Care And Cleaning - Hoover HPWD 140 X Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning of the appliance should be done only when the machine is disconnected from the electrical mains. The
appliance is disconnected from the electrical mains in the following cases:
- the main switch of the electrical system is off.
- The safety switch is off.
- The appliance is unplugged.
When unplugging the appliance, do not pull on the cord. Take hold of the plug.
Clean all surface with a soft sponge, a bit of detergent and lukewarm water.
Then dry all surfaces with a soft cloth.
Important: the area of the grille for the protection of internal components and the area of the switch and
thermostat must not be cleaned with water.
Any penetration of liquids or other substances into electrically live parts may cause failures or short circuits,
creating hazards for the user.
Appliances with aluminium front
Aluminium surfaces and control elements may undergo colour changes and fading if they are left soiled for long
periods of times. Therefore, remove dirt as soon as possible.
Do not use:
detergents that contain soda, acids or chloride, abrasive detergents (powder or cream) abrasive sponges (e.g.
steel wool pads) special products for stainless steel, detergents that dissolve lime, dishwasher detergent, or
oven cleaning sprays.
Appliances with stainless steel front
The steel surfaces should be cleaned with a special non-abrasive product for steel.
Do not use:
detergents that contain soda, acids or chloride, abrasive detergents (powder or cream) abrasive sponges (e.g.
steel wool pads) or sponges that contain residual abrasive detergent.
Anti-slip bottom of drawer
The anti-slip base of the drawer can be extracted to clean the bottom of the drawer.
The base can be hand-washed with warm water and a gentle detergent. Dry thoroughly afterwards.
Put the anti-slip base back in the drawer only when it is completely dry.