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7 Before using for the first time
Observe the following recommendations.
7.1 Initial cleaning
Remove any leftover packaging from the hob surface
and wipe the surface with a damp cloth. You can find a
list of recommended detergents on the official website
www.neff-international.com.
More information on care and cleaning. →
7.2 Cooking with induction
In comparison to conventional hobs, induction techno-
logy brings with it a series of changes and has a num-
ber of benefits such as time savings when cooking and
frying, energy savings as well as greater ease of clean-
ing and care. It also offers improved heat control as the
heat is generated directly in the cookware.
7.3 Cookware
You can find a list of recommended cookware on the
official website www.neff-international.com.
Further information on suitable cookware. →
7.4 Setting Home Connect
When you first switch on the appliance, you will be
prompted to set your home network.
lights up for a
few seconds on the display panel.
To begin the connection to Home Connect, touch
and proceed in accordance with the information in the
section
→
.
To end the setting, switch off the hob.
You can also adjust the Home Connect setting at a dif-
ferent time.
8 Software update
If the appliance is connected to Home Connect, some
functions may be available with a software update.
More information on the availability of additional func-
tions can be found on the website www.neff-interna-
tional.com
9 Basic operation
9.1 Switching on the hob
▶
Press .
The symbols for the cooking zones and the cur-
rently available functions light up.
a
The hob is ready to use.
ReStart
▶
If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of
switching it off, the hob operates with the settings
that were previously set.
9.2 Switching the hob off
▶
Touch until the displays go out.
a
All cooking zones are switched off.
Note:
If all of the cooking zones are switched off for
longer than 59 seconds, the hob is automatically
switched off.
9.3 Setting the power level in the cooking
zones
The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are dis-
played from to with intermediate values. Select the
best power level for the food and the planned cooking
process.
1.
Select the cooking zone by pressing the rotary knob
next to the mark for the required cooking zone.
a
lights up brighter.
2.
Turn the rotary knob to select the required power
level.
a
The power level has been set.
Note:
If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or
the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes.
After a certain period of time, the cooking zone
switches itself off.
QuickStart
▶
If you set one or more items of cookware on any
cooking zone before switching on the appliance, the
hob detects this and automatically selects the cook-
ing zone for one of the items of cookware. Then se-
lect the power level in the next 59 seconds, or the
hob will switch off.