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Setting the timer
With the buttons below the timer display you may set an operating time range from 01-99
minutes. This can be effected when either the power or the temperature is pre-set.
•
By touching the
+
button, a period from 01-99 minutes can be selected.
•
When the
–
button is pressed you can select a time from 99 down to 01 minute.
•
The active remaining operating time is displayed. You may change this period at any
time by touching the
+
or
–
button.
•
If the
+
or
–
button is activated continuously, the operating time changes appropriately
by one value at first, then in steps of five at intervals of one second.
Once the set time has elapsed the timer display shows 00 and the heating function turns off.
The appliance has to be switched off manually by touching the ON/OFF button.
If the time is manually re-set to 00, the appliance will remain in switched on position
.
Note: Changing the power level or temperature level will not affect the time set.
Power levels
Level 1 200 W
Level 4 630 W
Level 7 1200 W
Level 2 360 W
Level 5 920 W
Level 8 1220 W
Level 3 530 W
Level 6 1080 W
Level 9 1400 W
The values indicated are recommended values and apply to standard steel pots featuring a diameter of 7-7/8”.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
This cooking plate is equipped with a lot of safety functions protecting you as the user and also the appliance against
any accidental operating conditions.
Pot recognition
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If a button of the power level setting or temperature level setting is activated after switch on although no pot was
recognised on the cooktop, the relevant value flashes up and there is a short periodical warning signal.
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If no pot is recognised within 60 seconds, the appliances switches automatically into the stand-by mode.
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If a pot is removed from the cooktop during operation, the last set power level or temperature level will flash up, an
operating time possibly existing will remain on the display (does not flash) and there will be a periodical warning
signal. If a pot is replaced within 60 seconds, the cooking process will continue with the level last selected and an
operating time that might have been set before will continue to run. However, if no pot is recognised within 60
seconds, the appliance will switch off automatically into the stand-by mode.
Note:
Small metal objects like forks or spoons, as well as pots made of unsuitable material or with a diameter of less
than 3
-5/32
” will not be recognised.
Operating time restriction
The operating time restriction will cause the cooktop to switch off automatically if the settings have not been changed for
a period of 2 hours. The operating time restriction functions independently of the level set in each case.
After automatic switch off, the range can be turned on once again and the maximum operating time will be active again.
Power surge control
Power surges will cause the unit to switch off automatically.
Error codes
The electronic control features several internal monitoring functions. If an error occurs, the power supply will be quit and
an error code will appear in the timer display. If an error code is indicated you will have to turn off the appliance
manually
via the main button.
Error Code Explanations
Temperature sensor
: An error on the temperature sensor below the glass ceramic plate has
occurred.
Self-help: Not possible – The appliance must be sent to Cadco customer service.
Control unit
: An error has occurred on the temperature sensor of the control unit.
Self-help: Not possible – The appliance must be sent to Cadco customer service.
