Smeg AP2640TCE Cooktop User Manual


 
Instructions for the user
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7.2.8 Timer (on some models only)
Some models are equipped with a 1 to 99-minute cooking timer.
To use the timed cooking, first set the power level by following the instructions given in paragraphs
“7.2.2 Single Cooking Zones” and “7.2.3 Dual Cooking Zones”.
Now, with the hob NOT locked out (if it is locked out, press the
key to enable the functions), press
the symbol
.
Between the symbols
and of the first active cooking zone, a LED light will turn on to indicate that
the minutes to be set will refer to operation of that particular zone.
The automatic operation minutes of the cooking zone can be increased or decreased by using the
and
keys beside .
After 5 seconds have gone by since the last time it is pressed, the timer will start and the cooking zone
will operate until the display above the symbol
reaches 0.
At this point the cooking zone will automatically turn off.
It is also possible to use the timed cooking function on more than cooking zone at the same time.
Once the timer is set on the first zone, press
key to shift the timer controls over to the next active
zone (the LED light between the symbols
and of the second active cooking zone will be
activated) and then set the cooking duration as previously described.
When the timed cooking is active on several cooking zones at the same time, the display between the
symbols
and of the cooking zone will alternatively turn on and at the same time the minutes
display found on the symbol
will show the time remaining for the zone with the LED light on.
7.2.9 Modifying the data set
During timed cooking, each single pressure on the
and symbols increases or reduces the power
of the cooking zone.
To change the remaining time of a zone, you have to press
key until the LED light in the cooking
zone turns on. Now it will be possible to change the operating time by working with the symbols
and
of the timer.
7.2.10 Residual heat
Each cooking zone is equipped with a residual heat warning device. After any zone is switched off, a
flashing “
”may appear on the display. This warns that the cooking zone concerned is still very hot.
Cooking can be restarted while the
is flashing; proceed as described in points “7.2.2 / 7.2.3”.
7.2.11 Control circuit board thermal protection
If the cooking zones cause overheating of the internal electronic circuit board, the heat will be switched
off automatically. This switches off power to the front zones, and the letters
and flash alternately
on the power leds. If the circuit board does not cool down, power to all the cooking zones is switched
off, and the power leds display the text
. Cooking can be resumed once the temperature
has dropped below the safety threshold.
7.2.12 Operator Error
If the user makes a mistake when using the push-buttons, an
appears on the power display; it will
remain there as long as the user continues to press the button being used incorrectly.
7.2.13 Switching off the cooking zones
The cooking zones are switched off when the operational power display indicates 0. The zone will
automatically deactivate 5 seconds after the display shows 0.
If the cooking zones are hot, the blinking residual heat “
” will appear after they are switched off.