Proper Installation And Maintenance; Causes Of Damage - Gaggenau VE 230 614 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Always position handles of utensils inward so they do
not extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the
edge of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires,
spills and burns.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation
Instructions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family
household use only. It is not approved for outdoor
use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place -
Absence of these bowls or pans during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
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WARNING:
Failure to operate knobs properly
may result in personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an
authorized servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Cleaning solutions
and spillovers may create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer
all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
appliance, switch power off at the service panel and
lock the panel to prevent the power from being
switched on accidentally.
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Causes of Damage

Scratches on the ceramic
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
Salt, sugar or sand
Salt, sugar or sand scratch the ceramic. Do not use
the cooktop as a work surface or storage space.
Overheated pots or pans
Avoid cooking on the cooktop with an empty pan.
Hard and pointed objects
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop.
Food spills
Sugar or food containing sugar can damage the
ceramic. Remove spills immediately with a glass
scraper.
Foil and plastic
Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on heated
hotplates. Oven protective foil is not suitable for your
cooktop.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Iridiscent discoloration on the ceramic can be caused
by unsuitable cleaning agents or the bases of certain
pots or pans.