en Before using for the first time
5.4 Cooking zone
Before you start cooking, check whether the size of the
cookware fits the cooking zone that you want to use for
cooking:
Area
Cooking zone type
Flex Zone
→ "flexInduction", Page 10
Single-circuit cooking zone
6 Before using for the first time
Observe the following recommendations.
6.1 Setting Home Connect
When you first switch on the appliance, you are promp-
ted to set up your home network. The
up for a few seconds on the display panel.
To begin setting up the connection, touch the
sensor and proceed in accordance with the informa-
tion given in the section entitled
→ "Home Connect ", Page 17. To exit initial set-up,
touch any sensor.
7 Basic operation
7.1 Switching on the hob
▶
Touch
.
The symbols for the cooking zones and the cur-
rently available functions light up.
a The hob is ready for use.
reStart
▶
If you switch the appliance on within four seconds of
switching it off, the hob operates with the settings
that were previously set.
7.2 Switching the hob off
▶
Touch
until the displays go out.
a All cooking zones are switched off.
Note: If all of the cooking zones are switched off for
longer than 20 seconds, the hob is automatically
switched off.
7.3 Setting the power level in the cooking
zones
The cooking zone has 17 power levels, which are dis-
played from to with intermediate values. Select the
best power level for the food and the planned cooking
process.
1.
Touch
for the required cooking zone.
a The display lights up brighter.
7.4 Cooking tips
¡ When heating up puree, cream soups or thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
8
5.5 Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each cooking
zone. Do not touch the cooking zone if the residual
heat indicator is lit.
Display
symbol lights
2.
a The power level has been set.
Note: If no cookware is placed on the cooking zone or
the pot is not suitable, the selected power level flashes.
After a certain period of time, the cooking zone
switches itself off.
quickStart
▶
Changing the power level and switching off the
cooking zone
1.
2.
a The cooking zone's power level changes or the
¡ To preheat, set the power level 8-9.
Meaning
The cooking zone is hot.
The cooking zone is warm.
Select the required power level in the settings area.
If you place cookware on the hob before you switch
it on, the cookware is detected when you switch on
and the corresponding cooking zone is selected
automatically. Select the power level in the next 20
seconds, or the hob switches itself off.
Select the cooking zone.
Select the required power level in the settings area
or set it to .
cooking zone switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator appears.