Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Interior And Accessories - Miele K 11820 SD Operating And Installation Instructions

Make sure that water cannot get into
the electronic unit or into the lighting.
Do not let water get into the
drainage channel and drain hole
when cleaning.
Do not use a steam cleaning
apparatus to clean the appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The data plate located inside the
appliance must not be removed.
It contains information which is
required in the event of a service call.
To avoid damaging the outer surfaces
of your appliance, do not use:
– cleaning agents containing soda,
ammonia, acids or chlorides,
– cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– stainless steel cleaners,
– dishwasher cleaners,
– oven sprays,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive sponges and
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,
– dirt erasers,
– sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning
^ Switch off the appliance.
^ Disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Switch off at the wall and
withdraw the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse.
^ Take any food out of the appliance
and store it in a cool place.
^ Take out any removable parts, e.g.
shelves, for cleaning.
Cleaning the interior and
accessories
^ Clean the appliance at least once a
month.
Use lukewarm water with a little
washing-up liquid.
The following components are all
dishwasher safe:
– butter dish, egg tray
(available depending on model)
– containers and shelves in the door
– butter and cheese compartment
The temperature of the dishwasher
programme must not exceed 55 °C.
Plastic components may discolour in
the dishwasher if they come into
contact with natural dyes from foods
such as carrots, tomatoes and
tomato sauce.
This discolouration will not affect the
stability of the components.
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