9Automatic heat-up, AThis function is available on all of the cooking areas. Itallows rapid heating up of the element to bring the selectedcooking zone up to temperature. Once the zone is at therequired cooking temperature the power level will reduceautomatically to the preset level.The function is selected by turning the control knob to the‘A’ position. This can be selected by either turning the controlknob momentarily counter-clockwise from the zero positionor clockwise past the ‘9’ until the symbol [A ] is shown onthe hob control display. Once the [A ] is displayed, turn thecontrol knob to the level of your choice (1 to 9). The pan willheat up at 100% power for a specified time before the poweris reduced to the level selected.When the Automatic Heat-up function is activated, the hobcontrol display will alternately flash between the [A ] settingand the chosen power level.Once the Automatic Heat-up time has ended the hob controldisplay will stop flashing and will display the chosen powerlevel. The Automatic Heat-up function can be stopped byeither turning the control knob back to the ‘0’ power settingor turning the control knob to the ‘9’ power setting. For yourguidance Table 2.2 shows the time available at 100% powerdepending on the power level selected in the AutomaticHeat-up mode.Child lock,nn IMPORTANT: The child lock can only be activatedwhen all the cooking zones are switched off.To prevent the unwanted use by children, the hob can belocked.To lock the hob, simultaneously turn the two left-hand hobcontrols counter-clockwise (Fig. 2.6) and hold until thesymbol appears in the centre of the hob control display (Fig.2.7).Note: [A ] will flash when locking the hob – this is normal.Locking the hob will NOT affect the oven; it can still be used.To unlock the hob, simultaneously turn the two left-hand hobcontrols counter-clockwise and hold until the symboldisappears from the centre of the hob control display.Low temperature setting, L1/L2Each cooking area is equipped with 2 low temperaturesettings:• L1 will maintain a temperature of about 40 °C – ideal forgently melting butter or chocolate.• L2 will maintain a temperature of about 90 °C – ideal forsimmering (bring the pan to the boil and then select L2to keep soups, sauces, stews, etc at an optimal simmer).The maximum time this setting can be used is 2 hours, afterwhich the hob will switch off automatically. If required, youcan immediately restart the Low Temperature function byreactivating L1 or L2. To increase the heat, just turn the controlTable 2.2220°180°140°100°Power Level Automatic Heat-up Time at100% (min:sec)1 0:482 2:243 3:504 5:125 6:486 2:007 2:488 3:369ArtNo.051-0002 - Min pan diameterPower Level Maximum Operating Time2 hours6 hours6 hours5 hours5 hours4 hours1.5 hours1.5 hours1.5 hours1.5 hours10 minutesL1 and L2123456789Power BoostTable 2.3Fig. 2.6Fig. 2.7