Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Models ...........................................................4
KM 5600 .......................................................4
KM 5617 .......................................................5
Control panels .....................................................6
Cooking zones .....................................................8
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................9
Caring for the environment.........................................17
Before using for the first time.......................................18
Cleaning for the first time............................................18
Before using for the first time.........................................18
How the cooking zones work .......................................19
Operation .......................................................20
How the hob is operated ............................................20
Switching on .....................................................21
Power level range .................................................22
Auto heat-up .....................................................23
Switching the outer circle of a double circle / extended zone on and off .......25
Switching off and residual heat indicators...............................26
Suitable pans ....................................................27
Tips on saving energy ............................................28
Timer ...........................................................29
Minute minder ....................................................29
To switch a cooking zone off automatically ..............................30
To use both timer functions at the same time ............................31
Safety features ...................................................32
Safety lock / System lock ...........................................32
Safety switch-off...................................................34
Overheating protection .............................................35
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