Page EN-12
Using the hob
Using the hob
Requirements
– You have read the chapter "Safety" at the
beginning of this manual.
– The appliance is connected, as described
in the chapter „Installing the hob" from
page EN-29.
– You have thoroughly cleaned the oven
(see „Basic cleaning" on page EN-35).
Glass ceramic hob
Unlike cast-iron hobs, your cooker has a flat
hob made from glass ceramic with clearly vis-
ible cooking zones. So that the glass ceramic
does not become damaged and lasts for a
long time, you need to care for it and maintain
it and use suitable cookware.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may result in severe
injury or death.
Do not continue to cook if you fi nd
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cracks in the glass ceramic. Water that
runs through cracks inside the device
may be live! If there are cracks in the
glass ceramic, disconnect the glass
ceramic hob from the mains supply
(switch off circuit breaker(s)/unscrew
fuse[s]) and then contact our Service
Centre (see page EN-37).
Fire hazard!
Unattended cooking on a hob with
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fat or oil can be dangerous and may
result in fi re.
CAUTION
Risk of burns!
Metallic objects such as knives,
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forks, spoons and lids should not be
placed on the hotplate since they
can get hot.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in damage.
Do not push heavy pans across the
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appliance; The glass ceramic may be-
come scratched.
Wipe the hob and the base of the
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pots prior to use to wipe away any
dirt which may cause scratches.
Use the hob as a work surface or to
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place objects on only once it has com-
pletely cooled off. Materials which
are sensitive to heat such as plastic
dishes could become damaged if this
is the case.
The right cookware
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
Glass is a poor heat conductor. Because
of this, thermal stress and breakages
may occur when using glass cookware
on the hob.
If possible, only use metal cookware
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on the cooking zone.