Smeg SIM561B Instructions For Use Manual page 12

Multizone
Where present, this function allows the cooking zone to be used as two separate zones or as a single extra large zone.
It is perfect for oval, rectangular and elongated pans (with maximum base dimensions of 38x23 cm) or more than one standard pan in the same time. In order to activate
the flexicook function, switch on the hob, press simultaneously the 2 selecting buttons of the zones as shown in the picture below: the two cooking zone displays show
level "0"; both dots next to the level number are lit, indicating that the Flexi cook is activated.
To change the power level (from 1 to max. 9 or P) press the -/+ buttons or slide your finger horizontally on the slider. To deactivate the Multizone function, press
simultaneously the 2 selecting buttons of the zones. To switch off the zones instantly, hold one of the zone selection button for 3 seconds.
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The message "no pot"
induction hob). This message remains active for 60 seconds: in this time you can add or slide pots within the Multizone area as you prefer.
After 60 seconds if no pan is placed on the zone, the system stops "searching" pots on that zone, the symbol
is disabled.
To reactivate the Multizone function, press one of the 2 buttons
The Multizone function is also able to detect when a pot is moved from one zone to the other one within the Multizone area keeping the same power level of the zone
where the pan originally was placed (see the example in the figure below: if the pot is moved from the front heater to the rear heater, the power level will be shown
on the display corresponding to the zone where the pot is placed).
It is also possible to operate the Multizone area as two independent cooking zones, using the corresponding button of the single zone. Place the pot in the center of the
single zone and adjust the power level with the slide touchscreen.
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Important: make sure to place the pans centered on the cooking zone in the way to cover the center of the single cooking zone.
In case of big pot, oval, rectangular and elongated pans make sure to place the pans centered on the cooking zone.
Examples of good pot placement and bad pot placement :
will appear on the display of the zone that is not able to detect any pot (because of missing pot, or misplaced or not suitable for
remains visible on the display to remind that the zone
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