22Cleaning and maintenanceWith thorough care and cleaning your appliance willretain its looks and remain in good order. We willexplain here how you should care for and clean yourappliance correctly.m Risk of burns!The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch theinterior surfaces of the cooking compartment or theheating elements. Always allow the appliance to cooldown. Keep children at a safe distance.m Risk of electric shock!Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steamcleaners, which can result in an electric shock.m Risk of injury!Scratched glass in the appliance door may developinto a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp orabrasive cleaning aids or detergents.Cleaning agentsPay attention to the information in the table to avoiddamaging the various surfaces by incorrect cleaningagents.Do not use▯ harsh or abrasive cleaning agents▯ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass on theappliance door▯ metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal▯ hard abrasive pads or cleaning spongesThoroughly rinse out new sponge cloths before use.Cleaning spongeThe enclosed cleaning sponge is very absorbent. Usethe cleaning sponge only for cleaning the cookingArea Cleaning agentDoor panels Glass cleaner: clean with a dishcloth.Do not use any glass scrapers.Display Wipe off with a microfiber cloth or aslightly moistened cloth. Do not wipe itoff wet.Stainless steel Hot soapy water: clean with a dishclothand dry with a soft cloth. Alwaysremove traces of limescale, grease,starch and albumin (e.g. egg white)immediately. Corrosion can form undersuch stains. Special stainless steelcleaning agents can be obtained fromthe after-sales service or from special-ist retailers.Aluminium Clean with a mild window cleaningagent. Using a window cleaning clothor a lint-free microfiber cloth, wipe hori-zontally over surfaces without applyingpressure.Stainless steel orenamel oveninteriorHot soapy water:clean with a dishcloth and dry with asoft cloth.Do not use oven spray or other aggres-sive oven cleaners or abrasive agents.Scourers, rough sponges and potcleaners are also unsuitable. Theyscratch the surface.For regular care, use oven interior careagents in compliance with the manu-facturer's specifications (order num-ber 667027 from after-sales service orin the online shop).Caution!– Do not spray cleaner into the venti-lation flap on the top of the oveninterior!– Cleaner residues will create stainswhen heated up. Before drying theoven interior, thoroughly removecleaner or care agent residues withclear water.Always dry the oven interior after clean-ing (see Section entitled Drying pro-gram).Extremely soiledstainless steel orenamel oveninteriorOven cleaner gel (order number463582 from after-sales service or inthe online shop).Please note:▯ Must not penetrate into seals onthe door, the lamp or the evaporatordish.▯ Allow it to act for no more than12 hours.▯ Do not use on hot surfaces.▯ Rinse thoroughly with water.▯ Pay attention to manufacturers'specifications.Glass cover ofoven interior lampHot soapy water: Clean with a dish-cloth.Grease filter DishwasherWater tank Hot soapy water. Do not clean in adishwasher. Dry the seal in the coverwell. Allow to dry with the cover open.Tank slot Rub dry after every use.Door sealDo not remove!Hot soapy water: clean with a dish-cloth. Do not scrape. Do not use anymetal or glass scrapers for cleaning.Meat probe Wipe off with a moist cloth. Do notclean in a dishwasher.Cookingreceptacle,rackDishwasher or hot soapy solution.Soak baked-in grime and clean with abrush.Slide-in racks Dishwasher or hot soapy solution. SeeSection entitled Removing slide-inracks.Area Cleaning agent