Turning the hob on and off
The hob is turned on and off using the main switch. To turn on: press the symbol. A beep sounds. The indicator located next to the main switch and the indicators of the hotplates light up. The hob is ready for use.To turn off: press the symbol until the indicators go out. All hotplates are turned off. The residual heat indicator will remain lit until the hotplates have cooled down sufficiently.

Notes
The hob switches off automatically when all the hotplates are switched off for more than 20 seconds. The settings are memorised for 4 seconds after the hob has been turned off. If the hotplate is switched back on within this time then the previous settings will be applied.

Set the hotplate Select the required power level with the + and - symbols. Power level 1 = minimum power.Power level 9 = maximum power.Each power level has an intermediate setting. This is marked with a dot. Select the required hotplate and power level The hob must be switched on. 1. Select the hotplate with the O symbol. 2. Within the next 10 seconds, press the + or - symbol. The basic setting appears: + symbol, power level 9 - symbol, power level 4.

Changing the power level
Select the hotplate and press the + or - symbol until the required power level comes on.

To switch off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and then press the + or - symbol until ‹ symbol appears.The hotplate turns off and the residual heat indicator appears.

Notes
If no pan or a not compatible pan has been placed on the hotplate, the selected power level flashes. After a certain time has elapsed, the hotplate switches off.
If a pan has been placed on the hotplate before switching on the hob, it will be detected within 20 seconds of pressing the main switch and the hotplate will be selected automatically. Once detected, select the power level within the next 20 seconds or the hotplate will switch off.If more than one pan is placed on the hob, only one will be detected when switching it on.

Childproof lock
The hob can be protected against being accidentally turned on, to ensure that children do not switch on the hotplates. Activating and deactivating the childproof lock: The hob should be turned off. To activate: press the key symbol for approximately 4 seconds. The indicator next to the key symbol lights up for 10 seconds. The hob is locked. To deactivate: press the key symbol for approximately 4 seconds. The lock is now deactivated.

Powerboost function
The Powerboost function can be used to heat large amounts of water more quickly than the power level 9. This function can be used only if there is only one pan on the hotplate.

To activate
The hob must be switched on, but no hotplate should be working.

• 1.Select a hotplate.
• 2.Press the symbol.

The indicator lights up. The function should be activated.

To deactivate

• 1.Select a hotplate.
• 2.Press the symbol The indicator will no longer appear and the hotplate will return to the power level 9.

The function will be deactivated.

Note:
If any hotplate is switched on when the Powerboost function is working, will flash on the hotplate display; the power level will then be set 9 and The Powerboost function will be deactivated.
In certain circumstances, the Powerboost function may turn off automatically

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