摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hob and a method for operating the hob attaining the safe and intuitive operation of the hob. <P>SOLUTION: In order to render visible the association between a contacted operating toggle and hotplates 15a-15d adjustable by the operating toggle in the case of a hob 11 with operating toggles 19a-19d arranged on a front panel 17, the operating toggle is provided with a proximity or contact sensor. If the operating toggles 19a-19d together with the contact sensor is contacted by a hand 29, an LED 33 associated with the hotplate 15 associated with the operating toggle is illuminated, and the LED is, for example, placed directly beside the hotplate 15. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT</p> |