· The hob that adjusts to your cookware. With flexInduction, the flexible cooking zone automatically extends to accommodate extra-large cookware (up to 24 cm) in diameter. If one zone is not big enough for your cookware, your hob takes control and activates more inductors for even heating. Its also an excellent option for using teppanyakis or griddle plates up to 40 cm long.· Temperature control without knobs or dials: touchSlider control. Our innovative touchSlider technology allows you to control the temperature of the cooking zones either by directly tapping the operating scale or sliding your finger along it. Sensor-based heat regulation takes place in half levels up to the maximum setting of 9.· Fry better, avoid scorching. fryingSensor alerts you when the pan has reached the right temperature. And it keeps the temperature consistent at four precise levels, so every bite comes out as precisely browned as the last. The controlled heat protects vitamins and nutrients, and optimises the lifespan of your cookwares sensitive coatings.· More power when you need it. Use powerBoost to increase the power of an induction zone by up to 50%. That could save you up to 35% of the time it usually takes to heat up pots. Spend less time waiting and more time stirring, seasoning and serving your brilliant meals.· Timer with cooking zone shut-off function The timer with switch-off function safely shuts off the cooking zone when the selected cooking time expires.· Hazards are eliminated: the childproof lock. With the childproof lock button, you can quickly and easily protect each induction hob against unauthorised operation. The childproof lock blocks all the hob's functions at the touch of a button. Locking is cleared by pressing the button again and holding down for a few seconds.· Fast, safe, and easy to clean: powerInduction from Siemens. Instantly hot. Instantly cold. Experience the benefits of Siemens powerInduction. Heat is conducted directly to the pans and their contents via induction coils, without heating the hob. What this means for you: heat-up times are short, safety is increased and the hob is much easier to clean.