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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.
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Risk of damage due to corrosion. Always switch on
the appliance while cooking to avoid condensation.
Condensate can produce corrosion damage.
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Risk of damage due to ingress of moisture into the
electronic circuitry. Never clean controls with a wet
cloth.
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Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean
stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain
only. Do not use stainless-steel cleaning agents on
the controls.
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Surface damage due to strong or abrasive cleaning
agents. Never use strong and abrasive cleaning
agents.
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.