Beko WB963446 User manual

Document Number 2820524864/ 11-06-15.(11:37)
WB 963446 W
Washing Machine
User’s Manual

Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for preferring a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your
product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology.
Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents
carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you hand
over the product to someone else, give this user manual as well. Follow all warnings and
information in the user manual.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences
between models will be identified in the manual.
Explanaton 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.
Recyclable materials.
Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with domestic or other wastes. Take
them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.
This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

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1 General safety instructions 5
1.1 Life and property safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------5
1.2 Children's safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
1.3 Electrical safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1.4 Hot surface safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
2 Important instructions for the environment 8
2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive------------------------------------------------------------------8
2.2 Package information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
3 Intended use 8
4 Your product 9
4.1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
4.2 Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
4.3 Technical specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------11
4.4 Installation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
4.4.1 Approprate nstallaton locaton ------------------------------------------------------------------------12
4.4.2 Removng packagng renforcement --------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.4.3 Removng the transportaton locks ---------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.4.4 Connectng the water supply----------------------------------------------------------------------------14
4.4.5 Connectng the dran hose to the dran -----------------------------------------------------------------15
4.4.6 Adjustng the feet----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
4.4.7 Electrcal connecton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
4.4.8 Intal use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
4.5 Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
4.5.1 Sortng the laundry ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
4.5.2 Preparng laundry for washng---------------------------------------------------------------------------19
4.5.3 Thngs to be done for energy savng --------------------------------------------------------------------19
4.5.4 Loadng the laundry --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
4.5.5 Correct load capacty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
4.5.6 Usng detergent and softener ---------------------------------------------------------------------------20
4.5.7 Tps for effcent washng--------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4.6 Operating the product ----------------------------------------------------------------------------24
4.6.1 Control panel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
4.6.2 Programme and consumpton table---------------------------------------------------------------------25
4.6.3 Programme selecton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
4.6.4 Programmes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
4.6.5 Temperature selecton-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
4.6.6 Spn speed selecton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
4.6.7 Auxlary functon selecton------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
4.6.8 End Tme--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.6.9 Startng the programme ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
4.6.10 Loadng door lock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
4.6.11 Changng the selectons after programme has started -----------------------------------------------32
4.6.12 Chld Lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
4.6.13 Cancellng the programme------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
4.6.14 End of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
4.6.15 Energy savng mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
4.7 Maintenance and cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------------34
4.7.1 Cleanng the detergent drawer --------------------------------------------------------------------------34
4.7.2 Cleanng the loadng door and the drum ----------------------------------------------------------------34
4.7.3 Cleanng the body and control panel --------------------------------------------------------------------35
4.7.4 Cleanng the water ntake flters ------------------------------------------------------------------------35
4.7.5 Dranng remanng water and cleanng the pump flter------------------------------------------------35
5 Troubleshooting 37
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 General safety nstructons
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 Lfe and property safety
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Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrcal parts
wll get overheated snce ar cannot crculate from under the devce.
Ths wll cause problems wth your product.
u
Unplug the product f t s not n use.
u
Always have the nstallaton and reparng procedures carred out
by an Authorsed Servce Agent. The manufacturer shall not be held
lable for damages that may arse from procedures carred out by
unauthorsed persons.
u
The water supply and dranng hoses must be securely fastened and
reman undamaged. Otherwse a water leak may occur.
u
Whle there s water nsde the product, never open the loadng door
or remove the flter. Otherwse, rsk of floodng and njury from hot
water wll occur.
u
Do not force open the locked loadng door. The door can be opened
a few mnutes after the washng cycle ends. In the case of forcng
the loadng door to open, the door and the lock mechansm may get
damaged.
u
Use detergents, softeners and supplements sutable for automatc
washng machnes only.
u
Follow the nstructons on the label of textles and the detergent
package.

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1.2 Chldren's safety
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Ths product can be used by chldren who are at the age of 8 and over
and the people whose physcal, sensory or mental sklls are not fully
developed or who do not have necessary requred experence and
knowledge as long as they are supervsed or traned about the safe
use of the product and ts rsks. Chldren should not play wth the
devce. Cleanng and mantenance works should not be performed
by chldren unless they are supervsed by someone. Chldren of less
than 3 years should be kept away unless contnuously supervsed.
u
Packagng materals may be dangerous for chldren. Keep packagng
materals n a safe place away from reach of chldren.
u
Electrcal products are dangerous for chldren. Keep chldren away
from the product when t s n use. Do not allow them to play wth the
product. Use the chld lock to prevent chldren from nterferng wth
the product.
u
Do not forget to close the loadng door when leavng the room where
the product s located.
u
Store all detergents and addtves n a safe place away from the
reach of chldren and close the cover of the detergent contaner or
seal the detergent package.

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1.3 Electrcal safety
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If the product has a falure, t should not be operated unless t s
repared by an Authorsed Servce Agent. Rsk of electrc shock!
u
Ths product s desgned to resume operatng n the event of
powerng on after a power nterrupton. If you wsh to cancel the
programme, see "Cancellng the programme" secton.
u
Plug the product nto a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse. Do
not neglect to have the groundng nstallaton made by a qualfed
electrcan. Our company shall not be lable for any damages that
wll arse when the product s used wthout groundng n accordance
wth the local regulatons.
u
Do not wash the product by sprayng or pourng water onto t! Rsk of
electrc shock!
u
Never touch the power cable plug wth wet hands! Do not grab the
power cord to unplug the machne, always unplug t by holdng the
socket wth one hand, and pullng the plug wth the other hand.
u
Product should be unplugged durng nstallaton, mantenance,
cleanng and repar procedures.
u
If the power cable s damaged, t must be replaced by the
manufacturer, after sales servce or a smlarly qualfed person
(preferably an electrcan) or someone desgnated by the mporter n
order to avod possble rsks.
1.4 Hot surface safety
While washing the laundry at high
temperatures, the loading door glass will
get hot. Considering this fact, during the
washing operation keep children away
from the loading door of the product to
prevent them touching it.

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3 Intended use
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should not be used other than its intended use.
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accordingly.
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transportation.
 
available to operate the appliance properly.
2 Important instructions for the 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. Do not dispose of the
waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service
life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centres.
Compliance with RoHS Directive:
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does
not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
2.2 Package information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging
material collection points designated by the local authorities.

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4 Your product
4.1 Overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1- Power cable
2- Top panel
3- Control panel
4- Drain hose
5- Loading door
6- Filter cap
7- Adjustable feet
8- Detergent drawer

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4.2 Package Contents
9
10
11 12
13
14
15
16
abc
9- Power cable
10- Drain hose
11- Transportation safety bolts*
12- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose
connection.)
a- Electronic water shut-off
b- Mechanical water shut-off
c- Standard
13- Liquid detergent container**
14- User Manual
15- Blind plug***
16- Plastic plug group
* Number of transportation safety bolts may change depending on the model of your product.
** This may be supplied with the machine depending on the model of your product.
*** It will be supplied if your product has double water inlet.
C
Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.

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4.3 Technical specifications
Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010
Supplier name or trademark Beko
Model name WB963446W
Rated capacity (kg) 9
Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++
Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) 216
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.100
Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.860
Energy consumption of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.860
Power consumption in ‘off-mode’ (W) 0.500
Power consumption in ‘left-on mode’ (W) 0.500
Annual Water Consumption (l) (2) 10780
Spin-drying efficiency class / Scale from A (Highest Efficiency) to G (Lowest Efficiency) A
Maximum spin speed (rpm) 1600
Remaining moisture Content (%) 44
Standard cotton programme (3) Cotton Eco 60°C and 40°C
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (min) 234
Programme time of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (min) 210
Programme time of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (min) 210
Duration of the left-on mode (min) N/A
Airborne acoustical noise emissions washing/spinning (dB) 53/78
Built-in No
Height (cm) 84
Width (cm) 60
Depth (cm) 60
Net weight (±4 kg.) 74
Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • / -
• Available
Electrical input (V/Hz) 230 V / 50Hz
Total current (A) 10
Total power (W) 2200
Main model code 108
(1) Energy Consumption based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full and partial load, and the
consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
(2) Water consumption based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full and partial load. Actual water
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
(3) “Standard 60°C cotton programme” and the “standard 40°C cotton programme” are the standard washing programmes to which the information
in the label and the fiche relates and these programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and that they are the most efficient
programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of the product.

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4.4 Installation
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place of installation is the customer's responsibility.
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folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or
cleaning procedures.
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carried out by unauthorised persons.
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it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.
4.4.1 Approprate nstallaton locaton
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other similar surfaces.
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has sufficient load carrying capacity!
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 
 
 

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4.4.2 Removng packagng renforcement
Tilt the machine backwards to remove the packaging
reinforcement. Remove the packaging reinforcement that is
attached to the ribbon. Do not attempt this operation alone,
get help.
4.4.3 Removng the transportaton locks
1 Loose all bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely (C) .
2 Remove the transport safety bolts by rocking them slightly.
3 Insert the plastic covers from the bag containing the user manual into the openings on
the rear panel. (P)
ACAUTION:
Remove the transportation safety bolts before operating the washing
machine! Otherwise, the product will be damaged.
C
Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine
needs to be moved again in the future.
Install the transport safety bolts in the reverse order of the disassembly procedure.
Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!

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4.4.4 Connectng the water supply
C


to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if the water pressure is
higher.
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.

ACAUTION:
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.
CAUTION: Do not use old or used water inlet hoses on the new product. It may cause
stains on your laundry.
Connect the special water supply hoses supplied with the product to the


Make sure that the hot and cold water taps are connected correctly when
the product is being installed. Otherwise, your laundry will come out hot at
the end of the washing process and may be damaged.
1 Tighten the nuts of the hose by hand. Never use a tool when tightening the nuts.
2 When hose connection is completed, check whether there are no leak problems at the
connection points by opening the taps fully. If any leaks occur, turn off the tap and
remove the nut. Retighten the nut carefully after checking the seal. In order to prevent
the water leaks and resultant damages, keep the taps closed when you do not use the
product.

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4.4.5 Connectng the dran hose to the dran
 
ACAUTION:
Your drain 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! In
order to prevent such situations and make sure that the machine performs water intake and
discharge processes without any problem, fix the drain hose securely.
 
 
(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.
100cm
40cm
 
drainage, do not immerse the end of the hose into the waste water or do not insert it
into the drain for more than 15 cm. If it is too long, cut it short.
 
not be pinched between the drain and the machine.
 
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
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4.4.6 Adjustng the feet
ACAUTION:
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.
CAUTION: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get
damaged.
1 Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.
2 Adjust the feet until the product stands in a stable and balanced way.
3. Tighten all lock nuts by hand again.
4.4.7 Electrcal connecton
Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse. 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.
 
 
 
qualified electrician install a 13 Amp fuse.
 
mains voltage.
 
BWARNING:
Damaged power cables must be replaced by Authorised Service Agents.
Electrical requirements
Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the
frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply.
We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position.
Should the mains lead of the appliance become damaged or need replacing at any time, it
must be replaced by a special purpose made mains lead which can only be obtained from
an Authorised Service Agent.
BWARNING:
This appliance must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for your socket, then the plug should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted.
Destroy the old plug, a cut off plug with a bare cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in the house.

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The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be
replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to
refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the
same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from any
good electrical store.
Important
Fitting a different plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
1 Connect the green - yellow or green (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or with the symbol or
coloured green and yellow or green.
2 Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
3 Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug
marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must be fitted either
in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt
contact a qualified electrician.
Transportation of the product
1. Unplug the product before transporting it.
2. Remove water drain and water supply connections.
3. Drain all water that has remained in the product.
4.Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure.
C
Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place!
AWARNING:
Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in
a safe place away from reach of the children.
4.4.8 Intal use
Before starting to use the product make sure that the



To prepare the product for washing laundry, first perform
a Drum Cleaning programme. If this is not available in your
machine, apply the method which is described in the section
4.7.2.
C
Use an anti-limescale suitable for the washing machines.
Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in
production. It is not harmful for the product.

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4.5 Preparation
4.5.1 Sortng the laundry
* Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable
water temperature.
* Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags.
LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS
Symbols for
washing on
machine
Normal wash No Iron Sensitive- Delicate wash Hand wash Not washable No Spin
WASH Water
temperatures
Maximum 950C700C600C500C400C300C
Symbol(s) l l l
l l l
l l l
l l
l l
l l
l l l l l l
Drying
symbols Suitable for
dryer No ironing Sensitive /
delicate dry
Do not dry
with dryer
Do not dry Do not
dry-
clean
DRYING
Drying settings
At any temperature At high temperature At medium temperature At low temperature Without heating Hang to dry Lay to dry Hang wet to dry Lay in shadow to dry Dry-cleanable
Iron
IRON Dry or steam
Iron at high
temperature
Iron at medium
temperature
Iron at low
temperature
No ironing Iron without steam Maximum temperature 200 0C150 0C110 0C
All bleaches are allowed
Bleach (sodium
hypochlorite)
can be used
Bleach is not
allowed
Only bleaches without
chlorine are allowed
BLEACH

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4.5.2 Preparng laundry for washng
 
buttons will damage the product. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by
putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case.
 
pockets inside out and brush. Such objects may damage the product especially the glass
door or cause noise problem.
 
pillow case.
 
 
 
appropriate programme.
 
dye. Wash them separately.
 
cleaner.
 
machine wash. Always follow the instructions on the package.
 
 
This will reduce pilling.
 
intensely must be shaken off before placing into the product. Such dusts and powders
on the laundry may build up on the inner parts of the product in time and can cause
damage.
4.5.3 Thngs to be done for energy savng
Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient
manner.
 
selected, but do not overload. See, "Programme and consumption table".
 
 
 
 
stained.
 
during washing process.
 

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Washng Machne / User’s Manual
4.5.4 Loadng the laundry
1. Open the laundry cover.
2. Put the laundry items into the product in a loose manner.
3. Push and close the loading cover until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items
are caught in the door. 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. Then you can
open the loading cover.
4.5.5 Correct load capacty
The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the
washing programme desired.
The product automatically adjusts the water amount according to the weight of the
laundry put inside it.
AWARNING:
Comply with the information in the section "Programme and consumption
table". When overloaded, product's washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and
vibration problems may occur.
4.5.6 Usng detergent and softener
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When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and whitener, descaling agents;
read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified.
Use measuring cup if available.
1
3
2
The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments:



 ) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the softener
compartment.
Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents
 
 
 
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
 
compartment (compartment nr. "1").
 
ball. Place the detergent bag or the dispensing ball directly among the laundry in the
product.
 
