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2.8 Hazards and safety precautions during cleaning
Safety hazard: cleaning chemicals
Danger
Where or in what situations does the
hazard arise?
Preventive action
Risk of chemical burns or
irritation to skin, eyes and
respiratory system from
contact with cleaning
chemicals and their fumes
For all cleaning actions
Do not let cleaning chemicals come
into contact with your skin or eyes
Do not heat up the appliance if there
are cleaning chemicals inside
Never spray cleaning chemicals into
the cavity
Do not breathe in spray
Wear personal protective equipment
.
Safety hazard: contamination of foodstuffs
Danger
Where or in what situations does the
hazard arise?
Preventive action
Risk of food contamination
from cleaning chemicals
If the cavity has not been washed off
properly after cleaning.
Wash off the cavity using a clean cloth
and plenty of clean warm water, then
wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Safety hazard: heat
Danger
Where or in what situations does the
hazard arise?
Preventive action
A risk of burns from hot
surfaces
Inside the entire cavity, including all parts
that are or were inside during cooking,
such as
Racks
Containers, baking sheets, shelf grills
etc.
On the inside of the appliance door
Before starting cleaning tasks, wait
until the cavity has cooled to below
50°C / 122°F or use the 'cool down'
function to cool the cavity
Wear specified protective clothing, in
particular protective gloves
Risk of scalding from hot
steam if water is sprayed
into the hot cavity
In the entire cavity
Before starting cleaning work, wait until
the cavity has cooled to below 50°C /
122°F or use the 'Cool Down' function
to cool the cavity
Wear specified protective clothing, in
particular protective gloves
Risk of scalding from hot
steam
In front of the appliance if the cavity is
being cooled by the 'Cool Down' function
Step back from the appliance to avoid
the hot steam and vapour escaping
through the open appliance door
Do not put your head inside the cavity
