Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
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may cause damage.
Damage
Cause
Stains
Food spillage
Unsuitable cleaning products
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Pans with rough bottoms may scratch
the glass ceramic
Fading
Unsuitable cleaning products
Contact with pans
Chips
Sugar, substances with a high sugar
content
Protecting the environment
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Energy-saving advice
Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking without a lid
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uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid to provide visibility
and avoid having to lift the lid.
Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use a lot
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more energy.
The diameter of the pan base must match the size of the
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hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers usually provide the
diameter for the top of the pan, which is usually larger than
the diameter of the pan base.
Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large pan which
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is not full uses a lot of energy.
Use little water when cooking. This saves energy and
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preserves all the vitamins and minerals in vegetables.
Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If the
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power level is too high, energy is wasted.
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Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
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area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
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
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hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
Overview
The following table presents the most common damage
caused:
Measure
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Only use cleaning products specifically designed for glass-ceramic hobs.
Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface.
Check pans.
Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic hobs.
Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.