en Cleaning and maintenance
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2 Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
:Warning
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are
touched.
Switch off the device. Pull out the mains
plug.
Caution!
Fire and explosion hazard!
If solvent cleaning agents, e.g.
petroleum ether, are used in the
washing machine, components may be
damaged and toxic fumes generated.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents.
Caution!
The appliance may be damaged!
If solvent cleaning agents, e.g.
petroleum ether, are used on the
washing machine, the surfaces may be
damaged.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning
agents.
Machine housing/Control
panel
■ Immediately remove washing and
cleaning agent residue.
■ Wipe 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
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not
steel wool.
Descaling
Not required if detergent dosed
correctly. However, if this does occur,
follow the instructions of the descaling
agent manufacturer.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser
If it contains detergent or fabric softener
residue:
1. Pull out, depress insert, take out
drawer all the way.
2. Take out insert: using your finger,
press insert upwards.
3. Clean detergent dispenser and
insert with water and a brush and
dry.
4. Attach insert and lock into position
(push cylinder onto guide pin).
5. Insert detergent drawer.
Note: Leave detergent drawer open so
that residual water can evaporate.