23Cleaning 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 programmeThe cleaning programme loosens dirt in the cookingcompartment and makes cleaning easy.The cleaning programme consists of the steps of oncecleaning and twice rinsing.Starting the cleaning program1 Set the function selector to S.2 The ¢ symbol is displayed. Confirm with ™.3 Remove accessories and grease filters from theoven interior. Remove slide-in racks from the oveninterior (see section entitled Removing slide-inracks). Wipe out the cooking compartment withcleaner.4 Fill the water tank with cold water up to the "max"mark and slide it into the tank slot. Close theappliance door.5 The cleaning time of 30 minutes appears. Touch Ito start. The cleaning time elapses on the display.The lamp in the cooking compartment stays off.6 A signal sounds after 30 minutes. A messageappears in the display.7 Wipe out the cooking compartment. Removecleaner residues. Fill the water tank with freshwater. Touch ™ to confirm.8 The first rinsing operation appears. Touch I tostart. The appliance rinses. The rinsing timeelapses on the display.9 A signal sounds after 1 minute. Empty theevaporator dish with the cleaning sponge. Touch™ to confirm.10 The second rinsing operation appears. Touch I tostart. The appliance rinses. The rinsing timeelapses on the display.A signal sounds after 1 minute. Empty the evaporatordish with the cleaning sponge. Empty the water tankand allow it to dry with the cover open. Wipe thecooking compartment dry with a soft cloth and dry itcompletely with the drying program.Note: Always allow the cleaning program to run fully.If the cleaning program has been cancelledprematurely, you must restart the rinsing operationbefore the next use.Descaling programmeYour appliance must be descaled at regular intervalsfor it to remain operable. A reminder appears in thedisplay.The descaling programme consists of the steps ofdescaling and twice rinsing.DescalerFor descaling, use only the liquid descalerrecommended by after-sales service (order No.311138 from after-sales service or in the online shop).Other descaling agents can cause damage to theappliance.Caution! Surface damage: Wipe off descalerimmediately with water if it reaches the door seal, thefront or other sensitive surfaces.Star ting the descaling programmeThe cooking compartment must have cooled downcompletely.1 Mix 300 ml of water and 60 ml of liquid descalerto form a descaling solution.2 Set the function selector to S. Select thedescaling program with the rotary selector.3 The ‘ symbol is displayed. Touch ™ to confirm.4 Fill the water tank with the descaling solution andslide it into the tank slot. Close the appliancedoor. Touch ™ to confirm. ( #)( #