Beko BWM7200X Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Automatic Washer
Owner's Guide & Installation
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To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these
instructions before installation or use. Use the washer only as
instructed in this owner's guide and installation instructions
included with your washer. Keep this guide for future reference
BWM7200X
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As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
BEKO has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
2820526917_EN / 23-01-19.(13:44)

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  • Page 1 Use the washer only as instructed in this owner’s guide and installation instructions included with your washer. Keep this guide for future reference As an ENERGY STAR® partner, BEKO has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. BWM7200X 2820526917_EN / 23-01-19.(13:44)
  • Page 2 Please read this guide first! Dear Customer, We hope that your product which has been manufactured in modern facilities and passed through a strict quality control procedure will give you the best results. Therefore, we advise you to read through this document carefully before using your product and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3 • Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property. WARNING • Warning for electrical shock Please contact your authorized Beko dealer or visit www.beko.us to locate and get information for the closest authorized Beko service center Please fill in the information below for future reference.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Your Washer Overview ............6 Specifications .
  • Page 5 Descaling the washer ..........60 8 Troubleshooting 9 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BEKO CLOTHES WASHERS 74 10 HOW TO GET SERVICE 5 / English Owner’s Guide &...
  • Page 6: Your Washer

    1 Your Washer Overview 1- Power cable 2- Top panel 3- Control panel 4- Drain hose 5- Loading door 6- Filter cap 7- Adjustable feet 8- Detergent drawer 6 / English Front-Loading Automatic Washer...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Your Washer Specifications Front Loading Automatic Washer Models BWM7200X Height (in) / (cm) 33.1 / 84 Width (in) / (cm) 23.6 / 60 Depth (in) / (cm) 23.22 / 59 Net Weight (lbs) / (kg) 149.91 / 68 Electricity (V/Hz.)
  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while using your appliance follow basic safety precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer. • Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances (acetone, alcohol, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers,...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Instructions • Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. •...
  • Page 10 Important Safety Instructions • Store laundry detergents and additives in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach due to danger of chemical poisoning and skin irritation. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when using laundry products. • Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following cycles and may lead to skin irritation.
  • Page 11 • All broken and faulty components, panels and parts must only be replaced with original Beko spare parts by a Beko Service technician. • Do not force the washer door open when it is locked. The door must be closed any time during the program cycle.
  • Page 12 Important Safety Instructions • Do not use fabric softeners or products to reduce static unless recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric softener product. • Check the drain pump filter occasionally to remove coins, buttons and such small objects. • Always drain off the water completely before cleaning the pump filter, before transporting the washer, when there is a danger of frost and when there is a power failure (For emergency draining, See User maintenance instructions).
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    3 Installation Instructions Read this first ! This washer can be individually installed in free-standing and built-in installations. You can also install your washer with your dryer as a free-standing or built-in pair. Before you install your appliance, read the following instructions completely and carefully: •...
  • Page 14: Installation Clearances

    Installation Instructions • It is not recommended to install and operate the washer on a wooden floor or soft floor. If you have to install your washer on a wooden or frame construction floor, the floor must be reinforced properly and the washer must be located in the corner of the room if possible.
  • Page 15: Allowable Clearances For Undercounter Installation

    The dimensions are for the recommended spacing. Counter depth should be 23.5-24.5”(60-62 cm). Custom undercounter installation – Washer only Minimum counter width should be 50” (127 cm) for a pair of Beko washer & dryer. Custom undercounter installation – Washer & Dryer 50”...
  • Page 16: Allowable Clearances For Closet Installation

    3 in (7.62 cm) from the bottom of closet door. Stacked Installation You can stack your Beko washer and dryer by using a special stacking kit. If necessary, consult your dealer or technical service for supplying the stack kit. In stacked closet installation, following...
  • Page 17: Removing Shipping Bolts

    Installation Instructions Removing shipping bolts WARNING • Shipping bolts must be removed before operating the washer! Otherwise, the appliance will be damaged seriously! 1.Loosen all the bolts with a spanner wrench until they rotate freely. 2.Remove the shipping bolts by turning them gently. 3.Bolt hole covers (supplied in the bag with the owner’s guide) are fitted into the holes on the rear panel with a special lock mechanism.
  • Page 18: Leveling The Washer

    Installation Instructions Leveling the washer WARNING • Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they can be damaged. 1.Manually (by hand) loosen the lock nuts on the feet. 2.Adjust them until the washer stands level and firmly. 3.Important: Tighten all lock nuts up again.
  • Page 19 Installation Instructions WARNING • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. • Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 20: Power Supply And Circuit

    Installation Instructions Power supply and circuit Connect the clothes washer to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Important: • Wall power connection should comply with national regulations. • The wiring for the electrical outlet circuit must be sufficient to meet the appliance requirements.
  • Page 21: Water Supply Connection

    Installation Instructions Water Supply Connection Your washer comes with both cold and hot water connections. Connect the blue marked cold water supply hose to the cold water inlet valve/faucet and the red marked hot water intake hose to the hot water inlet valve/faucet. Screw the connecting bolts by hand and tighten the connection properly using a plier.
  • Page 22 • Do not remove the filters located on the water supply hoses (on faucet/hose and hose/inlet valve connections). • Always use genuine “Beko” water supply hoses when connecting with this washer. Old or worn-out hoses must not be reused. It is not advised to extend inlet or drain hoses, if necessary consult your dealer or technical service about hose extensions.
  • Page 23: Drainage

    Installation Instructions Drainage WARNING • Drain hose should not be bent. Be sure that there are no kinks or cuts on it. • Drain hose outlet must not contact the drained water. Drain hose may be connected into a sink, into the drain of a sink, to a standpipe and floor drain.
  • Page 24: Installation Checklist

    Installation Instructions Installation Checklist • Water inlet hoses and accessory bags must be removed from the wash drum. • Transportation/shipping bolts must be removed. • Washer must be properly leveled by using the adjustable feet. • Water inlet hoses are connected to the water faucets, secured and checked for any leaks by turning on both faucets.
  • Page 25: Disposal Information

    Installation Instructions Disposal Information Packing Disposal WARNING • Packing materials of the appliance are potentially dangerous for children. Materials such as plastic bags, films or wrappings must be kept away from children or disposed properly to prevent the danger of suffocation. CAUTION •...
  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    4 Operating Instructions First Use WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Before the first use, • Be sure that the washer is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with all national and local codes and requirements.
  • Page 27: Laundry Tips

    Operating Instructions WARNING • Be sure that siiica gel package, which is located inside the drum, has been removed from the washer before the first use. Granules in this package do not contain poisonous or harmful materials. It is not a detergent and it is not adible. Do not swallow. Do not use for any purpose.
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    Operating Instructions CAUTION • Wash the items which are care labeled as “machine-washable”. Do not machine wash items that are having symbol on fabric care label. • Sort the laundry according to the following fabric types, color groups and wash them separately: •...
  • Page 29: Loading The Washer

    Operating Instructions • Place small items of laundry (e.g. tights) in a cloth bag, pillow case or something similar. This can also help you to avoid searching for lost socks. • Handle curtains special care. Remove non-stainless curtain runners and lead tape. Place runners that can’t be removed in a cloth bag, pillow case or something similar.
  • Page 30: Detergent Use

    Operating Instructions • Before washing a single or a few items such as a pillow, a teddy bear, a single or a pair of shirts, sweat shirts etc, put some additional items in the drum for better load distribution and spinning. •...
  • Page 31: Detergent Quantity

    Operating Instructions CAUTION • The detergents labeled as “HE compatible” may also lead to high sudsing and inefficient tumble action. Don’t use such detergents. Always follow the instructions and information given by laundry detergent manufacturers when using these products. WARNING •...
  • Page 32: Detergent Dispenser

    Operating Instructions Light soiling No visible stains or soiling Normal soiling A few visible light stains or soiling Heavy soiling Highly visible stains or soiling Detergent Dispenser Detergent dispenser of your washer has three separate compartments for main wash detergent, fabric softener and liquid bleach.
  • Page 33: (Ii) Main Wash Detergent Compartment

    Operating Instructions (II) Main Wash Detergent Compartment Add HE (High efficiency) powder detergent to this compartment numbered as “II” before starting the wash program. Use the detergent manufacturer’s dosing cup and follow the instructions on the package. If you use a liquid detergent, be sure to use a HE (High efficiency) detergent and add detergent directly to main wash compartment before operating your washer.
  • Page 34: Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment

    Operating Instructions Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment Add the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener to the middle compartment marked as “” and dilute it with warm water to the maximum fill line. CAUTION • Especially concentrated fabric softeners must be diluted with warm water otherwise siphon may be clogged in time.
  • Page 35: (I) Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment

    Operating Instructions (I) Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment Add liquid chlorine bleach to the right compartment numbered as “I”. Measure 1/3 cup (80 ml) of bleach and pour it into the special container located in the right compartment of the dispenser. This container ensures dispensing and dilution of bleach during the first rinse of wash cycle.
  • Page 36: Selecting A Program And Operating Your Washer

    5 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Control panel 1 - Program selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off) 2 - Duration information display 3 - End Time Setting button 4 - Program Follow-up indicator lights 5 - Start / Pause button 6 - Auxiliary function buttons 7 - Spin speed adjustment button 8 - Temperature adjustment button...
  • Page 37: Programs

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Programs • Heavy Duty Use to wash your heavily soiled, durable cotton and linen laundry. Heavy Soil option is automatically selected for a perfect cleansing. Heavy Soil option prolongs heating step. • Cottons / Normal You can wash your durable white and colorfast items with this cycle.
  • Page 38 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer • Allergen Applying a steam step at the beginning of the programme allows to soften the dirt easily. Use this programme for your laundry (baby clothes, bed sheets, bedlinen, underwear, etc. cotton items) that requires an anti-allergic and hygienic washing at high temperature with intensive and long washing cycle.
  • Page 39 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer • Mixed Fabric Use to wash your cotton and synthetic clothes together without sorting them. • Cool Clean Use to wash your moderately soiled and durable cotton/synthetic laundry. An effective and energy efficient washing is provided thanks to the intense washing action.
  • Page 40: Program Selection

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Program selection 1 Determine the program suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the “Program and consumption table”. CAUTION • Programmes are limited with the highest spin speed appropriate for that particular type of fabric.
  • Page 41: Program And Consumption Table

    Program and consumption table Program and consumption table "Wash Water "Max Spin Temperature Speed °F / °C" (rpm)" Extra Hot Hot-cold 167/75 Hot-cold 86/30 Cottons/ 00:43 • • Extra High Full Warm Hot-cold 81/27 Normal Cold Hot-cold 77/25 Tap Cold Cold 60/15 Extra Hot...
  • Page 42 Program and consumption table "Wash Water "Max Spin Temperature Speed °F / °C" (rpm)" Hot-cold 140/60 Warm Hot-cold 110/43 Perm Press 01:29 • • • Extra High Cold Hot-cold 86/30 Tap Cold Cold 60/15 Warm Hot-cold 95/35 Sports 01:15 Cold Hot-cold 86/30 Extra High...
  • Page 43 Program and consumption table "Wash Water "Max Spin Temperature Speed °F / °C" (rpm)" Extra Hot Tub sanitize 02:48 Hot-cold 167/75 Extra Hot Hot-cold 167/75 Hot-cold 140/60 Quick 00:35 Warm • • Hot-cold 104/40 Extra High Full Wash Cold Hot-cold 86/30 Tap Cold Cold...
  • Page 44: Temperature Selection

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended temperature level for the selected programme appears on the temperature indicator. CAUTION • If the programme has not reached the heating step, you can change the temperature without switching the product to Pause mode.
  • Page 45: Spin Speed Selection

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Spin speed selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended spin speed level of the selected programme is displayed on the spin speed indicator. CAUTION • If the programme has not reached the spinning step, you can change the spinning speed without switching the product to Pause mode.
  • Page 46: Auxiliary Function Selection

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. The chosen auxiliary function indicator will light up. Furthermore, you may also select or cancel auxiliary functions that are suitable to the running programme without pressing the Start / Pause button when the machine is operating.
  • Page 47 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Auxiliary functions • Heavy Soil This function increases washing times for heavily soiled items for better wash results. • Extra Rinse When this function is selected, you can increase the number of current rinsing steps. Thus, sensitive skins’ risk of being affected by the remaining detergent on the clothes will be decreased.
  • Page 48: End Time

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer End Time With the End Time function, the endup of the programme may be delayed up to 19 hours. After pressing the End Time button, the program’s estimated ending time is displayed. 1 Open the loading door, place the laundry inside and add detergent, etc.
  • Page 49: Changing The Selections After Program Has Started

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer CAUTION • When the End Time selection is completed, the time that appears on the screen is the total of the end time chosen with the duration of the selected program. • Do not use liquid detergents when you activate the End Time function! There is a risk of staining the clothes.
  • Page 50: Child Lock

    Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer Child Lock Use the Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the product. You can also avoid any changes being made in a running program. CAUTION • You can switch the product on and off with the On / Off button when the Child Lock is active.
  • Page 51: Preparation

    6 Preparation 1. Turn on both hot and cold water faucets fully. Check and be sure the water connection is tight. 2. Place the laundry in the drum. 3. Add laundry additives (e.g. detergent, fabric softener,bleach). Starting the program 1. Close the door 2.
  • Page 52: Adding Or Taking Out Laundry

    Preparation Adding or taking out laundry This is only possible under the following conditions: • During time delay, CAUTION • Washer allows adding more laundry during a future step only if the water level is low enough to open the loading door or if the temperature in the washer is low 1.
  • Page 53: Re-Spinning The Laundry

    Preparation Your machine will end the programme when you turn the Programme Selection knob; however, it does not drain the water inside. When you select and start a new programme. CAUTION • Depending on the step where the programme was canceled in, you may have to put detergent and softener again for the programme you have selected anew.
  • Page 54: Energy Saving Mode

    Preparation Energy saving mode After you switch on your machine with program selection knob, if no programme is started or no other procedure is performed at the selection step or no action is taken within approx. 10 minutes after the selected programme ends, your machine will switch to energy saving mode automatically and the display and program follower indicators will be completely turned off.
  • Page 55: User Maintenance Instructions

    7 User maintenance instructions WARNING • Be sure to unplug the power cable before attempting maintenance or cleaning of your appliance to minimize the risk of electric shock. Cleaning detergent dispenser Remove any powder/liquid residue buildup in the dispenser drawer. To do this;...
  • Page 56: Cleaning The Door Seal

    User maintenance instructions Cleaning the door seal Be sure to check the rubber door seal after unloading your washer. Pull the seal back to search for any foreign objects. Residual metal objects such as pins and coins may form rust stains on rubber seal, and cause the seal to leak.
  • Page 57: Cleaning The Outer Cabinet And Control Panel

    User maintenance instructions Cleaning the outer cabinet and control panel When necessary: • Wipe the exterior panels of your washer with soapy water or mild detergent. Dry it with a soft cloth. • Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean the control panel. CAUTION •...
  • Page 58: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    User maintenance instructions Cleaning the drain pump filter Filter system in your washer prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharging of the washing water. Thus, a good water discharge is achieved and the pump life is extended.
  • Page 59 User maintenance instructions 3. Follow the below procedures in order to drain water. Product has an emergency water draining hose, in order to drain the water: a Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat b Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose.
  • Page 60: Descaling The Washer

    User maintenance instructions Descaling the washer Hard water can cause scale build-up inside the drum and other parts of your washer in time. Scaling may lead to some serious problems such as clogging in hoses, heater or pump failure eventually. To prevent scaling, wash drum should be cleaned frequently.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    8 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * To cancel the programme, A program The product may have switched to self protection turn the Programme cannot be mode due to a supply problem Selection knob to select started or another programme. (line voltage, water pressure, selected.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Stablize the product by Product vibrates Product might be standing unbalanced. adjusting the feet. or makes noise. A hard substance might have * Clean the pump filter. entered into the pump filter. Transportation safety bolts are * Remove the transportation safety bolts.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Drain the water by Loading door The cover lock is activated due to the water level inside the running the Pump or Spin cannot be product. programme. opened. Washer might be heating up * Wait until the process is over. the water or it may be at the spinning cycle.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Product waits until taking Washing takes Water pressure is low. in an adequate amount longer than of water to prevent poor specified in the washing quality due to the manual.(*) decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Timer indicator will not Programme Timer may stop during water intake. countdown until the product time does not takes in an adequate amount countdown. (On of water. The product will models with wait until there is a sufficient display) (*) amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Use the recommended Washing Insufficient amount of detergent has been used over amount of detergent performance is a long period of time. appropriate for water poor: Laundry hardness and type of laundry. turns * Select the proper Washing was made at low Grey.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Select the proper program Washing Wrong program cycle and cycle and temperature for the performance temperature might have been laundry to be washed (See is poor: Stains “Laundry Tips” & “Program selected. could not Cycle Selection”). be removed.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Washer must be operated Washing Oily accumulations of prior wash cycles on the drum may empty at “Tub Sanitize” cycle performance have stuck to the laundry. with detergent. is poor: Oily The detergent may have stains appear on * Softener should not come been placed into the wrong...
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * There may be an imbalance Rinsing of laundry in the machine. performance is The laundry in the drum poor. may be tangled up too much. Laundry should be Intermediate spins may be rearranged and re-spun. No spinning is performed when skipped.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * If detergent is put in the Laundry does Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. prewash compartment not smell like the when the prewash cycle is softener. (**) not selected, the product can take this detergent during the rinsing or softener step.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Use HE detergent. Too much foam Not using HE detergent forms inside the * Use only a sufficient amount Excessive amount of detergent is used. of detergent. product. (**) Detergent was stored under * Store detergent in a closed improper conditions.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution * Use the recommended Laundry remains Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam amount of detergent. wet at the end of absorption system might have the programme. been activated due to too much detergent. Unbalance detection due to * Add more laundry (e.g.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution (*) The product does not switch to the spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the product and to its surroundings. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun. (**) Regular drum cleaning is not performed.
  • Page 74: Warranty Statement For The Beko Clothes Washers

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 1 year * limited warranty from date of first installation Beko will repair or replace at no cost to the consumer any defective parts of the washer if used under normal household conditions (warranty is void if the product is used commercially e.g., bed + breakfast,...
  • Page 75: How To Get Service

    10 HOW TO GET SERVICE Please contact your local authorized Beko dealer, or call our Toll Free Customer Hotline number at 1-888-352 BEKO (2356) for direction to an Authorized Beko Service Agent or contact via http://www.beko. us . You can also look up for authorized dealer list at “Where To Buy”...
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