Caple CGC700SS, Instruction Manual

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If, having followed these instructions carefully, your cooker hood fails to work properly please carry out the following 

checks. 
 

Symptom CHECK 

The cooker hood will not start 

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Check the hood is connected to the electricity supply. 

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Check that the fan speed control is set to 1, 2 or 3. 

The cooker hood is not working 

effectively 

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The fan speed is set high enough for the task. 

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The grease filter is clean. 

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The kitchen is adequately vented to allow the entry of fresh air.

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If set up for recirculation, check that the charcoal filter is still 

effective. 

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If set up for extraction, check that the ducting and outlets are 

not blocked. 

The cooker hood has switched off 

during operation. 

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The safety cut-out device has been tripped. 

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Turn off the hob and then wait for the device to reset. 

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If after all these checks, the problem persists, telephone the 

Caple Service Centre 0844 800 3830

, 

quoting the model and serial number. 

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Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. 

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In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer 

will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. 

Electrical Requirements 

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Any permanent electrical installation must comply with the latest I.E.E. Regulations. For your own safety this should 

be undertaken by a suitably qualified electrician who is on the roll of the National Inspection Council for Electrical 

Installation Contracting (NICEIC).  

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THIS PRODUCT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED. The connection must be made as follows: - 

o

Brown  

= 

Live 

o

Blue  

= 

neutral 

o

Yellow/Green = 

Earth 

Electrical Connection 

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Before connecting to the mains supply ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate 
inside the cooker hood. 

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This appliance is fitted with a 13 amp plug for connection to a suitable outlet which should be positioned for easy 

access. 

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If it is intended to connect directly to the electricity supply, the plug should be removed and the 3 core mains cable 

and should be permanently connected to the electricity supply via an approved Switched  Fused Spur outlet meeting 

BS1363 Part 4, fitted with a 3 Amp fuse. 

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This appliance conforms to BS 800: 1988 and EEC Directive No. 78 308 regarding suppression of radio and television 

interference. 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS