Baumatic BHI900SS User manual

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BHI900SS 90cm Front
touch control
induction zone hob

User Manual for your Baumatic
BHI900SS
90 cm Touch control
induction zone 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 03/11/10
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 9 – 11
Dimensions 9
Product specifications 9 - 10
Electricaldetails 10
Ceramic hob surface layout 10
Control panel layout 11
Using the ceramic hob 11 - 19
Beforefirstuse 11
Touchcontrols 11
Switchingthehobon 12
Switching on a zone and setting a power level 12
Switching off a zone gradually 12
Switching off a zone instantly 12 - 13
Switchingthehoboff 13
Residualheatindicator 13
Pansensor 13
Cookware that is suitable for an induction hob 14
The hob timer 14 – 15
Theboosterfunction 15
The keep-warm function 16
The pause function 16 - 17
Thesafetylock 17
Safetycut-off 17
Fan control (integrated cooling of the generator) 18
Hob guidelines 18 - 19
Cleaning and maintenance 19 - 21
Cleaning the ceramic hob top 19
Aftereachuse 20
Cleaningtable 20
Using a ceramic hob scraper 20
Using a specialist ceramic hob cleaner 21
Installation 21 - 26
Positioning 21-22
Unpacking the appliance 22
Installing the appliance 22– 24
Electricalconnection 25
Connecting the mains supply cable 25 - 26
Replacing the mains supply cable 26
My appliance isn’t working correctly 27 - 29
Errorcodes 28
Contactdetails 30

Environmental note
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oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease discard all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.

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 Advice Line.
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 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
oThe appliance should only be installed and connected by a
suitably qualified person.
oCare should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces
that you build the appliance into, meet with the relevant
standards.
oIf 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
oAny film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it
is delivered should be removed before use.
oCare 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.
oMake sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after
use.

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.

Specifications
Product dimensions: Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 510 mm Depth: 490 mm
Width: 902 mm Width: 880 mm
Height: 47 mm
Product specifications:
o2.40 kW induction zone (Ø 280 mm)
o2.30 kW induction zone (Ø 210 mm)
o2 x 1.85 kW induction zones (Ø 180 mm)
o1.40 kW induction zone (Ø 145 mm)
oFront touch control operation
oSeparate timer for each zone
oIntegrated pot detection
o5 independent induction generators
o5 individual residual heat indicators
oSafety lock
oPause function
oBooster function
oKeep-warm function
Standard accessories
oCeramic hob scraper
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 - 60 Hz
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Supply Connection: 50 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 9.80 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 6 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
A) 2.40 kW induction zone (Ø 280 mm)
B) 2.30 kW induction zone (Ø 210 mm)
C) 1.85 kW induction zones (Ø 180 mm)
D) 1.40 kW induction zone (Ø 145 mm)
E) Control panel
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Control panel layout
1) ON / OFF button
2) Cooking zone plus button
3) Cooking zone minus button
4) Timer button
5) Timer plus button
6) Timer minus button
7) Keep warm function button
8) Booster function button
9) Safety lock button
10) Pause 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.
oEach touch control has a visual display that corresponds to it.
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Switching the hob on
oWhen the hob is connected to a power supply all of the cooking
zone indicators will come on for 1 second and then go off. The
hob has now entered stand-by mode.
oPress the ON/OFF button (1).
oAll of the cooking zone indicators will come on.
Switching on a zone and setting a power level
oPress the cooking zone plus button (2) of the cooking zone that
you want to use to.
oSelect the power level for the cooking zone that you have
selected, by using the plus (2) and minus (3) buttons.
oStarting from level 1, it is increased by one every 0.4 seconds.
Upon reaching level 9 you cannot make any further increases.
oWhen the cooking zone indicator shows the power level that you
require, release the plus and minus buttons and the cooking
zone will start to heat up the pan.
IMPORTANT: The cooking zone turns off automatically after a
certain time when a cooking level is set but there is no pot
placed on it.
Switching off a zone gradually
oPress the cooking zone plus button (2) of the cooking zone that
you want to switch off.
oPress and hold down the minus button (3) until the number in
the cooking zone indicator reaches “0”.
oAfter a few seconds, the cooking zone will switch off.
oA flashing “H” symbol will show in the cooking zone indicator
until the temperature of the zone falls below 60°C (see the
section on the “residual heat indicator” for further information).
Switching off a zone instantly
oPress the zone plus button (2) of the cooking zone that you
want to switch off.
oPress the plus (2) and minus buttons (3) simultaneously.

oThe zone will switch off immediately.
oA flashing “H” symbol will show in the cooking zone indicator
until the temperature of the zone falls below 60°C (see the
section on the “residual heat indicator” for further information).
Switching the hob off
Once you have switched off all of the cooking zones, you should switch
the hob off.
oPress the ON/OFF button (1).
oIt is possible to turn the hob off at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button.
Residual heat indicator
oAfter a zone is switched off, the corresponding
cooking zone indicator will show a flashing letter
“H”. This means that the temperature of the zone
is over 60°C and is therefore still high enough to
cause injury.
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oIMPORTANT: The residual heat indicator will disappear if your
mains supply is cut.
Pan sensor
Each zone has a sensor on it, so it can detect the presence of a pan.
oThe sensor is fine-tuned to detect a pan being placed on it. The
pot detection prevents a cooking zone from turning on without a
pot being put on it. The cooking zone turns off as soon as the
pot is taken away from it.
oThe best heat transfer is obtained when the saucepan and
burner are the same size.
oThe induction cooking method rapidly transfers the energy
needed for cooking directly to the pan, so the cook top surface
remains cold but the pan heats up. The result is a fast, cost-
effective and accurate cooking method.
oYou should check that your pans are suitable for use on an
induction zone hob (see the pan manufacturer’s trademark or
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Cookware that is suitable for an induction hob
The table below shows cookware that is normally suitable for use on
an induction zone hob:-
Cookware Suitable
Steel, enamelled steel Yes
Cast iron Yes
Stainless steel Yes (if stated by the pan
manufacturer)
Aluminium, copper, brass No
Glass, ceramic, porcelain No
oThe bottom of the pans should be as flat and thick as possible.
oCertain types of cookware may result in a noise being made
when being used on an induction zone hob. This does not mean
that there is an appliance fault.
oIMPORTANT: You should make sure that all pans are placed in
the centre of the induction zone that you are using.
The hob timer
Your hob has a timer which, when the programmed period is over, the
timed heating element will switch itself off automatically.
oPress the cooking zone plus button (2) for the burner you wish
to set a timer for. Use the plus and minus buttons to choose a
power level for the cooking zone.
oThen use the timer plus (5) and minus (6) buttons to choose a
time period of between 1 to 99 minutes.
oWhen the programmed time is reached, the selected burner will
switch off and an alarm will sound. Press any button to
deactivate the alarm.
oThis timer function can be applied to each burner separately by
repeating the steps outlined above after setting the first timer.
WARNING: It is vital that you do not leave the hob unattended
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Your hob also has an alarm mode which is a count-down timer that
does not control the heating elements.
oThe timer alarm can be activated when the cooking zones are
switched off by using the timer plus and minus buttons.
oYou can set a count-down time between 1 – 99 minutes. An
alarm will sound when this time is reached. Press any button to
deactivate the alarm.
oIf you press the power button (1) during a count-down duration,
the alarm mode goes off automatically.
Booster function
oAfter selecting your desired cooking zone, the booster function
can be turned on directly by pressing the booster button (8). If
the desired cooking zone has the capacity to receive this power,
the display will show a “P” symbol.
oIf the power is not permitted, the zone display flashes for 3
seconds on the cooking zone which needs to be reduced and
which requires automatic adjustment.
oThe boosting time is limited to 10 minutes. After this the booster
is switched off automatically and the cooking zone continues
operating on nominal power.
oThe booster can be reactivated provided that the temperature
sensors in the electronics and in the coils have the capacity.
oIn case the pan is removed from the cooking zone during
boosting, the boosting function remains active and the boosting
time continues.
oIf the booster temperature limit of the electronics or the coil of a
boosted zone is exceeded, the booster is cut off automatically
and reset to nominal power.
Cooking zone position Nominal power Booster power
Central 2.40 kW 3.70 kW
Front left 2.30 kW 3.20 kW
Rear right 1.85 kW 2.50 kW
Front right 1.85 kW 2.50 kW
Rear left 1.40 kW 1.80 kW

Keep-warm function
oThe keep-warm function keeps cooked food warm on a cooking
zone until it is ready to be served. When this function is
activated, the cooking zone operates with a low power.
oWhen the keep-warm function for a cooking zone is set, the
relevant display will show a “U” (see image below).
oTo turn the function on you can press the keep-warm function
button (7) followed by the plus (2) or minus (3) button of the
desired cooking zone.
oAlternatively, you can press the plus (2) button of the selected
cooking zone and then press the keep-warm function button (7).
This way, you can assign the keep-warm function to different
zones.
oTo turn the keep-warm function off you can press the keep-
warm function button (7) and then the plus (2) or minus (3) of
the desired cooking zone.
oOr, you can press the plus (2) or minus (3) button only. If you
press the minus button, the power level will switch to 0 and the
cooking zone will switch off. If you press the plus button only the
zone will set to power level 1.
Pause function
oWhen at least one cooking zone is in operation, the heating
elements may be switched off by activating the pause button
(10).
oAny pre-programmed times, including the count-down alarm, are
stopped and do not continue during the pause. The booster
function is also switched off on all cooking zones, however the
residual heat calculation and operating time limitation continue
and are not stopped.
oThe pause function may be active for a maximum of 10 minutes.
If the status is not terminated within this time, the control
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switches off. The cooking zone may be switched off at any time
using the ON / OFF button (1) which will terminate any active
pause function.
oTo end the pause mode and put the cooking zones into operation
again, press the pause button (10) again and any other key
within 10 seconds.
The safety lock
oThe whole hob top can be locked when it is not in use by
pressing the safety lock button (9).
oAll of the zone indicators will display an “L” for locked.
oThe hob will remain in the locked state until it is released even if
the unit is switched off and on again in the meantime.
oTo release the safety lock, press the safety lock button (9)
again. The “L” will disappear from the displays.
Safety cut-off
oBased on the power level, each cooking zone is shut off after a
maximum preset time if no operations are performed such as a
change of power level.
oIn principle, the way induction works is intrinsically safe. The
induction electronics provide temperature sensors at each
cooking zone located below the glass ceramic surface to monitor
the temperatures.
oFurther temperature sensors along the heat sink protect the
electronics against overheating. The software may reduce the
power or switch off all cooking zones if a temperature which is
too high is measured.
oIn addition, when the control panel detects an ambient
temperature greater than 95°C it shuts off all the elements. A
heating element that is shut off by the thermal protection can
only be turned back on when the ambient temperature drops
below 95°C.

Fan control (integrated cooling of the generator)
oThe cooling of the hob is integrated within the plastic housing of
the inductor heat element. The operation of the fan is controlled
by the temperature which is measured at the heat sink.
oThe fan switches on when a certain temperature is reached and
switches to a higher speed when the second temperature limit is
reached.
oThe lower speed will begin at 45°C and the higher speed will
begin at 55°C.
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 diametre
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 diametre as the cooking zone that they are being used on.
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.
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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 as
possible 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 BAUMATIC
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
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 and a little washing up liquid.
Abrasive cleaners or sharp objects will damage the hob surface;
you should clean it using warm water and a little washing up
liquid.
Although it is easier to clean some deposits whilst the hob
surface is still warm. You should take care not to burn yourself if
cleaning the hob surface when it is still warm.
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After each use
oWipe the appliance over with a damp cloth and a little washing
up liquid.
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
discolourations
No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Water splashes or
water rings
No Yes Ceramic hob
cleaner
Using a ceramic hob scraper
A ceramic hob scraper will be provided with your appliance. The
following guidelines should 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 and a
small amount of washing up liquid.
oDry the appliance by rubbing the surface with a clean cloth.
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