Baumatic BHC310 30cm User manual

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BHC310 30 cm
Domino ceramic hob

User Manual for your Baumatic
BHC310
30 cm Domino ceramic hob 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.
GS 12/04/13
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 8 - 11
Product and aperture dimensions 8
Product specifications 8
Standard accessories 9
Electricaldetails 9
Ceramic hob surface layout 10
Controlpanel 11
Using the ceramic hob 11- 20
Beforefirstuse 11
Using the touch controls 11 - 12
Cookingonazone 12-13
Powerlevelsettings 13
Turning off the zone 13 - 14
Residualheatindicator 14
Locking the hob top 14
Using the timer as a minute minder 15
Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off 16 – 17
High temperature protection 17
Automatic safety cut-off 17
Suitablecookware 17-18
Cookingtips 18-19
Hob guidelines 19 - 20
Cleaning and maintenance 21 - 22
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 21
Aftereachuse 21
Cleaningtable 21
Using a ceramic hob scraper 22
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 22
Installation 23 - 27
Positioning 23
Unpacking the appliance 23 - 24
Installing the appliance 24 – 26
Electrical connection 26 - 27
My appliance isn’t working correctly 28 – 29
Baumatic consumables 30
Contactdetails 31

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 Baumatic Customer Care
ent.
ehold use and for
ambient temperature of the
scolouration at
of this temperature limit, will be the liability of
Guarantee. The foregoing does not
t of Baumatic Ltd.
ld not use this appliance to store items on or as a work
kept away
atic service
rs or their authorised service agents.
Departm
General Information
This appliance is designed for domestic housothe 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
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 Baumatic’s Conditions Of
affect 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 may only be carried out by Baum
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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
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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
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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.
eclaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
89 EMC Directive inclusive of
9/109/EEC dated 25/01/1992 Materials that can touch food.
ce
must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
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.
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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
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-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive.
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/19
Amending Directive 92/31/EEC.
-93/68/EEC dated 22/07/1993 CE Marking Directive.
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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 applian
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oThe ceram
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bas

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: 505 mm
Width: 288 mm Width: 273 mm
Height: 55 mm
Product specifications
o1 x 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone
o1 x 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone
oFront touch control operation
oResidual heat indicator
oSafety lock
Standard accessories
oCeramic hob scraper
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Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 - 60 Hz
Supply Connection: 20A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 3.60 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm² (not 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 ……………………………….

Ceramic hob surface layout
1 = 1.80 kW hyper-speed zone
2 = 1.20 kW hyper-speed zone
3 = Glass hob surface
4 = ON / OFF button
5 = Control panel
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Control panel
1= ON / OFF button
2= Power / time regulation buttons
3= Cooking zone selection buttons
4= Timer button
5= Safety lock button
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.
Using the touch controls
oAll operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found at the front of the hob top.
oThe controls respond to touch so you do not need to apply any
pressure.
oYou should use the ball of your finger to press a button and not
its tip.
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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 there is no object, such as utensils or cloths,
covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls
difficult to operate.
Cooking on a zone
oAfter powering on the appliance a buzzer will sound once and all
the indicator lights will come on for 1 second and then go out.
This indicates that the hob has entered stand-by mode.
oPress the ON/OFF button (1) and all the
indicators will show “-“.
oPlace a suitable pan on the cooking zone
that you wish to use. Ensure that the
bottom of the pan and the surface of the
cooking zone are clean and dry.
oTouch the relevant cooking zone selection button
(3).
oChoose an appropriate power setting for the food
that you are cooking using the power
regulation buttons (2). If you don’t choose a
power level within 1 minute, the hob will
automatically switch off and you will need to
start again.
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oYou are able to adjust the power level at any time during
cooking.
Power level settings
oThe settings below are to be used as a guideline only. The exact
setting required will depend on several factors, including your
cookware and the amount of food that you are cooking.
oYou should experiment with the induction hob power levels to
find the best settings to suit you.
Power
setting Suggested use
1 – 2 oDelicate warming for small amounts of food.
oMelting chocolate, butter and foods that burn
quickly.
oGentle simmering.
oSlow warming.
3 – 4 oReheating.
oRapid simmering.
oCooking rice.
5 – 6 oPancakes.
7 – 8 oSautéing.
oCooking pasta.
9 oStir-frying.
oSearing.
oBringing soup to the boil.
oBoiling water.
Turning off the zone
oWhen you have finished cooking, press the
cooking zone selection button (3) of the zone
that you wish to turn off.
oUse the power regulation buttons (2) to set the
power level to 0 or press the plus and minus
buttons together to set the power level to 0.
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oYou can then turn the whole hob off by pressing
the ON/OFF button (1).
Residual heat indicator
oAfter a zone is switched off, the display will
show the letter “H”. This means that the
temperature of the indicated zone is still high
enough to cause injury.
oWhen the temperature falls to a safe temperature, then the
letter “H” will go out.
oThe residual heat can also be used to continue heating pans on
the cooking zone that is still hot to save energy.
oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if your
mains supply is cut.
Locking the hob top
oYou can lock the controls on the front of the hob to prevent
unintended operation by other persons such as children.
oWhen the controls are locked, all the buttons are disabled except
for the ON/OFF button.
oTo lock the controls, press the safety lock button (5). The timer
display will show “Lo”.
oTo unlock the controls, make sure that the hob is turned on and
then press the safety lock button (5) again for a few seconds.
“Lo” will disappear from the timer display and the safety lock will
be deactivated.
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Using the timer as a minute minder
It is possible to use the minute minder, even if you are not turning on
a cooking zone. oTouch the timer button (4) and the timer
display will show “- -“.
oUse the time regulation buttons (2) to set the
required countdown time. The minute minder
indicator will start flashing and will show in
the timer display. The maximum time that can
be set is 99 minutes.
oEach press of the plus or minus button will increase or decrease
the time by 1 minute. If you press and hold the plus or minus
button, the time will increase or decrease by 10 minutes.
oIf the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer automatically
returns to 0 minutes.
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons together, the set time
will be cancelled and “- -“ will show in the timer display.
oWhen the required time is displayed, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
display will show the remaining time and
the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
oWhen the programmed time is reached, a buzzer
will sound for 30 seconds and the timer display
will show “- -“.
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Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off
You are able to link the timer to a cooking zone so after the countdown
time is complete, the cooking zone will turn off automatically.
oPress the relevant cooking 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”.
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 minutes. If the
set time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will
automatically return to 0 minutes.
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons together, the timer will
be cancelled and the timer display will show “- -“.
oWhen the required time has been set, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
display will show the remaining time and
the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
oA red dot will appear next to the power level
indicator to show which zone has the timer linked
to it.
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oWhen the countdown is complete, the corresponding zone will
turn off automatically.
IMPORTANT: When the countdown is complete, if the other
cooking zone is in use, it will continue to heat. You will need to
turn the other cooking zone off manually.
High temperature protection
oA temperature sensor in the hob can monitor the temperature
inside of the hob. When an excessively high temperature is
detected, the hob will turn off automatically.
Automatic safety cut-off
oThe automatic safety cut-off is activated when a cooking zone
has been left on longer than the maximum default working time.
This is a safety function in the event of the hob being left on
accidentally.
oThe default working times for the various power levels are shown
in the table below.
Power level 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Default working time (hours) 8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2
Suitable cookware
oDo not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
oMake sure that the base of your pan is smooth and sits flat
against the glass. It should also be the same size as the cooking
zone. Always ensure that your pan is centred on the zone.
oAlways lift pans off the ceramic hob, do not slide them as they
could scratch the glass.
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Cooking tips
oIMPORTANT: Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat
up very quickly. At extremely high temperatures oil and
fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious
fire risk.
oWhen food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
oUsing a lid on pans will reduce the cooking times and save
energy by retaining heat.
oMinimise the amount of liquid or fat used in the cooking process
to reduce cooking times.
oStart cooking on a high power level setting and reduce the
setting when the food has heated through.
Simmering, cooking rice
oSimmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85°C, when
bubbles are just rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking
liquid.
oSimmering is the key to delicious soups and tender stews
because the flavours develop without overcooking the food. You
should also cook egg-based and flour-thickened sauces below
boiling point.
oSome tasks, including cooking rice by the absorption method,
may require a slightly higher power setting to ensure the food is
cooked properly in the recommended time.
Searing steak
oTo cook juicy and flavoursome steaks you should stand the meat
at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
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 hot pan.
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oTurn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time
will depend on the thickness of the steak and how well cooked
you want it. Times may vary from about 2 – 8 minutes per side.
Press 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
allow it to relax and become tender before serving.
Stir-frying
oChoose a suitable flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
oStir-frying should be quick so have all the ingredients and
equipment ready.
oIf you are cooking large quantities, cook the food in several
smaller batches.
oPreheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
oCook any meat first and then put it aside and keep warm.
oStir-fry the vegetables and when they are hot but still crisp, turn
the cooking zone to a lower setting. Return the meat to the pan
and add your sauce.
oStir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated
through.
oServe immediately.
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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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.