NEFF M I42 Series, Instruction Manual

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Time program function

This function may be used in two different ways:

■

to automatically switch off a hotplate

■

as a timer

Turning off a hotplate automatically

The zone turns off automatically once the selected time has 

elapsed.

Program the cooking time.

1.

Select the power level of the desired hotplate with the 

appropriate control.

2.

Press the 

3

 symbol. The 

Ú

 indicator on the hotplate lights 

up.  

‹‹

 is displayed on the time program function display. 

3.

Press the 

+

 or 

-

 symbol. The basic setting appears:

+

 symbol: 30 minutes.

-

 symbol: 10 minutes.

4.

Press the 

+

 or 

-

 symbol until the required cooking time 

appears.

After a few seconds, the cooking time begins to elapse.

Note: 

The same cooking time can be automatically 

programmed for the all the hotplates. The programmed time 

passes independently for each of the hotplates.
The 

Basic settings

 chapter provides information on 

automatically programming the cooking time.

Changing or cancelling the time

Press the 

3

 symbol several times until the 

Ú 

 indicator of the 

required hotplate lights up. Change the cooking time using 

the 

+

 or 

-

 symbols, or set to 

‹‹

.

Once the time has elapsed

The hotplate switches off. A beep sounds and in the time 

program function display 

‹‹

 appears for 10 seconds. 

The 

Ú

 indicator on the hotplate lights up. Pressing the 

3

symbol turns off the indicators and stops the beeping.

Notes

■

If a cooking time has been programmed for various zones, 

the time program function display always shows the time of 

the last hotplate whose power or setting has been adjusted.

■

Cooking times can be programmed for up to 99 minutes.

The timer

The timer can be set for periods of up to 99 minutes. It is 

independent of the other settings. This function does not 

automatically switch off a hotplate.

How to program

1.

The timer can be selected in two different ways:

■

If you have selected the hotplate: press the 

3

 symbol 

twice.

■

If you have not selected the hotplate: press the 

3

 symbol.

The 

Ú

 indicator next to the 

W

 symbol lights up.  

‹‹

 is 

displayed on the time program function display.

2.

Press the 

+

 or 

-

 symbol. The basic setting appears. 

+

 symbol: 10 minutes.

-

 symbol: 5 minutes.

3.

Set the desired time using the 

+

 or 

-

 symbols. 

After a few seconds, the time will start to elapse.

Changing or cancelling the time

Press the 

3

 symbol various times until the

 Ú

 indicator next to 

the 

W

 symbol lights up. Change the time or set to 

‹‹

 with 

the 

+

 or 

-

 symbols.

Once the time has elapsed

A warning signal sounds. 

‹‹

 is displayed on the time program 

function display. After 10 seconds the indicators turn off.
Pressing the 

3

 symbol turns off the indicators and stops the 

beeping.

Automatic time limitation

If the hotplate remains in use for a long time and no changes 

are made in the settings, the automatic time limitation function 

is triggered.
The hotplate stops heating. The 

”

, 

‰ 

 symbol and the residual 

heat indicator 

œ

/

•

 flash alternately in the display.

The indicator goes out when any symbol is pressed. The 

hotplate can now be reset.
When the automatic time function is used, it is governed by the 

selected power level (from 1 to 10 hours).