Gaggenau CI 491 602, Use And Care Manual

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Causes of damage
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Scratches on glass ceramic surface:
Cookware
with rough bottoms will scratch the glass ceramic
surface.
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Salt, sugar and sand:
Salt, sugar or grains of sand
will scratch the glass ceramic surface. Never use
the cooktop as a working surface or for setting
things down.
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Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pans
that are empty.
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Hot cookware:
Never set down hot pans and pots
on the control panel or frame. This may cause
damage.
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Hard and sharp objects:
Hard or sharp objects
falling on the cooktop may damage it.
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Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containing
sugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately
eliminate spills of these products with a glass
scraper.
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Foils and plastics:
Aluminum foil and plastic will
melt on the hot cooking zones. Stove protective
film isn't suitable for your cooktop.
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Unsuitable cleaning agent :
Shimmering metallic
discolorations on the glass ceramic surface result
from the use of inappropriate cleaning agents and
abrasion from cookware.
Protecting the environment
Energy-saving advice
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Always place a fitting lid on cookware. Cooking
with an uncovered pan will result in a four-fold
increase in energy use. Use a glass lid to provide
visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
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Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.
Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
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The diameter of the pan base must match the size
of the element. If not, energy may be
wasted. Note: The manufacturer normally
indicates the pan's upper diameter. This is
normally greater than the diameter of the pan's
base.
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Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount
of food you are going to cook. A large pan that is
only half full will use a lot of energy.
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Use a small amount of water when cooking. This
saves energy, and vegetables retain a larger
percentage of their vitamins and minerals.
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Select a lower power level.