Flex function
You can use the flexible cooking zone as a single
element or as two independent elements, as required.
It consists of four inductors that work independently of
each other. If the flex function is in use, only the area
that is covered by cookware is activated.
Cookware use recommendations
Place the cookware in the middle. This guarantees
optimal pot detection and heat distribution.
As a single element
Diameter smaller than or equal to
X
5
Place the cookware on one of the four
positions that can be seen in the illus-
tration.
Diameter greater than 5
Place the cookware on one of the
three positions that can be seen in the
illustration.
If the cookware takes up more than
one element, place it starting on the
upper or lower edge of the flexible
cooking zone.
As two independent elements
The front and rear elements each have two
inductors and can be used independently of
each other. Select the required heat setting
for each of the elements. Use only one item
of cookware on each element.
As two independent elements
The flexible cooking zone is used like two independent
elements.
Activating
See section ~ "Operating the appliance"
" (13 cm)
X
" (13 cm)
As a single element
Using the entire cooking zone by connecting both
elements.
Linking the two elements
1
Set down the cookware. Select one of the two
elements in the flexible cooking zone and set the
heat setting.
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2
Touch the
symbol. The
The flexible cooking zone has now been activated. The
heat setting appears in the two displays for the flexible
cooking zone.
Notes
‒
If both elements are set to different heat settings
before being linked, both elements switch to 0 on
activation.
‒
If there is a cooking timer programmed for one
element, this will also be assigned to the second
element when the two are linked.
Changing the heat setting
Select one of the two elements assigned to the flexible
cooking zone and set the heat setting using the twist
knob.
Unlinking the two elements
1
Select one of the two elements assigned to the
flexible cooking zone.
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2
Touch the
symbol.
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3
The
symbol appears in the cooking zone display.
This deactivates the flexible cooking zone. The two
elements will now function independently.
Note: If the element is switched off, and then switched
back on again later, the flexible cooking zone is reset to
function as two independent elements.
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indicator lights up.
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