32Care and Manual CleaningSafety Notes$ Warning! Do not clean the hob using highpressure cleaners or steam jets.$ Warning, risk of burns! Before cleaning, waituntil the appliance has cooled down.Oven InteriorClean the oven interior with a cloth/sponge and asmall amount of hot soapy water. Avoid residuesburning in. After cleaning, leave the door open untilthe oven has dried.Do not scrape off baked-in remainders of food.Instead, moisten them with a wet cloth anddetergent.If the oven is heavily soiled use the cleaning aidfunction for best results.Do not use non-suitable cleaning agents:– scouring cleaning agents– nitro polishing agents– distilled vinegar– oven cleaner– cleaners containig chloride– abrasive sponges or objectsCooking InsertsClean the cooking inserts in hot soapy water or inthe dishwasher.Soak baked-in remainders of food and clean with abrush.RacksYou can take the racks out for easier cleaning.Undo the knurled nuts and pull out the racks to thefront.Clean the racks in a dishwasher.Water TankClean the water tank with hot soapy water. Leave itto dry with the lid opened. Keep the seal in the lidclean and dry after every use.Dry the slot in the oven after every use.Glass FrontClean the glass front with a soft, moist cloth andglass cleaner.Do not use aggressive, scouring cleaning agents orglass scrapers. They can scratch the surface anddestroy the glass.Door SealAlways keep the door seal clean and free of foodremains.Do not use aggressive cleaning agents (e.g. ovencleaner) on the door seal. They can destroy thedoor seal.Do not remove the door seal.