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… Safety precautions
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How to avoid damaging the appliance
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In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down com-
pletely. Under no circumstances should you use cold water to cool it down!
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Do not climb on to the appliance.
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A sudden impact such as a salt pot falling on to the hob can damage the surface.
Such objects should not be stored above the appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance for any length of time without or with empty
cookware.
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Check that the base of the cookware and the surface of the cooking zone are
clean and dry before use.
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Always lift – i. e. do not slide – the cookware off the hob so as not to scratch the
surface or damage the markings.
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Do not place hot cookware on the frame.
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Do not prepare (peel, cut etc.) fruit and vegetables on the surface. Fine dirt parti-
cles and hard objects can damage the surface of the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance as a storage area. In particular, do not deposit any in-
flammable materials, cardboard or plastic packaging on the surface.
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Tin, zinc and aluminium objects (including aluminium foil and empty espresso cap-
sules) can melt on the hot cooking zone, causing damage.
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Take particular care that sugary foods or juices do not get on to the hot cooking
zone as they can damage the surface. If sugary foods or juices do get on to the
hot cooking zone, clean away immediately (while still hot) with a scraper.
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Avoid food boiling over.
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When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside it. Use a moderately
damp cloth. Do not spray the appliance with water. Do not use a steam cleaner.
If water gets inside the appliance, it can cause damage!
The surface is resistant to heat (up to 650 °C) and fluctuations in temperature.
It is also shock and scratch resistant to a certain degree. Nevertheless, please
observe the following precautions in order to avoid damaging the appliance.