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How does the child lock work on the IKEA hob?

Most induction hobs have a picture of a padlock on the control panel. With this button you can switch the child lock on or off.

Don't see a padlock on your hob? On some induction hobs, the button for the timer function is also the button for setting the child lock. Press the timer button for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the child lock. 

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