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A defective appliance may cause
electric shock. Never switch on a
defective appliance. Unplug the
appliance from the mains or
switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Ris k of electric s hock!
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Cracks or fractures in the glass
ceramic may cause electric
shocks. Switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact
the after-sales service.
Electromagnetic hazards!
This appliance complies with safety
and electromagnetic compatibility
standards. However, people with
pacemakers or insulin pumps must
refrain from using this appliance. It
is impossible to ensure that all of
these devices available on the
market comply with current
electromagnetic compatibility
standards, and that interference
which may prevent the device from
working correctly will not occur. It is
also possible that people with other
types of devices, such as a hearing
aids, could experience some
discomfort.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in
the lower section. If there is a
drawer under the hob it should not
be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage
the fan or interfere with the cooling
if they are sucked into it.
There should be a minimum of
2 cm between the contents of the
drawer and fan intake.
Risk of injury!
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When cooking in a bain marie, the
hob and cooking container could
shatter due to overheating. The
cooking container in the bain
marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only
use heat-resistant cookware.
Risk o f injury!
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Saucepans may suddenly jump
due to liquid between the pan
base and the hotplate. Always
keep the hotplate and saucepan
bases dry.
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
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Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
may cause damage.
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Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
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Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the
hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
Overview
The following table presents the most common damage
caused:
Damage
Cause
Measure
Stains
Food spillage
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning products
Only use cleaning products specifically designed for glass-ceramic hobs.
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface.
Pans with rough bottoms may scratch
the glass ceramic
Check pans.
Fading
Unsuitable cleaning products
Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic hobs.
Contact with pans
Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Chips
Sugar, substances with a high sugar
content
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
