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Preventing material damage
2 Preventing material damage
Preventing material damage
2.1 Preventing oven cavity damage
NOTICE:
The presence of objects on the oven cavity bottom will
cause heat to build up. The baking and roasting times will
no longer be correct and the enamel will be damaged.
▶ Do not cover the oven cavity bottom with any sort of foil
or greaseproof paper.
▶ Do not place accessories on the oven cavity bottom.
Do not allow aluminum foil in the oven cavity to come into
contact with the door glass, it could cause permanent
discoloration.
Never pour water into the oven cavity when it is still hot.
Never place cookware containing water on the oven cavity
bottom.
The prolonged presence of moisture in the oven cavity
leads to corrosion.
▶ Allow the oven cavity to dry after use.
▶ Do not keep moist food in the oven cavity for a long
time with the door closed.
▶ Do not store food in the oven cavity.
Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will
damage the front of neighboring kitchen units over time.
▶ Always allow the oven cavity to cool down with the door
closed after cooking at high temperatures. Only leave
the oven cavity to dry with the door open if a lot of
moisture was produced during operation.
Fruit juice dripping from the baking tray leaves stains that
cannot be removed.
▶ When baking very juicy fruit pies, do not pack too much
on the baking tray.
If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will not close
properly when the appliance is in operation. This may
damage the front of adjacent kitchen units.
▶ Never operate the appliance if the seal is damaged or
missing.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may
damage it.
▶ Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door.
▶ Do not place cookware or accessories on the appliance
door.
With certain models, accessories may scratch the door
glass when closing the appliance door.
▶ Always push accessories fully into the oven cavity.
Carrying the appliance by the door handle could break it.
The door handle cannot support the weight of the
appliance.
▶ Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle.
2.2 Preventing cooktop damage
NOTICE:
Cookware with rough bottoms scratch the glass ceramic
surface.
▶ Check the bottom of the cookware before setting it
down.
Salt, sugar or grains of sand scratch the glass ceramic
surface.
▶ Never use the cooktop as a working surface or for
setting things down.
Overheating can damage the cookware.
▶ Do not heat empty pots or pans.
Hot cookware can cause the electronics to overheat.
▶ Never set down hot pans and pots on the control panel
or the cooktop frame.
When hard or sharp objects fall on the cooktop, they can
cause damage.
▶ Do not let hard or pointed objects fall on the cooktop.
Aluminum foil and plastic melt on hot cooking zones.
▶ Do not let aluminum foil or plastic come into contact
with hot cooking zones.
▶ Do not use cooktop protective film.
Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause shimmering metallic
discolorations on the glass ceramic surface.
▶ Refer to the cleaning recommendations in this manual.
Overview of the most common types of damage
Here you can find an overview of the most common types
of damage and suggestions how to avoid them.
Stains
Cause How to avoid
Boiled-over food Remove boiled-over food
immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning
agents
Use cleaning agents that are
suitable for glass ceramic
cooktops.
Scratches
Cause How to avoid
Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the cooktop as a work
surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough
bases
Check the cookware.
Discolorations
Cause How to avoid
Unsuitable cleaning
agents
Use cleaning agents that are
suitable for glass ceramic
cooktops.
Pot abrasion (e.g.
aluminum)
Lift pots and pans when moving
them.
Blisters
Cause How to avoid
Sugar, food with a
high sugar content
Remove boiled-over food
immediately with a glass scraper.
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