5. The timerstarts the countdown a few seconds after the cooking time has been set. 6. During the last ten seconds, the timer starts beeping to advise that the cooking time is about to end. 7. An acoustic signal sounds at the end of the cooking time. To stop the acoustic signal, touch the Timer Control . To adjust the cooking time: 1. Touch the Increasing or Decreasing Control or at any time to adjust the time setting. To cancel the time setting: 1. Touch the Decreasing Control to set the cooking time to zero. It is possible to programme the switchoff of ONLY one burner at a time. You can set the cooking time as well when the burner is already lit. For example, you can bring a pot of water to the boil, then put some vegetables, meat or pasta and programme the required time for their cooking. The residual heat indicators remain on even when the hob is off, until the burner and the pan supports have cooled down.