Operation Manual

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Childproof lock
The hob can be protected against being accidentally turned on,
to ensure that children do not switch on the hotplates.
Activating and deactivating the childproof
lock
The hob should be turned off.
To activate: press the symbol for approximately 4 seconds.
The indicator next to the symbol lights up for 10 seconds.
The hob is locked.
To deactivate: press the symbol for approximately
4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.
Childproof lock
With this function, the childproof lock automatically activates
when a hob is switched off.
Activating and deactivating
All of the relevant information on the automatic childproof lock
connection can be found in the Basic settings chapter.
Powerboost function
The Powerboost function can be used to heat large amounts of
water more quickly than the power level Š.
All the hotplates have this function.
To activate
The hob must be switched on, but no hotplate should be
working.
1.Select a hotplate.
2.Press the symbol.
The indicator lights up
The function has been turned on.
Note: If any hotplate is switched on when the Powerboost
function is working, and Š will flash on the hotplate display;
the power level Š will then be set. The Powerboost function will
be deactivated.
To deactivate
1.Select a hotplate.
2.Press the symbol.
The indicator will no longer appear and the hotplate will
return to the power level Š.
The function will be deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may
turn off automatically in order to protect the electronic
components inside the hob.
Time program 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 hotplate turns off automatically once the selected time has
elapsed.
Program the cooking time.
The hob must be switched on:
1.Select the desired hotplate and power level.
2.Press the 3 symbol. The Ú indicator on the hotplate lights
up. ‹‹ is displayed on the time program function display.
3.Press the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears:
+ symbol: 30 minutes.
- symbol: 10 minutes.
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