27Cleaning and maintenance enDCleaning and maintenanceCleaningandmaintenanceWith 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 Warning – Risk of electric shock!Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steamcleaners, which can result in an electric shock.m Warning – 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 Warning – Risk of burns!Bulbs become very hot when switched on. There is stilla risk of burning for some time after they have beenswitched off. Allow the bulbs to cool down beforecleaning the appliance. Switch off appliance lightduring cleaning.m Warning – Risk of injury!Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop intoa crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasivecleaning 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.Area Cleaning agentDoor panels Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth or amicrofibre cloth.Do not use a glass scraper.Display Wipe down using a microfibre cloth or aslightly damp cloth.Do not wipe with a wet cloth.Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean using a dishclothand then dry with a soft cloth. Removelimescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g.egg white) stains immediately. Corrosioncan form under these patches or splashes.Special stainless-steel cleaning productsare available from our after-sales service orfrom specialist retailers.Aluminium Clean with a mild window cleaning agent.Use a window cloth or a non-fluffingmicrofibre cloth to wipe over the surfaceslightly in a horizontal direction.CookingcompartmentHot soapy water: Clean using a dishclothand then dry with a soft cloth.Very dirty cook-ing compartmentCleaning gel spray for ovens (order num-ber 00311860 from after-sales service or inthe online shop).Please note:▯ The gel must not come into contactwith the door seal.▯ Leave for no more than 12 hours.▯ Do not use on hot surfaces.▯ Rinse off thoroughly with water.▯ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.Glass cover forthe cooking com-partment lightHot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth.Door sealDo not remove.Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth;do not scrub.Do not use a metal or glass scraper forcleaning.Core tempera-ture probeWipe with a damp cloth.Do not clean in the dishwasher.Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with adish cloth or brush.Insert grids For dishwashers, see the section entitled~ "Removing the insert grids"on page 28Rotary spit(not availablewith all ovenmodels)Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth ora brush.Do not soak or clean the rotary spit drive inthe dishwasher.Telescopic rails(optionalaccessory)Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth ora brush.Do not soak or clean in the dishwasher.Baking stone(optionalaccessory)Remove burnt-on remnants with a brush.Never clean the baking stone with water.Roaster(optionalaccessory)Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with adish cloth or brush.Do not clean the roaster in the dishwasher.Area Cleaning agent