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Post# 360527   6/30/2009 at 02:33 (5,385 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        

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Well my silly mother washed a blanket that was not machine washable in her TOL Beko last week. It left the machine with most of the blanket under the drum and in the pipes and pumps (powerjet model) blocking everything totally including the drain.

So today myself and Lavamatjon will be over to Derby to strip it down and tub out job to get the thing cleaned out. You can't even turn the drum by hand its so thick with blanket remains underneath lol

I've done a complete strip down of this model as I have the same one and its nicely put together for working on.

Will post some pics of it soon.
Steve





Post# 360537 , Reply# 1   6/30/2009 at 04:06 (5,385 days old) by dyson2drums (United Kingdom)        

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what model is it?
cool, that you're going to get it up and running again.


Post# 360539 , Reply# 2   6/30/2009 at 04:35 (5,385 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
model

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Its a wma745s. I have the wma765s . I bought the Beko for mum and dad to replace the Hoover Classica when the kitchen was refitted. They are well pleased with it and after using it myself when i looked after the house while they were on hols,I got the 1600 spin one myself which is about 4 yrs old. Love it. Beko never advertised the fact it had a powerjet so that was a nice suprise.

Post# 363876 , Reply# 3   7/14/2009 at 11:34 (5,371 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Pics

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It's taken me some time to sort this. The mess inside this blanket made was unbeliveable. Anyway I've got a few pics and done some vids of this machine.
Steve


Post# 363877 , Reply# 4   7/14/2009 at 11:36 (5,371 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Putting back together

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This is a great machine to work on. It all comes apart in a nice order and you can access everything easily should you need to change any part.

Post# 363878 , Reply# 5   7/14/2009 at 11:38 (5,371 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
vids

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I've done a vid of a 30 min quickwash.

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Post# 363879 , Reply# 6   7/14/2009 at 11:40 (5,371 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
rinse

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First rinse with powerjet on. Sorry I can't get the spin video sorted at the mo but will get one uploaded soon.

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Post# 363890 , Reply# 7   7/14/2009 at 13:03 (5,371 days old) by matchboxpaul (U.K)        

congrats on a good repair.

yep - appears to have left a lovely red rugsworth of fluff inside the machine.

I remember, when at university, one of my housemates washed one of her throwy, shawly things into the hoover classica we had.

Bad move - machine wasnt damaged, but the shawl was.

what was once a very expensive garment had turned into nothing but a latice framework, as all the fluff, which gave it its lovely feel and look, had been washed and spun off.

we were all in stitches, but heather was a wee bit upset - the picture of her taking this garment out of the washer and holding it up in the air and being able to see through it! priceless!!!

paul
p.s wuld post a picture of the Beko I am forced to use, but it would horrify you.


Post# 364035 , Reply# 8   7/15/2009 at 00:11 (5,371 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia)        

I did not know that Beko machines offered a powerjet. It is a pretty cool feature.

I have a Hootag ( A Maytag badged Hoover front loader for the Australian market ) and it has a power jet. I like how it gets all the detergent out of the bottom of the drum and worked into the load.

All the Electrolux front loaders in Australia have Jetsystem, but the Simpson models (made by Electrolux) dont.

What other models have a recirculating jet?


Post# 364081 , Reply# 9   7/15/2009 at 07:50 (5,370 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Powerjet

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Yes Beko did not put any info on the specs of this machine that it has a powerjet. It was only this model that was fitted with it- WMA745 and 765. As far as I know current models don't have one. I guess the main powerjet machines in the UK were the Zanussi, AEG, Hoover/Candy machines though Hoover Candy seem to not use them now. It does distribute all the detergent very well and helps with rinsing, plus It makes for more fun!

Steve


Post# 364083 , Reply# 10   7/15/2009 at 07:59 (5,370 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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I have to say that it is one of the reasons I bought the Electrolux we left in our rental property

Post# 364299 , Reply# 11   7/15/2009 at 20:02 (5,370 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi .
Great Beko you have there( the powerjet model )
Please could you tell me if you know whether -Beko WMXD760W has a powerjet also..
I am considering buying this model however there is no indication that it has a powerjet.
Thank you and good luck with your " operation blanket" restore.
Regards. Louis.


Post# 364576 , Reply# 12   7/16/2009 at 13:28 (5,369 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Powerjet

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Louis I really don't know about the WMXD760W. I've checked the parts lists for this model but the pump system is not currently listed so I can't tell. You'd have too look at the machine and check for the port in the door gasket.
Steve


Post# 364944 , Reply# 13   7/17/2009 at 17:52 (5,368 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi Steve.
Thank you for replying.
That Beko machine/model Im after is only available on the internet. I think its dicontinued now but its the one I want.
So, buying it without actually seeing it, is what I will be doing.
If it has a powerjet then its a bonus.
Many Thanks again.
Regards.
Louis.


Post# 364948 , Reply# 14   7/17/2009 at 17:55 (5,368 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Sorry Steve .
-I meant to say -Discontinued not dicontinued !
Ooops !


Post# 364951 , Reply# 15   7/17/2009 at 18:02 (5,368 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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Mum bought a 7kg/1200 spin version of this machine badged Fisher & Paykel. Once the initial issue of not pumping out was fixed, it has been fantastic. Has deep rinses and is incredibly quiet.

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Post# 364999 , Reply# 16   7/17/2009 at 21:18 (5,368 days old) by hotpointwf220 ()        

the WMXD760 is exclusive to the net i think.

Post# 365097 , Reply# 17   7/18/2009 at 06:32 (5,367 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
WMXD760

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Louis, i've done a bit more digging looking at parts and it appears the WMXD760 does have a powerjet as the replacement pump is listed as fitting the WMXD760 WMA745 and 765 with the twin pump unit.
Steve


Post# 365161 , Reply# 18   7/18/2009 at 13:00 (5,367 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi Steve.
Wow ! Thank you so much for finding this out for me.
I could'nt find any info about a powerjet for this Beko model anywhere .
And I looked .....Everywhere !
Im including a pic of WMXD760W to this message.
Im definately going to get it now.
I will post pics when I get it.
Many thanks.
Kindest Regards.
Louis.


Post# 365173 , Reply# 19   7/18/2009 at 13:27 (5,367 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi ronhic.
Thanks for the link.
I did see other "Beko" models all re-badged as F&P.
My mum has a Beko 7kg 1200 spin WM7127W .
The drum is huge for a front loader.
Great rinses on these machines too.
She loves it .
Kindest regards.
Louis.


Post# 365193 , Reply# 20   7/18/2009 at 15:43 (5,367 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Beko

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Well I hope the parts lists are right Louis lol. I can't link you to my trade site info but if you look on www.partmaster.co.uk... for the pump on a wmxd760 it also clearly shows the same twin pump unit mine has. Link below.

Yeah the rinses are deep and thorough. Big drum with lovely shaped paddles. Wash times are very long unless you press the quickwash button which cuts rinses to two and wash time is much shorter. Works well still.

Steve


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Post# 365202 , Reply# 21   7/18/2009 at 17:22 (5,367 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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Louis,

These models get good performance reviews from both Choice and Which and the mere fact that Zodawash has had one apart and says that they are ok to work on is a good thing in my opinion. It sounds as if they were made to be 'repairable' rather than 'disposable'.

Mum tends to use her 'daily wash 40' cycle quite a lot as she rarely has full loads anymore. On her machine it is an hour. 20-25min wash, 3 rinses and 1000rpm spin. Pressing quick wash reduces the rinses to 2 and the overall time to about 46min...


Post# 365261 , Reply# 22   7/18/2009 at 22:51 (5,367 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi Steve.
Thanks for the parts link.
I also tried to look for a door seal/gasket for the Beko WMXD760W to see if it had the "hole " in the top of it !
What am I like ? haha!
Could'nt find a seal on that link though.
But Thanks anyway for your help.
Much appreciated.
Louis.

Hi Ronhic-
Please may I ask if that is you in the photo ?
And what have you just baked ?
Looks like 17 cheese scones ! If they are .....
Send me the recipe. Please.
Thanks.
Louis.


Post# 365316 , Reply# 23   7/19/2009 at 04:50 (5,366 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Beko

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The thing I like about these machines is alot of thought seems to have gone into them. It is not a oh its broken toss it away machine. Everything is easily obtainable, fixable and its put together like a piece of mechano lol. The electrics like the motor pumps etc are all covered in plastic in case of water leaks so they dont short out, the sides of the machine are insulated to reduce noise and you can strip it down very quickly to just a frame and put it back together easily. Parts are very reasonable including the main module which is far cheaper than most other makes and again is at the top of the machine so out of waters way.

If it has a down side i'd say the facia and worktop mark easily if its silver coloured

I can't rate the matching dryer as highly because I find it hopeless at drying bedding. It just rolls into a ball and you end up having to hang it up in the end.The reverse action is not very efficient.


Post# 365798 , Reply# 24   7/20/2009 at 23:31 (5,365 days old) by deeprinser ()        

Hi Steve.
Can you help ?
Is this a Beko re-badged as Finlux ?
I had a Finlux TV in the early 80's but never heard of them in the domestic (white goods ) appliance market.
FWM167JW -The "J" suggests jet perhaps .
Im always interested when re-badged machines pop up.
Many thanks.
Louis.


Post# 365854 , Reply# 25   7/21/2009 at 08:01 (5,364 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Finlux

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They are not Beko machines, Finlux washers are made by Vestel of Turkey,one of Beko's rivals. Hence a similar look to most of their white goods ranges.
Steve


Post# 365982 , Reply# 26   7/21/2009 at 16:53 (5,364 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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You learn something every day.

I didn't know that there was another Turkish manufacturer.

Does anyone have experience of them?


Post# 366122 , Reply# 27   7/22/2009 at 04:34 (5,363 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
Vestel

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Vestel have 10% of the Appliance market in Europe. Their website in English is in the link below. No idea about what their products are like but probably much like Beko. They sell Finlux LCD tv's in the UK i've looked at some last week but I've not seen any other products though haven't really been looking for them lol.

Steve


Post# 366123 , Reply# 28   7/22/2009 at 04:35 (5,363 days old) by zodawash (Lincolnshire,United Kingdom)        
vestel link

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Whoops missed the link out

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Post# 366131 , Reply# 29   7/22/2009 at 06:10 (5,363 days old) by mrx ()        

Harvey Norman in Ireland is suddenly selling Finlux washing machines and dishwashers as their BOL 'value' range. I've no idea what the quality is like, but I suspect quite a lot of consumers here won't touch them with a barge poll simply because the brand is unknown.

They seem to have replaced the Indesit/Hotpoint BOL machines in their stores.

Even Gorenje, which makes some rather nice machines at their TOL, seems to struggle badly to convince anyone that they're not cheap junk.




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