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Washing Machine User Manual WTK72041W Document Number : 2820528429_EN/ 10-04-20.(17:43)
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Beko appliance. Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions. Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General safety instructions 1.1 Life and property safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------5 1.2 Children's safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.3 Electrical safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.4 Hot surface safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2 Important instructions for the environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive ------------------------------------------------------------------8 2.2 Package information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 3 Intended use 4 Your product 4.1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6.11 Child Lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28 4.6.12 Progress of programme ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.13 Loading door lock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.14 Changing the selections after programme has started -----------------------------------------------29 4.6.15 Cancelling the programme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 4.6.16 End of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 4.6.17 Your machine features "Pause Mode". -----------------------------------------------------------------30 4.7 Maintenance and cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer --------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.7.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum ----------------------------------------------------------------31...
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.
1.2 Children's safety This product can be used by children who are at the age of 8 and over and the people whose physical, sensory or mental skills are not fully developed or who do not have necessary required experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or trained about the safe use of the product and its risks.
Never touch the power cable plug with wet hands! Do not grab the power cord to unplug the machine, always unplug it by holding the socket with one hand, and pulling the plug with the other hand. Product should be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.
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.
Your product 4.1 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 9 / EN Washing Machine / User Manual...
4.2 Package Contents 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***...
4.3 Technical specifications Supplier name or trademark Beko WTK72041W Model name 7136742700 Rated capacity (kg) Maximum spin speed (rpm) 1200 Built-in Height (cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • / - • Available Electrical input (V/Hz)
4.4 Installation • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is the 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.
4.4.3 Removing the transportation locks Loose all bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely. Remove the transport safety bolts by rocking them slightly. Insert the plastic covers from the bag containing the user manual into the openings on the rear panel.
4.4.5 Connecting the drain hose to the drain • Attach the end of the drain hose directly to the waste water drain, lavatory or bathtub. CAUTION: Your drain house will be flooded if the hose comes out of its housing during water discharge.
4.4.7 Electrical connection 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. •...
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: Connect the green - yellow or green (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’...
4.5 Preparation 4.5.1 Sorting 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 WASH Maximum...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring , belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the product or break the glass door. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. •...
4.5.5 Correct load capacity 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. WARNING: Comply with the information in the section "Programme and consumption table".
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• All recommendations about detergents are valid for selectable temperature range of programmes. CAUTION: Use only detergents manufactured specifically for washing machines. CAUTION: Do not use soap powder. Adjusting detergent amount The amount of washing detergent to be used depends on the amount of laundry, the degree of soiling and water hardness.
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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 "End Time" function that delays start time. If you are going to use the End Time function, do not use liquid detergent. Using gel and tablet detergent •...
4.5.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light Colours and Black/Dark Colours Woollens/ Whites Colours Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature temperature range temperature range based range based on range based on based on soiling level: on soiling level: 40-90 soiling level: cold soiling level: cold cold -40...
4.6.6 Additional programmes For special cases, additional programmes are available in the machine. Additional programmes may differ according to the model of the machine. • Eco 40-60 The eco 40-60 programme is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle, and that this programme is used to assess the compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation.
4.6.7 Special programmes For specific applications, select any of the following programmes. • Rinse Use when you want to rinse or starch separately. • Spin+Drain You can use this function to remove the water on the garment of drain the water in the machine.
3. Set the desired time by pressing the Delayed Start button. When the button is pressed once, 3 hours delayed start is selected. When the same button is pressed again, 6 hours delay is selected, and when it is pressed for the third time, 9 hours delayed start is selected. If you press the Delayed Start button once again, Delayed Start function will be cancelled.
To deactivate the Child Lock: Press and hold Speed and Delayed Start buttons for 3 seconds while any programme is running. While you are holding for 3 seconds, the "Child Lock Enabled LED" will flash. You can release the buttons when the LED turns off completely. In addition to the method above, to deactivate the Child Lock, switch the Programme Selection knob to On / Off position when no programme is running, and select another programme.
Adding or taking out laundry You can load/unload laundry when a programme is running if the water level is appropriate to open the door. To do this: 1. Press 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.
4.7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.7.1 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.
4.7.4 Cleaning the water intake filters There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the product and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap. These filters prevent foreign substances and dirt in the water to enter the product.
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In order to clean the dirty filter and discharge the water: 1 Unplug the product to cut off the supply power. CAUTION: Temperature of the water inside the product may rise up to 90 ºC. To avoid the burning risk, clean the filter after the water inside the product is cooled down. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Programme does not start • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. button. after closing the door. • Reduce the amount of laundry and It may be difficult to close the loading door in case make sure that the loading door is of excessive loading.
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Problem Reason Solution No water can be seen in the The water level is not visible from outside of the • This is not a failure. washing machine. machine during washing. Loading door cannot be • Drain the water by running the Pump Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine.
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Problem Reason Solution Machine does not switch to There might be unbalanced load in the machine. • Automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the spinning step. (*) unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. • Check the filter and the draining hose. The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely.
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Problem Reason Solution Colour of the clothes faded. Excessive laundry was loaded in. • Do not load the machine in excess. (**) Detergent in use is damp. • Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Detergent residue in the Detergent is put in wet drawer. • Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. detergent drawer. (**) • Keep detergents closed in an Detergent has gotten damp. environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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If you have purchased an American style Fridge freezer, the standard guarantee starts from the date of original purchase of the product, and lasts for a period of twenty four (24) months unless Beko plc (the “Manufacturer”) agrees to extend the guarantee for the product in writing.
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If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, this guarantee will be governed by Irish law and the Irish courts will have jurisdiction. This guarantee is provided by Beko plc. Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8QU. Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 02415578.
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Beko Free standing appliances come with a 12 month parts and labour guarantee as standard, Beko Built-in appliances come with a 12 month parts and labour guarantee as standard. This is extended to 24 months, free of charge, upon registration of the appliance. When you register your appliance for additional guarantee, you will automatically activate the ProSmart Motor 10 year guarantee.
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Send us a secure message through our online contact us form. Please visit our website, click Contact Us and choose a product support topic from the list of options. Complete the required details and click send message. Product registrations For UK registrations please visit beko.co.uk/register and for the Republic of Ireland visit beko.ie/register.