to the washing machine, the intake hose quickly fails.
- Common electronic problems.
Hotpoint-Ariston ARUSF 1051
Model ARUSF 1051 brand Hotpoint-Ariston (price - from 12,000 rubles) is made in a classic design. Designed for 4 kg. Loading type - frontal. Spinning is carried out at 1000 rpm (maximum speed). Work efficiency: electricity consumption - A+, washing - A, spinning - C. Model dimensions: 85 × 60 × 33 cm. Automatic programs 16. Additional functions: foam control and drum balance, timer, quick wash. There is a system of protection against leaks.
Hotpoint-Ariston AQ114D 697
For large families, the roomy AQ114D 697 model is ideal, which washes up to 11 kg of laundry in one cycle. The hatch is located frontally. Dimensions: 85 × 60 × 62 cm. The maximum speed of the drum during the spin cycle is 1600 rpm. Additional features: delayed start, imbalance control and foaming. Classification: energy efficiency - A+++, spinning - A, washing - A. The cost starts from 28,000 rubles.
Hotpoint-Ariston AQD1070D 49
Popular model with a large load (10 kg) AQD1070D 49 consumes almost 80 liters of water per wash cycle. Efficiency classes for all three points - A. Case dimensions: 85 × 60 × 62 cm. The device is equipped with a dryer. The heating element is made ofof stainless steel. Automatic programs 17. It is possible to adjust the temperature and spin. The maximum drum rotation speed is 1400 rpm. The cost of the model is on average 30,000-40,000 rubles.
Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines: reviews
The owners have no complaints about the operation of these devices. They wash, rinse and wring very well. There are options in the model range of the Ariston brand, which are equipped with the most modern technologies. A wide range of programs makes the washing process much easier.
Now it is worth voicing what claims buyers have. First of all, expensive repairs. Even when replacing bearings, you will have to buy a kit with a drum, since its body is soldered. Many buyers already in the second year of operation changed the pump and heating element.
Error codes for Ariston washing machines
All modern models are equipped with self-diagnosis. For ease of use, manufacturers have programmed errors with special codes. This is necessary in order to pay attention to the problem in time and, accordingly, save on repairs. The information is shown on the display. In order to understand it, you need to know the decoding of the codes. In Ariston washing machines, errors are indicated by the English letter F and ordinal numbers.
F01 - a short circuit has occurred.
F02 - problems with the engine.
F03 - the temperature sensor has failed or there are problems with the heating element relay.
F04 - failure of the water level sensor.
F05 - violationdrain pump operation.
F06 - problems with the control panel (violation in pressing buttons).
F07 - The heating element is not covered with water.
F08 - failure of the heating element sensor.
F09 - problems with electronics (non-volatile memory).
F10 - water level sensor failure.
F11 - problems connecting the pump.
F12 – Gap between display module and controller.
F13 - a malfunction in the drying process control circuit.
F14 - drying does not turn on.
F15 - violation of the drying mode.
F17 - problems closing the hatch door.
F18 - there is a problem with the microprocessor.
These are the error codes that are equipped with those Hotpoint-Ariston washing machines that have a display. Models without it can also carry out diagnostics, however they are programmed to inform the owner by flashing certain buttons. The signal will be repeated several times after a certain period of time. The exact information about the codes for each model is contained in the instructions that should be in the kit.
It is important to remember that only a person with a special education can repair such devices. Therefore, without knowledge, it is not recommended to carry out repairs yourself. Doing so may cause the instrument to fail completely.
