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Time programming 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.
Programming the cooking time.
The hob must be switched on:
1.
Select the hotplate and the desired power level.
2.
Press the
0
symbol. The
x
indicator on the hotplate lights
up.
‹‹
is displayed on the time program function display. To
select another hotplate, press the
0
symbol several times
until the
x
indicator for the desired hotplate lights up.
3.
Within the next 10 seconds, select the desired cooking time
in the programming zone. The possible default setting is,
from left to right: 1, 2, 3, etc., 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.
Automatically switch off a hotplate with the deep-frying
function
When cooking using the deep-frying function, the programmed
cooking time begins to count down once the selected hotplate
reaches the desired temperature.
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.
Automatic time limitation
If the hotplate remains in use for a long time and no changes
are made in the settings, the automatic time limitation function
is triggered.
The hotplate stops heating. On the hotplate display,
”
and
‰
flash alternately.
The indicator goes out when any symbol is pressed. The
hotplate can now be reset.
When the automatic time function is used, it is governed by the
selected power level (from 1 to 10 hours).
