Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
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Warning – Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock.
Clean the appliance using a damp cloth only. Before
cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
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Warning – Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
Cleaning agents
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged
by using the wrong cleaning agent, observe the
information in the table. Do not use any of the following:
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Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
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Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content,
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Hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges,
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High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the
cleaning agents.
Removing and installing the filter
The filter must be serviced regularly in order to
guarantee efficient filtration of odours and grease.
Metal grease filter
The metal grease filters should be cleaned every
30
operating hours or at least once a month.
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Warning – Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire.
Clean the grease filter at least once a month.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
Activated charcoal filter (only in circulating-air mode)
In order to guarantee efficient odour filtration, the filter
must be serviced regularly.
The activated charcoal filters must be replaced at least
every 4 months.
Notes
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The activated charcoal filters are not included in the
delivery. The activated charcoal filters can be
obtained from specialist retailers, from our after-
sales service or from the Online Shop.
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The activated charcoal filters cannot be cleaned or
reactivated.
Removing metal grease filter
The metal grease filters filter the grease out of kitchen
steam. To keep them in good working order, the filters
should be cleaned at least once a month.
1.
Open the lock on the metal grease filters and
remove the filters from the retainer.
Notes
– When you do this, take hold of the metal grease
filters from underneath with your other hand.Make
sure that the metal grease filters do not fall and
damage the hob.
– Fat may accumulate in the bottom of the metal
grease filters. Hold the filters level to prevent fat
from dripping out.
2.
Clean the metal grease filters.
3.
Clean the inside of the appliance.
Cleaning the metal grease filter
Notes
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Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
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When cleaning the metal mesh grease filters, also
clean the holder for the metal mesh grease filters in
the appliance using a damp cloth.
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The metal mesh grease filters can be cleaned in the
dishwasher or by hand.
Area
Cleaning agent
Stainless steel
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a
soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the grind
direction only.
Special stainless steel cleaning products are
available from our after-sales service or from
specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer of
the cleaning product with a soft cloth.
Painted surfaces
Hot soapy water:
Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth/towel.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.
Aluminium and plastic Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
Glass
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass
scraper.
Controls
Hot soapy water:
Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth/towel.
Risk of electric shock caused by penetrating
moisture.
Risk of damage to the electronics from pene-
trating moisture. Never clean operating con-
trols with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.
