Switching off the hob
Press the button 
to switch off the appliance - do not rely solely on the pan sensor.
If the control panel lock has been activated, the controls will continue to be locked even after the hob is switched on again. In order to switch the hob on again, you must first remove the lock function.
Practical advice on using the appliance
!Use cookware made from materials which are compatible with the induction principle (ferromagnetic material). We especially recommend pans made from: cast iron, coated steel or special stainless steel adapted for induction. Use a magnet to test the compatibility of the cookware.
!Do not use adapters, diffusers, or metal plates on the cooking zones .They may have a detrimental effect upon the hob’s performance, and might damage the hob’s aesthetics.
SUITABLE | UNSUITABLE |
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Cast iron | Copper, |
Enamelled steel | Aluminium, Glass, Earthenware, |
Special stainless steel | Ceramic, non magnetic Stainless steel |
In addition, to obtain the best results from your hob:
•Use pans with a thick, flat base in order to fully utilise the cooking zone.
•Always use pans with a diameter which is large enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use all the available heat.
•Make sure that the base of the cookware is always clean and dry, in order to fully utilise and extend the life of both the cooking zones and the cookware.
•Avoid using the same cookware which has been used on gas burners: the heat concentration on gas burners may distort the base of the pan, causing it not to adhere correctly.
Safety devices
Pan sensor
Each cooking zone is equipped with a pan sensor device. The hotplate only emits heat when a pan with suitable measurements for the cooking zone is placed on it.
The “u” sign on the display appears if after
selecting the cooking zone the pan is not placed on a GB heater , or in case of:
•An incompatible pan
•A pan whose diameter is too small
•The pan has been removed from the hotplate.
After 10 sec. with no pan on the heating zone, a warning beep signal is emmited.
After 60 sec. with no pan on the heating zone,, the heater switches off.
Overheating protection
If the electronic elements overheat, the number signalizing the power level starts flashing, and the letter “c” appears on the display. When the temperature has reached a suitable level, this message disappears and the hob may be used again.
Safety switch
The appliance has a safety switch which automatically switches the cooking zones off after they have been in operation for a certain amount of time at a particular power level. When the safety switch has been triggered, the display shows “0”.
For example: the right rear hotplate is set to 5 and will switch off after 5 hours of continuous operation, while the front left hotplate is set to 2 and will switch off after 8 hours.
When one or more keys are activated for more than 10 sec. the touch control. switches off
A warning beep sounds is emmited every 10 sec., while the key/s is/are activated.
With all heaters at zero power during 10 sec. the Cooktop is switched off.
If the switching off is due to an accidental activa- tion of keys, the touch control actuates as above.
Buzzer
This can also indicate several irregularities:
•An object (a pan, cutlery, etc.) has been placed on the control panel for more than 10 seconds.
•Something has been spilt on the control panel.
•A button has been pressed for too long. All of the above situations may cause the buzzer to sound. Remove the cause of the malfunction to stop the buzzer. If the cause of the problem is not removed, the buzzer will keep sounding and the hob will switch off.
Errors and Alarms
When an error is detected, the whole appliance or the heater/s are switched off, a beep sounds (only if one or more heaters are active) and all displays show a ‘F’ letter and the error code (an index number or a letter) alternately.
If the problem does not disappear by itself, please contact the Technical Service.
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