Cleaning functions en
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Area Suitable cleaning agents Information
Rails ¡ Hot soapy water Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool.
Note:To clean thoroughly, detach the rails.
→"Rails", Page28
Accessories ¡ Hot soapy water
¡ Oven cleaner
Soak any heavily soiled areas and use a brush or steel wool.
Enamelled accessories are dishwasher-safe.
Water tank ¡ Hot soapy water To remove residual detergent after cleaning, rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
To dry the water tank after cleaning, leave the water tank to dry with
the lid open. Dry the seal on the lid.
Do not clean in the dishwasher.
17.2 Cleaning the appliance
In order to avoid damaging the appliance, you must
clean your appliance only as specified, and with suit-
able cleaning 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
products.
→"Cleaning products", Page23
1.
Clean the appliance using hot soapy water and a
dish cloth.
‒ For some surfaces, you can use alternative
cleaning agents.
→"Suitable cleaning agents", Page24
2.
Dry with a soft cloth.
17.3 Checking the cooking compartment
seal after cleaning
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If the cooking compartment seal is on the left or
right of the spacer , slide the cooking compart-
ment seal inwards until it is beside the spacer .
18 Cleaning functions
You can use the cleaning functions to clean the appli-
ance.
18.1 Self-cleaning function
The "Self-cleaning" function cleans the cooking com-
partment virtually automatically.
Use this cleaning function to clean the cooking com-
partment every 2 to 3 months. You can use the clean-
ing function more often, if required. The cleaning func-
tion requires approx. 2.5 - 4.7 kilowatt hours.
Preparing the appliance for the cleaning
function
To achieve a good cleaning result and prevent dam-
age, prepare the appliance carefully.
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.
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch
fire when the cleaning function is in progress.
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Before starting the cleaning function, always remove
the worst of the food residues and remnants from
the cooking compartment and accessories.
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.
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 the water tank from the appliance.
2.
Remove accessories and cookware from the cook-
ing compartment.