Beko BCT601IG User Manual

Built-In Hob BCT601IG

Important information or useful hints

Warning of hazardous situations with

Warning of electric shock.

Warning of risk of fire.

Warning of hot surfaces.

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been
manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and
all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you
handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user
manual.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models. Differences between models will be
identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

about usage.

regard to life and property.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Important instructions and warnings

for safety and environment 4

General safety ....................................................... 4

Electrical safety ..................................................... 4

Product safety ....................................................... 5

Intended use ......................................................... 6

Safety for children .................................................. 6

Disposing of the old product ................................... 7

Package information .............................................. 7

Future Transportation ............................................. 7

2 General information 8

Overview ............................................................... 8

Technical specifications ......................................... 8

3 Installation 9

Before installation .................................................. 9

Installation and connection ................................... 10

4 Preparation 13

Tips for saving energy ......................................... 13

Initial use ............................................................ 13

First cleaning of the appliance .............................. 13

Initial heating ...................................................... 13

5 How to use the hob 14

General information about cooking ....................... 14

Using the hobs .................................................... 15

Control panel ...................................................... 16

6 Maintenance and care 22

General information ............................................. 22

Cleaning the hob ................................................. 22

7 Troubleshooting 23

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1 Important instructions and warnings for safety and

environment

This section contains safety
instructions that will help protect from
risk of personal injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these
instructions shall void any warranty.

General safety

• The appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervised or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
by a responsible person for their
safely.

• Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

• If the product is handed over to
someone else for personal use or
second-hand use purposes, the
user manual, product labels and
other relevant documents and
parts should be also given.

• Installation and repair procedures
must always be performed by
Authorised Service Agents. The
manufacturer shall not be held
responsible for damages arising
from procedures carried out by
unauthorised persons which may
also void the warranty. Before

installation, read the instructions
carefully.

• Do not operate the product if it is
defective or has any visible
damage.

• Ensure that the product function
knobs are switched off after every
use.

Electrical safety

• If the product has a failure, it
should not be operated unless it
is repaired by an Authorised
Service Agent. There is the risk of
electric shock!

• Only connect the product to a
grounded outlet/line with the
voltage and protection as
specified in the “Technical
specifications”. Have the
grounding installation made by a
qualified electrician while using
the product with or without a
transformer. The Manufacturer
shall not be liable for any
problems arising due to the
product not being earthed in
accordance with the local
regulations.

• Never wash the product by
spreading or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!

• The product must be
disconnected during installation,

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maintenance, cleaning and
repairing procedures.

• If the power connection cable for
the product is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.

• The appliance must be installed
so that it can be completely
disconnected from the mains
supply. The separation must be
provided by a switch built into the
fixed electrical installation,
according to construction
regulations.

• If the electrical supply is restricted,
means of all-pole disconnection
must be accessible and
incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules.

• Any work on electrical equipment
and systems should only be
carried out by authorised and
qualified persons.

• In case of any damage, switch off
the product and disconnect it
from the mains. To do this, turn
off the fuse at home.

• Make sure that fuse rating is
compatible with the product.

Product safety

• WARNING: The appliance and its
accessible parts become hot
during use. Care should be taken
to avoid touching heating

elements. Children less than 8
years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.

• Never use the product when your
judgment or coordination is
impaired by the use of alcohol
and/or drugs.

• Be careful when using alcoholic
drinks in your dishes. Alcohol
evaporates at high temperatures
and may cause fire since it can
ignite when it comes into contact
with hot surfaces.

• Do not place any flammable
materials close to the product as
the sides may become hot during
use.

• Keep all ventilation slots clear of
obstructions.

• Do not use steam cleaners to
clean the appliance as this may
cause an electric shock.

• WARNING: Unattended cooking
on a hob 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.

• CAUTION: The cooking process
has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be
supervised continuously.

• WARNING: Danger of fire: Do not
store items on the cooking
surfaces.

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• WARNING: If the surface is
cracked, switch off the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electric
shock.

• In case of hotplate glass
breakage : Immediately shut off
all burners and any electrical
heating element and isolate the
appliance from the power supply.
Do not touch the appliance
surface. Do not use the appliance.

• After use, switch off the hob
element by its control and do not
rely on the pan detector.

• Metallic objects such as knives,
forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface
since they can get hot.

• The appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of an
external timer or separate
remote-control system.

• Vapour pressure that build up due
to the moisture on the hob
surface or at the bottom of the
pot can cause the pot to move.
Therefore, make sure that the
oven surface and bottom of the
pots are always dry.

• Hotplates are equipped with
"Induction" technology. Your
induction hob that provides both
time and money savings must be
used with pots suitable for
induction cooking; otherwise
hotplates will not operate. See.

General information about
cooking, page 14 , selecting the

pots.

• As induction hobs create a
magnetic field, they may cause
harmful impacts for people who
use devices such as insulin pump
or pacemaker.

Prevention against possible fire risk!

• Ensure all electrical connections
are secure and tight to prevent
risk of arcing.

• Do not use damaged cables or
extension cables.

• Ensure liquid or moisture is not
accessible to the electrical
connection point.

Intended use

• This product is designed for
domestic use. Commercial use
will void the guarantee.

• This appliance is for cooking
purposes only. It must not be
used for other purposes, for
example room heating.

• The manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damage caused by
improper use or handling errors.

Safety for children

• WARNING: Accessible parts will
become hot when in use. To
avoid burns and scalds children
should be kept away.

• The packaging materials will be
dangerous for children. Keep the
packaging materials away from

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children. Please dispose of all
parts of the packaging according
to environmental standards.

• Electrical products are dangerous
to children. Keep children away
from the product when it is
operating and do not allow them
to play with the product.

• Do not place any items above the
appliance that children may reach
for.

Disposing of the old product

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and
Disposing of the Waste Product:

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
This product has been manufactured with high quality
parts and materials which can be reused and are
suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste
product with normal domestic and other wastes at the

end of its service life. Take it to the collection center
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Please consult your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited materials specified in the
Directive.

Package information

• Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment
Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging material
collection points designated by the local
authorities.

Future Transportation

• Keep the product's original carton and transport
the product in it. Follow the instructions on the
carton. If you do not have the original carton,
pack the product in bubble wrap or thick
cardboard and tape it securely.

Check the general appearance of your product
for any damages that might have occurred
during transportation.

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