BEKO WMB 81231 User Manual

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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, 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 max. 100 g of 
powder anti-limescale into the main wash 
detergent compartment (compartment nr. 
II). If the anti-limescale is in tablet form, 
put only one tablet into compartment nr. 
II. Dry the inside of the bellow with a clean 
piece of cloth after the programme has 
come to an end. 
C  Use an anti-limescale suitable for the 
washing machines.
C Some water might have remained in 
the product due to the quality control 
processes in the production. It is not 
harmful for the product.
Disposing of packaging material
Packaging materials are dangerous to 
children. Keep packaging materials in 
a safe place away from reach of the 
children.
Packaging materials of the product are 
manufactured from recyclable materials.  Dispose of them properly and sort 
in accordance with recycled waste 
instructions. Do not dispose of them with 
normal domestic waste.
Transportation of the product
1. 
Unplug the product before 
transporting it.
2.  Remove water drain and water supply 
connections.
3.  Drain the remaining water in the 
product completely; see, "Draining 
remaining water and cleaning the 
pump filter".
4.  Install transportation safety bolts 
in the reverse order of removal 
procedure; see, "Removing the 
transportation locks".
C Never move the product without the 
transportation safety bolts properly 
fixed in place!
Disposing of the old product
Dispose of the old product in an 
environmentally friendly manner.
Refer to your local dealer or solid waste 
collection centre in your area to learn how 
to dispose of your product.
For children's safety, cut the power 
cable and break the locking mechanism 
of the loading door so that it will be 
nonfunctional before disposing of the 
product.
  
						

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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 prewash and high 
temperatures for laundry that is not 
heavily soiled or stained.
•  If you plan to dry your laundry in a 
dryer, select the highest spin speed 
recommended during washing 
process. 
•  Do not use detergent in excess of 
the amount recommended on the 
detergent package.
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.
 Washing water
temperature
 Bleach can be used
Suitable for drier  Wash with sensitive,
.short programmes
Do not use bleach
Do not dry with drier
 Hang without spinning  Can be ironed with
hot iron
Non machine-washable Do not wash
Dry-cleanable Do not dry-clean
Dry horizontally Dry on a hanger
 Can be ironed with warm iron Do not iron
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.
  
						

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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 appropriate programme.
•  Do not wash colours and whites 
together. New, dark coloured cottons 
release a lot of dye. Wash them 
separately.
•  Tough stains must be treated properly 
before washing. If unsure, check with 
a dry cleaner.
•  Use only dyes/colour changers 
and limescale removers suitable for 
machine wash. Always follow the 
instructions on the package.
•  Wash trousers and delicate laundry 
turned inside out.
•  Keep laundry items made of Angora 
wool in the freezer for a few hours 
before washing. This will reduce 
pilling.
•  Laundry that are subjected to 
materials such as flour, lime dust, 
milk powder, etc. intensely must be 
shaken off before placing into the 
machine. Such dusts and powders 
on the laundry may build up on the 
inner parts of the machine in time and 
can cause damage.
Correct load capacity
The maximum load capacity depends on 
the type of laundry, the degree of soiling 
and the washing programme desired.
The machine automatically adjusts the 
amount of water according to the weight 
of the loaded laundry.
A Follow the information in the 
“Programme and consumption 
table”. When overloaded, machine's 
washing performance will drop. 
Moreover, noise and vibration 
problems may occur.
Laundry types and their average weights 
in the following table are given as 
examples.
Laundry type Weight (g)
Bathrobe 1200
Napkin 100
Duvet cover 700
Bed Sheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Hand towel 100
Evening gown 200
Underclothing 100
Men’s overalls 600
Men’s shirt 200
Men’s pajamas 500
Blouses 100
Loading the laundry
• Open the loading door.
•  Place laundry items loosely into the 
machine.
•  Push the loading door to close until 
you hear a locking sound. Ensure that 
no items are caught in the door.
C 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.
A In case of misplacing the laundry, 
noise and vibration problems may 
occur in the machine.
  
						

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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 
while the washing programme is 
running!
•  When using a programme without 
prewash, do not put any detergent 
into the prewash compartment 
(compartment nr. I). 
•  In a programme with prewash, do not 
put liquid detergent into the prewash 
compartment (compartment nr. I).
•  Do not select a programme with 
prewash if you are using a detergent 
bag or dispensing ball. Place the 
detergent bag or the dispensing ball 
directly among the laundry in the 
machine.
•  If you are using liquid detergent, 
do not forget to place the liquid 
detergent cup into the main wash 
compartment (compartment nr. II).
Choosing the detergent type
The type of detergent to be used 
depends on the type and colour of the 
fabric.
•  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 woolens with special detergent 
made specifically for woolens.
A Use only detergents manufactured 
specifically for washing machines.
A Do not use soap powder.
Adjusting detergent amount
The amount of washing detergent to be 
used depends on the amount of laundry, 
the degree of soiling and water hardness. 
Read the manufacturer's instructions 
on the detergent package carefully and 
follow the dosage values.
•  Do not use amounts exceeding the 
dosage quantities recommended 
on the detergent package to avoid 
problems of excessive foam, poor 
rinsing, financial savings and finally, 
environmental protection.
•  Use lesser detergent for small 
amounts or lightly soiled clothes.
•  Use concentrated detergents in the 
recommended dosage.
Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener 
compartment of the detergent drawer.
•   Use the dosages recommended on 
the package.
•   Do not exceed the (>max
						

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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 detergent package carefully and 
follow the dosage values. If there is not 
any instruction on the package, apply the 
following.
•  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.
•  If the gel detergent thickness is not 
fluidal or in the shape of capsule 
liquid tablet, put it directly into the 
drum before washing.
•  Put tablet detergents into the main 
wash compartment (compartment 
nr. II) or directly into the drum before 
washing.
C Tablet detergents may leave residues 
in the detergent compartment. If you  encounter such a case, place the 
tablet detergent between the laundry, 
close to the lower part of the drum in 
future washings.
C 
Use the tablet or gel detergent 
without selecting the prewash 
function.
Using starch
•  Add liquid starch, powder starch 
or the dyestuff into the softener 
compartment as instructed on the 
package.
•  Do not use softener and starch 
together in a washing cycle.
•  Wipe the inside of the machine with 
a damp and clean cloth after using 
starch.
Using bleaches
•  Select a programme with prewash 
and add the bleaching agent at 
the beginning of the prewash. Do 
not put detergent in the prewash 
compartment. As an alternative 
application, select a programme 
with extra rinse and add the 
bleaching agent while the machine 
is taking water from the detergent 
compartment during first rinsing step.
•  Do not use bleaching agent and 
detergent by mixing them.
•  Use just a little amount (approx. 50 
ml) of bleaching agent and rinse the 
clothes very well as it causes skin 
irritation. Do not pour the bleaching 
agent onto the clothes and do not 
use it for coloured clothes. 
•  When using oxygen based bleaches, 
follow the instructions on the package 
and select a programme that washes 
at a lower temperature. 
•  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.
  
						

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Using limescale remover
•  When required, use limescale 
removers manufactured specifically 
for washing machines only. 
•   Always follow instructions on the 
package.
  
						

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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 fabric softener. 
Programme selection
1. Select the programme suitable for 
the type, quantity and soiling degree 
of the laundry in accordance with the 
"Programme and consumption table" 
and the temperature table below.
90˚C Heavily soiled white cottons 
and linens. (coffee table 
covers, tableclothes, towels, 
bed sheets, etc.)
60˚C Normally soiled, coloured, 
fade proof cottons or synthetic 
clothes (shirt, nightgown, 
pajamas, etc.) and lightly 
soiled white linens (underwear, 
etc.)
40˚C-
30˚C- 
Cold  Blended laundry including 
delicate textile (veil curtains, 
etc.), synthetics and woolens.
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 
Depending on the type of fabric, use the 
following main programmes.
• Хлопок (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.
• Синтетика (Synthetics)
Use this programme to wash your 
synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses, 
synthetic/cotton blends, etc.). It washes 
with a gentle action and has a shorter 
washing cycle compared to the Cottons 
programme.
For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic 
40˚C programme with prewash and 
anti-creasing functions selected. As 
their meshed texture causes excessive 
foaming, wash the veils/tulle by putting 
little amount of detergent into the main 
wash compartment. Do not put detergent 
in the prewash compartment.
• Шерсть (Woollens)
Use this programme to wash your 
woolen clothes. Select the appropriate 
temperature complying with the tags of 
your clothes. Use appropriate detergents 
for woolens.
Additional programmes 
For special cases, additional programmes 
are available in the machine.
C 
Additional programmes may differ 
according to the model of the 
machine.
• Хлопок Эко (Cotton Economic)
Use this programme to wash your 
laundry washable in cottons programme 
for a longer time, still with a very good 
performance for saving purposes.
C  Cottons Eco programme consumes 
less energy compared to other 
cottons programmes.
• Детская (Babycare)
Use this programme to wash baby 
laundry, and the laundry that belongs to 
allergic persons. Longer heating time and 
an additional rinsing step provide a higher 
level of hygiene. 
• Ручная (Hand wash)
Use this programme to wash your 
woolen/delicate clothes that bear “not 
machine- washable” tags and for which 
hand wash is recommended. It washes 
laundry with a very gentle washing action 
to not to damage clothes.
  
						

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• Ежедневная (Daily express)
Use this programme to wash your lightly 
soiled cotton clothes in a short time.
• Темные вещи (Dark wash)
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.
• Микс 40 (Mix 40)
Use this programme to wash your cotton 
and synthetic clothes together without 
sorting them.
Special programmes
For specific applications, select any of the 
following programmes.
• Полоскание  (Rinse)
Use this programme when you want to 
rinse or starch separately.
• Отжим+Слив (Spin + Drain)
Use this programme to apply an 
additional spin cycle for your laundry or to 
drain the water in the machine.
Before selecting this programme, select 
the desired spin speed and press Start / 
Pause button. First, the machine will drain 
the water inside of it. Then, it will spin the 
laundry with the set spin speed and drain 
the water coming out of them.
If you wish to drain only the water 
without spinning your laundry, select the 
Pump+Spin programme and then select 
the No Spin function with the help of Spin 
Speed Adjustment button. Press Start / 
Pause button.
C Use a lower spin speed for delicate 
laundries.
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. 
C If the programme has not reached 
the heating step, you can change the 
temperature without switching the 
machine to Pause mode.
Spin speed selection
Whenever a new programme is selected, 
the recommended spin speed of the 
selected programme is displayed on the 
spin speed indicator.
To decrease the spin speed, press 
the Spin Speed Adjustment button. 
Spin speed decreases gradually. 
Then, depending on the model of the 
product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin" 
options appear on the display. See 
"Auxiliary function selection" section for 
explanations of these options.
C If the programme has not reached the 
spinning step, you can change the 
speed without switching the machine 
to Pause mode.
  
						

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Programme and consumption table
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Programme
Max. Load (kg)
Water Consumption (l)
Energy Consumption (kWh)
Max. Speed***
Замачивание
Быстрая стирка
Rinse Plus
Anti-Creasing
Rinse Hold
Soaking
(Pet hair removal)
Удаление шерсти д\fмаш\шних 
жив\fтных
Selectable 
temperature  range °C
Хл\f\b\fк 90880 2.6 1600 •••••• • Cold-90
Хл\f\b\fк 60880 1.8 1600 •••••• • Cold-90
Хл\f\b\fк 40880 0.9 1600 •••••• • Cold-90
Хл\f\b\fк Эк\f 60**8591.36 1600 •••••• • 40-60
Ежедневная 90870 2.2 1200 •• Cold-90
Ежедневная 608701.13 1200 •• Cold-90
Ежедневная 308700.31 1200 •• Cold-90
Темные вещи 404750.63 800 *• Cold-40
Микс 40 (Mix40) 40460 0.7 800 •••••• • Cold-40
Ручная 301.5 350.18 600 Cold-30
Шерсть 402540.35 600 •• Cold-40
Детская 908100 2.6 1600 •*•• 30-90
Синтетика 60460 1800 •••••• • Cold-60
Синтетика 404600.58 800 •••••• • Cold-60