Caple DD780BK Downdraft Induction Hob Instruction Manual

June 11, 2024
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Downdraft Induction Hob
Instruction Manual
DD780BK

Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www.caple.co.uk

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read all instructions before using your appliance and keep them in a convenient place for reference when necessary.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the  hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision

WARNING:
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Keep children less than 8  years of age away unless they are continually supervised.
Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish such a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or a fire blanket.
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short-term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

  • For induction hobs, metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface because they can get hot.
  • For induction hobs, after use switch off the hob element using the touch controls. Do not rely on the pan detector.
  • Do not operate the appliance with an external timer or separate remote-control system.
  • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or scourers to clean the hob surface.
  • Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appliance.
  • Your appliance is produced in accordance with all applicable local and international standards and regulations.
  • Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out by authorised service technicians.
  • Installation and repair work that is carried out by unauthorised technicians may be dangerous. Do not alter or modify the specifications of the  appliance in any way. Inappropriate hob guards can cause accidents.
  • Before connecting your appliance, make sure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure or electricity voltage and  frequency) and the specifications of the appliance are compatible.
    The specifications for this appliance are stated on the rating label.

CAUTION:
This appliance is designed for cooking food and extracting unpleasant odours from the kitchen. It is intended for indoor domestic household use  only.
It should not be used for any other purpose or in any other application, such as for non-domestic use, in a commercial environment or for heating a room.

  • All possible measures have been taken to ensure your safety. Since the glass may break, care should be taken while cleaning to avoid scratching.  Avoid hitting or knocking the glass with accessories.
  • Make sure that the supply cord is not trapped or damaged during installation. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to prevent a hazard.
  • Please keep children and animals away from this appliance.
  • When the induction hob is in use, keep the objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards, bank cards, watches, and similar  items) away from the hob. It is strongly suggested that anyone with a pacemaker should consult their cardiologist before using the induction  hob.
  • The performance of your extractor will vary depending on a number of factors. These include type of extraction, room volume, length of  ducting, ventilation available and the cleanliness of the filters.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

  • Do not operate the appliance before it is fully installed.
  • The appliance must be installed by an authorised technician. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that might be caused by  defective placement and installation by unauthorised people.
  • When the appliance is unpacked, make sure that it is has not been damaged during transportation.
  • In the case of a defect do not use the appliance and contact a qualified service agent immediately. The materials used for packaging (nylon,  staplers, Styrofoam, etc.) may be harmful to children and they should be collected and removed immediately.
  • Protect your appliance against atmospheric effects.
  • Do not expose it to effects such as sun, rain, snow, dust or excessive humidity.
  • Materials around the appliance (i.e. cabinets) must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 100°C.
  • The temperature of the bottom surface of the hob may rise during operation, therefore it is recommended a board is installed underneath the  product.
  • The extracted air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
  • Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be conformed to.

DURING USE:

  • To ensure the best performance, we recommend switching on the extractor 15 minutes before cooking and leave it running 15 minutes after.  This will ensure that the air in the kitchen is being circulated before cooking commences and the air is being cleaned after cooking has finished.
  • Do not put flammable or combustible materials in or near the appliance when it is operating.
  • Do not leave the hob unattended while cooking with solid or liquid oils. They may catch fire under extreme heating conditions. Never pour  water on to flames that are caused by oil, instead switch the hob off and cover the pan with its lid or a fire blanket.
  • If the product will not be used for a long period of time, urn the main control switch off.
  • Always position pans over the centre of the cooking zone, and turn the handles to a safe position so they cannot be knocked or grabbed.

APPROPRIATE USE:

  • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    › Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
    › Farm Houses.
    › By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
    › Bed and breakfast type environments.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS

  • Make sure that your appliance is turned off at the mains before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations.
  • To maintain the efficiency and safety of your appliance, we recommend you always use original spare parts and to call our authorised service  agents in case of need.
  • The extractor and its filter should be cleaned regularly in order to keep in good working condition.
  • Clean the extractor according to the instruction manual to reduce the risk of fire.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. This appliance is marked according to the European directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,  which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  Disposal must be 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.

WARRANTY

Your new appliance is covered by warranty. The warranty card is enclosed – if it is missing, you must provide the following information to your  retailer in order to receive a replacement: date of purchase, model and serial number. Registration can also be completed online by visiting www.caple.co.uk.
Ensure you keep your warranty card safe, you may need to show it to Caple Service together with proof of purchase. If you fail to show your  warranty card you will incur all repair charges.
Spare parts are only available from Caple Service and spare parts authorised centers.

CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation.

TECHNICAL FICHE
This appliance conforms to all current and applicable energy regulations. To view the Technical Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our website www.caple.co.uk.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:
This appliance must be installed by an authorised service person or qualified technician, according to the instructions in this guide and in  compliance with the current local regulations.
Incorrect installation may cause harm and damage, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the warranty will not be valid.
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (electricity voltage and frequency) and the adjustments of the appliance are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating label.
The laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country of use are to be followed (safety regulations, proper recycling in accordance  with the regulations, etc.).
After removing the packaging material from the appliance and its accessories, ensure that the appliance is not damaged. If you suspect any damage,  do not use it and contact an authorised service person or qualified technician immediately.

LOCATION
Make sure that there are no flammable or combustible materials in the close vicinity, such as curtains, oil, cloth etc. which may catch fire.
The worktop and furniture surrounding the appliance must be made of materials resistant to temperatures above 100°C.
If a cupboard is to be installed above the appliance, the safety distance between hob and any cupboard should be as shown on page 12.

The appliance should not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine or clothes dryer.
If the base of the appliance is accessible by hand, a barrier made from a suitable material must be fitted below the base of the appliance, ensuring that there is no access to the base of the appliance.
Make sure that the induction hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked.

COMPONENTS

ASSEMBLING THE EXTRACTION UNIT
Assemble the extraction unit towards the induction hob bottom cover. Use firstly the screws (3) and washers (2), then the screws (1) and the  washers (2) included in the assembling kit.

INSTALLING THE HOB
The appliance is supplied with an installation kit including adhesive sealing material, fixing brackets and screws.
Apply the supplied one-sided self-adhesive sealing tape (1) all the way around the lower edge of the hob. Do not stretch the tape.
Screw the 4 worktop mounting brackets (2) into the side walls of product.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING:
The electrical connection of this appliance should be carried out by an authorised service person orqualified electrician, according to the instructions in this guide and in compliance with the current local regulations.

WARNING: THE APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

  • Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, the voltage rating of the appliance (stamped on the appliance identification plate) must be checked for correspondence to the available mains supply voltage, and the mains electric wiring should be capable of handling the appliance’s  power rating (also indicated on the identification plate).
  • During installation, please ensure that isolated cables are used. An incorrect connection could damage your appliance. If the mains cable is  damaged and needs to be replaced this should be done by a qualified person.
  • Do not use adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.
  • The supply cord should be kept away from hot parts of the appliance and must not be bettor compressed. Otherwise the cord may be  damaged, causing a short circuit.
  • If the appliance is not connected to the mains with a plug, an all-pole disconnector switch (with at least 3mm contact spacing) must be used in  order to meet the safety regulations.
  • The fused switch must be easily once the appliance has been installed.
  • Ensure all connections are adequately tightened.
  • Fix the supply cable in the cable clamp and then close the cover.
  • The terminal box connection is placed on the terminal box.

NOTE: Left image is how the appliance is wired. Right image shows an alternative wiring method.

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

To establish the power supply connection for the appliance:

  • Connect the air extraction control unit data cable (2) with the data cable from the control box (3).
  • Hardwire the hob cable (1) into the mains supply (7).
  • Plug the main cable of the control box (4) into the socket (5).
  • Plug the motor connection cable (6) from the control box into the socket on the motor unit.

INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

ISLAND WORKTOP INSTALLATION [SIDE OUTLET]
Cut the aperture dimensions as indicated in the figure. Locate the aperture on the worktop so that, after the hob is installed, the following requirements are followed.

ISLAND WORKTOP INSTALLATION [FRONTAL OUTLET]

STANDARD 60CM WORKTOP INSTALLATION [SIDE OUTLET]

STANDARD 60CM WORKTOP INSTALLATION [FRONTAL OUTLET]

STANDARD 60CM WORKTOP INSTALLATION [EXTERNALLY DUCTED WITHOUT CARBON FILTER]

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

NOTE: Specifications for the product vary and the appearance of your appliance may differ from that shown in the figures below.

COOKWARE

Cookware for induction cooking zones must be made of metal and have magnetic properties.
The base must be sufficiently large. The minimum cookware diameter that the elements can detect is Ø110mm for 160mm – 210mm hobs and  Ø160mm for a 290mm hob. Cooking performance is improved with a larger cooking area.
Only use pans with a base suitable for induction.

SUITABLE COOKWARE UNSUITABLE COOKWARE
Enamelled steel pots with a thick base Pots made of copper, stainless steel,

aluminium, oven-proof glass, wood,
ceramic and terracotta
Cast iron pots with an enamelled base
Pots made of multi-layer stainless steel, stainless ferrite steel and aluminium with special base

NOTE: The quality and composition of the cookware has a direct effect on cooking performance.
Cookware with enamelled steel, aluminium or copper bottoms can cause a metallic residue to remain on the hob. If left, this becomes difficult to remove.
Clean the hob after every use.

HOW TO ESTABLISH THE SUITABILITY OF A POT:
Conduct the magnet test described below or make sure that the pot bears the symbol for suitability for cooking with induction current.

MAGNET TEST:
Move the magnet towards the base of your cookware.
If it is attracted, you can use the cookware on the induction hob.

NOTE: When using pans suitable for induction, you may hear various noises coming from them, this is due to the design of the pans and does not affect the performance or safety of the hob.

SUITABLE COOKWARE:
The base of the pan must be flat and smooth.
Cookware must be placed centrally on the hob.

UNSUITABLE COOKWARE:
The base of the pan is curved.
The electronic unit cannot determine the temperature correctly.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS:

  • The following are a few useful hints to help you cut your consumption of energy and use your new induction hob and the cookware efficiently.
  • The base of your cooking pans should be the same size as the cooking zone.
  • When buying cooking pans, note that it is frequently the diameter of the top of the pan that it indicated. This is usually larger than the base of a pan.
  • Pressure cookers are particularly low on energy and time cooking required, thanks to the pressure and the fact that they are tightly closed. Short cooking times mean that vitamins are preserved.
  • Always make sure that there is sufficient fluid in your pressure cooker since the cooking zone and the cooker may be damaged as a result of  overheating if the pressure cooker boils dry.
  • Always close cooking pots with a suitable lid.
  • Use the right sized pan for the quantity of food you are cooking. A large pan which is hardly filled will use up a lot of energy.

POWER SETTINGS
The heating power of the cooking zones can be set at various power levels. In the chart you will find examples of how to use each setting (for guidance only).

SETTINGS CLASS
0 Element off
1-3 Delicate warming
4-5 Gentle simmering, slow warming
6-7 Reheating and rapid simmering
8 Boiling, sauté and searing
9 Maximum heat
P Boost function

HOB CONTROLS

The appliance is operated by pressing the touch controls and the functions are confirmed by displays and audible sounds.

TOUCH CONTROL UNIT

1. Increase power setting / timer
2. Power display
3. Cooking zone selection
4. Timer display
5. Timer function cooking zone indicator
6. Key lock| 7. Key lock indicator
8. Smart Pause
9. Decreased power setting / timer
10. Bridge zone selection
11. Timer selection
12. Boost
13. On / Off
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After mains voltage is applied, all displays are illuminated briefly. After this, the hob is in stand-by mode and ready for operation.
The hob is controlled by pressing the appropriate electronic button. Each button pressed is followed by a buzzer sound.

SWITCHING THE HOB ON
Switch the hob on by pressing the ON/OFF button . All cooking zone displays will show a static “ 0 ” and the bottom right dots blink. (If a cooking zone is not selected within 20 seconds, the hob will automatically switch off).

SWITCHING THE HOB OFF
Switch the hob off at any time by pressing . The ON/OFF button always has priority over the switch-off function.

SWITCHING THE COOKING ZONES ON
Press the cooking zone selection button that corresponds to the zone you wish to use. A static dot will be shown on the selected zone display and  the blinking dots on all other zone displays will no longer illuminate.
Select the temperature setting by using the increase power setting button or decrease power setting button  . The zone is now ready to use. For  faster boil times, select the desired power level, then touch the ‘ P ’ button to activate the Boost function.

SWITCHING THE COOKING ZONES OFF
Select the zone you want to switch off by pressing the cooking zone selection button. Using the button, turn the power down to “ 0 ”. (Pressing the and buttons simultaneously also turns the power to “ 0 ”). If the cooking zone is hot, “ H ” will be displayed instead of “ 0 ”.

SWITCHING ALL COOKING ZONES OFF
To switch all the cooking zones off at once, press the key. In the stand-by mode, a “ H ” will appear on all cooking zones which are hot.

RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
The residual heat indicator indicates that the glass ceramic area has a temperature that is dangerous to touch. After switching off the cooking zone, the respective display will show “ H ” until the corresponding cooking zone temperature is at a safe level.

SWITCHING THE BRIDGE ZONE ON
Press the front left and rear left cooking zone selection buttons simultaneously. A static dot will be shown on the left heater display. The other displays will show ‘b’ and ‘r’ and the blinking dots will no longer be displayed.
Select the temperature required by using the increase power setting button or decrease power setting button . The bridge zone will be ready to use. For the fastest boil time, select the desired power level, then press the “P” key to activate the Boost function.

SWITCHING THE BRIDGE ZONE OFF
To select the Bridge element, press the rear left or front left cooking zone selection button and using the button, turn the level down to “0”. Alternatively, pressing the and keys simultaneously will change the level to “0”. If the bridge cooking zone is hot, “H” will be displayed.

SMART PAUSE
Smart Pause, when activated, reduces the power of all cooking zones that have been switched on.
If you then deactivate the Smart Pause, the zones will automatically return to the previous power level.
If the Smart Pause is not de-activated, the hob will switch off after 30 minutes.
Press “II” to activate Smart Pause. The power for the activated heater(s) will reduce to level 1 and “II” will appear at all displays.
Press “II” again to deactivate Smart Pause. “II” will disappear and the heaters will now run at the level previously set.

AUTOMATIC SAFETY SHUT-OFF FUNCTION
A cooking zone will automatically switch off if the power setting has not been modified for a specified duration of time. A change in the power setting of the cooking zone will reset the time duration to the initial value. This initial value depends on the selected power level, as shown below.

POWER SETTINGS AUTO SAFETY SHUT-OFF AFTER
1-2 6 hours
3-4 5 hours
05-Jan 4 hours
06-Sep 1.5 hours

CHILD LOCK
After switching on the appliance, the child lock function can be activated. To activate the child lock, simultaneously press the increase power setting button and decrease power setting button and then press the increase power setting key again. “L” indicating LOCKED will appear on all zone displays and the controls cannot be used. (If a cooking zone is in the hot condition, “L” and “H” will display alternately).
The hob will remain in a locked condition until it is unlocked, even if the appliance has been switched off and on.
To deactivate the child lock, first switch on the hob. Simultaneously press the increase power setting button and decrease power setting button and then press the decrease power setting button again. “L” will no longer be displayed and the hob will switch off.

KEY LOCK
The key lock function is used to set ‘safe mode’ on the appliance during operation. It will not be possible to make any adjustments by touching the buttons (for example power settings). It will only be possible to switch the appliance off.
The lock function is active if the key lock button is pressed for at least 2 seconds. This operation is acknowledged by a buzzer. After successful operation, the key lock indicator will flash and the keys will be locked.

TIMER FUNCTION
The timer function operates in two ways, as follows.

MINUTE MINDER TIMER (1-99 MIN.)
The minute minder timer can be operated if the cooking zones are switched off. The timer display will show “00” with a blinking dot.
Turn the hob on by pressing and holding the power button . Press the timer button to enter the minute minder mode. Press to increase the time or press to decrease the time. The range is between 0 and 99 minutes. If there is no adjustment to the displayed time within 10 seconds, the minute minder timer will be set and the blinking dot will disappear. Once the timer is set, it begins to count down.
When the timer reaches zero, a signal will sound and the timer display will blink. The sound signal will stop automatically after 2 minutes and/or by pressing any button.
The minute minder timer can be changed or switched off at any time by using the timer setting button and/or the decrease timer button .Switching off the hob by pressing at any time will also switch off the minute minder timer.

COOKING ZONE TIMER (1-99 MIN.)
When the hob is switched on, an independent timer can be programmed for every cooking zone.
Select a cooking zone, then select the power setting and finally, enter the cooking zone timer mode by pressing the Timer button twice. Once activated, one of the four red LED’s arranged around the timer will flash to indicate which zone you are setting the timer for. Use the and keys to adjust the cooking zone timer, and once set, wait for 5 seconds for the minute minder to confirm (red LED will stop flashing once set and remain on until the timer elapses).10 seconds after the last operation, the timer display will change to the timer that will run out next (in cases where a timer is set on more than one cooking zone).
When the timer has run down, a signal will sound, the timer display will show “00” and the assigned cooking zone timer LED will blink. The programmed cooking zone will switch off and “H” will be displayed if the cooking zone is hot.
The sound signal and the blinking of the timer LED will stop automatically after 2 minutes and/or by pressing any button.
To cancel the cooking zone timers, enter the timer mode for the relevant zone following the instructions above, and reduce the time remaining to ‘00’.

BUZZER
While the hob is in operation, the following activities will be signalled by the buzzer.
Normal button activation will be accompanied with a short sound signal.
Continuous button operation over a longer period of time (10 seconds) will be accompanied with a longer, intermittent sound signal.

BOOST FUNCTION
To use this function, select a cooking zone and set the desired power level, then press the “P” (Boost) button.
The Boost function can only be activated if it is applicable with the cooking zone selected. If the Boost Function is active, a “P” is shown on the corresponding display. Activating the booster can exceed the maximum power, in which case the integrated power management will be activated.
The necessary power reduction is shown by the corresponding cooking zone display blinking.
Blinking will be active for 3 seconds to allow for further adaptations of the settings before power reduction.

EXTRACTOR CONTROLS

TOUCH CONTROL UNIT

1. Extractor On / Off
2. Decrease fan speed
3. Fan speed display
4. Increase fan speed
5. Timer selection

SWITCHING THE EXTRACTOR ON/OFF
Press the air extraction on/off button. After that “0” appears on the digital display.
You can use the and buttons to set the speed of the fan.
To turn off the fan, press the air extraction on/off button.

INCREASING THE EXTRACTOR FAN SPEED
Increase the fan speed by pressing the button.
DECREASING THE EXTRACTOR FAN SPEED

DECREASE THE FAN SPEED BY PRESSING THE BUTTON.

TIMER FUNCTION
If while the device is running on any level and the button is pressed, a 15-minute timer (delayed automatic shut-off) will be activated. As soon as the timer starts counting down, the speed value on the digital display will start flashing. After 15 minutes, all functions that were activated prior to the timer, will shut down.

NOTE:
When the delayed automatic shut-off has been activated, the speed value on the digital display will start flashing. Pressing the button again deactivates the delayed automatic shut-off.

FILTER CLEANING MESSAGE
When “ ” is displayed on the digital screen, the metal grease filter must be cleaned.
To remove the metal grease filter cleaning prompt, proceed as follows: After the cleaning has been completed press the button, until “ ” appears on the screen.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

HOB CLEANING
WARNING:
Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning is to be carried out.

  • Check whether the cleaning materials are appropriate and recommended by the manufacturer before use on your appliance.
  • Use cream cleaners or liquid cleaners which do not contain particles. Do not use caustic (corrosive) creams, abrasive cleaning powders, rough wire wool or hard tools as they may damage the hob surfaces.
  • Do not use cleaners that contain particles, as they may scratch the glass, enamelled and/or painted parts of your appliance.
  • Should any liquids overflow, clean them immediately to avoid parts becoming damaged.
  • Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning any part of the appliance.

CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS
Ceramic glass can hold heavy utensils but may be broken if it is hit with a sharp object.

WARNING:
If the surface is cracked, to avoid the possibility of an electric shock, switch off the appliance and call Caple service.

  • Use a cream or liquid cleaner to clean the vitroceramic glass. Then, rinse and dry them thoroughly with a dry cloth.
  • Do not use cleaning materials meant for steel as they may damage the glass.
  • If substances with a low melting point are used in the cookware’s base or coatings, they can damage the glass- ceramic hob. If plastic, tin foil, sugar or sugary foods have fallen on the hot glass-ceramic hob, please scrape it off the hot surface as quickly and as safely as possible. If these substances melt, they can damage the glass. When you cook very sugary items like jam, apply a layer of a suitable protective agent beforehand if it is possible.
  • Dust on the surface must be cleaned with a wet cloth.
  • Any changes in colour to the ceramic glass will not affect the structure or durability of the ceramic and is not due to a change in the material.

Colour changes to the ceramic glass may be for a number of reasons:

  • Spilt food has not been cleaned off the surface.
  • Using incorrect pans on the hob will erode the surface.
  • Using the wrong cleaning materials.

CLEANING THE STAINLESS-STEEL PARTS

  • Clean the stainless-steel parts of your appliance on a regular basis.
  • Wipe the stainless-steel parts with a soft cloth soaked in only water. Then, dry them thoroughly with a dry cloth.
  • Do not clean the stainless-steel parts while they are still hot from cooking.
  • Do not leave vinegar, coffee, milk, salt, water, lemon or tomato juice on the stainless steel for a long time.

CLEANING THE METAL GREASE FILTER
WARNING:
Fire hazard due to grease and fat residues inside the metal grease filter.
There is a risk of fire due to fatty deposits in the metal grease filter.

  • Clean the metal grease filter as soon as the instruction for cleaning the filter appears on the display “ ”, or at least every 2 weeks.
  • Never operate the extractor without the metal grease filter.

REMOVE THE METAL GREASE FILTER

Remove the top filter cover, and place safely away from the hob.
Remove the metal grease filter by pulling forward and then lifting upwards, using the small handle attached.
Rinse the metal grease filter by hand or in the dishwasher.
Once cleaned, reverse these steps to reinsert the metal grease filter, and if necessary, remove the cleaning warning in the extractor display.

MANUAL CLEANING
NOTE:
Incorrect cleaning or use of unsuitable cleaning agents can cause damage.
Let the metal grease filter soak in warm soap water and clean it using a soft brush.
Rinse with water the metal grease filter with warm water.
Place the metal grease filter loosely and vertically without adding other tableware into the dishwasher.
Start any program with a temperature of no higher than 55°C.
Due to the cleaning in the dishwasher, the filter parts may experience slight changes in their colour. This does not affect function or performance to the metal grease filter.

AFTER CLEANING:
Put the metal grease filter on an absorbent pad to dry before reinserting into the extraction unit.

CLEANING THE DRIP CONTAINER
To collect water and food waste, the air extraction unit has a container that sits in the centre of the hob.

  • Pull up the container inside the air extraction unit slot.
  • After cleaning, reinsert the container.

NOTE: The drip container can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

CLEANING OR REPLACING ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER (RECIRCULATION ONLY)

  1. Remove the activated carbon filter and frame from the kitchen plinth, by pulling towards the front. (This is held with magnets).

  2. Unscrew the connecting screw.

  3. Remove the activated carbon filter form the filter frame as shown.
    WARNING:
    Place the case on a firm surface, then push the filter down slightly to remove it.

  4. Allow the activated charcoal filter to regenerate for one hour inside the baking oven at about 200ºC. After cooling down, reinsert the filter into the hood.

  5. This procedure may be repeated no more than 10 times. After that, the filter must be replaced by a new one.

  6. Re-insert the activated carbon filter by performing the previous steps in reverse order. To purchase replacement charcoal filters (CAP81CF), visit www.caple.co.uk.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
NOTE :
The appliance performance will be negatively impacted by any non-compliance with the maintenance intervals.
In case of overlong use, the metal grease filter as well as the activated charcoal filter will be clogged with fat and dirt particles, which will negatively impact the device performance.
Please observe all maintenance intervals specified in this manual.

INTERVAL MAINTENANCE TASK
After assembling and in case of heavy contamination Outside cleaning of the

device
After cleaning the extractor hood| Servicing the device
Every other week or when the grease filter prompt appears| Cleaning the metal grease filter
Every 3 month or in case of decreasing performance| Cleaning or replacing the activated carbon filter (for circulation fan operation only)

TRANSPORT
If you need to transport the product, use the original product packaging and carry it using its original case. Follow the transport signs on the packaging. Tape all independent parts to the product to prevent damaging the product during transport.
If you do not have the original packaging, prepare a carriage box so that the appliance, especially the external surfaces of the product, is protected against external threats.

TROUBLESHOOTING

You can solve many common Induction Hob problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling Caple Service.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Hob control card’s display is blacked
out. The hob or cooking zones cannot
be switched on| There is no power supply| Check the household fuse for the
appliance. Check whether there is a
power cut by trying other electronic
appliances
The hob switches off while it is in use
and an “F” flashes on each display| The controls are damp or an object is
resting on them| Dry the controls or remove the object
The hob switches off while it is in use| One of the cooking zones has been on
for too long| You can use the cooking zone again by
switching it back on
The hob controls are not working and
the child lock LED is on| Child lock is active| Switch off the child lock
The saucepans make noise during
cooking or your hob makes a clicking
sound during cooking| This is normal with induction hob
cookware. This is caused by the transfer of energy from the hob to the cooker| This is normal. There is no risk, neither
to your hob nor to your cookware.
The “U” symbol lights up in the displayof one of the cooking zones| There is no pan on the cooking zone,
or the pan is unsuitable| Use a suitable pan
Power level 9 or “P” is automatically
reduced. If you select power level “P”
or 9 on two cooking zones, which are
on the same side, at the same time| Maximum power level for the two zones is reached| Operating both zones at power level
“P” or 9 would exceed the permitted
maximum power level for the two zones

If the problem persists or more help is required, please contact our Caple service team on 0117 938 7420 or via email service@caple.co.uk

HOB ERROR CODES
ERROR CODES

If there is an error, an error code will be shown on the heater display

E1 Cooling fan is disabled. Call Caple Service.
E3 Supply voltage is other than the rated values. Switch the hob off by

pressing , wait until ‘H” disappears for all zones, switch the hob on by pressing  and continue to use. If the same error is displayed again, call Caple Service.
E4| Supply frequency is different from the rated values.
Switch the hob off by pressing , wait until ‘H” disappears for all zones, switch the hob on by pressing and continue to use. If the same error is displayed again, switch the plug for the appliance off and on. Switch the hob on by pressing  and continue to use. If the same error is displayed again, call Caple Service.
E5| Internal temperature of the hob is too high, switch the hob off by pressing  and let the heaters cool down.
E6| Communication error between the touch control and heater. Call an authorised service agent.
E7| Coil temperature sensor is disabled. Call Caple Service.
E8| Cooler temperature sensor is disabled. Call Caple Service.
E9| Incompatible cookware has been used or the cookware as been moved too quickly in a short amount of time. See ‘COOKWARE’ section for suitable cookware.
I-| Incompatible cookware has been used.
See ‘COOKWARE’ section  for suitable cookware.
EA| Larger coil saturation error. Switch the hob off by pressing on/off button, switch the hob on by pressing on/ off and continue to use. If the same error is displaying again, call Caple Service.
EC| Supply voltage error. Switch the hob off by pressing on/off button, switch the hob on by pressing on/off and continue to use. If the same error is displaying again, call Caple Service.
C1-C8| Microprocessor alert. Switch the hob off by pressing on/ off button, switch the hob on by pressing on/off and continue to use. If the same error is displaying again, call Caple Service.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

Any maintenance operation on your appliance should be carried out by:

  • Either your retailer;
  • Or another Caple approved engineer or similar qualified person.

If a problem still persists and further assistance is required, please contact our Caple after sales team on:
T – 0117 938 7420
E – service@caple.co.uk

Caple Service BS11 8DW
Fourth Way T: 0117 938 1900
Avon mouth E: service@caple.co.uk
Bristol www.caple.co.uk

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