Baumatic BHC310-ANZ User manual

BHC310-ANZ 30 cm
Domino ceramic
Cooktop

User Manual for your Baumatic
BHC310-ANZ
30 cm Domino ceramic cooktop with
touch control operation
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
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.
JW 13/07/12
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 7
Specifications 8 - 10
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Standard accessories 8
Electricaldetails 8
Ceramic hob surface layout 9
Controlpanel 10
Using the ceramic hob 10 - 18
Beforefirstuse 10
Using the touch controls 10
Cookingonazone 11
Powerlevelsettings 12
Turningoffthezone 12
Residualheatindicator 13
Locking the hob top 13
Using the timer as a minute minder 14
Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off 15
High temperature protection 16
Automatic safety cut-off 16
Suitablecookware 16
Cookingtips 17
Hobguidelines 18
Cleaning and maintenance 20 - 21
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 20
Aftereachuse 20
Cleaningtable 20
Using a ceramic hob scraper 21
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 21
Installation 22 - 26
Positioning 22
Unpacking the appliance 22
Installing the appliance 23 - 25
Electrical connection 25 - 26
My appliance isn’t working correctly 27 – 28
Contactdetails 29

Environmental note
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
oPlease discard
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic.
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 Retailer where you
d your unit from.
ehold use and for
ambient temperature
scolouration at
of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
uarantee. The foregoing does not affect
t of Baumatic Ltd.
ld not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
kept away
may only be carried out by authorised service
purchase
General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic housothe cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
oIMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture or housing and all
materials used in the installation must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature of 85°C above the
of the room it is located in, whilst in use.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or di
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention
the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in the Conditions Of G
your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreemen
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYou shou
surface.
oNo modifications to the appliance are permitted by Baumatic Ltd.
oYou 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
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
oRepairs
agents.

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hild Safety
ce at any time. During and after use, all
surfaces will be hot.
se ensure that they are kept under close supervision
at all times.
uld only be allowed to utilise the appliance
when supervised.
eneral Safety
C
oBaumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children
are prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed
to touch the applian
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the
kitchen, plea
oOlder children sho
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The appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitably 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.
uring use D
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 utilising the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
t with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
ng with fat and oil the appliance should
not be left unattended.
oYou should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
into contac
oIf fat and oil overheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For
this reason, when cooki
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.

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leaning
Cleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
appliance, it
should be disconnected from the mains and cool.
using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
other high pressure
cleaning equipment to clean the appliance.
section of this booklet that refers to
stallation.
a result of improper
use or installation of this appliance.
o avoid damaging your appliance
The ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
ic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
es
may scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.
ld be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
r this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
C
o
oIMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the
oGreat care should be taken whilst
oYou should not use a steam jet or any
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a
suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see
the specific
in
oBaumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as
T
o
oThe ceram
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bas
oPans shou
oCooking zones should not be switched on without
oFood 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, howeve

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pecificationsS
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 520 mm Depth: 505 mm
Width: 288 mm Width: 273 mm
ation
t indicator
oCeramic hob scraper
Vac 50 - 60 Hz
ains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm² (supplied)
Height: 55 mm
Product specifications
o1 x 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone
1 x 1.20 kW hyper-speed zoneo
oFront touch control oper
oResidual hea
oSafety lock
Standard accessories
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240
Supply Connection: 15 A
Max Rated Inputs: 3.00 kW
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ur hob is located on
e underneath of the appliance. Therefore it is a good idea to record
is information before you install your appliance.
ate of Purchase ……………………………….
eramic hob
ed zone
eed zone
ace
= ON / OFF button
panel
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 yo
th
th
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
D
C surface layout
1 = 1.80 kW hyper-spe
2 = 1.20 kW hyper-sp
3 = Glass hob surf
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5 = Control

Control panel
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on tion buttons
3= Cooking zone selection buttons
5= Safety lock button
1= ON / OFF butt
2= Power / time regula
4= Timer button
Using the ceramic hob
Before
ne at a time, for 5 minutes
at the maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new
that has formed on
the heating elements during transit.
zone at once.
ucepan filled half full with cold water on
each zone as you burn it off.
d at the front of the hob top.
.
oYou should use the ball of your finger to press a button and not
its tip.
first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (see
“Cleaning and maintenance” section).
oYou should switch on one cooking zo
smell that exists and evaporate any humidity
oDo not burn off more than one
oYou must place a sa
Using the touch controls
oAll operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be foun
oThe controls respond to touch so you do not need to apply any
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re is no object, such as utensils or cloths,
covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls
difficult to operate.
and all
or lights will come on for 1 second and then go out.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) and all the indicators
will show “-“.
nsure that the bottom of
the pan and the surface of the cooking zone
are clean and dry.
Touch the relevant cooking zone selection button
(3).
wer
ithin 1 minute, the hob will
automatically switch off and you will need to
You are able to adjust the power level at any
me during cooking.
oA beep will sound each time a touch is registered.
oYou should make sure that the touch controls are always clean
and dry and that the
Cooking on a zone
oAfter powering on the appliance a buzzer will sound once
the indica
This indic t ates that the hob has entered stand-by mode.
o
oPlace a suitable pan on the cooking zone that
you wish to use. E
o
oChoose an appropriate power setting for the
food that you are cooking using the po
regulation buttons (2). If you don’t choose a
power level w
start again.
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e exact
setting required will depend on several factors, including your
oYou should experiment with the induction hob power levels to
e best settings to suit y
Power
setting
Power level settings
oThe settings below are to be used as a guideline only. Th
cookware and the amount of food that you are cooking.
find th ou.
Suggested use
1 – 2 warming for small amounts of food.
butter and foods that burn
ering.
oDelicate
oMelting chocolate,
quickly.
oGentle simm
oSlow warming.
3 – 4 ering.
.
oReheating.
oRapid simm
oCooking rice
5 – 6 oPancakes.
7 – 8 asta. oSautéing.
oCooking p
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oBringing soup to the boil.
oiling water.
oStir-frying.
oSearing.
oB
Turning off the zone
oWhen you have finished cooking, press the
cooking zone selection button (3) of the zone
e
power level to 0 or press the plus an
oYou can then turn the whole hob off by pressing the
ON/OFF button (1).
that you wish to turn off.
oUse the power regulation buttons (2) to set th
d minus
buttons together to set the power level to 0.

Residual heat indicator
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his means that the
temperature of the indicated zone is still high
oWhen the temperature falls to a safe temperature, then the
The residual heat can also be used to continue heating pans on
IMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if your
ut.
oYou can lock the controls on the front of the hob to prevent
oWhen the controls are locked, all the buttons are disabled except
oTo lock the controls, press the safety lock button (5). The timer
fety lock button (5) again for a few seconds.
“Lo” will disappear from the timer display and the safety lock will
be deactivated.
oAfter a zone is switched off, the display will
show the letter “H”. T
enough to cause injury.
letter “H” will go out.
othe cooking zone that is still hot to save energy.
omains supply is c
Locking the hob top
unintended operation by other persons such as children.
for the ON/OFF button.
display will show “Lo”.
oTo unlock the controls, make sure that the hob is turned on and
then press the sa

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ble to use the minute minder, even if you are not turning on
oTouch the timer button (4) and the timer
display will show “- -“.
hing and will show in
the timer display. The maximum time that can
crease
the time by 1 minute. If you press and hold the plus or minus
oIf the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer automatically
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons together, the set time
display will show the remaining time and
mmed time is reached, a buzzer
will sound for 30 seconds and the timer display
will show “- -“.
Using the timer as a minute minder
It is possi
a cooking zone.
oUse the time regulation buttons (2) to set the
required countdown time. The minute minder
indicator will start flas
be set is 99 minutes.
oEach press of the plus or minus button will increase or de
button, the time will increase or decrease by 10 minutes.
returns to 0 minutes.
will be cancelled and “- -“ will show in the timer display.
oWhen the required time is displayed, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
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You are able to link the timer to a cooking zone so after the countdown
oking zone selection button
(3) for the zone that you wish to link a
countdown time to.
oTouch the timer button (4) and the timer
display will show “10”.
es. If the
set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons together, the timer will
display will show the remaining time and
dot will appear next to the power level
indicator to show which zone has the timer linked
Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off
time is complete, the cooking zone will turn off automatically.
oPress the relevant co
oUse the desired countdown time using the
time regulation buttons (2). Each press of
the plus or minus button will increase or
decrease the time by 1 minute. By holding
down the plus or minus button, the time will
increase or decrease by 10 minut
automatically return to 0 minutes.
be cancelled and the timer display will show “- -“.
oWhen the required time has been set, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
oA red
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MPORTANT: When the countdown is complete, if the other
continue to heat. You will need to
urn the other cooking zone off manually.
oA temperature sensor in the hob can monitor the temperature
hen an excessively high temperature is
detected, the hob will turn off automatically.
safety cut-off is activated when a cooking zone
has been left on longer than the maximum default working time.
oorking times for the r l e own
1
oWhen the countdown is complete, the corresponding zone will
turn off automatically.
I
cooking zone is in use, it will
t
High temperature protection
inside of the hob. W
Automatic safety cut-off
oThe automatic
This is a safety function in the event of the hob being left on
accidentally.
The default w va ious power ev ls are sh
in the table below.
Power level
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Default working time (hours) 8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2
uS itable cookware
orved base.
oMake sure that the base of your pan is smooth and sits flat
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a cu
against the glass. It should also be the same size as the cooking
zone. Always ensure that your pan is centred on the zone.

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oAlways lift pans off the ceramic hob, do not slide them as they
could scratch the glass.
oIMPORTANT: Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat
d
fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious
oWhen food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
reduce the cooking times and save
energy by retaining heat.
the cooking process
to reduce cooking times.
oStart cooking on a high power level setting and reduce the
Cooking tips
up very quickly. At extremely high temperatures oil an
fire risk.
oUsing a lid on pans will
oMinimise the amount of liquid or fat used in
setting when the food has heated through.
Simmering, cooking rice
oSimmering is the key to delicious soups and tender stews
sks, including cooking rice by the absorption method,
may require a slightly higher power setting to ensure the food is
earing steak
oSimmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85°C, when
bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking
liquid.
because the flavours develop without overcooking the food. You
should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below
boiling point.
oSome ta
cooked properly in the recommended time.
S
tes before cooking.
oTo cook juicy and flavoursome steaks you should stand the meat
at room temperature for about 20 minu

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hot pan.
well cooked
you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side.
the steak to gauge how cooked it is. The firmer it feels, the
more “well done” it will be.
oLeave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to
tir-frying
oHeat up a heavy-based frying pan. Brush both sides of the steak
with oil and drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot pan and
then lower the meat into the
oTurn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time
will depend on the thickness of the steak and how
Press
allow it to relax and become tender before serving.
S
flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
nts and
equipment ready.
oIf you are cooking large quantities, cook the food in several
and add two tablespoons of oil.
oStir-fry the vegetables and when they are hot but still crisp, turn
lower setting. Return the meat to the pan
and add your sauce.
Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated
immediately.
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
and power.
will radiate from are clearly marked
on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on
as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
oChoose a suitable
oStir-frying should be quick so have all the ingredie
smaller batches.
oPreheat the pan briefly
oCook any meat first and then put it aside and keep warm.
the cooking zone to a
othrough.
oServe
Hob guidelines
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
oThe worktop is fitted with cooking areas of different diameter
oThe positions where the heat
these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the
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oBefore use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are
bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
ns is 2 – 3 mm of
enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
urrounding cabinets.
little water to
reduce cooking times.
rface. Any
spillages should be wiped up immediately, however this may not
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.
oDO NOT USE THE HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN
OR CRACKED. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE SERVICE
DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
oYou should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the ceramic surface.
clean and dry.
oWhen cold, the
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
oThe best thickness for the bottom of the pa
type bottoms.
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread
to the hob, frame and s
oPreferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower
heat.
oAlways cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob
top if it comes into contact with the ceramic hob su
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
oIMPORTANT: The ceramic hob

Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out
any cleaning
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eaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
hob
burn
leaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
oWipe the appli da
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Clea
Remove
immediately?
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when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing
process.
ing the ceramic hob top Clea
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 cl
you should
up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the
surface is still warm. However you should take care not to
yourself if c
After each use
ance over with a mp cloth.
ning table
Type of deposit Remove
when the
appliance
has cooled
down?
What should I
u
the deposit?
se to remove
Sugar or
food/liquid
containing sugar
Yes No Ceramic hob
scraper
Tin foil or plastic Yes No Ceramic hob
scraper
Fat splashes No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Metallic
discolouration No Yes Ceramic hob cleaner
Water splashes or
water rings No Yes Ceramic hob cleaner