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The cooktop control knobs are marked with a
numerical scale corresponding to different power
settings, and a series of function symbols.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
This function uses a low power setting so that food
can be kept warm when cooking is terminated.
How to operate:
1. Turn the knob to .
2. To deactivate the keep warm function, change
the knob position.
DUAL ZONE FUNCTION
(Dependent on cooktop model)
This function is available on the front left and rear
left cooking zones. The dual zone function extends
the heated area of the cooktop so that you can use
large, oval or rectangular pans.
How to operate:
1. Turn the knob to and wait for the residual heat
indicator for the chosen hotplate to start flashing.
2. Select the required power by turning the knob
anti-clockwise. The residual heat indicator remains
lit to show that the cooktop is switched on.
3. To deactivate the function return the knob to "0".
>> INITIAL COOKING PHASE FUNCTION (ICP)
This function speeds up heating of the hotplate for
the preset time during the initial cooking period.
• For glass ceramic cooktops WITH residual heat
indicator light:
1. Turn the knob to
>>.
2. Wait until the residual heat indicator light starts
flashing and then turn the knob anti-clockwise to
the required power setting.
• For electric cooktops WITHOUT residual heat
indicator light:
1. Turn the knob to
>>.
2. Wait for 5 seconds and then turn the knob anti-
clockwise to the required power setting.
E.g. if the setting is "1", the cooking zone will
operate at full power for 1 minute and then
continue at power level “1” until cooking is
terminated or the knob position is changed.
If the setting is "6", the cooking zone will operate
at full power for six minutes and then continue at
power level "6" until cooking is terminated or the
knob position is changed.
This type of operation is applicable to all levels
except level “10”.
FAST BOILING FUNCTION
This function makes it possible to bring water to the
boil fast; the fast boiling function remains active for
a preset time. At time elapsed the cooktop returns
automatically to power level 10. The fast boiling
function can be activated also once you have
already started cooking.
How to operate:
1. Place the pan on the chosen cooking zone.
2. Set the knob to .
GENTLE HEAT FUNCTION
Can be used to prove dough, soften hard butter
from the fridge, keep a baby's bottle or baby food
warm, for yoghurt making, etc..
This function is only available when the relative
cooking zone residual heat indicator light is
switched off.
How to operate:
1. Make sure the residual heat indicator light for the
cooking zone you intend to use is switched off.
2. Turn the knob to .
3. To deactivate the function change the knob
position.
COOKTOP FUNCTIONS