Timer, Control panel lock, Demo mode

	will be switched on.
GB	To display the time remaining for the other
	programmed hotplates, press the	button

repeatedly. The times remaining for each hotplate will be shown in a clockwise order, beginning with the front left hotplate.

Changing the programme

1.Press the button repeatedly until the duration you wish to change is shown.

2. Use the buttons to set the new duration.

3. Confirm by pressing the button.

To cancel a programme, follow the above instructions. At step 2, press the - button: the

duration decreases progressively until it reaches 0 and switches off. The programme resets and the display exits programming mode.

Timer

The hob must be switched on.

The timer can be used to set a duration up to 99 minutes.

1.Press the programming button until the timer indicator light is illuminated.

2. Set the desired duration using the - and +

buttons.

3. Confirm by pressing the button.

The timer begins counting down immediately. When the time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound (for one minute).

Control panel lock

When the hob is switched on, it is possible to lock the oven controls in order to avoid accidental changes being made to the settings (by children,

during cleaning, etc.). Press the button to lock

the control panel: the indicator light above the button will switch on.

To use any of the controls (e.g. to stop cooking), you must switch off this function. Press the

button for a few moments, the indicator light will switch off and the lock function will be removed.

Switching off the hob

Press the button to switch the appliance off.

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.

“Demo” mode

It is possible to set the hob to a demonstration mode where all the controls work normally but the heating elements do not switch on. To activate the “demo” mode the hob must be switched on, with all the hotplates switched off.

•Press and hold the + and - buttons

simultaneously for 6 seconds. When the 6 seconds have elapsed, the ON/OFF and

CONTROLS LOCKED indicator lights will flash for one second. Release the + and - buttons and

press the button;

•The display will show the text DE and MO and the hob will be switched off.

•When the hob is switched on again it will be set to the “demo” mode.

To exit this mode, follow the procedure described above. The display will show the text DE and OF and the hob will be switched off. When it is next switched on, the hob will function normally.

Practical advice on using the appliance

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.

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