Cleaning And Maintenance; Safety Advice; Cleaning And Descaling - Bartscher GE 18 Bedienungsanleitung

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Use the special handle to avoid burns while removing jars.
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Empty the tank after the water has cooled.

6. Cleaning and maintenance

6.1 Safety advice

o Before beginning with repair or cleaning works make sure the device has been
disconnected from power supply and has cooled down.
o Do not use any acid agents and make sure no water ingresses the device.
o To protect yourself from electric shock, never immerse the device, its cables and
the plug in water or other liquids.
CAUTION!
The device is not suited for direct washing via water jets.
Therefore, you must not use any kind of pressure water jet for cleaning the device!

6.2 Cleaning and descaling

Regular cleaning
o Clean the device regularly after use and additionally as needed.
CAUTION!
Never immerse the device or its power cord in water!
o Clean the device's surface with a soft, moist cloth. In case of stubborn dirt a mild
cleaning agent can be used. Never use aggressive cleaning substances.
o Wipe the power cord and plug with a dry cloth.
o Wash the inside of the tank thoroughly, rinse with water then pour it out through the
spout.
o Wash the lid and grid with warm water and a mild cleaning agent. Rinse with clean
water, then dry thoroughly.
o Always use soft cloths, never use any abrasive cleaners that could scratch the
device.
o Do not use flammable cleaning substances such as ether alcohol, etc. as this
increases the risk of fire and explosions when the device is activated again.
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