Bosch DHU63.HQ, Instruction Manual

Cleaning and maintenance       

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance

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Warning – Risk of burns! 

The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the 

appliance to cool down before cleaning.

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Warning – Risk of electric shock! 

Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock. 

Clean the appliance using a damp cloth only. Before 

cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit 

breaker in the fuse box.

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Warning – Risk of electric shock! 

Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam 

cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.

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Warning – Risk of injury! 

Components inside the appliance may have sharp 

edges. Wear protective gloves.

Cleaning agents

To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged 

by using the wrong cleaning agent, observe the 

information in the table. Do not use any of the following:

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Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,

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Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content,

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Hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges,

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High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the 

cleaning agents.

Removing the metal grease filter

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Warning – Risk of fire! 

Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire.

Clean the grease filter at least every 2 months. 

Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.

Note: 

Only use genuine replacement filters. This 

ensures optimal performance of the appliance.

1.

Press the locks on the left and right of the filter grille.

2.

Swing the filter grille down.

3.

Position the filter grille at an angle and remove it.

4.

Remove the wires and then the metal filter mat.

5.

After removing the metal grease filter, clean the 

inside of the appliance.

6.

Clean the filter grille.

Area

Cleaning agent

Stainless steel

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a 

soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the grind 

direction only.
Special stainless steel cleaning products are 

available from our after-sales service or from 

specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer of 

the cleaning product with a soft cloth.

Painted surfaces

Hot soapy water: 

Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry with a 

soft cloth/towel.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.

Aluminium and plastic Glass cleaner: 

Clean with a soft cloth.

Glass

Glass cleaner: 

Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass 

scraper.

Controls

Hot soapy water: 

Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry with a 

soft cloth/towel.
Risk of electric shock caused by penetrating 

moisture.
Risk of damage to the electronics from pene-

trating moisture. Never clean operating con-

trols with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.