Gaggenau VE 230, Instruction Manuals

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Switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
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!
– Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
– Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
– Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
– Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the
hob.
– Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot
hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your
hob.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most
frequent kinds of damage:
Damage Cause Action
Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for 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 which are suitable for ceramic
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Environmental protection
Environmental protection
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE – waste
electrical and electronic equipment). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable.
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Tips on saving energy
Please observe the following tips on saving energy:
▯ Saucepans and pots should always be covered with a
suitable lid to shorten cooking times.
▯ Use good quality saucepans and pots with thick, even
bases. Using cookware with uneven bases increases
energy consumption.
▯ The size of the cookware should correspond to the
amount of the food to be prepared. Large pots which
are only half full waste enery.
▯ The diameter of the bases of the saucepans and pots
should match the size of the cooking zone. Note:
ovenware manufacturers often give the diameter of
the top of the saucepan. It is usually larger than the
diameter of the base of the saucepan.
▯ Use only a little water when cooking. This saves energy.
It also preserves vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
▯ Use the residual heat of the cooktop to keep food
warm.