Refrigerator Ariston: reviews. Refrigerator Ariston - instructions, faults

To date, the refrigerator is an integral part of any kitchen. It allows you to permanently keep all available products completely fresh, providing you with fresh and quality food. Of course, only if it is fully functional and meets all the requirements for such equipment.

When buying the same refrigerator is extremely important not to rush, since the error will lead to a waste of a considerable amount of funds. In addition, it will be useful to study consumer reviews. The "Ariston" refrigerator often appears in them, and therefore today we will discuss all the advantages of this kind of equipment.

history of the company

In 1975, Vittorio Merloni, an Italian, created the company Merloni Elettrodomestici. The Ariston technique, which was excellent in quality and relatively inexpensive, quickly became a leader in the Italian market. Gradually, it began to spread throughout Europe, and then - and delivered to our country. It should be noted that the Indesit brand also belongs to this company, so all the information that is available in the article, with full right to that, can be applied to this technique.

Buyers immediately noticed a new manufacturer, and soon there were first reviews. The "Ariston" refrigerator, they claimed, belonged to the middle segment of household appliances: at a relatively low cost, it perfectly performed all its functions, but had some drawbacks.

Soon there were even production in the territory of our country. This is a good refrigerator "Ariston" - spare parts for it are not transported through half the world, but delivered from several domestic factories.

What do customers like?

First, almost all consumers are satisfied with the cost - approximately for 20 thousand rubles you get a high and roomy refrigerator that does not require defrosting (No Frost). Secondly, modern design, ideal maintenance of the set temperature - other positive qualities of equipment from this manufacturer. Taking into account the fact that the company's production traditions have been counted for more than 40 years, one does not have to be surprised at the high quality of the products.

Almost all users claim that a reliable refrigerator continues to work fine even after 7-8 years of operation, when the products of competitors are already often showing different "age problems". What does statistics say about this? If you take the rating of refrigerators for quality, the products of "Ariston" will always be among the first 5-7 brands.

Ariston HBD 1201.3 MFH

In order not to be unfounded, we give a description of a fairly average statistical model - Ariston HBD 1201.3 MFH. Despite the price, which indicates the belonging to the middle category, the refrigerator has such equipment that in many respects is not inferior to the devices of the premium segment. In any case, it is about this model that there are especially enthusiastic reviews. The "Ariston" refrigerator is equipped with an excellent Danfoss compressor. It is he who provides the main consumer joy - almost noiseless work.

The huge volume of the freezer makes this refrigerator an excellent choice for a large family or those people who rarely go for groceries. From the reviews it becomes clear that the two-chamber refrigerator "Ariston" for 206 liters fully meets the needs of a family of three or four people in the storage of products throughout the week. Especially valuable is the spaciousness in the summer.

Almost all customers are delighted with the function of Full No Frost, as it allows you to forget about this uncomfortable defrosting. By the way, this option should be considered in more detail.

What are the official instructions?

1. Cold air in the chambers is distributed extremely evenly. This contributes not only to better preservation of products, but also to a minimum power consumption, since the compressor will be switched on much less often.
2. Even if you load a large batch of food in the fridge, the temperature will be optimal much faster than if you were using equipment without this function.

Here are the dry figures of statistics: in refrigerators of the usual type, the temperature on the lower shelves is within +2 degrees Celsius, while at the top it can be +8 degrees. In the freezers the situation is even sadder. If your refrigerator has a "Full No Frost" function on board, the temperature difference does not exceed 1-2 degrees! This is very good "Hotpoint Ariston" refrigerator. The instruction to him says that this constancy of the temperature regime greatly contributes to the longevity of the device.

The reviews perfectly confirm this feature: users say that even after loading 5-6 kilograms of paired meat into the freezer the refrigerator goes to normal operation mode after a couple of hours, while their old refrigerating units could sometimes work after this day, constantly chasing compressor.

However, not everything is so good. On the technology there are also negative reviews. Refrigerator "Ariston", as it turned out, can not only rejoice.

The disadvantages of the option Full No Frost

1. Since the technology assumes a constant air circulation, the products can dry up faster. This is especially true for fruits and vegetables.
2. The freezer in refrigerators of this type is less by about 20% (in comparison with conventional models), since all necessary equipment occupies a lot of useful space.
3. In operation, an increased noise level can be observed , since the sound of the compressor is superimposed on the noise of the operating fan.
4. Because of this, in some cases, the power consumption can significantly increase.
5. Of course, this kind of technology will cost significantly more than conventional products.

Quick recovery of the temperature after opening the door is also not an indicator, since in many respects this characteristic depends on the perfection of the thermal insulation layer, which every year becomes cheaper and more functional. In addition, many experts agree that conventional refrigerating chambers can stay at a lower temperature for longer when the energy is cut off, since there are no channels for supplying air inside.

Is it really?

If you read the entire list of negative points, you may be in doubt about the need to purchase a refrigerator of the brand described, equipped with Full No Frost. Do not worry, because the real customer feedback in many respects is debunked by established dogma.

Instruction for prevention

First, the drying up of products, as the experienced housewives say, depends not even on air movement, but on proper packaging. It has long been noted that at low temperatures and low humidity, the evaporation process is slightly less intense than in the heat. That is why in ordinary refrigerators a leaf of salad almost instantly turns into hay.

If the leafy vegetables are wrapped in a damp cloth or parchment paper, they can remain fresh for three to four days in ordinary freezers, while the "Ariston" refrigerator, the two-chamber "know frost", can easily store such a salad for a week. So the advantage of new technologies in this case is obvious.

Secondly, the instructions to the device itself have clear recommendations that all perishable products of this kind are best kept in special perforated packages that do not prevent fruits and vegetables from "breathing". In combination with the features of the refrigerator itself, such a simple trick will allow you to keep them completely fresh longer.

A little about the noise ...

As for the higher noise level, consumers indeed show that many Ariston models are indeed more "loud". However, this applies only to products with a classic layout. If you buy an inverter refrigerator, then you are unlikely to hear it even at night. However, almost all the models presented in the shops rarely have a noise level below 42 dB, so you will not lose anyway.

High cost is from the category of beliefs of the 90s. In the modern world, technologies tend to quickly become cheaper, and therefore normal refrigerators are now slightly more expensive than their "archaic" predecessors, and a saving of one thousand and a half rubles is not likely to make the "weather" for your family budget. That is why all the refrigerators "Ariston", the prices for which (most often) are within 20 thousand rubles, are bought very often.

Other useful options

Commendable reviews are also awarded with the option Super Freeze, as it allows you to freeze to the state of the stone immediately ten (!) Kilograms of meat for one day. And further. Since in our regions electricity cuts do not surprise anyone at all, special reviews received a thermal insulation coating. It allows you to keep a low temperature in the refrigerator for 13 (!) Hours after a power outage.

A pleasant impression is also made by the controls: on the large display all the necessary information is displayed, and the pictograms with which it is displayed are intuitively clear. This model is very beautiful, and not least because of this it is regularly acquired.

Other useful features

One of the most important advantages that have recently been available in almost all refrigerators of this model is the Fresh Box option. A special container with a convenient retractable section is designed to store products that need special conditions. Thus, the testimonies indicate that the fruit and salad leaves are perfectly preserved in this box, which otherwise fade in a day. Thus, the refrigerator "Ariston" (the instruction contains the same information) is perfect for those people who prefer to eat high-quality and healthy food.

A quick guide to using Holiday and Side-by-Side

If you often go on business trips, then the refrigerators "Ariston" are specially created for you! The Holiday option is ideal for storing products in a long-term mode. The fact is that in this case the refrigeration unit is switched to the minimum energy consumption mode, while the freezing chamber functions as usual.

Moreover, vacationers' reviews say that people left the refrigerator compartment door open (so that there was no mold and smell)! At the same time in the freezer the stock of meat and other frozen semi-finished products was perfectly preserved.

If the model of the refrigerator you bought has the option Side-by-Side, then the device can be directly connected to the water supply network. This is done for the uninterrupted supply of ice cubes. However, reviews of people say that it would be better to connect not directly, but through some specialized filter. Very often, users send to repair the "Ariston" refrigerator, the malfunctions of which arise just because of the lack thereof.

The fact is that in many of our cities the quality of water leaves much to be desired, and there are no own filters in the refrigerator.

Design Features

Like many Western manufacturers, Hotpoint Ariston pays great attention to ergonomics. So, the location and shape of all compartments are such that you do not have to crochet in order to get vegetables or fruits, dairy products or eggs. They are all arranged to be as accessible as possible.

In reviews this point is also well reflected. Buyers notice the logical location of the compartments for the most commonly used products. Sometimes you do not even think about how and where to put the purchases from the store.

A huge plus to the creators of the refrigerator is the possibility of hanging the doors to the place you need. Because of this, when reshuffling in the kitchen, you do not have to think about how to properly install the refrigerator. Wherever you install it, you can always outweigh the doors, so there will not be any problems with access to the internal space in any case.

Despite the fact that the shelves in the compartments seem "airy", each of them easily withstands 40 kg of products, which is simply an excellent result. Buyers, who often do homemade canning, are very respected by the company's refrigerators for this feature. After all, for every shelf you can safely put a basin with berries, vegetables or fruits, not at all worried for its safety!

Energetics - fight!

It's no secret that the flow of electrons on the expanses of our energy networks often behave in the most unpredictable manner. As a result, almost everyone can recall the story, when due to the proclamation of power engineers, "household appliances" flew. If you use fridges "Ariston", then such troubles can be forgotten.

The fact is that the company's engineers (for some time) were concerned about installing the simplest fuses, which reliably protect the equipment from voltage surges, and they themselves can be easily replaced. About this feature of the "Ariston" fridges are particularly flattering residents of the villages, because in this area the voltage drops are the norm, and not the exception. In the event of a jump on the line, the repair of "Ariston" refrigerators will involve the replacement of a penny fuse, and not the purchase of half of the filling.

Frequent faults

Alas, but in this case there were some negative moments. Well, there is nothing ideal in the world, so the "Hotpoint Ariston" refrigerators in this plan do not get out of the general plan.

Many consumers have claims to build quality. It is not entirely clear what this drawback is due to, but the quality of the paintwork on some refrigerators is so deplorable that it can easily be scratched with a fingernail.

Experts, however, give this "phenomenon" a fairly simple explanation. The fact is that in recent years almost all manufacturers of household appliances are forced to comply with strict environmental standards. Special enamels, which are usually painted technique, in this framework does not fall, and therefore it is necessary for enterprises to use their ecologically pure varieties. Almost every second "Ariston" refrigerator differs in this way, its malfunctions are rarely serious.

The technology of their production is not very perfect so far, so the quality of the paint is quite far from acceptable. To fix it does not work out, so find out about these moments before buying.

In addition, often consumers are terribly unhappy with the quality of the assembly. Especially often this is manifested when trying to take advantage of the above described possibility of rearrangement of doors: almost all masters unanimously say that the wires reach the required connectors in only one position! Or you will build them up independently (deprivation of the guarantee by the automatic machine), or you will transport the refrigerator to the service center. The problem is well-known, so this repair of "Ariston" refrigerators is obliged to be made free of charge.