Cleaning And Care; Before Cleaning; Cleaning The Interior And Accessories - Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning and care

Do not let water get into the
electronic unit or the ventilation
gaps.
Do not use a steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed. It
contains information which is
required in the event of a service
call.
To avoid damaging the outer
surfaces of your appliance, do not
use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaners,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.
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Before cleaning

^ Switch the appliance off by pressing
the On/Off rocker switch.
This switch is located on the right-hand
side underneath the control panel.
^ Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable.
^ Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
^ The door shelves can be removed
from their frames for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
Wash all accessories by hand only. Do
not wash in a dishwasher.
^ Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
^ After cleaning, wipe the outer casing,
interior and accessories with a damp
cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Leave
the door open to air the appliance for
a short while.