Note: In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may turn off automatically in order to protect the electronic components inside the hob. Time programming function This function may be used in two different ways: ¦ to automatically switch off a hotplate. ¦ as a timer. Turning off a hotplate automatically Enter the cooking time for the required hotplate. The hotplate turns off automatically once the time has elapsed. How to program 1. Select the required power level. 2. Press the 0 symbol. The x indicator of the hotplate lights up. ‹‹ is displayed on the time program function display. To select another hotplate, press the 0 symbol several times until the x indicator for the desired hotplate lights up. 3. Press the + or - symbol on the time program function. The basic setting appears: + symbol: 30 minutes. - symbol: 10 minutes. . . 4. Press the + or - symbol until the required cooking time appears. After a few seconds, the cooking time begins to count down. Once the time has elapsed The hotplate switches off. The warning signal sounds, and the in the time program function visual display ‹‹ appears for 10 seconds. The x indicator lights up on the hotplate display. Pressing the 0 symbol turns off the indicators and stops the beep. Changing or cancelling the time Press the 0 symbol several times until the required x indicator lights up. Change the cooking time using the + or symbols, or set to ‹‹ . Notes ¦ If a cooking time has been programmed in several zones, it can be set to display all time values. To do this, press the 0 symbol several times until the x indicator for the required hotplate lights up. ¦ Cooking times of up to 99 minutes can be programmed. Automatic timer With this function you may select a cooking time for all hotplates. Once a hotplate is switched on, the selected time will begin to count down. The hotplate will automatically switch off when the cooking time has elapsed. Instructions on activating the timer are found in the chapter entitled " Basic settings" . Note: The cooking time of a zone may be cancelled or changed: Press the 0 symbol several times until the required x indicator lights up. Change the cooking time using the + or symbols, or set to ‹‹ . The timer The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is independent of the other settings. This function does not automatically switch off a hotplate. How to program 1. Press the 0 symbol several times until the W indicator lights up. ‹‹ appears in the time program function display. 2. Press the + or - symbol on the time program function. The basic setting will appear. + symbol: 10 minutes. - symbol: 05 minutes. 3. Set the time required using the + or - symbols. After a few seconds, the timer will start to count down. Once the time has elapsed Changing or cancelling the time A warning beep sounds. In the time program function display Press the 0 symbol several times until the W indicator lights ‹‹ is shown, and the W indicator comes on. After 10 seconds up. Change the cooking time or set to ‹‹ with the symbols + the indicators turn off. or - , Pressing the 0 symbol turns off the indicators and stops the beep. Cleaning protection Cleaning the control panel while the hob is on may change the settings. In order to avoid this, the hob has a cleaning protection function. Press the R symbol. An audible signal sounds. The control panel is locked for 35 seconds. The surface of the control panel can now be cleaned without risk of changing the settings. Note: The lock does not affect the main switch. The hob may be switched off when desired. Automatic time limitation If the hotplate remains in use for a long time and no changes are made in the settings, the automatic time limitation function is triggered. The hotplate stops heating. On the hotplate display, ” and ‰ flash alternately. The indicator goes out when any symbol is pressed. The hotplate can now be reset. When the automatic time function is used, it is governed by the selected power level (from 1 to 10 hours) . Basic settings The device has several basic settings. These settings may be adapted to the user's individual needs. Indicator Function ™‚ Childproof lock ‹ Off. * ‚ Activated. ™. Sound signals ‹ Confirmation beep and error signal disconnected. ‚ Only error signal connected. . Confirmation beep and error signal connected. * ™† Automatic timer. ‹ Switched off. * ‚ - SS Automatic shut- off time ™ ‡ Duration of the time program function warning signal ‚ 10 seconds. * . 30 seconds. „ 1 minute. *Factory settings * * The maximum power of the hob depends on the configuration of the installation's connection current. To not exceed this maximum value, the hob includes a series of components that automatically control the power, distributing it between the hotplates in use as required. Indicator Function ™. Power- Management function ‹ = Deactivated. * ‚ = 1,000 W. minimum power. ‚ = 1,500 W. . = 2,000 W. etc. S or S. = maximum power of hob. ** ™‹ Return to basic settings...