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Causes of damage
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Warning – Risk of injury!
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Unsuitable woks may cause accidents.
Only use woks supplied by the
manufacturer (available as optional
accessories).
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 of 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.
Causes of damage
Causes of damage:
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 table below lists the commonest kinds of damage:
Damage
Cause
Remedy
Stains
Food boiling over
Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a glass
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Unsuitable cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space
Rough pan bases can scratch the hob
Inspect the cookware
Discolouration
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob
Wear caused by cookware
Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blistering
Sugar, food with a high sugar content
Remove any food that has boiled over immediately with a glass
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