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Keeping the appliance clean
Always keep the appliance clean and remove dirt immediately
so that stubborn deposits of dirt do not build up.
:
Risk of fire!
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food
remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and
accessories.
Clean the cooking compartment after each use. This will ensure
that dirt cannot be baked on.
Always remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin
(e.g. egg white) immediately.
Use the universal pan for baking very moist cakes.
Use suitable ovenware for roasting, e.g. a roasting dish.
Ceramic hob*
(depending on
appliance model)
Care: Protective/care products for
ceramics
Cleaning: Cleaning agents suitable for
ceramics.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the
packaging.
:
Glass scraper for stubborn dirt:
Remove the protective cover and clean
using the blade only. Caution: The blade
is very sharp. Risk of injury.
Cover the blade again after cleaning.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
Glass hob*
(depending on
appliance model)
Care: Protective/care products for glass
Cleaning: Cleaning agents for glass.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the
packaging.
:
Glass scraper for stubborn dirt:
Remove the protective cover and clean
using the blade only. Caution: The blade
is very sharp. Risk of injury.
Cover the blade again after cleaning.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
Glass panel
Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth.
Do not use the glass scraper.
The door can be removed to facilitate
cleaning. To find out how to do this,
please refer to the section
Removing and
refitting the oven door
.
Childproof lock*
(depending on
appliance model)
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth.
If a childproof lock has been fitted to the
oven door, it must be removed before
cleaning.
If it is very dirty, the childproof lock will
not work properly.
Seal
Do not remove.
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth. Do not scour.
Cooking zone
Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution:
Clean with a dish cloth.
For stubborn dirt, use a stainless steel
scouring pad or oven cleaner.
Only use when the cooking compartment
is cold.
:
Please use the self-cleaning function
to clean self-cleaning surfaces. To find
out how to do this, please refer to the
section
Self-cleaning
.
Caution! Never use oven cleaner on self-
cleaning surfaces.
Glass cover for the
oven light
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth.
Zone
Cleaning agent
* Optional (available for some appliances, depending on the
appliance model)
Shelf
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth or a brush.
You can remove the shelves for cleaning.
To find out how to do this, please refer to
the section
Removing and refitting
shelves
.
Telescoping extension rails*
(depending on appliance model)
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth or a brush.
Do not remove the lubricant from the
extension rails. It is best to clean them
when they are pushed in. Do not soak,
clean in the dishwasher, or clean in the
oven as part of the self-cleaning pro-
gramme. This may damage the shelves
and they may no longer work properly as
a result.
Accessories
Hot soapy water:
Soak and then clean with a dish cloth or
a brush.
Aluminium baking tray*:
(depending on appliance model)
Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
Never use oven cleaner.
To prevent scratches, never touch the
metal surfaces with a knife or a similar
sharp object.
Harsh cleaning products, scratchy
sponges and rough cleaning cloths are
not suitable. Otherwise, you may scratch
the surface.
Rotary spit*
(depending on appliance model)
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth or a brush. Do not
clean in the dishwasher.
Meat thermometer*
(depending on appliance model)
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth or a brush. Do not
clean in the dishwasher.
Plinth drawer*
(depending on
appliance model)
Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth.
Zone
Cleaning agent
* Optional (available for some appliances, depending on the
appliance model)
