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Causes of damage
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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.
Environmental protection
Tips for saving energy
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Use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven
bottoms increase energy consumption.
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For small amounts, use a small pot. A large pot
that isn't very full requires a lot of energy.
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Always cover pots with a lid that fits. When
cooking without a lid, you need four times more
energy.
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Cook with little water. This saves energy. The
vitamins and minerals in vegetables are
preserved.
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Switch promptly back to a lower setting for
cooking.