Risk of fire!
Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly.
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Never leave hot fat or oil unattended.
Never use water to put out burning oil or
fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish
flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or
something similar.
The hotplates become very hot. Never
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Risk of fire!
place combustible items on the hob.
Never place objects on the hob.
The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
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Risk of fire!
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of burns!
The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
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may only be carried out by one of our
trained after-sales engineers. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric sh ock !
Damage
Cause
Stains
Food spills
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Scratches
Salt, sugar and sand
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the
ceramic.
Discolouration
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium)
Blisters
Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
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Risk of electric shock!
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Risk of electric shock!
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Risk of injury!
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.
Causes of damage
Caution!
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Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent
kinds of damage:
Action
Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Check your cookware.
Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Penetrating moisture may cause an
electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
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