28Cleaning spongeThe enclosed cleaning sponge is very absorbent. Usethe cleaning sponge only for cleaning the cookingcompartment and for removing residual water from theevaporator dish.Wash the cleaning sponge thoroughly before using forthe first time. You can wash the cleaning sponge in thewashing machine (hot wash).Microfibre clothThe honeycomb microfibre cloth is particularlysuitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as glass,glass ceramic, stainless steel or aluminium (productno. 460770, also available from our online eShop). Itremoves liquid and greasy deposits in one go.Cleaning aidThe cleaning aid loosens stubborn dirt in the cookingcompartment and makes cleaning easier.The cleaning aid consists of the cleaning step and tworinsing steps.Starting the cleaning aid1 Set the function selector to S.2 The ¢ symbol is displayed. Confirm with ™.3 Remove accessories and the grease filter fromthe cooking compartment. Remove the slide-inwire racks from the cooking compartment (seechapter Removing the slide-in wire racks). Wipe outthe cooking compartment with washing-up liquidsolution.4 Fill the water tank with cold water up to the "max"mark and slide the tank into the tankcompartment. Close the appliance door.5 The cleaning time of 30 minutes is displayed.Start with I. The cleaning time counts down onthe display. The light in the cooking compartmentremains switched off.6 A signal sounds after 30 minutes. A messageappears on the display.7 Wipe the cooking compartment. Remove cleaningagent residues. Fill the water tank with freshwater. Confirm with G.8 The first rinsing process is displayed. Start withI. The appliance is rinsed. The rinsing timecounts down on the display.9 A signal sounds after 1 minute. Empty theevaporator dish with the cleaning sponge.Confirm with G.10 The second rinsing process is displayed. Startwith I. The appliance is rinsed. The rinsing timecounts down on the display.&OHDQLQJSURFHVV5LQVLQJSURFHVV