The hob switches off automatically
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and can no longer be operated. It
may switch on unintentionally at a
later point. Switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of burns!
The hotplates and surrounding area
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become very hot. Never touch the
hot surfaces. Children under 8 years
old must be kept at a safe distance
from the appliance.
The hotplate heats up but the
Ris k of burns!
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display does not work. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Causes of damage
Caution!
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the ceramic.
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Avoid boiling pots dry. This may cause damage.
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Never place hot pots or pans on the control panel, the
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display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent
kinds of damage:
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!
Cracks or fractures in the glass
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ceramic may cause electric shocks.
Switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Cleaning the appliance with steam
Risk of electric shock!
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may cause electric shocks. Do not
use steam cleaners.
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Risk of electric shock!
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Repairs must only be carried out by
a trained after-sales engineer. If the
appliance is defective, switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box.
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.
Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on the hob.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers melt on hot hotplates.
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Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
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.