Hobs with touch-control buttons, Heating zone

Instructions for the user

7.2 Hobs with touch-control buttons

When an icon is pressed the unit beeps to confirm.

To operate the panel of the hobs equipped with touch-controls, lightly press the icons printed on its surface.

On first connection to the electrical mains, an operating check will be carried out automatically and all the indicator lights will come on for a few seconds.

7.2.1 Switching on the hob

When not in use, all hob components will be switched off. Hold down for 2 seconds to switch the hob on; a led will turn on above the symbol to confirm that the hob is lit. If no functions are used within 30 seconds of switching the hob on, it will automatically turn itself off.

7.2.2 Single cooking zones

The relevant hotplate is indicated next to each control zone. For example, the symbol identifies the knob which controls the rear right-hand cooking zone.

Having switched on the hob as described in “7.2.1 Switching on the hob”, press the and keys to activate the hotplate (with the display indicating 0) and adjust the power to the desired operating setting.

The operating power levels are 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest).

The power must be set within 5 seconds of activating the hotplate as otherwise it will deactivate automatically.

To activate the hotplate and adjust its power level, press and as follows:

1.Press (0 appears on the display to indicate that the hotplate has been activated);

2.Press again (9 appears on the display to indicate that the hotplate is active at the maximum power setting).

3.Press or to increase or reduce the power to the desired level (1…9).

7.2.3Dual cooking zones

To activate heating of the dual cooking zone, once power 9 is reached by following the instructions provided in paragraph “7.2.2 Single cooking zones”, press the again. Now the maximum power of the cooking zone is activated, and is shown by the LED light turning on next to the number indicating the operating power. Press on the symbols and to adjust the power of the dual cooking zone to the desired value.

7.2.4 Triple cooking zones

To activate heating of the triple cooking zone, once power 9 of the dual cooking zone is reached by following the instructions provided in paragraph “7.2.3 Dual cooking zones”, press the again. Now the maximum power of the triple cooking zone is activated, and the LED indicating the operating power remains fix. Press on the symbols and to adjust the power of the triple cooking zone to the desired value.

7.2.5 Heating zone

This zone, which is present only on some models in the range, keeps the area inside the dashed line at a temperature of approximately 90°C. It is used for warming dishes up or keeping them hot. If the hob is not locked, simply press the button to switch it on. Press the button to switch it off.

7.2.6 Cooking zone lock-out

The cooking zone lock-out function is a user safety functions. It locks out the hob controls to prevent the ceramic cooking zones being switched on accidentally.

Hold down for 1 second to lock out the hob. The hob can be reactivated by holding down again for 1 second.

7.2.7Cooking zone layout

REAR LEFT	REAR RIGHT	REAR	CENTRAL
REAR LEFT	REAR RIGHT	CENTRAL	CENTRAL
		CENTRAL
FRONT LEFT	FRONT RIGHT	FRONT	OVAL
FRONT LEFT	FRONT RIGHT	CENTRAL	CENTRAL
		CENTRAL	CENTRAL

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