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User manual Induction Hob
INSTALLATION
Before the installation
Before you install the hob, write down the information bellow from the rating plate. The rating plate is on the bottom of the hob.
Built-in hobs
Only use the built-in hobs after you assemble the hob into correct built-in units and work surfaces that align to the standards.
Connection cable
• For a single phase or two phase connection, use the cable type: H05BB-F or H03V2V2-F which withstands a temperature of 70°C or higher.
• To replace the damaged mains cable, use the cable: H05BB-F or H03V2V2-F which withstands a temperature of 70°C or higher.
Assembly
If the appliance is installed above a drawer, the hob ventilation can warm up the items stored in the drawer during the cooking process.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Cooking surface layout
Control panel layout
Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance. The displays, indicators and sounds tell which functions operate.
Heat setting displays
OptiHeat Control (3 step Residual heat indicator)
The induction cooking zones make the heat necessary for cooking process directly in the bottom of the cookware. The glass ceramic is heated by the heat of the cookware.
DAILY USE
Activating and deactivating
Touch 
for 1 second to activate or deactivate the hob.
Automatic Switch Off
The function deactivates the hob automatically if:
• all cooking zones are deactivated,
• you do not set the heat setting after you activate the hob,
• you spill something or put something on the control panel for more than 10 seconds (a pan, a cloth, etc.). An acoustic signal sounds and the hob deactivates. Remove the object or clean the control panel.
• the hob gets too hot (e.g. when a saucepan boils dry). Let the cooking zone cool down before you use the hob again.
• you use incorrect cookware. The symbol 
comes on and the cooking zone deactivates automatically after 2 minutes.
• you do not deactivate a cooking zone or change the heat setting. After some time 
comes on and the hob deactivates.
The relation between the heat setting and the time after which the hob deactivates:
The heat setting
To set or change the heat setting:
Touch the control bar at the correct heat setting or move your finger along the control bar until you reach the correct heat setting.
Automatic Heat Up
Activate this function to get a desired heat setting in a shorter time. When it is on, the zone operates on the highest setting in the beginning and then continues to cook at the desired heating setting.
To activate the function the cooking zone must be cold.
To activate the function for a cooking zone: touch P (
comes on). Immediately touch a desired heat
setting. After 3 seconds 
comes on.
To deactivate the function: change the heat setting.
PowerBoost
This function makes more power available to the induction cooking zones. The function can be activated for the induction cooking zone only for a limited period of time. After this time the induction cooking zone automatically sets back to the highest heat setting.
Refer to "Technical data chapter.
To activate the function for a cooking zone: touch P . comes on.
To deactivate the function: change the heat setting.
Timer
Count Down Timer
You can use this function to set how long the cooking zone should operate for a single cooking session.
First set the heat setting for the cooking zone then set the function.
To set the cooking zone: touch 
again and again until the indicator of a necessary cooking zone comes on.
To activate the function: touch 
of the timer to set the time (00 - 99 minutes). When the indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash slowly the time counts down.
To see the remaining time: set the cooking zone with . The indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash quickly. The display shows the remaining time.
To change the time: set the cooking zone with . Touch 
.
To deactivate the function: set the cooking zone with and touch 
. The remaining time counts back to 00. The indicator of the cooking zone goes out.
When the time comes to an end, the sound operates and 00 flashes. The cooking zone deactivates.
To stop the sound: touch
CountUp Timer (The count up timer)
You can use this function to monitor how long the cooking zone operates.
To set the cooking zone: touch again and again until the indicator of a necessary cooking zone comes on.
To activate the function: touch of the timer. UP comes on. When the indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash slowly the time counts up. The display switches between UP and counted time (minutes).
To see how long the cooking zone operates: set the cooking zone with . The indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash quickly. The display shows how long the zone operates.
To deactivate the function: set the cooking zone with and touch . The indicator of the cooking zone goes out.
Minute Minder
You can use this function as a Minute Minder when the hob is activated and the cooking zones do not operate. The
heat setting display shows 0.
To activate the function: touch .
Touch of the timer to set the time. When the time comes to an end, the sound operates and 00 flashes.
To stop the sound: touch
The function has no effect on the operation of the cooking zones.
Pause
This function sets all cooking zones that operate to the lowest heat setting.
When the function operates, all other symbols on the control panels are locked.
The function does not stop the timer functions.
Touch II to activate the function.
comes on. The heat setting is lowered to 1.
To deactivate the function, touch II . The previous heat setting comes on.
Lock
You can lock the control panel while cooking zones operate. It prevents an accidental change of the heat setting.
Set the heat setting first.
To activate the function: touch 
. 
comes on for 4 seconds. The Timer stays on.
To deactivate the function: touch . The previous heat setting comes on.
When you deactivate the hob, you also deactivate this function.
Child Safety Device
This function prevents an accidental operation of the hob.
To activate the function: activate the hob with . Do not set the heat setting. Touch for 4 seconds. comes on. Deactivate the hob with .
To deactivate the function: activate the hob with . Do not set the heat setting. Touch for 4 seconds. 
comes on. Deactivate the hob with .
To override the function for only one cooking time: activate the hob with . mes on. Touch for 4 seconds.
Set the heat setting in 10 seconds. You can operate the hob. When you deactivate the hob with the function operates again.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
General information
• Clean the hob after each use.
• Always use cookware with a clean base.
• Scratches or dark stains on the surface have no effect on how the hob operates.
• Use a special cleaner suitable for the surface of the hob.
• Use a special scraper for the glass.
Cleaning the hob
- Remove immediately: melted plastic, plastic foil, sugar and food with sugar, otherwise, the dirt can cause damage to the hob. Take care to avoid burns. Use a special hob scraper on the glass surface at an acute angle and move the blade on the surface.
- Remove when the hob is sufficiently cool: limescale rings, water rings, fat stains, shiny metallic discoloration. Clean the hob with a moist cloth and a non-abrasive detergent. After cleaning, wipe the hob dry with a soft cloth.
- Remove shiny metallic discoloration: use a solution of water with vinegar and clean the glass surface with a cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do if...
Problem | Possible cause | Remedy |
You cannot activate or operate the hob. | The hob is not connected to an electrical supply or it is connected incorrectly. | Check if the hob is correctly connected to the electrical supply. Refer to the connection diagram. |
| The fuse is blown. | Make sure that the fuse is the cause of the malfunction. If the fuse is blown again and again, contact a qualified electrician. |
| You do not set the heat setting for 10 seconds. | Activate the hob again and set the heat setting in less than 10 seconds. |
| You touched 2 or more sensor fields at the same time. | Touch only one sensor field. |
| Pause operates. | Refer to "Daily use". |
| There is water or fat stains on the control panel. | Clean the control panel. |
An acoustic signal sounds and the hob deactivates. An acoustic signal sounds when the hob is deactivated. | You put something on one or more sensor fields. | Remove the object from the sensor fields. |
The hob deactivates. | You put something on the sensor field | Remove the object from the sensor field. |
Residual heat indicator does not come on. | The zone is not hot because it operated only for a short time or the sensor is damaged. | If the zone operated sufficiently long to be hot, speak to an Authorised Service Centre. |
Hob2Hood does not work. | You covered the control panel. | Remove the object from the control panel. |
Automatic Heat Up does not operate. | The zone is hot. | Let the zone become sufficiently cool. |
| The highest heat setting is set. | The highest heat setting has the same power as the function. |
The heat setting changes between two levels. | Power management operates. | Refer to "Daily use". |
The sensor fields become hot. | The cookware is too large or you put it too near to the controls. | Put large cookware on the rear zones if possible. |
There is no sound when you touch the panel sensor fields. | The sounds are deactivated. | Activate the sounds. Refer to "Daily use". |
| Child Safety Device or Lock operates. | Refer to "Daily use". |
| There is no cookware on the zone. | Put cookware on the zone. |
| The cookware is unsuitable. | Use suitable cookware. Refer to "Hints and tips". |
| The diameter of the bottom of the cookware is too small for the zone. | Use cookware with correct dimensions. Refer to "Technical data". |
| There is an error in the hob. | Deactivate the hob and activate it again after 30 seconds. If |
You can hear a constant beep noise. | The electrical connection is incorrect. | Disconnect the hob from the electrical supply. Ask a qualified electrician to check the installation. |
and a number come on.
If you cannot find a solution...
If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre. Give the data from the rating plate. Give also three digit letter code for the glass ceramic (it is in the corner of the glass surface) and an error message that comes on. Make sure, you operated the hob correctly. If not the servicing by a service technician or dealer will not be free of charge, also during the warranty period. The instructions about the Service Centre and conditions of guarantee are in the guarantee booklet.
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