BF13.3 / BF13.
User Manual for your Baumatic BF13.3 / BF13.3R 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.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–8 Specifications Dimensions Electrical details Ceramic hob layout Control panel layout 8 – 10 8 9 9 10 Using the ceramic hob Before first use Touch controls Switching the hob top on Switching on a zone and setting a power level Switching off a zone Switching off the hob Residual heat indicator Locking the hob top Safety cut-off Automatic switch-off function Automatic heating function Cooking guide 10 - 14 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 - 12 12 12 13
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.
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. General Information o This appliance is designed for domestic household use and for the cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
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. o Older children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance when supervised.
Cleaning o Cleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis. o IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it should be disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool. o Great care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when following the cleaning procedure. o You should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning equipment to clean the 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: Width: Height: Depth: Width: 510 mm 580 mm 50 mm 480 mm 560 mm Product specifications: o o o o o o 2 x 1.80 kW hyper-speed zones (Ø 180 mm) 1 x 1.
Electrical details Rated Voltage: Supply Connection: Max Rated Inputs: Mains Supply Lead: 220 - 240 Vac 50 – 60 Hz 30 A (double pole switched fused outlet with 3mm contact gap) 6.00 kW 3 core x 1.2 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. The rating plate of your hob is located on the underneath of the appliance.
Control panel layout 1) 2) 3) 4) ON / OFF button Cooking zone display Plus button Minus button Using the ceramic hob Before first use IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (see “Cleaning and maintenance” section). o You 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 humidity that has formed on the heating elements during transit. o Do not burn off more than one zone at once.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level IMPORTANT: A zone must be selected within 2 minutes of switching the hob on. o Press the plus button (3) of the cooking zone you wish to switch on to activate the zone. o Adjust the zone temperature between power levels 1 and 9, using the plus and minus buttons. By holding down either of these buttons, the value on the zone indicator (2) will adjust up or down. Switching off a zone o Press the cooking zone plus button of the zone that you want to switch off.
o When the temperature of the zone falls below 60°C, then the letter “H” will go out. o IMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if the mains supply to the product is cut. o IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO BURN YOURSELF ON A HOB ZONE, EVEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF IT HAS DROPPED BELOW 60°C. Locking the hob top o IMPORTANT: It is not possible to lock the hob top if any of the cooking zones are in use. The following steps should be followed as soon as the hob is switched on.
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 The appliance can be switched off at any time by pressing the power supply button (1) even if the safety lock is in use.
8 9 270 10 Cooking guide o For cooking suggestions for the different power levels please see the table below: Touch control Power level 0 1–2 2–3 3–4 5 6 7 8 9 Cooking suggestions Off. For melting processes (butter or chocolate). For keeping foods hot and heating small amounts of liquids. For heating larger amounts and beating custards and sauces. Slow boiling for soups, pasta and risotto. Continuing steaming processes, cooking steaks and fried foods in general.
o The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm for enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type bottoms. o If these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread to the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets. o Preferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat. o Always cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to reduce cooking times.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob surface is still warm. However you should take care not to burn yourself if cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm. After each use o Wipe the appliance over with a damp cloth. o Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
o The ceramic surface should be wiped with a damp cloth that has been placed in warm water mixed with a small amount of washing up liquid. o Dry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth. Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner It is possible to purchase a specialist ceramic hob cleaner/conditioner. You should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the specialist ceramic hob cleaner. You should ensure that it is suitable for use on your appliance.
o 55 mm clearance between the back of the hob surface and the wall behind it. o If 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 between the side of the hob and the vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
oven manufacturer’s aeration is provided. instructions, ensuring that sufficient 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. o IMPORTANT: You must observe the ventilation requirements shown in the drawing below. F = 10 mm (min) H = 50 mm (min) G = 15 mm (min) C = 30 mm (min) D = 120 cm² E = 180 cm² o Carefully turn the hob upside down and place it on a cushioned mat.
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. (A) (B) (C) Sealing strip Clamp Screw o Place the clamp (B) over the holes that match the size of the screws. There are one set of screw holes in each corner of the hob.
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. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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. Replacing the mains supply cable If the mains supply cable is damaged, then it must be replaced by an appropriate replacement.
* 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. * The cooking zone has only been turned on for a short period of time; therefore it did not go above 60°C.
U400 “H” flashes card Secondary voltage of Control unit the power unit too high is wrongly (primary>300V). connected. Control unit cuts off and a permanent acoustic signal is heard. Hot pan on the control card; faulty radiant hotplate seal. Connect to the correct mains voltage. Wait until the control card returns to the normal temperature.
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