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12.6 Care
Use only dishwashing liquid or commercial cleaning agents,
always taking care to follow the instructions for use, and test
the cleaning agent to make sure it is suitable.
The following applies for their care
• clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) using hot water up to 60°C
and mild washing-up liquid
Cleaning products not recommended for use
- abrasive cleaning agents (scratch the surface)
- cleaning agents that contain acetone (immediately damage
the plastic)
- dry cleaning products
- diluents
Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose.
Using cleaning materials sparingly. Aggressive cleansers, such
as wheel rim cleaners, damage the environment.
Ensure that there is a suf
ficient exchange of air to avoid
damages due to the build-up of condensation!
To ensure the ideal air exchange, open all of the cupboard
and wall cabinet doors when airing and reheating the van.
A high level of humidity can cause the edge of the mirror to
corrode. After airing, dry any remaining damp spots with a
cloth that has not been sprayed with or dipped in cleaning
agents.
Air the van as required in an energy-conscious manner.
Although this means that some heating energy will be lost,
it is in the interests of a healthy room temperature and to
prevent any damage from moisture. What is important is
to ensure that the loss of heating energy is kept as low as
possible. This is best achieved by airing intensively for a brief
period at regular intervals. Therefore, you should open the
skylights, windows and doors as far as possible for a short
time, thus creating a draft. After approx. 10 to 15 minutes
the stale, moist air in the room will be replaced by fresh,
dry air which, after heating up, can again absorb additional
water vapour.
- alcohols
- aggressive or solvent-based cleaners
- cleaners from the chemical group such as
ketone, ester and aromatic solvents
- aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. all automotive fuels)
Direct contact with plastics such as PVC, soft PVC and similar
products (e.g. stickers) must be avoided at all cost.
It is not possible to avoid transmitting plasticizers when sol
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vent-based contents come into contact with the aforementi
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oned plastics and this causes the parts to become brittle.
