The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame setting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on the grate. The igniter will also spark automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system. Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to reduce this type of problem. • To keep the burners operating properly, keep the bur

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There is a risk of explosion or fire. • Set the cooking zones to "off" after each use. • Do not use the cooking zones with empty cookware or without cookware • Do not let cookware boil dry. This can cause damage to the cookware and hob surface. • If an object or cookware falls on the hob surface, the surface can be damaged. • Do not put hot cookware near to the control panel because the heat can cause a damage to the appliance. • Be careful when you remove or install the accessories to prevent d

From now on, I should like to make boiling and baking more pleasurable for you. Not simply because of my attractive appearance, but also thanks to my “intrinsic qualities”. I am economical in terms of energy consumption, easy to operate, and simple to care for. If you carefully read and follow my operating instructions before first use, you are sure to experience a good deal of joy when using me to boil, bake, roast, and grill your food. 03/99 06/L L'H3I Contents Safety instructions For the

When the indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash slow, the time counts up. The display switches between and counted time (minutes). • To see how long the cooking zone operates: set the cooking zone with . The indicator of the cooking zone starts to flash quickly. The display shows the time that the cooking zone operates. 12 12 Operating instructions • To deactivate the CountUp Timer: set the cooking zone with and touch or to deactivate the timer. The indicator of the cooking zone goes out.

Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop, you’ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly. Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect, from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets, from bottle holders to delicate laundry bags… Visit the webshop at: Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 Safety information 8 Product description 9

Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop, you’ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly. Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect, from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets, from bottle holders to delicate laundry bags… Visit the webshop at: Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 Safety information 5 Installation instruct

Helpful hints and tips 13 • whistle sound: you use one or more cooking zones with high power levels and the cookware is made of different materials (Sandwich construction). • humming: you use high power levels. • clicking: electric switching occurs. • hissing, buzzing: the fan operates. The noises are normal and do not refer to appliance malfunction. Energy saving • If it is possible, always put the lids on the cookware. • Put cookware on a cooking zone before you start it. Oko Timer (Eco Timer)

Change to the left or the right, if it is necessary. Do not release before you have a correct heat setting. The display shows the heat setting. Automatic Heat Up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 0 1234567891011121314 You can get a necessary heat setting in a shorter time if you activate the Automatic Heat Up function. This function sets the highest heat setting for some time (see the illustration), and then decreases to the necessary heat setting. To start the Automatic Heat Up function for a cooking

Use a second clean cloth to remove any remaining cleaner residue. Wipe the cooktop surface with a dry cloth to completely eliminate any remaining moisture. * See the Parts and Accessories section below for reorder information. • To remove heavy or burned-on spills, first allow the cooktop to cool. Using a razor blade scraper held at a 30° angle to the cooktop surface, gently scrape off any burned-on substances. Remove any remaining residue by applying the Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Creme. Be careful