11
Automatic Heat-up,
A
This function is available on all of the cooking areas. It
allows rapid heating up of the element to bring the selected
cooking zone up to temperature. Once the zone is at the
required cooking temperature the power level will reduce
automatically to the preset level.
The function is selected by turning the control knob to the
‘A’ position. This can be selected by either turning the control
knob momentarily counter-clockwise from the zero position
or clockwise past the ‘9’ until the symbol [
A
] is shown on
the hob control display. Once the [
A
] is displayed, turn the
control knob to the level of your choice (1 to 9). The pan will
heat up at 100% power for a specified time before the power
is reduced to the level selected.
When the Automatic Heat-up function is activated, the hob
control display will alternately flash between the [
A
] setting
and the chosen power level.
Once the Automatic Heat-up time has ended the hob control
display will stop flashing and will display the chosen power
level. The Automatic Heat-up function can be stopped by
either turning the control knob back to the ‘0’ power setting
or turning the control knob to the ‘9’ power setting. For your
guidance
Table 2.2
shows the time available at 100% power
depending on the power level selected in the Automatic
Heat-up mode.
Child Lock,
n
IMPORTANT: The child lock can only be activated
when all the cooking zones are switched off.
To prevent the unwanted use by children, the hob can be
locked.
To lock the hob, simultaneously turn the two left-hand hob
controls counter-clockwise (
Fig. 2.6
) and hold until the
symbol appears in the centre of the hob control display
(
Fig. 2.7
).
Note: [
A
] will flash when locking the hob – this is normal.
Locking the hob will NOT affect the oven; it can still be used.
To unlock the hob, simultaneously turn the two left-hand hob
controls counter-clockwise and hold until the
symbol
disappears from the centre of the hob control display.
Low Temperature Setting,
L1/L2
n
This function should only be used when heating
from cold.
Each cooking area is equipped with 2 low temperature
settings:
L1
will maintain a temperature of about 40 °C – ideal for gently
melting butter or chocolate.
L2
will maintain a temperature of about 90 °C – ideal for
simmering (bring the pan to the boil and then select
L2
to
keep soups, sauces, stews, etc at an optimal simmer).
The maximum time this setting can be used is 2 hours. To
increase the heat, just turn the control knob to the required
level.
Table 2.2
Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.7
Power level
Automatic heat-up time at
100% (min:sec)
1
0:48
2
2:24
3
3:50
4
5:12
5
6:48
6
2:00
7
2:48
8
3:36
9
