Siemens SIMATIC IFP2200 INOX MT ETH Compact Operating Instructions page 24

Maintenance and care
4.1 Cleaning and maintenance
General information on cleaning
Danger of explosion when cleaning in hazardous areas
When cleaning the front panel in hazardous areas with a dry cloth, static electricity may be
discharged. An explosion can result in damage to persons and machines.
• Do not clean the front panel with a dry cloth.
• Use a well moistened cloth or a suitable anti-static cleaning device.
• Alternatively, use a pressure cleaner.
Note
Damage to the front operating panel possible
Impermissible and unsuitable cleaning agents may cause damage to the HMI device.
Not permitted:
• Do not clean the HMI device with aggressive solvents, cleaning and disinfecting agents,
greasy or abrasive cleaning agents, concentrated acids and alkaline solutions, scratching
or rough rags and objects.
For further information, refer to the section "Chemical resistance".
• Do not clean the stainless steel front with chlorine and chlorides, e.g. active chlorine.
• Do not clean the any of the front panel with laser beam, ultrasound or dry ice.
• Do not clean protein-containing product residues with temperatures above 60°C.
Otherwise, the protein will curdle and stick to the surface.
• Do not clean the surface with pointed, sharp or abrasive tools such as knives or brushes.
Permitted:
• Use commercially available glass or plastic cleaners for cleaning the glass front.
The front panel is protected against the ingress of liquids according to the degree of
protection. You can find additional information in the section "Information on insulation tests,
protection class and degree of protection (Page 40)".
Cleaning the machine
Just as you foam your machine, disinfect it, wash away product residues with a steam jet
and a pressure cleaner, you can also clean the front panel of the built-in device. Observe the
general cleaning instructions. The following approvals especially apply:
● IP6X/IPX9 degree of protection on front according to EN 60529
● IPX6K degree of protection to ISO 20653
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Compact Operating Instructions, 03/2018, A5E42185570-AA
IFP2200 INOX MT ETH