30Cleaning and maintenanceIf taken care of and cleaned conscientiously, yourappliance will stay beautiful and intact for a long time.Here we explain how to take care of and clean yourappliance correctly.9 WARNINGRisk of burnsThe appliance becomes very hot. Never touch thehot inside surfaces of the oven interior or heatingelements. Always allow the appliance to cooldown. Keep children away.9 WARNINGRisk of electrical shockMoisture entering the appliance can cause anelectrical shock. Don't use a high-pressurecleaner or steam cleaner.9 WARNINGRisk of injuryScratched glass in the appliance door can burst.Do not use any glass scrapers or strong orabrasive cleaning agents.9 WARNINGDo not clean the appliance while it is still hot.Some cleaners produce noxious fumes whenapplied to a hot surface. Wet clothes andsponges can cause burns from steam.Cleaning agentsPay attention to the information in the table to ensurethat the various surfaces are not damaged by incorrectcleaning agents.Do not use any▯ sharp 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 sponges.Thoroughly rinse out new sponge cloths before use.Area Cleaning agentsDoor panels Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft clothand dry with a microfiber cloth.Do not use a glass scraper.Display Wipe with a microfiber cloth or a slightlydamp cloth.Do not wipe off wet.Stainless steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dishclothand dry with a soft cloth. Remove tracesof limescale, grease, starch and albumin(e.g. egg white) immediately. Corrosioncan form under such residues. Specialstainless steel cleaning agents can beobtained from the after-sales service orfrom specialist shops.Aluminum, mattblack(inside of the doorframe, side panelsnext to the cookingcompartment)Hot soapy water: Clean with a dishclothand dry with a soft cloth. Use a fat dis-solving agent (article no. 00311297 fromour after-sales service or from the onlineshop) to remove burnt-on remnants andgrease. Follow the instructions for useprovided with the cleaning product.NOTICE: Risk of surface damage if anunsuitable cleaning product is used. Donot use harsh or abrasive cleaning prod-ucts.CookingcompartmentHot soapy water: Clean with a dishclothand dry with a soft cloth.Very dirty cookingcompartmentOven cleaner gel (article no. 00463582from customer service or in the onlineshop).Please note:▯ May not get on the door seal.▯ Soak for max. 12 hours.▯ Do not use on warm surfaces.▯ Rinse thoroughly with water.▯ Observe the manufacturer's instruc-tions.Glass cover for thecooking compart-ment lightHot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth.Door sealDo not remove.Hot soapy water: Clean with a dishcloth,do not scour.Do not use a metal or glass scraper forcleaning.Core temperatureprobeWipe with a damp cloth.Do not clean in the dishwasher!Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with adishcloth or brush.Plug-in grid Dishwasher, see chapter ‘Removing theplug-in grid’