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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 6
Child Safety 7
Cleaning Safety 7
Cookware Safety 8
Proper Installation and Maintenance 8
Electromagnetic Interference 9
Cooling Fan 10
Proposition 65 Warning 10
Causes of Damage 11
Overview 11
7 Environmental protection 12
Energy-Saving Advice 12
Cooking with Induction 12
Advantages of Induction Cooking 12
Cookware 12
* Getting to Know your Appliance 14
Control Panel 14
Control Knob 15
Cooking Zones 15
Residual Heat Indicator 15
_ Optional accessories 15
1 Operating the Appliance 16
Setting a cooking zone 16
Chef's recommendations 17
} Flexible cooking zone 18
Cookware Use Recommendations 18
As Two Independent Cooking Zones 18
As a Combined Cooking Zone 18
O Timer functions 19
The kitchen timer 19
Stopwatch Function 19
v PowerBoost Function 20
Activate 20
Deactivate 20
x Frying Sensor 20
Advantages When Frying 20
Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor 20
Temperature Settings 21
Frying Chart 21
Setting Procedure 23
A Locking the Control Panel for Cleaning 24
Q Basic Settings 24
Access the Basic Settings 25
o Home Connect 26
Setting Up 26
Open or close the Home Connect settings menu 26
Overview of the Home Connect settings menu 27
Connecting the appliance to your home network
(Wi-Fi) 27
Manual Registration in the Home Network 27
Logging in to your home network automatically (WPS) 28
Exiting the Home Connect settings menu 29
Switch the wireless network connection
(LAN or WLAN) on or off 29
Resetting the Home Connect connections 30
Software Update 30
Remote Diagnostics 30
Information on Data Protection 30
Declaration of Conformity 30
Wi-Fi®Module 31
e Connecting the extractor hood 31
Connecting appliances via the home network 31
Connecting appliances directly 32
Controlling the extractor hood via the cooktop 32
Cleaning and Maintenance 33
Daily Cleaning 33
Cleaning Guidelines 33
Cleaning Chart 33
Maintenance 34
FAQ 35
What to Do in the Event of a Fault? 37
Demo Mode 38
Suitability Test of Cookware 38

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Customer Service 39
Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services, as well as the Use and
care manual and the Installation instructions can be
found at www.gaggenau.com and in the online shop
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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.
This appliance is not intended for
operation with an external clock timer or a
remote control.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Fire Safety
Do not allow pans to boil dry. Do not
allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or
cloth to come in contact with a hot
surface element, burner or grate.
Improper installation of these protective
liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
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
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean Ventilating Hoods
Frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on hood 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.

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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.
9WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Do Not Use Water on Grease
Fires - Smother fire or flame or
use dry chemcial or foam-type
extinguisher.
2. 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.
3. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
– You may be burned.
4. DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels – a
violent steam explosion will result.
5. 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.
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!
After each use, turn off the cooking
zone using the control knob. Don't
wait until the cooking zone
automatically shuts off because
there are no cooking vessels on it
anymore.
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.
Cleaning Safety
Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
steam burn. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.

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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!
Inappropriate woks may cause
accidents. Use only the wok
provided by the manufacturer as a
special accessory.
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 normal
family household use only. It is not
approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If
you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.

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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals,
vapors, flammables or nonfood products
in 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.
Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls
are in place - Absence of these bowls or
pans during cooking may subject wiring
or components underneath to damage.
9WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly
may result in personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Contact an authorized service
provider.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If
cooktop should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
9WARNING
If the surface is cracked, switch off
the appliance to avoid the possibility
of electric shock.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically
recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to an authorized service
provider.
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.

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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.
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.
Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical
known to the State of California, which
can cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Therefore, the packaging of your product
may bear the following label as required
by California:
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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 cooking zones. 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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en-us Environmental protection
7 Environmental protection
Environmentalprotection 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 cooking zone. 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
Cookingwithinduction 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 cooking zone
stops the heat supply as soon as the cookware is
removed from the cooking zone, 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 ~"Suitability Test of
Cookware".
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic area
on the base of the pan should match the size of the
element. If a 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 ~"Flexible cooking
zone" on page 18
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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 Cookware on Cooking Zone/Cookware of an
Unsuitable Size
If no cookware is placed on the selected cooking zone, if
the cookware is made of an unsuitable material, or if it is
not the right size for the cooking zone, the cooking zone
indicator will start to flash. To stop the indicator from
flashing, place suitable cookware on the cooking zone. If
it is left flashing for more than 30 seconds, the cooking
zone will automatically switch 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 cooking zone 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 cooking
zone that best matches the diameter of the base of the
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en-us Getting to know your appliance
* Getting to Know your Appliance
Gettingtoknowyour appliance You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the cooking zones in~Page 2
Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual
details and colors may differ.
This appliance can be networked and also controlled
remotely using a mobile device. To do this, first connect
the appliance to your home network. ~"Home
Connect" on page 26
Control Panel
Controls
When the cooktop heats up, the symbols for the controls
available at this time light up.
Touch a symbol to activate the function it represents. A
confirmation signal sounds.
Notes
▯The corresponding symbols for the controls will light
up, depending on whether they are available.
The controls that are available will be lit white. When a
function is selected, they turn orange.
▯Always keep the control panel clean and dry. Moisture
reduces their effectiveness.
▯Do not place hot cookware anywhere other than the
front cooking zone, and never on the control panel.
There is a risk that the control panel's electronics will
overheat.
Controls
−Locking the control panel for cleaning
ÚFrying sensor
tBasic settings
A/ @ Select settings
®Stopwatch
ŠShort-term timer
Displays
‹‹ Operating status
‚-‚ƒ Power levels
•/œResidual heat
‹‹ Short-term timer
‹‹.‹‹ Stopwatch function
š/ ›Cooktop
Ž/ ˜PowerBoost function
ªFlex cooking zone activated
«Flex cooking zone deactivated
‘Frying Sensor
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Control Knob
You can use the control knobs to select the heat setting,
the PowerBoost feature, and the flex cooking zone.
The control knobs have an illuminated ring with an
illuminated symbol for each function. The illuminated ring
changes color when particular functions or processes
are activated.
The illuminated ring on the control knob lights up orange
during operation. You can choose between two shades. If
you have several appliances installed next to each other,
you can change the shades in the settings for the
appliances so that all of the illuminated rings light up in
the same shade. ~"Changing the shade of orange
for the illuminated ring" on page 16
Cooking Zones
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 or immediately after it goes out.
The following are shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
▯Display •: High temperature
▯Display œ: Low temperature
and the illuminated ring around the control knob will
flash.
If the cookware is removed from the cooking zone while
cooking is in progress, the heat setting indicator will
flash, and the control knob will be lit orange.
Turn the control knob to the 0 position.
If the cooking zone is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will be lit, and the illuminated ring around the
control knob will flash. Even after the cooktop has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will remain lit for
as long as the cooking zone is still warm.
_ Optional accessories
Optional accessori es You can purchase the following accessories from your
specialist retailer:
Use the accessories only as indicated. The manufacturer
assumes no liability for incorrect usage of the
accessories.
1 Lowest heat setting
12 Highest heat setting
ŽPowerBoost feature
ªFlex cooking zone activated
Display Meaning
ÛOff Appliance OFF
Ú Lights up orange Appliance ON
ˆFlashes orange Appliance OFF
Residual heat indicator
Ú Lights up blue Home Connect
ˆFlashes blue Home Connect
ˆFlashes orange and
white alternately
Safety shut-off, power
failure
ˆFlashes yellow and
magenta alternately
Appliance fault
Please contact cus-
tomer service.
Ú Lights up green for a
few seconds, then turns
yellow
Appliance initialized,
only after initial connec-
tion or power failure
Cooking Zone
ÛSingle-circuit
cooking zone
Use cookware that is a suitable
size
áFlex cooking
zone
See section ~"Flexible cook-
ing zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking;
see section ~"Cooking with induction"
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en-us Operating the appliance
1 Operating the Appliance
Operatingtheappliance This chapter explains how to set a cooking zone. The
table shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Setting a cooking zone
Use the control knob to select the heat setting you
require.
Note: Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The
base of the cookware should not protrude over the
marked cooking zones.
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 Heat Setting
Push in the control knob and turn it to the heat setting
you require.
The selected heat setting will be lit on the cooking zone
display. The illuminated ring around the control knob will
be lit.
Switching Off the Cooking Zone
Turn the control knob to the 0 position.
The residual heat indicator will be lit, and the illuminated
ring around the control knob will flash until the cooking
zone has cooled down.
Note: If there is no cookware on the cooking zone or if
the cookware is not detected, the selected heat setting
will flash and the illuminated ring around the control knob
will be lit orange. After approx. 30 seconds, the cooking
zone will switch off.
In this case, the illuminated ring around the control knob
will flash. Turn the control knob back to position 0; the
illuminated ring will stop flashing.
Changing the shade of orange for the illuminated ring
The illuminated ring on the control knob lights up orange
during operation. You can choose between two shades.
1. Carry out the following operating steps one after the
other without interruption.
2. Push in the control knob and turn it anti-clockwise to
Ž. Keep the control knob pressed in.
3. Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1. Keep
the control knob pressed in.
4. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.
The tsymbol will be lit. The illuminated ring around
the control knob will be lit yellow.
5. Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to ª.
After approx. five seconds, the illuminated ring around
the control knob lights up green. The color has
changed.
6. To change the setting back, push in the control knob
in and turn it anti-clockwise to position 0 and then
back to ª .
The control knob lights up yellow.
7. To save the setting, exit the menu in the same way:
Push in the control knob and turn it anti-clockwise to
Ž. Turn the control knob clockwise to position 1. Turn
the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.
The illuminated ring around the control knob goes out.
The settings have been saved.
0 Cooking zone off
Heat setting 1 Lowest setting
Heat setting 12 Highest setting
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Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
▯When heating up puree, cream soups, and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
▯Set heat setting 10 to 12 for preheating.
▯When cooking with the lid on, reduce the heat as soon
as you see steam escaping. The cooking result is not
affected by the steam escaping.
▯After cooking, keep the lid on the cookware until you
serve the food.
▯To cook with the pressure cooker, observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
▯Do not cook food for too long, otherwise the nutrients
will be lost. The short-term timer can be used to set
the optimum cooking time.
▯For a healthier result, ensure that the oil does not
smoke.
▯To brown food, fry it in small batches.
▯Cookware may reach high temperatures while the food
is cooking. Use oven mitts.
▯You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section ~"Environmental protection"
Cooking table
The table shows which heat setting is suitable for each
type of food. The cooking time may vary depending on the
type, weight, thickness and quality of the food.
Power lev-
el
Cooking meth-
ods
Examples
11 - 12 Parboiling Water
Searing Meat
Heating Fat/oil, liquids
Bringing to the
boil
Soups, sauces
Blanching Vegetables
7 - 10 Frying Meat, potatoes
6 - 8 Frying Fish
8 - 9 Baking Flour-based and/or
egg-based dishes, e.g.,
pancakes
Simmering in an
uncovered dish
Dough-based foods,
liquids
7 - 8 Browning Flour, onions
Roasting Almonds, breadcrumbs
Rendering Bacon
Reducing Stocks, sauces
6 - 7 Poaching in an
uncovered dish
Dumplings, soup vege-
tables, soup meat,
poached eggs
5 - 6 Poaching in an
uncovered dish
Boiled sausages
6 - 7 Steaming Vegetables, potatoes,
fish
Stewing Vegetables, fruit, fish
Braising Roulade, roasts, vege-
tables
3 - 4 Braising Goulash
4 - 5 Cooking with the
lid on
Soups, sauces
3 - 4 Defrosting Frozen products
Soaking Rice, pulses, vegeta-
bles
Thickening Egg-based dishes, e.g.,
omelette
1 - 2 Heating/keeping
warm
Soup, vegetables in
sauce
1 Heating/keeping
warm
Stew
Melting Butter, chocolate

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} Flexible cooking zone
Flexi blecookingzone You can use the flexible cooking zone as a single
cooking zone or as two independent cooking zones, as
required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If the flexible cooking zone is in use, only the
area that is covered by cookware is activated.
Note: Only use cookware with a suitable diameter. The
base of the cookware should not protrude over the
marked cooking zones.
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 the section entitled ~"Operating the
appliance".
As a Combined Cooking Zone
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
individual zones.
Linking the two Cooking Zones
1. Position the cookware. Turn one of the control knobs
to the ªposition.
2. Use the other control knob to select the heat setting.
The ªdisplay lights up. The heat setting lights up on
the displays for the two cooking zones.
The flex cooking zone has now been activated.
Changing the Heat Setting
To alter the heat setting, use the same control knob you
used to select the original heat setting.
Adding New Cookware
Position the new cookware. Turn the control knob that
was used to select the flex cooking zone to position 0
and then back to the ªposition.
The cookware will be detected, and the heat setting that
was previously selected will be retained.
Note: If the cookware is moved from the cooking zone
being used or lifted up, the cooking zone begins an
automatic search and the heat setting selected previously
is retained.
Unlinking the Two Cooking Zones
Turn the control knob that was used to select the flex
cooking zone to the 0 position. The «display lights up.
The flex cooking zone has now been deactivated. The two
cooking zones will now function independently.
Note: If you switch the cooking zone off, and then switch
it back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to
function as two independent cooking zones.
As a single cooking zone
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 cooking zone, place it starting
on the upper or lower edge of the
flexible cooking zone.
As two independent cooking zones
The front and rear cooking zones each
have two inductors and can be used
independently of each other. Select the
required heat setting for each of the
cooking zones. Use only one item of
cookware on each cooking zone.

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O Timer functions
Timer functions Your cooktop has two timer functions:
▯Timer
▯Stop watch
The kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to
99 minutes.
This works independently from the elements and from
other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off an element.
Setting Procedure
1. Touch the Šsymbol; ‹‹ and the band @symbols will
light up on the short-term timer display.
2. Set the required cooking time using
the Aand @symbols within the next 10 seconds.
Note: If you press and hold the Aor @symbol, you
can set the cooking time more quickly.
3. Touch the Šsymbol again to confirm the selected
cooking time.
The time begins to elapse.
Note: If you do not confirm the setting within 10 seconds,
the short-term timer will start automatically.
Changing or Cancelling the Cooking Time
1. Touch the Šsymbol.
2. Alter the cooking time using the Aand @symbols or
set it to ‹‹.
3. Touch the Šsymbol to confirm the cooking time.
When the Cooking Time Has Elapsed
An audible signal will sound. ‹‹ flashes in the short-term
timer display.
Touch the Šsymbol; the indicators will go out and the
signal tone will cease.
Stopwatch Function
The stopwatch shows the cooking time that has elapsed
so far in minutes and seconds (mm.ss). The maximum
duration is 99 minutes and 59 seconds (99.59). If this
value is reached, the display starts again at 00.00.
The stopwatch works independently of the cooking zones
and other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a cooking zone.
Activate
1. Select a heat setting. The ®display lights up.
2. Touch the ®symbol. ‹‹.‹‹ will light up in the
stopwatch display.
The time begins to elapse.
Stopping the Stopwatch
Touching the ®symbol stops the stopwatch function. The
stopwatch displays remain lit.
Touching the ®symbol again restarts the stopwatch.
Deactivate
Press and hold the ®symbol for a few seconds. This will
stop the stopwatch, and the stopwatch indicators will go
out.
This function has now been deactivated.
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v PowerBoost Function
PowerBoost function The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
volumes of water faster than when using heat setting ‚ƒ.
This feature is available for any of the cooking zones,
provided the other cooking zone is not in use. Otherwise,
˜and‚ƒ will flash on the display for the selected
cooking zone; the‚ƒ heat setting will then be set
automatically without activating this function. Turn the
control knob to the 0 position.
Note: The power boost function can also be activated in
the flexible cooking zone if the cooking zone is being
used as a single cooking zone.
Activate
Push in the control knob and turn it to the Žposition.
The ˜and Ždisplays will light up.
The function has now been activated.
Deactivate
Turn the control knob to the heat setting you require. The
˜and Ždisplay will go out and the heat setting you have
selected will be lit.
This function has now been deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost function
may switch itself off automatically in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the cooktop.
In this case, the heat setting ‚ƒ will automatically be set.
Turn the control knob to the 0 position or whichever heat
setting you require.
x Frying Sensor
Fryingsensor This function can be used to fry food while maintaining
the suitable frying pan temperature.
Advantages When Frying
▯The cooking zone only heats up if this is required to
maintain the temperature. This saves energy and
prevents the oil or fat from overheating.
▯The frying sensor function reports when the empty
frying pan has reached the optimum temperature for
adding oil and then for adding the food.
Notes
▯Do not place a lid on the pan. Otherwise, the function
does not activate correctly. You can use a splash
guard to prevent splashes of grease.
▯Use oil or grease that is suitable for deep fat frying. If
butter, margarine, extra virgin olive oil, or lard is used,
use heat setting 1 or 2.
▯Never leave a frying pan, with or without food,
unattended when it is being heated.
▯If the temperature of the cooking zone is higher than
that of the cookware or vice-versa, the frying sensor is
not activated correctly.
Frying Pans for the Frying Sensor
Frying pans specifically suited for use with the frying
sensor are available. This optional accessory can be
purchased separately from specialist retailers or through
our technical after-sales service. Always quote the
relevant reference number.
▯GP900001 - 6" (15 cm) frying pan.
▯GP900002 - 7½" (19 cm) frying pan.
▯GP900003 - 8¼" (21 cm) frying pan.
These frying pans have a non-stick coating so that you
only need a small amount of oil to fry food.