Dear Customer, Please read these user instructions carefully and keep them to refer to later. Please pass the user instructions on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety. Important! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions Please comply with these instructions. If you do not, any damage re- sulting is not covered by the warranty. This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC –...
Safety during use • Overheated fat and oil can ignite quickly. When cooking with fat or oil (e.g. frying chips) do not leave the appliance unattended. • There is the risk of burns from the appliance if used carelessly. • Remove stickers and film from the glass ceramic. •...
Description of the Appliance Cooking surface layout Single cooking zone Double ring cooking zone 1200W 700/1700W Triple ring cooking zone Control panel Single cooking zone 800/1600/2300W 1200W Control panel layout STOP+GO Cooking zone indicators Heat setting selection with pilot light Timer function Display Timer display...
Touch Control sensor fields The appliance is operated using Touch Control sensor fields. Functions are controlled by touching sensor fields and confirmed by displays and acoustic signals. Touch the sensor fields from above, without covering other sensor fields. Sensor field Function On / Off Switches appliance on and off...
Displays Display Description ¾ Cooking zone is switched off Keep warm setting Keep warm setting/STOP+GO function is set ¿ Ç Heat settings Heat setting is set Heating setting plus Intermediate heat setting is set decimal point Automatic warm up Automatic warm-up function is function activated Fault...
Operating the appliance Switching the appliance on and off Control panel Display Pilot light ¾ Switch on Touch for 2 seconds lights up Switch off Touch for 1 second / none goes out After switching on, within approx. 10 seconds a heat setting or a func- tion must be set, otherwise the appliance automatically switches itself off.
To switch the outside ring on and off By switching the outside rings on or off, the effective heating surface can be matched to the size of the cookware. Before an outside ring can be switched on, the inside ring must be switched on.
Using the automatic warm-up function All cooking zones are equpped with an automatic warm up function ¾ When setting a heat setting using , when starting from , the cook- ing zone switches to full power for a certain amount of time and then automatically switches back to the heat setting set.
Using the child safety device The child safety device prevents unintentional use of the appliance. Setting the child safety device Step Control panel Display/Signal ¾ Switch on the appliance (Do not set a heat setting) Touch until the signal Acoustic signal sounds Touch Appliance switches off.
Using the timer Function Condition Outcome after the time has elapsed Automatic cut-out a heat setting is set acoustic signal flashes Cooking zone switches off Countdown timer cooking zones not in use acoustic signal flashes If a heat setting is set on this cooking zone in addition to a countdown timer, the cooking zone is switched off after the time set has elapsed.
Setting the time Step Control panel Indicator Select TIMER cooking Pilot light for the cooking zone se- zone lected flashes Touch minutes After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly. The time is set. The time counts down. Switching off the timer function Step Control panel...
Displaying the time remaining for a cooking zone Step Control panel field Display TIMER Select cooking Pilot light of the cooking zone select- zone ed flashes faster The time remaining is displayed After a few seconds the pilot light flashes more slowly. Switching off the acoustic signal Step Control panel field...
Safety cut-out Cooking surface • If after switching on the cooking surface, a heat setting is not set for a cooking zone within approx. 10 seconds, the cooking surface auto- matically switches itself off. • If one or more sensor fields are covered by objects (a pan, cloths, etc.) for longer than approx.
Tips on cooking and frying Information about acrylamides According to the latest scientific research, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, may present a health risk due to acrylamide. Therefore we recommend cooking at low temperatures and not browning foods too much. Cookware •...
Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat Cooking set- suitable for Cook time Tips/Hints process ting Residual heat Off position Keeping Keeping cooked foods food as required Cover warm warm Hollandaise sauce, Melting melting butter, chocolate, 5-25 mins.
Cleaning and care Take care! Risk of burns from residual heat. Important Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning materials will damage the appliance. Clean with water and washing up liquid. Important Residues from cleaning agents will damage the appliance. Remove residues with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use 1.
What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones will not More than 10 seconds have Switch the appliance on switch on or are not func- passed since the appliance again. tioning was switched on The child safety device is Deactivate the child safety switched on device (See the section...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy and number are dis- Electronics fault Disconnect the appliance played from the electrical supply for a few minutes (Take the fuse out of the house’s wir- ing system) If after switching on again, is displayed again, call the customer service de- partment and minus are displayed Light rays that are too...
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
Installation Instructions Safety instructions The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accord- ance with the regulations, etc.) Installation may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The minimum distances to other appliances and units are to be ob- served.
Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. Electrical Connection Diagram For UK only: 230V...240V~ Sticking on the seal • Clean the worktop in the area of the cut-out section. •...
Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we...
AEG appliance, or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. Customer Care Department For Customer Service in the Republic Major Appliances...