User manual

Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the external casing
and the control panel
 Risk of electric shock!
Mains voltage is present when the
washing machine is switched off
Disconnect the machine from the
electricity supply before cleaning or
maintenance.
 Risk of damage due to ingress of
water.
The pressure of a water jet can
cause water to get into the washing
machine, resulting in damage to
components.
Do not spray the washing machine
with a water jet.
 Clean the casing and control panel
with a mild cleaning agent or soap
and water and dry both with a soft
cloth.
 The drum can be cleaned using a
suitable stainless steel cleaning agent
following the manufacturer's instruc-
tions on the packaging.
 Damage caused by cleaning
agents.
Solvent based cleaning agents, ab-
rasive cleaners, glass cleaners or
multi-purpose cleaning agents can
cause damage to plastic surfaces
and other parts.
Do not use any of these cleaning
agents.
Cleaning the detergent dis-
penser drawer
Washing at low temperatures and the
use of liquid detergent can lead to a
build-up of mould and germs in the
detergent drawer.
 For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
detergent drawer at regular intervals.
Removing the dispenser drawer
 Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release button and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
 Clean the detergent drawer with
warm water.