Instructions for the user

7.2.8 Timer (on some models only)

Some models are equipped with a 1 to 99-minute cooking timer.

To use the timed cooking, first set the power level by following the instructions given in paragraphs “7.2.2 Single Cooking Zones” and “7.2.3 Dual Cooking Zones”.

Now, with the hob NOT locked out (if it is locked out, press the key to enable the functions), press the symbol .

Between the symbols and of the first active cooking zone, a LED light will turn on to indicate that the minutes to be set will refer to operation of that particular zone.

The automatic operation minutes of the cooking zone can be increased or decreased by using the

and keys beside .

After 5 seconds have gone by since the last time it is pressed, the timer will start and the cooking zone

will operate until the display above the symbol reaches 0. At this point the cooking zone will automatically turn off.

It is also possible to use the timed cooking function on more than cooking zone at the same time. Once the timer is set on the first zone, press key to shift the timer controls over to the next active

zone (the LED light between the symbols and of the second active cooking zone will be activated) and then set the cooking duration as previously described.

When the timed cooking is active on several cooking zones at the same time, the display between the symbols and of the cooking zone will alternatively turn on and at the same time the minutes display found on the symbol will show the time remaining for the zone with the LED light on.

7.2.9 Modifying the data set

During timed cooking, each single pressure on the and symbols increases or reduces the power of the cooking zone.

To change the remaining time of a zone, you have to press key until the LED light in the cooking zone turns on. Now it will be possible to change the operating time by working with the symbols and of the timer.

7.2.10 Residual heat

Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat warning device. After any zone is switched off, a flashing “”may appear on the display. This warns that the cooking zone concerned is still very hot. Cooking can be restarted while the is flashing; proceed as described in points “7.2.2 / 7.2.3”.

7.2.11 Control circuit board thermal protection

If the cooking zones cause overheating of the internal electronic circuit board, the heat will be switched off automatically. This switches off power to the front zones, and the letters and flash alternately on the power leds. If the circuit board does not cool down, power to all the cooking zones is switched

off, and the power leds display the text . Cooking can be resumed once the temperature has dropped below the safety threshold.

7.2.12 Operator Error

If the user makes a mistake when using the push-buttons, an appears on the power display; it will remain there as long as the user continues to press the button being used incorrectly.

7.2.13 Switching off the cooking zones

The cooking zones are switched off when the operational power display indicates 0. The zone will automatically deactivate 5 seconds after the display shows 0.

If the cooking zones are hot, the blinking residual heat “” will appear after they are switched off.

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