Operation
Note:
Do not use any pots or pans on the ceramic cooktops having bases with pronounced edges or ridges. These could permanently scratch the cooktop surface.
Place a saucepan on the cooking area before turning on the appliance to save energy.
The ceramic surface and the base of the saucepan should be clean and dry.
This saves unnecessary cleaning after cooking and protects the cook- ing area.
Care should be taken that no gra- nules (e. g. salt, sugar, etc.) are on the cooktop when cooking.
If such granules should find their way under a saucepan when it is pushed across the cooktop, the granules could scratch the surface.
Do not push enamelled baking sheets, frying pans or saucepans across the ceramic surface.
Scratches may occur.
When using aluminum or stainless steel utensils, the metal can affect the ceramic surface by leaving white colored spots behind.
These spots can be removed most easily if they are treated immediately with a ceramic cooktop cleaner (see chapter on “Cleaning and Care”).
Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminum foil onto the ceramic cooktop unit when it is hot.
If this should occur do not turn the appliance off. Scrape the remains from the cooktop with a razor blade, taking care not to burn yourself.
If it is allowed to cool before the cooktop has been cleaned, the ce- ramic surface will be susceptible to pitting or cracking.
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