Bosch NET8066UC Manual

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Causes of damage
Scratches on glass ceramic surface: Cookware with 
rough bottoms will scratch the glass ceramic surface.
Salt, sugar and sand: Salt, sugar or grains of sand will 
scratch the glass ceramic surface. Never use the 
cooktop as a working surface or for setting things 
down.
Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pans 
that are empty.
Hot cookware: Never set down hot pans and pots on 
the control panel or frame.  This may cause damage.
Hard and sharp objects: Hard or sharp objects falling 
on the cooktop may damage it.
Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containing 
sugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately eliminate 
spills of these products with a glass scraper.
Foils and plastics: Aluminum foil and plastic will melt 
on the hot cooking zones. Stove protective film isn't 
suitable for your cooktop.
Unsuitable cleaning agent: Shimmering metallic 
discolorations on the glass ceramic surface result from 
the use of inappropriate cleaning agents and abrasion 
from cookware.
Protecting the environment
Energy-saving advice
Always place a fitting lid on cookware. Cooking with 
an uncovered pan will increase energy consumption 
considerably. Use a glass lid to provide visibility and 
avoid having to lift the lid.
Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom. 
Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
The diameter of the pan base must match the size of 
the element. If not, energy may be wasted.
Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount of 
food you are going to cook. A large pan that is only 
half full will use a lot of energy.
Use a small amount of water when cooking. This 
saves energy, and vegetables retain a larger 
percentage of their vitamins and minerals.
Select a lower power level.