Thermador Masterpiece CEM305TB, User And Care Manual

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Causes of damage
NOTICES
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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 increase energy consumption
considerably. 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.
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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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Switch to a lower heat setting in time.
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Select a suitable setting for ongoing cooking. You will
waste energy by using an ongoing cooking setting
which is too high.
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Use the residual heat of the cooktop. For longer
cooking times, you can switch the element off
5-10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.