Miele W3048 Product Manual - Page 36

Cleaning and care Cleaning the drum Washing at low temperatures and/or using liquid detergent can cause bacteria and unpleasant odors to build up in the washing machine. For this reason, Miele recommends that the washing machine be cleaned once a month.  Do not put laundry in the washing machine.  Select the Sanitize program and the Sanitize temperature.  Add ¼ cup of detergent and/or bleach to the detergent dispensing drawer  Start the program and let it proceed as usual. At the end of the program, the cleaning of the drum is completed.  Do not use chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass or all purpose cleaners! They will damage the surface. Cleaning the detergent dispensing drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid detergent can lead to a build-up of bacteria in the detergent dispensing drawer.  For hygiene reasons, clean the entire drawer at regular intervals. Cleaning the exterior and control panel  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.  Clean the exterior of the washer with a mild solution of non-abrasive detergent or soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft cloth.  Clean the drum with a stainless steel cleaner specially formulated for use in a washing machine, available from Miele.  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. 32