When the new induction cooktop CI 491 is activated using the “Twist-Pad”, all the display and control elements around the central control knob do appear in a full view for the user. The back-lit cooking zone symbols and sensor buttons (for the additional functions “automatic quick boil” and “cooking timer”, “sensor technology” and “booster function”) set the background for elegant control of the appliance with the “Twist-Pad”. When the induction cooktop CI 491 is not in use, it impresses with its slick appearance and even, superior character.