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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering an 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 5.9 Programme and consumption table. . . 24 5.10 Auxiliary function selection..25 1.1 Life and property safety ....4 5.11 Starting the programme .
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 over- heated since air cannot circulate from under the device. This will cause problems with your product.
Important instructions for safety and environment • store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the chil- dren by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent pac- kage. 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 pro- gramme”...
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.4 Hot surface safety While washing the laundry at high temperatures, the loading door glass will get hot. Considering this fact, during washing operation keep the children away from the loading door of the product to prevent them touching it.
2.1 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Beko Model name WM74145W 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) 0.950...
Your washing machine 2.3 Package Contents 1- Power cable 2- Drain hose 3- Transportation safety bolts * 4- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronical water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 5- Liquid detergent container** 6- User Manual...
Installation 3.2 Removing packaging To make the product ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure reinforcement that the electricity, tap water supply and water Tilt the machine backwards to remove drainage systems are appropriate. If they are the packaging reinforcement.
Installation 3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when WARNING: Ensure that the cold and the washing machine needs to be hot water connections are made moved again in the future.
Installation 3.5 Connecting to the drain • If the length of the hose is too short, use it by adding an original extension hose. Length • The end of the drain hose must be directly of the hose may not be longer than 3.2 m. connected to the wastewater drain or to the To avoid water leak failures, the connection washbasin.
Installation 3.7 Electrical connection Destroy the old plug, which is cut off as a plug with a bared cord could cause a shock hazard if Connect the product to a grounded outlet inserted into a socket elsewhere in the house. protected by a 13 A fuse.
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Installation With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician. Transportation of the product 1. Unplug the product before transporting it. 2.
Preparation 4.1 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 Machine Wash Symbols WASH Maximum Water Temperatures Symbol(s) Drying Suitable for No Iron Do not dry- Sensitive / Do not dry Do not dry Symbols dryer clean Delicate dry with dryer DRYING...
Preparation 4.2 Preparing laundry for washing 4.3 Things to be done for energy saving • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal Following information will help you use the buttons will damage the machine. Remove product in an ecological and energy-efficient the metal pieces or wash the clothes by manner.
Preparation 4.6 Loading the laundry 1. Open the loading door. 2. Place laundry items loosely into the machine. 3. Push the loading door to close until you hear a locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running.
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Preparation Detergent, softener and other cleaning Adjusting detergent amount agents The amount of washing detergent to be used • Add detergent and softener before starting depends on the amount of laundry, the degree the washing programme. of soiling and water hardness. • Never leave the detergent drawer open while • Do not use amounts exceeding the dosage the washing programme is running! quantities recommended on the detergent • When using a programme without prewash,...
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Preparation If the product does not contain a liquid Using bleaches detergent cup: • Select a programme with prewash and add • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash the bleaching agent at the beginning of in a programme with prewash. the prewash. Do not put detergent in the • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when prewash compartment. As an alternative used with Delayed Start function.
Preparation 4.8 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and Delicates/ Colours Dark colours whites Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature range temperature range temperature range temperature range based based on soiling level: based on soiling based on soiling level: on soiling level: cold-40ºC) 40-90ºC) level: cold-40ºC)
Operating the product 5.4 Main programmes case energy and water consumption will be Depending on the type of fabric, use the further decreased giving you the opportunity following main programmes. for a more economical wash. This feature is • Cottons available for certain models having remaining time display.
Operating the product • Sports To decrease the temperature, press the Use this programme to wash your garments Temperature Adjustment button. Temperature that are worn for a short time such as will decrease gradually. sportswear. It is suitable to wash little amount If the programme has not reached of cotton / synthetic blended garments.
Operating the product Indicative values for Synthetics programmes Water Energy Programme ≤Remaining Moisture Remaining Moisture Load Consumption Consumption Duration Content (%) ** Content (%) ** (kg) (kWh) (min) * ≤ 1000 ≥ 1100 Synthetics 60 100 / 130 1.10 Synthetics 40 0.80 100 / 130 * You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display of the machine.
Operating the product programme will start. When you select this function, load your machine with half of the Changing the Delayed Start period maximum laundry specified in the If you want to change the time during programme table. countdown: 1. Press Delayed Start button. Time will increase by 1 hour each time you press the button.
Operating the product 5.13 Progress of programme If the Programme Selection knob is turned when the Child Lock is active, Progress of a running programme can be “Con” appears on the display. The followed from the Programme Follow-up Child Lock does not allow any change indicator.
Operating the product has been switched to the pause mode. Depending on the step where the Also, when the loading door is ready to be programme was cancelled in, you may have to put detergent and softener opened, Loading Door light will also illuminate again for the programme you have continuously in addition to the programme step selected anew.
Quick User Guide 6.1 Preparing the machine 6.5 Cancelling the programme 1. Make sure that the hoses are connected To cancel the programme, turn the Programme tightly. Selection knob to select another programme. 2. Plug in your machine. Previous programme will be cancelled. End / 3.
Maintenance and cleaning Service life of the product extends and Lift the rear part of the siphon to remove frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned it as illustrated. After performing the above mentioned cleaning procedures, at regular intervals. replace the siphon back to its seating 7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer and push its front section downwards to Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals...
Maintenance and cleaning After every washing make sure that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure are blocked, open the holes using a toothpick. Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum.
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Maintenance and cleaning Discharging the water when the product has an WARNING: Foreign substances left emergency draining hose: in the pump filter may damage your machine or may cause noise problem. In order to clean the dirty filter and discharge the water: 1.
Troubleshooting Programme does not start after closing the door. Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. • Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. >>> Programme cannot be started or selected. • Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme.
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Troubleshooting Washing takes longer time than specified in the manual.(*) Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of water to prevent poor washing quality due • Water pressure is low. >>> to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends. Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing results when the supply voltage is low.
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Troubleshooting Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened.(**) Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the laundry. • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts recommended in the •...
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Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the detergent drawer.(**) Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. • Detergent is put in wet drawer. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to • Detergent has gotten damp. >>> excessive temperatures. Check the water pressure. • Water pressure is low. >>> •...
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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...
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Guarantee Washing Machine 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.
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