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User Manual for your Baumatic BHC770SS 77 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;...
Contents Environmental note Important safety information 5 – 8 Specifications 8 – 10 Electrical details Ceramic hob layout Control panel layout Using the ceramic hob 11 - 18 Before first use Touch controls Switching the hob top on Switching on a zone and setting a power level 11 - 12 Switching off a zone Switching off the hob...
Environmental note o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment.
You should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work surface. o No modifications to the appliance are permitted by Baumatic Ltd. o You 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 kept away from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
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Child Safety o Baumatic 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. During and after use, all surfaces will become hot. o If it is necessary for younger family members to be in the kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision at all times.
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Please see the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation. o Baumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this appliance.
o Pans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged. o Cooking zones should not be switched on without cookware placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty. Specifications Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions: Depth: 510 mm Depth: 490 mm...
Electrical details Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 – 60 Hz Supply Connection: 35 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3mm contact gap) Max Rated Inputs: 7.2 kW Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 mm² (not supplied) 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.
Control panel layout 1) ON / OFF button 2) Timer button 3) Minus button 4) Decimal point symbol 5) Cooking zone selection button 6) Dual circuit ON / OFF button 7) Cooking zone display 8) Plus button 9) Timer display 10) Timer zone indicator 11) Safety-lock button Using the ceramic hob...
o Each touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it. Switching the hob top on o Press the ON/OFF button (1) to switch on the appliance. o All of the cooking zone indicators will light briefly then go out. o This means that the hob has entered stand-by mode.
Switching off a zone o Press the cooking zone selection button (5) of the zone that you want to switch off. o Hold the minus button (3) down until the number in the cooking zone indicator reaches “0”. After a few seconds, the zone will switch off automatically.
o IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO BURN YOURSELF ON A HOB ZONE, EVEN WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 60°C. Switching on the dual cooking zone The dual cooking zone has two cooking areas that you can use a central section and an outer section. You can use the central section (A) independently or both sections (B) at once.
o Hold the minus button (3) down until the number in the cooking zone indicator reaches “0”. After a few seconds, the zone will switch off automatically. o The letter “H” will show in the cooking zone indicator (7). Locking the hob top o The whole hob top can be locked by pressing the safety lock button (11) whilst the appliance is switched on.
adjust the countdown time by pressing the plus (8) or minus buttons (3). o The sound signal will stop when any button is pressed. The display will stop flashing and go off after a few minutes. o If the touch control is turned on using the power supply button (1) the timer will go off automatically.
IMPORTANT: The hob will still be dangerously hot even after it is usable again. Automatic switch-off function o Based on the power level, each cooking zone is shut off after a maximum preset time if no buttons are pressed. Each time an action is performed, such as pressing a button, the maximum operation time is reset.
o For a general guide to the duration of automatic heating for the different power levels please see the table below: Power level Automatic heating time (seconds) Cooking guide o For cooking suggestions for the different power levels please see the table below: Touch Cooking suggestions...
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o You should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can scratch the ceramic surface. o Before use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean and dry. o When cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the hob is cool. The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process. Cleaning the ceramic hob top Any residues that are left on the hob top surface from cleaning agents will damage it.
Using a ceramic hob scraper Your appliance will be provided with a hob scraper. The following guidelines should also be followed when using the ceramic hob scraper:- o The scraper should be placed on the ceramic surface at an angle. o Residues should be removed by sliding the blade carefully over the ceramic surface.
Installation The installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in accordance with the current version of the following. o UK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European Norm Replacements. o Building Regulations (issued by the Department of the Environment).
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items are contained within the packaging:- 1 Baumatic hob 1 Ceramic hob scraper 1 Installation and instruction manual 1 Baumatic guarantee card 4 Fixing brackets 4 Fixing screws 1 Sealing strip Installing the appliance...
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o If the hob is being installed with an oven below it, place a separator panel at a minimum distance of 15 mm and follow the oven manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring that sufficient aeration is provided. o The heat produced by the oven, measured on the right side of the bottom of the hob, must be lower than 60°C, otherwise the heat could damage the touch control panel.
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o The protective covering must be removed from both sides. o Do not leave a gap in the sealing agent or overlap the thickness. o IMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance against the aperture. This will make it difficult to remove the hob from the aperture in future if it needs to be serviced.
Electrical connection This appliance must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the latest edition of the I.E.E. Regulations and in compliance with Baumatic’s instructions. Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply voltage marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply voltage.
o IMPORTANT: The appliance must NOT be connected to the mains supply by means of a 13A plug and socket. o The 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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* The safety cut out has been triggered. Press the ON/OFF button to reset the hob. * Check that the mains electrical supply to the appliance is correct and working. Check the mains fuse. o The residual heat indicator has not come on after I have switched a cooking zone off.
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Or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed. Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the warranty card that you receive with the appliance.
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