Twistpad With Removable Knob; Removing The Knob; Taking Care Of The Magnetic Knob; Main Power Switch - Gaggenau CI 491 602 Use And Care Manual

Twistpad with removable knob

The Twistpad is the programming zone in which the
knob can be used to select the elements and power
level.
The knob is automatically centered In the Twistpad
area.
The knob is magnetic and is placed over the Twistpad.
When the knob is rotated, the corresponding element
is switched on. The heat settings are selected by
turning the knob.

Removing the knob

The knob can be removed to facilitate cleaning.
The knob can also be removed while the cooking
element is on. All the cooking elements turn off after
3 seconds.
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CAUTION
If a metallic object is placed on the rotary panel
during these 3 seconcds, the cooktop may
continue heating. Therefore, always turn off the
cooktop using the main power switch.

Taking care of the magnetic knob

The knob has a powerful magnet inside. Do not place
the knob near magnetic media which contain data
such as video tapes, disks, credit cards and cards
with magnetic strips. They could be damaged.
Additionally, it could cause interference on monitors
and television sets.
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CAUTION
Electronic implants, such as pacemakers and
insulin pumps are likey to be affected by the
magnetic fields. Never put the knob in you
rpocket. It should be kept at least 10 cm away
from a pacemaker.
Note: The knob is magnetic. Metal particles sticking
to the lower part could scratch the cooktop's surface.
Always clean the control knob thoroughly.

Main power switch

Use the main switch to turn on the electronic circuitry
for the control panel. The cooktop is now ready to use.
To switch on:
Touch the # key. A beep will sound. All the indicators
will light up.
To switch off:
Touch the # key. The indicators turn off. The cooktop
is turned off. The residual heat indicator stays on until
the elements have cooled down completely.
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