Cleaning the machine
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Disconnect the machine from the
electricity supply by switching off at
the wall socket and withdrawing the
plug before any cleaning and
maintenance work.
,
Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
all-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.
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The machine must not be hosed
down.
^
Clean the casing and the control
panel with a mild non-abrasive
cleaning agent or soap and water.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^
The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable stainless-steel cleaning
agent following the instructions on
the packaging.
Cleaning the porthole glass
^
From time to time you should also
clean ...
– the door glass on the inside using a
mild detergent or soap and water.
– the metal cap on the inside of the
door glass with a suitable proprietary
stainless steel cleaning agent
following the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging.
^
Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
The pre-wash and main wash
compartments of the detergent drawer
are self-cleaning. However, for hygiene
reasons the entire detergent drawer
should be cleaned as follows on a
regular basis.
^
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
^
Clean the detergent drawer with hot
water.
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