Beko Wmb 71231 B Manual

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for any damages that will arise when the 
product is used without grounding in 
accordance with the local regulations.
• Connection must comply with national 
regulations.
•  Power cable plug must be within easy 
reach after installation.
•  The voltage and allowed fuse or 
breaker protection are specified in 
the “Technical specifications” section. 
If the current value of the fuse or 
breaker in the house is less than 13 
Amps, have a qualified electrician 
install a 13 Amp fuse.
•  The specified...

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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, perform first operation in Drum 
Cleaning programme. If your machine 
is not featured with Drum Cleaning 
programme, use Cottons-90 programme 
and select Additional Water or Extra Rinse 
auxiliary functions as well. Before starting 
the programme, put...

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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...

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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...

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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.
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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putting in the detergent cup.
 
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...

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• Oxygen based bleaches can be used 
together with detergents; however, 
if its thickness is not the same with 
the detergent, put the detergent first 
into the compartment nr. “II” in the 
detergent drawer and wait until the 
detergent flows while the machine 
is taking in water. Add the bleaching 
agent from the same compartment 
while the machine is still taking in 
water.
Using limescale remover
•   When required, use limescale 
removers manufactured specifically 
for washing machines only. 
•...

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Tips for efficient washing
Clothes
Light colours and  whites Colors
Dark colors Delicates/
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...

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5 Operating the product
Control panel
1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off)
2 - Display
3 - Delayed Start button
4 - Programme Follow-up indicator
5 - Start / Pause button
6 - Auxiliary Function buttons
7 - Spin Speed Adjustment button
8 - Temperature Adjustment button
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Preparing the machine
1. Make sure that the hoses are 
connected tightly. 
2.  Plug in your machine.
3.  Turn the tap on completely.
4.  Place the laundry in the machine. 
5.  Add detergent and...

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2. Select the desired programme with 
the Programme Selection button.
C Programmes are limited with the 
highest spin speed appropriate for 
that particular type of fabric.
C When selecting a programme, always 
consider the type of fabric, colour, 
degree of soiling and permissible 
water temperature.
C Always select the lowest required 
temperature. Higher temperature 
means higher power consumption.
C For further programme details, see 
"Programme and consumption table".
Main programmes...