Pkm BIC4 GKU IX 4 User manual

TECHNOLOGIE FÜR DEN HAUSHALT
TECHNOLOGY FOR DOMESTIC USE
06.06.2019
Instruction manual
BUILT-IN OVEN &HOB
BIC4 GKU IX 4
BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4
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Dear customer! We would like to thank you for purchasing a product from our wide
range of domestic appliances. Read the complete instruction manual before you
operate the appliance for the first time. Retain this instruction manual in a safe place
for future reference. If you transfer the appliance to a third party, also hand over this
instruction manual.
Index
1. Safety information............................................................................................................53
1.1 Signal words ................................................................................................................54
1.2 Safety instructions......................................................................................................54
2. Installation (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4) ................................................59
2.1 Unpacking and positioning.......................................................................................60
2.2 Pre-installation requirements ...................................................................................60
2.3 Selection of installation equipment / Dimensions..............................................61
2.4 Installation of the hob ..............................................................................................62
2.5 Installation of the oven.............................................................................................64
2.6 Electrical connection of the oven...........................................................................66
2.6.1 Connection diagram ...........................................................................................67
2.7 Electrical connection: oven and hob connection.................................................69
3. Description of the appliance..........................................................................................70
3.1 Oven and hob (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4)....................................70
3.2 Operating panel (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4).................................72
4. Operation (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4)..................................................74
4.1 Before the first use.....................................................................................................74
4.2 Suitable cookware.......................................................................................................74
4.3 Use of the hob............................................................................................................75
4.3.1 Rotary knobs of the cooking zones (BIC4 GKU IX4/BIC4 2KB GKU IX4)75
4.3.2 General operation of the hob ..........................................................................78
4.3.3 How to activate the flexible cooking zones (BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4 only) ...78
4.4 Use of the oven (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4).................................79
4.4.1 General operation of the oven.........................................................................79
4.5 Functions of the oven...............................................................................................81

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5. Environmental protection ..............................................................................................82
6. Cooking guidelines...........................................................................................................83
6.1 Tips for cooking.........................................................................................................83
6.2 Tips for baking and frying........................................................................................84
7. Cleaning and maintenance..............................................................................................85
7.1 Cleaning of the hob...................................................................................................85
7.2 Cleaning of the oven.................................................................................................87
7.2.1 How to clean the oven with steam ..................................................................87
7.3 Cleaning of the oven door .......................................................................................87
7.4 Replacing of the illuminant......................................................................................88
7.5 Removing of the door...............................................................................................88
7.6 Removing of the inner glass panel..........................................................................89
8. Trouble shooting ..............................................................................................................89
9. Technical data....................................................................................................................92
9.1 BIC4 GKU IX 4 .............................................................................................................92
9.2 BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4.....................................................................................................93
10. Waste management ........................................................................................................94
11. Guarantee conditions ....................................................................................................95
Do not dispose of this appliance together with your domestic waste.
The appliance must be disposed of at a collecting centre for recyclable
electric and electronic appliances. Do not remove the symbol from
the appliance.
The figures in this instruction manual may differ in some details from the current
design of your appliance. Nevertheless, follow the instructions in such a case.
Any modifications, which do not influence the functions of the appliance. shall
remain reserved by the manufacturer.
Please dispose of the packing with respect to your current local and municipal
regulations.
The appliance you have purchased may be an enhanced version of the unit this
manual was printed for. Nevertheless, the functions and operating conditions are
identical. This manual is therefore still valid. Technical modifications as well as
misprints shall remain reserved.

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EU -DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The products, which are described in this instruction manual, comply with the
harmonized regulations.
The relevant documents can be requested from the final retailer by the competent
authorities.
1. Safety information
READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE APPLIANCE FOR THE
FIRST TIME.
All information included in those pages serve for the protection of the
operator. If you ignore the safety information and safety instructions, you will
endanger your health and life.
Store this manual in a safe place so you can use it whenever it is needed. Strictly
observe the instructions to avoid damage to persons and property.
Check the technical periphery of the appliance! Do all wires and connections
to the appliance work properly? Or are they time-worn and do not match the
technical requirements of the appliance? A check-up of existing and newly-
made connections must be done by an authorized professional. All connections
and energy-leading components (incl. wires inside a wall) must be checked by a
qualified professional. All modifications to the electrical mains to enable the
installation of the appliance must be performed by a qualified professional.
The appliance is intended for private use only.
The appliance is intended for cooking in a private household only.
The appliance is intended for indoor-use only.
The appliance is not intended to be operated for commercial purposes, during
camping and in public transport.
Operate the appliance in accordance with its intended use only.
Do not allow anybody who is not familiar with this instruction manual to
operate the appliance.
This appliance may be operated by children aged from 8 years and above as
well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed
concerning the safe use of the appliance and do comprehend the hazards
involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user-
maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

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MAKE SURE THAT THIS MANUAL IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING
THE APPLIANCE AND MAKE SURE THAT IT HAS BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO USING THE APPLIANCE.
1.1 Signal words
DANGER! indicates a hazardous
situation which, if ignored, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING! indicates a hazardous
situation which, if ignored, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE! indicates possible damage to
the appliance.
1.2 Safety instructions
DANGER!
To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Non-compliance of the orders of this instruction manual will endanger
the life and health of the operator and / or can result in damages to
the appliance.
2. The appliance must be connected to the mains by a qualified
professional, who is familiar with and adheres to the local
requirements and supplementary regulations of your energy supplier.
3. All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified professional. Do
not modify the energy supply. The connection must be carried out in
accordance with the current local and legal regulations
4. Do not connect the appliance to the mains if the appliance itself or
the power cord or the plug are visibly damaged.
5. Never try to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
unauthorized persons can cause serious damage. If the appliance
does not operate properly, please contact the shop you purchased
the appliance at. Original spare parts should be used only.
6. When the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorized customer service or a qualified
professional only.
7. Never touch power plugs, power switches or other electrical
components with wet or damp hands. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

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WARNING!
1. Operate the appliance with 220 ~ 240 V AC / 50 Hz only.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains before you clean or
maintain it.
3. The technical data of your energy supply must meet the data on the
rating label. The main current circuit must be equipped with a safety
shut-down device.
4. The appliance must always be grounded and protected
corresponding to the requirements of your local energy supplier. The
main current circuit must be equipped with a safety shut-down
device.
5. All modifications to the electrical mains to enable the installation of
the appliance must be performed by a qualified professional.
6. In case of an event caused by a technical malfunction, disconnect
the appliance from the mains. Report the malfunction to your
customer service so it can be repaired.
7. Do not repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
unauthorized persons can cause serious damage. Always contact
the nearest service centre. Only original spare-parts should be used
for repairs.
8. Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and extension cords for
connecting the appliance to the mains.
9. If any cracks occur on the glass-ceramic, switch off the appliance and
disconnect it from the mains (fuse box). RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
10.Do not carry out any modifications to your appliance.
11.The appliance is not allowed to be operated with an external timer
or a separate remote-control-system.
12.After use, always switch off the cooking zones as described in this
manual.
13.The room the appliance is installed in must be dry and well-
ventilated. When the appliance is installed, an easy access to all
control elements is required.
14.The veneering of cabinets has to be fixed with a heat-resistant glue,
that is able to withstand a temperature of 100 0C.
15.Adjacent furniture or housing and all materials used for installation
must be able to resist a temperature of min. 85 0C above the ambient
temperature of the room the appliance is installed in during operation.
16.Do not install the appliance in rooms or at areas which contain
flammable substances as petrol, gas or paint. This warning also
refers to the vapour these substances release.

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17.Cooker-hoods should be installed according to their manufacturers'
instructions.
18.The safety distance between the hob and a wall cupboard above
should be at least 760 mm.
19.The safety distance between the hob and an extractor hood above
should be at least 760 mm.
20.Do not store any objects on the hob. RISK OF FIRE!
21.Do not leave cookware with prepared dishes based on fats and oils
unattended on an operating cooking zone; hot fat can spontaneously
catch fire.
22.Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result
in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the
appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
23.Do not install the appliance near to curtains or upholstered furniture.
RISK OF FIRE!
24.Household equipment and connection leads must not touch the hob
as the insulation material is usually not heat-resistant.
25.Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam will
cause serious damage to the electric components of the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
26.Never touch the cooking zones while the residual heat indicator is
still on. RISK OF BURNS!
27.The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation,
so keep children away from the operating appliance. Touching the
appliance while it is operating can cause serious burns.
28.Children must not play with the appliance.
29.Always supervise children when they are near the appliance.
30.Only allow children to use the appliance without supervision, when
adequate instructions have been given before so that the child is able
to use the appliance in a safe way and understands the risks of
improper use.
31.While unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags,
polystyrene pieces, etc.) should be kept away from children and pets.
RISK OF INJURY! CHOKING HAZARD!
32.Only use hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking
appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the
instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the
appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

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CAUTION!
1. The appliance becomes hot while operating. Do not touch the hot
components inside the oven.
2. Do not put any cookware or backing trays directly on the base inside
the oven. Do not cover the base inside the oven with aluminium foil.
3. Keep the door of the oven always closed if you use one of the oven-
functions.
4. Do not put any cookware directly on the base inside the oven. Use
the trays.
5. The interior parts of the oven become extremely hot. Do not touch
any parts inside the oven when handling your cookware.
6. Be careful if you open the door of the oven. Do not get in contact with
the hot parts of the oven or the steam, which will escape the oven.
7. Always use oven-gloves.
8. Do not use any aggressive, abrasive and acrid detergents or sharp-
edged items to clean the door of the oven. Otherwise you may
scratch the surface and damage the glass.
9. Do not switch on the hob before you have put a cookware on it.
10.After use, always switch off the cooking zones.
11.The hob should be clean at every time. Soiled cooking zones do not
transfer the heat correctly.
12.Protect the hob from corrosion.
13.Switch off soiled cooking zones.
14.Switch off the complete hob if any damage or malfunction occurs.
15.Do not leave pans with prepared dishes based on fats and oils
unattended on an operating cooking zone; hot fat can spontaneously
catch fire.
16.Cooking utensils may become hot because of the heat transferred
by the heated food. Potholders or oven gloves may be needed to
handle such utensils.
17.The blades of scrapers for cleaning an glass ceramic hob are very
sharp. Do not cut yourself, especially when you have removed the
safety cover of the scraper.
18.Metal-made items such as knives, forks, spoons and pan lids should
not be put on the appliance, because they may become hot.
19.This appliance complies with the current European safety legislation.
We do wish to emphasize that this compliance does not negate the
fact that the surfaces of the appliance will become hot while
operating and will retain and emit heat even if it has stopped
operating.

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NOTICE
1. When you move the appliance, hold it at its base and lift it carefully.
Keep the appliance in an upright position.
2. Never use the door for moving the appliance as you will damage the
hinges.
3. Do not put any heavy items on the hob.
4. Only use cookware which is suitable to be used on ceramic glass;
otherwise you will damage the appliance.
5. The appliance must be transported and installed by at least two
persons.
6. When you unpack the appliance, you should take note of the position
of every part of the interior accessories in case you have to repack
and transport it at a later point of time.
7. Do not operate the appliance unless all components are installed
properly.
8. Do not stand or lean on the base, the drawers, the doors etc. of the
appliance.
9. Do not put heavy cookware on the hob.
10.Do not put any heavy items onto the open door of the oven. Do not
put any cookware onto the open door of the oven. Do not lean against
the open door of the oven as you will damage the hinges.
11.The ventilation openings of the appliance or its built-in structure (if
the appliance is suitable for being built-in) must be completely open,
unblocked and free of any kind of dirt.
12.The rating plate must not be removed or made illegible, otherwise
all terms of the warranty become invalid!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The manufacturer and distributor are not responsible for any damage or
injury in the event of failure to comply with these instructions.

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2. Installation (BIC4 GKU IX 4 and BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4)
DANGER! All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified
professional. Do not modify the energy supply. The connection must be
carried out in accordance with the current local and legal regulations. RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DANGER! The appliance must be installed by a qualified
professional only. Do not carry out the installation yourself. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! The safety distance between the hob and a wall cupboard
above should be at least 760 mm.
WARNING! The safety distance between the hob and an extractor
hood above should be at least 760 mm.
WARNING! The veneering of cabinets has to be fixed with a heat-
resistant glue, that is able to withstand a temperature of 100 0C.
WARNING! Adjacent furniture or housing and all materials used for
installation must be able to resist a temperature of min. 85 0C above the
ambient temperature of the room the appliance is installed in during
operation.
CAUTION! When installing the appliance ensure optimal heat
radiation to maintain the operating safety.
CAUTION! The wall and the reach of the heat radiation above the
worktop must be made of heat-resistant materials.
CAUTION! To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive
must resist heat.
The customer is responsible for the installation. If the manufacturer´s help is
needed to repair any damage due to improper installation, this repair work is not
covered by the guarantee. Improper installation may cause serious personal
injuries and/or property damage. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for such
injuries or damages.

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2.1 Unpacking and positioning
1. Unpack the appliance carefully. Dispose of the packaging as described in chapter
WASTE MANAGEMENT.
2. The accessories of the appliance may be equipped with transport protections. Be
very careful and do not use any aggressive or abrasive detergents to remove
residuals of the transport protection.
3. Check that the appliance and the power cord are not visible damaged.
4. Do not install the appliance in a place where it may come in contact with water
or rain; otherwise the insulation of the electrical system will be damaged.
5. Install the appliance on a level, dry and solid floor. Check the correct installation
with a bubble level.
6. Connect the appliance to the mains properly.
7. Remove the complete packaging material (inside and outside the appliance)
before initial operation.
8. The rating plate is inside the appliance or at the back.
2.2 Pre-installation requirements
➢The worktop must be made of heat-resisting material. Structural elements should
not interfere with the installation area.
➢To install the hob, the thickness of the worktop must be between 40 and 50
mm.
➢The installation must meet the safety requirements as well as the legal rules and
regulations.
➢The wall sat the hob should be covered with heat-resistant material, e.g. ceramic
tiles.

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2.3 Selection of installation equipment / Dimensions
DANGER! The appliance must be installed by a qualified
professional only. Do not carry out the installation yourself. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION
NOTICE! Never seal the hob using a sealant (e.g. silicon). Appliance and
worktop can be damaged when dismounting the appliance.
When installing the appliance ensure optimal heat radiation to maintain the
operating safety.
The wall and the reach of the heat radiation above the worktop must be made of
heat-resistant materials.
To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must resist heat.
Provide an installation opening relevant to the dimensions on the following
drawings. For installation and use, a minimum of 50 mm space shall be preserved
around the hole. (s. fig. below; DIMENSIONS OF THE HOB).
The thickness of the worktop must be between 40 mm and 50 mm. Choose
heat-resistant materials for the work top only to avoid any deformation caused by
the heat-radiation of the appliance.
DIMENSIONS OF THE HOB:
A=HEIGHT
B=WIDTH
C=DEPTH
50 mm
590 mm
520 mm

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DIMENSIONS OF THE INSTALLATION OPENING:
B=WIDTH
C=DEPTH
D=
MINIMUM CLEAR SPACE
REQUIRED AROUND THE
INSTALLATION OPENING
564 mm
494 mm
mind. 50 mm
2.4 Installation of the hob
DANGER! The appliance must be installed by a qualified
professional only. Do not carry out the installation yourself. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION:
Never seal the hob using a sealant (e.g. silicon). Appliance and worktop
can be damaged when dismounting the appliance.
1. Before installing the hob, you may need to fix the adhesive seal on the bottom
edge of the hob properly6.
6 Depending on model

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The seal must be fitted tightly on the bottom edge of the hob (no overlaps, no
gaps etc.) to prevent liquids etc. from entering the installation opening
subsequently.
MOUNTING OF THE FIXING BRACKETS:
2. Install the fixing brackets on the sides of the hob using the appropriate screws:
screw one end of the fixing brackets into the predrilled holes on the sides of
the hob (s. fig. below).
3. Insert the hob into the installation opening and push it downward carefully until
the hob and the seal are in firm contact to the worktop (s. fig. below).
The hob must be ventilated properly. The air inlet and outlet must never be
blocked or covered.
1
WORKTOP
2
SCREW
3
BRACKET
4
HOB
5
SEAL
NOTICE! The hob must be in the installation opening of the worktop
properly and firmly. Check the seal for perfect fit and overall cover.

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2.5 Installation of the oven
DANGER! The appliance must be connected to the mains by a
qualified professional, who is familiar with and adheres to the local
requirements and supplementary regulations of your electricity supplier.
DANGER! All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified
professional. Do not modify the energy supply. The connection must be
carried out in accordance with the current local and legal regulations.
NOTICE! Depending on model, you must connect the cable bundle of
the hob to the control panel of the oven before finally fixing the oven.
1. Turn off the energy supply (fuse box).
2. Provide an opening meeting the dimensions on the drawing below (s. fig. 2 ,
below).
3. Insert the oven into the opening and install it properly. In doing so, it is
essential to observe the instructions referring to the electrical connections
given in the chapters 2.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE OVEN,2.6.1
CONNECTION DIAGRAM AND 2.7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION /CONNECTION:
OVEN AND HOB.
4. The appliance must be grounded.
5. Complete the installation of the appliance and fix the oven with 4 screws (s. fig.
1, below).
DIMENSIONS OF THE OVEN (FIG.1):
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All dimensions in fig. 1 are given in millimetres.
DIMENSIONS OF THE INSTALLATION OPENING (FIG.2):
All dimensions in fig. 2 are given in millimetres.

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2.6 Electrical connection of the oven
DANGER! The appliance must be connected to the mains by a
qualified professional, who is familiar with and adheres to the local
requirements and supplementary regulations of your electricity supplier.
DANGER! Do not carry out the installation yourself. RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER (QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL):
❖Remember that the connection wire should match the connection type and the
power rating of the cooker. The connection wire must be secured in a strain-
relief clamp. The ground wire must be connected to the marked clamp of the
terminal. The electric supply of the appliance must be equipped with an
emergency switch with a distance between the contacts of at least 3 mm which
disconnects the entire appliance from the mains in a case of emergency. Read the
information on the rating label and the connection diagram before connecting
the appliance to the mains.
❖When the socket is not accessible for the user or a fixed electrical connection
of the appliance is required, an all-pole disconnecting device must be
incorporated during installation. Disconnecting devices are switches with a
contact opening distance of at least 3 mm. These include LS-switches, fuses and
protectors (EN 30335).
➢HOW TO OPEN THE CONNECTION BOX: move a screwdriver (1) slightly
downwards (2) to open the box; s. fig. below. You may need to release two locks
on both sides of the connection box.

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2.6.1 Connection diagram
Voltage heating elements 220
- 240 V.
Any kind of connection: the
safety wire must be
connected to the PE
terminal.
Recommended
type of
connection
lead.
1
➢For 220 - 240 V earthed
one-phase connection.
➢Bridges connect 1 - 2 - 3
terminals and 4 - 5
terminals.
➢Protective ground to
H05VV-F3G4
2
➢For 400 / 220 - 240 V
earthed two-phase
connection.
➢Bridges connect 2 - 3
terminals and 4 - 5
terminals, Neutral to 4 -
5
➢Protective ground to
H05VV-F4G2,5
3
➢For 400 / 220 - 240 V
earthed three-phase
connection.
➢Bridges connect 4 - 5
terminals, phases in
succession 1, 2 and 3,
Neutral to 4 - 5.
➢Protective ground to
H05VV-F5G1,5
L1=R, L2=S, L3=T
N= Earth
E= earth wire terminal
All supply circuits must be disconnected before accessing the terminals.
➢For the connecting wires, the grounding wire must be longer than the other wires.
➢Your domestic circuit must be equipped with an automatic circuit breaker.
➢The appliance must be grounded.
➢Check that the technical data of your energy supply meet the values on the
nameplate.

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COLOUR CODES OF THE WIRES:
L= external live wires; the colour of these wires is usually brown.
N= neutral; the colour of these wires is usually blue.
Pay attention to the correct N -connection.
E = ground wire; the colour of these wires is usually green / yellow.
2.7 Electrical connection: oven and hob connection
TERMINAL BLOCK:
BIC4 GKU IX 4
RIGHT CONNECTION WRONG CONNECTION
ARED
BWHITE
AB

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BIC4 2KB GKU IX 4
ARED
BWHITE
flat
flat
AB