Correct Load Capacity; Loading The Laundry; Using Detergent And Softener - Beko WMB 61001 Y+ User Manual

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.

3.4 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.
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WARNING
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
Bathrobe
Duvet cover
Bed Sheet
Pillowcase
Tablecloth
Towel
Men's shirt

3.5 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.
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INFORMATIONS
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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WARNING
In case of misplacing the laundry, noise and vibration problems may
occur in the machine.

3.6 Using detergent and softener

Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:
- (1) for prewash
- (2) for main wash
– (3) for softener
– (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener
compartment.
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Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
• Add detergent and softener before starting the washing
• Never open the detergent drawer while the washing
• When using a programme without prewash, do not put any
• In a programme with prewash, do not put liquid detergent
• Do not select a programme with prewash if you are using a
• If you are using liquid detergent, do not forget to place
Weight (g)
3.7 Choosing the detergent type
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The type of detergent to be used depends on the type and
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colour of the fabric.
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• Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
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• Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents
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• When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it is
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• Wash woolens with special detergent made specifically for
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Use only detergents manufactured specifically for automatic
washing machines.
Do not use Powdered Soap.
3.8 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
• Use lesser detergent for small amounts or lightly soiled
• Use concentrated detergents in the recommended dosage.
3.9 Using softeners
Pour the softener into the softener compartment of the
detergent drawer.
• Use the dosages recommended on the package.
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programme.
programme is running!
detergent into the prewash compartment (compartment nr.
1).
into the prewash compartment (compartment nr. 1).
detergent bag or dispensing ball. Place the detergent bag
or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the
machine.
the liquid detergent cup into the main wash compartment
(compartment nr. 2).
(liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for
delicate clothes.
recommended to use liquid detergent.
woolens.
WARNING
recommended on the detergent package to avoid problems
of excessive foam, poor rinsing, financial savings and
finally, environmental protection.
clothes.
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