Elements That May Damage The Appliance - Siemens EH 375ME11E Instruction Manual

The hotplates become very hot. Never
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place combustible items on the hob.
Never place objects on the hob.
The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
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combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
The hob switches off automatically and
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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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(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
The hotplate heats up but the display does
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not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Metal objects on the hob quickly become
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very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
After each use, always turn off the hob at
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the main switch. Do not wait until the hob
turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
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may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Penetrating moisture may cause an
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electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
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Damage Cause
Stains Food spillage
Unsuitable cleaning products
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand
Pans with rough bottoms may scratch
the glass ceramic
Fading Unsuitable cleaning products
Contact with pans
Chips Sugar, substances with a high sugar
content
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A defective appliance may cause electric
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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
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may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked
into it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm
between the contents of the drawer and fan
intake.
Risk of injury!
When cooking in a bain marie, the hob
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and cooking container could shatter due
to overheating. The cooking container in
the bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use
heat-resistant cookware.
Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
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liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.

Elements that may damage the appliance

Caution!
Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
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Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate. Doing so
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may cause damage.
Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the indicator
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area, or the hob frame. Doing so may cause damage.
Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may damage it.
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Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if placed on the
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hotplate while it is hot. The use of laminated sheeting is not
recommended on the hob.
Overview
The following table presents the most common damage
caused:
Measure
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.
Only use cleaning products specifically designed for glass-ceramic hobs.
Do not use the hob as a tray or working surface.
Check pans.
Only use cleaning products specifically produced for glass-ceramic hobs.
Lift pots and pans before moving them around.
Immediately remove spilt food using a glass scraper.