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13 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
13.1 Cleaning agent
To avoid damaging the different surfaces of the appli-
ance, do not use unsuitable cleaning agents.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the
appliance.
▶Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
▶Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
content.
▶Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
sponges.
▶Do not use any special cleaners if the appliance is
still warm.
Using oven cleaner in a hot cooking compartment
damages the enamel.
▶Do not use oven cleaner in the cooking compart-
ment when it is still warm.
▶Remove all food remnants from the cooking com-
partment and the appliance door before you next
heat up the appliance.
New sponge cloths contain residues from production.
▶Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
13.2 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.
▶Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid
touching heating elements.
▶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.
▶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.
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1. Clean the appliance using hot soapy water and a
dish cloth.
‒For some surfaces, you can use alternative
cleaning agents.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
14 Cleaning assistant for wet-cleaning
The cleaning assistant is a fast alternative for occasion-
ally cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning
assistant softens dirt by evaporating soapy water. This
means that dirt can be removed more easily.
14.1 Setting the cleaning assistant
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is
hot, this may create hot steam.
▶Never pour water into the cooking compartment
when the cooking compartment is hot.
Requirement:The cooking compartment must be
cooled down completely.
1. Remove the accessories from the cooking compart-
ment.
2. Add one drop of detergent to 0.4l water and pour it
onto the centre of the cooking compartment floor.
Do not use distilled water.
3. Use the function and temperature selector to set the
function.
aAfter a few seconds, the appliance starts heating
and the duration counts down.
aWhen the cooking time has counted down, a signal
sounds and the duration is at zero in the display.
4. Note:The duration is preset and cannot be
changed.
The end time cannot be delayed.
If the cooking compartment is not completely
cooled down, flashes in the display panel.
14.2 Cleaning the cooking compartment
after using it
ATTENTION!
If the cooking compartment remains damp for too long,
this results in corrosion.
▶After using the cleaning aid, wipe the cooking com-
partment and allow it to dry completely.
Requirement:The cooking compartment has cooled
down.
1. Open the appliance door and absorb the residual
water with an absorbent sponge cloth.
2. Clean smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment
with a dish cloth or a soft brush. Remove stubborn
residues with a stainless steel spiral scourer.
3. Remove limescale deposits using a vinegar-soaked
cloth. Wipe this away with clear water and use a soft
cloth to also rub underneath the door seal dry.
4. Once the cooking compartment is sufficiently clean:
‒In order to cool the cooking compartment, leave
the appliance door open in the detent position
for approx.one hour.
‒To dry the cooking compartment more quickly,
heat up the appliance with the door open with 3D
hot air and 50°C for approx.five minutes.