BETC50B - Cooker BUSH - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Cooker
Brand	Bush
Model	BETC50B
Width	50 cm
Depth	60 cm
Height	85 cm
Weight	Approximately 50 kg
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power Rating	10.5 kW (approx.)
Oven Type	Electric fan oven
Oven Capacity	65 litres
Grill Function	Yes, integrated grill
Hob Type	Electric ceramic hob
Number of Cooking Zones	4
Oven Cleaning	Enamel lining for easy cleaning
Child Lock	Yes
Safety Features	Flame failure device on hob, auto shut-off
Spare Parts Availability	Available through Bush service centers
Repair Index	5.8 out of 10 (typical for freestanding cookers)
Energy Efficiency Class	A

Frequently Asked Questions - BETC50B BUSH

How do I set the oven timer on my Bush BETC50B cooker?

Press the Timer button, then use the +/- buttons to set the desired cooking time. The oven will shut off automatically when the timer reaches zero.

What do the symbols on the hob controls mean?

Each knob controls a specific cooking zone. The symbols indicate the zone position. Turning the knob clockwise increases the heat level, from 1 (low) to 6 (high).

Why is my oven not heating up?

Check that the cooker is plugged in and the main power switch is on. Ensure the oven function selector is set to a heating mode (e.g., fan oven). If it still doesn't heat, the heating element may be faulty and require replacement.

How do I clean the ceramic hob?

Allow the hob to cool completely. Apply a ceramic hob cleaner with a soft cloth or scraper. Wipe off residue with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

The oven door is hard to close. What should I do?

Check if the door hinges are misaligned. You may need to tighten the hinge screws. If the door seal is worn, it can cause resistance. Contact a service technician for door seal replacement.

Can I use aluminium foil in the oven?

Yes, but avoid covering the oven floor or the fan outlet. Aluminium foil can reflect heat and affect cooking performance. It is safer to place foil on a baking tray.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the Child Lock button (often marked with a key symbol) for 3 seconds until the indicator lights up. To deactivate, repeat the process.

My grill is smoking heavily. Is this normal?

Some smoke on first use is normal as manufacturing residues burn off. For subsequent use, heavy smoke may indicate grease buildup. Clean the grill element and tray regularly.

What is the recommended oven temperature for baking cakes?

For most cakes, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) fan assisted. Adjust according to recipe; for fan ovens, reduce temperature by 20°C compared to conventional.

How do I replace the oven light bulb?

Disconnect the cooker from the power supply. Remove the glass cover by turning it counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 25W, 300°C heat-resistant oven bulb. Refit the cover and reconnect.

USER MANUAL BETC50B BUSH

Installation & User Instructions - Please keep for future reference

Cat no

Model

2599791

BUSH BETC60W WHITE

2677534

BUSH BETC60B BLACK

3328105

BUSH BETC60S SILVER

2556332

BUSH BETC50W WHITE

2445175

BUSH BETC50B BLACK

3555150

BUSH BETC50S SILVER

Exterior view of a white HUSH electric oven with open doors and control knobs (no visible text or symbols)

Cooker serial number

place sticker here

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or using

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your appliance and ensure safe and correct installation, use and maintenance.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call Argos Product Support 01759 487838

Contents

Safety Information 2

Parts 3

Installation 4-5

Positioning 4

Fixing to the wall 4

Electrical connection 5

User Instructions 6-8

Using the hob 6

Cookware selection 6

Using the oven 7

Using the grill 8

Care and Maintenance 9

Cleaning 9

Removing the inner door glass 9

Troubleshooting 10

Technical Specifications 11

Disposal information 11

A Guide to Wall Mounting & Fixings 12

Guarantee Back

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Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

IMPORTANT: This product MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local regulations.

IMPORTANT: This appliance has been designed for non-professional, domestic use only.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unpack and examine the appliance for any damage. If you think there is a defect, do not use the appliance and contact Argos Product Support on 01759 487838.

IMPORTANT: The cooker is supplied setup according to the conditions shown on the rating label which is stuck to the rear of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: Keep the electrical cable (not supplied) of your cooker away from the hot areas; do not let it touch the appliance. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and heated surfaces.

IMPORTANT: In the event that the cable connecting your cooker becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified person. This cable must not be replaced by an unauthorised person.

IMPORTANT: When using the grill the oven door must be kept closed to prevent damage to the cooker knobs and to prevent the burn hazard that very hot knobs would present.

IMPORTANT: Children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge should not be allowed to use the cooker unless supervised and warned of the hazards involved

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

WARNING: Cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and should not be left unattended.

WARNING: NEVER try to extinguish a cooking fire with water. Instead switch off the appliance and cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces or in the oven.

CAUTION: Cookers may topple forward if a child climbs onto the cooker door. Children should be supervised in the kitchen at all times and this cooker must be secured to the wall using the fixing points provided to prevent accidents.

CAUTION: Do not allow children in the kitchen when cooking or while cooker parts may still be hot. Many parts of the cooker will become hot and present a considerable hazard to children.

CAUTION: When the oven is hot never touch the oven glass by hand or with tools.

CAUTION: Before starting to use your appliance, ensure curtains, paper or flammable items are kept away from your appliance. Do not keep flammable materials inside of or around your cooker.

CAUTION: Take care when closing the oven door that there is nothing obstructing it from closing as this may break the glass door.

Please familiarise yourself with the parts and accessories listed below

1 - Control panel
2 - Oven and grill controls
3 - Ceramic hob
4 - Hob heat indicator
5 - Grill pan with removable handle
6 - Wire shelves X 2
7 - Oven door
8 - Grill compartment
9 - Oven

Accessories

Grill pan and handle set

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2 wire shelves

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Shelf orientation

Positioning and fixing to the wall

Positioning

1. Make sure that there are no combustible or flammable materials, such as curtains, in the vicinity of the installation.
2. Furniture and cabinets surrounding the cooker must be of material resistant to temperatures greater than 50°C.
3. Surrounding furniture, cabinets and extractor fans should be positioned in accordance with the diagram shown in Figure 1.
4. There must be at least 2cm of free space between the back wall and the rear of the appliance to allow for ventilation and air circulation.
5. If fitted, the extractor fan must be at least 65cm above the hob. If no fan is fitted the minimum distance between the hob and any cabinet or other structure must be 75cm.

Fixing to the wall

Before using the appliance fix it securely to the wall using the chains on the back of the cooker. This will prevent the cooker from toppling forward if excess weight is placed on the oven door. Since the chains must be attached to wall fixings suitable for your wall type, the wall fixings are not supplied with the cooker (Figure 2).

Please refer to the 'Guide to Wall Mounting and Fixings' on page 12.

Levelling

Level the cooker before using it. To do this, use the adjustable feet to achieve the correct level and height

Electrical connection

IMPORTANT: Electrical connections must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and in accordance with all relevant local building and installation regulations.

1. See the rating label at the rear of the product for the appliance's rated load.

2. The cooker must be connected to a dedicated circuit suitably rated for the load of the appliance (see rating label at rear of appliance) as shown in the wiring diagrams below. It must be connected via a suitably rated cable to a double pole isolator cooker switch also suitably rated for the appliance.

3. Electrical cable should not touch the hot parts of the appliance.

The electrical cable should not be routed through any area that may be affected by heat from the oven, especially the area directly behind the oven.

Using the Hob

Each ceramic hob is regulated by a selector knob (Fig. 3).

The control allows for the efficient transfer of heat to the cooking pan.

The knob can be turned in both directions, to numbers 1 to 6

These numbers correspond to the power setting of the ceramic hob where 6 is the highest setting and 1 is the lowest.

Turn the hob control knob to off (●) when finished.

We recommend you turn off the ceramic hob 5 to 10 minutes before the dish is ready. This allows the heat accumulated in the ceramic hob to be used economically. The ceramic hob remains hot for a while after use.

SAFETY ADVICE IN THE CASE OF A COOKING PAN FIRE

In the event of a cooking pan fire:

1. Turn off the cooker at the wall switch.
2. Cover the pan with a fire blanket or damp cloth. This will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.
3. Leave the pan to cool for at least an hour before attempting to move it. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE

as the force of the extinguisher could tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat pan fires.

Figure 3

COOKWARE SELECTION

• Any cookware should have a thick, flat and dry base of the same diameter or slightly bigger than the hob. If the cookware diameter is smaller than the hob, heat will be wasted.
• Cookware with uneven bases is very inefficient, making the cooking time longer and wasting electricity.
• Cookware made of flameproof glass, suitable for ceramic hob cooking, should match the hob size. Pans projecting beyond the hob may be broken due to temperature stresses. The heated pan must never be filled up with cold water or placed on cold metal or stone surfaces.
  • Always use the pan with its lid on. This prevents the accumulation of vapour in the kitchen.

Four black-and-white illustrations of cooking pots with crossed handles, arranged horizontally (no text or symbols)

Only use flat bottomed pans

IMPORTANT!

1. Never turn the hob on before placing a pan on it, except when first used.
2. If the ceramic hob is not to be used for a long time, apply a little grease to the painted surface.
3. Do not allow spills to be burned onto the hob as baked stains are harder to remove

Using the oven

Using the Main Fan Oven

Turn the Main Oven knob clockwise and align the marker on the control knob with the required temperature (°C)

The indicator light on the control panel will go out and the thermostat will turn the element off when the selected temperature has been reached inside the oven. These will come back on once the thermostat falls below the set value.

Fan only defrost

The fan can be used without heat to defrost food (DEFROST)

IMPORTANT! Before using this method of defrosting refer to the food packaging defrosting information

Always turn the control knob to off (●) when cooking has finished.

Please note: The appliance incorporates a safety thermostat which cuts the electric supply to the oven if the temperature becomes excessive.

When using your oven for the first time your cooker may give off an unusual odour from the heating elements. This is normal for new cookers. To eliminate this odour run the oven at 250 degrees for 40-60 mins with the oven empty.

Main oven

MINUTE MINDER AND CLOCK

SETTING THE CLOCK (24-HR)

To set the time of day press the + and - buttons at the same time. The display will show 12:00. Press the + or - button until the correct time is shown in the display. Release the button.

SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER ALARM Press the + button.

Press the + button again until the required cooking period is shown in the display.

After 5 seconds countdown will start.

At the end of the cooking period the alarm will sound.

Press the - button to stop the alarm.

Using the grill

Using the grill

Turn the control knob (GRILL) clockwise to the required temperature.

The indicator light on the control panel will go out when the selected temperature has been reached inside the grill compartment.

Always turn the control knob to off (●) when cooking has finished.

The GRILL door must be closed during use.

Always use the handle when handling the grill pan

Grill control

Cleaning and Maintenance

Argos

Product Support 01759 487838

Cleaning

WARNING! Isolate the power supply to the cooker and make sure that the oven is cool.

Do not clean using caustic creams, abrasive cleaning powders, thick wire wool or hard tools. Enamelled parts of the oven can be damaged if excess cleaning liquids are not immediately removed.

After cleaning the interior parts of the oven with a soapy cloth, rinse it and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.

Never use flammable agents like acid, thinner or petrol when cleaning your oven.

Do not clean your oven with a steam cleaner.

Do not wash any part of your oven in a dishwasher.

Removal of inner glass door for cleaning

Remove the inner glass by sliding the glass out towards you.

Change of Oven Lamp

Turn the oven off from the electric supply and make sure that the oven is cool.

Remove the bulb after removing the cover in front of lamp. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb resistant to 300^ C (230 V, 25 Watt, Type E14).

Replace the lamp protective glass.

Your oven is now ready for use.

Care and use of the ceramic hob

For best results use pans with thick flat bases and match cooking pans to cooking zones of equal size.

Always place the pan on the cooking zone before switching on the cooking zone.

Always disconnect the power and check that the hob is cool before cleaning.

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning products such as wire wool to clean the hob. Use only cleaning products designed to be used on ceramic hobs.

If your cooker does not appear to function correctly

1. If no functions appear to work, check the cooker isolation switch has not been turned off also check the fuse in the switch and the circuit breaker in you consumer unit

2. After replacing the fuse or resetting the circuit breaker turn on individual parts of your cooker one at a time to check function

3. DO NOT attempt to repair this cooker yourself. Call Argos Product Support or consult a qualified electrician

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Only parts of the cooker work it may be that the hobs, the ovens or the grill, do not work	Links may be missing in the rear connector box	Refer to the Quick Start Guide to check the correct placement of the linksThis must be done by a qualified competent person
Nothing works (completely dead)	Power is turned off at the isolation switch or the consumer unitPoor electrical connection	Ensure isolation switch is on Check consumer unit has not tripped outHave the connections checked by a qualified electrician
Oven not heating up Oven temperature	erature not set correctlyDoor is not properly closed	Ensure that the correct temperature has been selected and the door is properly closed
Models BUSH BETC60		BUSH BETC50
	BLACK or WHITE or SILVER	BLACK or WHITE or SILVER
Power supply 220-240V~50 Hz	220-240V~50 Hz
Maximum power	10000 W 9500 W
Size (H x W x D) 900 x 600 x 600	900 x 500 x 600
Net Weight 47.72 Kg 42.89 Kg
Top oven volume 30 Lt. 25 Lt.
Main oven volume 61 Lt. 49 Lt.
Energy rating A A

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies within these instructions that may occur due to product improvements and development

All images and drawing are for illustration purposes only.

This appliance/fitting is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, the crossed out wheelie bin symbol, indicates that this appliance/fitting may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.

Important note:

If plastic wall plugs are supplied with your product:

- these are only suitable for use in masonry walls.

If you are in any doubt about the correct wall plugs for your wall, seek professional advice.

Failure of the product due to using incorrect fixings is the responsibility of the installer.

Important: When drilling into walls always check that there are no hidden wires or pipes etc.

Make sure that the screws and wall plugs being used are suitable for supporting your unit. Consult a qualified tradesperson if you are unsure.

Hints:

1: General rule: Always use a larger screw and wall plug if you are not sure.
2: Ensure you use the recommended drill bit to match the wall plug and hole size.
3: Ensure you drill the hole horizontally, do not force the drill or enlarge the hole.
4: Take extra care when drilling high walls, ceilings and ceramic tiles. Ensure wall plugs are inserted beyond the thickness of the ceramic tiles to avoid the tiles splitting or cracking.
5: Ensure wall plugs are well fitted and are a tight fit in the drilled hole.

Types of walls

You can use one of the following types of wall plug if your walls are made of brick, breeze block, concrete, stone or wood.

No.1 "General Purpose" wall plug

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Generally aerated blocks should not be used to support heavy loads, use a specialist fitting in this case. For light loads, general purpose wall plugs can be used.

No.2 "Plasterboard" wall plug

Technical diagram of a screw fastener assembly with a pin inserted into a housing (no text or labels)

For use when attaching light loads on to plasterboard partitions.

No.3 "Cavity Fixing" wall plug

Technical diagram of a screw fastener assembly with a pin inserted, showing internal threading and fastener tip (no text or labels)

For use with plasterboard partitions or hollow wooden doors.

No.4 "Cavity Fixing-Heavy Duty" wall plug

Technical diagram of a mechanical fastener assembly with threaded fastener and clamped spring (no text or labels)

For use when fitting or supporting heavy loads such as shelving, wall cabinets and coat racks.

No.5 "Hammer Fixing" wall plug

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with a tool inserted into a housing, no text or symbols present

For use with walls stuck with plasterboard. The hammer fixing allows it to be fixed to the wall rather than the plasterboard. Always check the fixing is secure to the retaining wall.

No.6 "Shield Anchor" wall plug Heavy loads

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For use with heavier loads such as TV & HiFi speakers and satellite dishes etc.

Care & Maintenance

Safety: Always check the fitting and location to ensure your safety in and around the home.

Fitting: From time to time check the fitting to ensure the wall plugs or screws do not become loose.

Product Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of

Year

This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase.

Any defect that arises during this period due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be repaired free of charge or replaced.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.
• It must be used solely for domestic purpose.
• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages.
• The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.
• In the event of a problem with the product with in the guarantee period call :- Argos Product Support 01759 487838.

Guarantor: Argos Ltd

489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard

Central Milton Keynes

MK9 2NW