Baumatic BHC300 User manual

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BHC300 30 cm
Domino ceramic hob

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User Manual for your Baumatic
BHC300
30 cm Domino ceramic hob with
knob 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.
DD 23/02/12

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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 8 - 10
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Standard accessories 9
Electricaldetails 9
Ceramic hob surface layout 10
Using the ceramic hob 10- 13
Beforefirstuse 10
Controlknobs 11
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 11
Residualheatindicators 12
Hob guidelines 12 - 13
Cleaning and maintenance 14 - 15
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 14
Aftereachuse 14
Cleaningtable 14
Using a ceramic hob scraper 15
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 15
Installation 15 - 20
Positioning 16
Unpacking the appliance 16
Installing the appliance 17 – 19
Electrical connection 19 - 20
My appliance isn’t working correctly 21 – 22
Baumatic consumables 23
Contactdetails 24

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Environmental note
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease 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 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 Baumatic Customer Care
Department.
General Information
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use and for
the cooking and frying of domestic foodstuffs.
oIMPORTANT: 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.
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in Baumatic’s Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not
affect your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of Baumatic Ltd.
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYou should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
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 kept away
from the appliance, as they may fuse to the surface.
oRepairs may only be carried out by Baumatic service
engineers or their authorised service agents.

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Child Safety
oBaumatic 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 be hot.
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the
kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision
at all times.
oOlder children should only be allowed to utilise the appliance
when supervised.
General Safety
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.
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 utilising the appliance, otherwise
there is a risk of burns being caused.
oYou should not allow the electrical connection cables to come
into contact with the hob surface when it is hot or any hot
cookware.
oIf 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
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
oIMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it
should be disconnected from the mains and cool.
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
oYou 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.
oBaumatic Ltd. 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
oThe 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
oThe ceramic glass can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
oThe ceramic glass edge can be damaged by knocks from
cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases
may scratch the ceramic surface if they are dragged across it.

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oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not
dragged.
oCooking zones should not be switched on without cookware
placed on it. Also the cookware should not be empty.
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, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 520 mm Depth: 517 mm
Width: 288 mm Width: 280 mm
Height: 55 mm
Product specifications
o1 x 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 200 mm)
o1 x 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 mm)
oFront knob control operation
o2 residual heat indicators
oSafety lock
Standard accessories
oCeramic hob scraper

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Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 3.00 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm² (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 ……………………………….

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Ceramic hob surface layout
A = 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 200 mm)
B = 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone (Ø 165 mm)
C = Control knobs
Using the ceramic hob
Before first use
IMPORTANT: You should clean the ceramic hob surface (see
“Cleaning and maintenance” section).
oYou 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.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at once.
oYou must place a saucepan filled half full with cold water on
each zone as you burn it off.

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Control knobs
oAll operations are performed by means of the 2 control knobs
that can be found at the front of the hob top.
oThe control knob should be turned clockwise to select a heating
level. The markings around the outside of each control knob
indicate the power level that you have set the zone to.
oA marking above each control knob, indicates which zone that it
controls.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level
oTurn the control knob anti clockwise of the cooking zone that you
wish to cook on.
oEach cooking zone can be adjusted to different power settings.
The further anti-clockwise you turn the control knob, the cooler
the cooking zone will be.
oWhen you have finished cooking, make sure that you turn the
control knob clockwise, to the OFF position.

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Residual heat indicators
oNext to of each control knob, there is a residual heat indicator.
oAfter switching a cooking zone on, when the temperature of goes
above 60°C the corresponding residual heat indicator neon will
come on.
oAfter switching a cooking zone off, the residual heat indicator
neon will stay. This means that the zone has not been switched
off for more than 35 minutes since last use. Therefore it is more
likely that the temperature of the zone will still be hot enough to
cause injury.
oAfter 35 minutes, from the zone being switched off, the residual
heat indicator will turn off.
oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if your
mains supply is cut.
Hob guidelines
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may give off an acrid,
burning smell. This smell will disappear completely with repeated
use.
oThe worktop is fitted with cooking areas of different diameter
and power.
oThe positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked
on the hob top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on
these zones for efficient heating to occur. Pans should have the
same diameter as the cooking zone that they are being used on.

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oYou should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can
scratch the ceramic surface.
oBefore use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are
clean and dry.
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly concave, as
they expand when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This
will allow the heat to transfer more easily.
oThe best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of
enamelled steel and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich
type bottoms.
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of
heat and energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread
to the hob, frame and surrounding cabinets.
oPreferably cover pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower
heat.
oAlways cook vegetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to
reduce cooking times.
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, however this may not
prevent the hob surface from becoming damaged.
oIMPORTANT: The ceramic hob 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 CUSTOMER
CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.

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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning operations must only be carried out
when the hob is cool.
The appliance should be disconnected from your
mains supply before commencing any cleaning
process.
Cleaning the ceramic hob top
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 cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water mixed with a little washing
up liquid.
You may find it easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. However you should take care not to burn
yourself if cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
After each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Cleaning table
Type of deposit Remove
immediately?
Remove
when the
appliance
has cooled
down?
What should I
use to remove
the deposit?
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

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Using a ceramic hob scraper
Your appliance will be provided with a hob scraper. The following
guidelines should also be followed when using the ceramic hob
scraper:-
oThe scraper should be placed on the ceramic surface at an angle.
oResidues should be removed by sliding the blade carefully over
the ceramic surface.
oThe ceramic surface should be wiped with a damp cloth that has
been placed in warm water mixed with a small amount of
washing up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner
It is possible to purchase a specialist ceramic hob cleaner/conditioner.
You should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the
specialist ceramic hob cleaner. You should ensure that it is suitable for
use on your appliance.
Installation
The installation must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person, in accordance with the current
version of the following.
oUK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European
Norm Replacements.
oBuilding Regulations (issued by the Department of the
Environment).
oBuilding Standards (issued by the Scottish Development
Department).
oIEE Wiring Regulations.
oElectricity At Work Regulations.

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Positioning
The adjacent furniture must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature rise of 85°C above the ambient
temperature of the room it is located in, during
periods of use.
This appliance is classified as Class 3 and therefore is to be built into a
kitchen unit (depending on size) or 600 mm worktop that is at least 30
mm thick. The following minimum clearance distances must be
observed:-
o700 mm between the hob surface and the underside of any
horizontal surface above it.
o50 mm clearance around the front, back and sides of the
appliance, measured from the cut out.
oIf the hob is positioned so that the right or left hand side of the
appliance will be near to the edge of a kitchen unit. There must
be a gap of at least 150 mm between the side of the hob and the
vertical surface of the kitchen unit.
Unpacking the appliance
When unpacking the appliance please check that the following items
are contained within the packaging:-
1 Baumatic hob
1 Ceramic hob scraper
1 Installation and instruction manual
1 Baumatic guarantee card
4 Fixing brackets
4 Fixing screws
1 Sealing strip

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Installing the appliance
oCut a hole in the worktop that corresponds with the drawing
shown above.
oIMPORTANT: You must observe
the ventilation requirements
shown in the drawing opposite.

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oIMPORTANT: There are ventilation
holes around the outside of the hob.
YOU MUST ensure that these holes are
not blocked by the work top, when you
put the hob into position (see drawing
opposite).
oCarefully turn the hob upside down and
place it on a cushioned mat.
oIMPORTANT: Do not use a silicon sealant to seal the appliance
against the aperture. This will make it difficult to remove the hob
from the aperture in future, particularly if it needs to be
serviced.

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oThe supplied brackets need
to be fitted to each of the
four corners on the
underside of the hob.
oPlace a bracket onto each corner,
ensuring that the outer hole lines up
with the hole on the corner of the
hob.
oFasten the bracket to the corner of
the hob with a screw.
oPlace the long screw
into the fixing hole on
the outer edge of the
bracket but do not fully
tighten.
oCarefully turn the hob back over and then gently lower it into the
aperture hole that you have cut out.
oWhen the hob is correctly positioned,
tighten the long screws to fix the hob
securely in the aperture hole. These
screws MUST be securely
tightened.

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Electrical connection
YOUR HOB IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oCable type: H05 RRF 3 core x 1.50 mm³ (Type RR-F <HAR>
marked).
oThe mains cable is supplied with this product.
oBefore connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply
voltage marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains
supply voltage.
oWe recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified
electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and who will
comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations.
oWARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
oThe hob must be wired into a 13 A double pole switched fused
spur outlet, having 3 mm contact separation and placed in an
easily accessible position adjacent to the appliance. The spur
outlet must still be accessible even when your hob is located in
its housing.
oThe wiring in the mains lead is coloured as follows:
Brown Live
Blue Neutral
Green and yellow Earth
oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur box, please proceed as follows:
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked “L”
(live), or coloured red.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked “N”
(neutral), or coloured black.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal
marked “E” (earth), or by the earth symbol, or coloured green
and yellow.