Cleaning And Care - Siemens XQG60-WM08X0R00W Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

Clean machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use abrasive detergents.
– Immediately remove washing and cleaning agent residue.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.
Clean the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residue.
1. Pull out, depress the insert and remove the drawer completely.
2. Remove insert: Press the insert upwards with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser and the insert with water and a brush.
4. Refit the insert and secure in place.
5. Insert the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry.
Rust stains – use chlorine–free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
No laundry in the machine!
This should be not be necessary if the detergent is dispensed correctly. However, follow
the instructions of the descaler manufacturer .
Frost protection
If the washing machine is located in a room which is exposed to freezing temperatures, any
residual water in both the pump and the water inlet hose must be drained every time after the
machine is used.
– Draining the pump Page 9 Detergent solution pump
– Draining the water inlet hose:
1. Turn the tap off.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap and hold the end of the hose over a container.
3. Select any washing programme.
4. Select Start/Soak.Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds.
Water left inside the inlet hose will be drained out.
5. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
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– Risk of electric shock!
Pull out the mains plug!
– Risk of explosion! No solvents!
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