Child proof lock | Selecting pots and pans |
Operating the sensor lock prevents unauthorized people from using the appli- ance. In order to activate this lock, the cooking area has to be in operation.
Activating childproof lock:
Press the sensor lock (2 seconds). The childproof lock can be activa- ted if the cooking area is in oper- ation. It will only allow the selection of a lower cooking setting or the off switch.
The lock is indicated by 3 flashing control indicators. .
Be careful: Switching off the cooking area doesn’t deactivate the childproof lock!
Deactivating the child proof lock:
at once, | after max. 3 Sek. |
[CAUTION! Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen- ware, or other glazed cookware are suitable for
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow the manufac- turer's instructions!
ΦOnly pots and pans made of metal can be used with the pan recognition function. To use other kinds of utensils, please deactivate the pan rec-
ognition function.
You can save time and power by using ideal pots and pans.
■Use pots and pans with flat, smooth bottoms.
Uneven bottom surfaces can increase energy usage and the amount of time needed to start the cooking process..
■Pans with rough bottom surfaces will scratch the
■Use a pan with a diameter at least as large as the cooking area.
Using undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Press the sensors beneath the two left flashing control indicators at once. For less than three seconds press the sensor under the flashing control indi- cator on the right.
Note: When the power supply has been interrupted, the childproof lock is no longer active.
What happens if...
■...you press two or more sensor keys – at the same time? (i.e. when a pan is mistakenly put onto the sensor key?)
No function is activated. An audible signal will sound after 10 seconds. The appliance will switch off automatically after 20 seconds.
■...you continue to press a sensor button even after having set the highest cooking setting?
An audible signal will sound after 10 seconds. After 20 seconds the appli- ance will switch off automatically.
■...there is a power outage?
The appliance won’t automatically switch on again. If the childproof lock was activated before the power failure, it will be deactivated.
■...the electronics overheat?
The cooktop will automatically switch off. All 4 LED indicators will flash and a cyclical signal will be heard.
■Whenever possible, always place a lid on the pan.
It will help you save a lot of energy. Liquids and foods will only boil over if the temperature is set too high. The cooking zones enable you to set the required temperature precisely. With a little practice, you’ll learn how to choose the perfect cooking settings so nothing will boil
8 | KC 906.2 and EKE Users Guide USA with pan recognition |
