26■ Use the residual heat of the hob. For longer cooking times,you can switch the hotplate off 5-10 minutes before the endof the cooking time.Getting to know your applianceThe instruction manual is the same for various different hobs.An overview of the models with their dimensions is given onpage 2.The control panelNotes■ When you touch a symbol, the respective function isactivated.■ Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces theireffectiveness.■ Do not pull pans close to the displays and sensors. Theelectronics could overheat.The hotplatesResidual heat indicatorThe hob has a two-stage residual heat indicator for eachhotplate.If • appears in the display the hob is still hot. It may be used,for example, to keep a small meal warm or to melt cookingchocolate. As the hotplate cools down further, the displaychanges to œ. The display remains lit until the hotplate hascooled sufficiently.Displays‚-Š Heat settings•/œ Residual heat‰‰ TimerControls# Main switch‚ Childproof lock$ Hotplate selectionA @ Adjustment fieldsó Automatic zone control3 TimerControlsHotplate Connecting and disconnecting$ Single-circuit hotplateð Dual-circuit hotplate Select the hotplate and touch the ó symbolî Extended cooking zone Select the hotplate and touch the ó symbolWhen the hotplate is connected: the corresponding indicator lights up. On appliances with multiple zone connection, the displayonly lights up when the hotplate has been selected.When the hotplate is switched on: the last selected size is automatically selected again