Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
:
Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if touch
live components.
Turn the programme selector to
Û
(Off)
.
Pull out the mains plug.
Caution!
Fire and explosion hazard!
Toxic vapours can be produced by
cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Caution!
The appliance may be damaged!
Cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage
surfaces and components in the
appliance.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Appliance housing/control
panel
■
Remove the detergent residue
immediately.
■
Wipe the housing and the control
panel with a soft, damp cloth.
■
Do not use abrasive cloths, sponges
or detergents (stainless steel
cleaner).
■
Do not clean the appliance with a
water jet.
Drum
:
Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/
damage to the appliance!
Permanently washing at low
temperatures and a lack of ventilation
for the appliance may damage the drum
and cause injury.
Regularly run a programme for cleaning
the drum or wash at temperatures of at
least 60ºC.
Leave the appliance to dry after every
operation with the door open, and leave
the detergent drawer to dry.
Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do
not use steel wool.
If there are odours in the appliance, or
to clean the drum, run the
Cottons
90°C
programme without laundry.
Descaling
Descaling should not be necessary if
the detergent is measured out correctly.
However, if it is required, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the
descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
be obtained via our website or from
customer services.