🧑‍🍳 How to Use the Hob – Smeg Ceramic Hob

🔌 Turning the Hob ON/OFF

  • Press and hold the ON/OFF button (⏻) for 1 second to switch the hob ON.
  • If no cooking zone is selected within 5 seconds, the hob will turn off automatically.
  • To turn the hob OFF, press the ON/OFF button again.

🔥 Using a Cooking Zone

  • After switching on the hob, press the "+" button to activate a zone.
  • Use the "+" or "–" buttons to adjust the heat level (1–9).
  • To use rapid heating, set the power to "P" (Booster mode).
  • To switch a zone off, reduce the setting to "0" or hold the ON/OFF button to turn the entire hob off.

♨️ Residual Heat Indicator

  • A "H" symbol appears when a zone is still hot after use.
  • Do not touch the surface until the "H" disappears.

🍫 Melting Function

  • Select a cooking zone and press the "+" until "U" appears on the display.
  • This function is ideal for gently melting chocolate, butter, or warming dishes.

⏲️ Timer Function (If Available)

  • Press the Timer button to activate the minute minder.
  • Use the "+" or "–" buttons to set the time (1–99 minutes).
  • A buzzer will sound when time is up. Press Timer again to stop it.

🔒 Lock the Controls (Child Lock)

  • Press and hold the lock button (🔒) for 2 seconds to activate.
  • A dot will appear to confirm the controls are locked.
  • To unlock, press and hold the lock button again for 2 seconds.

💡 Power Level Guide

Level Best For
UWarming dishes / melting
1–2Gentle simmer / sauces
3–5Boiling, soups, omelettes
6–7Stews, frying light
8–9Searing, fast boiling
PRapid boil (max power – use briefly)