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How to prevent damage to the

appliance

• Never use the hob as a work surface or for
storage.
• The frameless edge of the ceramic glass
surface is susceptible to knocks. Be careful
when moving pots and pans around.
• Do not operate the cooking zones with empty
pots or pans, or with no pots and pans on
them. The cooking utensils as well as the hob
surface could suffer damage as a result.
• Ceramic glass is insensitive to temperature
shocks and is very robust, however it is not
unbreakable. Especially sharp and hard
objects that fall on the cooking surface could
damage it.
• Do not use cast iron pots or pans with
damaged bases with rough edges or burrs.
Sliding these across the hob could cause
scratches.
• Do not place any pots or pans on the frame of
the cooking area. Scratches and damage to
the varnished surface could occur.
• Always make sure that no acid-containing
liquids such as vinegar, lemon or lime-
dissolving agents are split on the hob frame
as these can cause dull spots to appear.
• If sugar or a mixture containing sugarfalls
onto the cooking zone and melts, remove
immediately while still hot, using a suitable
kitchen scraper. If left to cool down, it may
damage the surface when removed.
• Keep objects, liable to melt, away from the
ceramic glass surface, for example, synthetic
materials, aluminium foils or cooking wraps. If
any other materials or foodstuffs melt on the
ceramic glass surface, these should be
cleaned away immediately using a suitable
kitchen scraper.
Disposal

Disposing of the packaging

material

All packing materials used can be recycled.
The plastic materials are identified as follows:
• >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. for the outer
wrapping and the bags inside.
• >PS< for foamed polystyrene, e.g., for
cushioning parts, in principle CFC-free.
The materials must be disposed of properly.
Please observe the national and regional
regulations for the disposal of packaging material
and the material designation (material
separation, recycling, waste collection).

Disposing of old appliances

For ecological reasons, all old appliances must
be disposed of in compliance with applicable
regulations.
• The appliance must not be disposed of with
the normal domestic waste.
• Contact your local council or Environmental
Health Office for information regarding the
safe disposal of the appliance.
Warning! Before disposing of old
appliances, make them inoperable so
that they are not a danger to others.
Separate the appliance from the
mains supply. Remove the mains
lead.