Cleaning and care
Before cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the power supply by unplugging the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.
Do not use a hose to wash down the washer.
Cleaning the exterior and control panel
Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of
Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine, available from Miele.
Do not use chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass or all purpose cleaners!
They will damage the surface.
Cleaning the drum
Miele suggests running a "maintenance cycle" approx. once a month to ensure that your washing machine remains clean and free of any soil buildup or odors.
Do not add laundry to the drum.
Select the "Sanitize" program.
Add 1/4 cup of detergent and/or bleach to the respective compartment (if desired).
Run the program as normal through to completion.
Descaling the washer
If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the machine should not need to be descaled.
If the washer needs to be descaled, use a descaling agent with corrosion protection. These special descaling agents can be purchased from Miele. Use as directed on the packaging.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Detergent residue should be cleaned out regularly.
Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it goes. Press down on the red release lever and pull the drawer out of the machine.
Remove the liquid detergent inserts.
Clean the detergent drawer with warm water.
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