Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W Washing Machine Reviews

The powerful and attractive Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W freestanding washing machine could very well become Ariston's most popular model, selling successfully in Russia for the past three years. Just take a look online and see the excitement surrounding this model. Let's dive into this whirlwind of reviews and try to understand what makes this machine so appealing.

Positive

Elena, Orel

After the fire, we had to completely renovate our apartment and completely redecorate. We were tight on money and had to go into debt, so I wasn't even thinking about buying an expensive washing machine, even though I really wanted one. Then the day came when my husband and I went to pick out a "home helper." My husband loved it. Indesit WIUN 105 washing machine, probably because it was inexpensive and the sales specialist strongly recommended it.

I disagreed. Judge for yourself: this machine only has a 3.5 kg load capacity, and it's quite small and looks shabby. After much deliberation, I chose the Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W. Even a quick glance at it was enough to understand that this machine is better than the Indesit. Once we started it up, I realized I was 100% right. After three months of use, I can already say a few things about it.

• The drum is spacious, even large items can be washed, it rotates smoothly and without unnecessary noise.
• There's almost no vibration, even when spinning at maximum speed. This makes the machine quieter than, say, an Indesit.

I conducted an experiment, as advertised, by placing a mug filled to the brim with tea on the washing machine lid. The machine ran without spilling a drop, just like that.

• There is a small screen and normal electronic controls, without any lights like on the Soviet “Record” television.
• The machine is equipped with a convenient and clear child protection system; your child will not be able to turn it off so easily.

So, that's about it. The car costs a little more than the Indesit, but not by much, but the functionality is vastly different. I won't even mention the appearance and build quality—it's like night and day.

Oleg, Moscow

This is simply an excellent model. I even think it's a little underpriced. The assembly is very good, this is evident both in appearance and in operation. It's like starting a Lada Kopeyka and then a Mazda 6 and listening to their engines. There's simply no comparison. The Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W is the same way; I think it can easily be put on par with business-class washing machines. My wife loves how it washes large items; it hasn't frozen up once, even though she's been pushing everything into the drum. Five stars!

Nadezhda, Krasnodar

The Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W deserves top marks, hands down. It's got the design, the build, and the performance. I've never seen a washing machine spin at 1000 rpm and still do it quietly. I'm no expert, but I think the engineers did a fantastic job on this model. Great job, they made a machine for the people!

Ekaterina, Bor

After four months of washing, I've completely fallen in love with my washing machine. I got it cheap, so I wasn't expecting anything special. But I'm so pleased with it, I'm speechless. It has a reload feature, just like the more expensive models, and it always works. It has tons of features, but nothing extra, just the essentials. It's quiet, cleans dirty clothes perfectly, and doesn't require a lot of detergent. I use half the recommended amount. I'm very happy with my purchase and recommend it to everyone!

Maxim, Rostov-on-Don

I bought it last year and use it 2-3 times a week. I have nothing but good things to say about this slim washing machine. It deserves nothing but warm words. Over the year it's been in my house, it's been through a few rough patches. Once, I was taking it to the dacha, and the movers dropped it during transport. Another time, it survived a massive power surge that killed my computer, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The washing machine was running at the time, but the surge didn't have any lasting effects. For the money, it's simply a great option; buy it, you won't regret it!

After the power surge incident, I installed an expensive stabilizer, just to be on the safe side, otherwise it would have been too expensive to replace all the equipment at once.

Alina, Moscow

I needed three washing machines for my apartment rentals. The selection criteria were simple: durability (otherwise, I'd run into all sorts of tenants) and a reasonable price. I came across a Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W, and I ordered three at once, earning a 15% discount on the entire purchase price as a good customer. It's been a year and a half now. The machines have completely paid for themselves, and they're still working and still looking quite good. When I retire from this business, I'll sell them at a flea market. A great buy!

Ivan, Serpukhov

The main purpose of any washing machine is to wash; I don't care about anything else. When I bought a Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W at the store, I asked the salesperson point-blank whether it washed properly. He couldn't even answer that, just looked at the specs and read me what the machine included. I can read it myself; you tell me how the machine works. Overall, I wasn't happy with the salesperson, but the machine itself was good; it washes, spins, and rinses perfectly, so it's already earned a five-star rating!

Maria, Kemerovo

I really love it when a washing machine has a variety of programs to choose from. The Ariston has so many programs, it's hard to find, but it has everything you need. I especially love the extra rinse cycle because I buy cheap detergents, and you can't rinse them out of the laundry in one go. This machine is generally very economical, I noticed this from my electricity and water bills. Add in the savings on detergent, and it's a real "golden washing machine." I'm very happy with my choice!

Larisa, Kazan

I do a lot of laundry, and in our large family, it's impossible to do otherwise. A year ago, my husband, without consulting me, bought an inexpensive Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W washing machine. I gave him a hard time, thinking it would break quickly, but it still washes like a professional. It doesn't mess up anything, and the laundry is always spotlessly clean. I give it a five-star rating!

Dmitry, Tomsk

I recently bought this washing machine for my bachelor pad. It's inexpensive and a practical choice. It's quite reliable, washes very well, and has all sorts of features, but I don't really need them. The design is modern and it runs quietly. There's almost nothing to complain about. I did notice a few times that a little detergent was left in the dispenser, but I think that's common with all washing machines. Five stars!

Negative

Vladimir, Magnitogorsk

The little flaws in this machine really piss me off. The shipping bolts, for example, are so hard to unscrew; one careless move and you'll spend half a day fishing the washer out of the machine's casing. The feet are also screwed on the wrong way; there aren't even any locknuts. Did the manufacturer really skimp on including two locknuts so the feet could be properly secured? I didn't like it, so I give it a two!

Alexandra, St. Petersburg

At first, when we first bought the machine, I was very happy, but then my joy evaporated. After two months of washing, I discovered that the door latch wouldn't close. I had to wait a month for a free repair under warranty. Terrible service, terrible machine!

Oksana, Novokuznetsk

After reading tons of glowing reviews online, I decided to buy the Hotpoint Ariston RSM 601 W. It turns out there's nothing particularly remarkable about this washing machine. Last time, it even tore my new pillowcase. I can't even imagine how that happened. It's a terrible machine; I don't recommend it!

   

1 reader comment

1. September 20, 2017 at 8:13 PM

   Yuri:

   The machine is disgusting. It doesn't pick up any detergent during the wash cycle, and only starts picking it up during the rinse cycle. It takes a long time to figure out what to do. I don't recommend buying it.

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