Baumatic BMC461SS User manual

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BMC461SS
46 cm High compact
combination microwave
oven

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User Manual for your Baumatic
BMC461SS
46 cm 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 15/03/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
mportant safety information 5 – 9
Specifications 10–12
Product and aperture dimensions 10
Product specifications 10-11
Standard accessories 11
Electrical details 11
Control panel 12
Using your microwave oven 13–1
Functions 13
Turning the appliance on 14
Initial set up 14-15
Setting the clock 15
The oven light 16
The safety lock 16-17
Changing the operating language 17
Before first use 17-1
Timer functions 1 -22
Setting the minute minder 1
Setting the cooking time 19-20
Setting the end of cooking time 20-21
Setting the delayed cooking time 21-22
Selecting a cooking function 22-33
Quick start 22
Setting the temperature 22-23
Residual heat 23
Cooking table 23
Using the microwave function 24
Using the microwave and grill function 24-25
Using the microwave and fan oven function 25-26
Defrost by time 26
Defrost by weight 26-27
Maximum defrost weights 27
Defrost table 27
Auto recipes 2 -29
Saving a personalised recipe 29
Deleting a personalised recipe 29-30
Microwave cooking guidelines 30–31
Materials you can use in a microwave oven 31-32
Materials you cannot use for microwave cooking 32
Utensils table 32-33
Cleaning and maintenance 33-34
The appliance exterior 33
The appliance interior 33
Turntable and turntable support 33-34
General cleaning advice 34
nstallation 35-40
Electrical connection 35-36
Aperture and ventilation requirements 37-40
Fixing the appliance into the housing unit 40
Troubleshooting 40-42
Baumatic consumables 43
Contact details 44

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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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MPORTANT SAFETY NFORMAT ON
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 nformation
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use. It can
NOT be used as a freestanding microwave and must be built in
to a standard kitchen cabinet or housing unit (see the section
entitled “Installation”).
oYou should only operate the appliance when the turntable and
turntable support are in position.
oYou should only use ovenware that is suitable for being used in a
microwave.
oTo prevent corrosion occurring due to moisture/condensation,
the cavity and the door of the microwave should be wiped dry
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 flammable materials. If left unattended, they could pose a
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 your microwave oven, if you
think it is not operating correctly.
nstallation
oIMPORTANT: Only the built in/built under installation
sanctioned by Baumatic and outlined in this manual should be
followed.
oDo not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place
where it is likely to come into contact with the elements.

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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 abo e 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 remo e the co er that
pro ides protection against exposure to microwa e 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
Department.

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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 microwa e
without super ision. Older children should only operate the
appliance if they ha e been thoroughly instructed on how to use
the microwa e 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.

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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.
nstallation
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
oCE: Appliance conforming to the European directives
9/336/EEC, 93/6 /EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent revisions
and “RoHS” directive 2002/95/CE.*
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.
*The RoHS directive stands for “the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment”. This directive bans the placing on the EU market of
new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than
the agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

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Specifications
Product dimensions
Height: 454 mm
Width: 59 mm
Depth: 55 mm
Aperture dimensions*
Height: 45 mm MIN
Width: 560 mm
Depth: 560 mm
* Please refer to the installation instructions for more detailed
information about the size of aperture required.
Product specifications
o7 cooking functions:
Microwave
Microwave + grill
Microwave + fan oven
Fan oven
Grill
Grill + fan
Fan oven + grill
o6 power levels
o60 preset recipes + 100 personal recipes

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oAutomatic recipes setting
oDefrost by weight and time
oLCD full programmer with temperature and function display
oTouch control operation
oSafety lock
oStainless steel interior
oFront opening double-glazed door
oInternal light
oAudible signal at the end of cooking
oCapacity: 34 litres
oTurntable diameter: 320 mm
oMicrowave output: 900 W
oGrill output: 1500 W
oHot air output: 1500 W
Standard accessories
oSafety shelf
oRound grill rack
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 – 240 Vac 50 Hz
Fuse Rating: 16 AMP
Electrical Connection Rating: 3.20 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 bottom of the chassis.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ………………………………
Date of Purchase ……………………………

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Control Panel
1) Light control button
2) Fan oven selection button
3) Fan oven and grill selection button
4) Grill and fan selection button
5) Grill selection button
6) Defrost by time selection button
7) Defrost by weight selection button
8) Microwave selection button
9) Microwave and grill selection button
10) Microwave and fan oven selection button
11) Auto recipes selection button
12) Confirm button
13) Decrease button
14) Increase button
15) Temperature display
16) Safety lock icon
17) Time display
18) Oven in use symbol
19) Plus button
20) Minus button
21) Minute minder icon
22) End of cooking icon
23) Cooking time icon
24) Timer button
25) Start button
26) Stop button
27) ON/OFF button

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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:
Light: The oven light automatically turns on when using the
microwave function however is manually controlled in other
functions in the interests of saving energy.
Fan oven: This function uses the circular element while the
heat is distributed by the fan. This results in a fast and more
economical cooking process. You are able to cook foods
simultaneously on different shelves without the transmission of smells
and tastes from one dish onto another.
Fan oven and grill: This function allows you to grill large
quantities of food on different levels as heat is provided by
the grill and circular elements and distributed by the fan.
Grill and fan: Use this function to roast meats evenly and at
the same time give the meat a brown crust.
Grill: The grill can be used for grilling and browning foods.
Food should be placed in the 2
nd
or 3
rd
shelf level from the
bottom and the grill should be preheated for at least 2 minutes
before food is placed in the cavity.
Defrost by time: This function can be used to defrost food for
a programmed length of time.
Defrost by weight: This function can be used to defrost food
according to its weight.
Microwave: Use the microwave function to cook and reheat
vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
Microwave and grill: This function allows quick cooking and
browning as the microwave cooks the food while the grill
roasts.
Microwave and fan oven: Use this function to roast food
quickly.
Auto recipes: Selecting this function will allow you access to
the preset recipes.

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Turning the appliance on
oPress the ON/OFF button (27) once to turn the microwave on.
You are able to turn the oven light on and off and set the minute
minder function without turning the appliance on, however for
everything else you need to turn it on.
oA cooking function must be selected within 1 minute of turning
the microwave on otherwise it will automatically turn off again.
oPress the ON/OFF button (27) once again to turn the microwave
back off manually.
nitial set up
oWhen the microwave is connected to the power
supply for the first time, the display will allow you
to select the required operating language. Use
the increase (14) and decrease (13) buttons to scroll through
the available languages.
oWhen the desired language is highlighted, press the
confirm button (12). After this, the language choice will
remain fixed even when power to the machine is cut.
oAfter setting the operating language, the microwave will enter
demonstration mode. In this mode, the microwave elements are
not powered and the control panel is inactive.
oTo disable the demonstration mode, press and hold the light
control button (1) for about 5 seconds. The appliance will then
be ready for use and you can proceed to set the time of day.

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oThe microwave will only enter demonstration mode after the first
start up and after a power failure.
Setting the clock
oTo set the time of day, press and hold the timer button (24) for
about 3 seconds. The “:” will flash to indicate that the appliance
has entered the time setting mode.
oUse the plus (19) and minus (20) buttons to set the current
time of day. When the correct time is displayed, release all
buttons and after a few seconds the “:” will stop flashing and the
time will be set.

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The oven light
oYou can turn the oven light on and off manually, even if a
cooking function has not been selected.
oTo turn the oven light on, press the light control button (1)
once. Repeat this action again to turn the oven light back off.
oThe oven light automatically turns on when the oven is heating.
The light will remain on for 3 minutes after the set temperature
is reached. After this time, the light will turn itself off in order to
save energy.
oIf you want to check the food that you are cooking, you can turn
the light on and off manually.
oThe light will automatically turn on when the oven door is
opened.
The safety lock
oYou are able to lock the control panel to prevent unintentional
use by other persons such as children.
oTo activate the safety lock, press and hold the ON/OFF button
(27) for about 3 seconds.

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oAll buttons on the control panel will be locked and the safety lock
CLOSED icon (16) will light on the display.
oTo deactivate the safety lock, press and hold the ON/OFF button
(27) for about 3 seconds again.
oAll buttons on the control panel will be unlocked for use. The
safety lock OPEN icon (16) will light on the display.
Changing the operating language
oIt is possible to change the operating language when the
microwave oven is turned off.
oTo view the choice of languages, press the light control button
(1) and the plus button (19) simultaneously.
oYou can then use the increase (14) and decrease (13) buttons
to choose an operating language.
oWhen the desired language is highlighted, press the confirm
button (12) to select.
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

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abrasive cleaners should be used. The appliance should be
thoroughly dried afterwards.
The timer functions
Setting the minute minder
oThe minder minute can be programmed with the oven turned on
for cooking purposes or with the oven turned off for other
kitchen tasks.
oIf the oven is turned off, press the timer button (24)
once to enter the minute minder mode. If the oven is
turned on, press the timer button (24) 3 times so the
minute minder icon (21) is lit.
oThe “:” will flash to indicate that the appliance has entered
the minute minder setting mode.
oUse the plus (19) and minus (20) buttons to
set the required countdown time in minutes.
The maximum countdown time that can be
set is 12 hours.
oWhen the required countdown time is shown on the timer
display (17) the countdown will begin immediately.
oAfter the set time has passed an alarm will sound and the “:”
will flash. Press any button on the control panel to cancel the
audible signal.
oIf you wish you turn the minute minder off before the set time
has elapsed, you can use the plus (19) and minus (20)
buttons again to change the countdown time to “00:00”.

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Setting the cooking time
This timer function enables you to input the length of cooking time.
After this time has elapsed, the o en will automatically stop
heating.
oThis timer feature can only be used on the fan oven, fan oven
and grill, grill and fan and grill oven functions.
oPress the timer button (24) once so the cooking time
icon (23) is lit.
oThe “:” will flash to indicate that you can program the length
of cooking time required.
oUse the plus (19) and minus (20) buttons to
program the correct cooking time. The
maximum time that can be set is 10 hours.
When the required time is displayed, release all buttons and
the display will flash the current time again. The cooking time
icon (23) will be lit and the countdown will begin
immediately.
oAfter the set time has elapsed, an alarm will sound and the
oven will stop heating automatically. The display will show
“Program finished remove the dish” to prompt you to remove
your cooked food from the oven.
oPress any button on the control panel or open the door to
silence the acoustic signal.
oAfter 1 minute, the oven will switch itself off unless another
cooking function is set.
oIf you wish you turn the cooking time function off
before the set time has elapsed, you can use the plus
(19) and minus (20) buttons to change the

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countdown time to “00:00” or turn the oven off using the
ON/OFF button (27).
Setting the end of cooking time
This timer function works the same way as the cooking time
function howe er instead of programming the length of cooking
time, you can set the time of day that you wish the o en to stop
heating at.
oThis timer feature can only be used on the fan oven, fan oven
and grill, grill and fan and grill oven functions.
oPress the timer button (24) twice so the end of
cooking icon (22) is lit.
oThe “:” will flash to indicate that you can program the time of
day you wish the oven to stop heating at.
oUse the plus (19) and minus (20) buttons to
program the required time of day for the
cooking process to stop. When the correct time
is displayed, release all buttons and the display will flash the
current time again. The end of cooking icon (22) will be lit
and the countdown will begin immediately.
oWhen the set time is reached, an alarm will sound and the
oven will stop heating automatically. The display will show
“Program finished remove the dish” to prompt you to remove
your cooked food from the oven.
oPress any button on the control panel or open the door to
silence the acoustic signal.
oAfter 1 minute, the oven will switch itself off unless another
cooking function is set.
oIf you wish to turn the end of cooking time function off
before the set time is reached, you can use the plus
(19) and minus (20) buttons to change the