Heat settingsControl knob Function0 Off position1-6Heat settings(1 = lowest heat setting; 6= high-est heat setting)1. Turn the control knob to a necessary heat setting.2. To complete the cooking process, turn the controlknob to the “0” position.Residual heat indicatorThe residual heat indicator comes on when a cookingzone is hot.Warning! Risk of burns from residual heat!Hob - Helpful hints and tipsWarning! Refer to "Safety information" chapter.Cookware• The bottom of the cookware must be as thick andflat as possible.• Cookware made of enamelled steel and with alu-minium or copper bottoms can cause discolora-tion on glass ceramic surface.Energy saving• If possible, always put the lids on the cookware.• Put cookware on a cooking zone before you startit.• Stop the cooking zones before the end of thecooking time to use residual heat.• The bottom of pans and cooking zones musthave the same dimension.Examples of cooking applicationsHeat set-ting:Use to:1 Keeping warm2 Gentle simmering3 Simmering4 Frying / browning5 Bringing to the boil6 Bringing to the boil / quick frying / deep-fryingHob - Care and cleaningWarning! Refer to "Safety information" chapter.Clean the appliance after each use.Always use cookware with clean bottom.Scratches or dark stains on the glass ceramic haveno effect on how the appliance operates.To remove the dirt:1. – Remove immediately:melted plastic, plastic foil,and food with sugar. If not, the dirt can causedamage to the appliance. Use a special scraperfor the glass . Put the scraper on the glass surfaceat an acute angle and move the blade on the sur-face .– Remove after the appliance is sufficientlycool:limescale rings , water rings, fat stains, shi-ny metallic discolorations. Use a special cleaningagent for glass ceramic or stainless steel.2. Clean the appliance with a moist cloth and some de-tergent.3. At the end rub the appliance dry with a clean cloth.Oven - Daily useWarning! Refer to "Safety information" chapter. Cooling fanWhen the appliance operates, the cooling fan switches onautomatically to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. If7