en PowerBoost102. In the settings range, change the cooking time orset to to delete the time.7.2 TimerEnables the activation of a timer of 0–99 minutes. Thisfunction can be used independently of the cookingzones and other settings. It does not automaticallyswitch off the cooking zones.Switching on Timer1. Press repeatedly until lights up.2. Set the desired time in the settings range.a The time now starts to elapse.a A signal tone sounds once the time has elapsed.3. Press .a The displays go out and the signal tone stops.Changing or switching off the Timer1. Press repeatedly until lights up.2. In the settings area, change the time or set to todelete the time.8 PowerBoostYou can use this function to heat up large volumes ofwater more quickly than with .This function is available for all cooking zones,provided the other cooking zone in the same group isnot in use.Otherwise, and flash in the display for the selectedcooking zone. is then set automatically without activ-ating the function.8.1 Switching on PowerBoost1. Select the cooking zone.2. Touch . The display lights up.a The function is switched on.8.2 Switching off PowerBoost1. Select the cooking zone.2. Touch . The display goes out and the cookingzone switches back to the power level.a The function has been deactivated.Note: In certain circumstances, this function mayswitch itself off automatically in order to protect theelectronic elements inside the hob.9 Childproof lockThe hob is equipped with a childproof lock. This pre-vents children from switching on the hob.9.1 Switching on Childproof lockRequirement: The hob must be switched off.▶ Touch and hold for 4 seconds.a The display beside lights up for 10 seconds.a The hob is locked.9.2 Switching off Childproof lock▶ Touch and hold for 4 seconds.a The lock is released.9.3 Automatic childproof lockYou can also activate the childproof lock automaticallyevery time the hob is switched off.You can find out how to switch the function on and offin the "Basic settings" section → Page 11.10 Wipe protectionAllows the control panel to be locked for cleaning sothat the settings are not inadvertently adjusted.The lock has no effect on the main switch.10.1 Switching on Wipe protection▶ touch . A signal sounds.a The control panel remains locked for 35 seconds. Asignal tone sounds 5 seconds before the applianceis switched off.10.2 Switching off Wipe protectionTo switch off the function early:▶ touch .a The control panel is unlocked.