7Low 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.The maximum times for all other power levels are shown inTable 2-3.Power Boost Setting, PAll of the induction cooking zones have Power Boostavailable, activated by turning the control knob clockwiseuntil [P ] is shown on the hob control display.Power Boost allows additional power to be made available foreach of the cooking zones. This is useful to bring a large panof water to the boil quickly.The Power Boost function operates for a maximumof 10 minutes on each zone, after which the power isautomatically reduced to setting 9.When using the Power Boost function, the cooking zones arelinked.Fig.2-8 shows the hob layout. Zones A and B are linkedtogether as are zones C, D and E.This means that when using zone A on Power Boost and thenswitching zone B to power boost, the power to zone A willreduce slightly. The last zone switched to Power Boost alwaystakes priority. Zones C, D and E work in the same way.nn This is a built in safety device.Deactivate the Power Boost function by turning the controlknob to a lower setting.Overheat FunctionThis function identifies when the temperature of the pan risesrapidly and works to maintain a safe level of pan temperature.It should not interfere with normal cooking.nnPlease remember not to leave the hob unattended.Care should be taken to not allow your cookware toboil dry.InductionA B CD EA & B linkedC, D & E linkedFig.2-8ArtNo.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 2-3