When deciding to buy a washing machine, you seek to learn as much as possible about its design and functions. In addition to the instructions, manufacturers place special stickers on the case - marking of Ariston washing machines.
Information is encrypted in the encrypted code, which allows the buyer to choose one or another model. In our article you will learn how to correctly decrypt the encoding of Hotpoint Ariston washers.
Marking of Ariston washing machines: decoding of signs
What does the serial number on the washing machine body mean? They may vary depending on the type of CM.
Initially, the Merloni washing machines were produced under the Ariston brand. But after the merger with Hotpoint, they wanted to rename the brand. Since Ariston washers were in great demand in Russia and the CIS, they did not remove the name, so today you can find Hotpoint Ariston machines.
Ariston Digital Motion Models
As an example, consider the encoding RST 703 DW.
- The first letter R indicates the type of engine. In this case, it is a direct drive Direct Drive motor. The engine is mounted directly to the CMA drum, so noise is reduced, vibration is minimized. The service life of such a motor is several times longer than the collector. The absence of a drive belt reduces the number of repairs. Therefore, pay attention to this when buying.
- The next letter S indicates the depth of the enclosure. This is a narrow model of a washing machine. If the letter P is indicated, then the depth of the case is standard.
- Third T symbol: display and corresponding electronic control type.
- The number 7 indicates the capacity of the drum. You can load up to 7 kg of laundry at a time. If the number 5 or 3 is indicated at this point, the download is appropriate.
- The last two letters of DW indicate the design of the machine.
Ariston AQUALTIS Series
A more advanced line of washing machines with advanced functionality. Decoding on an example of a model AQS0F 05S CIS.
- The designation AQ indicates a series of washing machines - AQUALTIS. There may also be QV.
- The next S symbol means that the washer body is narrow. Unlike standard models, narrow ones have their advantages. They can be installed in rooms with limited space. However, it is believed that closely located parts wear out faster.
- The number 0 means that the capacity of the drum is 6 kg. The number 1 has the same meaning. In other cases, the characters correspond exactly to the load volume. For example, 7 means 7 kg, 8 - 8 kg, 9 - 9 kg, 10 - 10 kg, 11 - 11 kg. 86 = 8 + 6 kg (including drying), 97 - 9 + 7 kg (drying), 107 - 10 + 7 kg and 117 - 11 + 7 kg (drying).
- The letter F indicates the type of washing control.
- The 05S character combination designates a particular model.
- The letters at the end - CIS - will tell the country of manufacture of the AGR. In this case, it is Russia.
Consider another example: the Ariston model QVSE 8129 U CIS.
- QV, as you understand, means the release series AQUALTIS.
- Next is the letter S. As in the first case, it indicates the depth of the hull. This is a narrow washing machine.
- Then the differences begin. The symbol E indicates a way to control the washer (electronic, mechanical).
- The number 8 indicates the degree of loading of the drum. This model can accommodate 8 kg of dirty laundry.
- The number 12 will tell the spin power. In this case, it reaches 1200 rpm.
- The number 9 indicates the design of this series.
- The letter U indicates the color of the loading hatch.
Model AQ XX MD 12 9 HS HAwhere:
- AQ - as always a model, a series.
- XX - capacity 7.5 kg (X - 6 kg, G - 8 kg, S - narrow by 4.5 kg).
- M - the presence of drying. Maybe LF - auto-dispenser of detergents.
- D - LCD-display, L - LED, F - digital display.
- 12 - spin power 1200 rpm.
- 9 - Super Silent (silent operation). It can also be 5 - No Super Silent, 8 - 3-phase engine and tank light.
- H - an additional box.
- S is silver, PI is pearl.
- HA - Hotpoint Ariston brand.
Additionally, new characters may appear in this series, depending on the functionality:
- D - Touch LCD.
- 4 - spin at 1400 rpm. 8 - 800, 0 - 1000, 2 - 1200, 6 - 1600 rpm.
- 2 - energy saving A 20%, 1 - A 10%.
- W - load sensor.
- B - screen in Russian.
Of the new series there are such markings: AR M XX D 12 9 S .L.
- AR is a new aesthetic.
- M - drying, T - vertical loading.
- XX - capacity, as indicated above.
- D - LCD display.
- 12 - speed of revolutions (multiply this figure by 100 and get the maximum number of revolutions).
- 9 - silent work.
- S - silver color.
- .L - assembly in Lipetsk, .R - assembly in Poland.
Classic Ariston Models
Here are the washing machines of past years of release. Conventional drive motor and equipment. The marking indicates the type of machine loading.
Decipher the value of the code WMSF 6080B CIS.
- The first two letters of WM indicate the method of loading laundry - frontal. If AR is indicated at the beginning, then the download is performed vertically.
- The combination of characters S and F, as before, is unchanged: a narrow CMA with a certain type of control. For example, F indicates a small display, L - LED, G - large screen, D - LCD display.
- The number 6 indicates the load volume - 6 kg. It can be from 4 to 10 kg. There are also such indicators: 86 - 8 +6 kg (with drying), 97 - 9 + 7 kg and 107 - 10 + 7 kg with drying.
- The next two digits 08 are the number of revolutions per minute. This model is capable of wringing laundry at 800 rpm. There are also indicators of 06 - 600 rpm, 0 - 1000 revolutions, 2 - 1200, 4 - 1400 and 5 - 1600 revolutions.
- The number 0 indicates the design of the washer case - white. S - silver, K - black, B - white with a black hatch.
- The penultimate letter B indicates the color of the hatch. For example: X - stainless steel, BS - white with a gray hatch, BX - white with a stainless hatch.
- The last letter combination CIS indicates that the machine was manufactured in the Russian Federation.
Now you can navigate among the characters and numbers. Choosing the Ariston technique, pay attention to its marking.