Can this washer be repaired?

It does sound repairable in principle, but the symptoms suggest a serious mechanical failure, so it may not be economical on an 11-year-old machine.

Before doing anything, isolate the washer from the mains and do not try to run it again.

1. Check how the drum feels by hand Open the door and try to turn the inner drum slowly. If it is very stiff, scraping, or jammed, that points to a failed drum bearing, seized spider/drum support, or something wrapped around the drum shaft or heater area.

2. Look for signs of belt or pulley damage If you can safely remove the back panel, check whether the drive belt has burnt, frayed or partly melted. Tiny white or pale debris can sometimes be belt material or plastic/rubber from a failing drum seal or support part.

3. Check for bearing/spider failure If the drum has up-and-down play when you lift it from inside the door opening, worn bearings or a broken drum spider are strong possibilities. Either fault can cause rubbing, overheating and smoke during spin.

4. Inspect around the door seal and drum edge Look for any section where the drum has been rubbing against the seal or outer tub. That could explain the smoke and debris if the drum dropped out of alignment.

5. Consider repair cost versus age On many Beko machines, bearings/spider/tub repairs can be labour-heavy and costly. If the outer tub or drum support has failed, replacement is often more sensible than repair.

Because smoke was involved, I would strongly recommend a qualified appliance engineer to inspect it before any further use. Any mains-related work should be left to a qualified professional.

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