Bosch DID128R59, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

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Risk of burns!

The appliance will become hot during operation, especially 
near the bulbs. Allow the appliance to cool down before 
cleaning.

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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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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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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.

Cleaning the metal mesh grease filters

These instructions apply to several appliance variants. It is 

possible that individual features are described which do not 

apply to your appliance.

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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.

Notes

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Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning 

agents.

■

When cleaning the metal mesh grease filters, also clean the 

holder for the metal mesh grease filters in the appliance 

using a damp cloth.

■

The metal mesh grease filters can be cleaned in the 

dishwasher or by hand.

By hand:
Note: 

You can use a special grease solvent for stubborn dirt. It 

can be ordered via the Online Shop.

■

Soak the metal mesh grease filters in a hot soapy solution. 

■

Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them thoroughly.

■

Leave the metal mesh grease filters to drain.

In the dishwasher:
Note: 

If the metal mesh grease filters are cleaned in the 

dishwasher, slight discolouration may occur. This has no effect 

on the function of the metal mesh grease filters.

■

Do not clean heavily soiled metal mesh grease filters together 

with utensils.

■

Place the metal mesh grease filters loosely in the dishwasher. 

The metal mesh grease filters must not be wedged in.

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 prod-

ucts 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 plas-

tic

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 pene-

trating moisture.
Risk of damage to the electronics from 

penetrating moisture. Never clean 

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