A range of Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products is available to
order from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or via the internet at
www.miele-shop.com
Cleaning the drum (Hygiene
info)
Washing at low temperatures and/or
using liquid detergent can cause
bacteria and unpleasant smells to build
up in the machine. In order to clean the
drum and also to prevent unpleasant
smells building up, run a Cottons 75°C
programme with powder detergent
once a month or when the Hygiene
info message appears in the display.
External casing and fascia
panel
,Disconnect the machine from the
mains electricity supply and
withdraw the plug from the socket
before cleaning the machine.
,The machine must not be hosed
down.
^Clean the casing with a mild
non-abrasive cleaning agent or soap
and water using a well wrung-out
cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
^Stainless steel surfaces can be
cleaned with a proprietary stainless
steel cleaning agent, following the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
,Do not use solvents, abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaners or
multi-purpose cleaning agents.
These might damage plastic
surfaces and other components
because of the chemicals they
contain.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser drawer
The pre-wash and main wash
compartments of the detergent
dispensing drawer are self-cleaning.
For hygiene reasons, clean the entire
drawer at regular intervals.
^Pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer until a resistance is felt. Press
down the release catch and at the
same time pull the drawer right out of
the machine.
^Clean the drawer with hot water.
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