WMX86231W Washing Machine User's Manual Numéro de document 2820524039/ 27-08-14.(18:00)
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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General safety instructions 1.1 Life and property safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1.2 Children's safety----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.3 Electrical safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1.4 Hot surface safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 2 Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 2.2 Package information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 3 Intended use 4 Your product...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6 Operating the product ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 4.6.1 Control panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 4.6.2 Programme and consumption table ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 4.6.3 Programme selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27 4.6.4 Programmes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 4.6.6 Spin speed selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 4.6.7 Auxiliary function selection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 4.6.8 End Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 4.6.9 Starting the programme ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 4.6.10 Loading door lock --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32...
General safety instructions This section includes security instructions which may help prevent the injuries and material damage risks. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not observed. 1.1 Life and property safety Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device.
1.2 Children's safety This product can be used by the children who are at the age of 8 and over and the people whose physical, sensory or mental skills are not fully developed or who do not have necessary required experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or trained about the safe use of the product and its risks.
1.3 Electrical safety If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorised Service Agent. 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"...
Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
4.2 Package Contents 9- Power cable 10- Drain hose 11- Transportation safety bolts* 12- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronic water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 13- Liquid detergent container** 14- User Manual 15- Blind plug***...
4.3 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Beko Model name WMX86231W Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.084...
4.4 Installation • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility. • 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. • Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised 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. 4.4.1 Appropriate installation location • Place the product on a hard and level floor. Do not put it onto a carpet with high pile or other similar surfaces.
4.4.2 Removing packaging reinforcement Tilt the machine backwards to remove the packaging reinforcement. Remove the packaging reinforcement by pulling the ribbon. Do not make this operation alone by yourself. 4.4.3 Removing the transportation locks Loose all bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely (C). Remove the transport safety bolts by turning them slightly.
4.4.4 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.
4.4.5 Connecting the drain hose to the drain • Attach the end of the drain hose directly to waste water drain, lavatory or bathtub. CAUTION: Your drain 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! In order to prevent such situations and make sure that the machine performs water intake and discharge processes without any problem, fix the drain hose securely.
4.4.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently 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. CAUTION: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts.
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted.
4.5 Preparation 4.5.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Symbols for washing on machine WASH Maximum...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the product. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. • Take out all substances in the pockets such as coins, pens and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and brush. Such objects may damage the product or cause noise problem.
4.5.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the laundry cover. 2. Put the laundry items into the product in a loose manner. 3. Push and close the loading cover until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door can only be opened a while after the programme comes to an end.
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• If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place the liquid detergent container into the main wash compartment (compartment number “2”). Choosing the detergent type Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and colour. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry. • Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for delicate clothes. • When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent. • Wash woollens with special detergent made specifically for woollens. CAUTION: Use only detergents manufactured specifically for washing machines. CAUTION: Do not use soap powder.
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• Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with "End Time" function to started delayed. If you are going to use the End Time function, do not use liquid detergent. Using gel and tablet detergent • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your product does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your product contains a liquid detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup before starting the programme.
4.5.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Black/Dark Delicates/ Colours Whites Colours Woollens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature range based temperature range temperature range temperature range based on soiling level: cold based on soiling based on soiling on soiling level: 40-90 o C) -40 o C) level: cold -40 o C) level: cold -30 o C)
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The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your product. Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure, water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of laundry, selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed, and changes in electric voltage.
4.6.3 Programme selection 1 Determine the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the "4.6.2 Programme and consumption table". Programmes are limited with the highest spin speed appropriate for that particular type of fabric. When selecting a programme, always consider the type of fabric, colour, degree of soiling and permissible water temperature.
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• Woollens Use to wash your woollen clothes. Select the appropriate temperature complying with the tags of your clothes. Use appropriate detergents for woollens. • Hand Wash Use to wash your woollen/delicate clothes that bear “not machine-washable” tags and for which hand wash is recommended.
• Duvet Use this programme to wash your fiber duvets that bear "machine washable" tag. Check that you have loaded the duvet correctly in order not to damage the machine and the duvet. Remove the duvet cover before loading the duvet into the machine. Fold the duvet into two and load it into the machine.
Then, depending on the model of the product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin" options appear on the display. See "4.6.7 Auxiliary function selection" section for explanations of these options. If the programme has not reached the spinning step, you can change the spinning speed without switching the product to Pause mode.
• Quicker Wash This function can be used in Cottons and Synthetics programmes. It decreases the washing times and also the number of rinsing steps for lightly soiled laundry. When you select this function, load your product with half of the maximum laundry specified in the programme table.
Adjusting the end time If you want to cancel End Time function, press On / Off button to turn off and on the product. Do not use liquid detergents when you activate End Time function! There is the risk of staining of the clothes.
2. Wait until the Loading Door can be opened. 3. Open the Loading Door and add or take out the laundry. 4. Close the Loading Door. 5. Make changes in auxiliary functions, temperature and speed settings if necessary. 6. Press the Start / Pause button to operate the product. 4.6.12 Child Lock Use Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the product.
4.7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.
After every washing make sure that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure is blocked, open the holes using a toothpick. Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum.
4.7.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your product prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend. If the product fails to drain water inside it, the pump filter is clogged.
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If the product does not have an emergency water drain hose, in order to drain the water: a. In order to collect the water to flow out of the filter, place a large vessel in front of the filter. b. Turn and loosen the pump filter until water starts to flow (counterclockwise).
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme cannot be The product may have switched to self Press and hold On / Off button for protection mode due to a supply problem (line 3 seconds to reset the product to started or selected. voltage, water pressure, etc.).
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Problem Reason Solution Washing takes longer Water pressure is low. Product waits until taking in adequate amount of water to prevent poor washing time than specified in the quality due to the decreased amount manual.(*) of water. Therefore, the washing time extends.
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Problem Reason Solution Product does not switch There might be unbalanced load in the Automatic unbalanced load detection product. system might be activated due to the to spinning step. (*) unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the product. The product will not spin if water is not ...
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Problem Reason Solution It does not rinse well. The amount, brand and storage conditions of Use a detergent appropriate for the the detergent used are inappropriate. washing machine and your laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Detergent residue in the Detergent is put in wet drawer. Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. detergent drawer. (**) Detergent has gotten damp. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the extended guarantee agreement document. Otherwise please call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge. Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please contact the Beko Customer Help-Line. Tel: 0845 600 4911 e-mail:service@beko.co.uk...
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Guarantee Your new Beko product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. What is covered? • Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect. • The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items. • The labour costs of a Beko approved repairer to carry out the repair. What is not covered? • Transit, delivery or accidental damage or misuse and abuse. • Cabinet or appearance parts, including knobs, flaps, handles or container lids. • Accessories or consumable items including but not limited to, ice trays, scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and light bulbs.