How to disassemble an Ariston washing machine yourself

My Hotpoint Ariston washing machine has stopped working – it needs repair. But before you can begin the repair, you first need to figure out how to disassemble your "home helper" to avoid causing further damage. Disassembling an Ariston washing machine yourself, or rather the specifics of the disassembly, will depend on the problem. In some cases, partial disassembly is sufficient, but sometimes you need to remove everything down to the last screw. Read this article to learn how to disassemble a Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.

In the beginning

Let's begin our story with a standard warning. Remember that only a certified technician from a specialized service center can reliably repair your Ariston washing machine. Attempting repairs yourself could worsen the problem.

However, if you're determined to repair your Ariston washing machine yourself, it's a good idea to study the disassembly instructions. This will help you avoid unnecessary mistakes and save time and money. Where do you start?

• You need to disconnect the washing machine from the power supply, from the tee tap that supplies cold water to the machine, and from the sewer.

Please note! The Ariston washing machine's waste water drain hose can be connected to either the sink's drain trap or the sewer drain. In either case, it's easy to disconnect.

• Next, without disconnecting the inlet and drain hoses, we twist them somehow so that water does not spill out of them onto the floor, and fix the ends to the body.
• With someone's help, we move the washing machine to a place where it will be convenient to disassemble it. You will need to put something under the car to prevent the floor from getting flooded.
• We take the powder receptacle out of the machine and put it aside.
• We unscrew the drain filter and drain the remaining waste water from the tank. That's all for now.

Now we need to gather some simple tools. You'll need a hammer, pliers, a ratchet and sockets for 7, 8, 12, and 14 mm, an 8 and 10 mm open-end wrench, a special key for removing the Ariston washing machine counterweight fasteners, Phillips, flathead, and Allen screwdrivers, washing machine lubricant, a wooden block, a car puller, an awl, multi-colored markers, and a hacksaw. Once you've gathered all the tools, we'll get back to disassembling the Ariston washing machine.

1. We approach the Ariston washing machine from the rear wall and, armed with a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew several screws holding the service hatch cover.
2. By removing the service hatch, we gain access to many parts: the drum pulley, drive belt, motor, heating element, and temperature sensor.
3. Now, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws holding the top cover of the Ariston washing machine.
   
4. Under the cover there is a large counterweight that blocks our access to the tank, drum and some sensors, but it is still possible to reach the interference filter and control panel.
5. Carefully place the Ariston washing machine on the left wall. If your model has a bottom, remove it. If there is no bottom, that's even better.
   
6. Through the bottom we can access the drain pipe, debris filter, pump, motor and shock absorbers.
7. Now let's remove the front panel. Unscrew the two screws located under the top cover of the machine's housing in the front left and front right corners.
8. We unscrew the screws located under the washing machine tray, and then grab the control panel and pull it up - the panel will easily come off.

What's easy to remove?

Well, we've successfully disassembled the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine body, and now we have access to the parts that can be removed fairly easily, so let's do it.

First, arm yourself with multi-colored markers and mark the wires going to the main modules so that you don’t get mixed up later and let’s get to work..

Let's remove the drive belt. To do this, grab the large metal wheel, called the drum pulley, with one hand and turn it, while grabbing the belt with the other hand and removing it.

Let's remove the motor. The motor fasteners can be removed through the service hatch opening; in addition to a ratchet, you'll need an 8 mm socket. After removing the four screws, pull the motor out of its mounting. Remove the heating element. Unscrew the nut located between the heating element contacts, then press the nut until the heating element partially falls into the tank. Pry the heating element up with a flathead screwdriver and gently pull it toward you until it comes out. Incidentally, the heating element is removed in the same way. near the Zanussi washing machine.

Now it's the drain pump's turn. Unscrew the screws located at the bottom of the Ariston's front panel, near the waste filter. The machine is lying on its left side, so after unscrewing the screws, the waste filter and pump should fall out of its housing. Next, use pliers to remove the clamps from the drain pipe and drain hose and disconnect these elements from the pump and debris filter. Now all that remains is to unscrew the screws connecting the pump and the debris filter and separate these elements.

The clamps on the Ariston washing machine's pipes and hoses are similar to clips; they must be removed carefully to avoid damage. If this happens, you can replace them with regular clamps.

Let's return to the area under the top cover of the Ariston washing machine. The interference filter (IFS) can be removed quite easily there. We unplug the wires and pull the component out of its mounting location. Ultimately, we've removed everything that can be easily removed from the Ariston washing machine, leaving only the problematic components, which are best left alone unless they require repair. But if we need to remove them ourselves and have no other choice, well, we'll do it.

We disassemble the indisassemblable

Disassembling a Hotpoint Ariston washing machine is generally straightforward, but there are two components that can pose a challenge for a novice. What are these components? The tub/drum assembly and the counterweights. The Ariston washing machine's drum and tank are not designed to be disassembled, as the manufacturer intended. However, with the right skills, they can be disassembled and then reassembled. But what's the problem with counterweights?

It would seem that such a simple component as a counterweight could pose a problem, since it's simply a weight bolted to the machine's frame. Not so. The Hotpoint Ariston washing machine's upper counterweight is attached with special spring-loaded screws that don't even look like screws, but rather like special fasteners. These fasteners must be removed with a special key; without it, the counterweights cannot be removed with ordinary household tools.

Here's the rub. I want to remove the gas tank, but I can't do it without removing the upper counterweight, and how can I remove it without a key? In this case, we see no other option but to go to a repair shop and borrow a key, or pay a mechanic to do the removal. Never try to unscrew the counterweight using pliers or other tools – you will break the fasteners and this will definitely cause problems later.

If you've got the wrench and managed to remove the upper counterweight, you can begin removing the tank. To do this, unscrew the struts, call a friend for help, and together, pull the tank off the springs and pull it out through the top of the machine. Next, we'll need to saw the tank apart, remove its halves, and set them aside. Then, remove the bearings and seals from the drum shaft. You can read about how to do this in the article. Disassembling the Atlant washing machineBy the way, the tank of these machines is designed almost the same as that of Hotpoint Ariston brand washing machines.

So, the Ariston washing machine is completely disassembled. Now it's ready for repairs, or you can use it for parts for a new machine—whatever you prefer. We certainly hope you're disassembling it for repairs and that everything works out for you. We sincerely wish you the best of luck!

   

3 reader comments

1. April 21, 2019 at 9:06 PM

   Lexorill:

   But how do I change the door lock? There's nothing about that...

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   • October 29, 2020 at 8:22 PM

     Dishev:

     Unscrew two screws, remove the terminal, take out the door lock, and install the new one in reverse order. It's absolutely nothing complicated; you can figure it out even if you're just picking up a screwdriver for the first time.

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2. February 21, 2021 at 12:02 AM

   Anonymous:

   Could you please tell me? A square seal fell out from under my Ariston washing machine. What could it be?

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