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The elements
Residual heat indicator
The cooktop has a residual heat indicator for each
element. This indicates that the cooktop surface is still
hot. Do not touch the cooktop surface while the residual
heat indicator is illuminated.
The following are shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
▯
Display
•
: High temperature
▯
Display
œ
: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the element during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected
heat setting will flash alternately.
When the element is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the cooktop has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will remain
illuminated for as long as the element is still warm.
Operation
Main power switch
Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry for
the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.
Turning the cooktop on
Touch the
On/Off
touch key until the indicator above the
main switch and the temperature level indicators
‹
next
to the heating elements turn on.
Turning the cooktop off
Touch the
On/Off
touch key. The __ indicator goes out.
The cooktop is switched off. The residual heat indicators
will remain on until the elements have cooled off
sufficiently.
Note:
The cooktop switches off automatically when all
the elements have been switched off for more than 20
seconds.
The residual heat indicator remains lit until the elements
have cooled down sufficiently.
•
/
œ
is displayed next to
the corresponding element symbol.
Setting the cooktop
This section will show you how to set the elements. The
table contains details on the heat settings for a variety of
dishes.
Setting the element
Select the desired heat level using the number keys
1 to 9.
Heat level 1 = minimum power
Heat level 9 = maximum power
Each heat setting has an intermediate level. This level is
indicated by
û
in the element display and is set by
touching the
û
symbols between the number keys.
Selecting the heat level
The cooktop must be turned on.
1.
Select the desired element with by touching the
$
symbol on the control panel. In the element display
‹
and the __ indicator light up.
2.
Within the following 10 seconds, set the desired power
level using the number keys.
3.
To change the power level, select the element and set
the desired power level using the number keys. To set
an intermediate level touch the
û
symbols between the
number keys.
Turning off the element
Select the element and set the heat level to 0. The
element is turned off and the residual heat indicator is
displayed.
Notes
▯
If there is no cookware on the induction cooking zone,
the heat setting display blinks. After a while, the
cooking zone will switch itself off.
▯
If cookware has been placed on the cooking zone
before you turn on the cooktop, it will be detected
within 20 seconds after you have touched the main
switch and the cooking zone will be selected
automatically. Once detected, set the power level
Element
$
Single element
Always use cookware of a suitable size.
Use only cookware suitable for induction cooking; see the section
“Cooking with Induction”
