Causes Of Damage; Overview - Siemens EX875LX34E Instruction Manual

Causes of damage

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]Causes of damage
Caution!
C a u s e s o f d a m a g e
Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
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Doing so may cause damage.
Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
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indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
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damage it.
Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
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placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Risk of damage due to corrosion. Always switch on
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the appliance while cooking to avoid condensation.
Condensate can produce corrosion damage.
Risk of damage due to ingress of moisture into the
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electronic circuitry. Never clean controls with a wet
cloth.
Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean
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stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain
only. Do not use stainless-steel cleaning agents on
the controls.
Surface damage due to strong or abrasive cleaning
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agents. Never use strong and abrasive cleaning
agents.

Overview

You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table:
Damage Cause
Stains Boiled over food.
Unsuitable cleaning agent.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent.
Pan abrasion.
Chips Sugar, food with a high sugar content.
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Measure
Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Check the cookware.
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.