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21.2 Cleaning the appliance
In order to avoid damaging the appliance, clean your
appliance only as specified, and using suitable clean-
ing products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched be-
come hot during use.
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Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid
touching heating elements.
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Young children under 8 years of age must be kept
away from the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch
fire.
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Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the
food residues and remnants from the cooking com-
partment, heating elements and accessories.
Requirement:
Read the information on cleaning
agents.
1.
Clean the appliance using hot soapy water and a
dish cloth.
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For some surfaces, you can use alternative
cleaning agents.
"Suitable cleaning agents", Page 23
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
21.3 Cleaning controls
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not detach the control knobs to clean them.
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Do not use wet sponge cloths.
1.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning
agents.
2.
Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
21.4 Potential stains
In order to avoid these stains, clean the hob with a
damp dish cloth and dry it with a cloth.
Dam-
age
Cause
Action
Stains Limescale
and water
marks
Only clean the hob when it has
cooled down sufficiently.
You can use a cleaning agent
suitable for glass-ceramic hobs.
Stains Sugar, rice
starch or
plastic
Clean immediately.
Use a glass scraper.
21.5 Cleaning the hob
Clean the hob after every use to stop cooking residues
from getting burnt on.
Requirement:
The hob must be cold.
1.
Remove heavy soiling using a glass scraper.
2.
Clean the hob with a cleaning product for glass
ceramic.
Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging of
the cleaning product.
Tip:
You can achieve good cleaning results using a
special sponge for glass ceramic.
21.6 Cleaning the hob surround
If the hob frame is dirty or stained after use, clean this.
Note:
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Clean the hob frame with hot soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
22 Self-cleaning
With the self-cleaning cleaning function, the cooking
compartment is cleaned virtually automatically.
Use the cleaning function to clean the cooking com-
partment every two to three months. The cleaning func-
tion can be used more often, if required. The cleaning
function requires approx. 2.5–4.8 kilowatt hours.
22.1 Preparing the appliance for the
cleaning function
Carefully prepare the appliance in order to achieve a
good cleaning result.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cooking com-
partment may catch fire.
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Never store combustible objects in the cooking
compartment.
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If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched
off or the plug must be pulled out and the door
must be held closed in order to stifle any flames.
The outside of the appliance gets very hot when the
cleaning function is in progress.
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Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea towels, on
the door handle.
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Leave the front of the appliance clear.
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Keep children at a safe distance.
Loose food residue, fat and meat juices may ignite
while the cleaning function is running.
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Before starting the cleaning function each time, re-
move coarse dirt from the cooking compartment.
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Never clean accessories as well.
If the door seal is damaged, a large amount of heat is
generated around the door.
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Do not scrub or remove the seal.
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Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged
or missing.
1.
Remove accessories and cookware from the cook-
ing compartment.
2.
Detach the shelf supports and remove them from
the cooking compartment.
