Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the housing and
control panel
Risk of electric shock.
Mains voltage is present when the
washing machine is switched off
Disconnect the machine from the
electricity supply before cleaning or
maintenance.
Risk of damage due to ingress of
water.
The pressure of a water jet can
cause water to get into the washing
machine, resulting in damage to
components.
Do not spray the washing machine
with a water jet when hosing down.
Clean the housing and control panel
with a mild cleaning agent or soap
and water and dry both with a soft
cloth.
The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable stainless steel cleaning agent
following the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Damage due to cleaning agents.
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.
Do not use any of these cleaning
agents.
Cleaning the detergent
dispensing drawer
Washing at low temperatures and the
use of liquid detergent can lead to a
build-up of bacteria in the detergent
dispenser drawer.
For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.
Removing the detergent dispenser
drawer
Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release button and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
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