Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The External Casing And Fascia Panel; Cleaning The Detergent Drawers, Detergent Compartments And Siphons - Miele PW 6163 Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning and care

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Carry out cleaning and maintenance after using the washing machine
if possible.
 Risk of electric shock!
Only ever perform cleaning and maintenance work when the
appliance is disconnected from the power.
Disconnect the washing machine from the mains electricity supply.

Cleaning the external casing and fascia panel

 Damage caused by cleaning agents.
Solvent based cleaning agents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners
or multi-purpose cleaning agents can cause damage to plastic
surfaces and other parts.
Do not use any of these cleaning agents.
 Risk of damage due to ingress of water.
The pressure of a water jet can cause water to get into the washing
machine, resulting in damage to components.
Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet.
Clean the casing and control panel with a mild cleaning agent or
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soap and water and dry both with a soft cloth.
The drum and other stainless steel parts can be cleaned using a
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suitable stainless steel cleaning agent.
Cleaning the detergent drawers, detergent
compartments and siphons
Clean the detergent drawer and the detergent compartments
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thoroughly with hot water as required to remove detergent residues
and incrustations.
If the machine is not going to be used for a longer time, leave the
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flap of the detergent drawer open.
Also clean the siphons in the detergent compartments.
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Remove the siphon. Clean the siphon with hot water and reinsert it.
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