Automatic Switch OffThe function stops the hob automatically if:• all cooking zones are off.• you do not set the heat setting after you start the hob.• you cover a sensor field with an object (a pan, a cloth, etc.) for longer than 10 seconds.The sound operates until you remove the object.• the hob gets too hot (e.g. when a saucepan boils dry). Before you use the hob again, thecooking zone must be cool.• you use incorrect cookware. comes on and after 2 minutes the cooking zone stopsautomatically.• you do not stop a cooking zone or change the heat setting. After some time comeson and the hob stops. See the table.Automatic Switch Off timesHeat setting - - - -Stops after 6 hours 5 hours 4 hours 1.5 hoursThe heat settingTouch the control bar at the necessary heat set-ting. Change to the left or the right, if it is neces-sary. Do not release before you have a correct heatsetting. The display shows the heat setting.Automatic Heat Up1234567891011120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14You can get a necessary heat setting in a shorter time if you activate the Automatic HeatUp function. This function sets the highest heat setting for some time (see the graphic),and then decreases to the necessary heat setting.To start the Automatic Heat Up function for a cooking zone:1. Touch ( comes on in the display).P8 Operating instructions