altimo BIH600T1B User manual

Instruction Manual
Induction Hob
BIH600T1B

Contents
1 Safety information
Safety information 4
2 Getting to know your
induction hob
Ready? Let’s begin 8
Product features 9
3 Installing your induction hob
General instructions 11
Electrical connection and safety 13
4 Using your induction hob
Induction zone 15
Switching the appliance on 15
Switching the appliance off 15
Using the cooking areas 16
Child lock 16
Timer function 17
Pot identification 18
Automatic cooking function 19
Error codes 19
Technical specifications 20
5 Care and Maintenance
General Cleaning 22
Cleaning the ceramic glass 22
6 Product support
Troubleshooting 24
Transport 24
Help and assistance 25
Declaration of conformance to product
standards 26
Disposal 26

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Safety information
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
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• Carefully read all instructions before
using your appliance and keep them in
a convenient place for reference when
necessary.
• This manual has been prepared for
more than one model therefore your
appliance may not have some of the
features described within. For this
reason, it is important to pay particular
attention to any figures whilst reading
the operating manual.
General safety warnings
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and by
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children should not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be made by
children without supervision.
WARNING: The appliance and its
accessible parts become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements. Keep children less than
8 years of age away unless they are
continually supervised.
WARNING: Unattended cooking
on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous
and may result in fire. NEVER try to
extinguish such a fire with water; switch off
the appliance and cover the flame with a
lid or a fire blanket.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do
not store items on the cooking surfaces.
WARNING: If the surface is
cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
• For induction hobs, metallic objects
such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be placed on the hob surface
because they can get hot.
• For induction hobs, after use switch off
the hob element using the control knob.
Do not rely on the pan detector.
• For models which incorporate a hob lid,
clean any spillages off the lid before use
and allow the cooker to cool before
closing the lid.
• Do not operate the appliance with an
external timer or separate remote-
control system.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
scourers to clean oven surfaces. They
can scratch the surfaces which may
result in shattering the door glass or
damage to surfaces.
• Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning
the appliance.
• Your appliance is produced in
accordance with all applicable local and
international standards and regulations.

Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
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• Maintenance and repair work should
only be carried out by authorised
service technicians. Installation and
repair work that is carried out by
unauthorised technicians may be
dangerous. Do not alter or modify the
specifications of the appliance in any
way. Inappropriate hob guards can
cause accidents.
• Before connecting your appliance,
make sure that the local distribution
conditions (nature of the gas and gas
pressure or electricity voltage and
frequency) and the specifications of
the appliance are compatible. The
specifications for this appliance are
stated on the label.
CAUTION: This appliance is designed
only for cooking food and is intended for
indoor domestic household use only. It
should not be used for any other purpose
or in any other application, such as for
non-domestic use, in a commercial
environment or for heating a room.
• All possible measures have been
taken to ensure your safety. Since
the glass may break, care should be
taken while cleaning to avoid
scratching. Avoid hitting or knocking
the glass with accessories.
• Make sure that the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged during installation.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to prevent a hazard.
Installation warnings
• Do not operate the appliance before it is
fully installed.
• The appliance must be installed by an
authorised technician. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any damage that might
be caused by defective placement and
installation by unauthorised people.
• When the appliance is unpacked, make
sure that it has not been damaged during
transportation. In the case of a defect, do
not use the appliance and contact a
qualified service agent immediately. The
materials used for packaging (nylon,
staplers, styrofoam, etc.) may be harmful to
children and they should be collected and
removed immediately.
• Protect your appliance against atmospheric
effects. Do not expose it to effects such as
sun, rain, snow, dust or excessive humidity.
• Materials around the appliance (i.e.
cabinets) must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature of 100°C.
• The temperature of the bottom surface of
the hob may rise during operation, therefore
a board must be installed underneath the
product.

Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
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During use
• Do not put flammable or combustible
materials in or near the appliance when
it is operating.
Do not leave the cooker
unattended while cooking with solid or
liquid oils. They may catch fire under
extreme heating conditions. Never pour
water on to flames that are caused by oil,
instead switch the cooker off and cover the
pan with its lid or a fire blanket.
• If the product will not be used for a long
period of time, turn the main control
switch off.
• Always position pans over the centre of
the cooking zone and turn the handles
to a safe position so they cannot be
knocked or grabbed.
• Make sure the appliance control knobs
are always in the “0” (stop) position
when it is not in use
During cleaning and maintenance
• Make sure that your appliance is turned
off at the mains before carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance operations.
• Do not remove the control knobs to
clean the control panel.
• To maintain the efficiency and safety of
your appliance, we recommend you
always use original spare parts and to
call our authorised service agents in
case of need.
CE declaration of conformity
We declare that our products
meet the applicable European
Directives, Decisions and
Regulations and the requirements listed in
the standards referenced.
This appliance has been designed to be
used only for home cooking. Any other use
(such as heating a room) is improper and
dangerous.
The operating instructions apply to
several models. You may notice differences
between these instructions and your model.

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Getting to know your induction hob
You’ll be up and running in no time
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Ready? Let’s begin...
Please read these instructions carefully. They
contain important information which will help
you get the best from your hob and ensure safe
and correct installation and operation.
If you require any further assistance, our
technical experts are happy to help. For full
details, refer to the product support section at
the end of these instructions.

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Product features
Important: Specifications for the product vary
and the appearance of your appliance may
differ from that shown in the figures below.
List of components
1.
2.
1. Induction zone
2. Control panel

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WARNING: This appliance must be installed by an
authorised service person or qualified technician, according
to the instructions in this guide and in compliance with the
current local regulations.
• Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage, for
which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
warranty will not be valid.
• Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution
conditions (electricity voltage, and frequency and/or
nature of the gas/gas pressure) and the adjustments of
the appliance are compatible. The adjustment
conditions for this appliance are stated on the label.
The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in
the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations,
proper recycling in accordance with the regulations, etc.).
Instructions for the installer
General instructions
• After removing the packaging material from the
appliance and its accessories, ensure that the
appliance is not damaged. If you suspect any
damage, do not use it and contact an authorised
service person or qualified technician immediately.
• Make sure that there are no flammable or combustible
materials in the close vicinity, such as curtains, oil,
cloth etc. which may catch fire.
• The worktop and furniture surrounding the appliance
must be made of materials resistant to temperatures
above 100°C.
• If a cooker hood or cupboard is to be installed above the
appliance, the safety distance between cooktop and any
cupboard/cooker hood should be as shown below.
• Cut the aperture dimensions as indicated in the figure.
Locate the aperture on the worktop so that, after the hob
is installed, the following requirements are followed.
W (mm)
590
min. A (mm)
50
D (mm)
520
min. B (mm)
50
H (mm)
53
E (mm)
10
C1 (mm)
560
min. F (mm)
10
C2 (mm)
480
G (mm)
20
• The appliance should not be installed directly
above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing
machine orclothes dryer.
• If the base of the appliance is accessible by hand, a
barrier made from a suitable material must be fitted
below the base of the appliance, ensuring that there
is no access to the base of the appliance.
• If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven
should have a cooling fan.
• Make sure that the induction hob is well ventilated
and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked.
Installation of the hob
The appliance is supplied with an installation kit
including adhesive sealing material, fixing brackets and
screws.
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum 65
cm (with hood)
Minimum
70 cm
(without
hood)

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HOB
C1
C2
Separator
C1 E
C2
F Separator
HOB

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• Apply the supplied one-sided self-adhesive sealing tape all
the way around the lower edge of the cooktop. Do not
stretch it.
• Screw the 4 worktop mounting brackets in to the side walls
of product.
• Insert the appliance into the aperture.
Electrical connection and safety
WARNING: The electrical connection of this appliance
should be carried out by an authorised service person or
qualified electrician, according to the instructions in this
guide and in compliance with the current local regulations.
WARNING: THE APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, the
voltage rating of the appliance (stamped on the appliance
identification plate) must be checked for correspondence to
the available mains supply voltage, and the mains electric
wiring should be capable of handling the appliance’s power
rating (also indicated on the identification plate).
• During installation, please ensure that isolated cables are
used. An incorrect connection could damage your appliance. If
the mains cable is damaged and needs to be replaced this
should be done by a qualified person.
• Do not use adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
• The supply cord should be kept away from hot parts of the
appliance and must not be bent or compressed. Otherwise the
cord may be damaged, causing a short circuit.
• A multi-pole isolator switch (with at least 3 mm contact
spacing) must be used in order to meet the safety regulations.
• The isolation switch must be easily accessible once the
appliance has been installed.
• Ensure all connections are adequately tightened.
• Fix the supply cable in the cable clamp and then close the
cover.
• The terminal box connection is placed on the terminal box
PE
PE
3 2 1
L3 L2 L1
2 1
L
Worktop
mounting bracket
Self-
adhesive
sealing tape

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1 2 3 4 5 6
Induction zone
1. On/Off function
2. Timer down
3. Cooking area temperature level
4. Timer up
5. Automatic quick cooking function
6. Child lock function
7. Lower left cooking area
8. Upper left cooking area
9. Upper right cooking area
10. Lower right cooking area
11. Timer function
Please note: The unit is ready to operate 1 second after it is connected to the mains power supply. All the LEDs
and indicators illuminate for 1 second.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
The unit is switched on by pressing the button. The symbol is displayed on all indicators. If the glass
temperature above the hob is above 45 °C, the and symbols are displayed on the screen of corresponding
hob, one after the other. ( for 0.5 seconds then for 0.5 seconds)
TURNING THE APPLIANCE OFF
The unit is switched off by pressing the button. Even if the child lock is active on the timer indicator, it is
possible to switch off the appliance by pressing the button.
WARNING: The electronics remain active for 1 minute. If there is no cooking level or selected timer in this
interval, the appliance automatically switches to "Off Mode" with a beep.
Please note: If symbol is flashing on any of the displays of the hob, the hob switches off automatically after 60
seconds of the symbol disappearing.
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
If symbol is flashing on the touch panel, then the relevant hob is still hot. It can be used to heat a small
amount of food.
WARNING: When the power is cut off, the heat indicator does not light up and does not warn the user against the
heat.
WARNING: The residual heat indicator of each cooking zone remains active until the measured glass
temperature is lower than + 45°C.
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TURNING THE COOKING AREAS ON
1. The hob is switched on by pressing the button.
2. The relevant hob is selected by pressing the symbol once. Symbol flashes for 5 seconds at the display of
the selected hob. symbol is displayed on all other displays.
3. By sliding your finger to the left or right on the slider, you can adjust the power level of the relevant hob from 1
to 9.
TURNING THE COOKING AREAS OFF
A hob zone may be turned off in 3 ways:
1. It can be turned off by pressing the key.
2. After selecting the relevant hob, bring the heat level down to . The temperature value flashes for 5
seconds. symbol flashes if the relevant hob is still hot at the end of this period. symbol is displayed if the
relevant hob is not hot.
3. The relevant hob may be switched off by setting a timer for it. When the time has expired, the hob set by the
timer automatically switches off with a beep.
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
1. The Child lock is activated by pressing key once.
2. symbol is displayed on the timer display.
3. When the key lock is activated, all buttons except the ON/OFF control are deactivated.
4. To de ac t i v a t e t h e ch il d lo ck f un ct io n, j us t p re ss a n d ho ld t he key for 3 seconds. symbol on the timer
indicator is turned off when the time has expired.
If the child lock function is active before switching off the hob, it will be active when the hob is turned on again.
When the key is pressed, symbol is displayed again on the timer display. Child lock must be deactivated to
operate the hob again.
WARNING: Child lock is deactivated in case of a power outage.
WARNING: When the child lock is active, symbol and remaining time are alternatively displayed on the timer
display if timer is active, too ( for 2 seconds then remaining time for 2 seconds).

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TIMER FUNCTION
There are two types of timer functions:
1. Independent Timer Function
It may be set when setting mode of any hob is not active. It may be used as an alarm, too. Independent timer
continues to operate when any cooking area is started to be used (level > 0). Timer may be set as long as the timer
selection is active (the minute on the display flashes for 5 seconds).
To set the timer;
1. Timer may be set from 1 to 99 minutes by using the or keys when the hob is on or it may be set from 1 to
99 minutes by pressing the symbol once and then using or keys when the stove is on.
2. The countdown starts directly with the final setting after the timer is set. After 5 seconds, timer setting mode
period ends automatically and timer display indicates the set time value.
To change the time for independent timer;
After pressing the symbol once, it may be reset to the desired time using or keys. The time can also be
changed directly by the or keys without selecting the timer.
A buzzer sounds when the set time has expired and timer display flashes . Press any key on the touch panel to
end the buzzer.
WARNING: Buzzer ends automatically after 2 minutes if no key is touched.
WARNING: Turning off the hob (pressing on/off button) stops the independent timer. The timer does not resume
when the stove is turned on.

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2. Cooking Area Timer Function To set the timer;
1. Select the relevant hob.
2. Set the temperature to the desired level, from 1 to 9, using the slider.
3. After pressing the symbol once, the temperature level setting period is active (for 5 seconds). Set the desired
time using the or keys.
The point next to the temperature level on the hob you are setting flashes.
WARNING: If more than one timer is active, the timer display indicates the lowest remaining time value after the 5-
second setting period. The point next to the hob, for which the remaining time is being displayed, flashes.
A buzzer sounds and the programmed cooking area finishes the cooking function after the set time has expired.
symbol is displayed on the touch screen and the symbol flashes if the cooking area is still hot.
POT IDENTIFICATION / FOCUSING (No Pot Warning)
For induction cooking, power is only applied to the area covered by the base of the pot on the relevant hob zone.
Cooking is stopped if there is no pot (either there is no pot, or the pot is not induction-compliant) when the cooking
is started or if the pot is removed from the hob while cooking. “No pot” warning is displayed on the touch panel
for the relevant hob after 5 seconds.
The “No pot” warning lasts 55 seconds. If there is no pot on the hob when this time has expired, the cooking area is
turned off automatically and the panel displays the symbol or the symbol If the cooking area is hot.
WARNING: symbol flashes for 55 seconds on the relevant that gives the “no pot” warning. Setting for cooking
timer also finishes when this time expires.
HIGH POWER FUNCTION (BOOST)
You may use the high-power function (boost) for faster cooking.
To use the boost function:
1. Choose the relevant hob and set the desired power level from 1 to 9.
2. Activate the boost function by pressing the boost key once. The symbol flashes for 5 seconds on the display
for the relevant hob.
The maximum period for function is 5 minutes. When the time has expired, the relevant hob resumes cooking
with the power level initially set.
You may end the function using the slider for the relevant hob.
WARNING: Boost function cannot be set at the same time for the vertical hobs.

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AUTOMATIC QUICK COOKING FUNCTION (AUTO)
The automatic quick cooking function helps you quickly cook for set times. Times are given in the table below.
Power Level
Auto Cooking Time
1
10
2
30
3
50
4
65
5
20
6
30
7
40
8
50
9
10
To use the auto cooking function:
1. Determine the relevant zone for cooking while the hob is on, and set the desired power level using the slider.
2. Press once while the setting mode is active and auto quick cooking will be activated for the period of the
selected power level. ‘A’ symbol flashes for 5 seconds on the display of the relevant hob.
3. You may end the auto cooking function using the slider after selecting the relevant hob.
ERROR CODES AND RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS
The table below provides the error codes, possible causes and recommended solutions for these codes.
Error Code
Possible Cause
What to do
F3 / F4
Induction stove coil temperature
sensor error
Please contact the manufacturer
F9 / FA
IGBT temperature sensor error
Please contact the manufacturer
E1 / E2
Improper supply voltage
Please check whether the supply
voltage is normal
E3
Induction stove coil temperature
sensor high temperature warning
Please contact the manufacturer
E5
IGBT temperature sensor high
temperature warning
Please start cooking again after the
pot is cooled

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Technical specifications
Model
BIH600T1B
Voltage and frequency
220-240V AC / 50Hz
Power consumption for small hot plate
1400W/1800W Booster (x2)
Power consumption for large hot plate
2000W/2600W Booster (x2)
Total Power
7200W
Recommended fuse size
31.3