Baumatic BMC460BGL User manual

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BMC460BGL / BMC450SS
44 Litre, 46cm high
compact combination
microwave oven

User Manual for your Baumatic
BMC460BGL
BMC450SS
44 Litre, 46cm high
compact combination microwave oven
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 21/02/13
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 9
Specifications 10–12
Product and aperture dimensions 10
Productspecifications 10
Electricaldetails 10
Oven parts and accessories 11
Turntableinstallation 12
Controlpanel 12
Using your microwave oven 13 – 19
Functions 13
Settingtheclock 14
Beforefirstuse 14
Microwavecooking 14-15
Microwavepowerlevelchart 15
Timesettingchart 15
Power level cooking chart 16
Ovencooking 16-18
Fanovencooking 17-18
Grillcooking 16-17
Grill+fancooking 18
Bottom-heat+fancooking 18-19
Preheatingfunction 19
Combination cooking 20 - 29
Microwave and grill cooking 20
Microwave and fan oven cooking 21
Microwave and grill + fan cooking 22
Microwave and bottom-heat cooking 23
Otherfunctions ` 24-25
Auto-cookingmenu 24
Defrostfunction 25
Safetylock 25
Microwave cooking guidelines 26 – 27
Materials you can use in a microwave oven 27
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven 28
Utensilstable 28
Cleaning and maintenance 29 - 30
Theapplianceexterior 29
The appliance interior 29
Turntable and turntable support 29
General cleaning advice 29 - 30
Installation 30 - 33
Electricalconnection 30-31
Aperture and ventilation requirements 32
Fixing the appliance into the housing unit 33
Troubleshooting 34–35
Baumatic consumables 36
Contactdetails 37

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
booklet, please contact the Baumatic Customer Care
ent.
eneral Information
t or housing unit (see the section entitled
liance when the turntable and
nly use ovenware that is suitable for being used in a
microwave should be wiped dry
le materials. If left unattended, they could pose a
your microwave oven, if you
by Baumatic and outlined in this manual should be
where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.
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oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use for
heating food and beverages. It can NOT be used as a
freestanding microwave and must be built in to a standard
kitchen cabine
“Installation”).
oYou should only operate the app
turntable support are in position.
oYou should o
microwave.
oTo prevent corrosion occurring due to moisture/condensation,
the cavity and the door of the
after each use of the appliance.
oThe appliance must not be left unattended if you are heating or
cooking food in containers that are made of paper, plastic or
other flammab
fire hazard.
oIf you notice smoke coming from the appliance, you should keep
the door of the microwave closed and then disconnect it from
your mains supply. DO NOT use
think it is not operating correctly.
Installation
oIMPORTANT: Only the built in/built under installation
sanctioned
followed.
oDo not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place

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oIMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture or housing 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.
oDo not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place
where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.
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, or by placing adjacent
cabinet materials closer than 4mm to the appliance, will be the
liability of the owner.
oFor use in leisure accommodation vehicles, please refer to
the appropriate information given in the installation instructions
for this appliance.
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.
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.
Service
oYour microwave complies with all relevant safety standards. In
order for it to continue to operate safely, only an engineer that
is approved by the Baumatic Customer Care Department
should work on the appliance.
oIMPORTANT: It is dangerous for a non qualified person to work
on the appliance, in particular if they remove the cover that
provides protection against exposure to microwave energy.
oIf you notice that the door seal, door surfaces, power cord and
plug are damaged. You should stop using the appliance,
disconnect it from the mains supply and contact the Baumatic
Customer Care Department.
oOnly genuine Baumatic spare parts should be fitted to your
appliance. These can be obtained from the Baumatic Spares
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Warning and safety instructions
oThis appliance complies with all current European safety
legislation. Baumatic do wish to emphasise that this compliance
does not remove the fact that the appliance surfaces will
become hot during use and retain heat after operation.
oDO NOT place anything between the door and the door frame.
oDO NOT store anything that is flammable inside of the
microwave. When it is switched on, the items could catch fire.
oDO NOT switch the appliance on if there is no food or liquid
inside of the microwave. If you run the microwave whilst it is
empty, there is a chance that it will overload.
oThe door seals and the door surfaces should ALWAYS be kept
clean and free from debris.
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.
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.
oIMPORTANT: This appliance should only be operated by adults.
You SHOULD NOT allow young children to use the microwave
without supervision. Older children should only operate the
appliance if they have been thoroughly instructed on how to use
the microwave and the consequences of improper usage.
General Safety
oDo not allow electrical fittings or cables to come into contact
with areas on the appliance that get hot.
oDo not use the appliance to heat the room it is located in.
oDo not use the appliance to dry paper, textiles or animals.
oDo not install the appliance next to curtains or soft furnishings.
oDo not use the appliance to heat unopened bottles or cans etc.

oDo not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This
oven is especially designed to heat. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
oDo not heat cooking oil or liquid containing alcohol, as there is
the chance of spontaneous combustion.
oDo not boil eggs or similar foods in their shells, otherwise they
may burst. It is possible to poach eggs in your microwave,
providing you prick the yolks first.
oDo not attempt to lift or move cooking appliances by using the
oven door, as this may cause damage to the appliance or result
in injury to the person lifting the appliance.
Cleaning
oCleaning of the oven should be carried out on a regular basis.
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
oIMPORTANT: The appliance must be disconnected from the
mains before following the cleaning procedure.
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a
suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
oBaumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as a result of improper
use or installation of this appliance.
oHeat, steam and moisture will be created during use of the
appliance, take care to avoid injury and ensure that the room is
adequately ventilated. If the appliance is going to be used for
prolonged periods of time, then additional ventilation may be
required.
oPlease consult with your qualified installer if you are in any doubt
about the amount of ventilation that you will require.
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Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
- 2006/95/EC regarding “low voltage”
- 2004/108/EC regarding “electromagnetic disturbances”
- Regulation (EC) N° 1935/2004 regarding “materials in contact with
food”
oThe above directives comply with 93/68/EEC regarding CE
marking.
oThe manufacturer declares that the oven 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.

Specifications
Product dimensions Aperture dimensions
Height: 454.5 mm Height: 450 mm (built in)
Width: 594 mm 458+2 mm MIN
(built under)Depth: 568 mm
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 550 mm MIN
Product specifications
o9 cooking functions
o15 auto functions
o5 power levels
oLED temperature and function display
oKnob and touch control operation
oSafety lock
oCapacity: 44 litres
oMicrowave output: 900 W
oGrill output: 1750 W
oHot air output: 1750 W
Standard accessories
oShort grill rack
oLong grill rack
oTrivet (For use as a base shelf for oven cooking, or to be used
with the GTR46 glass tray)
Optional extra
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oGTR46 Glass tray

Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Fuse Rating: 16 AMP
Electrical Connection Rating: 3.35 kW
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 for your oven can be
located by opening the microwave oven door and looking on the right
hand side of the chassis.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ………………………………
Oven parts and accessories
1) Control panel
2) Grill element
3) Oven light
4) Door glass
5) Hinge
6) Turntable shaft
7) Short grill rack
8) Long grill rack
9) Enamel tray
10) Trivet
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Turntable installation
oNEVER place the enamel tray upside down. The enamel tray
movement should never be restricted.
oThe tray must ALWAYS be used during microwave or combination
cooking.
oAll food and containers of food should ALWAYS be placed on the
enamel tray when microwave or combination cooking.
oWhen cooking using an oven function only (excluding the grill),
place the trivet provided over the enamel tray to use as the
shelf/base.
oIf the tray cracks or breaks DO NOT USE IT and contact the
Spares department to order a new one.
Control Panel
1) Cooking function selection dial
2) Microwave power / weight setting button
3) Pre-heating function button
4) ON / OFF button
5) Temperature setting / Auto menu setting button
6) Timer button
7) Start / stop button
8) Adjustment dial
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Using your microwave oven
WARNING: The accessible surface may be hot during operation
and for a period of time afterwards.
Functions:
Function Mode
Microwave Microwave Use the microwave function to cook
and reheat vegetables, potatoes, rice,
fish and meat.
Fan oven With fan oven cooking you can prepare
meals in the same way as you do with
a normal oven. The microwave is not
activated. You are advised to preheat
the oven before placing food into the
oven.
Grill with
fan Use this function to roast meals evenly and at the same time give the meal a
brown crust.
Grill The grill is highly suitable to cook thin
pieces of meat and fish
Heating
Fan oven
and bottom
heat
Use this function to roast big pieces of
meat and pizza.
Fan oven Use this function to roast food quickly.
Grill with
fan
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Grill
Use these functions to cook meals
quickly and at the same time give the
food a brown crust (also au gratin).
The microwave and the grill are
activated at the same time. The
microwave is cooking and the grill is
roasting.
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Combination
Fan oven
and bottom to roast big pieces of
meat and pizza.
heat
Use this function
Auto-programs P01 – P13 Automatic cooking programs.
Defrost d01 + d02 Defrost function

Setting the clock
oWhen your appliance is connected to the power supply for the first
time, the LED display will show 00:00 and an audible signal will
sound once.
oUse the adjustment dial (8) to adjust the current time. You can
adjust the hour time between 00:00 – 23:59.
oWhen the display shows the correct time, release all buttons and in
a few seconds the time will be set.
IMPORTANT: If the clock is not set, the oven will not function.
IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE TIME AFTER IT HAS
BEEN INITIALLY SET, YOU MUST DISCONNECT THE OVEN FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY AND WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE
RECONNECTING. THEN FOLLOW THE STEPS ABOVE.
Before first use
oTo remove any residue from the oven that may have been left from
the manufacturing process, you should place a cup that is half filled
with water in the microwave.
oSet the microwave on its highest power level for 2 minutes.
oThe oven cavity and outside of the appliance should be cleaned with
warm soapy water, using either a sponge or soft cloth. No abrasive
cleaners should be used. The appliance should be thoroughly dried
afterwards.
Microwave cooking
oOnce the clock has been set, your microwave is then ready
to use.
oCheck that the turntable and enamel tray are correctly assembled
in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oPress the ON / OFF button (4) once and the LED display will show
the default mode of 900W and a time of 01:00.
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oTurn the adjustment dial (8) to set the cooking time. The
maximum time is 90 minutes or 30 minutes for full 900W power.
oOnce the cooking time that you require appears on the LED display,
press the microwave power button (2) to change the power setting.
oTurn the adjustment dial (8) to set the cooking power that you
require. You can select from the power levels shown in the table
below:
Power 100%
80% 50% 30% 20%
Display 900W 700W 450W 300W 100W
oTo set a cooking time longer than 30 minutes on a lower power
setting, first press the microwave power button (2) and use the
adjustment dial (8) to choose a lower power level. You can then
press the timer button (6) and use the adjustment dial (8) to set
any length of time up to 90 minutes.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and your microwave will start to
heat.
oAt the end of the cooking time, your microwave will give an audible
signal and the LED display will return to showing the time of day.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the microwave and the food that you
have been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be
taken when removing items from the microwave. We would
recommend that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave, you should
make sure that the door is closed.
Time setting chart
When you are setting a cooking time, the clock will count in the
following time intervals.
Time period being set Time intervals
0 – 1 minute 1 seconds
1 – 5 minutes 10 seconds
5 – 15 minutes 30 seconds
15 – 60 minutes 1 minute
60 – 90 minutes 5 minutes

Power level cooking chart
Power level Food
900 W oBoiling water
oReheating
oCooking chicken, fish and vegetables
700 W oReheating
oCooking mushrooms and shellfish
oCooking dishes containing eggs and cheese
450 W oCooking rice and soup
300 W oDefrosting
oMelting chocolate and butter
100 W oDefrosting sensitive / delicate foods
oDefrosting irregularly-shaped foods
oSoftening ice-cream
oAllowing dough to rise
This table should be regarded as only a guide. The power level
requirement can vary depending on factors such as food
weight, size and quality.
Oven cooking
Fan oven cooking allows you to operate your microwave like a
traditional oven. The appliance does not use microwaves to cook the
food and the cavity should be preheated before food is placed
inside of it. Please refer to the ‘preheating function’ section on page
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IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the
appliance is shut securely when in use.
oTurn the cooking function selection dial (1) once clockwise to
choose the oven/heating cooking mode.
oTurn the adjustment dial (8) to select the fan oven function. The
default temperature set is 180°C.
IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10
seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed.
oPress the temperature setting button (5) to alter the temperature.
Use the adjustment dial (8) to select a temperature from 50 –
230°C. The maximum temperature is 230°C and the minimum
temperature is 50°C.
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oPress the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default
time set is 10 minutes. Use the adjustment dial (8) to set the
required cooking time. The maximum time is 5 hours.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and your microwave oven will start
to cook.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the oven and the food that you have
been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be taken
when removing items from the cavity. We would recommend
that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the cavity, you should make
sure that the door is closed.
Grill cooking
oTurn the cooking function selection dial (1) once clockwise
to select oven/heating cooking mode.
oTurn the adjustment dial (8) to select the grill cooking
function. The MAX power level will be set as a default.
IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10
seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed.
oPress the temperature setting button (5) to set the power level.
Use the adjustment dial (8) to select the power level you require.
There are 3 power levels with 3 as the MAX and 1 as the MIN.
oPress the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default
time set is 10 minutes. Use the adjustment dial (8) to select the
required cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and your microwave will start to
grill.
IMPORTANT: If the cavity temperature is higher than 160
degrees in the first 10 minutes, the oven will automatically
change to a lower power level.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the microwave and the food that you
have been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be
taken when removing items from the microwave. We would
recommend that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave oven, you
should make sure that the door is closed.
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Grill + fan cooking
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oTurn the cooking function selection dial (1) once clockwise to
select oven/heating cooking mode.
oUse the adjustment dial (8) to select the grill fan function. The
default temperature set is 180°C.
IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10
seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed.
oPress the temperature setting button (5) to change the
temperature. Turn the adjustment dial (8) to select the required
temperature from 100 - 230°C increasing in 5°C intervals. The
maximum temperature is 230°C and the minimum temperature is
100°C.
oPress the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default
time set is 10 minutes. Turn the adjustment dial (8) to select the
required cooking time. The maximum time is 5 hours.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and the oven will begin to heat.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the oven and the food that you have
been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be taken
when removing items from the cavity. We would recommend
that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the cavity, you should make
sure that the door is closed.
Bottom-heat & fan cooking
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oTurn the cooking function selection dial (1) once clockwise to
select oven/heating cooking mode.
oUse the adjustment dial (8) to select the bottom–heat & fan
function. The default temperature set is 180°C.
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IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10
seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed.
oPress the temperature setting button (5) to change the
temperature. Turn the adjustment dial (8) to select the required
temperature from 100 - 230°C increasing in 5°C intervals. The
maximum temperature is 230°C and the minimum temperature is
100°C.
oPress the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default
time set is 10 minutes. Turn the adjustment dial (8) to set the
required cooking time. The maximum time is 5 hours.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and the oven will begin to cook.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the oven and the food that you
have been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be
taken when removing items from the cavity. We would
recommend that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the cavity, you should make
sure that the door is closed.
Preheating function
Some of the conventional oven cooking functions will require a
preheating cycle beforehand to ensure the oven is properly heated
before food is introduced into the cavity.
oAfter selecting the required oven function and temperature as
outlined in the “Oven Cooking” instructions on the previous pages,
press the preheating function button (3).
oPress the start / stop button (7) to begin the preheating part of the
cooking process.
NOTE: The oven timer will not start the countdown as this is
only the preheating function. However there will be a
temperature bar at the top of the LED display which will show
the pre-heat progress.
IMPORTANT: If the door is opened during this process, the
preheating function will be cancelled.
oWhen the required temperature is reached, an alarm will sound 3
times. To silence the alarm, press the start / stop button (7). The
oven heating and alarm will turn off automatically after 2 hours.
oPlace your food to the oven and Press the start / stop button (7) to
begin the cooking part of the selected function.

Combination cooking
Microwave and grill cooking
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oTurn the cooking function selection dial (1) twice clockwise
to select combination cooking mode. When the microwave
symbol and the cooking symbol appear on the LED display
this means the oven has entered the correct mode.
oUse the adjustment dial to select the grill function. The
default power set is MAX.
IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10
seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed.
oPress the temperature setting button (5) to change the grill
temperature. Use the adjustment dial (8) to select the desired
power level for the grill. There are 3 power levels with MAX as the
third and MIN as the first.
oPress the microwave power button (2) to change the power level
for the microwave. Use the adjustment dial (8) to set a power level
from the following choices: 700W – 450W – 300W – 100W.
oPress the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default
time set is 10 minutes. Use the adjustment dial (8) to set the
required cooking time. The maximum time is 90 minutes.
oPress the start / stop button (7) and the oven will begin cooking.
IMPORTANT: The inside of the oven and the food that you have
been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be taken
when removing items from the cavity. We would recommend
that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the cavity, you should make
sure that the door is closed.
NOTE: It is safe to use the supplied grill stands with this
function.
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