Baumatic Pythagora PI3SS User manual

PI3SS
Island cooker hood

User Manual for your Baumatic
PI3SS Pythagora 90 cm island cooker
hood
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 20/06/07
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Contents Page
Environmentalnote 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 – 7
Specifications of your cooker hood 8
Using your Baumatic cooker hood 9
Thecontrolpanel 9
Thetimerbutton 10
Grease filter maintenance alarm 10
Cleaning your Baumatic cooker hood 11
The grease filters 11
Maintenance 12
Removing and cleaning the grease filters 12
Changingafluorescentbulb 13
Fitting the carbon filter 14
Installation 15
Electrical connection 15 - 16
Before beginning installation 16 - 17
Extraction mode or recirculation mode? 17
Installing your cooker hood 18 – 22
Completing the installation 22
Installing the appliance at minimum height 23
Connecting to external ducting 24
Troubleshooting 25
Baumatic Ltd. conditions of guarantee 26
Contactdetails 27

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to
prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent
person.
CONFORMITY TO W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE
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 Technical
Department.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
oThe hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
oIf the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas appliance then
the provision for ventilation must be in accordance with the Gas
Safety Codes of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 & BS.6891 (Natural
Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the Gas Safety (Installation &
Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment, the Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
oIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or to modify this
product in any way. Do not tamper with it or attempt to modify
the appliance.
oWhen installing the hood, ensure that the following
recommended distances are observed between the highest point
on the hob top (including the burners) and the bottom of the
cooker hood:
¾Electric cookers: 700 mm
¾Gas cookers: 700 mm
¾Coal/ oil cookers: 800 mm
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SET YOUR COOKER HOOD LESS
THAN 700 mm ABOVE YOUR COOKER.
oWhen installed between adjoining wall cabinets, the cabinets
must not overhang the hob.
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oThe edges of the cooker hood are sharp – be mindful of this as
you handle your appliance, especially during installation and
cleaning. DO NOT CLEAN IN BEHIND THE GREASE FILTER!
oIf the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel
burning appliance such as a central heating boiler then its flue
must be of the sealed or balanced flue type.
oIf other types of flue or appliances are fitted, ensure that there is
an adequate supply of air in the room.
oWhen the hood is being used in extraction mode, ensure that the
ducting is fire retardant and that there are no bends sharper
than 90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the hood.
oEnsure that the ducting used in extraction mode has the same
diameter as the outlet hole all the way through.
oKeep young children from using, playing with
or tampering with the cooker hood. Older
children and infirm persons should be
supervised if they are using the cooker hood.
oYour cooker hood is for domestic use only.
oPlease dispose of the packing material carefully – children are
especially vulnerable to it.
oDirty oil is an even greater fire risk.
oAlways put lids on pots and pans when cooking
on a gas cooker.
oThe manufacturer refuses to accept any responsibility for
damages arising to the cooker hood or your property from a
failure to observe the fire safety advice contained in this
instruction booklet.
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oRemember that when in extraction mode, your cooker hood is
removing air from the room it is installed in. Ensure that proper
ventilation measures are being observed. Note that it
removes odours from the room, not steam.
oWarning - Always ensure that the cooker
hood has been disconnected from the
power supply before carrying out any work
on the hood, including cleaning and
replacing light bulbs.
oDo not connect the ducting system of this appliance to any
existing ventilation system which is being used for any other
purpose.
oDo not install the appliance above a cooker with a high level grill.
oNever leave frying pans unattended during use
as overheated fats and oils might catch fire.
oNever flambé cook under this cooker hood.
oThe cooker hood should not be exposed to a direct heat source
from the cooking device underneath it, i.e. a naked flame from a
gas burner or heat from electric hob zones without a pan on
them.
oCheck the appliance for any signs of transport damage. If you
notice any damage, then you should not connect your appliance
to your mains supply and should contact your retailer.
oNever attempt to use it without the grease filters fitted or if the
filters are excessively greasy!
oThe lights on this appliance should only be used during operation
of the cooker hood. They should not be left on permanently and
used as a lighting source.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN HERE, FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUITABLE
USE OF THE HOOD.
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Specifications of your cooker hood
Congratulations on purchasing a Baumatic Cooker
Hood!
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:
PI3SS
Height (mm) 640 - 1212
Width (mm) 898
Depth (mm) 656
Chimney dimensions (mm) 318 (width) x 256 (depth)
Your cooker hood is fitted with:
oHigh extraction tangential motor
oTouch control operation
o4 Speeds
o3 Stainless steel grease filters
o2 fluorescent lights
Extraction capacity: 800 m³/hr
Optional Extra: 1 x SCS14 carbon filter for air
recirculation mode

Using your Baumatic cooker hood
The control panel
oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic’s
installation instructions.
oFind the control panel, which is located at the front of the cooker
hood.
oThere are several buttons on the control panel, which perform
separate functions.
(Timer button)
(Increase speed)
(On/off button)
(Decrease speed)
(Light ON/OFF button)
(LCD display)
IMPORTANT: IDEALLY YOU SHOULD TURN ON YOUR
HOOD TEN MINUTES BEFORE YOU START TO COOK,
OR AT THE VERY LEAST WHEN YOU BEGIN COOKING.
YOU SHOULD ALSO RUN YOUR HOOD FOR TEN
MINUTES AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
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Controlling your cooker hood
oUse the ON/OFF button to switch the cooker hood on.
oUse the plus and minus buttons to regulate the speed that the
motor is running at.
oThe speed level that you have selected will appear on the LCD
display.
oTo switch the cooker hood off, press the ON/OFF button again.
The timer button
oIf you press the timer button whilst the cooker hood is in
operation, then it will countdown for 15 minutes.
oDuring the countdown the light around the timer button will
flash.
oWhen the countdown has finished the cooker hood will switch
off.
oIf you press the timer button again during the countdown, the
light around the timer button will go out and the cooker hood will
return to normal operation.
Grease filter maintenance reminder
oAfter approximately 30 hours of operation, the timer button will
glow red. This means that the grease filters need to be cleaned.
oYou should follow the grease filter cleaning operation that is
outlined on pages 11-12 of this instruction booklet.
oWhen the grease filters have been put back in position, turn on
the hood and then hold down the timer button until the red light
goes out.
oTurn the hood off and then back on again, to check that the
alarm has been reset.
oIMPORTANT: The grease filters should be cleaned at the time
intervals suggested on page 11. You should not wait until the
maintenance alarm activates before cleaning the grease filters.
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IMPORTANT: TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT
FUNCTIONING OF THE CONTROL PANEL, WE
RECOMMEND THAT YOU REGULARLY CLEAN THIS
AREA.

Cleaning your Baumatic cooker hood
IMPORTANT: BEFORE CLEANING, ALWAYS
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SWITCHED YOUR
COOKER HOOD OFF AT THE OMNI-POLAR
SWITCH, SET AT THE WALL FROM THE CABLE.
Cleaning
oClean the external parts of your cooker hood with mild liquid
detergent and a new damp cloth.
oNever use abrasive powder, corrosive solvents or brushes.
oNever insert pointed objects into the motor’s protective grid.
oOnly clean the control panel and grease filters with mild liquid
detergents and a new damp cloth.
oIf you are using the appliance in recirculation mode, then be
sure to replace the carbon filters at the recommended interval
(see section on “Fitting the carbon filter”). A build up of grease
could cause a fire hazard.
oNever attempt to clean the area above the grease filters.
The grease filters
oYour cooker hood includes grease filters which help to absorb
grease particles to protect your kitchen & furniture from greasy
residues.
oThis metallic filters may become flammable if they become
saturated with this greasy residue.
oTo prevent this fire hazard, the filters should be cleaned
regularly. Depending on use, this should be done every 10-15
days or at least once a month, using hot water and normal
washing-up detergent.
oDO NOT WASH THE GREASE FILTERS IN A DISHWASHER.
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Maintenance
Removing and cleaning the grease filters
oRemove the grease filters by lifting up the
catch and then pull the filters away from the
hood.
oSoak the grease filters in hot water and washing up liquid for
about an hour.
oRinse them off thoroughly with hot water.
oRepeat the process if required.
oRefit the grease filters once they have dried.
oIMPORTANT: Let the grease filters dry thoroughly before
refitting them in the cooker hood.
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Changing a fluorescent bulb
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IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE
A FLUORESCENT TUBE, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT
YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE COOKER HOOD
FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
oPrior to touching a fluorescent tube, ensure that it has cooled
down.
oUnscrew the fixing screws and remove the panel that covers the
fluorescent tube that needs replacing.
oRemove the fluorescent tube by rotating it through 90°.
oReplace the fluorescent tube with one of the same rating as the
tube originally supplied with the cooker hood.
oReplace the bottom panel and fully tighten the fixing screws.
oIMPORTANT: A defective fluorescent tube should be replaced
immediately.
oIf the light still does not work, make sure that the fluorescent
tube is fitted properly into its housing before you call for
technical assistance.

Fitting the carbon filter
If the appliance is going to be used in recirculation mode then it is
necessary to fit a carbon filter. This will help to absorb unpleasant
odours caused by cooking.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FIT OR
REMOVE THE CARBON FILTER, YOU MUST
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE
COOKER HOOD FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
oRemove the grease filters.
1) Locate the
SCS14 carbon
filter into the
slots on the
cooker hood,
below the
motor.
2) Push the other side of the filter upwards until it clicks into place.
3) Securely tighten the screw through the hole in the SCS14 carbon
filter and the corresponding hole in the underneath of the cooker hood.
oRefit the grease filters.
oThe carbon filter should be replaced every three months or if it
shows signs of damage.
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Installation
IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read
all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
voltage and frequency of your home. The rating
plate can be found behind the grease filters, on
the motor.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of the
installer failing to observe all the accident prevention
regulations in force, which are necessary for the normal use
and the regular operation of the electric system.
Electrical connection
YOUR COOKER HOOD IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oThe cooker hood’s power cable must be fitted upstream from the
electrical connection, using an omni-polar switch with a contact
distance of at least 3 mm.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. It
should only be connected by a competent person, using
fixed wiring via a double pole switched fused spur outlet.
(UK ONLY).
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We 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. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following UK code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live, Green/Yellow = Ground
If you only find two wires in the main’s lead (blue and brown),
then neither must be connected to the earth terminal.
oAs the colour 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:
oThe blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “N” (neutral), or coloured
black.
oThe brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “L” (live), or coloured red.
Before beginning installation
oCheck that the product purchased is of a suitable size for the
chosen installation area. In addition check whether there is an
electrical socket available that will be accessible once the hood is
mounted. If the product is going to be used in extraction mode,
then there should also be space to connect a ducting hose to the
outside.
oCarry out all necessary masonry work prior to the fitting of the
cooker hood.
oEnsure that all electrical connections are carried out by a suitably
qualified person.
oBefore commencing installation of the cooker hood the grease
filters should be removed.
oCheck inside the product and ensure that there is no transit
packaging or any other materials, such as packets of screws,
guarantees etc. These should be removed and kept for future
use.
oIf possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slot-in cookers
from their position, to provide easier access to the ceiling. If this
is not possible, then a thick, protective covering should be
placed over the worktop, hob top or cooker. This will help to
protect these surfaces from damage and debris.
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oSelect a flat surface for assembling the cooker hood. Cover that
surface with a protective covering and place all cooker hood
parts and fittings on it.
oRawlplugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of
ceilings. However a qualified technician must verify the
suitability of the materials, in accordance with the type of ceiling.
The ceiling must be strong enough to take the weight of the
hood.
oDo not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the ceiling. This
appliance is designed to be surface mounted only.
oRemove any protective wrapping that has been put on the
cooker hood or chimney sections, to protect them during transit.
Extraction mode or recirculation mode?
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR COOKER HOOD WHETHER TO USE
IT IN EXTRACTION MODE OR RECIRCULATION
MODE.
What is the difference between extraction and recirculation
modes?
In extraction mode, the stale air will be taken out of the room via
external ducting.
In recirculation mode stale air is taken via the grease filters, and
passed through a charcoal filter for purification. The air then re-enters
the kitchen via an opening in the hood.
For optimum performance, we recommend that the cooker hood is
used in extraction mode and connected to external ducting.
Unfortunately if you live in a flat or the hood is too far from an outside
wall, this may not be possible. The only alternative is to recirculate the
air.
Do I need a charcoal filter?
All cooker hoods have grease filters but if you are using your cooker
hood in recirculation mode, then a charcoal filter must be fitted in
addition to the grease filter.
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Installing your cooker hood
oWe recommend that at least two people install this hood.
IMPORTANT: THE MAINS SUPPLY THAT YOUR COOKER HOOD IS
CONNECTED TO MUST NOT BE SWITCHED ON UNTIL AFTER THE
REST OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
1) Identify the framework. The side that has the two fully visible
circles in it will be where the control panel is positioned when
installation is complete.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to install the appliance with the
chimney sections at their minimum height, then please turn to the
“Installing the appliance at minimum height” section on page 23
before completing any of the steps below.
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2) Remove the 8 screws from the
framework and then adjust it to
your desired height. Fully retighten
the 8 screws that you have just
removed.
IMPORTANT: The two pre-
tightened screws indicated in the
diagram opposite should not be
loosened.

3) Lift the framework to the ceiling and mark the position of the 4
screw holes that are indicated by the arrows in figure 3.
4) Remove the framework from the ceiling. Using a drill bit with an 8
mm diametre, drill out the holes on the ceiling that you have just
marked and insert rawlplugs into them.
5) Fasten the framework to the ceiling, using the screws provided.
6) Adjust the inner and outer chimney sections to
your required height. Use masking tape to secure
the chimney sections during the installation
process.
oIMPORTANT: If you are installing the
appliance at minimum height, then you only
need to utilise the outer piece of the two
chimney sections.
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7) Lift the chimney section up to the framework and then fasten it to
the framework using the 4 x M4 metric screws supplied. The chimney
section should be fixed to the existing holes in the framework.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten these screws completely at this stage.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to connect the cooker hood to external
ducting, then you must follow the “Connecting to external ducting”
section on page 24 before proceeding with the steps below.
8) Raise the hood to the framework and locate the 4 M5 screws on the
bottom of the framework into the 4 holes that are around the outside
of the motor housing. Slide the hood over to the right so the hood
locks against the framework and then fully tighten the 4 M5 screws.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST STILL SUPPORT THE HOOD FROM
UNDERNEATH UNTIL THE 4 M5 SCREWS ARE FULLY TIGHTENED.
9) Remove the masking tape from the chimney sections.
10) Remove the 4 M4 metric screws that you tightened slightly in step
7 and then slide the upper chimney section downwards.
11) Follow the “Electrical Connection” instructions on pages 15 – 16.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn on the electricity supply to the
appliance at this stage of the installation process.
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