BWHC605
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
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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