Users Guide & Installation
Handbook
Belling
CTC60
Belling CTC60 Hob
08 27451 01 @ 11.20010
Service
Contents
Introduction
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Calling for Service
Please consult your retailer in the first instance. If you experience difficulty
Installing Your Hob…..
For your own safety – Never / Always
Using a ceramic hob
Timer
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contact Belling Appliances, After Sales Division.
Remember that you may be charged for the visit (even during the
guarantee period) if nothing is found to be wrong with the appliance, so
always check the instructions to make sure that you have not missed
anything.
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Belling Customer Care Centre
Tel: 0844 815 3746 (all calls will be charged at local rate)
Safety Features
Before contacting a service agent, please note the following details
about your cooker:
Model Number ___________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Date of Purchase _________________________________
Also note your Postcode ___________________________
Boost Function
Care of your hob...
Service
In order to provide a complete service history for your Belling appliance,
please ask the service engineer to record the appropriate details in the
chart below.
Date
Nature of
Fault
Parts Replaced or Repaired Authorised
Stamp
or Signature
R
Belling Stoney Lane, Prescot, Mersyside, L35 2XW
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Care of Your Hob
Introduction
Your Belling Thank you for purchasing a new Belling electric built-in hob. Its stylish
Hob
and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make cooking a
pleasure. Even if you have used an electric hob before, it is important that
you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook, paying
particular attention to the installation and safety instructions.
In the interests of both safety and hygiene your Belling hob needs
to be kept clean. A build-up of grease or fat from cooking may
cause a fire hazard.
WARNING! For your own safety, always switch off your hob at
the mains supply before cleaning.
Getting Help If you have any problems with installing, operating, or cooking with your
Belling hob, please check through these instructions thoroughly to make
sure that you have not missed anything. If you still need help, then please
contact (including a daytime telephone number if possible):
Ceramic Hob
WARNING! If any crack should appear on the hob, isolate the
cooker from the mains supply. Do not use any part of the
cooker but contact your Belling Service Agent.
Customer Care Centre
Stoney Lane,
Prescot,
Merseyside,
L35 2XW
The ceramic hob is very hard wearing and with normal care should
remain in good condition. However, it is important that any spillage
is dealt with before the hob is used again, otherwise it will become
baked on.
Belling Customer Care Centre Helpline: 0844 815 3746
Once the hob has cooled, remove any heavy spillage or soiling
with a metal spatula or scraper, the hob surface should then be
cleaned using a proprietary Ceramic Hob Cleaner and Conditioner
on a damp cloth to remove any marks. Wipe off the residue of the
cleaner with a soft damp cloth and polish the hob with a soft lint-
free cloth. It is important that the hob is cleaned regularly with
Ceramic Hob Cleaner & Conditioner as it provides a protective film
to keep the hob in good condition and assists in keeping the hob
clean.
Please quote the appliance model and serial number with all enquiries.
This can be found on the rating plate on the underside of the appliance.
WARNING! For your own safety, make sure that these instructions
on installation, use and maintenance are followed.
We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future
reference.
If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, please pass on these
instructions to the new owner.
Whilst it is recommended that normal cleaning is carried out when
the hob has cooled, if jam, fruit or anything with a high sugar
content is spilled on the hob, or plastic or aluminium is melted onto
the hob, clean it off immediately, as damage to the hob can result.
Switch off the hob and use a metal spatula, palette knife or scraper
to remove the spillage. TAKE CARE, as the spillage and the hob
may be very hot. When the hob has cooled, clean as usual with
Ceramic Hob Cleaner & Conditioner.
Unpacking
Examine your hob for any damage, particularly the hob glass. Make sure
there are no chips or cracks.
If there is any damage to the hob or there is anything missing, please
contact your supplier for advice. If the hob glass is cracked the appliance
must not be connected to the supply, and no part of it may be used.
Locating
the hob
The hob can be fitted into any 600mm (24”) deep work top with a thickness
of between 30 and 40mm (11/4 to 15/8”). The surface around the hob must
be of a heat resistant material.
The work top and its support must be strong enough to carry the weight of
the hob plus full cooking pans.
Do not use scouring powders or paste, wire wool scouring pads, or
oven cleaners on the hob as these can cause damage to the hob
surface.
The hob is a class X appliance, as such adjacent walls which project above
hob level must not be nearer to the hob than 150mm and should be
protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker
hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
We do not recommend positioning the hob below wall cupboards as heat
and steam from cooking may cause damage to the cupboard and its
contents.
Note: the pictures shown in the figures in this handbook are purely
indicative.
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Installing your hob
Boost Function
Before cutting the work top, make sure that there is enough space
underneath to accept the hob, and that there are no supports or projections
which might interfere with fitting the hob.
The hob features a boost facility which enables pans to be brought up to temperature
quickly with maximum power, before dropping to a lower energy setting automatically. It is
activated as follows,
Cut the aperture in the work top to the dimensions shown in the relevant
diagram below, taking care that it refers to your hob. The cut edges of the
aperture should be sealed with paint or varnish to prevent any ingress of
moisture.
To Activate
Boost Function
1.
Switch on hob, as described previously.
Touch pad repeatedly until 9. appears.
The dot indicates that the boost function is activated.
2.
Touch pad
to reduce energy level to desired cooking
energy level. It can be noted that the dot continues to be
illuminated.
If an energy level less than 6 is selected, the boost function assumes a saucepan of liquid
is to be simmered, so stays on full power for up to 7 minutes (dependant on setting) to bring
the fluid to the boil quickly. If an energy level above and including 6 is selected, the boost
function operates for less time, as if only a frying pan was being heated. As a guide, when
energy level 7 or 8 is selected the boost function will run for around 3 minutes.
If no lower energy level is selected, the hob will resume normal operation, indicated by the
dot switching off.
The table below should serve as an indication for suitable cooking energy levels.
Energy
Level
Type Of Cooking
1 or 2
3
To dissolve butter, chocolate etc.
To heat food, keep small amounts of water simmering, to beat sauces containing
egg yolk and butter. To simmer meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.
To heat solid and liquid foods, keep water boiling, unfreeze frozen foods, make
omelettes containing 2-3 eggs, various types of cooking.
To cook foods, jams etc.
4 or 5
6
7 or 8
9
To seal meats and fry fish.
Frying potatoes etc., bringing water to boil.
Note; A small radius is permissible in each corner.
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Installing your hob
Safety Features
Connecting the hob The connection to the electrical supply must be made before fitting
the hob in the work top.
Safety Lock
It is possible to lock the element controls and timer against
accidental operation. At any time during the hobs use, if the pad
marked is touched for 2 seconds the controls will be locked
For your own safety, we recommend that your hob is connected by
a competent electrician. The installation must comply with current
I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
i.e. they cannot be adjusted. The lock function is shown by its neon
being illuminated. If the minute minder is in use at the time, it will
continue to countdown as normal.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!
Touch the pad marked
for 2 seconds to remove lock
The hob must be connected to the correct electrical supply as
stated on the voltage label, located on the underside of the
product, through a suitable double-pole control unit having a
minimum contact separation of 3mm in all poles. We recommend
that the circuit is rated to 32 Amps. We recommend P.V.C.
insulated twin and earth cable with a conductor size of 4mm ² to
connect the hob to the mains supply. The maximum size of cable
that can be used is 6mm ² twin and earth, the minimum is 4mm².
We recommend that the hob is locked whenever it is not in use,
especially if children are likely to be present.
Hob Hot Warning
When each plate is switched off after use, H will flash on the
energy level indicator, to indicate that the plate is still hot. This will
continue until the hob glass has cooled sufficiently to be safe to
touch.
Access to the mains terminal block, for supply cable connection, is
gained by removing the small plate on the underside front left hand
corner of the hob. Pass the mains cable through the plastic
grommet provided and secure it by using the cable clamp. Connect
the mains cable as follows:
If the hob is switched off before the glass has cooled sufficiently,
the H will be displayed continuously. This indicates to the user that
the hob still retains heat following use. The H will go out when the
hob surface has cooled sufficiently to be safe to touch.
CAUTION! If the electricity supply to the hob is interrupted or
switched off following use, the H hob hot indicators will not
appear when the electricity supply is reinstated, despite the
elements still being dangerously hot to touch.
- Live to terminal
- Neutral to terminal
- Earth to terminal
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N
Allow sufficient cable length for the hob to be removed for
maintenance, but ensure that the cable is looped well to the back
of the cabinet and is kept clear of the base of the hob.
Fitting the hob
Apply the self adhesive seal to the underside edges of the hob
glass. For best results, the seal should be adhered along each side
in turn, as close to the edge as possible, and trimmed at each
corner, taking care to ensure a neat join.
Place the hob in the aperture, checking that the hob glass is
covering the worktop along all four sides. Set the front edge of the
appliance parallel with the front of the worktop. Locate and attach
the securing clamps (x 2) to the front and rear underside of the
hob, using the screws provided. Tighten the screws so that the hob
is pulled down firmly against the worktop, thus ensuring a good
seal.
Note that the clamps are
reversible to suit either
30mm or 40mm thick
worktop.
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Timer Operation
Installing your hob
Your hob has a timer built in which can either be used to automatically switch off
a cooking zone after a pre set period of time, or as an alarm reminder. The timer
features a maximum duration of 99 minutes.
Belling built-under
single oven unit or
double oven unit
The hob can be fitted above a Belling built-under single or double
oven unit if required.
For your own safety, we recommend that your hob and oven are
connected by a competent electrician. The installation must comply
with current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.
Automatic cook stop 1.
Touch pad , on the timer controller, by the
symbol. A ‘t’ will appear in each hotplate control display.
Follow the installation instructions supplied with the oven unit. To
make sure that there is adequate clearance between the top of the
oven unit and the underside of the hob, the oven support shelf
must be at least 615mm or 705mm from the underside of the
worktop, depending on the type of oven being fitted, shown in the
diagram below. Fit an infill piece along the underside front edge of
the work top to form the top of the oven cavity where required.
2.
3.
Select the hotplate to be timed using the
the desired energy level.
pad, and set to
Set the timer to the desired duration. Once the time period
has elapsed the element will switch off and an alarm will
sound. The alarm can be stopped by pressing any touch
pad.
4.
To cancel a countdown duration, either reduce the time
period to ‘0’ using the
pads simultaneously.
Fit the hob before mounting the oven in its cavity, making sure that
the cables are looped well to the back.
pad, or press both
and
Alarm
1.
2.
Set required energy level for elements required.
Touch pad , on the timer controller, indicated by
symbol until the time duration required is reached.
A ‘t’ will appear in each hotplate control display. For Alarm
only, it is not necessary to select a hotplate. After 10
seconds the controller will beep and the displays will revert
to showing energy level.
The alarm will sound once the time has elapsed, and can
be stopped by pressing any of the touch pads.
3.
To cancel an alarm duration, either reduce the time period
to ‘0’ using the
simultaneously.
pad, or press both
and
pads
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For your safety
Using A Ceramic Hob
Controls
When used properly your Belling built-in hob is completely safe, but as with any electrical
appliance there are some precautions you must take in its use.
Increase
heat setting
Never..
Element
selector
G
G
G
G
Never allow anyone except an authorised Belling Service Agent to service or repair
your hob.
Never remove any part of the hob other than those intended in normal use, or
attempt to modify the appliance in any way.
Never use the cooker for commercial catering. It is designed for domestic use and
for cooking food only.
Never allow young children to operate or play with the cooker, as all surfaces get
hot while in use.
Lock
Decrease
heat setting
Power
on / off
G
G
G
Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Never store items above a hob that children may attempt to reach.
Never use a chip pan or deep fat fryer more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid while
frying, and do not leave a fryer unattended while cooking.
Never place materials which might catch fire, such as tea towels on the hob, even
when the appliance is not in use.
Never allow aluminium foil or plastic to touch any hob element when it is hot.
Never use an asbestos mat, trivet or rack of any kind under pans on the hob.
Never store anything which might catch fire in a cupboard immediately below the
hob.
Never heat unopened containers.
Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
Never dry clothes on the hob.
Never store flammable liquids, aerosols, etc. in adjacent cabinetry.
Never use large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hotplates as this will
damage the hob.
Timer
When the hob is first switched the controller will illuminate parts of its displays,
accompanied by a beep. This is the controller testing and calibrating itself. When this
process is complete the neon adjacent to the lock pad will light, to indicate the hob is ready
for use but locked for safety.
G
G
G
G
To switch on
1.
Touch and hold the pad denoted with symbol
The hob will beep and the neon adjacent to the pad will switch off.
The hob is now unlocked.
for 2 seconds.
G
G
G
G
G
2.
3.
Touch and hold the pad marked ON for 1 second. The hob will
beep and all energy level indicators will display 0.
Immediately touch pad
for the element you wish to use. Each
G
Never wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.
touch of the pad raises the energy level by 1, up to a maximum of
9. Alternatively the pad can be held, in which case the energy level
will run up to 9 by itself.
Always..
G
4.
5.
To decrease the energy level touch
To set additional elements repeat steps 3 and 4.
until 0 appears or
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Always take care when touching any part of the hob which may be hot.
Always keep your hob clean, as a build-up of grease or fat from cooking may be a
fire hazard.
G
G
Always switch off at the mains supply and allow the appliance to cool before
cleaning your hob.
Always supervise children and pets whilst cooking
Always use suitable pans for the hob, and make sure that they are stable.
Always keep handles away from the edge of the hob and any heat. For added
safety you should consider using a suitable hob guard.
Always make sure that all the controls are switched off when you finish cooking.
Always remember that your hob may stay hot for a time even after you have
finished cooking.
To switch off
To switch off an individual element, touch pad
alternatively touch both energy level adjustment pads simultaneously.
G
G
G
To switch off the whole hob, hold the ON pad for 1 second, until the
controller beeps. Alternatively, if all elements and timer are switched off
individually, the hob will automatically switch itself off after 10 seconds.
G
G
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Using A Ceramic Hob
Using A Ceramic Hob
WARNING: Extreme caution should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces
when cleaning up spillage on the hot hob surface.
Before using the hob for the first time, clean the hob surface with a
Ceramic Hob Cleaner and Conditioner. This applies a thin
protective film to the hob, making it easier to clean and prolong its
life
1.
Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to
avoid unnecessary damage to the hob.
2.
When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil
which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will
permanently damage the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with
care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred, remove it as long as it is still
hot with a metal handled razor-blade scraper commercially available. This will
avoid any damage.
All models feature a hob hot warning system. It will activate when
any hob element is switched on and stay on after use, until the hob
cooking zones cool to below a safe temperature, around 60ºC.
WARNING! If the power supply is interrupted, the hob hot
warning will not operate upon resumption of power.
NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.
Your new hob has 4 fastlite elements:
Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.
Back Left 1.2kW
Front Left 1.8kW
Back Right 2.0kW
Front Right 1.5kW
REMEMBER
1.
2.
Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have
a flat base, always check before buying.
Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum
contact with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any
type of electric hob.
Lower rated elements (1.2kW) are better suited to smaller sized
pans, while larger rated elements (2.0kW) are better suited to
larger sized pans.
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Using A Ceramic Hob – General Information
Using A Ceramic Hob - Safety
WARNING!
If any crack should appear on the hob, isolate the hob
immediately from the mains supply. Do not use any part of the
hob but contact your Belling Service Agent.
NEVER
Never cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil as
this will result in damage to the surface of the hob.
Never use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to
the smooth sides of the hob.
The ceramic hob elements are fitted with special controls to
regulate the element temperatures and to prevent overheating. The
elements will be seen to switch on and off during use as the
temperature is maintained automatically. This cycling effect is
perfectly normal, and is part of the designed operation of the
elements and controls. A slight hum may be heard from the
elements while they are in use.
Never drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause
scratches in the surface of the hob.
Never place anything between the base of the utensil and the
ceramic hob, e.g. do not use asbestos mats, aluminium or wok
stands.
Never leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob
when it is not in use.
Never place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the
hob.
Never leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched ON unless
they are being used.
Although the heating elements are fitted with safety cut-outs to
prevent overheating, it is important that the elements are not
operated for any length of time without a pan on the hob, as
overheating can still occur and may cause damage.
Whilst it is recommended that normal cleaning is carried out when
the hob has cooled, if jam, fruit or anything with a high sugar
content is spilled on the hob, or plastic or aluminium is melted onto
the hob, clean it off immediately, as damage to the hob can result.
(See ‘Care of your hob’ on page 16)
We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles
across two heated areas.
Never leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always
ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated areas and
have the same diameter as the heated area used.
Safety requirements IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some
for deep fat frying
fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying,
cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg. to
answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking
zones. To minimise the risks inherent with deep fat frying, we
recommend the following;
We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater
than 25cm (10”).
ALWAYS
Always use good quality smooth flat based utensils.
Always use a utensil which has approximately the same base area
as the heating area zone being used.
Always use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for
the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage.
Always use utensils with good fitting lids.
Always use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.
saucepans with smooth flat bases. Aluminium pans with coloured
vitreous enamelled bases absorb heat and are therefore more
efficient in use. Almost equally as good are saucepans with a thick
machined aluminium base. If using enamelled steel or cast iron
pans, ensure that they have good
1.
Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the
appropriate heating area.
2.
3.
Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or
cooking period.
4.
Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen
food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,
resulting in greasy food.
5.
Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it
slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will
cause frothing and spitting, if added too quickly.
Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.
Keep the outside of the pan, clean and free from streaks of
oil or fat.
smooth flat bases as otherwise the heat will not be distributed
evenly and damaging heat spots may be created.
6.
7.
Never use recessed or ridged base utensils. Ideally the base of
saucepan should be approximately the same size as the heating
area, up to a maximum of 254mm (10").
In the unfortunate
event of a chip
pan fire
1.
2.
Switch Off the electricity supply.
Smother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth. Only if .
safe to do so.
3.
Leave the pan to cool for at least 60 minutes before
moving.
If you cannot control the fire, close the kitchen door,
evacuate the house and call the fire brigade. Do not go
back into the house until you have been told it is safe to do
so. Burns and injuries are almost invariably caused by
picking up the burning pan and rushing outside with it.
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