The cooking zone may be damaged:
if it is left in operation without any cookware being placed
on top, or if covered with empty cookware;
if improper cookware is used: unevenly flat bottom or
small diameter (traditional Turkish coffee kettle).
the use of terra-cotta (clay) cookware is likely to produce
scratches upon the ceramic-glass surface.
Before placing any cookware upon the cooktop thoroughly
wipe the bottom dry, thereby improving the heat
conduction and protecting the hotplate from damage.
When buying cookware be careful in selecting size: pot diameter usually refers to the top edge
of the dish, which is often larger than the dish bottom.
Steam-pressure pots (economic pots), which use pressure in tightly sealed interior, are
especially economic, and save both time and energy. Shorter cooking time leaves more
vitamins in food.
Always leave enough water in steam-pressure pots, otherwise it may result in overheating
which may damage both the pot and the hotplate.
Always cover the cookware with lids of appropriate size.
Use such dish size to accommodate the quantity of food to be prepared. If you use excessively
large pot for small amount of food, you will consume considerably more energy.
