HomeKing BHC609 User manual

User Manual for your Homeking
BHC609
60 cm Front touch control
4 zone ceramic 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
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 8 – 10
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Electricaldetails 9
Ceramichobsurfacelayout 9
Control panel layout 10
Usingtheceramichob 10 - 13
Before first use 10
Touchcontrols 11
Switchingthehobon 11
Switching on a cooking zone and setting a power level 11
Switching off a cooking zone gradually 11
Switching the hob off 12
Residualheatindicator 12
Safetycut-off 12
Hobguidelines 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14 - 15
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 14
Aftereachuse 14
Cleaning table 14
Using a ceramic hob scraper 15
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 15
Installation 15 - 21
Positioning 16
Unpacking the appliance 16
Installing the appliance 17 - 18
Electricalconnection 19
Connecting the mains supply cable 19 – 20
Replacing the mains supply cable 21
My appliance isn’t working correctly 22 – 23
Contact details 24

Environmental note
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oThe packaging materials that Homeking 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 Homeking.
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
ooklet, please contact the Advice Line.
ehold use and for
ambient temperature of the
scolouration at
of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
uarantee. The foregoing does not affect
f the manufacturer
ld not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
ons to the appliance are permitted by the
kept away
ised service
rs or their authorised service agents.
b
General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic housothe cooking 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 85°C above the
room it is located in, whilst in use.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or di
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention
the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in the Conditions Of G
your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement o
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYou shou
surface.
oNo modificati
manufacturer
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 be
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
may only be carried out by authoroRepairs
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e at any time. During and after use, all surfaces
under close supervision at all
nce when
Child Safety
oHomeking 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 ceramic glass,
you should immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect it
from your mains supply. Otherwise there is the risk of electric shock
occurring.
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 taken when utilising the appliance, otherwise there
at and oil the appliance should not be
is 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.
oe, it should
be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
Cleaning
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the applianc

oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
oYou should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning
equipment to clean the appliance.
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably
qualified person, strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Please see the specific
section of this booklet that refers to installation.
oThe manufacturer declines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as a result of improper use
or installation of this appliance.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-2006/95/CE General regulations / Low tension
-1935/2004/CE 90/128/EEC This appliance is suitable to come in
contact with food
-2004/108/CE Electromagnetic compatibility
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob 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.
To avoid damaging your appliance
oThe ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
oThe ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases may
scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.
oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged.
oCooking zones should not be switched on without cookware placed
on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
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Specifications
Product dimensions Aperture dimensions
Depth: 520 mm Depth: 485 mm
Width: 590 mm Width: 560 mm
Height: 46 mm
Product specifications:
o1 x 2.30 kW zone (Ø 230 mm)
o1 x 1.80 kW zone (Ø 180 mm)
o2 x 1.20 kW zones (Ø 145 mm)
oFront touch control operation
o4 individual residual heat indicators
oFrameless
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lectrical details
Supply Connection: used
ith 3mm contact gap)
ains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied)
good idea to record
is information before you install your appliance.
odel Number ……………………………….
erial Number ……………………………….
ate of Purchase ……………………………….
eramic hob surface layout
a = 1.20 kW zone (Ø 145 mm)
E
Rated Voltage: 220-240 Vac 50-60 Hz
30 A (double pole switched f
outlet w
Max Rated Inputs: 6.5 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
M
S
D
C
1a = 2.30 kW zone (Ø 230 mm)
2a = 1.20 kW zone (Ø 145 mm)
3a = 1.80 kW zone (Ø 180 mm)
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ontrol panel layout
)
)
. Cooking zone temperature display (x 4)
sing the ceramic hob
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1. On/Off button
2. Cooking zone selection button (x 4
3. Cooking zone minus button (x 1
4. Cooking zone plus button (x 4)
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Before first use
ramic hob surface (see
Cleaning and maintenance” section).
umidity that has formed on
the heating elements during transit.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
alf full with cold water on
each cooking zone as you burn it off.
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ce
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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
oYou must place a saucepan filled h

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ouch controls
eans of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel.
Each touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
Every time you press a touch control, an acoustic signal will sound.
Switching the hob on
Press the ON/OFF button (1)
The LED above the On/Off button will illuminate.
witching on a cooking zone and setting a power level
ing zone must be selected within 1 minute of
cooking zone that you want to use.
e
plus (4) and minus (3) buttons.
Switching off a cooking zone gradually
ches “0”. After a few
seconds, the zone will switch off automatically.
n the “residual heat
indicator” for further information.
T
oAll operations are performed by m
o
o
o
o
S
IMPORTANT: A cook
switching the hob on.
oPress the plus button (4) for the
oAdjust the cooking zone between
power levels 1 and 9, using th
oPress the minus button (3) until the number in the
cooking zone indicator (2) rea
oA “H” will show in the cooking zone indicator (5) to
indicate that the hob could still be hot and caution
should be used. see the section o

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witching the hob off
e switched off all of the cooking zones, you should switch
off the hob.
Press the ON/OFF button (1).
tch the hob off at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (1).
Residual heat indicator
ture of the zone could still be high
enough to cause injury.
The letter “H” will go out after a set period of time:
: at indicator duration
S
Once you hav
o
oIt is possible to swi
oAfter a zone is switched off, the corresponding cooking
zone indicator (2) will show a flashing letter “H”. This
means that the tempera
o
Heating zone in use for Residual he
More than 30 seconds
ore than 30 minutes 40 Minutes
More than 1 minute
More than 5 minutes
More than 10 minutes
More than 20 minutes
2 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
20 Minutes
30 Minutes
M
oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if the
mains supply to the product is cut.
TOR HAS GONE
OUT. USE CAUTION WHEN USING THE HOB.
afety cut-off
y cut-off timer which will activate after 1 hour. This
a safety feature.
ut not touched or adjusted,
then the hob will automatically turn off.
oIT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO BURN YOURSELF ON A HOB ZONE,
EVEN WHEN THE RESIDUAL HEAT INDICA
S
The hob has a safet
is
oAfter one hour of the hob being in use, b

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Hob guidelines
g smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
face is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre
and power.
e same
diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
ns with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the ceramic surface.
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.
ver this may not prevent the
hob surface from becoming damaged.
if pointed or hard
objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
HOMEKING
T IMMEDIATELY.
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burnin
oThe hob sur
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 saucepa
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
o
oAlways cook vegetable
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob top
if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob surface. Any spillages
should be wiped up immediately, howe
oIMPORTANT: The ceramic hob surface is tough; however it is not
unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially
oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the
r mains
eaning process.
Cleaning
residues with
clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
to burn yourself if
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from you
supply before commencing any cl
the ceramic hob top
Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning
agents will damage it. You should remove any
warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should
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 appliance over with a damp cloth.

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sing a ceramic hob scraper
should be followed when using a ceramic hob
craper (not supplied):-
oThe scraper should be placed on the ceramic surface at an angle.
emoved by sliding the blade carefully over
the ceramic surface.
arm water mixed with a small amount of
washing up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
sing a specialist ceramic hob cleaner
is possible to purchase a specialist ceramic hob cleaner/conditioner.
leaner. You should ensure that it is suitable for
se on your appliance.
Installation
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The following guidelines
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oResidues should be r
oThe ceramic surface should be wiped with a damp cloth that has
been placed in w
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It
You should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the
specialist ceramic hob c
u
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
ulations (issued by the Department of the
ndards (issued by the Scottish Development
oElectricity At Work Regulations.
v
oUK Regulations and S
Norm Replacements.
oBuilding Reg
Environment).
oBuilding Sta
Department).
oIEE Wiring Regulations.

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ositioning
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.
back and sides of the
appliance, measured from the cut out.
n the side of the hob and the
vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
npacking the appliance
re contained within the packaging:-
nstruction manual
Sealing strip
P
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient
temperature of
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 30
mm thick.
o
o700 mm between the hob
o50 mm clearance around the front,
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 please check that the following items
a
1 Hob
1 Installation and i
1 Guarantee card
4 Fixing brackets
4 Fixing screws
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nstalling the appliance
top that corresponds with the relevant
drawing shown above.
erve the ventilation requirements
shown in the drawing above.
I
oCut a hole in the work
oIMPORTANT: You must obs

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e hob into position (see
drawing opposite).
spillages from penetrating the underneath of the hob.
aperture in future, particularly if it needs to be
serviced.
Carefully lower it into the aperture hole that you have cut out.
C) Sealing strip
hed to the hob, but so that you can still adjust
the position of it.
hen fully tighten the screws
(B) to secure the hob into position.
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 th
oNOTE: Your appliance comes fitted with a sealing
strip already attached to the underside of the hob.
This should not be removed as it will prevent liquid or
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
o
(A) Clamp
(B) Screw
(
oPlace the clamp (A) over the holes that match the size of the
screws. There are one set of screw holes in each corner of the
hob. Slightly tighten a screw (B) through the clamp (A) so that
the clamp is attac
oOn the underneath of the hob, adjust the clamps into a position
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Electrical connection
d in compliance with
omeking’s instructions.
n the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply
oltage.
ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
above the appliance and no more than 1.25m
away from it.
essible even when your hob is
located in its operating position.
oCable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 6 mm²
onnecting the mains supply cable
the front of the cover and
releasing it from the securing clips.
This appliance must be installed by a qualified
person in accordance with the latest edition of the
I.E.E. Regulations an
H
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply voltage
marked o
v
W
oThe appliance 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. It should
not be located
oThe spur outlet must still be acc
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oThe mains terminal block is located on the underside of the hob
and the terminals are accessible by removing the terminal block
cover. This is done by depressing

oThe cable connections must be in accordance with the diagram
located on the bottom of the hob (see above). The links must
also be positioned as indicated.
oYou should use a good quality screwdriver to carefully, fully
tighten ALL of the terminal screws.
oIf when the hob is first switched on, only two of the zones
work, you should recheck that the terminal screws are all
fully tightened and the links are in position. This should
be done before contacting the Customer Care Department.
oIMPORTANT: The appliance must NOT be connected to the
mains supply by means of a 13A plug and socket.
oThe cable can be looped if necessary, but make sure that is not
kinked or trapped when the hob is in position. Care must be
taken to avoid the cable being in contact with hot parts of the
appliance.
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Replacing the mains supply cable
If the mains supply cable is damaged, then it must be replaced by an
appropriate replacement.
The mains supply cable should be replaced in accordance with the
following instructions:
oSwitch the appliance off at the socket.
oOpen the terminal block on the underside of the hob.
oUnscrew the terminal screws fixing the cable.
oReplace the cable with one of the same length and in accordance
with the specification given on page 19.
oThe “green-yellow” earth wire must be connected to the terminal
marked . It must be about 10 mm longer than the live and
neutral wires.
oThe “blue” neutral wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with letter (N) - the live wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with letter (L).
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