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Powerboost function
The Powerboost function can be used to heat large amounts of
water more quickly than the power level
Š
.
Usage restrictions
This function can always be activated for a hotplate, provided
the other hotplate in the same group is not in use (see
illustration). Otherwise,
›
and
Š
flash in the heat setting display
for the selected hotplate; the
Š
heat setting is then set
automatically.
To activate
1.
Select the power level
Š
.
2.
Press the programming panel located above the
@
›
symbol.
The function has been activated.
To turn off
Press the programming panel located above the
@
›
symbol.
The Powerboost function has been deactivated.
Note:
In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may
turn off automatically in order to protect the electronic
components inside the hob.
Time programming function
This function may be used in two different ways:
■
to automatically switch off a hotplate.
■
as a timer.
A hotplate should switch off automatically
The hotplate switches off automatically after the time that is set
has elapsed.
Setting the cooking time
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Select the hotplate and set the heat setting.
2.
Touch the
0
symbol. The
x
indicator for the required
hotplate lights up.
‹‹
appears in the timer display. To select
a different hotplate, touch the
0
repeatedly until the
x
indicator for the required hotplate lights up.
3.
Within the next 10 seconds, set the required cooking time in
the control panel. The possible presets from left to right are 1,
2, 3..... up to 10 minutes.
After a few seconds, the cooking time begins to elapse.
Note:
The same cooking time can be automatically
programmed for the all the hotplates. The programmed time
passes independently for each of the hotplates.
The
Basic settings
chapter provides information on
automatically programming the cooking time.
Automatic programming
If the previous setting from 1 to 5 is pressed in the
programming panel, the cooking time is reduced by one
minute, if it is held down the time is automatically reduced to
one minute.
If the previous setting from 6 to 10 is pressed in the
programming panel , the cooking time is increased by one
minute, if it is held down the time is automatically increased to
99 minutes.
Changing or cancelling the time
Press the
0
symbol several times until the required
x
indicator lights up. Change the cooking time in the
programming panel, or set to
‹‹
.
Once the time has elapsed
The hotplate switches off. An audible signal sounds and
‹‹
appears in the time program function display for 10 seconds.
The
x
indicator lights up. Pressing the
0
symbol turns off the
indicators and stops the signal.
Notes
■
If a cooking time has been programmed in several zones, it
can be set to display all time values. To do this, press the
0
symbol several times until the
x
indicator for the required
hotplate lights up.
■
Cooking times of up to 99 minutes can be programmed.
The timer
The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is
independent of the other settings. This function does not
automatically switch off a hotplate.
Programming
1.
Press the
0
symbol several times until the
W
indicator lights
up.
‹‹
lights up in the time program function display.
2.
Select the desired time in the programming panel.
The timer starts to count down after a few seconds.
Changing or cancelling the time
Press the
0
symbol several times until the
W
indicator lights
up. Change the cooking time in the programming panel, or set
to
‹‹
.
Once the time has elapsed
A warning beep sounds. In the time program function display
‹‹
is shown, and the
W
indicator comes on. After 10 seconds
the indicators turn off.
Pressing the
0
symbol turns off the indicators and stops the
beep.