Baumatic BHS600.5-SS User manual

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BHS600.5-SS/BL/W
60cm 4 Solid plate
electric hob

User Manual for your Baumatic
BHS600.5-SS/BL/W
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.
JW 05/07/13
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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
Usingthehob 9 - 12
Beforefirstuse 9
Controlknobs 10
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 10
Hob guidelines 10 – 11
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 will retain heat after
use. Use caution when using the appliance 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 use of the appliance by a
ponsible for their safety.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.
t
with
he manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the
Baumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to
person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of
thi
on
935/2004/CE 90/128/EEC This appliance is suitable to come in
uilt using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be installed in accordance
e. This appliance must be used
by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
knocks from
oss it.
Pans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged.
hould not be switched on without cookware placed
ware 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
Installa ion
This appliance must be correctly installed by a
suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
t
specific section of this booklet that refers to
installation.
s appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-2006/95/CE General Regulations / Low tensi
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contact with food
-2004/108/CE Electromagnetic compatibility
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob is b
with the standards currently in forc
To avoid damaging your appliance
oThe hob surface can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
oThe edge of the hob surface can be damaged by
cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases may
scratch the hob surface if they are dragged acr
o
oCooking zones s
on it. Also the cook

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peS cifications
Depth: 485 mm
560 mm
m)
kW standard plate (Ø 15 mm)
rd plate
E) Power on indicator light
F) Control knobs
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 510 mm
Width: 580 mm Width:
Height: 52 mm
Product specifications:
1 x 2.00 kW rapid plate (Ø 188 mm)o
o1 x 1.50 kW standard plate (Ø 188 m
o2 x 1.00 5
Cooktop layout
A)
B)2.00 kW rapid plate 1.00 kW standard plate
C)
D)1.50 kW standard plate 1.00 kW standa

Electrical details
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Rated Voltage: ble pole switched fused
ax Rated Inputs: 5.50 kW
ains Supply Lead: 3 core x 4.0 mm² (not supplied)
ur hob is located on
e underneath of the appliance. Therefore it is a good idea to record
pliance.
ate of Purchase ……………………………….
220-240 Vac 50-60 Hz
Supply Connection: 30A (dou
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
M
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 yo
th
this information before you install your ap
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
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Using the hob
Before
MPORTANT: You should clean the hob surface and solid
help to eliminate any new
smell that exists and evaporate any humidity that has formed on
ng this burn off process, an appropriately sized
saucepan containing cold water should be placed on the zone in
oDo not burn off more than one zone at a time.
first use
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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
the heating elements during transit.
oWhen doi
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All operations are performed by means of the 4 control knobs
heating level. The numbers around the
outside of each control knob indicates the power level that you
oA marking next to each control knob indicates which zone that it
controls.
witching on a zo
ntrol knob of the zone that you wish to cook on
clockwise or anticlockwise until it reaches the power level that
king zone can be adjusted between 1 and 6, one being
the coolest zone setting and seven being the hottest zone
oWhen you have finished cooking, make sure that you turn the
control knob to the “0” (off) position.
Control knobs
othat 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
have set the zone to.
S ne and setting a power level
oTurn the co
you desire.
oEach coo
setting.

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irst few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
The hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre
on these
zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the same
You should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
Before use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean
be slightly concave, as
they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type
e will be a great loss of
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread to
Always cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to
ob surface. Any spillages should
be wiped up immediately, however this may not prevent the hob
owever it is not
unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially if pointed or hard
MES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE BAUMATIC
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
Hob guidelines
oThe f
use.
oand power.
oThe positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked
on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly
diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
oscratch the solid plates.
oand dry.
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
oThe best
bottoms.
oIf these rules are not followed, then ther
the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
oPreferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat.
oreduce cooking times.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob top
if it comes into contact with the h
surface from becoming damaged.
oIMPORTANT: The hob surface is tough; h
objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECO

Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and maintenance operations must only
be carried out when the hob is cool.
The appl
mains su
iance should be disconnected from your
pply before commencing any cleaning
n
easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
till warm, you should take care not to burn yourself if
hing
with a clean cloth.
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.
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 with
water and a little washing up liquid.
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
surface is s
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth and a little was
up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface
oIf the hob surface is made from stainless steel, then a suitable
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oIf something is spilt onto the plate itself, then it can be removed
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
d at larger supermarkets and hardware
stores. The manufacturer’s instructions should be followed when
T: If the solid plates are not maintained
regularly with olive oil or a hotplate conditioner, then they
may rust.
o
Maintaining the solid plates
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
smoke.
oAlternatively you can use a hotplate conditioner; these products
can normally be foun
using these products.
oIMPORTAN
Installati n
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
ualified person, in accordance with the current
version of the following.
UK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European
oBuilding Regulations (issued by the Department of the
Building Standards (issued by the Scottish Development
oElectricity At Work Regulations.
q
oNorm Replacements.
Environment).
oDepartment).
oIEE Wiring Regulations.

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e rise of 100°C above the
ambient temperature of the room it is located in,
depending on size) or 600 mm worktop that is at least 30
m thick. The following minimum clearance distances must be
o700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
o50 mm clearance between the back of the hob surface and the
f a kitchen unit. There must
be a gap of at least 150 mm between the side of the hob and the
kitchen unit.
hen unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
hin the packaging:
d instruction manual
fixing brackets
Sealing strip
Position
ng
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperatur
during periods of use.
This appliance is classified as Class 3 and therefore is to be built into a
kitchen unit (
m
observed:-
horizontal surface above it.
o50 mm clearance around the sides and front of the appliance.
wall behind it, 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 o
vertical surface of the
Unpacking the appliance
W
are contained wit
1 Baumatic hob
1 Installation an
1 Guarantee card
4 Fixing screws
4
1

Installing the appliance
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corresponds with the drawing
requirements shown in
the drawing opposite.
oIMPORTANT:
against the ap
from the ape if it needs to be
serviced.
oCut a hole in the worktop that
shown above.
oIMPORTANT: You must
observe the ventilation
Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance
erture. This will make it difficult to remove the hob
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ure that these holes are
not blocked by the work top, when you
opposite).
and
ioned mat.
oThe supplied brackets need to be fitted to
oPlace a bracket onto each corner, ensuring that the outer hole
oFasten the bracket to the corner of the hob with a screw.
le on the outer edge of the
bracket but do not fully tighten.
e cut out.
oWhen the hob is correctly positioned, tighten the long screws to
oIMPORTANT: There are ventilation
holes around the outside of the hob.
YOU MUST ens
put the hob into position (see drawing
oCarefully turn the hob upside down
place it on a cush
each of the four corners on the underside of
the hob.
lines up with the hole on the corner of the hob.
oPlace the long screw into the fixing ho
oCarefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you hav
fix the hob securely in the aperture hole. These screws MUST
be securely tightened.

Electrical connection
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Cable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 4.0 mm² (Type RR-F <HAR>
his product.
pply voltage
marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply
ply
follows:
Neutral
reen and yellow Earth
othe appliance’s mains lead may not
orrespond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
n wire must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
ive), or coloured red.
YOUR HOB IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND PERMANENT
INSTALLATION.
omarked).
oThe mains cable is not supplied with t
oBefore connecting the appliance, make sure that the su
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 com
with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
oWARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
oThe hob must be wired into a 30A 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
Brown Live
Blue
G
As the colours of the wires in
c
your spur box, please proceed as follows:
The brow
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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
completed, no stray strands or cut wire
should be present. The cord clamp must be secured over the outer
sheath.
Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a
similar type must be
tly
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green and
yellow.
oWhen the connection is
osuitably qualified person. A power lead of a
used in replacement. The cable must be able to withstand
temperatures of 120°C.
yM appliance isn’t working correc
oThe cookin
g zones are not functioning or will not switch on.
*Check that the mains electrical supply to the appliance is correct
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.
and working. Check the mains fuse.
oA humming sound is heard when a cooking zone is
selected.
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IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out
harge.
d
the appliance or your kitchen, then they will not complete a
his includes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
td. has been completed.
lease refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the
arranty card that you receive with the appliance.
MPORTANT: Baumatic Ltd. operates a policy of continuous
provement and reserves the right to adjust and modify its
roducts without prior notification.
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
c
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 cause
to
repair.
T
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 L
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Baumatic Consumables
oBC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200 g)
oBC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwasher (200 g)
er (250 ml)
oBC004 Oven Cleaner (250 ml)
General Purpose Cloth
oBC008 Microwave Cover
o order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244
oBC003 Ceramic Hob Clean
oBC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250 ml)
oBC007 E-Cloth –
T
nd quote the product code. You can also order online from
shop.baumatic.co.uk
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