en Causes of damage6]Causes of damageCausesofdamage Caution!■ Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.■ Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.Doing so may cause damage.■ Do not place hot pans on the control panel, theindicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so maycause damage.■ Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob maydamage it.■ Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt ifplaced on the hotplate while it is hot. The use oflaminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.OverviewYou will find the most frequently caused damage in thefollowing table:Damage Cause MeasureStains Boiled over food. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob. Check the cookware.Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.Chips Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.