Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Casing And Fascia Panel; Cleaning The Detergent Drawer, 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 appli-
ance is disconnected from the power.
Disconnect the washing machine from the mains electricity supply.

Cleaning the casing and fascia panel

 Damage caused by detergents.
Solvent-based cleaning agents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners
or multi-purpose cleaning agents can cause damage to plastic sur-
faces 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 fascia panel with a mild cleaning agent or
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soap and water and dry both with a soft cloth.
The drum and any other stainless steel components can be cleaned
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using a suitable stainless-steel cleaning agent.
Cleaning the detergent drawer, detergent compart-
ments and siphons
Clean the detergent drawer and the detergent compartments thor-
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oughly with hot water as required to remove detergent residues and
incrustations.
If the machine is not going to be used for a long time, leave the flap
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of the detergent drawer open.
Also clean the siphons in the compartments for cleaning agents.
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Remove the siphon. Clean the siphon with hot water and reinsert it.
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