Caple C950i Induction Hob Instruction Manual

Caple C950i Induction Hob

Dear customers,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Caple induction hob.
In order to make the best use of your appliance, please carefully read the following use and care manual and keep it for reference.

SAFETY

Precautions before using

• Unpack the hob and all associated components, taking care not to lose or mishandle any parts.
• The appliance must be installed by a suitably qualified professional and connected to the electricity supply by a qualified electrician who will comply with the local regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by wrong installation or connection.
• The appliance must be installed in a purpose-designed kitchen unit and worktop cut out as specified below.
• 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.
• Remove all labels and other packaging materials from the ceramic surface prior to use.
• Do not modify the appliance in any way as this will invalidate the guarantee and is potentially dangerous.
• The hob must not be used as a freestanding appliance or as a worktop.
• This appliance must be connected to the electricity supply according to the local regulations. It must be suitably earthed.
• Do not use any extension cable to connect the hob.
• This appliance must not be installed above a dishwasher or tumble dryer as steam may damage the electronic components.
• This appliance must not be controlled by external tools like separate timer or separate remote control system.

Using the appliance

• Always switch cooking zones off after use.
• Take particular care when cooking with oils or fats that may ignite.
• Cooking pans and ustensils and the hob itself become hot during use. Caution, risk of injury to people and pets both during and after use.
• Ensure no cable from any other appliance can come into contact with the hob top or pans during use.
• Magnetic objects (such as credit cards, portable electronic devices; etc.) must not be placed near the appliance during use.
• Metal objects such as knives, forks, lides etc. must not be placed on the hob as they may become hot.
• Don’t place any other metallic object than suitable pans on the hob. In case of untimely activation or residual heat, metallic object may become hot, melt or even burn.
• Never cover the hob with any cloth or other cover. This may become hot and create a fire hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 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 shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision

Precautions not to damage the appliance

• Use of damaged pans or those with raw cast iron bottoms may damage the hob ceramic glass.
• Abrasive materials such as scouring cleaners and grits may damage the ceramic glass.
• Avoid dropping objects onto the ceramic glass.
• Take care not to strike the edges of the hob with saucepans.
• Ensure that ventilation remains free from obstructions and complies with instructions specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not place empty saucepans on the hob.
• Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium foil must not come into contact with the heating zones. These may cause permanent damage to the ceramic. If these should accidentally fall onto the hob, turn it off immediately and carefully remove them. Take care not to burn yourself.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
• CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surface.
• Never place any hot items on the control panel.
• If a drawer is located below the hob, ensure that a minimum air gap of at least 4 cm is left between the drawer contents and the base of the hob. This is essential to guarantee correct ventilation. A horizontal divider made of material capable of withstanding 65°C above ambient temperature can be used to ensure this air gap.
• Never place inflammable items or materials (like sprays) in a drawer or cupboard below the hob. Cutlery drawers must be resistant to heat.

Precautions in case of appliance failure

• If a fault is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off the electricity supply.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the appliance. Don’t open the appliance by yourself. All repairs must be performed by a suitably qualified service engineer or similar.
• WARNING: If the ceramic glass is broken or cracked, don’t use the appliance and turn off the electricity supply to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Contact after-sales service.
• See the troubleshooting section in this manual.

Other protections

• Ensure that each pan is well centred on its cooking zone. The pan base must cover as much of the cooking zone as possible.
• For those with heart pacemakers or active implants, the magnetic field could influence its operating. You should obtain information from the retailer or your attending physician.
• Do not use aluminium or plastic containers: they could melt onto hot cooking zones.
• 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.

THE USE OF INCORRECT COOKWARE OR ANY INDUCTION ADAPTOR PLATE DESIGNED FOR NON- MAGNETIC COOKWARE WILL INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE. THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE HOB AND/OR ITS ENVIRONMENT AS A RESULT OF SUCH USE.

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.

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).

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 centres.

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 regulations. To view the Technical Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our website
www.caple.co.uk

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Technical characteristics

Total power

Energy consumption for the hob EChob**

| 7400 W

178.3 Wh/kg

Heating zone Ø 300 mm Minimum detection Nominal power*

Booster power*

Standardised cookware category Energy consumption ECcw

| ****

Ø 100 mm

2300 W

3000 W B

180.7 Wh/kg

Heating zone Ø 270 mm Minimum detection Nominal power*

Booster power*

Standardised cookware category Energy consumption ECcw Standardised cookware category**

Energy consumption ECcw**

| ****

Ø 90 mm

1100 W

1400 W A

185 Wh/kg B

166,7 Wh/kg

• The given power may change according to the dimensions and material of the pan.
  ** Calculated according to the method of measuring performance (EN 60350-2).

Control panel

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

Display|
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Display| Designation| Function
0.| Zero| The heating zone is activated.
1…9| Power level| Selection of the cooking level.
U| Pan detection| No pan or inadequate pan.
A| Heat accelerator| Automatic cooking.
E| Error message| Electronic failure.
H| Residual heat| The heating zone is hot.
P| Booster| The boosted power is activated.
L| Locking| Control panel is locked.
U| Keep warm| Automatically maintains a temperature of 70°C.
II| Pause| The hob is in pause mode.

Ventilation

The cooling system is fully automatic. The cooling fan starts with a low speed when the calories brought out by the electronic system reach a certain level. The ventilation will run at high speed when the hob is intensively used. The cooling fan reduces speed and stops automatically when the electronic circuit is cooled enough.

STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Before Using Your New Induction Hob

Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent, as this risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.

How Induction Work s

An induction coil is located under each heating zone. When it is engaged, it produces a variable electromagnetic field which produces inductive currents in the ferromagnetic bottom plate of the pan. As a result, the pan will heat up.
Of course the pan has to be adapted:

• All ferromagnetic pans are recommended (please verify it thanks a little magnet): cast iron and steel pans, enamelled pans, stainless-steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms…
• Are excluded: copper, pure stainless-steel, aluminium, glass, wood, ceramic, stoneware,…

The induction heating zone is able to automatically detect the size of a pan. If the base diameter of the pan is too small and therefore fails to adapt to the induction hob, the display will show [U].

Touch Control

Your induction hob is equipped with electronic controls with touch control keys. When your finger presses the key, the corresponding command is activated. This activation is validated by a control light, a letter or a number in the display and/or a “beep” sound.
For general use, ensure only one button is pressed at any time.

Power selection zone “SLIDER” and timer setting zone
To select the power with the slider, slide your finger on the “SLIDER” zone. You can also select the power by placing your finger directly on the chosen level.

Pan detection
The pan detection feature ensures safety. The induction doesn’t work:

• If there is no pan on the heating zone or if the pan is not adapted to the induction. In this case, it is impossible to increase the power and the display shows [ U ]. This symbol disappears when a suitable pan is put on the heating zone.
• If the pan is removed from the heating zone the operation is stopped. The display shows [ U ]. The symbol [ U ] disappears when the pan is put back to the heating zone. The cooking continues with the power level set before.

After use, switch the heat element off: don’t let the pan detection [ U ] active.

Residual heat indication
After a heating zone or the entire hob is switched off, the heating zones are still hot and indicate [ H ] on the display.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zones may be touched without danger.
While the residual heat indicator light is on, don’t touch the heating zones and don’t put any heat sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.

Starting-up

• Start / switch off the hob:
  Action/Control panel/Display
  To start /Press key [ ]/[ 0 ] To stop /Press key [ ]/Nothing or [ H ]

• Start / switch off a heating zone:
  Action/Control panel/Display
  Zone selection/Press display [ 0 ] selected/[ 0 ] and control light are on
  To set (adjust the power)/Slide on the “Slider” to the right or to the left/[ 0 ] to [ 9 ] To stop/Slide to [ 0 ] on “Slider” /[ 0 ] or [ H ]

If no action is made within 20 seconds the electronics will return to standby mode.

Booster function
The booster function [ P ] grants a boost of power to the selected heating zone.
If this function is activated the heating zones work for 10 minutes with an ultra-high power. The booster is used for example, to rapidly heat up big quantities of water.

• Start / stop the booster function:
  Action/Control panel/Display
  Zone selection/Press key [ 0 ] from the zone/[ 0 ] and control light on
  Start up the booster/Press key [ ] /[ P ] Stop the booster/Slide on the “slider” /[ P ] to [ 0 ] or press on [ ]/[ 9 ]

• Power management:
  If the selected heating levels for both zones exceed the maximum available amount of power, the power management function will automatically reduce the power from one of these zones. The display of this zone will blink first; the level is then automatically reduced to the highest suitable position:
  Heating zone selected/The other heating zone: (example: power level 9)
  [ P ] is displayed /[ 9 ] goes to [ 6 ] or [ 8 ] depending the type of zone

Timer

The timer can be used with all heating zones simultaneously and with different time settings (from 0 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone.

• Setting and modification of the cooking time:
  Example for 16 minutes at power 7:
  Action/Control panel /Display
  Zone selection/Press display [ 0 ] selected/[ 0 ] and indicator light on
  Select the power level /Slide on the “Slider “ to [ 7 ] /[ 7 ] Select « Timer »/ Press display [ CL ] /[ 00 ] Set the units /Slide on the “Slider “ to [ 6 ] /[ 0 fixed ] [ 6 flashing ] Validate the units /Press display [ 06 ]/ [ 0 flashing] [ 6 fixed ] Set the tens/ Slide on the “Slider “ to [ 1 ] /[ 1 flashing] [ 6 fixed ] Validate the tens /Press display [ 16 ] /[ 16 ] The time is confirmed and the timer starts.

• To stop the cooking time:
  Example for 13 minutes at power 7:
  Action /Control panel /Display
  Zone selection/ Press display [ 0 ] selected /[ 0 ] and indicator light on
  Select « Timer » /Press key [ 13 ]/ [ 13 ] Deactivate the units /Slide on the “Slider “ to [ 0 ] /[ 1 fixed ] [ 0 flashing] Validate the units Press/ display [ 10 ]/ [ 1 flashing] [ 0 fixed ] Deactivate the tens /Slide on the “Slider “ to [ 0 ] /[ 0 flashing] [ 0 fixed ] Validate the tens /Press display [ 00 ] /[ 00 ]

• Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time:
  As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays blinking [ 00 ] and a sound rings.
  To stop the sound and the blinking it is enough to press the key [ 00 ].

• Egg timer function:
  Egg timer is an independent function. It stops as soon as a heating zone starts up.
  If the egg timer is on and the hob is switched off, the timer continues until time runs out.
  Example for 29 minutes:
  Action /Control panel/ Display
  Activate the hob/ Press display [ ] /Zone control light are on
  Select« Timer » /Press display [ CL ]/[ 00 ] Set the units /Slide on the “Slider“ to [ 9 ] /[ 0 fixed ] [ 9 flashing] Validate the units/ Press display [ 09 ]/ [ 0 flashing] [ 9 fixed ] Set the tens/ Slide on the “Slider“ to [ 2 ] /[ 2 flashing] [ 9 fixed ] Validate the tens /Press display [ 29 ]/ [ 29 ]

After a few seconds the control light stops blinking.
The time is confirmed and the timer starts.

Automatic cooking

All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic cooking device. The cooking zone starts at full power during a certain time, and then automatically reduces its power on the pre-selected level.

• Start-up:
  Action /Control panel /Display
  Zone selection /Press display [ 0 ] selected /[ 0 ] and control light on
  Full power setting /Slide on the “Slider“ to [ 9 ]/Pass from [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] Automatic cooking /Re-press on display “Slider“ [ 9 ]/[ 9 ] is flashing with [ A ] Power level selection/ Slide on the “Slider“ to [ 7 ]/ [ 9 ] pass to [ 8 ] [ 7 ] (for example « 7 »)/ [ 7 ] is flashing with [ A ]

• Switching off the automatic cooking:
  Action Control panel Display
  Zone selection/Press [ 7 ] from the zone/ [ 7 ] flashing with [ A ] Power level selection /Slide on the “Slider“/[ 1 ] to [ 9 ]

Pause function

This function brakes all the hob’s cooking activity temporarily and allows you to restart with the same settings.

• Start/stop the pause function:
  Action Control panel Display
  Engage pause /Press [II ] key and hold for 2s /Displays [ II ] in the heating zone displays
  Exit the pause function /Press [II] key and hold for 2s/ Pause indicator light is flashing
  Press another touch or slide on the “Slider “/  Pause indicator light is off

Recall Function

After switching off the hob (I), it is possible to recall the last settings.

• Cooking stages of all cooking zones (power)
• Minutes and seconds of programmed cooking zone-related timers
• Heat up function

The recall procedure is following:

• Press the key [I]
• Then press the key [II ] within 6 seconds
  The precedent settings are activated.

“Keep warm” function

This function allows you to reach and automatically maintain the temperature of 70°C. This will avoid liquids overflowing and fast burning at the bottom of the pan.

• To start the keep warm function:
  Action /Control panel/ Display
  Zone selection Press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] or [ H ] To engage /Press between 0 and 1 on the “SLIDER” /[ U ] To stop /Press on display [ U ] selected/ [ U ] Slide on the “slider “/ [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] or [ H ]

This function can be started independently on all the heating zones.
When the pan leaves the cooking zone of the “Keep warm” function remains active during approximately 10 minutes.
The maximum duration of keep warm is 2 hours.

Control panel locking

To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones, in particular during of cleaning the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [ ]).

• Locking:
  Action/ Control panel /Display
  Start /Press on key [ ] /[ 0 ] or [ H ] on the displays
  Hob locking /Press simultaneously [ ] and [ 0 ] from the front right zone display/ No modification
  Re-press on display [ 0 ] /[ L ] on the displays

• Unlocking:
  Action /Control panel /Display
  Start/ Press on key [ ] /[ L ] on the displays
  In the 5 seconds after start:
  Unlocking the hob /Press simultaneously [ ] and /[ 0 ] or [ H ] on the
  displays/ [ L ] from the front right zone display Press on key [ ] /No light on the displays
  

COOKING ADVICE

Choosing the Right Cookware
Adapted materials: steel, enamelled steel, cast iron, ferromagnetic stainless-steel, aluminium with ferromagnetic bottom.
Non-adapted materials: aluminium and stainless-steel without ferromagnetic bottom, copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain.
Look for the induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
To check if pans are compatible:

• Put some water in a pan placed on an induction heating zone set at level [ 9 ]. If [ U ] does not appear and the water is heating, the pan is suitable.
• Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted and sticks to the pan, the pan is suitable.

Certain pans can make noise when they are placed on an induction cooking zone. This noise is normal and does not affect the cooking operation, nor does it mean a failure in the appliance.

Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
To avoid scratching the glass, always lift pans off the hob – do not slide

Pan dimensions
The cooking zones are, until a certain limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the pan. However, the bottom of this pan must have a minimum of diameter according to the corresponding cooking zone (see table on page 9 for the minimum pan diameter for each cooking zone).
To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan well in the centre of the cooking zone.

Examples of power settings

(The values below are indicative)

1 to 2| Melting Reheating| Sauces, butter, chocolate, gelatine Dishes prepared beforehand
---|---|---
2 to 3| Simmering Defrosting| Rice, pudding, sugar syrup

Dried vegetables, fish, frozen products

3 to 4| Steam| Vegetables, fish, meat
4 to 5| Water| Steamed potatoes, soups, pasta, fresh vegetables
6 to 7| Medium cooking Simmering| Meat, liver, eggs, sausages goulash, roulade, tripe
7 to 8| Cooking| Potatoes, fritters, wafers
9| Frying, roasting Boiling water| Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes Water
P| Frying, roasting Boiling water| Scallops, steaks

Boiling significant quantities of water

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Switch-off the appliance before cleaning.

Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot due to risk of burns.

• Remove light marks with a damp cloth with washing up liquid diluted in a little water. Then rinse with cold water and dry the surface thoroughly.
• Highly corrosive or abrasive detergents and cleaning equipment likely to cause scratches must be absolutely avoided.
• Do not use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer.
• Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic glass.
• Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dirt on your ceramic hob or on the pan. Sliding rough saucepans will scratch the surface.
• Spillages of sugar, jam, jelly, etc. must be removed immediately. You will thus prevent the surface being damaged.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The hob or the cooking zone doesn’t start-up:

• The hob is badly connected on the electrical network.
• The protection fuse has cut-off.
• The lock function is activated.
• The touch control keys are covered with grease or water.
• An object has been put on a key.

The symbol [ U ] displays:

• There is no pan on the cooking zone.
• The pan is not compatible with induction.
• The bottom diameter of the pan is too small.

The symbol [ C ] or [ E ] displays:

• Contact Caple Service by telephoning 0117 938 7420 or emailing [email protected]

The control panel displays [ L ]:

• Refer to the chapter control panel locking.

One or all cooking zones switch off:

• The safety system has functioned.
• You forgot to switch off the cooking zone for a long time.
• One or more touch control keys are covered.
• The pan is empty and its bottom overheated.
• The hob also has an automatic reduction of power level and automatic overheating protection.

Continuous ventilation after switching off the hob:

• This is not a failure; the fan is continuous to protect the electronic devices.
• The fan cooling will stop automatically once the hob has cooled.

The automatic cooking system doesn’t start-up:

• The cooking zone is still hot [ H ].
• The highest power level is set [ 9 ].

The control panel displays [ II ]:

• Refer to the chapter covering the pause function.

The control panel displays [ ] or [ Er03 ]:

• An object or liquid is covering the touch control keys. The symbol will disappear as soon as the key is released or cleaned.

The control panel displays [ E2 ]:

• The hob has overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.

The control panel displays [ E3 ] ou [ E7 ]:

• The pan is not suitable for induction cooking, change the pan.

If one of the symbols above persists, contact Caple Service. T – 0117 938 7420
E – [email protected].

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.
The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforced in their country.

How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.
The installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters from the external edge of the glass, after removing the protection sheet (3).

• Ensure that there is a distance of 50mm between the hob and the wall or sides.
• The hobs are classified as “Y” class for heat protection. Ideally the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and tall units or a wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider must stand higher than the hob.
• The piece of furniture or the support in which the hob is to be fitted, as well as the edges of furniture, the laminate coatings and the glue used to fix them, must be able to resist temperatures of up to 100°C.
• The wall or splashback behind the hob must be heat-resisting.
• Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
• There must be a space of 20mm beneath the bottom of the hob casing to ensure a good air circulation of the electronic device. (See page 19 for full ventilation information)
• If a drawer is placed under the worktop, avoid placing flammable objects (for example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects inside.
• Materials which are often used to make worktops, expand on contact with water. To protect the cut-out edge, apply a coat of varnish or special sealant. Particular care must be given to applying the adhesive joint supplied with the hob to prevent any leakage into the supporting furniture. This gasket guaranties a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work top surfaces.
• The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the indications of the hood manufacturer. In case of absence of instructions, use a minimum distance of 600mm.
• After installation, make sure the connection cord is not being constrained e.g. by the drawer.
• WARNING: Only use hob guards designed by the manufacturer, indicated as suitable in the manufacturer’s instructions for the appliance, or those that have been incorporated into the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.

Ventilation requirements

To ensure adequate ventilation of your induction hob, please ensure the installation requirements shown in this diagram are followed.
A 5mm gap at the front of the unit must be left, and a minimum 10mm gap must be cut out at the back of the cabinet to allow air to circulate.
A minimum distance of 20mm must be left between the underside of the hob and the appliance directly below. If a drawer is intalled below the hob, a minimum distance of 40mm must be left between the underside of the hob, and the contents of the drawer.
Over filling the drawer may effect the airflow. If the drawer is overfilled or the ventilation requirements not followed, this will void the guarantee.

Caple Service
Fourth Way
Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11 8DW
t: 0117 938 7420
e: [email protected]
www.caple.co.uk
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