CARE GUIDE-APPLIANCES 04-HOB
MAYER MMIH603FZ (Induction Hob)
Tenant Usage + Upkeep Guide
1️⃣ Daily Usage – What Tenants MUST Follow
✔ 1. Use ONLY induction-compatible cookware
Must have:
Flat base
Induction symbol
Magnetic bottom (tenants can test with a magnet)
No cheap warped pots/pans → they cause clicking, uneven heating, overheating sensors.
✔ 2. Place cookware at the center before turning on
Induction requires pan contact with the zone.
If misaligned → hob shuts off.
✔ 3. Start with medium heat (“5–7”)
High heat (“8–9”) should only be used short bursts for boiling.
Reason:
Protects internal coils
Prevents glass overheating
Reduces electrical load
✔ 4. Lift cookware — do NOT drag
Dragging causes:
Fine scratches
Deep scratches
Shortens glass lifespan
Long term = glass replacement ($200–$350).
✔ 5. Wipe immediately after cooking
Induction glass stains from:
Oil
Sugar
Salt
Spills
Sauces
Use:
Microfiber cloth
Mild dish soap
No abrasives
2️⃣ Weekly Care – Tenant Responsibilities
✔ Clean with induction-safe cream (Cera-Clean / Cif Cream)
Use soft sponge → wipe dry.
✔ Check cookware base
No burnt residue.
No dents or warps — replace cookware.
✔ Remove burnt marks early
Older burns = permanent stains = chargeable.
3️⃣ Critical “DO NOT” Rules (Non-Negotiable)
❌ Do NOT place hot pots from hob onto cold wet surface
Causes thermal shock, cracks the glass.
❌ Do NOT put empty pan and heat it
Induction heats instantly, empty pan can reach 300°C in minutes → glass breaks.
❌ Do NOT overload or place weight on glass
Tenants often put:
Rice cooker
Air fryer
Water kettles
Grocery bags
Heavy bowls
Hob glass is NOT a countertop → will crack.
❌ Do NOT use wok rings
No curved wok usage — only flat-base induction woks.
Rings damage the glass + sensors.
❌ Do NOT put aluminium foil on hob
Foil becomes molten metal instantly on induction → damages zones permanently.
❌ Do NOT use abrasive scrubbing pads
Black glass scratches permanently.
❌ Do NOT slam cookware down
Impact cracks are the #1 cause of replacements.
4️⃣ Troubleshooting Guide
❗ 1. Hob Beeping / Not Heating
Common causes:
Wrong pan (not induction-compatible)
Pan too small
Pan not centered
Pan warped
Water/food on glass near sensors
Tenant action:
➡️ Clean and dry hob
➡️ Use correct pan
❗ 2. Hob Shuts Off Mid-Cooking
Caused by:
Overheating
Vent blocked
Pan too hot / empty
Wrong cookware
Tenant action:
➡️ Turn off, let cool 5–10 mins
➡️ Remove obstructions
➡️ Retry
❗ 3. Error Codes (E2, E4, etc.)
This usually relates to:
Temperature sensor fault
Coil overheating
Internal thermal protection
Tenant action:
➡️ Switch off
➡️ Allow cooldown
➡️ Notify landlord
❗ 4. Burnt smell
Caused by:
Food residue under pot
Oil spills burning
Overheated cookware
Tenant action:
➡️ Clean glass after cooling
➡️ Reduce heat settings
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