4 Operation
Illumination
▸ Halogen or LED light bulbs are recommended for illuminating hobs with the OptiGlass
coating.
The use of fluorescent tube lighting to illuminate hobs with the OptiGlass coating
causes the glass surface to shimmer.
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Operation
4.1
Switching the appliance on and off
▸ To switch the appliance on: Touch the button.
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The indicator light for the button illuminates.
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illuminates briefly in all the power level displays.
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If cookware is standing on a cooking zone, illuminates in the corresponding
power level display.
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If no other entry is made, the appliance switches off again after about 10 seconds
for safety reasons.
▸ To switch the appliance off: Touch the button.
4.2
Selecting a cooking zone
▸ Touch the
slider for the required cooking zone or swipe it to set the power level.
4.3
Switching a cooking zone off
▸ Touch the « » power level on the slider or swipe « ».
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If no other entry is made and the other cooking zones are switched off, the appli-
ance switches off after 10 seconds.
4.4
Residual heat indicator
After a cooking zone is switched off, remains illuminated as long as there is a risk of
burns.
If the hob is switched on,
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and alternate in the display if cookware is standing on a cooking zone that has
residual heat.
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illuminates if no cookware is standing on a cooking zone with residual heat.
4.5
Overview of power levels
Power
level
Cooking method
Use
Melting
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces, approx. 40 °C
Keep warm
Keeps food warm, approx. 65 °C
Simmering
Water temperature stays below boiling point
Melting, gentle warming
Butter, chocolate, gelatine, sauces
Swelling
Rice
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