Beko WMB 71231 LA User manual [EN]

Washing Machine

WMB 71231 LA

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured in state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure. Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone else, give the manual as well.

The user manual will help you use your machine in a fast and safe way.

• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.

• Always follow the safety instructions.

• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.

• Read also the other documents supplied with the product. Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences

between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

C Important information or useful hints about usage. A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property. B Warning for electric shock.

This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect

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the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your washing machine 4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Important safety instructions 6

General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Installation 8

Appropriate installation location . . . . . . . 8

Removing packaging reinforcement. . . . 8

Removing the transportation locks. . . . . 8

Connecting water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

First use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disposing of packaging material . . . . . 11

Transportation of the product. . . . . . . . 11

Disposing of the old product . . . . . . . . 11

Additional programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cold Wash Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Spin speed selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programme and consumption table. . . 19

Auxiliary function selection . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Progress of programme. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Loading door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the selections after programme

has started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Canceling the programme . . . . . . . . . . 22

End of programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Maintenance and cleaning 24

Cleaning the detergent drawer. . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the loading door and the

drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning the body and control panel . . 24

Cleaning the water intake filters . . . . . . 24

Draining remaining water and cleaning the

pump filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4 Preparation 12

Things to be done for energy saving . . 12

Sorting the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Preparing laundry for washing . . . . . . . 12

Correct load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using detergent and softener . . . . . . . 14

Tips for efficient washing . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Operating the product 17

Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Programme selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Main programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7 Troubleshooting 27

1 Your washing machine

Overview

1- Power cable 2- Top panel 3- Control panel 4- Filter cap

5- Adjustable feet

6- Loading door 7- Detergent drawer 8- Drain hose

Technical specifications

Models (EN)

Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg)

Height (cm)

Width (cm)

Depth (cm)

Net weight (±4 kg.)

Electrical input (V/Hz)

Total current (A)

Total power (W)

Spin speed (rpm max.)

WMB 71231 LA

220-240 V / 50Hz

2000-2350

1200

Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of

the product.

Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.

Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying it

are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product, these values may vary.

2 Important safety instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal

injury or property damage. Failure to follow

these instructions shall void any warranty.

General safety

• This product should not be used

by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product.

• 8 years and older children and people

with reduced physical, sensory, and mental abilities as well as unskilled or inexperienced persons can use this appliance provided that they are supervised and instructed on safe use of the appliance as well as to the related dangers. Children should not play or tamper with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should never be performed by children unless supervised by a responsible adult.

• Never place the product on a carpet-

covered floor; otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your product.

• Do not operate the product if the

power cable / plug is damaged. Call

the Authorized Service Agent.

• Have a qualified electrician connect a 16-Ampere fuse to the installation

location of the product.

• If the product has a failure, it should not

be operated unless it is repaired by the

Authorized Service Agent. There is the

risk of electric shock!

• This product is designed to resume

operating in the event of powering on after a power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the programme" section.

• Connect the product to a grounded

outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the "Technical specifications" table. Do not neglect to have the grounding installation made

by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• The water supply and draining hoses

must be securely fastened and remain undamaged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage.

• Never open the loading door or remove

the filter while there is still water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and

injury from hot water will occur.

• Do not force open the locked loading

door. The loading door will be ready

to open just a few minutes after the

washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing the loading door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged.

• Unplug the product when not in use.

• Never wash the product by spreading

or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands!

Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.

• Use detergents, softeners and

supplements suitable for automatic washing machines only.

• Follow the instructions on the textile

tags and on the detergent package.

• The product must be unplugged during

installation, maintenance, cleaning and repairing procedures.

• Always have the installation and

repairing procedures carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for

domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.

• The product must only be used for

washing and rinsing of laundry that are marked accordingly.

• The manufacturer waives any

responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation.

Children's safety

• Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from

the product when it is in use. Do not let them to tamper with the product. Use child lock to prevent children from intervening with the product.

• Do not forget to close the loading

door when leaving the room where the product is located.

• Store all detergents and additives in a

safe place away from the reach of the children.

3 Installation

It is the customers responsibility to arrange a suitably qualified installer to correctly install this product. To make the product ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the qualified Installer. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the location and

electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility.

Installation and electrical connections

of the product must be carried out by a qualified installer. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

Prior to installation, visually check if

the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

Make sure that the water inlet and

discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

Appropriate installation location

• Place the machine on a rigid floor. Do

not place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces.

• Total weight of the washing machine

and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each other reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. Place the product on a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load carrying capacity!

• Do not place the product on the power

cable.

• Do not install the product at places

where temperature may fall below 0ºC.

• Place the product at least 1 cm away

from the edges of other furniture.

Removing packaging reinforcement

Tilt the machine backwards to remove

the packaging reinforcement. Remove the

packaging reinforcement by pulling the ribbon.

Removing the transportation locks

Do not remove the transportation

locks before taking out the packaging reinforcement.

Remove the transportation safety

bolts before operating the washing machine, otherwise, the product will be damaged.

1. Loosen all the bolts with a spanner until they rotate freely (C).

2. Remove transportation safety bolts by

turning them gently.

3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in

the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. (P)

Keep the transportation safety bolts in

a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs to be moved again in the future.

Never move the product without the

transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!

Connecting water supply

The water supply pressure required

to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly.

Attach a pressure reducing valve if

water pressure is higher.

If you are going to use the double

water-inlet product as a single (cold) water-inlet unit, you must install the supplied stopper to the hot water valve

before operating the product. (Applies

for the products supplied with a blind stopper group.)

If you want to use both water inlets

of the product, connect the hot water hose after removing the stopper and gasket group from the hot water valve.

(Applies for the products supplied with

a blind stopper group.)

Models with a single water inlet should

not be connected to the hot water tap. In such a case the laundry will get damaged or the product will switch to protection mode and will not operate.

Do not use old or used water inlet

hoses on the new product. It may cause stains on your laundry.

1. Connect the special hoses supplied with the product to the water inlets

on the product. Red hose (left) (max.

90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose (right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water inlet.

Ensure that the cold and hot water

connections are made correctly when installing the product. Otherwise, your laundry will come out hot at the end of the washing process and wear out.

2. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never use a wrench when tightening the nuts.

3. Open the taps completely after making the hose connection to check for water leaks at the connection points. If any leaks occur, turn off the tap and

remove the nut. Retighten the nut

carefully after checking the seal. To prevent water leakages and damages caused by them, keep the taps closed when the machine is not in use.

Connecting to the drain

• The end of the drain hose must be

directly connected to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin.

Your house will be flooded if the

hose comes out of its housing during water discharge. Moreover, there is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures! To prevent such situations and to ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the machine, fix the end of the discharge hose tightly so that it cannot come out.

• The hose should be attached to a

height of at least 60 cm, and 90 cm at most.

• In case the hose is elevated after

laying it on the floor level or close to the ground (less than 60 cm above the ground), water discharge becomes more difficult and the laundry may come out excessively wet. Therefore, follow the heights described in the figure.

the hose must not be pinched between the drain and the machine.

• If the length of the hose is too short,

use it by adding an original extension hose. Length of the hose may not be longer than 3.2 m. To avoid water leak failures, the connection between the extension hose and the drain hose of the product must be fitted well with an appropriate clamp as not to come off and leak.

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that the product

operates more silent and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its

feet. Balance the machine by adjusting

the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.

• To prevent flowing of dirty water back

into the machine and to allow for easy discharge, do not immerse the hose end into the dirty water or drive it in the drain more than 15 cm. If it is too long, cut it short.

• The end of the hose should not be

bent, it should not be stepped on and

1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.

2. Adjust the feet until the product stands

level and balanced.

3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.

Do not use any tools to loosen the lock

nuts. Otherwise, they will get damaged.

Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the "Technical specifications" table. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the

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