Cata GIGA 600 BK - Manual (Page 9)

If no cooking zone is activated within 20 seconds after switching
on the touch control, it will return to standby mode.
· When the control is switched on, the ON/OFF button takes
priority over the other buttons, to allow the control to be switched
off at any time, in the event of multiple or continuous pressure on
the buttons.
· In standby mode, no effect will be caused by buttons being kept
held down. In any case, to switch the electronic control back on,
the control must have detected that no buttons are pressed down.
Button lock (child safety feature)
Activating locking button (6) in stand-by or active mode will lock
the buttons and the allocated lock LED, (12), will remain lit. The
activation times for the lock button should be observed in this
case. The hotplate continues operating in the adjusted mode, but
it is no longer possible to use any of the buttons, except the lock
button or the On/Off button (1). When the buttons are locked, the
On/Off button, (1) can be switched off. The allocated button lock
LED, (12), goes out when the control is disabled. The button lock
function LED is reactivated when it is switched on (in stand-by
mode 20 s) until it is switched off by repeatedly pressing the lock
button. The activation / deactivation of the button lock function is
not possible when the unit is switched off. When the programmed
timers end, the corresponding timer alarms can be confirmed by
pressing buttons (15) or (16) or by turning off the unit with button
(1). Repeatedly activating the locking button in stand-by or active
mode will unlock the buttons and the allocated lock LED, goes out.
All the sensor buttons can be used again in their normal way.
Automatic preheating
This simplifies the cooking process as it is not necessary to
supervise the whole cooking cycle. The function establishes
preheating of the cooking zone at maximum power to take the
zone to the system temperature quickly. After a certain time, the
setting level returns to the programmed level.
Activation of automatic preheating
In the required zone, select the setting level for the cooking on the
sliding control (3), and hold down for 3 seconds. The symbol “A”
alternates in display (7) with the selected setting level.
If a higher setting level is then selected, the preheating function is
maintained, and the preheating time is adapted to the new
selected setting.
If, on the other hand, a lower setting level is selected, the
automatic preheating function is cancelled.
Sound signal (buzzer)
During use, the following activities are signaled by a buzzer:
· Normal button pressing by a short sound.
· Buttons kept pressed down for more than 10 s by a continuous
sound.
Timer Function
The timer function permits up to a maximum of 7 independent
timers. That is, one timer for each individual cooking zone and
one stand-alone timer (independent to the cooking zones).
Stand-alone timer
-If the touch control is turned on but no cooking zones are
operating (all the indicators (4) are flashing), the stand-alone timer
can be activated by simultaneously pressing buttons (15) and (16)
until indicator (17) turns on. If, however, any of the zones is at a
power level other than "0", the stand-alone timer can be activated
by simultaneously pressing buttons (15) and (16) several times
until indicator (17) turns on. The timer display (8) shows “0.00”.
Now it is possible to select the required time between 0 and 119
minutes. If no value is selected, the timer is deactivated after 5
seconds.
-To select the required time, simply press the More button (16) to
increase the time or the Less button (15) to reduce it.
-After the programmed time, an intermittent sound signal is
activated and the display (8) shows an flashing “0.00”. Both "0.00"
and the sound signal turn off when any of buttons (15), (16) or (1)
are pressed, or after 2 minutes have elapsed.
-If it is active, when the Touch Control is switched off using the
ON/OFF button (1), the stand-alone timer continues the
countdown.
Timer for the cooking zones
-If at least one cooking zone is operating, the timer can be
activated by pressing buttons (15) and (16) at the same time.
-The timer display (8) shows "0.00" and the timer symbol (10)
corresponding to the functioning cooking zone located further to
the left turns on. At this point, you now have 5 seconds to select
the time for the required cooking zone with the More (16) and
Less (15) buttons. During this operation, all of the sliding controls
(3) for selecting the power level of the cooking zones remain
active.
-To change the timer assigned to a cooking zone to the timer
assigned to another zone, simply press buttons (15) and (16)
repeatedly at the same time until the timer symbol (10) of the
required zone lights up.
-At the end of the programmed time, an intermittent sound signal
is activated and “0.00” flashes on the display (8), the
corresponding cooking zone switches off and its display (7) shows
“0” (alternating with “H” if there is any residual heat). Both "0.00"
and the sound signal turn off when any of buttons (15), (16) or (1)
are pressed, or after 2 minutes have elapsed.
Using the timer
-The required time value can be selected by using the More (16)
and Less (15) buttons.
-The maximum time that can be selected is 1 hour 59 min.
-To deactivate the timer, the "0.00" value must be selected by
pressing the Less (15) button repeatedly or by holding it down.
Precautions
- Keep all magnetisable objects out of reach (credit cards, floppy
disks and calculators, etc.) when the hob is in use.
- Never use any aluminium foil or place any foodstuffs wrapped in
aluminium foil directly on the hob
- Do not place any metal objects such as knives, forks, spoons or
lids on the hob surface as they will heat up.
- When using non-stick pans, before adding seasoning, limit the
preheating time to one or two minutes.
- When cooking food that may easily stick, start at a low setting
and then slowly increase while stirring regularly.
- After use, switch off using the corresponding function (turn down
to “0”) and do not rely on the pan sensor.
- If the hob surface breaks, switch off the appliance at the mains
immediately to prevent the risk of an electric shock.
- Do not use steam cleaners to clean the hob.
- This appliance is not designed for use by individuals (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacities, or
who do not have adequate experience or knowledge, unless