Baumatic BHS320.55SS User manual

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BHS320.5SS
30cm 2 Solid plate
electric hob

User Manual for your Baumatic
BHS320.5SS
30cm 2 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 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 – 8
Specifications 8 - 9
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Electricaldetails 9
Hobsurfacelayout 9
Usingthehob 10 - 12
Beforefirstuse 10
Controlknobs 10
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 10
Hob guidelines 11 – 12
Cleaning and maintenance 12 - 13
Cleaning the hob top 12
Aftereachuse 12
Using a specialist hob cleaner 13
Maintaining the solid plates 13
Installation 13 - 18
Positioning 14
Unpacking the appliance 14
Installing the appliance 15 – 16
Electrical connection 16 - 17
Connecting the mains supply cable 17 – 18
Replacing the mains supply cable 18
My appliance isn’t working correctly 18 – 19
Baumatic consumables 20
Contactdetails 23

Environmental note
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses 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 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
lease contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
usehold use and for the
he ambient temperature of the room it is located in,
r discolouration at temperatures below the
ntion of this temperature limit, will be the liability of the
uarantee. The foregoing does not affect your
ent of Baumatic Ltd. will
ld not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
be kept away from the
matic service
engineers or their authorised service agents.
booklet, p
General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic hoocooking 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
100°C above t
whilst in use.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly
prone to heat damage o
guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contrave
owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or mechanical
defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted in Baumatic’s
Conditions Of G
statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreem
invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
You shouosurface.
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
appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
Repairs may only be carried out by Bauo

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e at any time.During and after use, all surfaces
under close supervision at all
nce when
Child Safety
oBaumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children are
prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to
touch the applianc
will become hot.
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the kitchen,
please ensure that they are kept
times.
Older children should only be allowed to utilise the appliaosupervised.
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 it from
your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric shock
occurring.
This appliance will become hot during use and retain heat
use of the appliance by a
ponsible for their safety.
afterwards. Use caution to avoid being burned.
oThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
person res
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
at and oil the appliance should not be
a risk of burns being caused.
You should not allow the electrical connection cables to come intoocontact 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 f
left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after use.

Cleaning
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IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it should
Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning
to clean the appliance.
a
ith the
manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the specific
sponsibility for injury or damage,
to person or property, as a result of improper use or
e.
eclaration of conformity an Directives:
ral Regulations / Low tension
is suitable to come in
ontact with food
lled in accordance
with the standards currently in force. This appliance must be used
poses only.
face can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
y
and not dragged.
Cooking zones should not be switched on without cookware placed
on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
obe disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
ofollowing the cleaning procedure.
oequipment
Inst
llation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably
qualified person, strictly in accordance w
section of this booklet that refers to installation.
Baumatic Ltd. declines any re
installation of this applianc
D
This appliance complies with the following Europe
-2006/95/CE Gene
-1935/2004/CE 90/128/EEC This appliance
c
-2004/108/CE Electromagnetic compatibility
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be insta
by a trained person for domestic pur
To avoid damaging your appliance
oThe hob sur
oThe edge of the hob surface can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases ma
scratch the hob surface if they are dragged across it.
oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface
o

Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 510 mm Depth: 480 mm
260 mm
o1 x 1.50 kW rapid plate (Ø 155 mm)
o1 x 1.50 kW standard plate (Ø 188 mm)
Width: 290 mm Width:
Height: 52 mm
Product specifications:
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Hob surface layout
m)
5 mm)
cator light
D) Control knob
lectrical details
Supply Connection: used
h 3mm contact gap)
ains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm² (not supplied)
good idea to record
is information before you install your appliance.
odel Number ……………………………….
erial Number ……………………………….
ate of Purchase ……………………………….
A) 1.50 kW standard plate (Ø 188 m
B) 1.50 kW rapid plate (Ø 15
C) Power on indi
E
Rated Voltage: 220-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz
13A (double pole switched f
outlet wit
Max Rated Inputs: 3.00 kW
M
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
th
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S
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sing the hobU
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the hob surface and solid
umidity that has formed on
containing cold water should be placed on the zone in
n off more than one zone at a time.
2 control knobs
l knob indicates the power level that you
next to each control knob indicates which zone that it
anticlockwise until it reaches the power level that
seven being
knob anti-clockwise, to the 0 position.
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 h
the heating elements during transit.
oWhen doing this burn off process, an appropriately sized
saucepan
question.
oDo not bur
Control knobs
All operations are performed by means of theothat can be found on the front 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 contro
have set the zone to.
oA marking
controls.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level
oTurn the control knob of the zone that you wish to cook on,
clockwise or
you desire.
oEach cooking zone can be adjusted
between 1 and 6, one being the
coolest zone setting and
the hottest zone setting.
oWhen you have finished cooking,
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ob guidelines
g smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
The hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre.
e same
diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
cepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the solid plates.
e, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean
and dry.
surface of the hob. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type
bottoms.
saucepan, will spread to
the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
Preferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat.
s and potatoes, etc., in as little water to
reduce cooking times.
r this may not prevent the hob
surface from becoming damaged.
if pointed or hard
objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
E BAUMATIC
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
H
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burnin
o
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 th
oYou should not use sau
oBefore us
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
they expand when hot and lie flat on the
oThe best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
enamelled
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the
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oAlways cook vegetable
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, howeve
oIMPORTANT: The hob surface is tough; however it is not
unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially
oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance operations must only
pply before commencing any cleaning
Cleaning
remove any residues with
ce;
to burn yourself if
ppliance over with a damp cloth and a little washing
ss steel, then a suitable
urface of the hob to
change colour over a period of time.
be carried out when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains su
process.
the hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should
water and a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surfa
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
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
oWipe the a
up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
oIf the hob surface is made from stainle
stainless steel cleaner should be used.
oIMPORTANT: If a stainless steel cleaner is not used
regularly, then it is possible for the s

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aintaining the solid plates
ved
using a soft brush, plastic or nylon scourer and warm water.
e next time the plate is used, it may produce a little
smoke.
rer’s instructions should be followed when
using these products.
ith olive oil or a hotplate conditioner, then they
may rust.
Installation
M
oIf something is spilt onto the plate itself, then it can be remo
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. Th
oAlternatively you can use a hotplate conditioner; these products
can normally be found at larger supermarkets and hardware
stores. The manufactu
oIMPORTANT: If the solid plates are not maintained
regularly w
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
ersion of the following.
afety Standards or their European
Norm Replacements.
ulations (issued by the Department of the
Environment).
ndards (issued by the Scottish Development
Department).
oIEE Wiring Regulations.
oElectricity At Work Regulations.
v
oUK Regulations and S
oBuilding Reg
oBuilding Sta

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ositioning
of the room it is located in,
during periods of use.
The following minimum clearance distances must be
bserved:-
surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o50 mm clearance around the sides and front of the appliance.
ce between the back of the hob surface and the
wall behind it.
n the side of the hob and the
vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
npacking the appliance
echeck that the following items
re contained within the packaging:
nstruction manual
s
Sealing strip
P
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature rise of 100°C above the
ambient temperature
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 38
mm thick.
o
o700 mm between the hob
o50 mm clearan
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 betwee
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When unpacking the appliance pleas
a
1 Baumatic hob
1 Installation and i
1 Guarantee card
4 Fixing screws
4 fixing bracket
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nstalling the appliance
the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
n in the
drawing opposite.
aperture in future, particularly if it needs to be
I
oCut a hole in
oIMPORTANT: You must
observe the ventilation
requirements show
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
serviced.

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.
oThe supplied brackets need to be fitted to
each of the four corners on the underside of
the hob.
oPlace a bracket onto each corner, ensuring that the outer hole
lines up with the hole on the corner of the hob.
oFasten the bracket to the corner of the hob with a screw.
oPlace the long screw into the fixing hole on the outer edge of the
bracket but do not fully tighten.
oCarefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you have cut out.
oWhen the hob is correctly positioned, tighten the long screws to
fix the hob securely in the aperture hole. These screws MUST
be securely tightened.
1. Worktop
2. Screw
3. Bracket
4. Hob
5. Seal
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Electrical connection
YOUR HOB IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oCable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 1.5 mm² (Type RR-F <HAR>
marked).
oBefore connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply
voltage marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains
supply voltage.
oWe recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified
electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and who will
comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
oWARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
oThe hob must be wired into a 13A double pole switched fused
spur outlet, having 3 mm contact separation and placed in an
easily accessible position adjacent to the appliance. The spur
outlet must still be accessible even when your hob is located in
its housing.
oThe wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur box, please proceed as follows:
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
(live), or coloured red.
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The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green
and yellow.
oWhen the connection is completed, no stray strands or cut wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the
outer sheath.
oBroken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a
suitably qualified person. A power lead of a similar type must be
used in replacement. The cable must be able to withstand
temperatures of 120°C.
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.

IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact the
Customer Care Department on telephone number
[phone].
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 they 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 that appear on the
warranty card that you receive with the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Baumatic Ltd. operates a policy of continuous
improvement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its
products without prior notification.
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Baumatic Consumables
oBC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200 g)
oBC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwasher (200 g)
oBC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250 ml)
oBC004 Oven Cleaner (250 ml)
oBC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250 ml)
oBC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth
oBC008 Microwave Cover
To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244
and quote the product code. You can also order online from
eshop.baumatic.co.uk