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WMX 73120 B Washing Machine User's Manual Numéro de document 2820524933/ 28-04-14.(21:00)
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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 washing machine...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6.11 Progress of programme -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 4.6.12 Loading door lock --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 4.6.13 Changing the selections after programme has started ------------------------------------------------------- 32 4.6.14 Cancelling the programme ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 4.6.15 End of programme -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 4.6.16 Your machine is equipped with a "Standby Mode" ----------------------------------------------------------- 33 4.7 Maintenance and cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 4.7.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 34...
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 Authorized 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- Electronical water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 13- Liquid detergent container** 14- User Manual...
4.3 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Beko Model name WMX73120B Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.001...
4.4 Installation • Apply to the nearest authorized service agent for the installation of your product. • 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.
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.
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, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. SYMBOLS Machine Wash Symbols WASH Maximum Water Temperatures ...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. •...
4.5.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the laundry cover. 2. Put the laundry items into the machine 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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Choosing the detergent type Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color. • 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. •...
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Using gel and tablet detergent • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your machine does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your machine 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 Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature temperature range temperature range based range based on soiling level: range based on based on soiling on soiling level: 40-90 o C) cold -40 o C) soiling level: cold level: cold -40 o C)
4.6.4 Programmes • Cottons Use this programme for your cotton laundry (such as bed sheets, duvet and pillowcase sets, towels, bathrobes, underwear, etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle. • Synthetics Use this programme to wash your synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton blends, etc.).
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• Dark Care Use this programme to wash your dark coloured laundry or the laundry that you do not want it get faded. Washing is performed with little mechanic action and at low temperatures. It is recommended to use liquid detergent or woolen shampoo for dark coloured laundry.
4.6.5 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the maximum temperature for the selected programme appears on the temperature indicator. To decrease the temperature, press the Temperature Adjustment button. Temperature will decrease gradually. If the programme has not reached the heating step yet, you can change the temperature without switching the machine to Pause mode.
4.6.8 Auxiliary function selection Select the required auxiliary functions before starting the program. Furthermore, you may also select or cancel auxiliary functions that are suitable to the running programme without pressing the Start / Pause button when the machine is operating. For this, the machine must be in a step before the auxiliary function you are going to select or cancel.
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• Pet hair removal This function helps to remove pet hair that remain on your garments more effectively. When you select this function, Prewash and Extra Rinse steps are added to the normal programme. Thus, washing is performed with more water (30%) and the pet hair is removed more effectively.
4.6.9 Starting the programme 1. Press Start / Pause button to start the programme. 2. Programme follow-up light showing the startup of the programme will turn on. If no programme is started or no button is pressed within 1 minute during programme selection process, the machine will switch to Pause mode and the illumination level of the temperature, speed and loading door indicator lights will dim.
4.6.12 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the door in cases when the water level is unsuitable. Loading door light will start flashing when the machine is switched to Pause mode. Machine checks the level of the water inside.
4.6.15 End of programme “End” appears on the display at the end of the programme. 1. Wait until the loading door light illuminates steadily. 2. Press On / Off button to switch off the machine. 3. Take out your laundry and close the loading door. Your machine is ready for the next washing cycle.
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 machine 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 machine fails to drain water, 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 Washing machine has switched to self To cancel the programme, turn the protection mode due to a supply problem (line Programme Selection knob to select started or selected. voltage, water pressure, etc.). another programme.
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Problem Reason Solution Washing takes longer Water pressure is low. Machine 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 Machine does not switch There might be unbalanced load in the Automatic unbalanced load detection machine. system might be activated due to the to spinning step. (*) unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. The machine 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...
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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.
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