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Causes of damage
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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
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table:
Damage
Cause
Measure
Stains
Boiled over food.
Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agent.
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.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob.
Check the cookware.
Discolouration
Unsuitable cleaning agent.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Pan abrasion.
Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Chips
Sugar, food with a high sugar content.
Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.
