Thermador CIT304YM Instructions for Use - Page 8
Preventing material damage, Environmental protection and en, ergy-saving, Induction cooking
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en-us Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Preventing material 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 set- ting 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. → "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 14 2.1 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 Boiled-over food Unsuitable cleaning agents Remedy Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper. Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops. Scratches Cause Salt, sugar and sand Cookware with rough bases Remedy Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage space. Check the cookware. Discolorations Cause Unsuitable cleaning agents Pot abrasion (e.g. aluminum) Remedy Use cleaning agents that are suitable for glass ceramic cooktops. Lift pots and pans when moving them. Blisters Cause Sugar, food with a high sugar content Remedy Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper. Environmental protection and energy-saving 3 Environmental protection and energy-saving Environmental protection and energy-saving 3.1 Disposal of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. ▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately. 3.2 Saving energy If you follow these tips, your appliance consumes less energy. Select a cookware diameter that matches the cooking zone. Center the cookware on the cooking zone. Tip: Cookware manufacturers usually state the top diameter of the cookware. The diameter of the cookware base is usually smaller. a The energy is targeted at the cookware. If you use cookware that is too small, energy is wasted. If the cookware is too large, much energy is used to heat up the cookware. Close cookware with a fitting lid. a Cooking without a lid consumes more energy. Only lift the lid when necessary. a If you lift the lid, a lot of energy can escape. Use a glass lid. a If you use a glass lid, you can look inside the cookware without lifting the lid. Use cookware with a solid flat bottom. a Curved cookware bases increase energy consumption. Use a cookware size that matches the amount of food you want to cook. a Cookware with little content consumes a lot of energy. Cook with a small amount of water. a More water requires more energy to heat it up. Select a lower power level as soon as possible. Select a suitable power level to continue cooking. a For ongoing cooking a lower power level is sufficient. Induction cooking 4 Induction cooking Induction cooking 4.1 Advantages of induction cooking Induction cooking is fundamentally different from traditional cooking methods, since the heat builds up directly in the cookware. This offers numerous advantages: ¡ Saves time when boiling and frying. ¡ Saves energy. ¡ Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not burn on as quickly. 8