IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminum foil to get onto the burners when they are hot, as they can damage the ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, turn off the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminum residues while still hot, using a shielded scraper blade. Wear oven gloves. Allow the burners to cool down and clean them with a suitable ceramic cleaning agent.
Pans that boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.
Pots and pans with bases with pronounced edges or ridges can scratch the ceramic burner. Only use pots and pans with smooth bases.
Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can cause scuffs and scratches.
Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the ceramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.
Even a light object can cause damage to the ceramic cooktop in certain circumstances. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
Hot pans on the display can cause damage to the electronics underneath. Do not place hot pans on the area around the display.
The cooktop frames or surrounding (in the case of beveled cooktops) may become hot due to the following factors: operating time, high output settings, large cookware, and number of burners in operation.
Cookware of aluminum or with an aluminum base can cause shiny metallic spots. These spots can be removed with ceramic glass or stainless steel cleaner (see "Cleaning and Care").
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