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.
store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package. 1.3 Electrical safety If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorized Service Agent.
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.
Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark BEKO Model name WMY 81283 LB3 Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh)
4.1 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.
4.1.4 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. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher.
4.1.6 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.
4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 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. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine.
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: –...
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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. • 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.
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Black/Dark Delicates/ Colours Whites Colours Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature (Recommended temperature range temperature range based temperature range range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: cold -40 on soiling level: cold based on soiling 40-90 level: cold -30...
stated wash temperature. When you load the machine with less laundry (e.g. ½ capacity or less), programme time may automatically get shorter. In this case, energy and water consumption will decrease more, providing a more economic wash. This programme is available in the models with the remaining time indicator. •...
Indicative values for Synthetics programmes (EN) Remaining Moisture Content Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** (%) ** ≤ 1000 rpm > 1000 rpm 1.10 Synthetics 60 01:57 0.61 Synthetics 40 01:57 * You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display of the machine. It is normal that small differences may occur between the time shown on the display and the real washing time.
• Pet hair removal This function helps to remove pet hair that remain on your garments more effectively. When you select this function, Prewash and Extra Rinse steps are added to the normal programme. Thus, washing is performed with more water (30%) and the pet hair is removed more effectively. WARNING: Never wash your pets in the washing machine.
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You can also change the speed and temperature settings. See, "Spin speed selection" and "Temperature selection". If no change is allowed, the relevant light will flash for 3 times. 4.3.11.3 Adding or taking out laundry 1. Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode. The programme follow-up light of the relevant step during which the machine was switched into the pause mode will flash.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 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.
4.4.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme cannot be started or Washing machine has switched to self protection Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds. selected. mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water (see. "Cancellation of program") pressure, etc.).
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Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Automatic unbalanced load detection system countdown. (*) might be activated due to the unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. Machine does not switch to There might be unbalanced load in the machine.
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Problem Reason Solution Laundry became stiff after Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Using insufficient amount of detergent for the washing. (**) water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness. Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.