Beko Wmb 71231 B Manual

							WMB71231B
WMB71231S
WMB71231W
Automatic
washing machine 
						

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Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured 
in state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure.
Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and 
keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone 
else, give the manual as well.
The user manual will help you use your machine in a fast 
and safe way.
• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.
• Always follow the safety instructions.
• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference. 
• Read also the other documents supplied with the product.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences 
between models will be identified in the manual. 
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
C  Important information or useful hints about usage.
A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
B Warning for electric shock.
2820521853/070211.1601
This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect 
the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this 
purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. 
It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should\
 not be 
mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your 
manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance 
with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance 
collection points closest to your home.  We thank you doing your part to 
protect the environment.  
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Your washing machine  4
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Important safety 
instructions  6
General safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children's safety   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Installation  8
Appropriate installation location . . . . . . .8
Removing packaging reinforcement . . . .8
Removing the transportation locks . . . . .8
Connecting water supply . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting to the drain . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical connection   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
First use   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Disposing of packaging material   . . . . .12
Transportation of the product . . . . . . . .12
Disposing of the old product   . . . . . . . .12
4 Preparation  13
Things to be done for energy saving   . .13
Sorting the laundry   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparing laundry for washing   . . . . . . .13
Correct load capacity   . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Loading the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using detergent and softener   . . . . . . .15
Tips for efficient washing . . . . . . . . . . .18
5 Operating the product  19
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparing the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Main programmes    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional programmes  . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Special programmes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Temperature selection   . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Spin speed selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Programme and consumption table . . .22
Auxiliary function selection . . . . . . . . . .24
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Progress of programme . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Loading door lock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the selections after programme 
has started   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Canceling the programme . . . . . . . . . .26
End of programme   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6 Maintenance and cleaning  28
Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . . . .28
Cleaning the loading door and the 
drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the body and control panel   . .28
Cleaning the water intake filters . . . . . .28
Draining remaining water and cleaning the 
pump filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7 Troubleshooting  31
8  Guarantee  37
9  Service  38  
						

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1 Your washing machine
Overview
7 3
4
6
5
2
18
1- Power cable
2- Top panel
3- Control panel
4- Filter cap5- Adjustable feet
6- Loading door
7- Detergent drawer
8- Drain hose  
						

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Technical specifications
C Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality 
of the product.
C Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. 
C Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying it 
are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards. 
Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product, these 
values may vary.
Models
Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg)
Height (cm)
Width (cm)
Depth (cm)
Net weight (±4 kg.)
Electrical input (V/Hz)
Total current (A)
Total power (W)
Spin speed (rpm max.)
Stand-by mode power (W)
Off-mode power (W)
WMB71231B
WMB71231SWMB71231W
7 77
84 8484
60 6060
54 5454
71 7171
230 V / 50Hz
10 1010
2200
1200 12001200
1.00 1.001.00
0.25 0.250.25  
						

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2 Important safety instructions
This section contains safety instructions 
that will help protect from risk of personal 
injury or property damage. Failure to 
follow these instructions shall void any 
warranty.
General safety
•  This product should not be used 
by persons with physical, sensory 
or mental disorders or unlearned 
or inexperienced people (including 
children) unless they are attended by 
a person who will be responsible for 
their safety or who will instruct them 
accordingly for use of the product.
•  Never place the product on a carpet-
covered floor; otherwise, lack of 
airflow beneath the machine will 
cause electrical parts to overheat. 
This will cause problems with your 
product.
•  Do not operate the product if the 
power cable / plug is damaged. Call 
the Authorized Service Agent.
•  Have a qualified electrician connect 
a 16-Ampere fuse to the installation 
location of the product.
•  If the product has a failure, it should 
not be operated unless it is repaired 
by the Authorized Service Agent. 
There is the 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" section.
•  Connect the product to a grounded 
outlet protected by a fuse complying 
with the values in the "Technical 
specifications" table. Do not neglect 
to have the grounding installation 
made by a qualified electrician. Our 
company shall not be liable for any 
damages that will arise when the 
product is used without grounding in 
accordance with the local regulations.
•  The water supply and draining hoses 
must be securely fastened and remain 
undamaged. Otherwise, there is the 
risk of water leakage. • 
Never open the loading door or 
remove the filter while there is still 
water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of 
flooding and injury from hot water will 
occur.
•  Do not force open the locked loading 
door. The loading door will be ready 
to open just a few minutes after the 
washing cycle comes to an end. 
In case of forcing the loading door 
to open, the door and the lock 
mechanism may get damaged.
•  Unplug the product when not in use.
•  Never wash the product by spreading 
or pouring water onto it! There is the 
risk of electric shock!
•  Never touch the plug with wet hands! 
Never unplug by pulling on the cable, 
always pull out by grabbing the plug.
•  Use detergents, softeners and 
supplements suitable for washing 
machines only.
•  Follow the instructions on the textile 
tags and on the detergent package.
•  The product must be unplugged 
during installation, maintenance, 
cleaning and repairing procedures.
•  Always have the installation and 
repairing procedures carried out 
by the Authorized Service Agent. 
Manufacturer shall not be held 
liable for damages that may arise 
from procedures carried out by 
unauthorized persons.
Intended use
• This product has been designed for 
domestic use. It is not suitable for 
commercial use and it must not be 
used out of its intended use.
•  The product must only be used for 
washing and rinsing of laundry that 
are marked accordingly.
•  The manufacturer waives any 
responsibility arisen from incorrect 
usage or transportation.
•  The service life of your product is 
10 years. During this period, original 
spare parts will be available to operate 
the appliance properly.  
						

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Children's safety
• Electrical products are dangerous for 
the children. Keep children away from 
the product when it is in use. Do not 
let them to tamper with the product. 
Use child lock to prevent children 
from intervening with the product. 
•  Do not forget to close the loading 
door when leaving the room where 
the product is located.
•  Store all detergents and additives in a 
safe place away from the reach of the 
children.  
						

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3 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service 
Agent for installation of the product. To 
make the product ready for use, review 
the information in the user manual and 
make sure that the electricity, tap water 
supply and water drainage systems are 
appropriate before calling the Authorized 
Service Agent. If they are not, call a 
qualified technician and plumber to have 
any necessary arrangements carried out.
C Preparation of the location and 
electrical, tap water and waste water 
installations at the place of installation 
is under customer's responsibility. 
B Installation and electrical connections 
of the product must be carried out 
by the Authorized Service Agent. 
Manufacturer shall not be held 
liable for damages that may arise 
from procedures carried out by 
unauthorized persons.
A Prior to installation, visually check if 
the product has any defects on it. If 
so, do not have it installed. Damaged 
products cause risks for your safety.
C  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.
Appropriate installation location
•  Place the machine on a rigid floor. 
Do not place it on a long pile rug or 
similar surfaces.
•  Total weight of the washing machine 
and the dryer -with full load- when 
they are placed on top of each other 
reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. 
Place the product on a solid and flat 
floor that has sufficient load carrying 
capacity!
•  Do not place the product on the 
power cable.
•  Do not install the product at places 
where temperature may fall below 
0ºC.
•  Place the product at least 1 cm away 
from the edges of other furniture.
Removing packaging 
reinforcement
Tilt the machine backwards to remove 
the packaging reinforcement. Remove the 
packaging reinforcement by pulling the 
ribbon.
Removing the 
transportation locks
A Do not remove the transportation 
locks before taking out the packaging 
reinforcement.
A Remove the transportation safety 
bolts before operating the washing 
machine, otherwise, the product 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.  
						

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3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in 
the User Manual bag 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 product without the 
transportation safety bolts properly 
fixed in place!
Connecting water supply
C The water supply pressure required 
to run the product is between 1 to 10 
bars (0.1 – 10 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.
C If you are going to use the double 
water-inlet product as a single (cold) 
water-inlet unit, you must install the 
supplied stopper to the hot water 
valve before operating the product. 
(Applies for the products supplied 
with a blind stopper group.)
C If you want to use both water inlets 
of the product, 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.)
A Models with a single water inlet 
should not be connected to the hot 
water tap. In such a case the laundry  will get damaged or the product will 
switch to protection mode and will not 
operate.
A 
Do not use old or used water inlet 
hoses on the new product. It may 
cause stains on your laundry.
1.  Connect the special hoses supplied 
with the product to the water inlets 
on the product. Red hose (left) (max. 
90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose 
(right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water 
inlet.
A Ensure that the cold and hot water 
connections are made correctly when 
installing the product. Otherwise, your 
laundry will come out hot at the end 
of the washing process and wear out.
2.  Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never 
use a wrench when tightening the 
nuts.
3. Open the taps completely after 
making the hose connection to check 
for water leaks at the connection 
points. If any leaks occur, turn off the 
tap and remove the nut. Retighten 
the nut carefully after checking the 
seal. To prevent water leakages and 
damages caused by them, keep the 
taps closed when the machine is not 
in use.  
						

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Connecting to the drain
• The end of the drain hose must be 
directly connected to the wastewater 
drain or to the washbasin. 
A Your 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! To prevent 
such situations and to ensure smooth 
water intake and discharge of the 
machine, fix the end of the discharge 
hose tightly so that it cannot come 
out. 
•  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 excessively 
wet. Therefore, follow the heights 
described in the figure.
• To prevent flowing of dirty water back 
into the machine and to allow for easy 
discharge, do not immerse the hose 
end into the dirty water or drive it in 
the drain more than 15 cm. If it is too 
long, cut it short.
•  The end of the hose should not be 
bent, it should not be stepped on 
and the hose must not be pinched 
between the drain and the machine.
•  If the length of the hose is too short, 
use it by adding an original extension 
hose. Length of the hose may not be 
longer than 3.2 m. To avoid water leak 
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.
Adjusting the feet
A 
In order to ensure that the product 
operates more silent 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.
1.  Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by 
hand.
2.  Adjust the feet until the product 
stands level and balanced.
3.  Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
A Do not use any tools to loosen the 
lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get 
damaged.
Electrical connection
Connect the product to a grounded outlet 
protected by a fuse complying with the 
values in the "Technical specifications" 
table. Our company shall not be liable