BEKO WMB 61241 User Manual

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concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety instructions
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
• The supply and draining hoses must always be securely fastened and remain in an undamaged state.
• Fit the draining hose to a washbasin or bathtub securely before starting up your machine. There may be a risk of being scalded due to high washing temperatures!
• Never open the door or remove the filter while...

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3 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the 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 Authorized Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.
C Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations...

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3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. (P)
C Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs to be moved again in the future.
C Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!
Connecting water supply
C The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 10 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the...

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• The hose should be attached to a height of at least 40 cm, and 100 cm at most.
• In case the hose is elevated after laying it on the floor level or close to the ground (less than 40 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.
• 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...

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Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.
• The specified voltage must be equal to your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via extension cables or multi-plugs.
B Damaged power cables must be replaced by the Authorized Service Agents.
First use
Before starting to use the product, make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important safety instructions" and "Installation".
To prepare the product for washing laundry,...

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4 Preparation
Things to be done for 
energy saving
Following information will help you use 
the product in an ecological and energy-efficient manner.
• Operate the product in the highest capacity allowed by the programme you have selected, but do not overload; see, “Programme and consumption table”.
• Always follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Wash slightly soiled laundry at low temperatures.
• Use faster programmes for small quantities of lightly soiled laundry.
• Do not use...

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•  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.
• Put small size clothes such as infant’s socks and nylon stockings in a laundry bag or pillow case.
• Place curtains in without compressing them. Remove curtain attachment items.
• Fasten zippers, sew loose buttons and mend rips and tears.
• Wash “machine washable” or “hand washable” labeled products only with an...

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Using detergent and softener
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:
- (I) for prewash
- (II) for main wash
– (III) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener compartment.
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C The detergent dispenser may be in two different types according to the model of your machine as seen above.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
•  Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.
• Never open the detergent drawer...

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If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup:
• Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash.
• Use the detergent manufacturer’s measuring cup and follow the instructions on the package.
• Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function. If you are going to use the Delayed Start function, do not use liquid detergent.
Using gel and tablet detergent
When using tablet, gel, etc. detergents, read the manufacturer’s instructions on 
the...

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Tips for efficient washing
Clothes
Light colours and whitesColorsDark colorsDelicates/Woolens/Silks
(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: 40-90C)
(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold-40C)
(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold-40C)
(Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold-30C)
Soiling Level
Heavily Soiled
(difficult stains such as grass, coffee, fruits and blood.)
It may be necessary to pre-treat the stains of perform...