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Using your hob in complete safety
O
verheat sensor
•
Each unit is equipped with a sensor that continuously monitors the temperature of
the bottom of the pan, so that overheating is impossible (empty saucepan, etc.).
•
A sensor continuously monitors the temperature of the components of your hob.
The power output by the hob will automatically be reduced if this temperature
becomes excessive.
O
verflow protection
The shutdown of the hob, a special display (symbol shown opposite) and an audible
"beep"* can all be triggered in one of the three following cases:
•
An overflow which covers the control buttons.
•
A damp cloth being placed on the buttons.
•
A metal object being placed on the control buttons.
Clean or remove the object and start cooking once again.
*
depending on the model
R
esidual heat indicator
After intensive use, the cooking zone may remain hot for several minutes.
The letter “
H”
H” is displayed during this period. Do not touch the zones concerned.
A
uto-stop system
The "Automatic-Stop" function activates automatically if the user forgets to turn off the
cooker after cooking.
It starts up automatically if ever you forget to turn off after cooking
The letter
A
is displayed for the heating zone concerned and the hob will bleep for about
2 minutes. The
A
will continue to be displayed until any control of the zone in question
is touched. The hob will then bleep twice to confirm your action.
the heating zone
Power used
goes out automatically
after:
Between
1....4
8
hours
Between
5....7
2
hours
Between
8....9
1
hour
BIP...BIP
For the hob
For
saucepans
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