Baumatic BHI300 User manual

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BHI300 Domino touch
control induction zone
hob

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User Manual for your Baumatic
BHI300
30 cm 2 induction zone domino
hob
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 23/02/12

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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 9 - 11
Product and aperture dimensions 9
Product specifications 9
Standardaccessories 9
Electricaldetails 10
Ceramichobsurfacelayout 10
Control panel layout 11
Usingtheceramichob 11 - 22
Before first use 11
Touch controls 11 – 12
Inductioncooking 12
Cooking on an induction zone 12 – 13
Power level settings 13 – 14
Turning off the induction zone after cooking 14
Residualheatindicator 15
Lockingthehobtop 15
Using the timer as a minute minder 15 – 16
Setting the timer to turn one cooking zone off 16 – 17
High temperature protection 17
Detection of foreign objects 17
Automatic safety cut-off 18
Suitable cookware 18 – 19
Cookingtips 19-20
Hobguidelines 21-22
Cleaning and maintenance 22 - 23
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 22
Aftereachuse 22
Cleaning table 22-23
Using a ceramic hob scraper 23
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 23
Installation 24 - 28
Positioning 24
Unpacking the appliance 24
Installing the appliance 25 – 27
Electricalconnection 27
Replacing the mains supply cable 28
My appliance isn’t working correctly 29 – 31
Errorcodes 29
General troubleshooting 29 – 31
Baumaticconsumables 32
Contact details 33

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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 agent.

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Child Safety
oBaumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children
are prevented from being near to the appliance and should not
be allowed to touch the appliance at any time.
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 taken 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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oIMPORTANT: This ceramic induction hob fully complies
with current legislation regarding electro-magnetic
interference and is designed not to interfere with other
electronic appliances providing these comply with the
same legislation.
oAs the hob generates magnetic fields in its immediate
vicinity, pacemakers and active heart implants must be
designed to comply with relevant regulations. If in doubt,
you should consult the manufacturer of your device or
your Doctor. In this respect, Baumatic can only guarantee
the conformity of our own product.
oIf an object made of metal, (e.g. saucepan lid, knife, fork
or spoon) is placed on a cooking zone that is switched on,
it can get hot.
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 allowed to 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.
Baumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or damage,
to person or property, as a result of improper use or incorrect
installation of this appliance.

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Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with the following European Directives:
-73/23/EEC dated 19/02/1973 Low Voltage Directive.
-89/336/EEC dated 03/05/1989 EMC Directive inclusive of
Amending Directive 92/31/EEC.
-93/68/EEC dated 22/07/1993 CE Marking Directive.
-89/109/EEC dated 25/01/1992 Materials that can touch food.
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.
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.

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Specifications
Product dimensions
Depth: 520 mm
Width: 288 mm
Height: 56 mm
Aperture dimensions
Depth: 505 mm
Width: 273 mm
Height: 150 mm
Product specifications:
o1 x 2.00 kW induction zone
o1 x 1.50 kW induction zone
oFront touch control operation
oAutomatic safety cut-off
oResidual heat indicator
oTimer
oSafety lock
Standard accessories
oCeramic hob scraper

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Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 20 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 3.50 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 1.5 mm²
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 x 2.00 kW induction zone
2) 1 x 1.50 kW induction zone
3) Ceramic hob surface
4) ON / OFF button
5) Control panel

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Control panel layout
1. ON/OFF button
2. Power / timer plus and minus buttons
3. Heating 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. Otherwise the induction zone will
not operate.
Touch controls
oAll operations are performed by means of the touch controls that
can be found on the control panel. The controls respond to touch
so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
oA beep will sound each time a touch is registered.
oTake care to ensure the controls are always clean and dry and
that there are no objects such as utensils and cloths covering

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them. Even a thin film of water can make the control difficult to
operate.
oUse the ball of your finger to press a control, not the tip.
Induction cooking
oInduction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient and economical
cooking technology.
oIt works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in
the pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface.
The only heat present on the glass surface is from the pan which
warms it up.
Cooking on an induction zone
oPress the ON/OFF button (1). A buzzer will
beep once and all the displays will show - -
indicating that the induction hob has
entered stand-by mode.

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oPlace a suitable pan on the cooking
zone that you wish to use. Make sure
that the bottom of the pan and the
surface of the cooking zone are clean
and dry.
oPress the relevant heating zone
selection button (3) and an indicator
next to the key will flash.
oSelect a power level using the plus
and minus buttons (2).
oIf you don’t choose a heat setting
within 1 minute, the induction hob
will automatically switch off and you
will need to start again.
oYou can adjust the heat setting at any time during the
cooking process.
IMPORTANT: If the display flashes alternatively with the
heat setting this means that:
oThe pan is not placed on the correct cooking zone
oThe pan you are using is not suitable for induction cooking. No
heating will occur unless there is a suitable pan on the cooking
zone.
oThe pan is too small or not properly centred on the cooking
zone. The display will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if no
suitable pan is placed on it.
Power level settings
oThe settings on the next page 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.

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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 induction zone after cooking
oPress the relevant heating zone selection
button for the zone that you wish to turn
off.
oTurn the cooking zone off by setting the power level to 0 using
the plus and minus buttons (2) or by pressing both of these
buttons together. You should ensure that the display shows 0.
oSwitch the whole hob off by pressing the
ON/OFF button (1).

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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 control panel to prevent unintended use by
other persons such as children.
oWhen the safety lock is turned on, all the buttons except the
ON/OFF button (1) will be disabled.
oTo turn the safety lock on, press the safety lock button (5). The
timer display will show “Lo” to indicate that the lock has been
activated.
oTo unlock the controls you need to ensure that the hob is turned
on. Then, press and hold the safety lock button (5) for a few
seconds. The safety lock will then be deactivated.
Using the timer as a minute minder
It is possible to use the minute minder even if you do not turn on a
cooking zone.
oTurn the hob on by pressing the ON/OFF button (1).
oPress the timer button (4) and the minute
minder indicator will start flashing. “10” will
show in the timer display.
oSet the required countdown time using the plus
and minus buttons (2). The maximum time that
can be set is 99 minutes.

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oPress the plus or minus button once to increase or decrease by 1
minute. Hold the plus or minus button down to increase or
decrease by 10 minutes.
oIf the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer display will
automatically return to 00 minutes.
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons (2) together, the timer
is cancelled and the display will show 00.
oWhen the required time is set, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
display will show the remaining time and
the indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
oWhen the set countdown time is reached, the
buzzer will sound for 30 seconds and the timer
indicator will show - -.
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.
oTurn the hob on by pressing the ON/OFF button (1).
oPress the relevant heating zone selection button
(3) for the zone that you wish to set the timer
for.
oTouch the timer button (4) and the minute
minder indicator will start flashing. “10” will show
in the timer display.
oSet the required countdown time using the plus and minus
buttons (2). The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes.

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oBy pressing the plus or minus button once,
the time will increase or decrease by 1
minute. Hold the plus or minus button
down to increase or decrease the time by
10 minutes.
oIf the set time exceeds 99 minutes, the display will automatically
return to 00 minutes.
oIf you press the plus and minus buttons (2) together, the timer
will be cancelled and the display will show 00.
oOnce the required time is set, the
countdown will begin immediately. The
display will show the remaining time
and the indicator will flash for 5
seconds.
oA red dot next to the power level indicator
will illuminate to show the cooking zone
that has the linked timer.
oWhen the countdown time is complete, the
corresponding cooking zone will switch off
automatically.
IMPORTANT: If in use, the other cooking zone will remain on.
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 induction hob will turn off automatically.
Detection of foreign objects
oWhen an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan, such as
aluminium, or another small item, such as a knife, fork or key,
has been left on the hob, the hob will automatically go into
stand-by mode for 1 minute.
oThe hob will continue cooling down for a further minute if the
temperature of the hob is high.

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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
oIf the pot has been removed from the cooking zone, the
induction hob will stop heating immediately and the hob will
automatically switch off after 2 minutes.
Suitable cookware
oYou should only use cookware with a base that is suitable for
induction cooking. Look for the induction symbol on the
packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
oYou can check whether your cookware is
suitable by carrying out a magnet test.
Move a magnet towards the base of the
pan. If it is attracted, the pan is suitable
for induction.
oIf you do not have a magnet, you can fill the pan with water and
place it on a cooking zone. If does not flash in the display
and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.
oCookware made from pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper
without a magnetic base, glass, wood, porcelain, ceramic and
earthenware are not suitable.
oDo not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
oMake sure that the base of your pan is smooth, sits flat against
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oUse pans with a diameter as large as the zone selected. By using
a slightly wider pot, energy will be used at its maximum
efficiency. If you use a smaller pot, the efficiency of the hob
could be less than expected.
oPots that are less than 140 mm in diameter could be undetected
by the hob. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.
oAlways lift pans off the induction hob, do not slide them as they
may scratch the glass.
Cooking tips
oIMPORTANT: Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat
up very quickly. At very high temperatures, oil and fat will
ignite spontaneously which presents a serious fire risk.
oWhen food comes to the boil, reduce the power level setting.
oUsing a lid on pans will reduce cooking times and save energy by
retaining the heat.
oMinimise the amount of liquid or fat used to reduce cooking
times.
oStart cooking on a high power setting and reduce the power level
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.
oThis process is the key to delicious soups and tender stews
because the flavours develop without overcooking the food.

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oYou 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.
oBrush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of
oil into the hot pan and then lower the meat into the hot pan.
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 an induction compatible flat-based wok or a large frying
pan.
oHave all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should
be quick so if 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, then put it aside and keep warm.
oStir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn
the cooking zone to a lower power setting. Return the meat to
the pan and add your sauce.
oStir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated
through.
oServe immediately.