NEFF T68.S6 SERIES User manual

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Table of contents
[en]INSTRUCTION MANUAL
8Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
(Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
]Causes of damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy-saving advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmentally-friendly disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
fInduction cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Advantages of induction cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
*Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Residual heat indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
jTwist-Pad with Twist knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remove the twist knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing the twist knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation without the twist knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1Operating the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching the hob on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting a hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chef's recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
|Flex Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advice on using cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
As two independent hotplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
As a single hotplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
uMove function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
}FlexPlus Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Notes regarding cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
OTime-setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programming the cooking time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Stopwatch function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
vPowerBoost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
xShortBoost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recommendations for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
zKeep warm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
sTransferring settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
cFrying Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Advantages when frying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
For frying with the frying sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Temperature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
AChildproof lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Activating and deactivating the childproof lock . . . . .24
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
kWipe protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
bAutomatic safety cut-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
QBasic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To access the basic settings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
[Energy consumption indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
tCookware check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Hob surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Twist knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
{Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . 30
3Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
E number and FD number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
ETest dishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Produktinfo
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replacement parts and services can be found at
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8Intended use
Intendeduse Read these instructions carefully. Please keep
the instruction and installation manual, as well
as the appliance certificate, in a safe place for
later use or for subsequent owners.
Check the appliance after removing it from the
packaging. If it has suffered any damage in
transport, do not connect the appliance,
contact the Technical Assistance Service and
provide written notification of the damage
caused, otherwise you will lose your right to
any type of compensation.
This appliance must be installed according to
the installation instructions included.
This appliance is intended for private domestic
use and the household environment only. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and beverages. The
cooking process must be supervised. A short
cooking process must be supervised without
interruption. Only use the appliance in
enclosed spaces.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 4000 metres above sea
level.
Do not use covers. These can cause
accidents, due to overheating, catching fire or
materials shattering, for example.
Do not use inappropriate child safety shields
or hob guards. These can cause accidents.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote
control.
This appliance may be used by children over
the age of 8 years old and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around the
appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 8 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at
a safe distance from the appliance and power
cable.
We advise that you exercise caution using or
standing near an induction hob while it is in
operation, if you wear a pacemaker or a
similar medical device. Consult your doctor or
the device manufacturer concenring its
conformity or any possible incompatibilities,

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(Important safety
information
Importantsafetyinformation :Warning – Risk of fire!
■Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never
leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use
water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off
the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully
using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
Risk of fire!
■The hotplates become very hot. Never
place combustible items on the hob. Never
place objects on the hob.
Risk of fire!
■The appliance gets hot. Do not keep
combustible objects or aerosol cans in
drawers directly underneath the hob.
Risk of fire!
■The hob switches off automatically and can
no longer be operated. It may switch on
unintentionally at a later point. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
:Warning – Risk of burns!
■The hotplates and surrounding area
(particularly the hob surround, if fitted)
become very hot. Never touch the hot
surfaces. Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
■The hotplate heats up but the display does
not work. Switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
■Metal objects on the hob quickly become
very hot. Never place metal objects (such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids) on the
hob.
Risk of fire!!
■After each use, always turn off the hob at
the main switch. Do not wait until the hob
turns off automatically after the pan is
removed.
:Warning – Risk of electric shock!
■Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the appliance
from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-
sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
■Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
■A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
■Cracks or fractures in the glass ceramic
may cause electric shocks. Switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
:Warning – Hazard due to magnetism!
The removable control element is magnetic.
Magnets may affect electronic implants, e.g.
heart pacemakers or insulin pumps. Thus, for
persons with electronic implants: avoid
carrying the control element in clothing
pockets; keep a minimum distance of 10 cm
to heart pacemaker or device.
:Warning – Malfunction risk!
The hob is equipped with a fan in the lower
section. If there is a drawer under the hob it
should not be used to store small objects or
paper, since they could damage the fan or
interfere with the cooling if they are sucked
into it.
There should be a minimum of 2 cm between
the contents of the drawer and fan intake.
:Warning – Risk of injury!
■When cooking in a bain marie, the hob and
cooking container could shatter due to
overheating. The cooking container in the
bain marie must not directly touch the
bottom of the water-filled pot. Only use heat-
resistant cookware.
Risk of injury!
■Saucepans may suddenly jump due to
liquid between the pan base and the
hotplate. Always keep the hotplate and
saucepan bases dry.

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]Causes of damage
Causesofdamage Caution!
■Rough pan bases may scratch the hob.
■Avoid leaving empty pots and pans on the hotplate.
Doing so may cause damage.
■Do not place hot pans on the control panel, the
indicator area, or the hob frame. Doing so may
cause damage.
■Hard or pointed objects dropped on the hob may
damage it.
■Aluminium foil and plastic containers will melt if
placed on the hotplate while it is hot. The use of
laminated sheeting is not recommended on the hob.
Overview
You will find the most frequently caused damage in the
following table:
Damage Cause Measure
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 hob.
Scratches Salt, sugar and sand. Do not use the hob as a work surface or storage space.
Cookware with rough bases scratch the hob. Check the cookware.
Discolouration Unsuitable cleaning agent. Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this type of hob.
Pan abrasion. Lift pots and pans when moving them.
Chips Sugar, food with a high sugar content. Remove boiled over food immediately with a glass scraper.

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7Environmental protection
Environmentalprotection In this section, you can find information about saving
energy and disposing of the appliance.
Energy-saving advice
■Always use the correct lid for each pan. Cooking
without a lid uses a lot more energy. Use a glass lid
to provide visibility and avoid having to lift the lid.
■Use pans with flat bases. Bases that are not flat use
a lot more energy.
■The diameter of the pan base must match the size of
the hotplate. Please note: pan manufacturers usually
provide the diameter for the top of the pan, which is
usually larger than the diameter of the pan base.
■Use a small pan for small amounts of food. A large
pan which is not full uses a lot of energy.
■Use little water when cooking. This saves energy and
preserves all the vitamins and minerals in
vegetables.
■Select the lowest power level to maintain cooking. If
the power level is too high, energy is wasted.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
fInduction cooking
Inductioncooking 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 hob increases or
decreases the heat supply as soon as the user
changes the setting. The induction hotplate stops the
heat supply as soon as the cookware is removed
from the hotplate, without having to switch it off first.
Cookware
Only use ferromagnetic cookware for induction cooking,
such as:
■Cookware made from enamelled 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
~"Cookware check".
To achieve a good cooking result, the ferromagnetic
area on the base of the pan should match the size of
the hotplate. If a hotplate does not detect an item of
cookware, try placing it on another hotplate with a
smaller diameter.
If the only hotplate being used is the flexible cooking
zone, larger cookware that is particularly suited to this
zone can be used. You can find information on
positioning cookware in the section on ~"Flex Zone".
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment -
WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
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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 from which the base of the cookware is
made contains aluminium, for example. This may
mean that the cookware will not become sufficiently
hot or even that it will not be detected.
Unsuitable pans
Never use diffuser hobs or pans made from:
■common thin steel
■glass
■earthenware
■copper
■aluminium
Properties of the base of the cookware
The material(s) from 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.
Absence of pan or unsuitable size
If no pan is placed on the selected hotplate, or if it is
made of unsuitable material or is not the correct size,
the power level displayed on the hotplate indicator will
flash. Place a suitable pan on the hotplate to stop the
flashing. If this takes more than 90 seconds, the
hotplate will switch off automatically.
Empty pans or those with a thin base
Do not heat empty pans, nor use pans with a thin base.
The hob is equipped with an internal safety system.
However, an empty pan may heat up so quickly that the
"automatic switch off" function may not have time to
react and the pan may reach very high temperatures.
The base of the pan could melt and damage the glass
on the hob. In this case, do not touch the pan and
switch the hotplate off. If it fails to work after it has
cooled down, please contact the Technical Assistance
Service.
Pan detection
Each hotplate has a lower limit for pan detection. This
depends on the diameter of the ferromagnetic area of
the cookware and the material from which its base is
made. For this reason, you should always use the
hotplate that best matches the diameter of the base of
the pan.

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*Getting to know your
appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance You can find information on the dimensions and power
of the hotplates in~Page 2
The control panel
Controls
When the hob heats up, the symbols for the controls
available at this time light up.
Touching a symbol activates the respective function.
Notes
■The corresponding symbols for the controls light up
depending on whether they are available.
The displays for the hotplates or the selected
functions get brighter.
■Always keep the control panel clean and dry.
Moisture can prevent it from working properly.
Controls
#Main switch
–Keep warm function
˜PowerBoost and ShortBoost function
ÛFrying sensor
{Flexible cooking zone
|Move function
œStopwatch function
xProgramming the cooking time
.Kitchen timer and childproof lock
Indicators
‹Operating status
‚-ŠHeat settings
•/œResidual heat
‹‹‹ Timer function
zLocking the control panel for cleaning
˜PowerBoost and ShortBoost functions
õPowerBoost function
wShortBoost function
–Keep-warm function
‚Childproof lock
ÛFrying sensor
xSetting the cooking time
y/ xFlexPlus cooking zone
uFlexible cooking zone
vMove function
öTime display
÷Energy consumption

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The hotplates
Residual heat indicator
The hob has a residual heat indicator for each hotplate.
This indicates that a hotplate is still hot. Do not touch a
hotplate while the residual heat indicator is lit up.
The following are shown depending on the amount of
residual heat:
■Display •: High temperature
■Display œ: Low temperature
If you remove the cookware from the hotplate during
cooking, the residual heat indicator and the selected
heat setting will flash alternately.
When the hotplate is switched off, the residual heat
indicator will light up. Even after the hob has been
switched off, the residual heat indicator will stay lit for as
long as the hotplate is still warm.
Hotplate
ÛSimple hotplate Use cookware that is a suitable size.
áFlexible cooking zone See section ~"Flex Zone"
à/ ßFlexPlus cooking zone The FlexPlus cooking zones always switch on in conjunction with the right- or left-hand flexible cook-
ing zone. See section ~"FlexPlus Zone"
Only use cookware that is suitable for induction cooking; see section ~"Induction cooking"

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jTwist-Pad with Twist knob
Twist-PadwithTwistknob The twistpad is the area in which you can use the twist
knob to select the hotplates and heat settings. The twist
knob automatically centres itself in the twistpad area.
The twist knob is magnetic and is placed on top of the
twistpad. To activate a hotplate, touch the twist knob at
the level for the required hotplate. Turning the twist
knob selects the heat setting.
Position the twist knob on the twist pad so that it is in
the centre of the indicators which 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.
If the twist knob is removed, the "Lock control panel for
cleaning" function is activated.
The twist knob can be removed during cooking. The
"Lock control panel for cleaning" function is activated
for 35 seconds. If the twist knob is not placed back in
position before this time elapses, the hob switches off.
:Warning – Risk of fire!
If during this 35 seconds a metallic object is placed in
the twistpad area, the hob may continue to heat up.
Therefore, always switch off the hob 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 could also cause faults on televisions and
screens.
Note: The twist knob is magnetic. Metal particles stuck
to the bottom could scratch the surface of the hob.
Always clean the twist knob thoroughly.
Operation without the twist knob
The hob can also be operated without the twist knob:
1. Switch on the hob using the main switch.
2. Within the next 5 seconds, simultaneously touch the
œand .symbols. An audible signal sounds.
3. Touch the .symbol repeatedly until the indicator for
the desired hotplate lights up.
4. Then set the desired heat setting using the œor x
symbols.
The hotplate is activated.
Notes
■The timer function cannot be activated without the
twist knob.
■The twist knob can be placed back on the twistpad
at any time.

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1Operating the appliance
Operatingtheappliance This chapter explains how to set a hotplate. The table
shows heat settings and cooking times for various
meals.
Switching the hob on and off
Switch the hob on and off using the main switch.
To switch on: Touch the #symbol. The symbols for the
hotplates and the functions available at this time light
up. ‹lights up next to the hotplates. Position the twist
knob in the area in which it can be used. The hob is
ready for use.
To switch off: Touch the # symbol until the indicator
goes out. All hotplates are switched off. The residual
heat indicator remains lit until the hotplates have cooled
down sufficiently.
Notes
■The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates
have been switched off for more than 15 seconds.
■The selected settings are stored for four seconds
after the hob has been switched off. If the hob is
switched on again within this time, the previous
settings are applied.
Setting a hotplate
Set the required heat setting using the twist knob.
Heat setting 1 = lowest setting.
Heat setting 9 = highest setting.
Every heat setting has an intermediate setting. This is
marked with a dot.
Selecting a hotplate and heat setting
The hob must be switched on.
1. Select the hotplate. To do this, touch the twist knob
in the appropriate area for the required hotplate.
2. Within the next 10 seconds, turn the twist knob until
the required heat setting appears in the heat setting
display.
The heat setting is set.
Changing the heat setting
Select the hotplate and change the heat setting using
the twist knob.
Switching off the hotplate
Select the hotplate and turn the twist knob until ‹
appears. The hotplate switches itself off and the
residual heat indicator lights up.
Notes
■If no 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.
Chef's recommendations
Recommendations
■When heating up puree, cream soups and thick
sauces, stir occasionally.
■Set heat setting 8 to 9 for preheating.
■When cooking with the lid on, turn the heat setting
down as soon as steam escapes between the lid
and the cookware. Steam does not need to escape
for a good cooking result.
■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 kitchen clock can be used
to set the optimum cooking time.
■For a more healthy cooking result, smoking oil
should be avoided.
■To brown food, fry small portions in succession.
■Cookware may reach high temperatures while the
food is cooking. We recommend that you use oven
gloves.
■You can find recommendations for energy-efficient
cooking in section ~"Environmental protection"
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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.
Heat setting Cooking time
(mins)
Melting
Chocolate coating 1 - 1. -
Butter, honey, gelatine 1 - 2 -
Heating and keeping warm
Stew, e.g. lentil stew 1. - 2 -
Milk* 1. - 2. -
Heating sausages in water* 3 - 4 -
Defrosting and heating
Spinach, frozen 3 - 4 15 - 25
Goulash, frozen 3 - 4 35 - 55
Poaching, simmering
Potato dumplings* 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Fish* 4 - 5 10 - 15
White sauces, e.g. Béchamel sauce 1 - 2 3 - 6
Whisked sauces, e.g. sauce béarnaise, hollandaise 3 - 4 8 - 12
Boiling, steaming, braising
Rice (with double the volume of water) 2. - 3. 15 - 30
Rice pudding*** 2 - 3 30 - 40
Unpeeled boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 25 - 35
Boiled potatoes 4. - 5. 15 - 30
Pasta, noodles* 6 - 7 6 - 10
Stew 3. - 4. 120 - 180
Soups 3. - 4. 15 - 60
Vegetables 2. - 3. 10 - 20
Vegetables, frozen 3. - 4. 7 - 20
Cooking in a pressure cooker 4. - 5. -
Braising
Roulades 4 - 5 50 - 65
Pot roast 4 - 5 60 - 100
Goulash*** 3 - 4 50 - 60
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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Roasting/frying with little oil*
Escalope, plain or breaded 6 - 7 6 - 10
Escalope, frozen 6 - 7 8 - 12
Chop, plain or breaded** 6 - 7 8 - 12
Steak (3 cm thick) 7 - 8 8 - 12
Poultry breast (2 cm thick)** 5 - 6 10 - 20
Poultry breast, frozen** 5 - 6 10 - 30
Rissoles (3 cm thick)** 4. - 5. 20 - 30
Hamburgers (2 cm thick)** 6 - 7 10 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, plain 5 - 6 8 - 20
Fish and fish fillet, breaded 6 - 7 8 - 20
Fish, breaded and frozen, e.g. fish fingers 6 - 7 8 - 15
Scampi, prawns 7 - 8 4 - 10
Sautéeing fresh vegetables and mushrooms 7 - 8 10 - 20
Stir-fry, vegetables, meat cut in Asian-style strips 7 - 8 15 - 20
Frozen dishes, e.g. roasted dishes 6 - 7 6 - 10
Pancakes (baked in succession) 6. - 7. -
Omelette (cooked in succession) 3. - 4. 3 - 6
Fried eggs 5 - 6 3 - 6
Deep-fat frying* (150-200 g per portion in 1-2 l oil, deep-fat fried in portions)
Frozen products, e.g. chips, chicken nuggets 8 - 9 -
Croquettes, frozen 7 - 8 -
Meat, e.g. chicken portions 6 - 7 -
Fish, breaded or in beer batter 6 - 7 -
Vegetables, mushrooms, breaded or battered, tempura 6 - 7 -
Small baked items, e.g. doughnuts, fruit in batter 4 - 5 -
Heat setting Cooking time
(mins)
* Without lid
** Turn several times
*** Preheat to heat setting 8 - 8.

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|Flex Zone
FlexZone You can use the hob as a single hotplate or as two
independent hotplates, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If using the flexible cooking zone, only the
area that is covered by cookware is activated.
Advice on using cookware
To ensure that the cookware is detected and heat is
distributed evenly, correctly centre the cookware:
As two independent hotplates
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
hotplates.
Activating
See section ~"Operating the appliance"
As a single hotplate
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
hotplates.
Linking the two hotplates
1. Set down the cookware. Select one of the two
hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and set the
heat setting.
2. Touch the {symbol. The uindicator lights up.
The flexible cooking zone is activated.
Note: The heat setting appears in the two displays for
the flexible cooking zone.
Changing the heat setting
Select one of the two hotplates assigned to the flexible
cooking zone and set the heat setting using the twist
knob.
Adding new cookware
Set the new item of cookware down, select one of the
two hotplates in the flexible cooking zone and then
touch the {symbol twice. The new cookware is
detected and the previously selected heat setting
remains the same.
Note: If the cookware is moved to the hotplate being
used or lifted up, the hotplate begins an automatic
search and the heat setting selected previously is
retained.
Disconnecting the two hotplates
Select one of the two hotplates assigned to the flexible
cooking zone and touch the {symbol.
This deactivates the flexible cooking zone. The two
hotplates will now function independently.
Note: If the hotplate is switched off, and then switched
back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to
function as two independent hotplates.
As a single hotplate
Diameter smaller than or equal to 13 cm
Place the cookware on one of the four posi-
tions that can be seen in the illustration.
Diameter greater than 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
hotplate, place it starting on the upper or
lower edge of the flexible cooking zone.
As two independent hotplates
The front and rear hotplates each have two induc-
tors and can be used independently of each other.
Select the required heat setting for each of the
hotplates. Use only one item of cookware on each
hotplate.
Recommendations
If the hob has more than one flexible
cooking zone, place the cookware on
top so that it covers only one of the flex-
ible cooking zones.
Otherwise, the hotplates will not be
activated as intended and the cooking
result will not be satisfactory.

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uMove function
Movefunction This function activates the entire flexible cooking zone,
which is divided into three cooking areas and which has
preset heat settings.
Only use one item of cookware. The size of the cooking
area depends on the cookware used and whether it is
positioned correctly.
This means that an item of cookware can be moved
during the cooking process to another cooking area
with another heat setting:
Preset heat settings:
Front area = heat setting Š
Middle area = heat setting †
Rear area = heat setting –.
The preset heat settings can be changed independently
of one another. You can find out how to change these in
the section on ~"Basic settings"
Notes
■If more than one item of cookware is detected on the
flexible cooking zone, the function is deactivated.
■If the cookware is moved within the flexible cooking
zone or lifted up, the hob automatically starts
searching and the heat setting of the area in which
the vessel was detected is set.
■You can find information on the size and positioning
of the cookware in the section on ~"Flex Zone"
Activation
1. Select one of the two hotplates in the flexible
cooking zone.
2. Touch the |symbol. The indicator beside the
|symbol lights up. The flexible cooking zone is
activated as a single hotplate.
The heat setting in the area in which the cookware is
located lights up in the display for the front hotplate.
The function has now been activated.
Changing the heat setting
The heat settings for the individual cooking areas can
be changed during the cooking process. Set the
cookware down on the cooking area and change the
heat setting using the twist knob.
Notes
■Only the heat setting in the area in which the
cookware is located is changed.
■If the function is deactivated, the heat settings for the
three cooking areas are reset to the preset values.
Deactivating
Touch the |symbol. The indicator beside the |symbol
goes out.
The function was deactivated.
Note: If one of the cooking areas is set to ‹, the
function deactivates after a few seconds.
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}FlexPlus Zone
FlexPlusZone The hob has two FlexPlus cooking zones which are
located between the two flexible cooking zones and
which switch on in conjunction with the right- or left-
hand flexible cooking zone. This means that larger
cooking vessels can be used and better cooking results
can be achieved.
Each FlexPlus cooking zone always switches on in
conjunction with the right- or left-hand flexible cooking
zone. It is not possible to switch them on independently
of one another.
Notes regarding cookware
The cookware should be positioned centrally for good
thermal detection and distribution.
The cookware should cover the side hotplate and the
FlexPlus cooking zone.
Depending on the size of the cookware, the flexible
cooking zone can be activated as two independent
hotplates or as one hotplate:
Activation
1. Set down the cookware on the hotplate and make
sure that it also covers the FlexPlus cooking zone.
2. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting. The
hotplate and FlexPlus cooking zone indicators light
up.
The flexible cooking zone is activated.
Deactivating
Remove the cookware from the hotplate. The displays
go out.
This deactivates the FlexPlus cooking zone.
Set down the cookware
Elongated cookware:
Activate the flexible cooking zone as
two independent hotplates or as one
hotplate.
Large round cookware:
Activate the flexible cooking zone as a
single hotplate.
The cookware must not cover both
FlexPlus cooking zones at the same
time.
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OTime-setting options
Time-settingoptions Your hob has three timer functions:
■Programming the cooking time
■Kitchen timer
■Stopwatch function
Programming the cooking time
The hotplate automatically switches off after the time
that is set has elapsed.
Setting procedure:
1. Select the hotplate and the required heat setting.
2. Touch the xsymbol. The xdisplay for the
hotplate lights up.‹‹ lights up on the timer display.
3. Use the twist knob to select the required cooking
time.
The cooking time begins to elapse.
Notes
■The same cooking time can be set automatically for
all hotplates. The set time for each of the hotplates
counts down independently.
You can find information on automatically
programming the cooking time in section ~"Basic
settings"
■If the flexible cooking zone is selected as the only
hotplate, the set time for the entire cooking zone is
the same.
■If the Move function is selected for the combined
hotplate, the set time for the three hotplates is the
same.
Frying sensor
If a cooking time has been programmed for a hotplate
and the frying sensor has been activated, the cooking
time will not begin to count down until the selected
temperature setting has been reached.
Changing or deleting the time
Select the hotplate and then touch the xsymbol.
Change the cooking time using the twist knob or on the
control panel or set ‹‹ to delete the programmed
cooking time.
When the time has elapsed
The hotplate switches off. An audible signal sounds, ‹
appears in the hotplate display and ‹‹ appears in the
timer display for one minute. The hotplate indicator x
flashes.Touch any symbol; the indicators go out and the
audible signal ceases.
Notes
■If a cooking time was programmed for several
hotplates, the cooking time which ends first appears
in the timer display. The xdisplay for the hotplate
lights up.
■Select the relevant hotplate to call up the remaining
cooking time for a hotplate. The cooking time is
displayed for 10 seconds.
■You can set a cooking time of up to 99 minutes.
The kitchen timer
You can use the kitchen timer to set a time of up to 99
minutes.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
How to activate the function
1. Touch the .symbol: ‹‹ and the bindicator appear
in the timer display.
2. Use the twist knob to select the required time.
3. Touch the .symbol again to confirm the selected
time.
The time begins to elapse.
Changing or deleting the time
Touch the .symbol and use the twist knob to change
the time or set it to ‹‹.
When the time has elapsed
An audible signal sounds for one minute and the ‹‹
symbol flashes in the timer display. Touch the .
symbol again: The displays go out and the audible
signal ceases.

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Stopwatch function
The stopwatch function displays the time that has
elapsed since activation.
This functions independently from the hotplates and
from other settings. This function does not automatically
switch off a hotplate.
Activating
Touch the œsymbol. The ‹‹ symbol and the b
indicator light up in the timer display.
The time begins to elapse.
Deactivating
Touch the œsymbol.‹‹ appear in the timer display
and then go out.
The function is deactivated.
Note: This function must be selected in order to
deactivate the stopwatch.
vPowerBoost function
PowerBoostfunction The PowerBoost function enables you to heat up large
quantities of water faster than when using heat setting
Š.
This function can always be activated for a hotplate,
provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in
use (see illustration).
Note: The PowerBoost function can also be activated in
the flexible area if the cooking zone is being used as a
single hotplate.
Activating
1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the ˜symbol. The ˜and õindicators light
up.
The function is activated.
Deactivating
1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the ˜symbol. The ˜and õindicators go
out. The heat setting Šlights up in the hotplate's
display.
The function is deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the PowerBoost
function can switch itself off automatically in order to
protect the electronic elements inside the hob.
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xShortBoost function
ShortBoostfunction The PowerBoost function enables you to heat cookware
faster than when using heat setting Š.
After deactivating the function, select the appropriate
heat setting for your food.
This function can always be activated for a hotplate,
provided the other hotplate in the same group is not in
use (see illustration).
Note: With the flexible cooking zone, the ShortBoost
function can be activated even if it is used as the only
cooking zone.
Recommendations for use
■Always use cookware that has not been pre-heated.
■Use pots and pans with a flat base. Do not use
cookware with a thin base.
■Never leave empty cookware, oil, butter or lard to
heat up unattended.
■Do not place a lid on the cookware.
■Place the cookware on the centre of the hotplate.
Ensure that the diameter of the base of the
cookware corresponds to the size of the hotplate.
■You can find information on the type, size and
positioning of the cookware in section ~"Induction
cooking"
Activating
1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the ˜symbol twice. The ˜and windicators
light up.
The function is activated.
Deactivating
1. Select a hotplate.
2. Touch the ˜symbol. The ˜and wdisplays go out.
The heat setting Šlights up in the display for the
hotplate.
The function is deactivated.
Note: In certain circumstances, the ShortBoost function
can switch itself off automatically in order to protect the
electronic elements inside the hob.
zKeep warm function
Keepwarmfunction This function is suitable for melting chocolate or butter
and for keeping food warm.
Activation
1. Select the required hotplate.
2. Touch the –within the next 10 seconds.
–lights up on the display.
The function is activated.
Deactivation
1. Select the hotplate.
2. Touch the –symbol.
The –indicator goes out. The hotplate switches itself
off and the residual heat indicator lights up.
The function is deactivated.
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