Washing modes and times in the Beko automatic washing machine

Basic modes

Pictures take up less space, they are more impressive and are more suitable for the modern design of automatic washing machines (WMA). But their understanding is often difficult: not everyone will guess the first time what this or that picture means—instructions are used to decipher it. And most importantly, hand-drawn symbols are not standardized - each manufacturer is free to create them at his own discretion.

The Beko washing machine may not look so impressive because of the inscriptions, but they make operation as comfortable as possible. But the inscription is not a carrier of all the information - the names of the modes do not indicate either temperature or speed. Before you turn on programs, you should read their descriptions to know what they are suitable for.

The duration of the programs given in the table is approximate, it is different for each model. You can find out the exact time in the instructions for a specific model.

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What other useful features does the Beko SMA have?

Manufacturers are constantly improving washing machines, giving them new functions. Thanks to new developments, Beko machines have acquired the following capabilities:

conclusions

Inexpensive washing machines are an excellent option for those who value, above all, the comfortable use of the device and good washing quality. Budget models are easy to use, have good energy efficiency and the most necessary work programs, without unnecessary frills and expensive content, everything is just something that you can definitely use every day.

Good spin

As I have repeatedly noted, inexpensive devices cannot boast of high-quality spin, usually its level is B-C class. In this case, two washing machines have a Class C spin – BEKO WKB61001U and Candy GC41051D. This is a very small figure, but better than the ATLANT 50Y88 with its D class and 800 rpm.

And again, ATLANT 50Y88 comes first here - only this unit is protected from power surges. Agree that this is a very necessary property of the machine, since electrical appliances often fly due to changing voltage in the network.

Washing modes and times in the Beko washing machine

The manufacturers of the Beko washing machine made sure that the user does not have to think for a long time about which program to choose. Therefore, we equipped the control panel not with icons, but with names of modes and functions. You can only find standard symbols for washing modes on SM Veko, like other brands.

Now you don't have to guess what the symbols mean, each program is signed. However, this does not provide information about how long it lasts or what its characteristics are.

About the basic washing programs of Veko options

• 40'40° halving the washing time - 40 minutes, not 80, which is facilitated by the additional revolutions of the Beko machine drum and a constant temperature of 40 degrees,
• Delicate washing mode for knitwear and viscose products, implying smooth drum movements. The program protects the material from abrasion and the color from fading,
• for children's clothing, several washing and rinsing cycles are combined, the mode is optimal for the clothes of those who suffer from allergic manifestations,
• a special program for dark fabrics involves low temperature and low spin speed with a large volume of water to protect items from possible shedding; for maximum effect, it is recommended to use detergent products in liquid form,
• For cashmere and silk, the Beko machine has a hand wash cycle that uses less water. This blocks increased moisture absorption of fabric fibers and protects them from deformation and stretching,
• The mode for woolen products allows for the most gentle care for them, protecting them from pilling and matting,
• mode for goods with down and feather fillings - for options with a drum capacity of 9 kilograms or more. Along with washing things, feather mites and their metabolic products are eliminated,
• The Beko washing machine's self-cleaning program treats the hoses, drum and detergent trays at a temperature of 70 degrees, removing mold,
• the shirt washing mode helps in washing problem areas of products without damaging the material, drum speeds maintain balance at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees,
• fitness program - for processing sportswear made of cotton and synthetics at a temperature of 40 degrees,
• eco 20°C – for items made of cotton fabrics with slight dirt. Saves up to 80% of energy when compared to a standard cotton cycle, and liquid or gel laundry products are the optimal solution.

Descriptions and designations of Beko washing modes

By reading the operating instructions, you can find out in detail what a particular program means. But this is not always possible if the equipment was not purchased new or the instructions are lost. Therefore, in the table below we will look at the main modes and functions of the Beko machine.

Program table: main

*The table gives approximate figures; they depend on the model of the machine. Look at the instructions - the description of the programs should indicate their duration. If not, then focus on the ranges given above.

Additional Beko modes

Useful features of the Beko washing machine

As technology develops, new features are added. Useful developments from Beko are listed below in the table.

Advantages and disadvantages of Atlant CJSC products

Joint Stock Company Atlant (Belarus) was organized in 1993. The advantages of washing machines are reliability, since they are manufactured using high-quality imported parts.

The advantages include:

The devices are distinguished by their compactness. There is an Atlant washing machine with a depth of no more than 32 cm; there is always a place for this in a small apartment. The equipment comes with official operating and troubleshooting instructions.

Atlant machines do not have innovative options, for example, they do not have drying. The disadvantage is the weak spin. Some models drain water at class C level, which is considered a good indicator. The rest belong to class D - this is not the highest characteristic value.

Only commutator motors are used, hence the low cost. But they are inferior to inverter ones in efficiency, durability and performance characteristics. A number of Atlant machines belong to classes A and A+, so the owner will have to pay 10-40% more for electricity than users of class A++, A+++ equipment. There are various errors in the design, for example, when opening the hatch, a little water drips onto the floor.

Running programs

The symbols on the control panel look more stylish, the icons take up less space, but users are often confused and cannot decide which mode the symbol corresponds to. To decrypt, you constantly need instructions for the machine. Moreover, the drawings are not standardized, and each manufacturer creates them at their own discretion. This is why it is so difficult to switch from a machine of one brand to a model of another brand.

As for Beko washing machines, their control panel is full of inscriptions. Perhaps because of this, the machine does not look so stylish and impressive, but the user does not get confused in the programs. However, you will have to find out the description of the modes, namely such parameters as: washing time, water heating temperature, spin speed. Before starting the “cycle”, you should understand the purpose of special programs.

It is important to select a washing mode based on the type of fabric and the intensity of contamination.

Let's present a description of the special. programs found on Beko machines.

The duration of the cycles is approximate, in fact the time may “shift” on different Beko models. The exact washing duration, as well as the water heating temperature and spin speed when choosing a specific program, should be found in the instructions for the washing machine.

Drain pump – from RUB 1,700*

The pump is responsible for draining water from the tank. It is a housing equipped with an impeller and a motor that drives it. As a rule, pump failure is associated with debris and foreign objects getting into it. They block the rotation of the impeller, which causes either the blades to break or the motor to burn out.

SIGNS

The Beko SMA does not drain water or drains it very slowly. If the pump motor malfunctions, the sounds of its operation cannot be heard. If the motor is running, but the water drains very slowly, the reason is that the impeller blades are blocked or broken. Error H5 may appear on the SMA Beko display.

HOW TO FIX

The technician takes out the pump and inspects it. When dirty, it cleans. If the blades break or the motor burns out, the part is completely replaced.

*Prices are only for the work of the master, the new pump is paid separately.

Features and duration of various modes

Experienced housewives know that they need to wash things in different ways. The washing method depends on the composition of the fabrics, the color of the products, and the degree of contamination. Choosing the wrong method can not clean, but hopelessly ruin the item, fixing stains and dirt, giving it a yellowish and worn-out appearance. All these requirements are programmed in the machine’s operating settings.

You need to implement your knowledge and recommendations from the manufacturer of the items by choosing the correct washing scheme on the device display.

You should not set too much temperature, time, or washing intensity, exhausting things with aggressive speeds or excess detergents. This will not make them cleaner, but will wear out faster. Let's look at what functions and modes the machines have, and how to properly wash different things.

Fast

This machine mode is selected to refresh lightly soiled items - the cycle is only 15-30 minutes. The water is heated to 30-40 °, the laundry is wrung out at maximum speed. Convenient to use for sportswear. Time savings are up to 40%, but the quality of washing is significantly lower. Re-washing may be required, resulting in increased time and cost.

Cotton 95 degrees

This function simulates boiling of cotton fabrics. Heating water this way takes time - the machine runs for 2 hours.

Cotton 60 degrees

In this mode, the machine can wash cotton and linen. The washing time is just under 2 hours. This is an ideal option for washing bed linen and soiled white cotton items.

Cotton 40 degrees

The machine washes automatically in this mode for an hour and a half. It is convenient to use this function for washing items made from natural fabrics that are not very dirty.

Help: in most cases, 40° is enough to completely remove all dirt. High temperatures are not required for modern detergents and fabrics.

Synthetics

This setting is used for washing items with any amount of synthetic impurities in the composition. Most products are made from mixed fabrics. This wash lasts, depending on the temperature, from one and a half to 1 hour 50 minutes.

Delicate

Gentle washing is used for delicate fabrics and complex outfits with decorative elements. With gentle mode, things wrinkle less and jewelry stays in place. Duration – no more than an hour, temperature – 30 °.

Silk fabrics are washed for 50-60 minutes, the drum rotates weakly, spinning at low speeds.

Wool

Woolen items should be washed only in this mode - the drum rotates slowly (36-80 revolutions) and swings slightly. A minimal amount of water is poured in just to wet the loaded woolen fabrics. Temperature – no higher than 40 °. The drum is loaded to 2/3 of the volume. Rinsing in this mode is long, with repeated addition of water, the laundry is wrung out weakly. Washing duration is an hour.

Manual

Hand washing can be used for items that are not recommended to be machine washed. The drum's movements are weak; it sways rather than rotates. Low temperature (30°), high water level is used. Spin is weak or absent. Duration - about an hour.

What are the features of the renovation?

Models from Beko have design advantages that are especially useful when replacing bearings:

• The device is much easier to disassemble than most analogues from other brands.
• Usually you don't even have to take out the tank to replace the bearing.
• Simply remove the front of the tank to remove the drum. The back remains in place.
• It is necessary to remove the entire tank when the bearing is destroyed - when it is necessary to remove its remains.

What other features of disassembly:

To gain access to the front of the tank, remove the front panel. Next, unscrew the lower counterweight. Disconnect all tubes and wiring.

Advice. Before disconnecting the wires, fix the original position in the photo - this will help you later when you assemble the device.

The front of the tank is held in place by 12 clamps - all of which must be removed to access it. Now all that remains is to remove the back panel, remove the pulley mounted on the drum axle shaft, and then remove the drum itself. Please note that the bearings fit on the axle shaft with an interference fit, so it must be knocked out by carefully striking it with a rubberized hammer.

The screw connection holding the pulley on the drum shaft must not be removed.

Support programs

Each Beko washing machine has additional options that are connected to the main process. These are “Pre-wash” or “Soak”, “Additional rinse”, “Drying”, etc. Auxiliary programs are necessary to achieve maximum effect when cleaning laundry.

The meaning of prewash is that the laundry first lies in a solution of water and powder. The washing machine drum sometimes spins a couple of revolutions, and then “freezes” in place again. Thanks to soaking, it is possible to soften difficult stains and ensure their complete removal during the main wash. The auxiliary mode lasts from 15 to 40 minutes, it all depends on the Beko machine model.

Key Features

In order to make an objective comparison, you can consider the key characteristics:

The Italian company Indesit prefers to use classic style design. All models are similar to each other and differ in small external details. Almost always, washing machines from this company are painted white. The color range of household appliances from the Turkish manufacturer BEKO additionally includes gray and white.

In models from this manufacturer, the door attracts attention with its aesthetic and original appearance. The materials used in both cases are cheap plastic. This leads to the fact that it is inconvenient to press the buttons; if you press on the body, it starts to play

The color may begin to yellow or gray over time. This is less noticeable in cases where the buyer has chosen dark plastic. If we consider the build quality, then Indesit is in first place. In this case, the defect rate is low, and breakdowns rarely occur. However, both firms have the most typical problems in this area. On cars manufactured by Indesit, the handles that open the door often break. In BEKO products, motors break, drive belts break, and pressure switches malfunction. According to service centers, this company has a defect rate of 30%.

BEKO washing machines: prices

BEKO washing machines mostly belong to the budget class. Their prices start from only ten and a half thousand rubles. For this amount, for example, you can purchase a super-narrow WKB 41001 machine with a drum capacity of 4 kg, a spin speed of 1000 revolutions, fifteen main and four additional washing programs and such useful functions as automatic control of imbalance and water level.

A machine with a digital display, the innovative AquaFusion program and the function of cleaning animal hair will cost the buyer about 15 thousand rubles. An example is the WKY60831PTYW2 model.

One of the most expensive models of the brand, costing about 35 thousand, BEKO WMY-81243-PTLMB1 is characterized by reduced (-20%) energy consumption, a wide range of basic programs and additional features, high-speed spin (1200 rpm), and a comprehensive control and protection system.

“Symptoms” of typical breakdowns

Before using a Beko washing machine, study its instructions, and before disassembling it, study its structure. If you entrust your washing machine to a specialist, there is no doubt that he will quickly find the cause of the problem and offer the optimal solution to the problem. High prices for services force home craftsmen to figure out on their own what’s broken in the machine? Many problems can be fixed without the help of specialists, especially if you have tools, instructions and a diagram of the device at hand. Almost all modifications can be repaired with your own hands - WKB 51001 M, WKB 61031 PTYA, WKB 61001 Y, etc.

Considering the prices for repair work, why not try to cope without the participation of specialists, especially if the washing machine is 10 years old and it’s no longer so scary if it breaks completely: it’s still time to update the “park”. Below are typical breakdowns that owners of Turkish washing machines encounter:

1. The water does not heat up to the value provided by the program or set by the user. Items are washed in cool water, regardless of the program. The opposite effect is also possible - overheating of water above the desired temperature.
2. The liquid slowly fills the washer. Or it doesn't flood at all.
3. The Beko washing machine does not start due to an uncovered hatch.
4. At the end of the cycle, the liquid is not drained. This condition may be accompanied by a strong hum.
5. The drum makes a loud noise as it rotates.
6. Programs and modes do not start, and the indicators all blink at the same time. Or the light is on, but the SMA does not start washing.
7. Pressing the start button does not start the machine, but the power cord is plugged into the outlet.
8. Beko washing machine models that have a display display error codes - H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 and H7. SMA does not work in this case.

These are not all the “symptoms” of problems that occur with Veko machines - we have listed the most common ones. Let's look further at how to fix the most common breakdowns.

How to set the program?

The user manual describes the algorithm for starting the desired washing mode. You can select a program with automatically set parameters (temperature, cycle duration, spin speed) or adjust the conditions at your discretion.

It is possible to take the basic mode as a basis and add the necessary options, change the water heating temperature, and the spin speed.

The washing program is selected using the selector knob. The temperature is set by turning the second switch, spin by pressing the key. Then the “Start” button is pressed. The duration of a cycle consists of the time of all processes included in it.

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Convenience and improving reliability are the secret to the success of Veko washing machines

The use of the Veko technique is very comfortable, thanks to several significant improvements:

Veko washing machines are thought out with precision down to the smallest detail!

Veko washing machines: deciphering error codes

Not every Veko washing machine has an error display; some have one or another indicator on:

The error codes described above will help you independently identify breakdowns and eliminate their causes.

What you should pay special attention to

Both when starting the machine for the first time, and during its further operation, it is necessary to follow certain rules that will help the washing be of better quality and the machine to work much longer.

Unusual sounds after starting the cycle indicate a malfunction or that there are foreign objects in the machine that are interfering with its normal operation. A lit indicator or an error code that appears will help determine its nature and take corrective measures without leading to the need for repairs.

Most modern machines, for example models LG, Burning, Miele, Samsung, Haier, Hotpoint, Atlant, are equipped with special sensors that signal when there is a danger of drum overload. In this case, you need to remove unnecessary things from it, since overloading the machine can lead to breakage of the cross.

The water inlet valve, especially when first turned on, requires periodic inspection and cleaning if necessary. Otherwise, small particles of sand and rust from the water that get into the machine can lead to pump failure or clogging of the drain system. Experts recommend using special filters that soften water or adding chemical water softeners from the first days of operation of a new machine.