You can use the Timer as a minute minder while the cooking zones do not operate. Touch. Touch or to set the time. When the time comes to an end, the sound operatesand 00 flashes• To stop the sound: touchSTOP+GOThe function sets all cooking zones that operate to the lowest heat setting ( ).When operates, you cannot change the heat setting.The function does not stop the timer function.• To activate this function touch . The symbol comes on.• To deactivate this function touch . The heat setting that you set before comes on.LockWhen the cooking zones operate, you can lock the control panel, but not . It prevents anaccidental change of the heat setting.First set the heat setting.To start this function touch . The symbol comes on for 4 seconds.The Timer stays on.To stop this function touch . The heat setting that you set before comes on.When you stop the appliance, you also stop this function.The child safety deviceThis function prevents an accidental operation of the appliance.To activate the child safety device• Activate the appliance with . Do not set the heat settings.• Touch for 4 seconds. The symbol comes on.• Deactivate the appliance with .To deactivate the child safety device• Activate the appliance with . Do not set the heat settings. Touch for 4 seconds.The symbol comes on.• Deactivate the appliance with .To override the child safety device for only one cooking time• Activate the appliance with . The symbol comes on.• Touch for 4 seconds. Set the heat setting in 10 seconds. You can operate the appli-ance.• When you deactivate the appliance with , the child safety device operates again.HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPSCookware• The bottom of the cookware must be as thick and flat as possible.• Cookware made of enamelled steel and with aluminium or copper bottoms can cause thecolour change on the glass-ceramic surface.22 Helpful hints and tips