Daily UseAdjusting the heat settingFunction Knob settingTurn clockwise to increase 1 - 9Turn anti-clockwise to reduce 9 - 1Turn to 0 switch off 0Hints and tipsNoises during operationWhen a cooking zone is switchedon, it may hum briefly. This is acharacteristic of all ceramic glasscooking zones and does notimpair either the function or thelife of the appliance.Energy saving• If possible, always place lids on the pans.• Place cookware on the cooking zonebefore you switch it on.• The bottom of the cookware should beas thick and flat as possible.• Switch cooking zones off before the endof the cooking time, to take advantageof residual heat• Bottom of pans and cooking zonesshould be the same size.Care and cleaningGeneral informationWarning! Switch the applianceoff and let it cool down beforeyou clean it.Warning! For safety reasons, donot clean the appliance withsteam blasters or high-pressurecleaners.Warning! Sharp objects andabrasive cleaning agents willdamage the appliance. Cleanthe appliance and remove theresidues with water and washingup liquid after each use. Removealso the remnants of the cleaningagents!Scratches or dark stains on theglass ceramic that cannot beremoved do not affect thefunctioning of the appliance.ENGLISH 9