Use and Care Manual

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Causes of damage en-us
Causes of damage
Causes of damage
NOTICE
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the cooktop.
Never leave cookware cooking empty. This can cause
damage.
Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel,
the displays or the cooktop surround. This can cause
damage.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop.
Aluminum foil and plastic containers can melt and
stick on hot burners. The use of oven protective foil on
the cooktop is not recommended.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table.
Damage Cause Remedy
Stains Boiled-over food. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage
space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the
cooktop.
Check the cookware.
Discoloration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.