Miele T 490 User manual

Operating instructions
for vented tumble dryer
T 490
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\}
installing or using the machine
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 939 831

Contents
Guide to the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1Switching on and loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3Selecting additional option(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programmable functions
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Correcting the drying level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Anti-crease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Activating and storing in the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Contents
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Cleaning and care
Fluff filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Problem solving guide
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
After sales service
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Future updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation - venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents
3

Guide to the appliance
General view
1Supply cable for electrical connection
2Control panel
3Door
4Venting connection, rear, right or left (supplied with the rear socket open)
5Four height-adjustable screw feet
Guide to the appliance
4

Control panel
b“I-On/0-Off” button
for switching the appliance on and off.
When the machine is switched on, the
drum light will come on as you open
the door.
c“Door” button
to open the door/cancel a programme.
This button does not stay pressed in.
d“START” button
starts a drying programme.
The indicator light:
– flashes to indicate that the pro-
gramme can be started;
– remains on once the programme has
commenced.
eAdditional option buttons
Indicator lights: on= option selected
off= option not selected
fProgramme selector
can be turned clockwise or anti-clock-
wise.
gSequence indicator and check
lights
Please consult the section “Problem
solving guide” for the check lights.
Guide to the appliance
5

Caring for the environment
Disposal of packing
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old
machine/appliance
Old machines/appliances contain ma-
terials which can be recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes. En-
sure that the machine/appliance pres-
ents no danger to children while being
stored for disposal. See the appropri-
ate advice in the “Warning and safety”
instructions.
Caring for the environment
6

Warning and safety instructions
Please read the operating instruc-
tions before using the tumble dryer
for the first time. They contain im-
portant information about the safety,
use and maintenance of the
machine. This will avoid the risk of
accidents and damage to the ma-
chine. Keep these operating in-
structions in a safe place and en-
sure that new users are familiar with
the content. Pass them on to any fu-
ture owners of the machine.
Correct usage
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been
washed in a water solution and are
marked on the manufacturer’s wash
care label as being suitable for tumble
drying.
Any other applications may be dan-
gerous. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from improper
use or operation.
Do not let small children play with
the machine and its controls or
operate it. Please supervise its use by
the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
Check for visible external damage
before installation.
Do not install or operate a damaged
machine or appliance.
Before connecting the machine,
ensure that the connection data on
the data plate (fusing, voltage and fre-
quency) matches the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a quali-
fied electrician.
The electrical safety of this ma-
chine can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
regularly tested by a qualified electri-
cian. The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of
an inadequate earthing system.
The machine is built in accordance
with current safety requirements.
Unauthorised repairs could result in un-
foreseen dangers for the user, for which
the manufacturer cannot accept respon-
sibility. Repairs should only be under-
taken by a Miele approved engineer.
Adequate ventilation is essential,
especially where another appliance
which also uses the room air (eg gas, oil
or coal fired heater, continuous flow or
other water heater) is installed in the same
or an adjacent room. To ensure safe oper-
ation, and to prevent gases given off by
these appliances being drawn back into
the room, an underpressure of 0.04 mbar
is the maximum permissible. Ventilation
can be maintained by air inlets which can-
not be blocked, in windows, doors and
outside wall vents, or by an automatic win-
dow opening arrangement when the
tumble dryer is switched on. If in doubt,
the advice of a competent builder, or for
gas, a “Corgi” installer (in UK) must be
sought.
Warning and safety instructions
7

For safety reasons, do not use an ex-
tension cable. There is a danger of
overheating.
In the event of a fault, or for clean-
ing purposes, the machine is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is withdrawn.
Faulty components must only be
exchanged for Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted
can the safety standards of the ma-
chine be guaranteed.
Use
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may
drop below freezing, as temperatures
below zero could damage the ma-
chine.
A suitable ducting system must be
installed before operating this
vented dryer.
The exhaust air must not be
vented into a chimney or vent flue
which is in use, nor should it be con-
nected to ducting which ventilates
rooms with fireplaces. It would be dan-
gerous if smoke or exhaust fumes were
drawn back into the room.
Always close the door after use to
avoid the danger of:
– someone leaning on the door which
could cause the machine to tip;
– children climbing into the machine or
hiding objects in it.
There is a danger of fire with fab-
rics which:
– contain rubber, foam rubber or rub-
ber-like materials;
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents;
– have been splashed with hair lac-
quer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar;
– also padded items (eg cushions,
jackets) which have been damaged,
as the padding could fall out and
catch fire;
– are soiled with grease or oil.
Warning and safety instructions
8

In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infesta-
tion by cockroaches or other vermin,
pay particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any dam-
age which may be caused by cock-
roaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by
Miele. If other parts are used, guaran-
tee, performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Disposing of your old machine
Before discarding an old machine,
unplug it and render the plug use-
less. Cut off the cable directly behind
the appliance to prevent misuse.
Warning and safety instructions
9

Brief instructions
Brief description
Programmes are selected by turning
the programme selector and can be
supplemented by pressing the addi-
tional option buttons.
Press the “START” button to begin a
programme.
The indicator lights in the sequence dis-
play (on the right hand side of the con-
trol panel) show which stage has been
reached in the programme.
The Sensitive system automatically ad-
justs drying to suit the water quality
and ensure more precise results.
The Novotronic controls measure and
register the conductivity of the water
and compensate for variations to
achieve a uniform residual moisture
level.
The automatic reversing action turns
the drum clockwise and anti-clockwise
to loosen the laundry and prevent
uneven drying, ensuring good results.
Once the required degree of dryness is
achieved, the laundry is allowed to cool
down.
At the end of the programme the anti-
crease action period begins. The drum
turns intermittently to reduce the forma-
tion of creases and folds.
Programmable functions can be used
to select or de-select some of the addi-
tional options and introduce further
functions. These combinations can be
stored in the machine’s memory and
called up.
Please read the sections on “Warn-
ing and safety” and “Notes on
laundry care”.
1Switching the machine on and
loading the laundry
Switch on by pressing the “I-On/0-
Off” button.
Press the “Door” button to open the
door.
Place the laundry loosely in the drum.
Close the door.
2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level you require.
3Selecting additional options
Press the buttons to switch addi-
tional options on or off as required.
4Starting the programme
Press the “START” push button.
Brief instructions
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Notes on laundry care
Before drying, check the drying sym-
bol on the textile care label.
Significance of symbols:
q= Dry at normal temperature
r= Dry at low temperature
(also push in the “Low temperature”
button if required)
s= Do not tumble dry
t= Can be tumble dried
If no symbol is featured, dry at your own
risk applying the following principles:
Cotton and minimum iron items should
be dried in the appropriate programme
(see programme charts).
For delicate fabrics, eg acrylic, select
"Minimum iron" and also press the "Low
temperature" button.
Never overload the drum. Always
observe the maximum recom-
mended loads given in the “Pro-
gramme chart”. Overloading can
cause unnecessary wear and tear
to the laundry, give a disappointing
drying result and cause more creas-
ing.
The following fabrics should not be
dried in a tumble dryer:
– Woollens and wool blends
These fabrics tend to become matted
and shrink. These fabrics can, however,
be partially dried using the “Woollens
hand care” programme.
– Down-filled items*
The fine fabric interior tends to shrink,
depending on the quality.
– Pure linen*
These items should only be machine
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the textile care label,
as the surface of the fabric may other-
wise “roughen”.
* Linen and down-filled items can, how-
ever, be partially dried using the
“Smoothing” programme.
Notes:
Some woven and loopknit materials
(eg T-shirts, cotton jersey material)
have a tendency to shrink, depending
on their quality, and this is often made
worse by over-drying. When purchas-
ing woven materials, it is advisable to
take their shrinkage properties into ac-
count.
Starched washing can be dried in the
tumble dryer. In order to achieve the
usual finish, double the amount of
starch should be used.
Minimum iron fabrics and 100% cotton
shirts or blouses tend to crease more,
when larger loads being dried, particu-
lary when the weave of the fabric is
very fine. Reduce the load or use the
Special care “Minimum iron – Hand
iron” programme. If this is unsatisfac-
tory use the “Smoothing” setting, then
hang the garments on a hanger to dry.
New dark-coloured fabrics should be
dried separately from light-coloured
fabrics to avoid colours running.
Notes on laundry care
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How to dry correctly
Hints on saving energy
Make sure that your laundry has been
thoroughly spun at the highest appro-
priate spin speed before drying. Spin-
ning at 1600 rpm, for example, saves
approximately 30% energy and time
compared with 800 rpm.
Load the full amount of laundry ac-
cording to the programme chosen
(see “Programme chart”) for the
most economical drying related to
the size of the load. Make sure that
the drum is not over- or underloaded.
As far as possible, sort fabrics for:
– the type of fibre or weave
– the degree of drying required
– similar size of items
– the moisture content after
spinning.
This will help towards an even drying
result.
Ensure the room is well ventilated.
1Switching on and loading
Fasten duvet covers etc to prevent
small items from being rolled up in-
side them.
Do up zips and tie fabric belts and
apron strings.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off” button.
Press the “Door” button and open
the door.
Make sure there is no washing
detergent dispenser among the
laundry, as this could melt and dam-
age the machine and the laundry.
Load the laundry very loosely into
the drum.
Do not overload the drum. Over-
loading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
Close the door.
Important: Please check that items
of laundry cannot be trapped by the
door, as this will cause damage to
the fabric.
How to dry correctly
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2Selecting a programme
Turn the programme selector to the
programme required.
See the “Programme chart”for a de-
scription of each programme.
3Selecting additional
option(s)
Additional options are switched on
or off by pressing the appropriate
buttons.
Indicator lights:
–on= additional option selected
–off= additional option not selected
Short
The programme running time is re-
duced.
–For drying fabrics that are not deli-
cate.
Low temperature
The drying temperature is reduced.
–For delicate fabrics (drying symbol
r), eg acrylic.
The programme running time is in-
creased.
4Starting a programme
Press the “START”button.
The drying stage reached display on
the right hand side of the facia panel
will indicate which drying stage the pro-
gramme has reached.
The memory function:
If the memory function has been acti-
vated, the machine will automatically
call up the additional options selected
for the last programme used. The indi-
cator lights will indicate which options
are selected.
For further details on the memory func-
tion, please see the section “Programm-
able functions”.
How to dry correctly
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"Clean out airways" indicator light
This indicator light shows that the dryer
is not working most efficiently or econ-
omically.
The causes of this check message can
be:
–the fluff filter in the door is blocked;
–the vent ducting or the ventilation out-
let is blocked;
–the vent ducting is very long.
(See the notes on duct length
and diameter in the section on
"Installation - venting").
If it is not possible to shorten the vent
ducting, the "Clean out airways" indica-
tor light will remind you after each
drying cycle that the fluff filter needs to
be cleaned.
The "Clean out airways" check light will
only go out before the start of a pro-
gramme if the dryer has been switched
off with the "l-On/0-Off" button.
After drying
When the drying programme has fin-
ished the “Anti-crease / Finish”se-
quence indicator light comes on.
Press the “Door”button to open the
door.
Remove the laundry.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
If items are left in the dryer, they
could be damaged by overdrying
when the dryer is next used.
After each use, remove the filter from
its holder in the door and clean away
the fluff. (See the section on “Clean-
ing and care”.)
Close the door and switch off the ma-
chine after each use.
Press the “l-On / 0-Off”button to
switch off.
How to dry correctly
14

Altering a programme
Once a programme has started, no
changes to the programme or addi-
tional options will be accepted.
If the programme selector is turned to
a different programme after a pro-
gramme has begun, the “Drying”indi-
cator light will flash. The programme
originally selected will continue to run
as normal. The indicator light will go
out when the selector is returned to its
original position.
To cancel a programme
Open the door or switch off the ma-
chine.
To select a different pro-
gramme
Turn the programme selector to “Fin-
ish”.
–The “Anti-crease/Finish”indicator
light will flash by itself to indicate that
the programme has been cancelled.
Turn the programme selector to the
drying level required.
Switch additional options on or off as
required.
Press the “START”button.
To open the door during a pro-
gramme to add or remove
garments
Cancel the programme by:
Pressing the “Door”button and open-
ing the door.
–Items can now be added or removed
early.
Restart the programme by:
Closing the door.
Pressing the “START”button.
–The programme will restart.
If there is a power cut, TIMED
DRYING programmes have to be re-
started once the power supply is re-
stored.
Altering a programme
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type maximum
load (2) Special notes
COTTONS
Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, not
thoroughly dried with
“Normal +”
5 kg Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme –
tendency to shrink.
Normal + Mixed load of cotton fabrics,
eg towelling, jerseywear, ie
single and multi-layered
fabrics.
5 kg –
Normal (1) Load of similar fabrics (jersey
wear, flannelette sheets,
towelling).
5 kg If fabrics are too damp,
select “Normal +”.
Hand iron rCotton or linen fabrics (eg
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc)
5 kg –
Hand iron rr (1) 5 kg If laundry is still too damp for
hand ironing, then select
“Hand iron r”in the future.
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for machine ironing
5 kg The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying
out until it can be ironed.
MINIMUM IRON
Normal+ Minimum iron items which
are made of synthetics or
blended fabrics, (eg
pullovers, dresses, trousers)
which are not dried
adequately in the “Normal”
programme
2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying
Normal (1) Minimum iron shirts, Table
cloths etc made of blended
fabrics, (eg cotton/synthetics) .
2.5 kg
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, Table
cloths etc made of blended
fabrics, (eg cottons and
synthetics), which are still to
be hand ironed.
2.5 kg Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying. For extra special care
of delicate fabrics and to
reduce creacing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg.
(1) Note for Test Institutes: These are the programmes that should be tested according to
the EN 61121/A11 Standard.
(2) Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
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Programme Fabric type Maximum
load (2) Special notes
TIMED DRYING
Warm air Individual items, (eg bathing
costumes, bath towels, tea
towels)
5 kg –
Multi-layered fabrics whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
Cool air Items which are only to be
aired
5 kg –
Special care programmes
Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics 1 kg To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme.
Do not repeat. Woollen fabrics
are not dried completely by this
programme.
Smoothing Minimum iron items made of
cotton, blended fabrics or
synthetics
2.5 kg Smooths out creases caused
during the spin cycle in the
washing machine.
Fabrics are not dried
completely in this programme.
Remove garments immediately
at the end of the programme
and hang on a line or coat
hangers to dry.
(2) Weight of dry laundry
Programme chart
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Programmable functions
Notes
The programmable functions can be
used to create drying programmes to
suit your individual requirements.
They will remain in the machine’s
memory until cancelled.
One or all of the programmable func-
tions can be activated or cancelled
(See following page).
Correcting the drying level
The Sensitive System aims to dry
using as little energy as possible.
However, if you require the washing
to be drier, it is possible to reduce
the final moisture level on all pro-
grammes. (It is not possible to alter
an individual programme).
The machine is delivered with this func-
tion switched off.
Buzzer
An audible tone sounds repeatedly
at the end of a programme.
The machine is delivered with the buzz-
er switched on, but it can be switched
off (see next page).
The volume of the buzzer can be al-
tered (the pitch changes at the same
time).
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the programmable function
“Buzzer”(see next page,
points 1to 6).
2. Press the “START”button. The
indicator light for “machine iron”
goes out.
3. Press the “START”button again and
keep it pressed in. The indicator
light for “machine iron”
will light up.
4. Release the “START”button when
the volume you want is reached.
5. Turn the programme selector to the
“Finish”position.
6. Switch the machine off with the
“I-On/0-Off”button.
The change to the volume has
been stored in memory.
To switch the buzzer off altogether see
the next page (points 1to 0).
Memory
The additional options selected pre-
viously for specific programmes are
stored in the machine’s memory.
The memory programmable function can
be used to switch the memory function
on or off. The machine is delivered with
the memory function activated.
Anti-crease
Once a programme has ended, the
drum will turn at regular intervals to
prevent the laundry from settling into
creases and folds.
This programmable function can be
used to switch the memory function on
or off. The machine is delivered with
the “Anti-crease”function activated.
Programmable functions
18

Activating and
storing in the memory
The programmable functions are acti-
vated using the additional option but-
tons in special combinations with the
programme selector to introduce extra
features not marked up on the control
panel.
1Switch the machine off and shut the
door.
Turn the programme selector to “Fin-
ish”.
2Press the “Short”and “Low tempera-
ture”buttons in. Hold them there
and ...
3... switch the machine on by pressing
the “I-On / 0-Off”button.
4Release all the buttons.
5The “Drying”and “Cool air”indicator
lights will flash.
6Turn the programme selector to one
of the following positions:
–COTTONS / Extra dry for the func-
tion
“Correcting the drying level”
–COTTONS/ Normal + for the function
“Buzzer”
–COTTONS / Normal for the
"Memory function"
–COTTONS / Hand iron r
for the function
“Anti-crease”
7If the “Machine iron”indicator light
comes on, then the chosen function
has been activated.
8Each programmable function can be
switched on or off by pressing the
“START”button:
“Machine iron”indicator light
- on = Programmable function
activated
- off = Programmable function
de-activated.
9If you wish to activate a further pro-
grammable function, repeat steps 6
to 8. If not:
0To store in the memory:Turn the pro-
gramme selector to “Finish”and
switch the machine off by pressing
the “I-On/0-Off”button.
To de-select a programmable func-
tion
Carry out steps 1to 0.
To check whether a programmable
function is activated:
Carry out steps 1to 7.
Switch the machine off.
This completes the check.
Programmable functions
19

Cleaning and care
Fluff filter
The fluff which is created by the drying
process is collected in the fluff filter in
the door.
Clean the filter after every programme
to reduce drying time and save en-
ergy.
Open the door. Grip the filter by the
recessed handle and pull upwards
to remove.
Remove the fluff from the filter. (Do
not use any sharp or pointed objects).
Remove any fluff from the hollow part
of the door holder through the wide slit
at the bottom. A cleaning brush is
available at extra cost from the Miele
Spare Parts Department.
Push the cleaned filter back into the
door holder and close the door.
If there is a great deal of compacted fluff
on the filter, it can be cleaned under hot
running water.
Dry the filter well after rinsing and
put back in place.
Tumble dryer
Disconnect the machine from the
power supply.
Clean . . .
. . . the housing and control panel:
with a mild detergent or soapy water;
. . . the drum and other stainless
steel parts: with a suitable proprie-
tary stainless steel cleaner following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never use abrasive substances,
scouring pads, glass or general pur-
pose cleaners. These could damage
plastic surfaces and other parts.
The machine must never be hosed
down.
Dry all parts with a soft cloth.
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