Miele DA398-6 Product Manual - Page 18

Cleaning and care WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:  Before cleaning or servicing the hood, disconnect it from the power supply, see "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS". Stainless steel housing General The surfaces and control buttons are susceptible to scratching and chipping. Observe the following cleaning instructions.  Clean all surfaces and control buttons using warm water and liquid dish soap only, applying the mixture with a sponge cloth. Make sure that no water gets into the interior of the hood. Only use a damp cloth to clean the hood, especially in the control panel area. Special instructions for stainless steel surfaces (does not apply to control buttons)  Stainless steel surfaces can also be cleaned using a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner, available from Miele.  To prevent the surfaces from quickly becoming dirty again, we recommend treating them with a stainless steel care conditioner. Apply sparingly over the entire area using a soft cloth. Special instructions for RAL color finish housing (special order)  Observe the general cleaning instructions contained in this chapter. Minor scratches on the surface are inevitable when cleaning the housing. Depending on the lighting in the kitchen, this may negatively affect the appliance's appearance.  After cleaning, dry the surfaces with a soft cloth. Avoid the following: - Cleaners containing soda, acid or chloride, or cleaners containing solvents - Abrasive cleaners such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, abrasive sponges such as pot scourers, or used sponges that still contain residues from abrasive cleaners 18