Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Exterior And Control Panel; Cleaning The Drum - Miele TOUCHTRONIC W 4842 Operating And Installation Manual

Cleaning and care

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Before cleaning or maintenance,
disconnect the power supply by
unplugging the unit or manually
"tripping" the circuit breaker.
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Do not hose the washer down.
Cleaning the exterior and
control panel
^ Clean the exterior of the washer with
a mild solution of non-abrasive
detergent or soap and water, then
wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^ Clean the drum with a stainless steel
cleaner specially formulated for use
on washing machines (available from
Miele).
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Do not use chemical solvents,
abrasive cleaners, glass or
all-purpose cleaners!
They will damage the surface.
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Cleaning the drum

To ensure that your machine remains
clean and free of any soil build-up or
odors, the washer comes equipped
with a self-cleaning program for the
drum and water lines. It is suggested to
run this program approx. once a month.
The program is completed without
laundry in the drum.
^ Load approx. ½ cup of bleach into
the Bleach compartment.
Do not exceed the max. fill mark
(small triangle on the sides).
^ Close the door.
^ Press the "MasterCare" button.
^ Use the display to select the "Clean
machine" program.
^ Press the "Start" button.
Once the program is finished:
^ Clean the dispenser drawer as
described on the following pages.