10Automatic TimerThe integrated timer can be used to set the cookingduration on all four cooking zones. Using the auto-matic timer means that you do not have to con-stantly remain near the cooking zone during cooking:The cooking zone is switched off automatically at theend of the required time.If you program the timer without a cooking zone, youcan use it as a minute minder (see minute minderfunction).Programming the automatic timer1. As soon as the cooking zone has been selectedand the decimal point is displayed, set a heatingpower level between 1 and 9.2. Now press the key for the timer w. "00" isshown in the timer display.3. Use the keys - and + in order to select therequired cooking duration (1 - 99 minutes).The timer is automatically activated after a few sec-onds and counts backwards in minutes.3 Keep the key + or - pressed in order toadjust the required period more quickly.Switching off the automatic timerWhen the set cooking duration has elapsed, thecooking zone is automatically switched off. An audi-ble signal will be heard for approximately 2 minutes:"00" is shown in the display.To switch off the tone signal before the 2 minuteshave elapsed, press any key.The cooking zone is then switched off.If you want to switch off the timer before the pro-grammed cooking duration has ended, press the key- until "00" is displayed.The timer is then switched off. The cooking zoneremains switched on until it is switched off manually.To switch off the cooking zone quickly, press thekeys for the corresponding cooking zone: Theselected heating power setting and a decimal pointare displayed. Simultaneously press the + and -keys. The cooking zone is then switched off.The timer is not switched off, but no longer has anyinfluence on the cooking zone.Minute MinderThe timer can be used as a minute minder if it is notprogrammed for a cooking zone.Switching on the minute minderThe appliance is switched off:1. Press the On/Off button.2. Press the timer key w.3. Press the key + or - to set a period.The timer cannot be used as an egg timer as soon asone or more cooking zones are in operation.Switching off the minute minderAfter the programmed period expires, "00" is shownin the timer display and audible signal is heard for 2minutes.To switch off the tone signal before the 2 minuteshave elapsed, press any key.If you want to switch off the timer before the pro-grammed period has ended, press the key - until"00" is shown in the timer display.The time switch is then switched off. To switch offthe time switch quickly, press the keys + and - simul-taneously.3 Note: The heat settings are only adjustablefor the respective selected zones. This isindicated by a decimal point in the display.