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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 product 4.1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6.11 Time display ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.6.12 Delayed start --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.6.13 Starting the programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------33 4.6.14 Progress of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------33 4.6.15 Loading door lock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34 4.6.16 Changing the selections after programme has started -----------------------------------------------34 4.6.17 Child Lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34 4.6.18 Cancelling the programme -----------------------------------------------------------------------------35 4.6.19 Machine is in Rinse Hold mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------35 4.6.20 End of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36 4.6.21 Your machine is equipped with a “Standby Mode”...
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- Electronic water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 13- Liquid detergent container** 14- User Manual 15- Blind plug***...
4.3 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Beko Beko Beko Model name WMB81241LS WMB81241LB WMB81241LW 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) 1.389 1.389 1.389 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.968 0.968 0.968 Energy consumption of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.784 0.784 0.784 Power consumption in ‘off-mode’ (W) 0.200 0.200 0.200 Power consumption in ‘left-on mode’ (W) 1.000 1.000 1.000...
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. • Make sure that the installation and electrical connections of the product are performed by authorized service. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.
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. Moreover, there is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures! In order to prevent such situations and make sure that the machine performs water intake and discharge processes without any problem, fix the drain hose securely.
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.
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Electrical requirements Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply. We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position.
Transportation of the product 1. Unplug the product before transporting it. 2. Remove water drain and water supply connections. 3. Drain all water that has remained in the product. 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure. Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! wArNINg: Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
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. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Symbols for washing on machine WASH Maximum Water temperatures...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the product. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. • 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.
4.5.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the laundry cover. 2. Put the laundry items into the product 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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• If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place the liquid detergent container into the main wash compartment (compartment number “2”). 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. • When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is recommended to use liquid detergent. • Wash woolens with special detergent made specifically for woolens.
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Using gel and tablet detergent • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your product does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your product 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.
4.5.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light Colours and Black/Dark Colours woolens/ whites Colours Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature temperature range temperature range range based on range based on based on soiling level: based on soiling level: soiling level: cold soiling level: cold 40-90 o C)
4.6.3 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. 4.6.4 Programme selection 1.
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• 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. • Daily Quick Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled cotton clothes in a short time.
• Rinse Use this programme when you want to rinse or starch separately. • 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 / Cancel button.
4.6.8 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”...
4.6.10 Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. Furthermore, you may also select or cancel auxiliary functions that are suitable to the running programme by pressing the Start / Pause / Cancel 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.
4.6.11 Time display Remaining time to complete the programme appears on the display while the programme is running. Tim is displayed as “01:30” in hours and minutes format. Programme time may differ from the values in the “Programme and consumption table” depending on the water pressure, water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, amount and the type of laundry, auxiliary functions selected and the changes at the mains voltage.
Changing the delayed start period If you want to change the time during countdown: 1. Press Start / Pause / Cancel button. “:” sign in the middle of the delayed start time on the display stops flashing. Pause symbol appears. Delayed Start symbol flashes. Start symbol disappears.
4.6.15 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. Door Locked symbol appears when the loading door is locked. This symbol will flash until the loading door becomes ready to open when programme completes or the machine is paused.
To activate the Child Lock: Press and hold 2nd and 4th Auxiliary Function buttons for 3 seconds. “Con” appears on the display. Same phrase will appear on the display if you press any button when Child Lock is enabled. To deactivate the Child Lock: Press and hold 2nd and 4th Auxiliary Function buttons for 3 seconds.
4.6.20 End of programme “End” appears on the display at the end of the programme. Symbols of the programme steps remain lit. Auxiliary function, spin speed and temperature that were selected at the beginning of the programme remain selected. 4.6.21 Your machine is equipped with a “Standby Mode” In case of not starting any programme or waiting without making any other operation when the machine is turned on by On/Off button and while it is in selection step or if no other operation is performed approximately 2 minutes after the programme you selected...
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. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel.
4.7.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your product 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 product fails to drain water inside it, the pump filter is clogged.
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3 Follow the below procedures in order to drain water. If the product has an emergency water draining hose, in order to drain the water: Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat Place a large container at the end of the hose.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Program does not start after • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. button. closing the door. Programme cannot be • Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel The product may have switched to self protection button for 3 seconds to reset the mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water...
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Problem Reason Solution Washing takes longer • Product waits until taking in adequate Water pressure is low. amount of water to prevent poor time than specified in the washing quality due to the decreased manual.(*) amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends. Voltage might be low.
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Problem Reason Solution Product does not switch to • Automatic unbalanced load detection There might be unbalanced load in the product. system might be activated due to the spinning step. (*) unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the product. • Check the filter and the draining hose. The product will not spin if water is not drained completely.
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Problem Reason Solution Colour of the clothes faded. • Do not load the product in excess. Excessive laundry was loaded in. (**) • Keep detergents closed in an Detergent in use is damp. environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Laundry does not smell like • If detergent is put in the prewash Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. compartment although prewash the softener. (**) cycle is not selected, the product can take this detergent during rinsing or softener step.
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Problem Reason Solution Laundry remains wet at the • Use recommended amount of Excessive foam might have occurred and detergent. automatic foam absorption system might have end of the programme. (*) been activated due to too much detergent usage. (*) The product does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the product and to its surrounding environment.
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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.