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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.
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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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.
Notes
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Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline
cleaning agents.
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When cleaning the metal mesh grease filters, also
clean the holder for the metal mesh grease filters in
the appliance using a damp cloth.
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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.
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Soak the metal mesh grease filters in a hot soapy
solution.
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Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them
thoroughly.
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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.
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Do not clean heavily soiled metal mesh grease
filters together with utensils.
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Place the metal mesh grease filters loosely in the
dishwasher. The metal mesh grease filters must not
be wedged in.
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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-
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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 oper-
ating controls with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.
Area
Cleaning agent