Instructions for the user
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7.2.3
Plate lock-out
20 seconds after the last power adjustment, the plate switches to "lock-out" status and no more
adjustments to the power levels set will be possible. This function, indicated by a dot which appears
alongside the power level (see side), is provided to ensure greater safety in use of the hob.
The "lock-out" can be eliminated by keeping the or symbol of any push-button pressed for 2-3
second.
7.2.4
Plate layout
REAR LEFT
REAR RIGHT
MIDDLE
FRONT LEFT
FRONT RIGHT
7.2.5
Timer (on some models only)
Some models are equipped with cooking timer.
To activate the timer, proceed as follows: with the plates on or off;
1.
keep the symbol pressed for a few seconds (the two displays in the middle of the screen-
printing will switch on, showing a flashing figure 30) (if the plate is on, the power display value will
drop by one point, but it will return to the previous value at once);
2.
press the or symbols to increase or reduce the cooking time and set it on the number of
minutes required (the number of minutes flashes);
3.
seconds after the last key is pressed, the minutes display will stop flashing and the figure 0 on the
power display will start to flash.
4.
The power level must be set within another 5 seconds as described in points 7.2.1 / 7.2.2;
otherwise the hob will switch off automatically. If the power is not adjusted within 5 seconds, the
timer will still start the count.
5.
Timed cooking will start 5 seconds after the last power adjustment.
At the end of the time set, 3 BEEPS will sound in sequence; they are repeated 5 times at 5 second
intervals.
To stop the beeps in manual mode, simply press the or symbol of any push-button.
7.2.6
Modifying the data set
During timed cooking, each single pressure on the or symbols increases or reduces the power of
the plate. 5 seconds after the last button is pressed, a BEEP will sound and the display showing the
time left will start flashing. The or symbols can now be pressed to increase or decrease the
cooking time.
A few seconds after the last cooking time adjustment, the minutes display will also stop flashing and
the count will restart with the new settings.
7.2.7
Residual heat
Each plate is equipped with a residual heat warning device.
After any plate is switched off, a flashing "
" may appear on the display.
This warns that the cooking zone concerned is still very hot.
Cooking can be restarted while the
is flashing; proceed as described in points "7.2.1 / 7.2.2".
7.2.8
Control circuit board thermal protection
If the plates overheat the internal electronics board, the heat will be switched off automatically. This
switches off power to the front plates, and the letters
and
flash alternately on the power leds.
If the electronics board does not cool down, power to all the plates is switched off, and the power leds
display the text
. Cooking can be resumed once the temperature has dropped below
the safety threshold.
7.2.9
Operator Error
If the user makes a mistake when using the push-buttons, an
appears on the power display; it
will remain there as long as the user continues to press the button being used incorrectly.
