7
Control surfaces
Pressing a symbol activates its corresponding function.
Notes
■
The settings will not change if several symbols are pressed at
the same time. This enables the programming zone to be
cleaned when food is spilt.
■
Always keep the control surfaces dry. Moisture can affect
proper functioning.
The hotplates
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show
those which are still hot. Avoid touching a hotplate that displays
this.
Even when switched off, the
œ
/
•
light will remain on as long as
the hotplate remains hot.
If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off the
œ
/
•
indicators and the selected power level will appear alternately.
Programming the hob
This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The
table contains power levels and cooking times for several
dishes.
Switching the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off with the main switch.
To switch on: press the
#
symbol. The indicator above the
main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use.
To switch off: press the
#
symbol until the indicator above the
main switch disappears. All hotplates are off. The residual heat
indicator stays on until the hotplates have cooled down
completely.
Note.
The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates
are switched off for more than 20 seconds.
Setting the hotplate
The desired power level is set in the programming panel.
Power level 1 = minimum power.
Power level 9 = maximum power.
Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked
with a dot.
Selecting the power level
The hob must be switched on.
1.
Selecting the hotplate: Touch the programming panel for the
required hotplate.
2.
Within the next 10 seconds, slide a finger on the
programming panel until the desired power level lights up.
Changing the power level
Slide your finger along the programming panel until the
required power level is displayed.
Switch off the hotplate
Select the required hotplate and power level
‹
. The hotplate
turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.
Note:
If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the
selected power level flashes. After a certain time, the hotplate
switches off.
Hotplate
Turning on and off
$
Single hotplate
Use a correctly sized pan.
û
Flexible hotplate
See "flexible hotplate" section
ð
Double hotplate
The hotplate turns on automatically when a pan the same size as its outer area
is placed on it.
ò
Triple hotplate
The hotplate is switched on automatically by using a pan with a base that
matches the size of the outer area (
ð
or
ò
) selected for use.
Only use pans suitable for induction cooking, see the "Appropriate cookware" section.
