Applico BKE64SS User manual

User Manual for your
BKE64SS
60 cm 4 Solid plate
electric 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.
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Contents
Environmentalnote 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 – 7
Specifications 7 - 8
Product and aperture dimensions 7
Product specifications 7
Electricaldetails 8
Hobsurfacelayout 8
Usingthehob 9 - 11
Beforefirstuse 9
Controlknobs 9
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 9 – 10
Powerleveltable 10
Hob guidelines 10 – 11
Cleaning and maintenance 11 - 12
Cleaning the hob top 11 - 12
Aftereachuse 12
Using a specialist hob cleaner 12
Maintaining the solid plates 12
Installation 13 - 17
Positioning 13-14
Unpacking the appliance 14
Installing the appliance 14 – 16
Electricalconnection 16
Connecting the mains supply cable 16 – 17
Replacing the mains supply cable 17
My appliance isn’t working correctly 18 – 19
Warrantycard 23 - 24

Environmental note
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oThe packaging materials that we use are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
oPlease discard

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please
make sure that you read this instruction booklet befo
attempting to install or use the appliance. If you a
unsure of any of the information contained in th
booklet, please contact the
re
re
is
Retailer where you
urchased your unit from.
old use and for
in
ient temperature of the
n at
of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
arantee. The foregoing does not affect
f the manufacturer
ld not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
ept away
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General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic househothe cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
oIMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used
the installation must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature of 85°C above the amb
room it is located in, whilst in use.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouratio
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention
the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in the Conditions Of Gu
your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement o
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYou shou
surface.
oNo modifications to the appliance are permitted by Applico Ltd.
oYou should not store or place flammable or highly flammable
liquids/materials on top of or near the appliance. Items made
from aluminium, plastic or plastic film should also be k
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.

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oRepairs may only be carried out by an Authorised Service
og onto www.applico.co.nzAgent. L to locate a service
agent nearest to you.
at babies and young children are
prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the ion
en should only be allowed to utilise the appliance
when supervised.
Child Safety
oWe strongly recommend th
touch the appliance at any time.During and after use, all
surfaces will become hot.
kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervis
at all times.
oOlder childr
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitably qualified person.
Care should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces
that you build the appliance into, meet with the relevant
standards.
If you notice any scratches, splits or cracks in the hob surface,
you should immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect
your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric
shock occurring.
it from
During use
Any film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when
is delivered should be removed before it use.
Care should be used when utilising the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
oYou should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
oIf fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For
e left unattended.
into contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
this reason, when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should
not b

Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
o clean the appliance, it
should be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure
g
e must be correctly installed by a
uitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
lines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as a result of improper
De
Th owing European Directives:
9/336/EEC dated 03/05/1989 EMC Directive inclusive of
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified
ce to be installed in
accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance
y.
oThe edge of the hob surface can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
use.
Cleaning
oIMPORTANT: Before attempting t
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this
ocleanin
Installation
equipment to clean the appliance.
This applianc
s
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see
the specific section of this booklet that refers to
installation.
oThe manufacturer dec
use or installation of this appliance.
claration of conformity
is appliance complies with the foll
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive.
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Amending Directive 92/31/EEC.
-93/68/EEC dated 22/07/1993 CE Marking Directive.
-89/109/EEC dated 25/01/1992 Materials that can touch food.
materials and requires the applian
must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes onl
To avoid damaging your appliance
oThe hob surface can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
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ses
ch the hob surface if they are dragged across it.
s should not be switched on without cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged ba
may scrat
oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
oCooking zone
Specifications
eight: 40 mm
epth: 500 mm
epth: 480 mm
o1 x 1.50 kW rapid plate (Ø 180 mm)
o1 x 1.00 kW rapid plate (Ø 145 mm)
oFront control operation
Product dimensions:
H
Width: 585 mm
D
Aperture dimensions:
Width: 550 mm
D
Product specifications:

Electrical details
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Vac 50 - 60 Hz
switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
chase which can be
und on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your hob is located on
re it is a good idea to record
is information before you install your appliance.
odel Number ……………………………….
erial Number ……………………………….
ate of Purchase ……………………………….
Hob surface layout
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240
Supply Connection: 30 A (double pole
Max Rated Inputs: 5.00 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm²
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of pur
fo
the underneath of the appliance. Therefo
th
M
S
D
1 = 1.50 kW rapid plate (Ø 145 mm)
= 2.00 kW rapid plate (Ø 180 mm)2

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Using the hob
Before
ome, for 5 minutes
ppropriately sized
ced on the zone in
Co
owhich zone that it controls.
witching on a zo
first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the hob surface and solid
plates (see “Cleaning and maintenance” section).
You should switch on one cooking zone at a ti
at the maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new
smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on
the heating elements during transit.
oWhen doing this burn off process, an a
saucepan containing cold water should be pla
question.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
trol knobsn
oAll operations are performed by means of the 4 control knobs
that can be found on the right hand side of the hob top.
oThe control knobs can be turned to select a heating level. The
numbers around the outside of each control knob indicates the
power level that you have set the zone to.
A marking to the bottom right of each control knob, indicates
ne and setting a power level S
oTurn the control knob of the zone that you wish to cook on, until
it reaches the power level that you desire.

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being the hottest zone setting.
e finished cooking, make sure that you turn the
control knob to the 0 position.
a general guide to using the different power levels for
king please refer to the table below.
Power
level
oEach cooking zone can be adjusted between 1 and 10, one being
the coolest zone setting and ten
oWhen you hav
Power level table
oFor
coo
Suggested use
0 OFF.
1-2 For melting (butter, chocolate etc…)
3-4 For keeping food warm or reheating small amounts of
liquids.
5-6 Reheating larger quantities, whipping creams and sauces.
7-8 ttos, continuation of
ies in general.
For simmering, soups, pasta, riso
steaming, cooking steaks and fr
8-9 Browning meats, roast potatoes, fried fish and for bringing
quantities of water to the boil.large
10 Fast frying, grilled steaks etc…
Hob guidelines
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on
oking zone that they are being used on.
plates.
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
oThe hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre
and power.
oThe positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked
these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the
same diametre as the co
oYou should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the solid
oBefore use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are
clean and dry.
they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.

oThe best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich
type bottoms.
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nd energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread
to the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
heat.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
e force.
HE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CUSTOMER
CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
n
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat a
oPreferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower
oAlways cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water as
possible to reduce cooking times.
top if it comes into contact with the hob surface. Any spillages
should be wiped up immediately, however this may not prevent
the hob surface from becoming damaged.
oIMPORTANT: The hob surface is tough; however it is not
unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially if pointed or hard
objects are allowed to fall on it with som
oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF T
Cleaning a d maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance operations must only
be carried out when the hob is cool.
iance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing any cleaning
n
ith
ater and a little washing up liquid.
t is easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. You should take care not to burn yourself if
The appl
process.
ing the hob top Clea Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should remove any residues w
w
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using water and a little washing up liquid.
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fter each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth and a little washing
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
eaner should be used.
rface of the hob to
change colour over a period of time.
oFor other hob surface materials, a cleaner such as “Hob Brite” or
e specialist ceramic hob cleaner/conditioner.
ns given by the manufacturer of the
pecialist ceramic hob cleaner. You should ensure that it is suitable for
aintaining the solid plates
oTo keep the solid plates in good condition, you should put a little
oAlternatively you can use a hotplate conditioner; these products
products.
oIMPORTANT: If the solid plates are not maintained
regularly with olive oil or a hotplate conditioner, then they
may rust.
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
A
up liquid.
oIf the hob top is heavily soiled and the hob surface is made from
stainless steel, a suitable stainless steel cl
oIMPORTANT: If a stainless steel cleaner is not used
regularly, then it is possible for the su
“Bar Keepers Friend” may be appropriate.
Using a specialist hob cleaner
It is possible to purchas
You should follow the instructio
s
use on your appliance.
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oIf something is spilt onto the plate itself, then it can be removed
using a soft brush, plastic or nylon scourer and warm water.
olive oil onto a kitchen towel and rub it onto the surface of the
plate. The next time the plate is used, it may produce a little
smoke.
can normally be found at larger supermarkets and hardware
stores. The manufacturer’s instructions should be followed when
using these

Installation
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The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
3000:2007 Wiring Regulations
2010 Ele
i
rniture must be able to withstand a
ce is classified as Class 3 and therefore is to be built into a
ogram
below.
version of the following.
oAS/NZS ctricity Safety Regulations
ng
The adjacent fu
o
Position
minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient
temperature of the room it is located in, during
periods of use.
This applian
kitchen unit (depending on size) or 600 mm worktop that is at least 30
mm thick. The following minimum clearance distances must be
bserved:-o
o700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
50 mm clearance around the front, back and sides of the
appliance, measured from the cut out as shown in the dia

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f theoIf the hob is positioned so that the right or left hand side o
appliance will be near to the edge of a kitchen unit. There must
be a gap of at least 150 mm between the side of the hob and the
vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
Unpacking the appliance
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
are contained within the packaging:
1 x Hob
Installation and instruction manual
Warranty card
Fixing screws
Clamps
Sealing strip
Installing the appliance
oCut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
oIMPORTANT: You must have a gap of at least 25 mm between
the underneath of the appliance and any surface that is below it.

oCarefully turn the hob upside down and place it on a cushioned
mat.
oApply the sealing strip provided around the edge of the
appliance.
oThe protective covering must be removed from both sides.
oDo not leave a gap in the sealing agent or overlap the thickness.
oIMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance
against the aperture. This will make it difficult to remove the hob
from the aperture in future, particularly if it needs to be
serviced.
(A) Sealing strip
(B) Clamp
(C) Screw
oPlace the clamp (B) over the holes that match the size of the
screws. There are one set of screw holes in each corner of the
hob. Slightly tighten a screw (C) through the clamp (B) so that
the clamp is attached to the hob, but so that you can still adjust
the position of it.
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oCarefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you have cut out.
oOn the underneath of the hob, adjust the clamps into a position
that is suitable for your worktop. Then fully tighten the screws
(C) to secure the hob into position.
Electrical connection
This appliance must be installed by a qualified
person in accordance with the latest edition of the
AS/NZS30002007 Regulations and in compliance
with the manufacturer’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.
oThis appliance must be wired into a 30 A double pole switched
fused spur outlet, having 3 mm contact separation and placed in
an easily accessible position adjacent to the appliance. It should
not be located above the appliance and no more than 1.25m
away from it.
oThe spur outlet must still be accessible even when your hob is
located in its operating position.
oCable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 1.5 mm².
Connecting the mains supply cable
oThe mains terminal block is located on the underside of the hob
and the terminals are accessible by removing the terminal block
cover by removing the cover screw.
oThe cable connections must be in accordance with the diagram
located on the bottom of the hob.
oThe brass links must be positioned as marked in the diagram
opposite and once established ALL terminal screws must be
tightened down firmly.
oIf when the hob is first switched on, only one of the zones
work, you should recheck that the terminal screws are all
fully tightened between the links. This should be done
before contacting an Authorised Service Agent.
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oIMPORTANT: The appliance must NOT be connected to the
mains supply by means of a 13A plug and socket.
oThe cable can be looped if necessary, but make sure that is not
kinked or trapped when the hob is in position. Care must be
taken to avoid the cable being in contact with hot parts of the
appliance.
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:
oSwitch the appliance off at the control switch.
oOpen the terminal block on the underside of the hob.
oUnscrew the terminal screws fixing the cable.
oReplace the cable with one of the same length and in accordance
with the specification given above.
oThe “green-yellow” earth wire must be connected to the terminal
marked . It must be about 10 mm longer than the live and
neutral wires.
oThe “blue” neutral wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with letter (N) - the live wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with letter (L).
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My appliance isn’t working correctly
oThe cooking zones are not functioning or will not switch
on.
*Check that the mains electrical supply to the appliance is correct
and working. Check the mains fuse.
oA humming sound is heard when a cooking zone is
selected.
*This is normal; the sound will disappear when the zone heats up.
oThe cooking zones have become discoloured
*This maybe caused by burnt on remnants of food. This will not
affect the working of the appliance. However you should make
sure that the cleaning instructions are being followed regularly.
oOnly one of the zones on my hob are working
*You should recheck that the terminal screws are all fully
tightened between the links.

IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact an
Authorised Service Agent. Log onto
www.applico.co.nz to locate a Service Agent
nearest to you.
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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.
The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform
any necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a
way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused
to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a
repair.
This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
sealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in
front of the appliance, like plinths. Or any installation other
than the one specified by Applico Ltd. has been completed.
Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the
warranty card that you receive with the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Applico Ltd. operates a policy of continuous
improvement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its
products without prior notification.

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