Baumatic BACE9004 User manual

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BHI609 60cm Front
touch control
induction zone hob

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User Manual for your
BACE9004
GECE9004
90 cm Front touch control
4 radiant 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.
GS 11/08/11

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Contents
Environmental note 5
Important safety information 6 – 9
Specifications 9 – 11
Product and aperture dimensions 9
Product specifications 9 - 10
Electricaldetails 10
Ceramic hob surface layout 10
Control panel layout 11
Using the ceramic hob 11 - 17
Beforefirstuse 11
Touchcontrols 12
Switchingthehobon 12
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 12
Switching off a zone gradually 12
Switching on a dual circuit cooking zone 13
Switching off a dual circuit’s outer section 13
Residualheatindicator 13
Locking the hob top 14
Safetycut-off 14
The hob timer 14 – 15
The hob timer (linked to a cooking zone mode) 15 - 16
Hob guidelines 16 - 17
Cleaning and maintenance 17 - 18
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 17
Aftereachuse 17
Cleaning table 17 - 18
Using a ceramic hob scraper 18
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 18
Installation 19 - 25
Positioning 19-20
Unpacking the appliance 20
Installing the appliance 21 – 23
Electricalconnection 23
Connecting the mains supply cable 24
Replacing the mains supply cable 25
My appliance isn’t working correctly 25 – 27

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

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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 before
attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are
unsure of any of the information contained in this
booklet, please contact the Retailer where you
purchased your unit from.
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 the certain exclusions that are noted
in the 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 Think Appliances
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 Think
Appliances.
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 an Authorised Service
Agent approved by Think Appliances.

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Child Safety
oWe 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
oThe appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitably qualified person.
oCare should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces
that you build the appliance into, meet with the relevant
standards.
oIf 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
oAny film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it
is delivered should be removed before use.
oCare should be taken when utilising 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.
oMake sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.

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Cleaning
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
oIMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it
should be disconnected from the mains and allowed to 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.
oThink Appliances 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:
-2006/95/CE General regulations / Low tension
-1935/2004/CE 90/128/EEC This appliance is suitable to come in
contact with food
-2004/108/CE Electromagnetic compatibility
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
oThe ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
oThe ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases
may scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.

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oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
oCooking zones should not be switched on without cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
top, if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob surface. Any
spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 520 mm Depth: 495 mm
Width: 900 mm Width: 755 mm
Height: 55 mm
Product specifications:
o1 x 1.00 / 2.20 kW double hyper-speed zone (Ø 140 / 230 mm)
o1 x 1.10 / 2.00 kW oval double hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 / 270
mm)
o1 x 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 200 mm)
o1 x 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 mm)
oFront touch control operation
oTimer
o4 residual heat indicators
oSafety lock

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Standard accessories
oCeramic hob scraper
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 30 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 7.20 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied)
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 ……………………………….
Ceramic hob surface layout
1) 1.00 / 2.20 kW double hyper-speed zone (Ø 140 / 230 mm)
2) 1.10 / 2.00 kW oval double hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 / 270 mm)
3) 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 200 mm)
4) 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 mm)

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Control panel layout
1) ON/OFF button
2) Timer plus and minus buttons
3) Safety lock button
4) Rear left cooking zone control buttons
5) Front left cooking zone control buttons
6) Rear right cooking zone control buttons
7) Front right cooking zone control buttons
8) Front left dual zone button
9) Rear left oval dual zone button
Using the ceramic hob
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (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.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
oYou must place a saucepan filled half full with cold water on
each zone as you burn it off.

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Touch controls
oAll operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel.
oEach touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
oEvery time you press a touch control, an acoustic signal will
sound.
Switching the hob on
oPress the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the hob on and
off. This button can be pressed at any time to
immediately turn off the cooking zones and hob.
oThe cooking zone indicators will show “- -”.
Switching on a cooking zone and setting a power level
IMPORTANT: A zone must be selected within 1 minute of turning the
hob on.
oPress the plus button for the cooking
zone that you want to use.
oAdjust the cooking zone between
power levels 1 and 9, using the plus
and minus buttons.
Switching off a cooking zone gradually
oPress the minus button of the
relevant cooking zone until the
number in the cooking zone indicator
reaches “0”. After a few seconds, the
zone will switch off automatically.
oAn “H” will show in the cooking zone indicator until the
temperature of the zone falls below 60°C (see the section on the
“Residual heat indicator” for further information).

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Switching on a dual circuit cooking zone
oThe dual circuit cooking zones have two cooking
areas that you can use; a central section and an
outer section. You can use the central section
independently or both sections at once.
oUse the plus or minus buttons of the dual circuit
cooking zone that you wish to use and select a
power level.
oThe central section of the dual circuit cooking zone will switch
on.
oIf you wish to also activate the outer section of a dual circuit
zone, you should press the relevant dual circuit button (8) or
(9).
Switching off a dual circuit’s outer section
oBoth zones of the dual circuit must be switched on.
oPress the relevant dual circuit button (8) or (9) and the outer
section will switch off.
Residual heat indicator
oAfter a zone is switched off, the corresponding
cooking zone indicator will show a flashing letter
“H”. This means that the temperature of the zone
is over 60°C and is therefore still high enough to
cause injury.
oWhen the temperature of the zone falls below 60°C, then the
letter “H” will go out.
oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if your
mains supply is cut.
oIT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO BURN YOURSELF ON A HOB
ZONE, EVEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF IT HAS
DROPPED BELOW 60°C.

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Locking the hob top
oThe whole hob top can be locked by pressing the
safety lock button (3) whilst the appliance is turned
on.
oThe timer display will show “L0” to indicate that the safety lock
feature has been activated.
oWhen the safety lock has been switched on, it will disable all
buttons on the control panel apart from the ON/OFF button.
oTo disable the safety lock feature, you should press the safety
lock button (3) again. The “L0” symbol will disappear from the
timer display and you are then able to use the hob in normal
operation.
Safety cut-off
oIf one or more of the cooking zones are accidentally left on, a
safety cut off will activate after a certain period of time. The
length of time depends on the power level that a zone or zones
have been set on.
LEVEL
TIME LIMIT (hours)
1 – 3 8
4 – 6 4
7 – 9 2
oIf more than one zone is operating when one of the zones
reaches its safety cut-off point, only the zone which has reached
its safety cut off point will switch off.
The hob timer
Your hob has a timer which will countdown a period of time between 1
and 99 minutes. At the end of the countdown period an audible signal
will sound.
oUse the timer plus and minus buttons (2) to set the countdown
time.

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oThe timer display will show the countdown time that is being set.
oThe timer display will increase in 1 minute intervals each time
the timer plus button is pressed. If you press and hold the timer
plus button, then the timer display will increase in 10 minute
intervals.
oAfter releasing the timer buttons, the timer display will continue
to flash for 5 seconds and then the countdown will begin
immediately.
oAt the end of the countdown time an audible signal will sound for
30 seconds and the timer display will show “-“.
oWARNING: Any cooking zones which are switched on will
still remain active after the countdown period has
elapsed. You will need to switch the cooking zone and hob
off manually in the normal manner.
The hob timer (linked to a cooking zone mode)
oPress the ON/OFF button (1).
oThe cooking zone indicators will all read “-“.
oPress the plus button for the cooking zone that you want to use.
oAdjust the cooking zone between power levels 1 and 9 using the
plus and minus buttons.
oIMMEDIATELY use the timer plus and minus buttons (2) to set
the countdown time.
oThe timer display will show the countdown time that is being set.
oAfter releasing the timer buttons, the timer display will continue
to flash for 5 seconds and then the countdown will begin
immediately.
oA neon will indicate which of the cooking zones have been linked
to the countdown time.
oAt the end of the countdown time an audible signal will sound for
30 seconds and the timer display will show “—“. The cooking
zone that was linked to the countdown time will switch off
automatically.
oWARNING: Any of the other cooking zones which are
switched on will still remain active after the countdown

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period has elapsed. You will need to switch the other
cooking zones and hob off manually, in the normal
manner.
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 ceramic surface.
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
enamelled 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 as
possible to reduce cooking times.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
top if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob surface. Any
spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.

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oIMPORTANT: The ceramic 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 AN AUTHORISED
SERVICE AGENT IMMEDIATELY.
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 and a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm 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.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Cleaning table
Type of deposit Remove
immediately?
Remove
when the
appliance
has cooled
down?
What should I
use to remove
the deposit?
Sugar or
food/liquid
containing sugar
Yes No Ceramic hob
scraper
Tin foil or plastic Yes No Ceramic hob
scraper

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Fat splashes No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Metallic
discolourations No Yes Ceramic hob cleaner
Water splashes or
water rings No Yes Ceramic hob cleaner
Using a ceramic hob scraper
A ceramic hob scraper will be provided with your appliance. The
following guidelines should be followed when using the ceramic hob
scraper:-
oThe scraper should be placed on the ceramic surface at an angle.
oResidues should be removed by sliding the blade carefully over
the ceramic surface.
oThe ceramic surface should be wiped with a damp cloth and a
small amount of washing up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Using a specialist ceramic 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.

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Installation
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
version of the following.
oAS/NZS 3000:2007 Wiring Regulations
o2010 Electricity Safety Regulations
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:-
o760 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o50 mm clearance around the front, back and sides of the
appliance measured from the cut out.
oIf the hob is positioned so that the right or left hand side of the
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 Hob
1 Ceramic hob scraper
1 Installation and instruction manual
1 Warranty card
4 Fixing brackets
4 Fixing screws
1 Sealing strip

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Installing the appliance
oCut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
IMPORTANT: You must observe the ventilation requirements shown
in the drawing opposite.