Baumatic B65SS User manual

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B54SS/B65SS/B65W
4 Solid plate electric
hob

User Manual for your Baumatic
B54SS/B65SS/B65W
60cm 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.
DD 20/12/06
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 8
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Standard accessories 8
Electricaldetails 8
Hobsurfacelayout 9
Usingthehob 10
Beforefirstuse 10
Controlknobs 10
Turning on a zone and setting a power level 10
Hob guidelines 11 – 12
Cleaning and maintenance 12
Cleaning the hob top 12
Aftereachuse 12
Cleaningtable 13
Using a specialist hob cleaner 13
Maintaining the solid plates 13
Installation 13
Positioning 14
Unpacking the appliance 14
Installing the appliance 15 – 16
Electricalconnection 17
Connecting the mains supply cable 17 – 18
Replacing the mains supply cable 18 – 19
My appliance isn’t working correctly 19 – 20
Baumatic Ltd. Conditions of Guarantee 21
Contactdetails 22

Environmental note
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oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease 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 Technical
Department.
General Information
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use and for
the cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
oIMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used in
the installation must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the
room it is located in, whilst in use.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in Baumatic’s Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not
affect your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of Baumatic Ltd.
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYou should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
surface.
oNo modifications to the appliance are permitted by Baumatic 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 kept away
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
oRepairs may only be carried out by Baumatic Service
Engineers or their authorised service agent.
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Child Safety
oBaumatic 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.
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the
kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision
at all times.
oOlder children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance
when supervised.
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitable 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 ceramic glass,
you should immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect
it from your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric
shock occurring.
During use
Any film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it
is delivered should be removed before use.
Care should be used when utilizing the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
oYou should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
into contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
oIf fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For
this reason, when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should
not be left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.

Cleaning
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis. The
solid plates should also be maintained on a regular basis.
oIMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance or
maintain the plates, it should be disconnected from the mains
and cool.
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
oYou 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.
oBaumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as a result of improper
use or installation of this appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive.
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/1989 EMC Directive inclusive of
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.
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be installed in
accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance
must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
To avoid damaging your appliance
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases
may scratch the hob surface if they are dragged across it.
oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
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oCooking zones should not be switched on without cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Height: 500 mm Height: 480 mm
Width: 595 mm Width: 560 mm
Depth: 40 mm
Product specifications:
o2 x 2.00 kW thermostatic plates (diameter 180 mm)
o2 x 1.50 kW thermostatic plates (diameter 145 mm)
oSide control operation
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 30 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 7.00 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied)
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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. Therefore it is a good idea to record
this information before you install your appliance.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….
Hob surface layout
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Using the hob
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the hob surface and solid
plates (see “Cleaning and maintenance” section).
oYou should switch on one cooking zone at a time, for 5 minutes
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 appropriately sized
saucepan containing cold water should be placed on the zone in
question.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
Control knobs
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 either clockwise or anti-
clockwise 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.
oA marking to the bottom right of each control knob, indicates
which zone that it controls.
Turning on a zone and setting a power level
oTurn the control knob of the zone that you wish to cook on,
clockwise or anticlockwise until it reaches the power level that
you desire.
oEach cooking zone can be adjusted between 1 and 6, one being
the coolest zone setting and six being the hottest zone setting.
oWhen you have finished cooking, make sure that you turn the
control knob anti-clockwise, to the 0 position.
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Hob guidelines
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
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
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.
oYou should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the solid plates.
oBefore use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are
clean and dry.
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
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
enameled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich
type bottoms.
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread
to the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
oPreferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower
heat.
oAlways cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to
reduce cooking times.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
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 some force.

oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE BAUMATIC
SERVICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance operations must only
be carried out when the oven is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing any cleaning
process.
Cleaning the hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should remove any residues with
water and a little washing up.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using water and a little washing up liquid.
Although it is easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. You should take care not to burn yourself if
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth and a little washing
up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
oIf the hob top is heavily soiled then if the hob surface is made
from stainless steel, then a suitable stainless steel cleaner
should be used.
oIMPORTANT: If a stainless steel cleaner is not used
regularly, then it is possible for the surface of the hob to
change colour over a period of time.
oFor other hob surfaces, a cleaner such as “Hob Brite” or “Bar
Keepers Friend” may be appropriate.
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Using a specialist hob cleaner
It is possible to purchase specialist ceramic hob cleaner/conditioner.
You should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the
specialist ceramic hob cleaner. You should ensure that it is suitable for
use on your appliance.
Maintaining the solid plates
oIf something is spilt onto the plate itself, then it can be removed
using a soft brush, plastic or nylon scourer and warm water.
oTo keep the solid plates in good condition, you should put a little
olive oil onto a kitchen towel and rub it onto the surface of the
plate. The next time the plate is used, then it may produce a
little smoke.
oAlternatively you can use a hotplate conditioner; these products
can normally be found at larger supermarkets and hardware
stores. The manufacturer’s instructions should be followed when
using these products.
oIMPORTANT: If the solid plates are not maintained
regularly with olive oil or a hotplate conditioner, then they
may rust.
Installation
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
version of the following.
oUK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European
Norm Replacements.
oBuilding Regulations (issued by the Department of the
Environment).
oBuilding Standards (issued by the Scottish Development
Department).
oIEE Wiring Regulations.
oElectricity At Work Regulations.
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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, providing the
following minimum distances are allowed:
o700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o50 mm clearance around the appliance and between the hob
surface and any combustible materials.
Unpacking the appliance
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
are contained within the packaging:
1 Baumatic hob
1 Installation and instruction manual
1 Baumatic guarantee card
4 Fixing screws
4 Clamps
1 Sealing strip
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Installing the appliance
oCut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawings
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 oven is
located in its operating position.
oCable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 6 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.
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oThe brass links must be positioned as marked in the appropriate
diagram and once established ALL terminal screws must be
tightened down firmly.
oIf when the hob is first switched on, only two of the zones
work, you should recheck that the terminal screws are all
fully tightened between the links. This should be done
before contacting the Baumatic Service Department.
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 which can be obtained from the Baumatic
Spares Department.
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.
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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).
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 two 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 the
Baumatic Service Department on telephone
number [phone].
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE
YOURSELF.
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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 Baumatic Ltd. has been completed.
Please refer to the conditions of guarantee document on page 21 of
this instruction manual for clarification of this.