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Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
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common thin steel
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glass
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earthenware
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copper
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aluminium
Characteristics of the pan base
The characteristics of the pan base may affect the uniformity of
the cooking results. Pans made from materials which help
diffuse heat, such as stainless steel sandwich pans, distribute
heat uniformly, saving time and energy.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is made of
unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level
displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable
pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes more than
90 seconds, the hotplate will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The
hob is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an
empty pan may heat up so quickly that the "automatic switch
off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach
very high temperatures. The base of the pan could melt and
damage the glass on the hob. In this case, do not touch the
pan and switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has
cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a minimum limit for detecting pans, which
varies depending on the material of the pan being used. You
should therefore use the hotplate that is most suitable for the
diameter of your pan.
Automatic detection on double or triple hotplates
These hotplates can detect cookware of different sizes.
Depending on the material and properties of the cookware, the
hotplate will adapt automatically, switching on part or all of the
hotplate and supplying sufficient power to obtain good cooking
results.
Getting to know your appliance
The instruction manual is the same for various different hobs.
An overview of the models with their dimensions is given on
page 2
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The control panel
Control panels
Pressing a symbol activates its corresponding function.
Note:
Always keep the control surfaces dry. Moisture can affect
proper working.
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Control panels
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Main switch
0 IIIIIIb
Selecting the hotplate and programming zone
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Cleaning lock and childproof lock
0
Timer programming
þ
Flexible zone
Indicators
b
Functionality
‚
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Š
Power levels
›
Powerboost Function
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Residual heat
@
Childproof lock
‹‹
Time program function
x
Automatic shut-off
S
Timer
þ
Flexible zone
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Cookware search in the flexible zone