Caple C808C, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www caple co uk Ceramic hob instruction manual C808C ...

Page 2: ...anual for future reference 2 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 9 WARRANTY 9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 CONTROL PANEL 11 USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB 13 COOKING GUIDELINES AND TIPS 14 INSTALLATION 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 ...

Page 3: ...arth wiring system is mandatory Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously injure the user CUT HAZARD Take care panel edges are sharp Failure to do so may result in injury or cuts IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance No combustib...

Page 4: ... disconnection from the power supply Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not cook on a broken or cracked hob If the hob surface should break or crack switch the appliance off immediately at the main power supply wall switch and contact a qualified technician Switch the hob off at ...

Page 5: ...item other than suitable cookware contact the ceramic glass until the surface is cool Metallic objects such as knives forks spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface Keep children away from appliance Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on Keep handles out of reach of children Failure to follow this advice could ...

Page 6: ...the appliance Do not store childrens toys in cabinets above the appliance to avoid the risk of children climbing on the hob as this could result in serious injury Do not leave children alone or unattended in the kitchen when the hob is in use Persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must be supervised and given appropriate instruction concern...

Page 7: ...ts to clean your hob as these can scratch glass If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by Caple service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard This product is not designed for commercial use it is a household appliance only It is not intended to be used in Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Bed and breakfast type environments By client...

Page 8: ...way and understand the hazards involved Children should not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e g with a lid or a fire blanket Danger of fire do n...

Page 9: ...carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with a...

Page 10: ...ruction manual in order to fully understand how to correctly install and operate your hob For installation please read the installation section Read all the safety instructions carefully before using your hob and keep this instruction manual for future reference PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Top view 1 Max 1200W zone 2 Max 1800W zone 3 Max 1200W zone 4 Max 1800W zone 5 Ceramic glass top 6 Control knobs ...

Page 11: ...ING PRINCIPLE This ceramic hob directly applies resistance wire heating to the bottom of the pan The power output can be adjusted by turning the appropriate control knob on the control panel Refer to the USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB section page 13 1 Residual heat warning indicators 2 Power regulating controls ...

Page 12: ...wer 5500 6600W Product size LxWxH mm 590x520x60 Building in dimensions AxB mm 560X490 Weight and dimensions are approximate Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth sits flat against the glass and...

Page 13: ...g zone are clean and dry Turn on and adjust the power by turning the control knob to the desired level HOT ZONE WARNING INDICATOR When the cooking zone is hot the warning indicator will light Don t touch the glass surface until the indicator goes out It can also be used as an energy saving function If you want to heat further pans use the zone that is still hot WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING Turn ...

Page 14: ...ender stews because the flavours develop without the food being overcooked Also you should cook egg based and flour thickened sauces below boiling point Some tasks including cooking rice by the absorption method may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended SEARING STEAK To cook juicy flavoursome steaks 1 Stand the meat at room t...

Page 15: ...ld be quick If cooking large quantities cook the food in several smaller batches 3 Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil 4 Cook any meat first put it aside and keep warm 5 Stir fry the vegetables 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 6 Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through...

Page 16: ...at least 30mm Please select heat resistant work surface material to avoid deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hob See below L mm W mm H mm D mm A mm B mm X mm 590 520 50 46 560 490 50 min WARNING Always ensure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked Ensure the ceramic hob is in good working order See below A mm B mm C mm D E 760 50 min 20 min Air intak...

Page 17: ... must be of an approved type and provide a 3mm air gap contact separation in all poles or in all active phase conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements The isolating switch must be easily accessible to the customer once the hob is installed Consult local building authorities and by laws if in doubt regarding installation Use heat resistant and easy to clean ...

Page 18: ...ever conduct the operation by yourself The ceramic hob must not be mounted to cooling equipment dishwashers and rotary dryers The hob must be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface must withstand heat To avoid any damage the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat A steam cleaner is ...

Page 19: ...nnected directly to the mains by single phase electrical connection as shown below If the cable is damaged or needs replacing this should be done by an after sales technician using the correct tools If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply an omnipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between the contacts The installer must ensure that the correct...

Page 20: ...and harsh abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the glass Always read the label to check if your cleaner or scourer is suitable Never leave cleaning residue on the hob the glass may become stained Boilovers melts and hot sugary spills on the glass Remove these immediately with a fish slice palette knife or razor blade scraper suitable for ceramic glass hob but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces 1 ...

Page 21: ... a power outage in your home or area If you ve checked everything and the problem persists contact Caple service The glass is being scratched Rough edged cookware Unsuitable abrasive scourer or cleaning products being used Use cookware with flat and smooth bases See Choosing the right cookware See Cleaning and Maintenance For futher information and advice or if a problem still persists Caple Servi...

Page 22: ...Instruction manual C808C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference 22 Notes ...

Page 23: ...Instruction manual C808C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference 23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DW t 0117 938 7420 e service caple co uk www caple co uk ...