5Causes of damage en]Causes of damageCausesof damageCaution!– Do not place anything directly on the cookingcompartment floor. Do not cover it with aluminiumfoil. A build-up of heat may damage the appliance.The cooking compartment floor must always be keptclear. Always place ovenware in a perforatedcooking container or on a wire rack.– Aluminium foil in the cooking compartment must notcome into contact with the door panel. This couldcause permanent discolouration of the door panel.– We recommend you use a mineral water low inchloride and without added carbonic acid if yourtap water contains large amounts of chloride(>40 mg/l). You can inquire with your local watersupply company to obtain information about yourtap water.– Ovenware must be heat and steam resistant.Silicone baking tins are not suitable for combinedoperation with steam.– Only use original accessories in the cookingcompartment. Do not use any enamelled bakingtrays or grill trays. Rusting material (e.g. servingplates, cutlery) may lead to corrosion in the cookingcompartment.– Use original small parts (e.g. knurled nuts) only.Order small parts from our after-sales service ifthese should be lost.– Dripping liquids: When steaming with a perforatedcooking container, always insert the baking tray, theuniversal pan or the solid cooking containerunderneath. Dripping liquid is caught.– Do not store moist food in the closed cookingcompartment for long periods. It can lead tocorrosion in the cooking compartment.– Salt, spicy sauces (e.g. ketchup or mustard) orsalted dishes (e.g. cured roast) contain chlorideand acids. These corrode the surfaces of stainlesssteel. Always remove residues immediately.– Fruit juice may leave stains in the cookingcompartment. Always remove fruit juice immediatelyand wipe the cooking compartment with a moist anddry cloth.– Improper care of the appliance may lead tocorrosion in the cooking compartment. Follow thecare and cleaning instructions in the instructionmanual. Clean the cooking compartment each timeyou use it as soon as the appliance has cooleddown. After cleaning the cooking compartment, dryit with a soft cloth.– Do not detach the door seal. The appliance doorwill no longer close properly if the door seal isdamaged. The fronts of adjacent units could bedamaged. Have the door seal replaced.– Do not carry or hold the appliance by the doorhandle. The door handle cannot support the weightof the appliance, and could break.7Environmental protectionEnvironmental protectionYour new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. Hereyou can find tips on how to save even more energy whenusing the appliance, and how to dispose of yourappliance properly.Tips for saving energy▯ Open the appliance door as little as possible whilecooking.▯ For longer cooking times, you can switch off thesteam oven 10 minutes before the end of thecooking time and you can use the residual heat tofinish cooking.▯ When steaming, you can cook simultaneously onseveral levels. If dishes require different cookingtimes, insert the dishes that require the longesttime first.Environmentally-friendly disposalDispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendlymanner.This appliance is labelled in accordancewith European Directive 2012/19/EUconcerning used electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical and electronicequipment - WEEE). The guidelinedetermines the framework for the return andrecycling of used appliances as applicablethroughout the EU.