Baumatic BES900BGL User manual

my
BES900BGL
90 cm Glass Chimney
Hood

User Manual for your Baumatic
BES900BGL
90 cm Glass Chimney hood
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 21/05/12
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Contents Page
Environmentalnote 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 – 7
Specifications of your cooker hood 8 – 9
Product dimensions 8
Specifications 8
Using your cooker hood 9 – 11
Settingthetimeofday 9
Lightcontrol 9–10
Speedselection 10
The cut-off timer 10 - 11
Cleaning your Baumatic cooker hood 11
Cleaning 11
The grease filters 11
Maintenance 12 - 15
Removing and cleaning the grease filters 12 - 13
Changingalightbulb 13-14
Fitting the carbon filter 14 - 15
Installation 15 - 25
Electricalconnection 16
Before beginning installation 16 - 17
Extraction mode or recirculation mode? 18
Installing your cooker hood 18 - 21
Connecting to external ducting 22
Fitting the chimney 22 – 24
Completing the installation 25
Troubleshooting 25 – 26
Baumatic consumables 27
Contactdetails 28

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to
prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent
person.
CONFORMITY TO W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE
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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 Advice Line.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
oThe hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
oIf the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas appliance then
the provision for ventilation must be in accordance with the Gas
Safety Codes of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 & BS.6891 (Natural
Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the Gas Safety (Installation &
Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment, the Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
oIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or to modify this
product. Do not tamper with it or attempt to modify the
appliance in any way.
oWhen installing the hood, ensure that the following
recommended distances are observed between the highest point
on the hob top (including the burners) and the bottom of the
cooker hood:
Electric cookers: 700 mm*
Gas cookers: 700 mm*
Coal/ oil cookers: 800 mm
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SET YOUR COOKER HOOD LESS
THAN 700mm ABOVE YOUR COOKER.
*In the case of a reduced ceiling height, it is possible to reduce the
minimum gap to 400 mm.
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oWhen installed between adjoining wall cabinets, the cabinets
must not overhang the hob.
oThe edges of the cooker hood are sharp – be mindful of this as
you handle your appliance, especially during installation and
cleaning. DO NOT CLEAN IN BEHIND THE GREASE FILTERS!
oIf the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel
burning appliance such as a central heating boiler then its flue
must be of the sealed or balanced flue type.
oIf other types of flue or appliances are fitted, ensure that there is
an adequate supply of air in the room.
oWhen the hood is being used in its extractor function, ensure
that the ducting is fire retardant and that there are no bends
sharper than 90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the
hood.
oEnsure the ducting for the extractor function has the same
diameter as the outlet hole all the way through.
oKeep young children from using, playing with
or tampering with the cooker hood. Older
children and infirm persons should be
supervised if they are using the cooker hood.
oYour cooker hood is for domestic use only.
oPlease dispose of the packing material carefully – children are
especially vulnerable to it.
oDirty oil is an even greater fire risk.
oAlways put lids on pots and pans when cooking
on a gas cooker.
oThe manufacturer refuses to accept any responsibility for
damages arising to the hood or it catching on fire, from a failure
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to observe the fire safety advice contained in this instruction
booklet.
oRemember that when in extraction mode, your cooker hood is
removing air from your room. Ensure that proper ventilation
measures are being observed.
oNote: Your cooker hood is designed to remove cooking
odours from the room and not steam.
oWarning - Always ensure that the cooker
hood has been disconnected from the
power supply before carrying out any work
on the hood, including replacing light bulbs.
oDo not connect the ducting system of this appliance to any
existing ventilation system which is being used for any other
purpose.
oDo not install above a cooker with a high level grill.
oNever leave frying pans unattended during use
as overheated fats and oils might catch fire.
oThe lights on this appliance should only be used during operation
of the cooker hood. They should not be left on permanently and
used as a lighting source.
oThe cooker hood should not be exposed to a direct heat source
from the cooking device underneath it, i.e. a naked flame from a
gas burner or heat from electric hob zones without a pan on
them.
oDo not attempt to use the cooker hood if it is damaged in any
way. Never attempt to use it without the grease filters fitted or
if the filters are excessively greasy!
oNever flambé cook under this cooker hood.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN HERE, FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUITABLE
USE OF THE HOOD.
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Specifications of your cooker hood
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Height: 650 mm
Width: 900 mm
Depth: 430 mm
Your cooker hood is fitted with:
oTouch control operation
oLCD display
oIntegrated centrifugal motor
oCut off timer
o3 Speeds
o2 x Washable aluminium grease filters
o2 x LED lights
oExtraction capacity: 1000 m³/hr
oOptional extras: 1 x pair S1 Carbon filters required for
recirculation. CQ4SS Decorative chimney cover
* If you are using the appliance in recirculation mode, then PLEASE
NOTE that some of the vent in the upper chimney section must be
exposed. You will have to take this into account when calculating the
minimum height of the cooker hood when installed.
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Using your cooker hood
oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.
oWhen you initially connect the cooker hood to the electricity
supply, the backlight will turn on and the hood will enter stand-
by mode. If no buttons are pressed the backlight will turn off
again after 30 seconds.
Setting the time of day
oPress the timer button for about 5 seconds to enter the time
setting mode. The hour digits will begin flashing.
oUse the speed selection button to increase the number of hours
and the lamp button to decrease the number of hours shown.
oPress the timer button again to confirm the hour setting. The
minute digits will being flashing.
oAgain, use the speed selection button to increase the number of
minutes and the lamp button to decrease the number of minutes
shown.
oPress the timer button once again to confirm the minute setting.
The time of day will then be set and the hood will automatically
exit the time setting mode.
oIf you wish to change the time of day in the future, press and
hold the timer button for about 5 seconds to enter the time
setting mode and follow the above procedure.
Light control
oPress the lamp button once to turn the hood lights on. If you
press this button again they will turn back off.
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oIt is highly recommended that the hood lights are only used
when the appliance is in operation. They should not be used as a
permanent lighting source for your kitchen.
Speed selection
oTo switch the cooker hood motor on you should press the speed
selection button. The motor has 3 speeds which are LOW,
MEDIUM and HIGH.
oOne press of the speed selection button will cause the motor to
run at LOW speed.
oTwo presses of the speed selection button will cause the motor
to run at MEDIUM speed.
oThree presses of the speed selection button will cause the motor
to run at HIGH speed.
oAnother press of the speed selection button will return the motor
to LOW speed.
oTo switch the hood off after use, press the power button. When
you next turn the hood on using the power button, the motor will
start to work at the speed it was set on last time.
IMPORTANT: IDEALLY YOU SHOULD TURN ON YOUR
HOOD TEN MINUTES BEFORE YOU START TO COOK,
OR AT THE VERY LEAST WHEN YOU BEGIN COOKING.
YOU SHOULD ALSO RUN YOUR HOOD FOR TEN
MINUTES AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
The cut-off timer
oYou can program your cooker hood to switch off automatically
after a set time.
oTo set a cut-off time, switch the hood on and select a speed.
Then press the timer button to enter the countdown setting
mode.
oYou can then use the speed selection button to set the required
countdown time when you wish for your hood to switch off.
When you first press the speed selection button, the display will
show the minimum cut-off time of 5 minutes. Each press of the
speed selection button after this will increase the cut-off time by
1 minute.
oThe maximum countdown time that you can set is 60 minutes.
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oWhen the display shows the correct countdown time, release all
buttons and in a few seconds the countdown will begin.
oWhen the countdown time reaches “00:00” the cooker hood will
switch off automatically.
Cleaning your Baumatic cooker hood
IMPORTANT: BEFORE CLEANING, ALWAYS
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SWITCHED YOUR
COOKER HOOD OFF AT THE OMNI-POLAR
SWITCH, SET AT THE WALL FROM THE CABLE.
Cleaning
oClean the external parts of your cooker hood with mild liquid
detergent and a new damp cloth.
oNever use abrasive powder, corrosive solvents or brushes.
oNever insert pointed objects into the motor’s protective grid.
oOnly clean the control panel and grease filter grill with mild liquid
detergents and a new damp cloth.
oIf you are using the appliance in recirculation mode, then be
sure to replace the carbon filter at the recommended interval
(see section on “Fitting the carbon filter”). A build up of grease
could cause a fire hazard.
oNever attempt to clean the area above the grease filter(s).
The grease filters
oYour cooker hood includes grease filters which help to absorb
grease particles to protect your kitchen and furniture from
greasy residues.
oThese metallic filters may become inflammable if they become
saturated with this greasy residue.
oTo prevent this fire hazard, the filters should be cleaned
regularly. Depending on use, this should be done every 10-15
days or at least once a month, using hot water and normal
washing-up detergent.
oDO NOT WASH THE GREASE FILTERS IN A DISHWASHER.
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Maintenance
Removing and cleaning the grease filters
oFirst lift up the cover screen and
then remove the grease filters by
pulling down on the handle and
pulling them away from the
cooker hood as shown in the
diagram above.
oSoak the grease filters in hot water and washing up liquid for at
least 3 minutes. Then use a soft brush to loosen any grease
deposits that have formed.
oRinse the grease filters off thoroughly with hot water.
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oRepeat the process if required.
oRefit the grease filters once they
have dried and close the cover
screen.
oIMPORTANT: Let the grease
filters dry thoroughly before
refitting them in the cooker
hood.
Changing a light bulb
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE
A LIGHT BULB, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU
HAVE DISCONNECTED THE COOKER HOOD FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
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oPrior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are cooled down.
oFirst open the cover screen and remove
the grease filters (as previously
described).
oDisconnect the light wiring point and
using a screw driver remove the bulb
holders and wiring from the hood.

oIMPORTANT: It is not possible to replace the bulbs individually,
it will be necessary to obtain the bulbs, bulb holders and wiring
as a complete part. This is available from our Spares
Department.
oFit the replacement bulbs, bulb holders and wiring in the same
manner as the originals.
oReconnect the light wiring point.
oIMPORTANT: Defective bulbs should be replaced immediately.
oIf the light or lights still do not work, make sure that the lamps
are fitted properly into their housings before you call for
technical assistance.
oRefit the grease filter and close the
cover screen.
Fitting the carbon filters
If the appliance is being used to be used in recirculation mode then it
is necessary to fit carbon filters. This will help to absorb unpleasant
odours caused by cooking.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FIT OR
REMOVE THE CARBON FILTERS, YOU MUST
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE
COOKER HOOD FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
1) Remove the grease filters (as described
previously).
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2) Hook the carbon filter over
the pins that are located at the
end of the motor.
3) Turn the carbon filter clockwise, until
you feel it click into place.
oRepeat this process for the
second carbon filter. You need to
place a carbon filter at either end
of the motor.
oRefit the grease filters.
oThe carbon filters should be replaced every 3 - 6 months or if
they show signs of damage.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read
all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
voltage and frequency in your home. The rating
plate can be found behind the grease filters.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of the installer
failing to observe all the accident prevention regulations in force,
which are necessary for normal use and the regular operation of the
electric system.
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Electrical connection
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YOUR COOKER HOOD IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oThe cooker hood’s power cable must be fitted upstream from the
electrical connection, using an omni-polar switch with a contact
distance of at least 3 mm. THE FUSE MUST BE RATED AT 3
AMPS.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. It
should only be connected by a competent person, using
fixed wiring via a double pole switched fused spur outlet.
(UK ONLY).
We 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. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following UK code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live, Green/Yellow = Ground
If you only find two wires in the main’s lead (blue and brown),
then neither must be connected to the earth terminal.
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:
oThe blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “N” (neutral), or coloured
black.
oThe brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “L” (live), or coloured red.
Before beginning installation
oCheck that the product purchased is of a suitable size for the
chosen installation area. In addition check whether there is an
electrical socket available that will be accessible once the hood is
mounted. If the product is going to be used in extraction mode,
then there should also be space to connect a ducting hose to the
outside.
oCarry out all necessary masonry work prior to the fitting of the
cooker hood.

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oEnsure that all electrical connections are carried out by a suitably
qualified person.
oBefore commencing installation of the cooker hood the grease
filter should be removed.
oCheck inside the product and insure that there is no transit
packaging or any other materials, such as packets of screws,
guarantees etc. These should be removed and kept for future
use.
oIf possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slot-in cookers
from their position, to provide easier access to the rear wall and
ceiling. If this is not possible, then a thick, protective covering
should be placed over the worktop, hob top or cooker. This will
help to protect these surfaces from damage and debris.
oSelect a flat surface for assembling the cooker hood. Cover that
surface with a protective covering and place all cooker hood
parts and fittings on it.
oIn addition check whether there is an electrical socket available,
which will be accessible after the hood is mounted. If you are
going to use the appliance in extractor mode, you should also
ensure that there is space to connect a fumes discharge device
to the outside.
oRawl plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of
walls and ceilings. However a qualified technician must verify the
suitability of the materials, in accordance with the type of wall
and ceiling. The wall and ceiling must be strong enough to take
the weight of the hood.
oDo not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. This
appliance is designed to be surface mounted only.

Extraction mode or recirculation mode?
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR COOKER HOOD WHETHER TO USE
IT IN EXTRACTION MODE OR RECIRCULATION
MODE.
What is the difference between extraction and recirculation
modes?
In extraction mode, the stale air will be taken out of the room via
external ducting.
In recirculation mode stale air is taken via the grease filter(s), and
passed through a charcoal filter for purification. The air then re-enters
the kitchen via an opening in the hood.
For optimum performance, we recommend that the cooker hood is
used in extraction mode and connected to external ducting.
Unfortunately if you live in a flat or the hood is too far from an outside
wall, this may not be possible. The only alternative is to recirculate the
air.
Do I need a charcoal filter?
All cooker hoods have a grease filters but if you are using your cooker
hood in recirculation mode, then a charcoal filter must be fitted in
addition to the grease filters.
Installing your cooker hood
oWe recommend that at least two people install
this hood.
oPlease note that the styles of cooker hood shown in the
line drawings in the following pages are sometimes
different to the shape of the BES900BGL. However the
installation method shown is correct and MUST be
followed.
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IMPORTANT: YOUR COOKER HOOD SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY AFTER THE REST OF THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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1) Remove the grease filters (as
previously described).
2) Position the hood against the wall that you are intending to install it
on and mark the position of the screw holes that are to be drilled (as
shown in the figure above).

2a) The support screw holes are indicated by figure Ain this drawing
and the anchoring screw holes are indicated by figure B.
3) Using a drill bit with an 8 mm
diameter, make holes in the wall on the
positions that you have marked in step
2.
4) Insert rawl plugs into all of the holes that you have drilled.
5) Fasten the support screws halfway in, leaving them 10 mm out of
the wall.
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