Should I do a service wash on a new washing machine?

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Advice on first wash for new BEKO WME8227

The problem

The owner of a new BEKO WME8227 washing machine asked whether a cleaning wash should be run before first use to remove any dirt or grease and to confirm the machine is working properly.

Likely cause

No fault was reported. The discussion suggests this was a precautionary first-use clean rather than a repair issue.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was to check the instruction book first, as it should say whether an empty initial wash is recommended and which programme to use. If carried out, a wash with detergent and no laundry in was considered sufficient, with 60°C suggested as more than enough; a 40°C or even a quick wash was also said to be likely adequate. The long hottest cotton wash was not specifically recommended as necessary.

Checks to try

• Consult the instruction book for first-use guidance
• Run an empty wash with detergent if desired

Parts or tools mentioned

• Detergent