Residual Heat IndicatorMiele hobs have a residual heat indicator for every cooking zone. It reminds you not to touch a hot cooking zone or to place any heat-sensitive items on it. Also it enables you to use the residual heat in order to save energy. Safety Switch-offA maximum operating duration is defined for each power stage. If a cooking zone is operated for an unusually long time at the same power level it switches off automatically. Safety And System LockThe safety lock function prevents inadvertent changes to the chosen power levels during cooking. The system lock protects from accidental or unauthorised switching on by children for example. This function can be activated on a hob that is switched off. Overheating Protection And Fault MonitoringTo ensure the appliance has a long service life Every cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection. This automatically switches off the heating element of the cooking zone in case of extreme use before the ceramic glass or other components can overheat. If liquid or another item gets onto the surface by mistake the hob automatically switches off as well. So you are always protected from unintentional power adjustment. Stop and; GoIs there somebody at the door? With the Stopand;Go function all cooking zones can be reduced to power level one with the single touch of a button. In this way the hob can be left unattended for a short period without food overcooking or burning. When you return to the hob the previously set power levels can be reactivated with another touch of a button. Auto Heat-upThis Miele automatic setting turns down the heat from its initial power (for fast heating up) to a lower temperature (for further cooking). This way you wont forget to turn down the heat in time and food will not burn. It also saves energy. Programmable OptionsBasic hob settings can be easily adapted to individual needs. For example the response speed of the sensors can be changed. TimerThe hob timer helps to make everyday life in the kitchen more relaxed. For example depending on model you can set the duration for your cooking zones separately so that they switch off automatically or you can use the minute minder independently of the hob functions. Flexible Cooking ZonesMiele hobs offer cooking zones and burners in different shapes and sizes. This allows you to use pans of every shape and size on the hob. Many hobs offer additional large extended zones. Key Features . 4 zone ceramic hob with extended zone and dual ring zoneStainless steel borderEasy operation with EasySelect touch controlsAttractive design at 764mm wide with all-round frameConvenient - Auto heat-up for every cooking zoneSafe thanks to the three level residual heat indicator for every cooking zone. .