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Cleaning and servicing
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8.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that
the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are
not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean-
ing products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents
in conjunction with aluminium parts in the interior of the
appliance may cause explosions.
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Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic
cleaning agents. In particular, do not use commer-
cial or industrial cleaning agents in conjunction with
aluminium parts, e.g. grease filter on extractor
hoods.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch
off the fuse in the fuse box.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
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Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges.
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Carefully clean the appliance interior.
1.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
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"Cleaning products", Page 7
2.
Clean as follows, depending on the surface:
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Clean stainless steel surfaces in the direction of
the finish using a sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
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Clean painted surfaces using a damp sponge
cloth and hot soapy water.
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Clean aluminium using a soft cloth and glass
cleaner.
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Clean plastic using a soft cloth and glass
cleaner.
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Clean glass using a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
4.
Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning
product to stainless steel surfaces using a soft
cloth.
You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products
from the after-sales service or the online shop.
8.3 Cleaning controls
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock.
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Do not use wet sponge cloths.
1.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
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"Cleaning products", Page 7
2.
Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
8.4 Opening the filter cover
1.
Grip the filter cover in the middle and pull it up-
wards.
2.
Fold the filter cover forwards.
8.5 Removing the grease filter
1.
Open the locking mechanism and fold the grease fil-
ter forwards.
2.
Remove the grease filters from the holders.
To prevent grease from dripping, hold the grease fil-
ters horizontally.