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Caution!
This appliance complies with safety and electromagnetic
compatibility standards. However, people with pacemakers
must refrain from approaching the appliance when in use. It is
impossible to ensure that all of these devices available on the
market comply with current electromagnetic compatibility
standards, and that interference which may prevent the device
from working correctly will not occur. It is also possible that
people with other types of devices, such as a hearing aids,
could experience some discomfort.
Switching off the hob
After each use, always turn off the hob at the main switch. Do
not wait until the hob turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
Elements that may damage the appliance
Caution!
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Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
may cause damage.
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Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
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Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the
hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
Overview
The following table presents the most common damage
caused:
Protecting the environment
Unpack the appliance and dispose of its packaging in such a
way that no damage is caused to the environment.
Environmentally-friendly disposal of waste
products
Energy-saving advice
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Always place the correct lid on the pan. Cooking with an
uncovered pan will result in a four-fold increase in energy
use.
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Use pans equipped with a solid, flat bottom. Curved pan
bases increase energy consumption.
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The diameter of the pan base must coincide with the
diameter of the hotplate. This generally means the pan base
diameter is greater than that of the hotplate. If the diameter of
the pan is not the same as the diameter of the hotplate, it is
preferable to use a pan with a bottom that is larger in
diameter than the hotplate, otherwise half the energy will be
wasted. Please note: Whether the cookware manufacturer
has indicated the diameter of the top of the pan.
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Choose pans of a size suited to the amount of food you are
going to cook. A large pan that is only half full will use a great
amount of energy.
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Use a small amount of water when cooking. This saves
energy, and vegetables retain their vitamins and minerals.
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Select a lower power level.
Damage
Cause
Measure
Stains
Food spillage
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning products
Only use cleaning products specifically designed for glass-ceramic hobs.
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface.
Pans with rough bottoms may scratch
the glass ceramic
Check pans.
Fading
Unsuitable cleaning products
Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic hobs.
Contact with pans
Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Chips
Sugar, substances with a high sugar
content
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
This appliance conforms to the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.
This directive defines the framework for recycling used
appliances within European territory
