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Table of Contents
Use and care manual
9Safety Definitions 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
Fire Safety 5
Cooking Safety 6
Burn Prevention 7
Child Safety 8
Cleaning Safety 9
Cookware Safety 9
Proper Installation and Maintenance 9
Electromagnetic interference 10
Cooling fan 11
Proposition 65Warning 11
Causes of damage 12
Overview 12
Protecting the Environment 13
Energy-saving Advice 13
Cooking with Induction 13
Advantages of induction cooking 13
Cookware 13
* Getting to know your appliance 15
Control panel 15
Elements 16
Residual heat indicator 16
j Twistpad with Twist Knob 17
Remove the twist knob 17
Storing the twist knob 17
1 Operating the appliance 17
Switching the cooktop on and off 17
Setting an element 18
Settings table 19
| Flex function 20
Cookware use recommendations 20
As two independent cooking zones 20
As a single cooking zone 20
u Transfer function 21
Timer functions 22
Cooking timer 22
Short-term timer 22
Stopwatch function 23
v Booster function for saucepans 23
Activating 23
Deactivating 23
v Booster function for frying pans 24
Recommendations for use 24
Activating 24
Deactivating 24
z Keep-warm function 25
Activating 25
Deactivating 25
Ü Cooking assistance functions 25
Cooking assistance function types 25
Suitable cookware 26
Sensors and special accessories 27
Functions and heat settings 27
Table 31
Teppan Yaki for the Flex Zone 37
‚ Wireless cooking sensor 39
Preparing and caring for the wireless cooking sensor 39
Connecting the wireless cooking sensor to
the control panel 39
Cleaning 40
Changing the battery 40
Declaration of Conformity 41
A Childproof lock 42
Activating and deactivating the childproof lock 42
k Display cleaning protection 42
b Automatic shut-off 42
Q Basic settings 43
To access the basic settings: 44
o Home Connect 45
Setting Up 45
Home Connect Settings 47
Software update 49
Remote diagnostics 49
Information on Data Protection 49
Wi-Fi®Module 49

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e Connecting an extractor hood 50
Setting up a connection 50
Resetting the connection 51
Controlling the hood via the cooktop 51
Hood control settings 52
D Clean 53
Daily Cleaning 53
Cleaning guidelines 53
Cleaning chart 53
Twist knob 54
Maintenance 54
{ Frequently-asked questions and answers (FAQ) 54
3 Faults – what to do? 56
t Cookware Test 57
Customer Service 58
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
www.gaggenau.com/zz/store
9Safety Definitions
SafetyDefinitions 9WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
9CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this
warning.
NOTICE
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or
tips.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 9WARNING
When properly cared for, your new
appliance has been designed to be
safe and reliable. Read all
instructions carefully before use.
These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
and injury to persons. When using
kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed,
including those in the following
pages.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
In the event of transport damage, do not
plug it in.
Fire Safety
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper
or cloth to come in contact with a hot
surface element, burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air
vent or fan, be certain that flammable
materials such as window coverings do
not blow over or near the burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector
near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when
in use. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may ignite.
9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium
settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair
catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher
available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than
grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.

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9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
– You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
– The fire is small and contained
in the area where it started.
– The fire department is being
called.
– You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the
ventilation system during a cooktop fire.
However, do not reach through fire to turn
it off.
Cooking Safety
9WARNING
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. NEVER use this appliance
as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in
overheating the appliance. Never use
the appliance for storage.
When using the timer, always supervise
the cooktop and do not allow anything to
boil over or burn. Boilovers can cause
smoke and some foods and oils may
catch fire if left on high temperature
settings.
9WARNING
If the frying sensor is not working
properly, overheating may result
causing smoke and damage to the
pan.
WHEN COOKING WITH THE
FRYING SENSOR OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
▯Use a system pan only
▯Always put the pan in the center of
the heating element
▯Do not place a lid on the pan
▯Never leave frying fat unattended

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9CAUTION
If the temperature sensing system is
not working properly, boilovers may
result causing burns and injury.
WHEN COOKING WITH THE
COOKING SENSOR FUNCTION
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
▯Always put the lid on pots
▯Always fill pots with at least 1¼"
(3cm) of liquid
▯Always use pots of the appropriate
size and type (enamelware pots,
stainless steel and aluminum pots
equipped with wireless
temperature sensor)
▯Always keep the sensor’s window
clean
9WARNING
Risk of injury!
The wireless temperature sensor is
powered by a battery, which may
become damaged if it is exposed to
high temperatures. Remove the
sensor from the cookware and store
it away from any heat sources.
9WARNING
Risk of injury!
The temperature sensor can be very
hot when removing it after cooking.
Use potholders or a dish towel to
remove it.
With use of the cooking functions, make
sure that the burner set matches the
burner where the cookware with
temperature sensor is located.
Never use the appliance if liquids or
foods have spilled around the control
panel. Always turn off the cooktop and
dry the control panel.
Injury and damage to the appliance may
occur if control elements are not used
properly.
If the cooktop turns off automatically and
can no longer be operated, it may turn
itself on unintentionally at a later point.
Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse
box. Contact Customer Support for
service.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR
AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing,
potholders, or other flammable materials
contact surface units or areas near units
until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food
containers. Build-up of pressure may
cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.

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Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
Use high heat settings on the cooktop
only when necessary. To avoid bubbling
and splattering, heat oil slowly, on no
more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is
capable of causing extreme burns and
injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc., before
beginning. Tie long hair so that it does
not hang loose, and do not wear loose-
fitting clothing or hanging garments, such
as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling
sleeves.
9WARNING
Risk of burns!
Metallic objects become hot very
quickly on the cooktop. Never set
down metallic objects such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids on the
cooktop.
9WARNING
Risk of burns!
The pan detection shut-off feature
may not turn off the cooking zone
due to spilled food or objects placed
on the cooktop.
If the display does not work when a
cooking area is heating up, disconnect
the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical
panel. Contact an authorized servicer.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use
the appliance, it is the responsibility of
the parents or legal guardians to ensure
that they are instructed in safe practices
by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean,
sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer, or
storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over,
potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this
appliance unless closely supervised by
an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether
or not the appliance is in use.
9CAUTION
Items of interest to children should
not be stored in an appliance, in
cabinets above an appliance or on
the backsplash. Children climbing
on an appliance to reach items could
be seriously injured.

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Cleaning Safety
Do not clean the appliance while it is still
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet
clothes and sponges can cause burns
from steam.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.
Cookware Safety
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring
or turning food. This helps prevent spills
and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size.
The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the heating element
or burner to direct contact and may result
in ignition of clothing. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface heating unit. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of different sizes. Proper relationship of
cookware to heating element or burner
will also improve efficiency.
Cookware not approved for use with
ceramic cooktops may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only pans that
are appropriate for ceramic induction
cooktops.
Always position handles of utensils
inward so they do not extend over
adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge
of the cooktop. This reduces the risk of
fires, spills and burns.
9WARNING
RISK of injury!
When cooking with a double-boiler,
the cooktop and cooking vessel may
crack due to overheating. The
cooking vessel in the double-boiler
must not come in direct contact with
the bottom of the pot filled with
water. Use only heat-resistant
cookware.
9WARNING
Danger of injury!
Cookware may jump upward due to
fluid trapped between the cookware
bottom and cooking zone. Always
keep cooking zone and cookware
bottom dry.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Refer to Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 13,100 feet
(4,000 meters) above sea level.
This appliance is intended for normal
family household use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use. See the
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you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products
on or near this appliance. It is specifically
designed for use when heating or
cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will
damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Cleaning solutions and spillovers may
create a risk of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service
center.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before
servicing the appliance, switch power off
at the service panel and lock the panel to
prevent the power from being switched
on accidentally.
Electromagnetic interference
9WARNING
This induction cooktop generates
and uses ISM frequency energy that
heats cookware by using an
electromagnetic field. It has been
tested and complies with Part 18of
the FCC Rules for ISM equipment.
This induction cooktop meets the
FCC requirements to minimize
interference with other devices in
residential installation. Induction
cooktops may cause interference
with television or radio reception. If
interference occurs, the user should
try to correct the interference by:
▯Relocating the receiving antenna
of the radio or television.
▯Increasing the distance between
the cooktop and the receiver.
▯Connecting the receiver into an
outlet different than the cooktop.
It is the user’s responsibility to correct
any interference.
9CAUTION
Persons with a pacemaker or similar
medical device should exercise
caution when standing near an
induction cooktop while it is in use.
Consult your doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or
similar medical device for additional
information about its effects with
electromagnetic fields from an
induction cooktop.

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9WARNING
Hazard due to magnetism!
The wireless temperature sensor is
magnetic. The magnetic elements
can damage electronic implants
such as pacemakers or insulin
pumps. People with electronic
implants should therefore not put the
temperature sensor in the pockets of
their clothes and should maintain a
minimum distance of 4" (10 cm) with
respect to their pacemaker or similar
medical device.
Cooling fan
The cooktop is equipped with a cooling
fan on its underside. Should the cooktop
lie above a drawer, there must be no
objects or paper in it. They may be
sucked in and compromise the cooling of
the appliance or damage the fan.
There must be a minimum distance of ¾"
(20mm) between the content of the
drawer and the fan input.
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en-us Causes of damage
Causes of damage
Causesofdamage NOTICE
▯Rough pot and pan bases scratch the cooktop.
▯Never leave cookware cooking empty. This can cause
damage.
▯Do not place hot pots or pans on the control panel,
the displays or the cooktop surround. This can cause
damage.
▯Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall on
the cooktop.
▯Aluminum foil and plastic containers can melt and
stick on hot burners. The use of oven protective foil on
the cooktop is not recommended.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table.
Damage Cause Remedy
Stains Boiled-over food. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.
Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or storage
space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the
cooktop.
Check the cookware.
Discoloration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of
cooktop.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Blisters Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled-over food immediately with a glass scraper.

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Protecting the Environment
Energy-saving Advice
▯Place a lid on cookware. Cooking with an uncovered
pan will result in a considerable increase in energy
use. Use a glass lid to provide visibility and avoid
having to lift the lid.
▯Use cookware equipped with a solid, flat bottom.
Curved pan bases increase energy consumption.
▯The diameter of the pan base must match the size of
the element. Note: The manufacturer normally
indicates the pan's upper diameter. This is normally
greater than the diameter of the pan's base.
▯Choose cookware of a size suited to the amount of
food you are going to cook. A large pan that is only
half full will use a lot of energy.
▯Use a small amount of water when cooking. This saves
energy, and vegetables retain a larger percentage of
their vitamins and minerals.
▯Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Cooking with Induction
Advantages of induction cooking
Induction cooking is very different from traditional
cooking methods, as heat builds up directly in the item of
cookware. This offers numerous advantages:
▯Saves time when boiling and frying.
▯Saves energy.
▯Easier to care for and clean. Spilled food does not
burn on as quickly.
▯Heat control and safety – the cooktop increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction element stops the
heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed from
the element, without having to switch it off first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
▯Cookware made from enameled steel
▯Cookware made from cast iron
▯Special induction-compatible cookware made from
stainless steel.
To check whether your cookware is suitable for induction
cooking, refer to the section on.
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area
on the base of the pan should match the size of the
element. If an element does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another element with a smaller
diameter.
If the only element being used is the flexible cooking
zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this
zone can be used. You can read more information on the
positioning of the cookware here ~"Flex function"
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Some induction cookware does not have a fully
ferromagnetic base:
▯If the base of the cookware is only partially
ferromagnetic, only the area that is ferromagnetic will
heat up. This may mean that heat will not be
distributed evenly. The non-ferromagnetic area may
not heat up to a sufficient temperature for cooking.
▯The ferromagnetic area will also be reduced if the
material of which the base of the cookware is made
contains aluminum, for example. This may mean that
the cookware will not become sufficiently hot or even
that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable cookware
Do not ever use adapter plates for induction or cookware
made of:
▯Traditional stainless steel
▯Glass
▯Clay
▯Copper
▯Aluminum
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) of which the base of the cookware is
made can affect the cooking result. Using pots and pans
made from materials that distribute heat evenly through
them, such as stainless-steel pans with a three-layer
base, saves time and energy.
Use cookware with a flat base; if the base of the
cookware is uneven, this may impair the heat supply.
No pan or improper size
If no pan is placed on the selected element, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size, the
power level displayed on the element indicator will flash.
Place a suitable pan on the element to stop the flashing.
If you take longer than 90seconds to place a suitable
pan on the element, it will automatically turn off.
Empty pans or pans with a thin base
Do not heat up empty pans, or use pans with a thin base.
The cooktop is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic shut-off" function may not have time to react,
and the pan may reach very high temperatures. The pan
base could melt and damage the cooktop glass. In this
case, do not touch the pan and switch the cooktop off. If
the cooktop fails to work after it has cooled down, please
contact Customer Support.
Pan detection
Each element has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of the
cookware and the material of which its base is made. For
this reason, you should always use the element that best
matches the diameter of the base of the pan.
Automatic detection in double and triple cooking zones
These cooking zones can detect cookware of different
sizes. Depending on the material and the properties of
the cookware, the cooking zone automatically activates
the singe, double or triple cooking zone, supplying the
proper power to obtain good cooking results.

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* Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance Page 2contains a list of models and dimensions.
Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colors may differ.
Control panel
Touch keys
When the cooktop heats up, the symbols for the touch
keys available at this time light up.
Touching a symbol activates the associated function. A
confirmation signal sounds.
Notes
▯The corresponding symbols for the touch keys light up
depending on whether they are available.
The indicators for the available functions light up in
white. Once a function is selected, its indicator lights
up in orange.
▯Always keep the control panel clean and dry. Moisture
can prevent it from working properly.
▯Do not pull cookware close to the displays and
sensors. The electronics could overheat.
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Elements
Residual heat indicator
The cooktop has a residual heat indicator for each
cooking zone. This indicates that a cooking zone is still
hot. Do not touch a cooking zone while the residual heat
indicator is lit up.
The following indicators are shown depending on the
amount of residual heat:
▯Display •: High temperature
▯Display œ: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the cooking zone during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected heat
setting will flash alternately.
When the cooking zone is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the cooktop has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as
long as the cooking zone is still warm.
Cooking zones
Û/ $Single cooking zone Use cookware that is a suitable size.
òThree-ring cooking zone This ring switches on automatically when you use cookware with a base
that covers the outer zone (ðor ò).
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j Twistpad with Twist Knob
TwistpadwithTwistKnob The twistpad is the area in which you can use the twist
knob to select the cooking zones and heat settings. The
twist knob automatically centers itself in the twistpad
area.
The twist knob is magnetic and is placed on top of the
twistpad. To activate a cooking zone, press the twist knob
so that it tilts in the appropriate area for the required
cooking zone. Turning the twist knob selects the heat
setting.
Position the twist knob on the twist pad so that it is in the
center of the indicators that delimit the twist pad area.
Note: Even if the twist knob is not entirely central, this
will not under any circumstances affect how the twist
knob works.
Remove the twist knob
Removing the twist knob activates the wipe-protection
function.
The twist knob can be removed during cooking. The wipe-
protection function is activated for 10 minutes. If the twist
knob is not returned to its position before this time
elapses, the cooktop switches off.
9WARNING
Risk of fire!
If during these 10 minutes a metallic object is
placed in the twistpad area, the cooktop may
continue to heat up. Therefore, always switch off
the cooktop using the main switch.
Storing the twist knob
A strong magnet is located inside of the twist knob. Keep
the twist knob away from magnetic data carriers such as
credit cards and cards with magnetic strips. Otherwise,
these data carriers may be damaged beyond repair.
The magnet may also cause faults on televisions and
screens.
Note: The twist knob is magnetic. Metal particles stuck
to the bottom may scratch the surface of the cooktop.
Always clean the twist knob thoroughly.
1 Operating the appliance
Operatingtheappliance This chapter explains how to set a cooking position. The
table shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching the cooktop on and off
Use the main switch to switch the cooktop on and off.
When you first switch on the appliance, you will be
prompted to set up your home network. The ·symbol will
be lit dimly for a few seconds on the display panel. To
begin setting up the connection, touch the ·sensor and
proceed in accordance with the information given in the
section entitled ~"Home Connect" on page 45. To
exit initial set-up, touch any sensor.
To switch on: Position the twist knob in the area in which
it can be used. Touch the #symbol. The symbols for the
cooking zones and the functions available at this time
light up. ‹lights up next to the cooking zones. The
cooktop is ready for use.
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the display goes
out. All cooking zones are switched off. The residual heat
indicator remains lit until the cooking zones have cooled
down sufficiently.
Notes
▯If the appliance has not been connected to your home
network or the connection has been broken, network
connection initial set-up will be activated whenever
you switch on the cooktop.
▯The cooktop switches off automatically if all cooking
zones have been switched off for more than
20seconds.
▯The selected settings are stored for five seconds after
the cooktop has been switched off.
If the cooktop is switched back on during this period,
the previously set heating settings flash. To apply
these settings, tap on the twist knob within the next
five seconds.
If you do not tap the twist knob or if you touch a
different sensor key, all previous settings will be
deleted.

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en-us Operating the appliance
Setting an element
Set the required element using the twist knob.
Heat setting 1= lowest setting.
Heat setting 9= highest setting.
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is
shown in the element display as .5.
Notes
▯To protect the fragile parts of your appliance from
overheating and electrical overloading, the cooktop
may temporarily reduce the power automatically.
▯In order to prevent the appliance from producing
excess noise, the cooktop may temporarily reduce the
power automatically.
Selecting a cooking position and power level
The cooktop must be switched on.
1. Select the element. To do this, touch the twist knob in
the appropriate area for the required element.
2. Within the next 10seconds, turn the twist knob until
the required heat setting appears in the heat setting
display.
The power level is set.
Notes
▯When placing an item of cookware on the flexible
cooking zone, it must be positioned correctly
according to size, see section ~"Flex function".
The cookware is detected and the element is selected
automatically. You can change the settings.
▯If the indicators flash after you have changed the
settings, check whether the cookware is suitable for
induction cooking. See section ~"Cookware Test"
Changing the heat setting
Select the element and change the heat setting using the
twist knob.
Switching off the element
Select the element and turn the twist knob until ‹
appears. The element switches itself off and the residual
heat indicator lights up.
Notes
▯If there is no cookware on the induction element, the
heat setting display flashes. After a while, the element
will switch itself off.
▯If there is cookware on the element before switching
the cooktop on, this is detected at most 20 seconds
after touching the main switch and the element is
selected automatically. Set the heating setting within
10 seconds. Otherwise, the element switches off
again after 20 seconds.
Even if there are several pots and pans on the cooktop
when it is switched on, only one item of cookware is
detected.
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Operating the appliance en-us
Settings table
The following table provides some examples. Cooking
times may vary depending on the type of food, its weight
and quality. Deviations are therefore possible.
9CAUTION
During cooking, stews or liquids, such as soups,
sauces or drinks can heat up very quickly and
overflow or spatter. For this reason, we recommend
that you stir continuously, gradually heating the
food at a suitable power level.
Power levels
Melting
chocolate 1.5
butter 1.0- 2.0
Heating
frozen vegetables, e.g. spinach 2.5- 3.5
broth 7.0- 8.0
thick soup 1.5- 2.5
milk** 1.0- 2.0
Simmering
delicate sauce e.g. Béchamel sauce 4.0- 5.0
spaghetti sauce 2.0- 3.0
pot roast 4.0- 5.0
fish** 4.0- 5.0
Cooking
rice (with double amount of water) 2.0- 3.0
potatoes bolied in thier skins (with 1-2cups of water) 4.0- 5.0
boiled potatoes (with 1-2cups of water) 4.0- 5.0
fresh vegetables (with 1-2cups of water) 2.0- 3.5
frozen vegetables (with 1-2cups of water) 3.5- 4.5
pasta (with 2-4qt. water)* 6.0- 7.0
pudding** 1.0- 2.0
cereals 2.0- 3.0
Frying
pork chop 5.5- 6.5
chicken breast 5.0- 6.0
bacon 6.0- 7.0
eggs 5.0- 6.0
fish 5.0- 6.0
pancakes 6.0- 7.0
Deep fat frying** (in 1-2 qt. oil)
deepfrozen foods, e.g. chicken nuggets (0.5lb per serving) 8.0- 9.0
other, e.g. doughnuts (0.5lb per serving) 4.5- 5.5
Keep warm
tomato sauce 1.5
* ongoing cooking without lid
** without lid

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en-us Flex function
| Flex function
Flexfunction You can use the flexible cooking zone as an individual
element or as two independent elements, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If the flex function is in use, only the area that
is covered by cookware is activated.
Cookware use recommendations
Place the cookware in the middle. This assures optimal
pot detection and heat distribution.
As two independent cooking zones
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
cooking zones.
Activating
See section ~"Operating the appliance"
As a single cooking zone
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
individual zones.
Linking the two elements
1. Set down the cookware. Select one of the two
elements in the flexible cooking zone and set the heat
setting.
2. Touch the ªsymbol. The ªindicator lights up in the
cooking zone area.
The flexible cooking zone has now been activated. The
heat setting appears in the two displays for the flexible
cooking zone.
Notes
▯If both elements are set to different heat settings
before being linked, both elements switch to 0on
activation.
▯If there is a cooking timer programmed for one
element, this will also be assigned to the second
element when the two are linked.
Changing the heat setting
Select one of the two elements assigned to the flexible
cooking zone and set the heat setting using the twist
knob.
Disconnecting the two cooking zones
1. Select one of the two cooking zones assigned to the
Flex Zone.
2. Touch the ªsymbol.
3. The «symbol appears in the cooking zone display.
The Flex function has been deactivated. The two cooking
zones now operate independently of one another.
Note: If the element is switched off, and then switched
back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to
function as two independent elements.
As a single element
Diameter smaller than or equal to
5 X" (13 cm)
Place the cookware on one of the
four positions that can be seen in
the illustration.
Diameter greater than 5 X"
(13 cm)
Place the cookware on one of the
three positions that can be seen in
the illustration.
If the cookware takes up more
than one element, place it starting
on the upper or lower edge of the
flexible cooking zone.
As two independent elements
The front and rear elements each have
two inductors and can be used inde-
pendently of each other. Select the
required heat setting for each of the
elements. Use only one item of cook-
ware on each element.