Turning on the Beko washing machine

There is nothing complicated about operating a washing machine. It is enough to read the instructions once to understand how to use the equipment, and there will be no further problems. Housewives who have previously dealt with machines from other brands will definitely figure out how to turn on a Beko washing machine. For beginners, we will describe the principle by which the equipment starts up, discuss how to set the desired mode and start washing.

Getting started right

It is very important to properly start the washing machine for the first time after purchase. Before installing the machine, be sure to remove the transportation bolts. The screws secure the tank, thus protecting it from damage when transporting the washing machine. Next, you should connect the equipment to communications and check the reliability of the connections.

After checking that the washing machine is ready for use, you can start washing. The hatch door opens and things are placed in the drum. Then the powder is poured into the tray; it is important not to exceed the dosage indicated on the packaging (usually 100 grams per wash cycle).

The dispenser has several compartments. One is for detergent, the other is for conditioner. This should definitely be taken into account when loading each of the compounds into the appropriate section. Next, you can plug the machine into the network, press the network button, turn the programmer to the desired mode and use the “Start” button.

Experts recommend running the machine “idle” for the first time, with an empty drum, but with powder, so that the equipment is “washed” from the inside.

If after starting the cycle the machine does not even think about starting work, you may not have closed the hatch tightly.It is necessary to check whether the door is “blocked”. The main task of the user during the first wash is to ensure that the machine operates in normal mode - does not make noise, does not hum, does not leak, and regularly draws and drains water.

Thus, for the first time you need to start the wash without loading clothes into the drum, but with detergent. The machine will be washed from factory dirt, and the unpleasant “chemical” aroma picked up from new washing machines will disappear. Afterwards, the machine will be ready to accept a batch of items for cleaning.

Setting up the washing algorithm

The first wash is carried out using any of the long programs and without laundry in the drum. Next, the user will have to select the optimal cleaning mode, focusing on the type of fabric and the intensity of contamination of things. It became clear how to turn on the Beko washing machine, but what about starting the necessary washing parameters?

Inexperienced users may be confused by numerous keys, incomprehensible icons, indicators, and touch sensors. That is why it is first important to read the instructions for a specific SMA Beko model, understand what the symbols on the control panel mean, what the LEDs are responsible for, and why additional buttons are needed.

Standard procedure for starting an automatic machine:

• turn on the washing machine;
• open the valve responsible for the water supply;
• put a batch of things in the drum;
• close the hatch tightly;
• pull out the detergent drawer;
• add powder, add rinse aid (if necessary);
• press the machine’s network button;
• use the selector knob to select the desired washing program;
• start the cycle by pressing the Start/Pause button.

When the machine finishes washing, you don’t need to immediately try to open the hatch.The door will unlock only a few minutes after the process is completed.

You should choose the mode carefully. If you wash a woolen item on the “Cotton” program, it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid deformation of the item. For delicate fabrics, special washing parameters are provided, for thicker fabrics - other conditions.

Adding detergents

There are also specific instructions regarding the dosage of powder and conditioner. It is important not to add too much or too little detergent, as this will reduce the quality of the wash.

The dosage of the formulations is prescribed on their packaging, and special measuring devices (a glass or spoon) will help you not make a mistake with the quantity.

It is important to place the product in the correct section. Powder for the main wash is poured into the left compartment of the dispenser of Beko washing machines, rinse aid is poured into the central one, and the right one is needed when starting the “Pre-wash” mode.

Is it possible to harm equipment?

The Beko automatic machine is actually quite easy to use. The main thing is to take into account the basic recommendations for operating the equipment. It is very important to read the instructions for a specific Beko washing machine model, understand the features of its control, and remember the basic rules.

A few “tips” for beginners:

• do not exceed the maximum permissible load weight, but also do not “drive” the machine with a practically empty drum;
• wipe the washing machine at the end of the cycle, leave the hatch open and the dispenser pulled out for ventilation;
• do not put anything on the machine;
• Do not try to adjust the cycle parameters after the equipment has filled with water and started washing. This may cause electronic failure;
• measure the degree of hardness of tap water and purchase detergents that will help avoid the formation of limescale on the “insides” of the washing machine.

Now it’s clear how to start washing on Beko automatic machines. It is important not only to install and connect the equipment correctly, but also to follow basic recommendations for further operation: do not overload the equipment, select the washing mode based on the laundry being placed in the drum, and buy high-quality detergents.

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