Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the...
… Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. The appliance is not to be used as a room heater. Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any elec- trically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Ser- vices or similarly qualified persons.
… Safety precautions Note on use During the first few hours of use, a cooking zone can give off an unpleasant smell. This is normal for brand new appliances. Ensure that the room is well ventilated. If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services. If the appliance is not operating properly or if cracks caused by an extreme mech- anical impact appear on the surface, disconnect the appliance from the mains immediately.
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… Safety precautions Important warning for persons with a cardiac pacemaker, a hearing aid or a metallic implant Induction hobs produce a high frequency magnetic field around the cooking zones. Standing near the cooking zones can under unfavourable circumstances have an adverse effect on or affect the working of the pacemaker, hearing aid or metallic implant.
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… Safety precautions How to avoid damaging the appliance The surface is resistant to heat (up to 650 °C) and fluctuations in temperature. It is also shock and scratch resistant to a certain degree. Nevertheless, please observe the following precautions in order to avoid damaging the appliance. In case of overheating, switch the appliance off and allow it to cool down com- pletely.
Your appliance Appliance description Powerplus Automatic boost Control panel with separate touch control and display element for each cooking zone Electronic energy regulator with 9 power levels Keep warm setting Operating time Timer Automatic safety shut-off Pause cooking Childproof lock Acoustic signal Pan detection Cooking zone markings...
… Your appliance Operating and display elements Touch buttons 1 Appliance ON / OFF 2 Pause cooking ON / OFF 3 Increase power 4 Reduce power 5 Powerplus 6 Increase operating time 7 Reduce operating time Displays 8 Cooking zone power level 9 Operating time / Timer 10 Pause cooking 11 Cooking zone indicator lights...
… Your appliance How induction hobs function Induction hobs have a quick reaction time, allow precision cooking, are powerful, economical and safe. They work in a very different way to conventional hobs or solid plates. The induction coils under the glass ceramic plate produce a rapidly changing magnetic field which directly heats up the magnetic base of the cookware.
User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent the appliance being accidentally switched on. Switching the childproof lock on Ensure all cooking zones are switched off. Press the touch button to switch the appliance on. – flashes in the power level displays. Hold the touch button depressed and at the same time depress the touch...
… User settings Acoustic signal An acoustic signal is emitted whenever a button is touched (factory setting). The acous- tic signal can be turned off. Switching off Ensure all cooking zones are switched off. Press the touch button to switch the appliance on. Hold the touch button depressed for about 3 seconds.
Operation The individual cooking zones are all operated in the same way. When the appliance is switched off, all the displays are dark (stand-by mode), except for the residual heat indicator should any cooking zone still be hot. Switching the cooking zone on Press the touch button to switch the appliance on.
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… Operation Keep warm setting The keep warm setting keeps food that has been cooked warm at approximately 65 °C. Set cooking zone to power level Press the touch button. – appears in the display. Power level Due to the high energy output of induction hobs, cookware is heated very quickly. To avoid burning food, a slightly different approach is therefore required when selecting the power level than with conventional cooking systems.
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… Operation Switching the cooking zone off Press the touch button repeatedly until appears in the display. Alternatively Press the touch buttons at the same time until appears in the display. If no other touch button is pressed and none of the other cooking zones are in use, the appliance switches off automatically after 10 seconds.
… Operation Pan detection Each cooking zone is equipped with pan detection. In order to be able to switch the cooking zone on, suitable magnetic cookware has to be on the cooking zone. If the cookware is removed from the cooking zone during operation, the power output is interrupted and appears in the display.
… Operation Powerplus All the cooking zones are equipped with the Powerplus booster. When Powerplus is switched on, the cooking zone selected works at extra high power for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes it automatically switches back to power level .
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… Operation Switching on Press the touch button. – appears in the display. – After 10 minutes, it automatically reverts to power level Removing the cookware interrupts Powerplus. As soon as the cookware is re- turned to the cooking zone, Powerplus is resumed. Switching off before time To switch off before time: Press the...
… Operation Automatic boost Do not leave the appliance unattended when the automatic boost function is on. Smaller amounts of food or liquid can get hot very quickly! All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic boost function. With this func- tion, a cooking zone works at full power for a certain length of time (see table).
… Operation Operating time Do not leave the hob unattended during the operating time. Risk of boiling over, burning and igniting! With the operating time function, the cooking zone switches off automatically after a set time (between1 and 99 minutes). This function can be used with all the cooking zones, though not at the same time.
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… Operation Switching the cooking zone off before time Press the touch button for the required cooking zone repeatedly until appears in the display. – The operating time function is off. – If none of the other cooking zones are in use, the appliance switches off auto- matically after 10 seconds.
… Operation Timer The timer functions like an egg timer (1–99 minutes). The following points must be observed. The appliance must be switched on. The cooking zones may be switched on, but no operating time should be entered. Press the touch button for the operating time 1×.
… Operation Cookware The base of the cookware should have no sharp rims or edges. Only use cast iron cookware if it has a smooth enamelled base. Cookware for induction hobs are marked by the manufac- turer with one of the following symbols. INDUCTION As a general rule, if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware then it is suitable for use with an induction hob.
Safety features Automatic safety shut off The appliance is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off, whereby, depending on the power level being used, the cooking zones switch off automatically after a certain period of time. Power level Safety shut-off activated in hours Keep warm 1–2 5–6...
… Safety features Excess temperature protection Do not put any hot cookware on the control panel. The control panel is equipped with an excess temperature sensor. If the sensor is activated, the cooking zones switch off automatically. – flashes in the display. The cooking zones cannot be used again until the control panel has cooled down.
… Safety features Control panel monitoring If a button is touched for longer than 5 seconds (e. g. because an object is standing on it or because food has boiled over on to it), the corresponding cooking zone switches off automatically. –...
Care and maintenace Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Cleaning During and after cleaning, ensure no cooking zone has inad vertently been left on. Remove any soiling as quickly as possible. Dried-up or burned-on food residue is hard- er to clean off.
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… Care and maintenace Remove limescale stains (yellow discolouration) with a small amount of limescale remover (e.g. vinegar, lemon juice, descaler). For stronger stains, allow the solu- tion to work longer. Wipe clean with a clean, damp cloth. Use of improper cleaning techniques can result in damage to the markings or surface. Damage of this type cannot be reversed through cleaning.
Trouble shooting What to do if … flash alternately in the display … Possible cause Solution The automatic safety shut-off Switch the cooking zone back on again when has been triggered. required. … flashes in the display Possible cause Solutions The excess temperature pro- Check the cookware and the food being tection has been triggered.
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… Trouble-shooting … the appliance is not working and the displays are not illuminated Possible cause Solution The fuse or circuit breaker Change the fuse. for electrical installations in Reset the circuit breaker. the home is defective. The fuse or circuit breaker Call Customer Services.
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… Trouble-shooting … appears in the back left display, in the back right display, alternating with a number Possible cause Solution Various situations can lead Note down the error number. to an «Er» error message. Call Customer Services. … appears in one (or two) display window(s) Possible cause Solution...
Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car- ried out by a qualified electrician! Safety Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially...
Index Acoustic signal ......14 Maintenance ......29 Appliance Switching off ....17, 40 Switching on ......40 Operating elements....11 Appliance description....10 Operating time......22 Automatic boost ......21 Operation ........ 15 Automatic safety shut-off ....26 Packaging ........ 35 Care ........
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… Index Technical data......34 User settings ......13 Timer ........24 Using for the first time ....5 Touch buttons ......11 Trouble-shooting ......31...
Repair service The 'Trouble-shooting' section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us for repairs or orders, please always state the serial number (FN) and the name of the appliance.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! To switch appliance on Depress the touch button for about 1 second. To select a cooking zone Select the power level within 10 seconds using the touch button. Alternatively Press the touch button to heat a large amount of water quickly.