en Keep warm function16zKeep warm functionKeep war m f unc t i onThis function is suitable for melting chocolate or butterand for keeping food warm.Activation1. Select the required hotplate.2. Touch the – within the next 10 seconds.– lights up on the display.The function is activated.Deactivation1. Select the hotplate.2. Touch the – symbol.The – indicator goes out. The hotplate switches itselfoff and the residual heat indicator lights up.The function is deactivated.AChildproof lockChi l dpr oof l oc k You can use the childproof lock to prevent childrenfrom switching on the hob.Activating and deactivating the childprooflockThe hob must be switched off.To activate: Touch the . symbol for approx. 4 seconds.The ‚ indicator lights up for 10 seconds. The hob islocked.To deactivate: Touch the . symbol for approx. 4seconds. The lock is released.Childproof lockWith this function, the childproof lock automaticallyactivates when a hob is switched off.Switching on and offYou can find out how to switch the automatic childprooflock on in the ~ "Basic settings" section