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Powerboost function
The Powerboost function can be used to heat large amounts of
water more quickly than the power level
Š
.
Restrictions when using
This function is available on all hotplates, provided that no other
hotplate in the same group is operating, (see diagram).
Otherwise, the
›
and
Š
symbols will flash on the display of the
selected hotplate; then the power level
Š
is automatically set.
How to activate
1.
Select a hotplate.
2.
Press the
boost
G
symbol.
The
›
indicator lights up.
The Powerboost function will have been activated.
How to deactivate
1.
Select a hotplate.
2.
Press the
boost
G
symbol.
The
›
indicator will no longer be displayed and the hotplate
will return to the power level
Š
.
The Powerboost function will have been deactivated.
Note:
In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may
turn off automatically in order to protect the electronic
components inside the hob.
Time programming function
This function may be used in two different ways:
■
to automatically switch off a hotplate.
■
as a timer.
Turning off a hotplate automatically
The zone turns off automatically once the selected time has
elapsed.
How to program
The hob must be switched on:
1.
Select the desired hotplate and power level.
2.
Press the
0
symbol. The
x
indicator on the hotplate lights
up.
‹‹
lights up in the time program function display.
3.
Within the next 10 seconds, select the desired cooking time
in the programming zone.
The cooking time starts to count down.
Note:
The same cooking time can be automatically
programmed for the all the hotplates. The programmed time
passes independently for each of the hotplates.
The
Basic settings
chapter provides information on
automatically programming the cooking time.
Changing or cancelling the time
Select the hotplate and then press the
0
symbol.
Change the cooking time using the programming zone or set
to
‹‹
in order to cancel the time.
Once the time has elapsed
The hotplate switches off. A warning signal sounds. The time
program function lights up
‹‹
for 10 seconds in the display.
When the
0
symbol is pressed, the indications turn off and the
beeping stops.
Notes
■
To program a cooking time of less than 10 minutes, always
press 0 before selecting the desired value.
■
If cooking times have been programmed for various zones,
the time program function always displays the time of the
selected hotplate.
■
Cooking times can be programmed for up to 99 minutes.
The timer
The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is
independent of the other settings. This function does not
automatically switch off a hotplate.
How to program
1.
Press the
0
symbol until the
U
indicator lights up.
‹‹
lights
up in the time program function display.
2.
Adjust the desired time in the programming zone.
The time starts to count down again after a few seconds.
Changing or cancelling the time
Press the
0
symbol and the
U
indicator lights up.
Change the cooking time in the programming zone or press
0
to cancel the time.
Once the time has elapsed
Once the time has elapsed, a beep will sound.
‹‹
and
U
are
displayed in the time program function display. After pressing
the
0
symbol, the indications turn off.
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