Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Index
Features Care
Raw materials 6 Cleaning process 16
Manufacturing process 6 Cleaning agents 17
Thermal strength 7 Milk boil over 18
Design 7 Cleaning with induction system 18
Heat conductivity 8 Sugar chipping 18
Residual heat display 9 Lime specks 19
Security 9
Temperature differences 9
Usage
Cookware 10 – 11
Heating systems 12
Gas 12
Electro 12
Induction 12 – 13
Energy saving 12
Heat-up time 14
Customer service 15
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Introduction
Features
What are CERAN® cooktops made of? framework of SCHOTT‘s intensive re-
CERAN® cooktops, manufactured by search efforts, they have managed to
SCHOTT in Mainz (Germany) are made optimize production processes to such
of a special glass ceramic, a material an extent that the toxic heavy metals
with fascinating qualities. It mainly arsenic and antimony can be fully eli-
consists of natural raw materials, e. g. minated. As the first and only manu-
quartz sand that can be found in nearly facturer in the world, SCHOTT offers
endless quantities. the household appliance industry, as
well as the consumer, environmentally
Is there such a thing as environmen- sound glass ceramic cooktops, once
tally friendly glass ceramic? again substantiating its leading position
The new SCHOTT CERAN® is the first and commitment to the environment.
glass ceramic in the world produced
without toxic heavy metals. With the
product’s unique composition of ma-
terials, SCHOTT already meets future
EU ecological standards and proves its
innovative strength as the European
market leader once again. Within the
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With its elegant appearance, particularly Also working surfaces and furniture
suited for induction cookers, it turns the elements remain cool due to this very
stove into the centerpiece of any modern same reason, offering additional pro-
kitchen. Available in metallic and grey tection against any potential burns.
colors, it is fully in sync with the very
latest in appliance and kitchen trends. The increasingly popular induction hea-
ting technology is unique. An electro-
Your appliance retailer can offer you a magnetic field directly below the CERAN ®
full overview of the entire product range. cooktop generates heat directly in the
This, however, depends on the appliance pot or pan and not on the cooking
manufacturer and their product range surface itself. Therefore there is virtually
and design offering. no heat transmission to the surrounding
cooking zones. Only the heated pot or
Is the entire CERAN® cooktop heated pan emits heat to the surrounding
when cooking? cooking zones. Nothing happens with
No. Due to its low transverse heat con- the pot – the cooking zone stays cold.
ductivity, only the heating elements/ This offers additional protection against
cooking zones are heated. All unheated burns, in particular for families with
zones remain relatively cool. small children. A further safety bonus !
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What is the residual heat display for? What happens if a pot slips out of
The residual heat display points out any my hand?
hot cooking zones and prevents burns CERAN® cooktops are extremely robust.
and injuries. It also helps save energy as it The unique material properties of glass-
shows which cooking zones have enough ceramic make the cooktop resistant
residual heat left for further cooking at against regular mechanical strains that
low temperatures or to keep a dish warm. occur in the kitchen and while cooking,
e. g. tilting or falling pots.
CERAN® glass ceramic cooktops with
induction technology go by the principle: What happens if something cold is
“fast on, fast off”. Residual heat without poured onto the hot cooktop?
the supply of additional energy in this Glass ceramic is totally impervious to
sense, as is the case with conventional abrupt temperature shocks, such as
electric cookers, is therefore not possible. those caused by ice cubes or cold water
on a hot cooking zone. The standards
of all pertinent norms are complied
with in this respect.
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Usage
Does CERAN® require any special cookware with smooth bases in order
cookware? to prevent any damage to the surface of
Optimal results during cooking, frying, the cooker.
steaming, etc. can be achieved with
cookware made of stainless steel or Which type of cookware is not
enameled steel. We recommend a base suitable?
thickness of 2 – 3 mm for enameled steel Glass ceramic cookware as it does not
and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel cookware conduct heat well and is therefore less
with sandwich bottom. Induction coo- suitable for use on CERAN® cooktops.
king generally only functions with ferro- Pans with copper or aluminum bases
magnetic cookware. For years now, are also not suitable for cooking as these
quality cookware has been manufactured may leave residues which are very diffi-
exclusively with induction-suitable bases. cult to remove. If aluminum residues are
You can determine whether your pots not removed with a suitable cleaning
and pans are induction-capable simply agent immediately after cooking, they
by holding a magnet to the pot. If it may leave permanent burning stains
“sticks”, the pot can be used on an and make the appearance of the cooktop
induction cooker. Please also only use less attractive.
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What is the best heating system for a CERAN® with electrical heating
cooker with a CERAN® cooktop? technology
That depends on cooking style, personal The most common systems for CERAN®
preferences and budget. The most com- glass ceramic cooktops are cookers with
mon systems are cookers with electrical electrical radiant heating elements.
radiant heating elements which offer These are easily recognized by their red
extreme diversity in terms of size and glowing cooking zones. They offer,
design. If gas and electrical connections among other things, the benefit of
are in place, radiant heating and gas residual heat, easy cleaning, and energy
heating can be combined in one single efficient cooking.
cooker.
CERAN® with gas heating technology
CERAN with induction
®
Gas heating with an open burner on a
CERAN® cooktops with induction hea- CERAN® cooktop. Countless chefs swear
ting are becoming more and more by this style of cooking. Gas enables
popular among consumers. This techno- accurate cooking and responds quickly
logy heats the ferromagnetic cookware to changes in temperature – similar to
through magnetic vibrations. The advan- that of induction heating technology.
tage: The cooking zone is only heated by
the heat returned by the pot, which is How does the CERAN® cooktop with
safe and also prevents any food or liquids induction technology work?
that have boiled over from burning onto Induction cookers work completely
the cooking surface. differently to conventional electric
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cookers. The difference becomes appa- However, induction cooktops can reach
rent as soon as you switch on the cooking considerably high temperatures. High-
zone. With induction cookers no heating performance systems or an empty coo-
elements start glowing. However, when king pot can reach temperatures of more
you place a pot containing food or liquid than 500 °C. One can therefore only use
on the cooking field, heat arises at the the term “cold cooking” in a certain sense.
exact spot it is needed: at the bottom of
the pot. A current-carrying coil is located What do I have to take into
beneath the cooktop that generates an consideration when cooking with
alternating magnetic field. This magnetic induction technology?
field induces eddy currents in special The risk of burning oneself on a cooking
cookware made of ferromagnetic mate- zone after removing a pot or pan is
rial, which heats the metal of the pot and reduced considerably through the lower
then its contents by heat transferal. The glass ceramic temperatures. However,
benefits of this technology are the precise there is still a risk as the cooking zones are
dosage of heat supply and quick respon- only active when a pot is placed on them.
ses to any changes in settings. Under nor- If the pot is removed, the energy supply is
mal circumstances the cooking surface automatically disabled (inherent cook-
remains relatively cool, as the surface it- ware recognition). The energy supply to
self does not heat up. On top of that, a the cookware can be activated and
CERAN® cooktop with induction techno- deactivated immediately. There is no
logy is much easier to clean and its elegant post-heating or pre-heating as is the case
appearance is very aesthetically pleasing. with electrical radiant heating systems.
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Care
How do I care for my CERAN® cooktop The following applies for most types of
properly? soiling to your SCHOTT CERAN® cooktop
In order to prolong the enjoyment and that occur when cooking: sponge it.
life of your beautiful and practical Minor soiling is easily washed away with
cooktop, we kindly ask you to take note just a few drops of a suitable cleaner and
of the following tips: a sponge. SCHOTT recommends for their
CERAN® cooktops a special glass ceramic
Please remove all excessive dirt and food sponge by Vileda – Glitzi for CERAN®.
scraps from the CERAN® cooktop with a
cleaning scraper first. Clean your CERAN® cooktop on a regular
basis, preferably after each cooking
Apply a few drops of suitable cleaner to session.
the cold CERAN® cooktop and rub it onto
the cooktop with a piece of kitchen paper
or a clean cloth.
What happens if milk boils over? Are there any benefits when cleaning
If milk should happen to boil over or cooktops with induction technology?
is just about to boil over, quickly push Cleaning the glass ceramic is much
the pot onto the unheated part of the simpler as hardly any burning occurs
cooktop. Cleaning is very simple: First as a result of the lower glass ceramic
remove the burnt-on residues with a temperatures. Should anything boil
cleaning scraper while the cooktop is over, it can be very easily removed
still hot. Then clean the cold cooktop with a paper towel.
with a suitable cleaner, wipe wet and
dry off with a clean towel. What happens if sugar or sugary foods
come into contact with the CERAN®
With induction heating technology, only cooktop?
a small amount of radiated heat occurs Hot sugar caramelizes at a temperature
around the cooking zone. This is why of 200 °C. When it cools off, the sticky
food and liquids are less readily burnt caramel contracts. This is not the case
with induction heating in comparison with glass ceramic which, due to its
to other forms of heating (e. g. electric). special composition, neither contracts
nor expands. Removing the cooled
caramel can leave very small surface
defects, so-called “sugar chipping,”
on the cooktop.
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Handled properly, sugar should not pose What do I do if the decor has become
a problem to the CERAN® cooktop. The stained?
sugar should be removed directly with a “Stains” found on the decor are often
cleaning scraper. signs of wear and tear which only occur
if the CERAN® cooktop has been cleaned
What do I do if things accidently melt with unsuitable, aggressive cleaners (e. g.
onto the hot cooktop? abrasives, oven sprays) or hard sponges.
Should objects made of plastic, alumi- Unfortunately, they cannot be repaired.
num foil, sugar or sugary products melt This is why it is important to use only
onto the hot CERAN® cooktop, imme- suitable cleaning utensils. Only in this
diately remove it from the heated zone way can stains and decor damages be
with a cleaning scraper. This prevents prevented.
damages that may occur to the surface.