en Automatic switch-off10If a hotplate has beenselected.Touch twice within10 seconds.If a hotplate has notbeen selected.Touch .a The indicator lights up.2. Within the next 10 seconds set the required time onthe control panel.a The time counts down.a When the time has elapsed, a signal sounds.lights up on the timer display. The indicator forthe kitchen timer lights up brightly. It switches offafter 10 seconds.Displaying the time▶ Select the kitchen timer with .a The time is displayed for 10 seconds.Setting the correct time1. Select the kitchen timer with .2. Set the required time on the control panel.Switching off the timer signalYou can switch the signal off manually.▶ Touch any touch field.a The display goes out and the audible signal ceases.9 Automatic switch-offIf you do not change the settings of a hotplate for along time, automatic switch-off will be activated.When the hotplate switches off depends on the heatsetting selected (1 to 10 hours).The heat to the hotplate is switched off. and the re-sidual heat indicator / flash alternately on the hot-plate display.9.1 Continuing cooking after automaticswitch-off1. Touch any touch field.a The display goes out.2. Reset.10 Wipe protectionWiping over the control panel while the hob is switchedon may alter settings. Your hob has a wipe protectionfunction to prevent this.The main switch is excluded from the wipe protectionfunction. You can switch the hob off at any time.10.1 Activating wipe protection▶ Touch .a A signal sounds.a The indicator lamp above lights up.a The control panel is locked for 30 seconds.11 Energy consumption displayThis function indicates the total amount of energy con-sumed between switching the hob on and switching itoff again.Once switched off, the energy consumption is dis-played in kilowatt hours, e.g. 1.08 kWh, for10 seconds.The accuracy of the display depends on various factorssuch as the voltage quality of the power supply.The display can be activated in the basic settings.→ Page 11