■A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
■Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic may cause electric shocks. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
Electromagnetic hazards!
This appliance complies with safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. However, people with pacemakers or insulin pumps must refrain from using this appliance. It is impossible to ensure that all of these devices available on the market comply with current electromagnetic compatibility standards, and that interference which may prevent the device from working correctly will not occur. It is also possible that people with other types of devices, such as a hearing
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
■Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
■Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so may cause damage.
■Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
aids, could experience some discomfort.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower section. If there is a drawer under the hob it should not be used to store small objects or paper, since they could damage the fan or interfere with the cooling if they are sucked into it.
There should be a minimum of
2 cm between the contents of the drawer and fan intake.
Risk of injury!
■When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and cooking container could shatter due to overheating. The cooking container in the bain marie must not directly touch the bottom of the
■Saucepans may suddenly jump due to liquid between the pan base and the hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and saucepan bases dry.
■Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
■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.
Overview
The following table presents the most common damage caused:
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Stains | Food spillage | Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper. |
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| Unsuitable cleaning products | Only use cleaning products specifically designed for |
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Scratches | Salt, sugar and sand | Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface. |
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| Pans with rough bottoms may scratch | Check pans. |
| the glass ceramic |
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Fading | Unsuitable cleaning products | Only use cleaning products specifically produced for |
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| Contact with pans | Lift pots and pans before moving them around. |
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Chips | Sugar, substances with a high sugar | Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper. |
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