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Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid
between the pan base and the hotplate. Always
keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.
Causes of damage
Caution!
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Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
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Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
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Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel,
the display area or the surround. This may cause
damage.
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Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the hob.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot
hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for
your hob.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table.
Environmental protection
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Energy-saving tips
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Always place suitable lids on saucepans. When
cooking without a lid, considerably more energy is
required. A glass lid means that you can see inside
without having to lift the lid.
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Use pots and pans with even bases. Uneven bases
increase energy consumption.
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The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the
same size as the hotplate. In particular, small
saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses.
Please note: cookware manufacturers often
indicate the upper diameter of the saucepan. This is
usually bigger than the diameter of the base of the
pan.
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Use a small saucepan for small quantities. A larger,
less full saucepan requires a lot of energy.
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Cook with only a little water. This will save energy.
Vitamins and minerals in vegetables are preserved.
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Always cover as large an area of the hotplate as
possible with your saucepan.
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Switch to a lower heat setting in good time.
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Select a suitable ongoing cooking setting. You will
waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting
which is too high.
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Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer
cooking times, you can switch the hotplate off 5-10
minutes before the end of the cooking time.
Damage
Cause
Measure
Stains
Boiled over
food
Remove boiled over food
immediately with a glass
scraper.
Unsuitable
cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents
that are suitable for glass
ceramic.
Scratches
Salt, sugar and
sand
Do not use the hob as a
work surface or storage
space.
Rough pot and
pan bases
scratch the
ceramic.
Check your cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable
cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents
that are suitable for glass
ceramic.
Pan abrasion
(e.g. aluminium)
Lift pots and pans when
moving them.
Blisters
Sugar, food
with a high
sugar content
Remove boiled over food
immediately with a glass
scraper.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the
return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
