en-us Cleaning and maintenance
NOTICE:
Some components are sensitive to
heat and may be damaged if they are
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Follow the operating instructions of
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the dishwasher.
Suitable:
¡ Drip plate
¡ Drip grate
¡ Coffee dregs container
¡ Mechanical fill level indicator
¡ Milk frother
11.2 Cleaning agents
Only use suitable cleaning agents.
NOTICE:
Unsuitable cleaning agents may
damage the surfaces of the appliance.
Do not use strong or abrasive
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cleaning agents.
Do not use cleaning agents
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containing alcohol or spirits.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
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cleaning sponges.
Unsuitable cleaning and descaling
agents may damage the appliance.
Do not use pure citric acid, vinegar
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or any vinegar-based agents to
descale the appliance.
Do not use descaling agent with
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phosphoric acid.
Only use cleaning tablets and
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descaling tablets that have been
specially developed for the
appliance.
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Only clean dishwasher-safe
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components in the dishwasher.
Only use programs that do not heat
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the components above 140 °F
(60 °C).
Not suitable:
¡ Water tank
¡ Lid for water tank
¡ Aroma lid
¡ Brewing unit
¡ Drip tray
Tips
¡ Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly
to remove any salt adhering to
them. Salt can cause rust film to
develop on stainless steel surfaces.
¡ Always remove any residues of
limescale, coffee, milk and cleaning/
descaling solutions immediately to
prevent corrosion.
11.3 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Moisture intrusion may cause an
electric shock.
Never immerse the appliance or the
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power cord in water.
Liquids must not be spilled on the
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appliance plug connection.