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User Manual for your Baumatic BHC609 60 cm Front touch control 4 zone ceramic hob NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–8 Specifications Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Ceramic hob surface layout Control panel layout 8 – 10 8 8 9 9 10 Using the ceramic hob Before first use Touch controls Switching the hob on Switching on a cooking zone and setting a power level Switching off a cooking zone gradually Switching the hob off Residual heat indicator Safety cut-off Hob guidelines 10 - 13 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 Cleanin
Environmental note o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment.
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line. General Information o This appliance is designed for domestic household use and for the cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
Child Safety o Baumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children are prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to touch the appliance at any time. During and after use, all surfaces will become hot. o If it is necessary for younger family members to be in the kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision at all times. o Older children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance when supervised.
o Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when following the cleaning procedure. o You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning equipment to clean the appliance. Installation This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation. o Baumatic Ltd.
Specifications Product dimensions Aperture dimensions Depth: Width: Height: Depth: Width: 520 mm 590 mm 46 mm 485 mm 560 mm Product specifications: o o o o o o 1 x 2.30 kW zone (Ø 230 mm) 1 x 1.80 kW zone (Ø 180 mm) 2 x 1.
Electrical details Rated Voltage: Supply Connection: 220-240 Vac 50-60 Hz 30 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3mm contact gap) 6.5 kW 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied) Max Rated Inputs: Mains Supply Lead: For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your hob is located on the underneath of the appliance.
Control panel layout 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On/Off button Cooking zone selection button (x 4) Cooking zone minus button (x 1) Cooking zone plus button (x 4) Cooking zone temperature display (x 4) Using the ceramic hob Before first use IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (see “Cleaning and maintenance” section). o You should switch on one cooking zone at a time, for 5 minutes at the maximum setting.
Touch controls o All operations are performed by means of the touch controls that can be found on the control panel. o Each touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it. o Every time you press a touch control, an acoustic signal will sound. Switching the hob on o Press the ON/OFF button (1) o The LED above the On/Off button will illuminate. Switching on a cooking zone and setting a power level IMPORTANT: A cooking zone must be selected within 1 minute of switching the hob on.
Switching the hob off Once you have switched off all of the cooking zones, you should switch off the hob. o Press the ON/OFF button (1). o It is possible to switch the hob off at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button (1). Residual heat indicator o After a zone is switched off, the corresponding cooking zone indicator (2) will show a flashing letter “H”. This means that the temperature of the zone could still be high enough to cause injury.
Hob guidelines o The first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid, burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated use. o The hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre and power. o The positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the same diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the hob is cool. The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process. Cleaning the ceramic hob top Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning agents will damage it. You should remove any residues with warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Using a ceramic hob scraper The following guidelines should be followed when using a ceramic hob scraper (not supplied):- o The scraper should be placed on the ceramic surface at an angle. o Residues should be removed by sliding the blade carefully over the ceramic surface. o The ceramic surface should be wiped with a damp cloth that has been placed in warm water mixed with a small amount of washing up liquid. o Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Positioning The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located in, during periods of use. This appliance is classified as Class 3 and therefore is to be built into a kitchen unit (depending on size) or 600 mm worktop that is at least 30 mm thick. The following minimum clearance distances must be observed:o 700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any horizontal surface above it.
Installing the appliance o Cut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the relevant drawing shown above. o IMPORTANT: You must observe the ventilation requirements shown in the drawing above.
o IMPORTANT: There are ventilation holes around the outside of the hob. YOU MUST ensure that these holes are not blocked by the work top, when you put the hob into position (see drawing opposite). o NOTE: Your appliance comes fitted with a sealing strip already attached to the underside of the hob. This should not be removed as it will prevent liquid or spillages from penetrating the underneath of the hob. o IMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance against the aperture.
Electrical connection This appliance must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the latest edition of the I.E.E. Regulations and in compliance with Baumatic’s instructions. Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply voltage marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply voltage. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
o The cable connections must be in accordance with the diagram located on the bottom of the hob (see above). The links must also be positioned as indicated. o You should use a good quality screwdriver to carefully, fully tighten ALL of the terminal screws. o If when the hob is first switched on, only two of the zones work, you should recheck that the terminal screws are all fully tightened and the links are in position. This should be done before contacting the Customer Care Department.
Replacing the mains supply cable If the mains supply cable is damaged, then it must be replaced by an appropriate replacement. The mains supply cable should be replaced in accordance with the following instructions: o Switch the appliance off at the socket. o Open the terminal block on the underside of the hob. o Unscrew the terminal screws fixing the cable. o Replace the cable with one of the same length and in accordance with the specification given on page 19.
My appliance isn’t working correctly o The cooking zones are not functioning or will not switch on. * It has been more than 1 minute since the appliance was switched on. You should switch the appliance back on again, using the ON/OFF button and then switch on a cooking zone. * Several cooking zone selection buttons have been pressed at once. You should only try to switch on one cooking zone at once. * The safety cut out has been triggered. Press the ON/OFF button to reset the hob.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge.
Baumatic consumables o BC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200 g) o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers (200 g) o BC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250 ml) o BC004 Oven Cleaner (250 ml) o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250 ml) o BC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth o BC008 Microwave Cover To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244 and quote the product code. You can also order online from eshop.baumatic.co.
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