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Cleaning and servicing
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10 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
10.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
content.
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Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
sponges.
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Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
pliance while it is hot.
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Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
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Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
10.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The heat-sealing bar in the vacuum-sealing compart-
ment becomes extremely hot if the appliance is used
frequently and there are long heat-sealing times.
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Never touch the hot heat-sealing bar.
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Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
Requirements
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The appliance is switched off.
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Ensure that the heat-sealing bar in the vacuum-seal-
ing compartment has cooled down.
1.
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and neutral
cleaning agents, such as washing-up liquid and wa-
ter.
During cleaning, ensure that no water or other liquid
gets into the vacuum-sealing compartment or, in
particular, into the vacuum pump's air outlet.
Never spray the inside or outside of the appliance
with water.
2.
Leave the appliance and accessory parts to fully dry
after they have been cleaned.
10.3 Cleaning the glass front and glass lid
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Clean the glass front and the glass lid with glass
cleaner and a soft cloth.
Do not use any abrasive sponges that may scratch
or any glass scrapers.
10.4 Cleaning the stainless steel vacuum-
sealing compartment
1.
Always remove limescale, grease, starch or albumin
stains immediately. Corrosion can form under such
stains.
2.
Clean with water and some washing-up liquid.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
10.5 Cleaning the plastic control panel
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Clean the control panel using a soft cloth.
Do not use any abrasive sponges that may scratch
or any glass scrapers.
10.6 Cleaning the heat-sealing bar
ATTENTION!
Cleaning in the dishwasher leads to damage.
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Never clean the appliance components in the dish-
washer.
1.
Remove the remaining film from the heat-sealing
bar.
2.
Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the
heat-sealing bar.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
10.7 Cleaning the accessories
ATTENTION!
Cleaning in the dishwasher leads to damage.
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Never clean the appliance components in the dish-
washer.
1.
Clean using a sponge cloth and hot soapy water in
the direction of the finish.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
11 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself.
Read the troubleshooting information before contacting
after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.
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If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
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Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the
appliance.
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If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufac-
turer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified per-
son in order to prevent any risk.
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