Absence of pan or unsuitable size If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the hotplate will switch off automatically. Empty pans or those with a thin base Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base. The hob is equipped with an internal safety system. However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the " automatic switch off" function may not have time to react and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass on the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance Service. Pan detection Each hotplate has a minimum limit for detecting pans, which varies depending on the material of the pan being used. You should therefore use the hotplate that is most suitable for the diameter of your pan. Automatic detection on double or triple hotplates These hotplates can detect cookware of different sizes. Depending on the material and properties of the cookware, the hotplate will adapt automatically, switching on part or all of the hotplate and supplying sufficient power to obtain good cooking results. Familiarise yourself with the appliance These instructions for use are applicable to other hobs. On page 2 an overview of the models is provided, along with information on measurements. The control panel ! " Control surfaces Notes Pressing a symbol activates its corresponding function. ¦ The settings will not change if several symbols are pressed at the same time. This enables the programming zone to be cleaned when food is spilt. ¦ Always keep the control surfaces dry. Moisture can affect proper functioning. The hotplates Hotplate Turning on and off $ Single hotplate Use a correctly sized pan. u Flexible hotplate See " flexible hotplate" section . Double hotplate The hotplate turns on automatically when a pan the same size as its outer area is placed on it. o Triple hotplate The hotplate is switched on automatically by using a pan with a base that matches the size of the outer area ( . or o) selected for use. Only use pans suitable for induction cooking, see the " Appropriate cookware" section. Residual heat indicator Even when switched off, the oe/ • light will remain on as long as the hotplate remains hot. The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate to show those which are still hot. Avoid touching a hotplate that displays If the pan is removed before the hotplate is turned off the oe/ • this. indicators and the selected power level will appear alternately. Programming the hob This section will show you how to program the hotplates. The table contains power levels and cooking times for several dishes. Switching the hob on and off The hob is turned on and off with the main switch. To switch on: press the # symbol. The indicator above the main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use. To switch off: press the # symbol until the indicator above the main switch disappears. All hotplates are off. The residual heat indicator stays on until the hotplates have cooled down completely. Note: The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates are switched off for more than 20 seconds. Setting the hotplate The desired power level is set in the programming panel. Power level 1 = minimum power. Power level 9 = maximum power. Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked with a dot. Setting the power level The hob must be switched on. 1. Press the y symbol to select the power level. ‹ appears on the power level indicator and the symbol A on the corresponding hotplate. 2. Slide your finger over the programming panel until the required power level is displayed. 3. Select the hotplate and set the required low heat level using the programming panel. Switch off the hotplate Select the hotplate and set it to ‹ in the programming panel. The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears. Notes ¦ Upon selecting a hotplate the Nsymbol is displayed. It may then proceed to be adjusted. ¦ If no pan has been placed on the induction hotplate, the selected power level flashes. After a certain time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off. Cooking guidelines table The table below contains some examples. When heating purees, creams and thick sauces, stir occasionally. Cooking times depend on the power level, type, weight and quality of the food. As such they are approximate. Use power level 9 to begin cooking. Power levels affect cooking results. Power level Cooking time (minutes) Melt Chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey 1-1. - Gelatine 1-1. Heating and keeping warm Stew ( e.g., lentils) 1-2 Milk* * 1. -2. Sausages heated ...