Elements that may damage the appliance

Pan	bottoms		Rough pan bottoms may scratch the cooktop.
			Avoid leaving empty pans on the cooking areas. This may result in damage
			appliance. If special cookware is used, please follow the manufacturer's
			instructions.
Hot	pans		Never	place any		hot pans or other cookware on the control panel, the dis
			or the		cooktop	frame.
Salt,	sugar and	sand	Salt,	sugar and		sand particles may scratch the cooktop.
Hard	or pointed	objects	Hard	or	pointed	objects may damage the cooktop if they are dropped on
			Do not		use the	cooktop as a work or support surface.

Food spillage

Unsuitable cleaning products

Plastic and paper

Sugar and other similar products may damage the cooktop. Remove such p immediately using a scraper for glass surfaces.

The use of unsuitable cleaning products and the wear caused by contact w cookware will result in fading of the metal parts.

Aluminum foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on element while it

Energy-saving advice

DUse pans equipped with a solid, flat bottom. Curved pan bottoms incre

energy consumption. Place a ruler against the bottom of the pan. If the gaps, this means the bottom is completely flat.

D The diameter of the pan you are using		should		be the same as the di
the element. Please note: If the	cookware manufacturer provides the dia
for the top of the pan, bear in	mind that this is in most cases greate
diameter of its bottom. This is generally		greater		than the diameter of th
the pan. If the diameter of the	pan is	not	the same		as	the	diameter
element, it is preferable to use	a pan	with	a	bottom	that	is	larger in
than the element, otherwise half	the energy		will	be wasted.

DChoose pans of a size suited to the amount of food you are going to

large pan that is only half full will use a great amount of energy.

DEnsure that pans are always placed in the center of the element and cover them with a lid. Cooking with an uncovered pan will result in a

increase in		energy	use.
D Use	a small amount of water			when	cooking. This will save energy and
the	vitamins	and	minerals of	cooked	vegetables.

DWhen cooking stews or liquid food such as soups, sauces or drinks, th

reach a	high temperature within a very	short	time	and	without warning,
risk of spillage. Therefore, it is advisable		to heat		food	slowly,	adjusting
setting to an adequate level and stirring		the	food	before and		during the
process.