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Childproof lock
The hob can be protected against being accidentally turned on,
to ensure that children do not switch on the hotplates.
Activating and deactivating the childproof
lock
The hob should be turned off.
To activate: press the symbol
‚ for approximately 4 seconds.
The indicator next to the symbol ‚ lights up for 10 seconds.
The hob is locked.
To deactivate: press the symbol
‚ for approximately
4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.
The hob is locked
If a hotplate is programmed with the hob locked, the following
will occur:
■
On the hotplate's indicator, ‹ will flash or the residual heat
indicator will flash alternately with ‹ .
■
The indicator light over the ‚ symbol will come on.
Switch off the hotplate. Switch off the lock.
Childproof lock
With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates
when a hob is switched off.
Activating and deactivating
All of the relevant information on the automatic childproof lock
connection can be found in the Basic settings chapter.
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 may be used for all hotplates, provided that the
other hotplate in the same group is not switched on (see
figure). Otherwise,
›
and the power level will flash on the
selected hotplate display; the previously selected power level
will then be automatically set, without activating the function.
Note:
The greatest amount of power supplied in the flexible
zone is obtained by placing a pan in the centre of the zone, as
indicated in the Flexible zone chapter.
To activate
1.
Select the desired power level.
2.
Press the
›
symbol which controls the selected hotplate.
The
›
indicator lights up.
The function will have been activated.
How to deactivate
Press the › symbol. The indicator › will disappear and the
hotplate will return to the previously selected power level.
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 program 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.
Program the cooking time.
1.
Select the power level of the desired hotplate with the
appropriate control.
2.
Press the 3 symbol. The Ú indicator on the hotplate lights
up. ‹‹ is displayed on the time program function display.
3.
Press the
+
or
-
symbol. The basic setting appears:
+
symbol: 30 minutes.
-
symbol: 10 minutes.
4.
Press the
+
or
-
symbol until the required cooking time
appears.
After a few seconds, the cooking time begins to elapse.
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