19Getting 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 panelControlsWhen you touch a symbol, the respective function is activated.Notes■ The settings will remain unchanged if you touch severalsymbols at once. This allows you to wipe up spills on thecontrol panel.■ Always keep the controls dry. Moisture reduces theireffectiveness.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.Setting the hobThis section informs you how to set the hotplates. The tableshows heat settings and cooking times for various meals.Switching the hob on and offThe main switch is used to switch the hob on and off.To switch on: touch the # symbol. The indicator above themain switch lights up. The hob is ready for use.To switch off: touch the # symbol until the display above themain switch goes out. All hotplates are switched off. Theresidual heat indicator remains on until the hotplates havecooled down sufficiently.Notes■ The hob switches off automatically if all hotplates have beenswitched off for more than 15 seconds.■ The settings remain stored for 4 seconds after the hob hasbeen switched off. If you switch it on again during this time,the hob will operate using the previously stored settings.Displays forheat setting‚-Šresidual heat •/œoperating readiness ‹Control forhotplate selectionControls for# main switch" wipe protectionL keep warm functionL childproof lockControls foradjustmentControls foractivation ofð or ëHotplate Activating and deactivating$ Single-circuit hotplateð Dual-circuit hotplate Use the ( ) symbol to select the hotplate; touch the activation symbol ð or ëç Extended cooking zone Use the ( ) symbol to select the hotplate; touch the activation symbol ð or ëWhen the hotplate is activated: the corresponding indicator lights up.