A range of Miele branded
CareCollection products are avaialble
to order from Miele. See "Optional
accessories".
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 warm water.
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