•/oe Residual heat ¦ Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces their effectiveness. ‰‰ Timer ¦ Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. The max, med, low, min Frying setting for sensor frying system electronics could overheat. Controls # Main switch – Childproof lock – Keep warm function o Automatic zone control 3 Timer A Frying sensor The hotplates Hotplate Activating and deactivating $ Single-circuit hotplate . Dual-circuit hotplate Select the hotplate, touch the osymbol. a Dual-circuit hotplate, hotplate Select hotplate, touch the osymbol, 2nd filament circuit is activated. with extended cooking zone Touch the osymbol; the extended cooking zone is activated. When the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up. Residual heat indicator If • appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used, for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cooking The hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for each chocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the display hotplate. changes to oe. The display remains lit until the hotplate has cooled sufficiently. Twistpad with twist knob The twistpad is the area in which you can select the hotplates and set heat settings using the twist knob. The twist knob automatically centres itself in the twistpad. The twist knob is magnetic and is placed on the twistpad. Tapping the twist knob where there is a marking activates the relevant hotplate. Turning the twist knob sets the heat setting. Removing the twist knob You can remove the twist knob. This makes cleaning easier. You can also remove the twist knob while the hotplate is in operation. The wipe protection function is activated and switches the hotplate off after 35 seconds. : Risk of fire! If you place a metal object on the twistpad, the hob may continue to heat up. For this reason, always switch off the hob using the main switch. Storing the twist knob The twist knob contains a strong magnet. Keep the twist knob away from magnetic data carriers, such as video cassettes, diskettes, credit cards or cards with magnetic strips. The data these contain could otherwise be wiped. They can also cause interference in television sets and monitors. : Hazard due to magnetism! For wearers of electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps. Implants could be affected by magnetic fields. You must therefore never carry the twist knob in a pocket in your clothing. They must be kept at least 10 cm from pacemakers. Note: The twist knob is magnetic. Metal particles which stick to the underside can scratch the ceramic hob top. Always wipe the twist knob thoroughly. Operation without the twist knob If you have misplaced the twist knob, you can operate the hob without it: 1. Switch on the hob using the main switch. 2. Within the next 5 seconds, simultaneously touch the L and 3 symbols. A signal sounds. 3. Touch the 3 symbol repeatedly until the indicator for the desired hotplate lights up. 4. Set the desired heat setting using the L (-) and o(+) symbol. The hotplate is switched on. Note: You can place the twist knob back on the twistpad at any time. Setting the hob This section informs you how to set the hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. Switching the hob on and off The main switch is used to switch the hob on and off. To switch on: touch the # symbol. A signal sounds. The indicator above the main switch lights up. The hob is ready for use. To switch off: touch the # symbol until the display above the main switch goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently. Notes ¦ The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have been switched off for more than 15 seconds. ¦ The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob has been switched off. If you switch it on again during this time, the hob will operate using the previously stored settings. Setting a hotplate Use the twist knob to set the desired cooking time. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting There is an intermediate setting between each heat setting. This is identified by a dot. Set the heat setting The hob must be switched on. 1. Select the hotplate. To do this, tap the twist knob in the appropriate area for the desired hotplate. 2. Within the next 5 seconds, turn the twist knob until the desired heat setting indicator appears in the heat setting display. Table of cooking times The following table provides some examples. Cooking times and heat settings may vary depending on the type of food, its weight and quality. Deviations are therefore possible. The hotplate is switched on. Changing the heat setting Select the hotplate and set the new heat setting. To switch off the hotplate: Select the hotplate and set it to ‹. After about 5 seconds, the residual heat indicator appears. Note: Hotplate temperature is regulated by the heat switching on and off. The heat may also switch on a...