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The glass-ceramic surface must be cleaned with the aid of a damp
sponge and dish soap.
Do not use aggressive and abrasive detergents, pot scrubbers and
stain or rust removers.
• Do not operate the cooking zones without any pots on them. Do
not use the appliance to heat the room!
• Make sure that the cooking zones and pots are always clean and
dry, so as to ensure optimal heat transmission and to avoid
damaging the glass-ceramic surface.
• Overheated fat can easily ignite. Be extremely careful when
preparing dishes that require the use of bacon fat or oil (e.g. chips).
• Do not place wet pots or steamy lids on the cooking zones.
Dampness damages the cooking zones.
• Do not leave warm pots to cool on cold cooking zones (i.e. that
have been inactive) as the condensation that forms underneath the
pot accelerates corrosion.
Important warnings concerning the glass-ceramic surface
• Although the glass-ceramic cooker hob reaches the pre-set
temperature very quickly, the surrounding surface remains cold.
• The cooker hob resists temperature variations.
• The cooker hob can withstand knocks and will not damaged by
positioning pots with added force.
• Do not use the glass-ceramic surface as a worktop. Sharp objects
may scratch it.
• It is forbidden to prepare dishes in aluminium or plastic containers
on hot cooking zones. Do not place any plastic or aluminium object
(e.g. aluminium foil) on the glass-ceramic surface.
• Do not use the glass-ceramic hob if the surface is broken or
cracked.
Pointed objects that fall on the glass-ceramic hob may cause the
latter to break. The effects may appear immediately or at a later
stage. If you notice any visible cracks, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply immediately.
• If sugar or foodstuffs with high sugar content fall on the hot
cooker hob, clean the surface immediately.
Suggestions on the use of pots
Use high-quality pots with a straight and stable base.
• Heat transmission improves if the diameter of the pot base
matches that of the cooking zone, and by placing the pot in the
centre of the cooking zone.
• Follow the suggestions of the pot manufacturer when cooking in
heat-resistant glass pots or porcelain pots.
• Pressure cookers must be supervised until they reach the right
pressure. The cooking zone starts functioning at maximum power
then after a while, lower the heat setting using the appropriate
sensor on the basis of the pot manufacturer's indications.
• Make sure that the pressure cooker and all other pots contain
enough liquids during cooking, as cooking with an empty pot causes
overheating and damage to both the pot and cooking zone.
• Heat-resistant glass pots with flat base may be used on the glass-
ceramic hob provided their diameter matches that of the cooking
zone. Pots with larger diameter may crack due to thermal tension.
• Follow the indications of the pot manufacturer when using special
pots.
• When cooking with light-coloured pots (e.g. light-coloured metal)
or pots with thick bases, boiling point will be delayed by a few
minutes (up to 10 minutes). We recommend using pots with dark
and flat base for boiling large amounts of water.
Prior to first use
Important warnings
Pots
