[. . . ] If there are fractures, flaws or cracks in the glass ceramic, there is a risk of electric shock. Switch off the hotplate if the hotplate heats up but the indicator is not working. If the hob switches itself off and can then no longer be used, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box and call the after sales service. [. . . ] The + and - control panels You can set the required heat setting using the + and - symbols. Heat setting 1 = lowest setting Heat setting 9 = highest setting. 10 How to program Example: Select power level f of the number 3 cooking zone The hotplate must be connected. 1. Touch the symbol a few times until a 0 flickers on the visual indication of the required cooking zone (for example 3). Note: Each cooking zone is accessed sequentially and in clockwise direction. 2. The basic programming appears: Symbol + = power level 1 Symbol - = power level 9 3. Modification of power level: Touch the symbol + or - until the required power level appears (for example 5). Changing the power level The power level which lights up on the visual indication needs to flicker. If this is not the case, the power level will not be able to be modified. If a high power level has been selected, the symbol + can be touched until 9 appears. The cooking zone is disconnected and after 5 seconds the residual heat indicator appears. Disconnect the cooking zone 11 Table The following table provides a few examples. The cooking time may vary depending on the type of food, its weight, and quality. Quantity Melting chocolate, chocolate coating, butter, honey gelatine Heating canned vegetables clear soup thick soup milk Heating and keeping warm stew (e. g. lentil stew) milk Defrosting and heating frozen spinach frozen goulash Simmering dumplings, meatballs (1 2 ltr. water) fish Cooking rice (with double the amount of water) rice pudding (500 ml 1 ltr. milk) potatoes boiled in their skins with 1 3 cups of water boiled potatoes with 1 3 cups of water fresh vegetables with 1 3 cups of water pasta (1 2 ltr. water) Heat setting 9 Ongoing cooking Ongoing cooking time 100 g 1 pck. 10 15 mins. 125 g 250 g 125 g 250 g 750 g 1. 5 kg 750 g 1. 5 kg 500 g 1 kg 200 g 500 g 3 4 mins. Touch both the + and - symbols at the same time. The light will flash on and off and show alternatively A and the power level (e. g. 4). After the corresponding amount of time has passed the hotplate will automatically switch to the level selected (e. g. 4). The rapid pre-heating function has now finished and has switched off. 14 Automatic time limiter If a hotplate is in constant use for a long time without the setting being changed, the automatic time limiter will be activated. The time at which the time restriction is activated depends on the heat setting (1 to 10 hours). Care and cleaning Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Care Clean your hob using a protective/care product for glass ceramic. It makes cleaning easier. Cleaning glass ceramic Cleaning agents Clean the hob after each use. Water marks can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar. 15 Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not use: Abrasive sponges, scouring pads or aggressive cleaning agents, such as oven spray or stain remover. The casing may scratch the ceramic surface. Glass scraper d How to clean the glass ceramic cooking surface The blade is very sharp. [. . . ] To continue cooking touch any sensor. F2 The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. The cooking hob is too hot and has turned off. F4 F8 The cooking zone has been working at a high power and continuously for too long. The cooking hob is not well connected. U400 Disconnect the cooking hob from the mains. If the indication continues, notify the technical assistance service. 18 Packaging and old appliances Disposing in an environmentally responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). [. . . ]