Ariston Margharita 2000 A1435 Advantege

[tafrost]

❓ Hi I have an Ariston A1435 which has started to sound a bit noisy.
The best way to describe it is a load of mice on spin cycle with a low growly rumble when the drum turns at 1/2 speed upwards. The very squeaky noise has just started today. The drum can be moved up and down about 3/4 mil when I open the door within the outer casing – sorry not very technical, so I would geuess its a bearing problem.

Any further ideas on what could be the problem would be appreciated if it could be other problems and also advice on changing the bearings if thats what it could be would also be good.

Many Thanks
Tim 🙂

[Penguin45]

Re: Ariston Margharita 2000 A1435 Advantege

Certainly bearings, Tim. The low rumble will be the bearings, the “mice” is probably the belt slipping slightly as the drum stiffens up.

You need:
Bearing kit – AR05105
Belt – C00080512
spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will supply these for you at a sensible price.

To fit, the cross piece on the back has to come out. You will need a set of professional quality Torx bits, cast iron knuckles and a deal of brute force. Atop that, bear in mind that the outer tank is made of Bacofoil and is therefore extremely fragile. Fitting the bearings with a big hammer and a steel bar is actually the easy bit!

If you don’t fancy it, click the link below for a UKW engineer in you area.

Needless to say, power off at all times.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[tafrost]

Re: Ariston Margharita 2000 A1435 Advantege

Many Thanks for the advice. Will have a quick look inside to see how easy it wont be tomorrow – with power off.
Tim 🙂

[echase]

Re: Ariston Margharita 2000 A1435 Advantege

Sounds similar to my Ariston A1535UK. I replaced the bearings. Found that it was very difficult to remove the bearings and I slightly damaged the seals on the new ones banging them into the spider.

I wondered if I should have heated the spider up and frozen the bearings to make fitting easier. Anyone tried this?

[Penguin45]

Re: Ariston Margharita 2000 A1435 Advantege

Hmm – heating a light alloy spider doesn’t sound like a good plan. Freezing bearings is a well known automotive technique. It does usually involve a vat of liquid nitrogen, so not practical for the home or mobile engineer really.

To be honest, the bearings are an “interference” fit in the housing, so should drive out with reasonable force. Difficulties are usually encountered by the bearing twisting due to not being driven evenly, or binding on the crud accumulated by the water seal leaking – a good clean before starting helps.

I have two drifts on the van – a tatty old bar for knocking bearings out, and one with clean 90 degree edges for refitting. This ensures that you only drive on the outer race of the bearing.

The “seal” on the bearing is almost irrelevant as far as the machine set up is concerned. It is primarily a dust seal; it will help to retain grease in the bearing and the rubber ones offer a degree of drip protection against water ingress. The water seal on the front of the housing is the critical component, which is why most machines have a kit of parts supplied, including the water seal.

For the record, the Ariston “A” series and most of the Indesit “W” series appliances are variations on the same theme, with a fair degree of parts commonality.

If yours is now done, enjoy it while it lasts.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[echase]

Thanks. I have since acquired a metal lathe so if I have to do it again I’ll turn a drift like yours. The pullers I have not much use for this.

Mine is a cast iron spider

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