Baumatic BHC605 User manual

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BHC605
60cm touch control
ceramic hob

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User Manual for your Baumatic
BHC605
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.
GS 28/02/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 –8
Specifications 8 –10
Ceramic hob layout 9
Control panel layout 10
Using the ceramic hob 10 - 14
Before first use 10
Touch controls 10
Switching the hob top on 11
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 11
Switching off a zone 11
Switching off the hob 12
Residual heat indicator 12
Locking the hob top 12 - 13
The hob timer 13
Setting a countdown time 13 - 14
Safety cut-off 14
Hob guidelines 14 –15
Cleaning and maintenance 16 - 17
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 16
After each use 16
Cleaning table 16
Using a ceramic hob scraper 17
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 17
Installation 18 - 23
Positioning 18
Unpacking the appliance 18 - 19
Installing the appliance 19 –20
Electrical connection 21
Connecting the mains supply cable 21 - 22
Replacing the mains supply cable 23
My appliance isn’t working correctly 23 –24
Baumatic consumables 25
Contact details 26

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Environmental note
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses 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 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 Customer Care
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
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 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 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.
Make 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.
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:
-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.
Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Height: 52 mm Depth: 495 mm
Width: 590 mm Width: 565 mm
Depth: 520 mm
Product specifications:
o2 x 1.80 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 200 mm)
o2 x 1.20 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 160 mm)
oFront touch control operation
o4 individual residual heat indicators
oSafety lock
oTimer
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)

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Max Rated Inputs: 5.50 –6.60 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 4 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) 1.20 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 160 mm)
2) 1.80 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 200 mm)

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Control panel layout
1. Safety lock button
2. Cooking zone minus button
3. Cooking zone indicator
4. Cooking zone plus button
5. Timer minus button
6. Timer display
7. Timer indicator
8. Timer plus button
9. ON/OFF 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.
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.

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Switching the hob top on
oPress the ON/OFF button (9) to switch on the
appliance.
oThe hob will beep once and all of the cooking
zone indicators will light briefly, then go out.
oThis means that the hob has entered stand-by mode.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level
IMPORTANT: A zone must be selected within 2 minutes of switching
the hob on.
oPress the cooking zone plus button (4)
of the zone that you want to use.
oAdjust the zone between power levels 1 and 9, using the plus
(4) and minus (2) buttons. By holding down either of these
buttons, the value on the zone indicator (3) will adjust up or
down.
Switching off a zone
oPress the cooking zone minus button
(2) of the zone that you want to switch
off.
oHold the button down until the number
in the cooking zone indicator reaches
“0”. After a few seconds, the zone will
switch off automatically.
oThe letter “H”will show in the cooking zone indicator (3), (see
the section on the “residual heat indicator”on the next page).

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Switching off the hob
oOnce you have switched off all of the cooking
zones, you should turn off the hob.
oPress the ON/OFF button (9).
oIt is possible to turn the hob off at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (9).
oThe hob will switch off automatically after 2 minutes, if none of
the zones are in use.
Residual heat indicator
oAfter a zone is switched off, the corresponding
cooking zone indicator (3) will show a flashing
letter “H”. This means that the zone has not been
switched off for more than 35 minutes since last
use. Therefore it is more likely that the
temperature of the zone is still hot enough to cause injury.
oAfter 35 minutes, from the zone being switched off, the letter
“H”will go out.
oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if the
mains supply to the product is cut.
oIT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO BURN YOURSELF ON A HOB
ZONE, EVEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF IT HAS
DROPPED BELOW 60°C.
Locking the hob top
oThe whole hob top can be locked by
pressing the safety lock button (1)
whilst the appliance is switched on.
oThe timer display (6) will show “L0”to
indicate that the safety lock feature has
been activated.

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oWhen the safety lock has been switched on, it will disable any of
the other buttons on the control panel, apart from the ON/OFF
button (8).
oTo disable the safety lock feature, you should press and hold the
safety lock button (1) again. The “L0”symbol will disappear
from the timer display (6) and you are then able to adjust the
power of any zone on the hob top.
The hob timer
Your hob has a timer which can be assigned to a cooking zone and will
countdown a period of time between 1 and 99 minutes. At the end of
the countdown period the selected cooking zone will turn off.
oSelect a cooking zone by pressing the plus or minus button of
the corresponding zone.
oSet the required countdown time using the timer plus (8) and
minus (5) buttons. Once the desired time is shown on the
display, release all buttons and the timer will be set after 5
seconds.
oA red dot will appear in the relevant cooking zone indicator.
oWhen the cooking timer has expired, the selected cooking zone
will switch off automatically.
oThe timer can only be assigned to one cooking zone at a
time.
Setting a countdown time
The hob timer can be used as a minute minder at any time without
affecting the cooking process or power setting.
oTo set a minute minder countdown, press the timer plus (8) or
minus (5) button so the timer display shows “00”.

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oUse the timer plus and minus buttons to adjust the time by 10
minutes.
oOnce the desired time is set, release all buttons and after 5
seconds the timer countdown will be set.
oThe timer display will show the remaining countdown time.
oWhen the set time is reached, a buzzer will sound for 30 seconds
and the timer display will show “- -“.
oTo cancel a countdown time that is in progress, press the timer
plus and minus buttons simultaneously.
IMPORTANT: Once a set countdown time has expired,
any cooking zones that are in use will continue to function.
The minute minder does not switch the cooking zones off.
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 8
2 8
3 8
4 4
5 4
6 4
7 2
8 2
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.
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.

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oThe worktop is fitted with cooking areas of different diameter
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 diameter 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 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.
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 THE CUSTOMER
CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.

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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.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. However 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
Fat splashes No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Metallic
discolouration
No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Water splashes or
water rings
No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner

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Using a ceramic hob scraper
Your appliance will be provided with a hob scraper. The following
guidelines should also 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 that has
been placed in warm water mixed with 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 a 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.
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.
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:-
o700 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 Baumatic hob
1 Ceramic hob scraper
1 Installation and instruction manual
1 Baumatic guarantee card
4 Fixing brackets
4 Fixing screws

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

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oIMPORTANT: 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).
oCarefully turn the hob upside down and
place it on a cushioned mat.
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.
oCarefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you have cut out.
oThere are holes on the base or the sides of the hob that you can
fix the four brackets to. There are three holes in each one of the
brackets.
oYou should place the
bracket on the
underneath of the hob,
in a position that is
appropriate for the
aperture that you have
cut out. Using the
screws provided, fix
the bracket to the hob.
These screws MUST be
securely tightened.