Siemens HC724220 - Manual (Page 80)

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A defective appliance may cause electric
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.
Risk of electric shock! ■
Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of fire!
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Loose food residues, grease and meat
juices may catch fire during the Self-
cleaning cycle. Remove coarse dirt from
the cooking compartment and from the
accessories before every Self-cleaning
cycle.
Risk of fire! ■
The appliance will become very hot on the
outside during the Self-cleaning cycle.
Never hang combustible objects, e.g. tea
towels, on the door handle. Do not place
anything against the front of the oven.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
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The cooking compartment will become
very hot during the Self-cleaning cycle.
Never open the appliance door or move
the locking latch by hand. Allow the
appliance to cool down. Keep children at
a safe distance.
Risk of burns! ■
; The appliance will become very hot on
the outside during the Self-cleaning cycle.
Never touch the appliance door. Allow the
appliance to cool down. Keep children at
a safe distance.
Causes of damage
Hob
Caution!
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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
display area or the surround. This may cause damage.
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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.
Oven protective foil is not suitable for your hob.
Overview
The following table provides an overview of the most frequent
kinds of damage:
Damage Cause Action
Stains Food spills Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Rough pot and pan bases scratch the
ceramic.
Check your cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agents Only use cleaning agents which are suitable for ceramic
Pan abrasion (e.g. aluminium) Lift the pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remove spills immediately with a glass scraper.