Smeg SI2951D User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 34
1.1 General safety instructions 34
1.2 Appliance purpose 38
1.6 Disposal 39
1.7 How to read the user manual 40
2 Description 41
2.1 General Description 41
2.2 Control panel 42
3 Use 43
3.1 Instructions 43
3.2 Preliminary operations 44
3.3 Using the hob 44
3.4 Special functions 50
3.5 Timer functions 51
3.6 Error codes 53
4 Cleaning and maintenance 54
4.1 Instructions 54
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 54
4.3 Ordinary weekly cleaning 54
4.4 Food stains or residues 54
4.5 What to do if... 55
5 Installation 56
5.1 Electrical connection 56
5.2 Instructions for the installer 57
5.3 Power limitation procedure (for installer only) 57
5.4 Safety instructions 58
5.5 Section cut from the countertop 59
5.6 Mounting 60
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very
hot.
• Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames
with water: Turn off the appliance
and smother the flames with a fire
blanket or other appropriate cover.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of
eight at a safe distance unless
they are constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not let
pans heat up when dry, as there
is a danger of them overheating.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid
on the pan and turn off the
relevant cooking zone.
• Do not use the Booster and
Double Booster functions to heat
fats or oils. Fire hazard.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. A short cooking
process must be continuously
monitored.
• Do not place metal objects, such
as dishes or cutlery, on the hob
surface during use as they may
overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.

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• Do not use or store flammable
materials near the appliance or
directly underneath the hob.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any work on
the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the assistance of
a qualified technician.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Do not place hot pans on the
control panel.
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use the hob as a support
surface.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could be released, as these could
then heat up and catch fire. Be
very careful.
• Fire hazard: Never leave objects
on the cooking surfaces.
• DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.

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• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.
• Do not spill sugar or sweet
mixtures on the hob during
cooking.
• Do not place materials or
substances that could melt or
catch fire (paper, plastic or
aluminium foil) on the appliance
while it is in use.
• Place the cookware directly on
the glass ceramic surface.
• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• Check that the carcase material is
heat resistant.
• Check that the carcase has the
required openings.
• To avoid potential overheating,
the appliance must not be
installed behind a decorative
door or a panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90°C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal supply
wires must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• The power cable must only be
installed or replaced by a
qualified technician.

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For this appliance
• If cracks or fissures form, or if the
glass ceramic cooking surface
breaks, turn off the appliance
immediately. Disconnect the
power supply and call Technical
Support.
• Avoid hard, solid objects falling
on the cooking surface.
• Do not use the hob if the pyrolytic
cycle is taking place inside any
oven installed below.
• Do not touch or clean the hob
surface during operation or when
the residual heat indicator lights
are still on.
• Activate the controls lock when
you have children or pets which
could reach the hob.
• After use the cooking zones
remain hot for a certain period of
time after they have been turned
off. Do not touch the hob
surfaces.
• After use, switch off the plates.
Never rely solely on the
cookware detector.
• Supervise children carefully as
they cannot readily see the
residual heat indication. After use
the cooking zones remain hot for
a certain period of time even if
they have been turned off. Keep
children away from the cooking
zones.
• The glass ceramic surface is
highly resistant to impact.
However, prevent hard, solid
objects from falling on the
cooking surface as they may
cause it to break if they are sharp.
• Do not use the glass ceramic
cooking surface as a support
surface.
• Remove any traces of liquid from
the cover (if fitted) before
opening.
• Let the cooking surface cool
down before closing the cover.
• People who have pacemakers or
other similar devices fitted must
make sure that the operation of
these devices is not affected by
the induction field, the frequency
range of which is between 20
and 50 kHz.

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• In conformity with the provisions
regarding electromagnetic
compatibility, the electromagnetic
induction cooking hob comes
under group 2 and class B (EN
55011).
• This appliance complies with the
current standards and directives
regarding safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
However, people who wear
pacemakers should keep a
minimum distance of 20-30 cm
between the pacemaker and the
appliance when it is in operation.
Contact the pacemaker
manufacturer for further
information.
1.2 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or
with remote-control systems.
1.3 Manufacturer’s liability
• The manufacturer declines all
liability for damage to persons or
property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than
that specified
• Failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance
• The use of non-original spare
parts.
1.4 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason.
1.5 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance.
• Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.

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1.6 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other
waste at the end of its service life.
The appliance does not contain
substances in quantities sufficient to
be considered hazardous to health
and the environment, in accordance
with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
plastic bags.

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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
Maximum absorbed power table (Watt)
* power levels are approximate and may vary according to the pan used or the settings made.
Advantages of induction cooking • Energy saving thanks to the direct
transmission of energy to the pan
(suitable magnetisable cookware is
required) compared to traditional
electric cooking.
• Improved safety as the energy is only
transmitted to the pan placed on the
hob.
• High level of energy transmitted from the
induction cooking zone to the base of
the pan.
• Rapid heating speed. Reduced danger
of burns as the cooking surface is only
heated under the base of the pan; food
that overflows does not stick.
Zones Dimensions
H x L (mm) Level 9 Booster Double Booster
1 - 2 210 x 210 2300 3000 -
3 - 4 160 x 160 1400 1850 2100
5 250 x 250 2300 3000 -
The appliance is equipped with an
induction generator for each
cooking zone. Each generator
located under the glass ceramic
cooking surface creates an
electromagnetic field which
induces a thermal current in the
base of the pan. This means the
heat is no longer transmitted from
the hob to the pan but created
directly inside the pan by the
inductive current.

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2.2 Control panel
1 On/Off button
2 Pause button.
3 Cooking zone and timer setting area
4 Cooking zone display
5 Timer display
Power control
The hob is fitted with a power control
module that optimises/limits consumption. If
the overall set power level exceeds the
maximum limit permitted, the electronic
circuit board will automatically manage the
power supplied by the hot plates. The
module tries to maintain the maximum
deliverable power levels. Levels set by the
automatic control will appear on the
display.
This area has 5 radial LEDs that
branch out from the button to
the buttons, which light up to
indicate that the corresponding
cooking zone has been activated.
Priority is given to the last zone that
was set in chronological order.
The power control module does
not affect the total power
consumption of the appliance.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature
Danger of burns
• Protect your hands by wearing heat-
proof gloves during use.
• Do not touch or clean the hob surface
during operation or when the residual
heat indicator lights are still on.
• Do not put empty pans or frying pans on
switched on cooking zones.
• Keep children under the age of 8 away
from the appliance when it is in use.
• Activate the controls lock when you
have children or pets which could reach
the hob.
• After use the cooking zones remain hot
for a certain period of time after they
have been turned off. Do not touch the
hob surfaces.
High temperature
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance or directly
underneath the hob.
• Do not cook in closed tins or containers,
plastic kitchenware or containers.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• In case you notice cracks or fissures or
you cannot turn off the appliance,
disconnect the power supply and
contact the Assistance Centre.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use the hob if the pyrolytic cycle
is taking place inside any oven installed
below.
• Never place pans with bases which are
not perfectly flat and smooth.
• Avoid hard, solid objects falling on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use the hob as a support surface.

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3.2 Preliminary operations
In order to remove any moisture that could
have accumulated during the manufacturing
process and for the electronic circuits and
control keypad to work properly:
1. Remove the protective films from the
external surfaces of the appliance and
accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate).
3.3 Using the hob
All the appliance’s control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. The induction hob is controlled by
means of the Touch control sensor buttons.
Lightly touch a symbol on the glass ceramic
surface. A beep will sound to confirm every
effective touch.
Switching on the hob for the first time
Press the button to switch on the hob;
a sound will be emitted to confirm that it is
switched on. The cooking zone displays
show .
List of symbols
On/Off button: turns the hob on or off.
Pause button: pauses the appliance’s
functions.
Value increase button
Value decrease button.
Timer activation button.
Warming function icon.
Cooking zone display
Shows the selected power level for each
zone.
Timer display
Shows the digits of the independent minute
minder timer and the timed cooking timer.
Minimum cookware diameter
Make sure that the minimum diameter of the
pans is the same as those indicated in the
following table.
On first connection to the electrical
mains, an automatic check will be
carried out that will switch on all
indicator lights for a few seconds.
Zones
Ø
minimum (cm)
Ø
recommended
(cm)
1 - 2 9 - 11 21
3 - 4 7 - 9 16
511 - 13 25

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Bear in mind the following:
• Centre the pans with respect to the cross
printed on the cooking zones.
• Do not cover the control panel.
• Do not place the pans next to the edges
of the glass.
• If you use a griddle, it must be a
maximum size of 36 x 25 cm and must
only be used horizontally on zone 5,
after preheating for 2/3 minutes at low
power.
Cookware suitable for use in induction
cooking
Cookware used on the induction cooking
surface must be made of metal, with
magnetic properties and a sufficiently large
base.
Suitable cookware:
• Enamelled steel cookware with thick
bases.
• Cast iron cookware with an enamelled
base.
• Cookware in multilayer stainless steel,
ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with
a special base.
Unsuitable cookware:
• Copper, stainless steel, aluminium,
fireproof glass, wood, ceramic and
terracotta cookware.
To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a
magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted,
the pan is suitable for induction cooking.
If you do not have a magnet, you can put a
small amount of water in the pan, place it
on a cooking zone and start the hot plate.
The symbol alternating with ,
means that the pan is not suitable or that
there is no pan.
Use only cookware with a
perfectly flat bottom which is
suitable for induction hot plates.
Using cookware with an irregular
bottom could jeopardise the
efficiency of the heating system
and prevent cookware from being
detected on the hot plate.
Make sure that the pans do not
cover the control panel.

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Limiting the cooking duration
The hob has an automatic device which
limits the duration of use. If the cooking
zone settings are not changed, the
maximum duration of operation for each
zone depends on the power level selected.
When the device for limiting the duration of
use is activated, the cooking zone turns off.
A short sound is emitted and if the zone is
hot, the residual heat indicators are
displayed.
Protection from overheating
If the hob is used on full power for a long
period, the electronics will have trouble
cooling down if the room temperature is
high.
If the temperature of the internal electronic
components exceeds the safety threshold,
the appliance will switch off automatically
and “ER21” will be displayed (see “Error
codes”).
Advice on energy-saving
• The diameter of the base of the pan must
not exceed the width of the silk-screened
cooking zone.
• Pans must not be placed outside the
perimeter of the hob or above the front
control panel.
• When buying a pan, check whether the
diameter indicated is that of the base or
the top of the pan, as the top is almost
always larger than the base.
• When preparing dishes with long
cooking times, you can save time and
energy by using a pressure cooker,
which also helps to retain vitamins
contained in the food.
• Make sure that the pressure cooker
contains enough liquid as, if there is not
enough and it overheats, this may cause
damage to both the pressure cooker
and the cooking zone.
• If possible, always cover pans with a
suitable lid.
• Choose a pan suitable for the quantity of
food to be cooked. A large, half-empty
saucepan leads to a waste of energy.
Set power level Maximum cooking dura-
tion in hours
18½
26½
35½
44½
53½
6 - 7 - 8 - 9 1 ½
Under certain circumstances, if the
hob and the oven are being used
at the same time, the maximum
power limit that can be used by the
electrical system might be
exceeded.

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Power levels
The power in the cooking zone can be
adjusted to various levels. The table shows
the levels suitable for various types of
cooking.
* see Booster and Double Booster function
Switching the hob on and off
Keep the On/Off button pressed in
for at least 1 second to activate the hob.
Press it again for at least one second to
deactivate it.
Switching on the cooking zone
automatically
After switching on the hob:
• Position a pan (suitable for induction
cooking and not empty) on the cooking
zone you wish to use.
• The button corresponding to the zone on
which the pan has been placed turns on
automatically and displays . The
corresponding radial LED will light up.
• Select the zone using the corresponding
button.
Adjusting the cooking zone
After selecting a cooking zone, use the
and buttons to scroll through the
power levels. Press and hold the above
buttons to scroll more quickly.
The display of the zone being used will
indicate the selected power level.
The power level selection is cyclical. This
means that when the maximum level
(Booster or Double Booster) is selected, the
button restarts the selection from level
0and, from level 0the levels can be
selected in descending order using the
button.
Power level Suitable for:
0 OFF setting
Keep warm/on the boil
1 - 2 Cooking small amounts of food
(minimum power)
3 - 4 Normal cooking
5 - 6 Cooking large quantities of food,
roasting larger portions
7 - 8 Roasting, slow frying with flour
9 Roasting
P / Roasting / Browning, cooking
(maximum power)*
If no power value is selected within
a few seconds, the hob is
automatically deactivated.
The hob is provided with an
automatic pan sensing system.

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Switching off the cooking zone
Use the or buttons until level
is selected.
Warming Function
To activate the Warming function, first turn
on the hob, then:
1. Select a cooking zone using the
button; the corresponding display shows
.
2. Press again, the display of the
selected cooking zone shows the
symbol next to the symbol.
To deactivate the Warming function, simply
select any other power level or switch off
the appliance.
Booster Function
After switching on the hob and having
selected a cooking zone, use the or
buttons until the power level is
selected on the display. Select any other
power level to deactivate the Booster
function.
Hold the On/Off button
down for at least 2 seconds to
switch off all cooking zones at the
same time.
This function allows you to keep
cooked food warm or to keep
water on the boil. This corresponds
to a power level of between 0and
1.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Do not use the Booster and Double
Booster functions to heat fats or oils as
they could catch fire.
This function allows you to use the
maximum available power of the
cooking zone in order to bring a
large amount of water to the boil
rapidly.

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Double Booster Function (only for zones
3 and 4)
The Double Booster function allows more
power to be supplied compared to the
Booster function.
After having activated the Booster function
for zones 3 or 4, press the button.
Symbols , and will be
displayed in sequence. Select any other
power level to deactivate the Double
Booster function.
Residual heat indicators
After use, and even when the appliance is
switched off, the displays of the cooking
zones show the following symbols, in order
of increasing temperature: , and
, to indicate that the corresponding
zone is still hot.
The relative residual heat indicators
disappear as soon as the temperature falls
below the safety threshold.
Cooking guidelines
The table below shows the power values
which can be set, together with the
corresponding type of food. Settings may
vary depending on the amount of food and
consumer taste.
The Booster and Double Booster
functions remain active for a
maximum of 5 minutes, after which
the power is reduced
automatically to level 9.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Supervise children carefully as they
cannot easily see the residual heat
indicators. The cooking zones remain
hot for a certain period of time even
after they have been turned off. Make
sure that children never touch the hob.
Power level Suitable for:
1 - 2
Reheating food, keeping small
amounts of water on the boil,
and whipping up sauces with
egg yolk or butter.
3 - 4
Cooking solid or liquid food,
keeping water on the boil,
defrosting deep-frozen food,
cooking 2- or 3-egg
omelettes, fruit and
vegetables, various cooking
processes.
5 - 7
Stewing meat, fish and
vegetables, simmering food,
making jams etc.
8-9
Cooking or frying meat, fish,
steaks and liver; browning
meat, fish, eggs, etc.
Booster and
Double Booster
Bringing water to the boil
rapidly.

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3.4 Special functions
Pause function
Press the button to activate the Pause
function when at least one cooking zone
active. The symbol and the icon
will appear above the Pause button on the
displays of all the cooking zones.
To deactivate the Pause function:
1. Press the button.
2. Then press any button .
3. The pause function has now been
deactivated and the previously set
functions are restored.
Controls lock
This is useful to prevent functions being
activated by mistake (e.g. by children). In
order for the controls lock to be activated,
the hob must be switched on, without pans
and with the cooking zones set to 0:
1. Press the and buttons at the
same time; an acoustic signal is emitted.
2. Press the button immediately;
another acoustic signal is emitted.
The controls are now locked and the
symbols appear on the cooking zone
displays. They flash for about 10 seconds,
after which the hob switches off.
When the hob is switched on again, the
cooking zone displays again show :
• Press the and buttons at the
same time to temporarily deactivate the
controls lock. It will be restored the next
time the appliance is switched on.
• To deactivate the controls lock
permanently, follow the instructions
described for activating it.
If a zone is hot, the symbol will be
displayed alternating with the symbol.
• This function pauses the
operation of all the cooking
zones and all the timers that are
in progress.
• The Pause function can be
maintained for a maximum of 10
minutes, after which the
appliance switches off.
• The cooking time limitation and
the residual heat indicators
remain enabled during the
Pause function, while the
Booster functions are
deactivated.
• When the power comes back
on after a power failure, the
pause function will be
deactivated.
This function allows you to disable
all the buttons of the appliance,
except for the button. The
lock remains active even if the hob
is turned off and then on again.

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3.5 Timer functions
Minute minder timer
After having switched on the hob, without
having selected a cooking zone:
1. Wait for about 10 seconds; the displays
of the cooking zones start to flash.
2. Press the button.
3. The timer display shows and
the flashing LED below it lights up.
4. Press again to increase
the number of minutes and to
decrease them. Keep the buttons
pressed to increase or decrease the
number of minutes more quickly.
After a few moments, the timer will start the
countdown; the LED below it becomes
steady.
When the time elapses, the timer display
shows the figures “00” and a sound is
emitted. Press any button to silence it.
Modifying or deactivating the timer
To modify or deactivate the timer during the
countdown:
1. Press the button to activate the hob
(if it is off) and wait 10 seconds. If the
hob is on, press the
button.
• The timer display will show the minutes
remaining.
2. Use the or buttons to
modify or reset the timer.
3. After a few moments, the timer will start
the new countdown or will be
deactivated.
• This function is used to set a timer
that will emit a sound at the end
of the pre-set time. It does not
stop the operation of the
cooking zones.
• The minute minder timer remains
active even if the appliance is
turned off.
• A maximum of 99 minutes can
be set.
When the countdown has less than
one minute to go, the display
shows the decreasing seconds
and a flashing LED appears at the
bottom right.
If more than one timer is active, the
timer display will show the minutes
remaining for the timer that is
closest to finishing.

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Timed cooking
To set timed cooking, you first have to select
a cooking zone using one of the
buttons.
After having selected the relevant cooking
zones, the setting, modification and
deactivation of the timed cooking timers
follows the same logic as the minute minder
timer (see the relative instructions - “Timer
functions”).
Once a timed cooking timer has been
activated, a LED will come on around the
timer display indicating the position of the
relative cooking zone (e.g. front left zone
and rear right zone: ).
Recall Function
If the appliance is switched off
unintentionally, carry out the following
procedure within 6 seconds:
1. Switch on the appliance.
• The flashing symbol appears on the
cooking zone displays.
2. Press the pause button immediately
to restore the functions that were
previously active.
Restorable functions:
1 Cooking zone power levels.
2 Minute minder timer and timed cooking
timer.
3 Heating accelerator.
4 Booster and Double Booster Functions.
5 Controls lock.
No other functions will be restored.
• This function is used to program
the automatic switch-off of each
cooking zone at the end of the
required time.
• Timed cooking can be set for all
cooking zones.
• An independent timer can be set
together with timed cooking
timers.
• A maximum of 99 minutes can
be set.
This is used to restore some
functions that have already been
started after the appliance has
been switched off unintentionally.