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The FlexiZONE mode

The FLEXI Zone can be used to set the power of two 
„interconnected” hotplates to the same level. It can be 
activated if the two hotplates are OFF, by pressing the 
FLEXI ZONE button     
The FLEXI ZONE can be activated while the hob is on 
by pressing the FLEXI ZONE button once; the LEDs 
corresponding to both linked hotplates light up.
The 2 LEDs remain lit as long as the hotplates are 
linked (if FLEXI ZONE button is pressed again, the 
hotplates are disconnected and are both set to power 
level 0).
Pressing the +, - or Max buttons for one of the two Flexi 
hotplates also affects the display corresponding to the 
other hotplate. 
To deactivate the FLEXI ZONE, press the  button     . 
A timer may be set for the FLEXI zone; this appears on 
the display and both LEDs corresponding to the linked 
hotplates light up.  When the Timer button is pressed, 
the two linked hotplates are treated as if they were a 
single zone.

Selecting and using  FLEXI ZONE

To begin using the FLEXI ZONE, press the      button. 
To set the power level (see above). 

 FLEXI ZONE operation

Once you have selected FLEXI ZONE by pressing 
the button   , the 2  LEDs corresponding to the  FLEXI 
ZONE for both hotplates light up; it will then be possible 
to control both as if they were a single zone. The power 
level will appear on both displays. If only the upper or 
lower part is in use, the display corresponding to the 
unused zone will begin to fl ash, and after 3 minutes 
cooking will automatically revert to standard mode (not 
FLEXI).

! Once activated, the FLEXI ZONE can also be 
programmed, using the same procedure as described 
for the individual hotplates.
! Accessories
For optimal FLEXI ZONE performance, we recommend 
the use of pans with an elliptical or elongated base and 
a major diameter of at least 250 mm; if using pans with 
a smaller diameter, we recommend positioning them in 
the upper or lower part as indicated by the X symbol.

If the saucepan is not in the centre of the screen 
printing detail, you may hear a whistling sound or 
a slight buzzing noise; this does not indicate a hob 
malfunction. We recommend adjusting the position of 
the pan so that it is in the centre of the FLEXI ZONE.

Practical cooking advice

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Pressure cooking
Pressure cooker

Frying

Grilling

Boiling

Very high-flame 

cooking

High-flame 

cooking

Medium-flame cooking

Low-flame 

cooking

Very 

low-flame 

cooking

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Crêpes

Cooking on a high flame and browning
(roasts, steaks, escalopes, fish fillets, 
fried eggs)

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Fast thickening (liquid juices)
Boiling water (pasta, rice, vegetables)
Milk

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Slow thickening (dense juices)

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Bain-marie cooking

Pressure cooking after whistle

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Low-flame cooking (stews)

Reheating dishes

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Chocolate sauce

Keeping food hot