BEKO WKL 13550 K User Manual

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companies that produce detergents 
for your machine.
Safety instructions
•		 This	appliance	must	be	connected	to an earthed outlet protected by a 
fuse of suitable capacity.
•		 The	supply	and	draining	hoses	must	 always be securely fastened and 
remain in an undamaged state.
•	 Fit	the	draining	hose	to	a	washbasin	 or bathtub securely before starting 
up your machine. There may be a 
risk of being scalded due to high 
washing temperatures!
•	 Never	open	the	door	or	remove	the	 filter while there is still water in the 
drum.	Otherwise,	there	may	be	the	
risk of flooding and possible injury 
due to the hot water.
•	 Never	force	open	the	locked	door!	 The door will be ready to open just a 
few minutes after the washing cycle 
comes to an end.
•		 Unplug	the	machine	when	it	is	not	in	 use.
•	 Never	wash	down	the	appliance	 with a water hose! There is the risk 
of electric shock! Always disconnect 
from the mains by unplugging before 
cleaning.
•		 Never	touch	the	plug	with	wet	 hands. Never unplug by pulling 
on the cable, always pull out from 
the plug only. Do not operate the 
machine if the power cord or plug is 
damaged.
•	 Never	attempt	to	repair	the	machine	 yourself.	Otherwise,	you	may	be	
putting yours and other’s lives in 
danger.
•		 For	malfunctions	that	cannot	 be solved by information in the 
operating	manual:
  Turn off the machine, unplug it, turn 
off the water tap and contact an 
authorized service agent.
If there are children in your 
house...
•		 Electrical	appliances	may	be	
dangerous	for	the	children.	Keep	
children away from the machine 
when it is operating. Do not let them 
tamper with the machine.
•		 Close	the	door	when	you	leave	the	 area where the machine is located.
•		 Store	all	detergents	in	a	safe	place	 out of reach of the children.
 
						

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Removing packaging 
reinforcement
Tilt the machine to remove the 
packaging reinforcement. Remove the 
packaging reinforcement by pulling the 
ribbon.
Opening the transportation 
locks
C Transportation safety bolts must 
be removed before operating the 
washing	machine!	Otherwise,	the	
machine will be damaged!
1.   Loosen all the bolts with a spanner 
until	they	rotate	freely	(“C”)
2.   Remove transportation safety bolts 
by turning them gently. 3.	 Fit	the	covers	(supplied	in	the	bag	
with	the	Operation	Manual)	into	the	
holes	on	the	rear	panel.	(“P”)
C	 Keep	the	transportation	safety	 bolts in a safe place to reuse when 
the washing machine needs to be 
moved again in the future.
C  Never move the appliance without 
the transportation safety bolts 
properly fixed in place!
Appropriate installation 
location
Install the appliance in environments 
which have no risk of freezing, in a 
stable and level position.
C The floor must be capable of 
carrying the load on it!
C  If the washing machine and a drier 
are placed on top of each other, 
their approximate weight together 
may reach 180 kg when they are 
full.
Important:
•		 Do	not	place	the	appliance	on	top	of	 the power cable.
•		 Keep	at	least	1cm	distance	from	the	 edges of other furniture.
•		 Place	the	machine	on	a	firm	surface;	 do not position it on a long pile rug 
or such like surfaces.
Adjusting the feet
C 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 machine 
stands level and firm.
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3.		 Important:	Tighten	all	lock	nuts	up	again.
Connecting to the water 
supply.
Important:
•		 The	water	supply	pressure	required	to run the machine must be 1-10 
bar	(0,1	–	1,0	MPa).	Attach	a	
pressure-reducing valve if the water 
pressure is higher.
•		 Connect	the	special	hoses	supplied	 with the machine to the water intake 
valves on the machine. The hose 
bearing	the	“red”	sign	(90°C	max)	
is the hot water inlet and the hose 
bearing	 the	“blue”	 sign	(25°C	 max)	is	
for the cold water inlet.
•	 If	you	are	going	to	use	your	double	 water-inlet machine as a single 
(cold)	water-inlet	unit,	you	must	
install the stopper*, supplied with 
your machine to the hot water valve.
If you want to use both water inlets of  the product, you can connect the 
hot water hose after removing the 
stopper and gasket group from the 
hot water valve.
* Applies for the products supplied with  a blind stopper group.
•	 Open	the	taps	completely	after	 making the hose connection to  check if there is any water leakage 
at the connection points. Turn off 
the tap and remove the nut in case 
of any leakage. Retighten the nut 
carefully after checking the seal. 
To prevent any water leakage and 
any other damage to be caused by 
it, keep the taps closed when the 
machine is not in use.
•	 Models	with	a	single	water	inlet	 should not be connected to the 
hot water tap. Laundry may be 
damaged or the appliance may 
switch to protection mode and not 
work.
•	 If	you	are	going	to	use	your	double	 water-inlet machine as a single 
(cold)	water-inlet	unit,	you	must	
install the stopper*, supplied with 
your machine to the hot water valve.
If you want to use both water inlets of  the product, you can connect the 
hot water hose after removing the 
stopper and gasket group from the 
hot water valve.
* Applies for the products supplied with  a blind stopper group. 
When returning the appliance to its 
place after maintenance or cleaning, 
care should be taken not to fold, 
squeeze or block the hoses.
Connecting to the drain
The water discharge hose can be 
attached to the edge of a washbasin or 
bathtub. The drain hose should be firmly 
fitted into the drain as to not loosen in 
its housing.
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•	 The	end	of	the	drain	hose	can	be directly connected to the 
wastewater drain or to the 
washbasin. The fitting must be 
secured in all types of connections. 
Your	house	may	be	flooded	if	the	
hose falls out of its housing during 
water discharging.
•	 The	hose	should	be	attached	to	a	 height of at least 40 cm, and 100 
cm at most.
•	 In	case	the	hose	is	elevated	 after laying it on the floor level or 
close	to	the	ground	(less	than	
40	cm	above	the	ground),	water	
discharge becomes more difficult 
and the laundry may come out wet. 
Therefore, the heights described in 
the figure should be followed.
•	 To	prevent	dirty	water	refilling	the	 machine, and to allow for easy 
discharge, the end of the hose 
must not be submerged in the drain 
water. The end of the hose must be 
able to take in air. The hose should 
be pushed into the drainage for 
more than 15 cm. If it is too long 
you may have it shortened.
•	 The	end	of	the	hose	should	not	be	 bent, it should not be stepped on 
and it must not be folded between 
the drain and the machine.
•	 The	length	of	the	hose	is	too	short,	 you may add an extension hose 
to the original section. The length 
of the hose must not be longer 
than 3.2 m after coming out of the 
machine. To avoid water leakage 
failures, the connection between the  extension hose and the drain hose 
of the product must be fitted well 
with an appropriate clamp as not to 
come off and leak. 
Electrical connection 
Connect the machine to an earthed 
outlet protected by a fuse of suitable 
capacity.
Important:
•	 Connection	should	comply	with	
national regulations.
•	 Power	cord	plug	must	be	within	 easy reach after installation.
•	 The	voltage	and	the	allowed	fuse	 protection are specified in the 
section	“Technical	Specifications”.
•	 The	specified	voltage	must	be	equal	 to your mains voltage.
•	 Connection	via	extension	cords	or	 multi-plugs should not be made.
B  A damaged power cable must be 
replaced by a qualified electrician.
B  The appliance must not be operated 
unless it is repaired! There is the risk 
of electric shock!
Destroying the packaging 
material
Packaging	material	can	be	dangerous	to	
children.	Keep	the	packaging	materials	
out of reach of children or dispose 
them by classifying according to 
waste directives. Do not dispose them 
together with normal domestic waste.
Packaging	 materials	of	your	 machine	 are	
manufactured from recyclable materials.
Disposing of the old machine
Dispose of your old appliance in an 
environmental friendly manner.
•	 You	may	refer	to	your	local	agent	or	 solid waste collection center in your 
municipality to learn how to dispose 
of your machine.  
Before disposing of your old washing 
machine, cut off the mains plug and 
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Sorting the laundry
•	 Sort	the	laundry	according	to	type	of fabric, color, and degree of soiling 
and permissible water temperature.
  Always follow the advice on the 
garment labels.
Preparing clothes for washing
Laundry items with metal attachments 
such as, bras, belt buckles and metal 
buttons will damage the machine. 
Remove metal attachments or place the 
items in a clothing bag, pillow case, or 
something similar. •		 Empty	pockets	and	remove	all	
foreign objects such as coins, pens 
and paper clips. If possible, turn 
pockets out and brush.
•		 Place	small	items	like	infants’	 socks and nylon stockings, etc. 
in a laundry bag, pillow case or 
something similar. This will also save 
your laundry from getting lost.
•		 Place	curtains	in	the	machine	with	 care. Remove curtain rails and 
pullers.
•		 Fasten	zippers,	sew	loose	buttons	 and mend rips and tears.
•		 Wash	“machine	washable”	or	“hand	 washable”	labelled	products	only	
with an appropriate program.
•		 Do	not	wash	colours	and	whites	 together. New, dark coloured 
cottons may release a lot of dye. 
Wash them separately.
•		 Tough	stains	must	be	treated	 properly before washing. If you are 
not sure, check with a dry cleaner.
•		 Use	only	dyes/colour	changers	and	 lime removers suitable for machine 
wash. Always follow the instructions 
on the packaging.
•		 Wash	trousers	and	delicate	clothes	 turned inside out.
•		 Keep	laundry	items	made	of	Angora	 wool in the freezer for a few hours 
before washing. This will reduce 
pilling.
Correct load capacity
•		 The	maximum	load	capacity	depends on the type of laundry, the 
degree of soiling and the washing 
program you wish to use.
C  The machine adjusts the amount of 
water according to the amount of 
laundry placed inside.
C	 Please	follow	the	information	in	the	 "Program	Selection	Table".	Washing	
results will degrade when the 
machine is overloaded.
Suitable fordrierDo not drywith drier
Can be ironed with hot ironCan be
ironed with warm iron
Dry on a hanger
Do not iron
Washing  water
temperature
Do not usebleach
Bleach can be used
Non machine-washable
Hang without spinning
Do not
dry-clean
Dry
horizontally
Do not wash
Dry-cleanable
Wash with
sensitive,  short
programs.
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Following weights are given as 
examples. 
Laundry typeWeight	(gr.)
Bathrobe 1200
Napkin 100
Duvet cover 700
Bed Sheet 500
Pillowcase 200
Tablecloth 250
Towel 200
Evening gown 200
Underclothing 100
Men’s	coveralls 600
Men’s	shirt 200
Men’s	pajamas 500
Blouse 100
Loading door
The door is locked during program 
operation. The door can be opened after 
some time following the program end.
•	 Open	the	door.
•	 Place	laundry	items	loosely	in	the	
machine.
•	 Push	the	door	until	it	clicks	into	 place tightly. Ensure that no items 
are caught in the door.
Detergents and softeners
Detergent drawer
The detergent drawer is composed of 
three	compartments:
The detergent dispenser may be in two 
different types according to the model of 
your machine.
-	(I)	for	prewash
-	(II)	for	main	wash
-	(III)	siphon	
–	(
)	for	softener Detergent, softener and other 
cleaning agents
Add detergent and softener before 
starting the washing program.
Never open the detergent dispenser 
drawer while the washing program is 
running!
When using a program without pre-
wash, no detergent should be put 
into the pre-wash compartment 
(Compartment	no.	I).
A program without pre-wash should 
not be selected if a detergent bag or 
a dispensing ball is going to be used. 
You	can	place	the	detergent	bag	or	
the dispensing ball directly among the 
laundry in your machine.
Choosing the detergent type
The type of detergent to be used 
depends on the type and colour of 
fabric.
•	 Use	different	detergents	for	coloured	
and white clothes.
•	 Wash	woolens	with	a	special	 detergent specifically for woolens.
•	 Use	only	detergents	manufactured	 specifically for washing machines.
Detergent quantity
The amount of washing detergent to 
be used depends on the amount of 
laundry, the degree of soiling and water 
hardness.
•		 Do	not	use	amounts	exceeding	 the quantities recommended on 
the package to avoid problems 
of excessive foam, poor rinsing, 
financial savings and finally, 
environmental protection.
•		 Use	small	amounts	of	detergent	at	a	 suitable measure for small amounts 
of laundry or for only slightly soiled 
laundry.
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Detergent 
quantity
for prewashing 1/2 measure
for main 
washing 1 measure
with hard water an additional 
1/2 measure
Softener
Put	the	softener	into	the	softener	
compartment of the detergent 
dispenser.
•		 Use	the	proportions	recommended	 on the packet.
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Control panel
Figure 2
5  Selecting a Program and Operating Your Machine
1 . 1
90°60°
40°
30° 60°
40°
40°
30°30°Reset3’
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		7	 -	 On/Off	Button
		8	 -	 Program	Follow-up	Indicator
		9	 -	 Program	Selection	Knob
10	 -	 Auxiliary	Function	Keys
11	 -	 Start/Pause/Cancel	Button
On/Off
Reset
3 sn. Coton
Start
Pause S
ynthetics
Woollens
DelicateBabycare
Intensive Hand
wash
Express
Rinse
hold Quick
wash Anti
creasing Rinse
plus Time
delay
Prewash Main
wash Drain
Rinse SpinNo
spin No
heat
Temperature
Wash
End
Child
lock
Door
ready Cold
Duvet
Sport Shirt
Conditioner
Reset3’
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Turning the machine on
You	can	prepare	the	machine	for	
program selection by pressing the 
the	“On/Off”	button.	When	the	“On/
Off”	button	is	pressed,	the	“Lid”	light	
illuminates indicating that the door is 
unlocked.	Press	the	“On/Off”	button	
again to shut down the machine.
C		 Pressing	the	“On/Off”	button	does	not necessarily mean that the 
program	has	started.	Press	"Start/
Pause/Cancel"	button	to	start	the	
program.
Program selection
Select the appropriate program from the 
program table and the following washing 
temperature table according to type, 
amount and degree of soiling of the 
laundry. Select the desired program with 
the program selection button.
C Each of these main programmes 
comprise of a complete washing 
process, including washing, rinsing 
and, if required, spin cycles.
90˚C	 Normally soiled, white 
cottons	and	linens.	(Ex.:	
coffee table covers, 
tablecloths, towels, bed 
sheets)
60˚C	 Normally soiled, fade proof 
colored linens, cottons 
or synthetic clothes 
(Ex.:		shirts,	nightgowns,	
pajamas)	and	lightly	soiled	
white	linen	clothes	(Ex.:	
underwear)
40˚C-
30°C- 
Cold   For	delicate	clothes	(Ex.:	
lace	curtains),	blended	
clothes including synthetics 
and woolens.
C  Programs	are	limited	with	the	
highest spin speed appropriate for 
that particular type of cloth.
C  Sort the laundry according to type 
of fabric, color, degree of soiling and 
permissible water temperature when  choosing a program.
C  Always select the lowest required 
temperature. Higher temperature 
means higher power consumption.
C  For further program details, see, 
“Program	Selection	Table”
Main programs 
Depending on the type of textile, the 
following	main	programs	are	available:
•Cottons
You	can	wash	your	durable	clothes	with	
this program. Washes with vigorous 
washing movements in a longer 
washing cycle. It is recommended for 
your	cotton	items	(such	as	bed	sheets,	
duvet and pillowcase sets, bathrobes, 
underclothing,	etc.).
•Synthetics
You	can	wash	your	less	durable	clothes	
on this program. Washes with gentler 
washing movements and in shorter 
washing cycles. It is recommended for 
your	synthetic	clothes	(such	as	shirts,	
blouses, synthetic/cotton blended 
garments,	etc.).	For	curtains	and	lace,	
using	the	“Synthetic	40”	program	with	
pre-wash and anti-creasing functions 
selected is recommended. Detergent 
should not be put in the pre-wash 
compartment. Less detergent should be 
put in the main wash compartment as 
loose	knit	fabrics	(lace)	foam	too	much	
due to its meshed structure.
•Delicates
You	can	wash	your	delicate	clothes	
on this program. It has more sensitive 
washing movements and does not make 
intermediate spinning compared to the 
synthetic program. It must be used for 
clothes for which sensitive washing is 
recommended.
•Woollens
You	can	wash	your	machine-washable	
woolen garments on this program. Wash 
by selecting the proper temperature 
according to the labels of your clothes. 
It is recommended to use appropriate 
detergents for woolens. 
•Hand Wash
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clothes that bear “not machine- 
washable”	labels	for	which	hand	wash	
is recommended on this program. It 
washes the laundry with very tender 
washing movements without damaging 
your clothes.
Additional programs 
For special cases, there are also extra 
programs	available:
C Additional programs may differ 
according to the features of your 
machine.
• Super 
This program washes for a longer period 
at 40°C and gives the same result as the 
“Cottons	60°C”	program,	thus	it	saves	
energy. It is suitable for clothes for which 
you	cannot	use	the	“Cottons	60	°C”	
program. 
• Mini
This program is used to quickly wash 
(30	minutes)	a	small	amount	of	lightly	
soiled cotton garments.
Special programs
For specific applications, you can select 
any	of	the	following	programs:
• Rinse
This program is used when you want to 
rinse or starch separately.
• Pump+spin
This program spins with maximum 
possible rpm in the default setting after 
the water drains from the machine.
C	 You	should	use	a	lower	spin	speed	 for delicate laundries.
Spin Speed selection
You	can	have	your	clothes	spin	at	
the maximum rpm selection on your 
machine by using the selection knob in 
models equipped with an rpm selection 
knob. In order to protect your clothes, 
your machine will not spin above 800 
rpm on synthetic programs and 600 rpm 
on woolens program. Furthermore, if 
you want to skip the spin cycle and take 
your clothes out, turn the rpm selection 
knob	to	“no	spin”	position.	
In machines not equipped with a spin  speed selection knob, the machine will 
spin in the maximum possible rpm in the 
default setting of the selected program.