Problem Possible cause Remedy
A smell and vapours
are given off when a
new appliance is
being used.
The smell and vapours will
be less noticeable with
each subsequent use
before dissipating
completely.
The power levels 1 to
9 flash.
There is no pan on the
cooking zone, or the pan is
unsuitable.
Use a suitable pan (see
"Pans").
After the hob is
switched on "LC"
appears in the timer
display for a few
seconds.
The system lock is
activated.
Deactivate the system lock
(see "Safety lock / System
lock").
After the hob is
switched on "dE"
appears in the timer
display for a few
seconds.
The cooking zones do
not heat up.
The appliance is in
demonstration mode.
Deactivate demonstration
mode (see
"Programming").
A cooking zone or the
whole hob switches
off automatically.
A cooking zone has been
in use for too long.
You can use the cooking
zone again by switching it
back on (see "Safety
switch-off").
The overheating protection
mechanism has triggered.
See "Overheating
protection".
The Booster has
deactivated early
automatically.
The overheating protection
mechanism has triggered.
See "Overheating
protection".
The cooking zone is
not working in the
usual way at the
power level set.
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