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User Manual for your
BWHC605
60 cm Front touch control
4 zone ceramic hob.
NOTE
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.
: This User Instruction Manual contains important
DD 28/02/12
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Contents
Environmental note 3
Important safety information 4 – 7
Specifications 7 – 9
Ceramic hob layout 8
Control panel layout 9
Using the ceramic hob 9 - 14
Before first use 9
Touch controls 9
Switching the hob top on 10
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 10
Switching off a zone 10
Switching off the hob 11
Residual heat indicator 11
Locking the hob top 12
The hob timer 12 – 13
Setting a countdown time 13
Safety cut-off 14
Hob guidelines 14 – 15
Cleaning and maintenance 16 - 17
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 16
After each use 16
Cleaning table 16
Using a ceramic hob scraper 17
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 17
Installation 17 - 23
Positioning 18
Unpacking the appliance 18
Installing the appliance 19 – 20
Electrical connection 21
Connecting the mains supply cable 21 - 22
Replacing the mains supply cable 23
My appliance isn’t working correctly 23 - 24
Contact details 28
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Environmental note
o The packaging materials that we use are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. 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 Advice Line.
General Information
o This appliance is designed for domestic household use and for
the cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
o IMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used in
the installation must be able to withstand a minimum
temperature of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the
room it is located in, whilst in use.
o Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
o Any damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
the owner.
o Your new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in the Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not affect
your statutory rights.
o The use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of the manufacturer
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
o You should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
surface.
o No modifications to the appliance are permitted by the
manufacturer.
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.
o Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised service
agent.
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Child Safety
o We 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.
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitable 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 used when utilizing the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
o You should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
into contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
o If fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For
this reason, when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should
not be left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.
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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 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.
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.
o The 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
o The 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
o The ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
o The ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
o Cast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases
may scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.
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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: 520 mm Depth: 495 mm
Width: 590 mm Width: 565 mm
Height: 52 mm
Product specifications:
o 2 x 1.80 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 200 mm)
o 2 x 1.20 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 160 mm)
o Front touch control operation
o 4 individual residual heat indicators
o Safety lock
o Timer
Standard accessories
o Ceramic hob scraper
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 30 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
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Max Rated Inputs: 5.50 – 6.60 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 4 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. Therefore it is a good idea to record
this information before you install your appliance.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….
Ceramic hob surface layout
1) 1.20 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 160 mm)
2) 1.80 kW hyperspeed zones (diametre 200 mm)
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Control panel layout
1. Safety lock button
2. Cooking zone minus button
3. Cooking zone indicator
4. Cooking zone plus button
5. Timer minus button
6. Timer display
7. Timer indicator
8. Timer plus button
9. ON/OFF 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.
o You must place a saucepan filled half full with cold water on
each zone as you burn it off.
Touch controls
o All operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel.
o Each touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
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Switching the hob top on
o Press the ON/OFF button (9) to switch on
the appliance.
o The hob will beep once and all of the
cooking zone indicators will light briefly,
then go out.
o This means that the hob has entered stand-by mode.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level
IMPORTANT: A zone must be selected within 1 minute of switching
the hob on.
o Press the cooking zone plus
button (4) of the zone that you
want to use.
o Adjust the zone between power levels 1 and 9, using the plus
(4) and minus (2) buttons. By holding down either of these
buttons, the value on the zone indicator (3) will adjust up or
down.
Switching off a zone
o Press the cooking zone minus
button (2) of the zone that you
want to switch off.
o Hold the button 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 (3), (see
the section on the “residual heat indicator” on the next page).
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Switching off the hob
o Once you have switched off all of the
cooking zones, you should turn off the hob.
o Press the ON/OFF button (9).
o It is possible to turn the hob off at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (9).
o The hob will switch off automatically after 2 minutes, if none of
the zones are in use.
Residual heat indicator
o After a zone is switched off, the corresponding
cooking zone indicator (3) will show a flashing
letter “H”. This means that the temperature of the
zone is over 60°C and is therefore still high enough
to cause injury.
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.
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Locking the hob top
o The whole hob top can be
locked by pressing the safety
lock button (1) whilst the
appliance is switched on.
o The timer display (6) will show
“L0” to indicate that the safety
lock feature has been activated.
o When the safety lock has been
switched on, it will disable any of the other buttons on the
control panel, apart from the ON/OFF button (8).
o To disable the safety lock feature, you should press the safety
lock button (1) again. The “L0” symbol will disappear from the
timer display (6) and you are then able to adjust the power of
any zone on the hob top.
The hob timer
Your hob has a timer which will countdown a period of time between 1
and 99 minutes. At the end of the countdown period an audible signal
will sound.
o Use the timer plus (8) and minus buttons (5) to set the
countdown time.
o The timer display will show the countdown time that is being set.
o The timer display will increase in 1 minute intervals each time
the timer plus button (8) is pressed.
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o The timer display will decrease in 1 minute intervals each time
the timer minus button (5) is pressed.
o If the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer display will return
to showing 0.
o If you press the timer plus (8) and minus buttons (5)
simultaneously, the timer display will reset to 0.
Setting a countdown time
The hob timer can be used as a minute minder at any time without
affecting the cooking process or power setting.
o To set a minute minder countdown, press the timer plus (8) or
minus (5) button so the timer display shows “- -“.
o Use the timer plus and minus buttons to adjust the time by 10
minutes.
o Once the desired time is set, release all buttons and after 5
seconds the timer countdown will be set.
o The timer display will show the remaining countdown time.
o When the set time is reached, a buzzer will sound for 30 seconds
and the timer display will show “- -“.
o To cancel a countdown time that is in progress, press the timer
plus and minus buttons simultaneously.
IMPORTANT: The countdown timer controls the entire
hob, rather than an individual cooking zone. When this
function is used, the hob will switch off entering stand-by
mode.
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Safety cut-off
o If one or more of the cooking zones are accidentally left on, a
safety cut off will activate after a certain period of time. The
length of time depends on the power level that a zone or zones
have been set on.
LEVEL TIME LIMIT (hours)
1 8
2 8
3 8
4 4
5 4
6 4
7 2
8 2
9 2
o If more than one zone is operating when one of the zones
reaches its safety cut-off point, only the zone which has reached
its safety cut off point will switch off.
Hob guidelines
o The first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
o The worktop is fitted with cooking areas of different diameter
and power.
o The 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 the
same diameter as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
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. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
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o The best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
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.
o Food 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, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
o IMPORTANT: The ceramic hob surface is tough; however it is
not unbreakable and can be damaged. Especially if pointed or
hard objects are allowed to fall on it with some force.
o DO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CUSTOMER
CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
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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. You should remove any residues with
warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
up liquid.
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.
Cleaning table
Type of deposit Remove
immediately?
Sugar or
Yes No Ceramic hob
food/liquid
containing sugar
Tin foil or plastic Yes No Ceramic hob
Fat splashes No Yes Ceramic hob
Metallic
No Yes Ceramic hob
discolouration
Water splashes or
No Yes Ceramic hob
water rings
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Remove
when the
appliance
has cooled
down?
What should I
use to remove
the deposit?
scraper
scraper
cleaner
cleaner
cleaner
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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.
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.
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).
o Building Standards (issued by the Scottish Development
Department).
o IEE Wiring Regulations.
o Electricity At Work Regulations.
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Positioning
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient
temperature of the room it is located in, during
periods of use.
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. The following minimum clearance distances must be
observed:-
o 700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o 50 mm clearance around the front, back and sides of the
appliance, measured from the cut out.
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.
Unpacking the appliance
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
are contained within the packaging:-
1 Hob
1 Ceramic hob scraper
1 Installation and instruction manual
1 Guarantee card
4 Fixing brackets
4 Fixing screws
1 Sealing strip
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Installing the appliance
o Cut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
o IMPORTANT: You must observe
the ventilation requirements
shown in the drawing opposite.
o IMPORTANT: 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 the hob into position (see drawing
opposite).
o Carefully turn the hob upside down and
place it on a cushioned mat.
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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, particularly if it needs to be
serviced.
o Carefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you have cut out.
o There are holes on the base or the sides of the hob that you can
fix the four brackets to. There are three holes in each one of the
brackets.
o You should place the bracket on the underneath of the hob, in a
position that is appropriate for the aperture that you have cut
out. Using the screws provided, fix the bracket to the hob.
These screws MUST be securely tightened.
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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 the
manufacturer’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 This appliance must be wired into a 30 A 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 above the appliance and no more than 1.25m
away from it.
o The spur outlet must still be accessible even when your hob is
located in its operating position.
o Cable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 4 mm²
Connecting the mains supply cable
o The mains terminal block is located on the underside of the hob
and the terminals are accessible by removing the terminal block
cover by removing the cover screw.
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o The cable connections must be in accordance with the diagram
located on the bottom of the hob (see above).
o You should use a good quality screwdriver to carefully, fully
tighten ALL of the terminal screws.
o If when the hob is first switched on, only two of the zones
work, you should recheck that the terminal screws are all
fully tightened. This should be done before contacting the
Customer Care Department.
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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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:
o Switch the appliance off at the control switch.
o Open the terminal block on the underside of the hob.
o Unscrew the terminal screws fixing the cable.
o Replace the cable with one of the same length and in accordance
with the specification given on page 22.
o The “green-yellow” earth wire must be connected to the terminal
marked . It must be about 10 mm longer than the live and
neutral wires.
o The “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).
My appliance isn’t working correctly
o The cooking zones are not functioning or will not switch
on.
* It has been more than 2 minutes since the appliance was
switched on. You should switch the appliance back on again,
using the ON/OFF button and then switch on a cooking zone.
* The safety lock has been switched on (see the “Locking the hob
top” section for information on how to turn off the safety lock).
* Several cooking zone selection buttons have been pressed at
once. You should only try to switch on one cooking zone at once.
* 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.
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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.
* IMPORTANT: If the cooking zone does appear to be hotter than
60°C and the residual heat indicator has not come on, you
should call the Customer Care Department.
o A humming sound is heard when a cooking zone is
selected.
* This is normal; the sound will disappear when the zone heats up.
o The cooking zones have become discoloured.
* This maybe caused by burnt on remnants of food. This will not
affect the working of the appliance. However you should make
sure that the cleaning instructions are being followed regularly.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be
operating correctly, then you should disconnect it
from your mains supply and then contact the
Customer Care Department on telephone number
(0118) 933 6918.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE
YOURSELF.
Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is
under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an
appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out
charge.
The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform
any necessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a
way that an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused
to the appliance or your kitchen, then he will not complete a
repair.
This includes situations where appliances have been tiled in,
sealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in
front of the appliance, like plinths. Or any installation other
than the one specified by the manufacturer 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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United Kingdom
6 Bennet Road,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0QX
United Kingdom
Customer Care
(0118) 933 6918
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