Causes of damageScratches on glass ceramic surface: Cookware withrough bottoms will scratch the glass ceramic surface.Salt, sugar and sand: Salt, sugar or grains of sand willscratch the glass ceramic surface. Never use thecooktop as a working surface or for setting thingsdown.o Overheated cookware: Avoid heating pots or pansthat are empty.o Hot cookware: Never set down hot pans and pots onthe control panel or frame. This may cause damage.o Hard and sharp objects: Hard or sharp objects fallingon the cooktop may damage it.o Boiled-over food: Sugar and products containingsugar may damage the cooktop. Immediately eliminatespills of these products with a glass scraper.o Foils and plastics: Aluminum foil and plastic will melton the hot cooking zones. Stove protective film isn'tsuitable for your cooktop.o Unsuitable cleaning agent: Shimmering metallicdiscolorations on the glass ceramic surface result fromthe use of inappropriate cleaning agents and abrasionfrom cookware.Protecting the environmentEnergy-saving adviceo Always place a fitting lid on cookware. Cooking withan uncovered pan will increase energy consumptionconsiderably. Use a glass lid to provide visibility andavoid having to lift the lid.o Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.o The diameter of the pan base must match the size ofthe element. If not, energy may be wasted.o Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount offood you are going to cook. A large pan that is onlyhalf full will use a lot of energy.o Use a small amount of water when cooking. Thissaves energy, and vegetables retain a largerpercentage of their vitamins and minerals.o Select a lower power level.