Care And Cleaning - AEG FSK93718P User Manual

After the programme is completed, water
can still remain on the inside surfaces of
the appliance.

12. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before any maintenance other than
running the programme Machine Care,
deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray arms
negatively affect the washing results.
Check these elements regularly and, if
necessary, clean them.
12.1 Machine Care
Machine Care is a programme designed to
clean the appliance interior with optimal
results. It removes limescale and grease
buildup.
When the appliance senses the need for
cleaning, the display shows the reminder
message Please run MachineCare and the
indicator . Start the Machine Care
programme to clean the appliance interior.
How to start the Machine Care
programme
Before starting the Machine Care
programme, clean the filters and spray
arms.
1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers.
Follow the instructions on the packaging.
Do not put dishes in the baskets.
2. Press and hold simultaneously
for about 3 seconds.
The indicator flashes. The display shows
the programme duration.
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3. Close the appliance door to start the
programme.
When the programme is complete, the
reminder message is disabled.
12.2 Internal cleaning
• Clean the appliance interior with a soft
damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive
cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong
chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• Wipe clean the door, including the rubber
gasket, once a week.
• To maintain the performance of your
appliance, use a cleaning product
designed specifically for dishwashers at
least once every two months. Carefully
follow the instructions on the packaging of
the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the
programme Machine Care.
12.3 Removal of foreign objects
Check the filters and the sump after each use
of the dishwasher. Foreign objects (e.g.
pieces of glass, plastic, bones or toothpicks,
etc) decrease the cleaning performance and
can cause damage to the drain pump.
CAUTION!
If unable to remove the foreign objects,
contact an Authorised Service Centre.
1. Disassemble the filters system as
instructed in this chapter.
2. Remove any foreign objects manually.
3. Reassemble the filters as instructed in
this chapter.
and
12.4 External cleaning
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.