Cleaning And Servicing - Bosch DHL5.5 Series User Manual And Installation Instructions

8 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
8.1 Cleaning products
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from after-
sales service or the online shop.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur-
faces of the appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol
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content.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning
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sponges.
Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
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pliance while it is hot.
Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
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steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
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8.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that
the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are
not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean-
ing products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents
in conjunction with aluminium parts in the interior of the
appliance may cause explosions.
Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic
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cleaning agents. In particular, do not use commer-
cial or industrial cleaning agents in conjunction with
aluminium parts, e.g. grease filter on extractor
hoods.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch
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off the fuse in the fuse box.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
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clean the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation.
Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
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WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges.
Carefully clean the appliance interior.
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Observe the information regarding the cleaning
1.
agents.
Clean as follows, depending on the surface:
2.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the direction of
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the finish using a sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
Clean painted surfaces using a damp sponge
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cloth and hot soapy water.
Clean aluminium using a soft cloth and glass
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cleaner.
Clean plastic using a soft cloth and glass
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cleaner.
Clean glass using a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
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Dry with a soft cloth.
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Apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning
4.
product to stainless steel surfaces using a soft
cloth.
You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products
from the after-sales service or the online shop.
8.3 Cleaning controls
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause an electric shock.
Do not use wet sponge cloths.
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Observe the information regarding the cleaning
1.
agents.
2. Clean using a damp sponge cloth and hot soapy
water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
3.
8.4 Removing the grease filter
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
The filter cover may swing out.
Open the filter cover slowly.
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Take hold of the filter cover after opening until it no
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longer swings out.
Close the filter cover slowly.
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Open the filter cover by pulling it downwards.
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