Caple C604E User manual

Instruction manual for 4 plate electric hob
Instruction manual for 4 plate electric hobInstruction manual for 4 plate electric hob
Instruction manual for 4 plate electric hob
Model code: C604E
Contact Caple on 0844 800 3830 or for spare parts www.caple.co.uk

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En ironmental note
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 – 7
Specific
SpecificSpecific
Specifications
ationsations
ations 7 - 8
Product and aperture dimensions 7
Product specifications 7
Electrical details 8
Using the
Using the Using the
Using the hob
hobhob
hob 8 - 10
Before first use 8
Control knobs 9
Switching on a zone and setting a power le el 9
Hob guidelines 10
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenanceCleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance 11 - 12
Cleaning the hob top 11
After each use 11
Maintaining the solid plates 12
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation 13 - 17
Positioning 13
Unpacking the appliance 13
Installing the appliance 14 - 15
Electrical connection 16
Connecting the mains supply cable 16 - 17
Replacing the mains supply cable 17
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Troubleshooting
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roubleshooting 17 – 18
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information, including safety and
installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please
installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please
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 a ailable for
keep it in a safe place so that it is easily a ailable forkeep it in a safe place so that it is easily a ailable for
keep it in a safe place so that it is easily a ailable for future reference; for you or any
future reference; for you or any future reference; for you or any
future reference; for you or any
person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.

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En ironmental note
En ironmental noteEn ironmental note
En ironmental note
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
ad ice.
This appliance is marked according to the European directi e 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help pre ent potential
negati e consequences for the en ironment 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 o er to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local en ironmental regulations for
waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, reco ery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal ser ice or
the retailer where you purchased the product.
oThe packaging materials that the manufacturer uses are en ironmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
oPlease discard all packaging material with due regard for the en ironment.

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Important safety information
Important safety informationImportant safety information
Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please make sure that
you read this instruction booklet before
beforebefore
before attempting to install or use
the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained
in this booklet, please contact the retailer where you purchased your
unit.
General Information
General InformationGeneral Information
General Information
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use and for the cooking and
frying of domestic foodstuffs.
o IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture and all materials used in the installation
must
mustmust
must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 100°C abo e the ambient
temperature of the room it is located in, whilst in use.
oCertain types of inyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat
damage or discolouration at temperatures below the guidelines gi en abo e.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in contra ention of this
temperature limit, will be the
will be the will be the
will be the liability of the owner.
liability of the owner.liability of the owner.
liability of the owner.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or mechanical defects,
subject to certain exclusions that are noted in the manufacturer’s Conditions Of
Guarantee. Please refer to the guarantee card included with this product. The
foregoing does not affect your statutory rights.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other en ironment
without the express agreement of the manufacturer will in alidate any warranty
or liability claim.
oYou should not use this appliance to store items on or as a work surface.
oNo modifications to the appliance are permitted by the manufacturer
oYou should not store or place flammable or highly flammable liquids/materials
on top of or near the appliance. Items made from aluminium, plastic or plastic
film should also be kept away from the appliance, as they may fuse to the
surface.
o Repairs may only be carried out by authorised ser ice agent
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised ser ice agentRepairs may only be carried out by authorised ser ice agent
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised ser ice agents
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Child Safety
Child SafetyChild Safety
Child Safety
oThe manufacturer strongly recommends that babies and young children are
pre ented from being near to the appliance and not allowed to touch the
appliance at any time
at any timeat any time
at any time. During and after use, all surfaces will become hot.

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oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the kitchen, please ensure
that they are kept under close super ision at all times. Older children should only
be allowed to utilise the appliance when super ised.
General Safety
General SafetyGeneral Safety
General Safety
The appliance should only be installed and connected by a suitably qualified
person.
Care should be taken to ensure that the units and work surfaces that you build
the appliance into, meet with the rele ant standards.
If you notice any scratches, splits or cracks in the hob surface, you should
immediately switch off the appliance and disconnect it from your mains supply.
Otherwise there is the risk of electric shock occurring.
This appliance will become hot during use and will retain heat after use. Use
caution when using the appliance to a oid being burned.
oThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they ha e been gi en super ision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
During use
During useDuring use
During use
Any film or stickers that are present on the hob surface when it is deli ered
should be remo ed before use.
Care should be used when utilising the appliance, otherwise there is a risk of
burns being caused.
oYou should not allow the electrical connection cables to come into contact with
the hob surface when it is hot or any hot cookware.
oIf fat and oil o erheats, then it can ignite extremely quickly. For this reason,
when cooking with fat and oil the appliance should not be left unattended.
Make sure that all of the cooking zones are switched off after use.

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Cleaning
CleaningCleaning
Cleaning
oCleaning of the hob should be carried out on a regular basis.
o IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to clean the appliance, it should be
disconnected from the mains and allowed to cool.
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when following the
cleaning procedure.
oYou should not use a steam jet or any other high pressure cleaning equipment
to clean the appliance.
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person,
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person, This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person,
This appliance must be correctly installed by a suitably qualified person,
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Please see
instructions. Please see instructions. Please see
instructions. Please see
the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation.
the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation.the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation.
the specific section of this booklet that refers to installation.
The manufacturer declines
The manufacturer declinesThe manufacturer declines
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for injury or damage, to
any responsibility for injury or damage, to any responsibility for injury or damage, to
any responsibility for injury or damage, to
person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this
person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this
person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this
appliance.
appliance.appliance.
appliance.
Declarati
DeclaratiDeclarati
Declaration of conformity
on of conformityon of conformity
on of conformity
oThe manufacturer declares that the hob is built using certified materials and
requires the appliance to be installed in accordance with the standards currently
in force. This appliance must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes
only.
To a oid damaging your appliance
To a oid damaging your applianceTo a oid damaging your appliance
To a oid damaging your appliance
oThe hob surface can be damaged by objects falling onto it.
oThe edge of the hob surface can be damaged by knocks from cookware.
oCast iron and cast aluminium cookware with damaged bases may scratch the
hob surface if they are dragged across it.
oPans should be lifted on and off the hob surface and not dragged.
oCooking zones should not be switched on without cookware placed on it. Also
the cookware should not be empty.

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Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Product
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Aperture dimensions:Aperture dimensions:
Aperture dimensions:
Depth: 510 mm Depth: 485 mm
Width: 580 mm Width: 560 mm
Height: 52 mm
Product specifications:
Product specifications:Product specifications:
Product specifications:
o1 x 2.00 kW rapid plate (Ø 188 mm)
o1 x 1.50 kW standard plate (Ø 188 mm)
o2 x 1.00 kW standard plate (Ø 155 mm)

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Electrical details
Electrical detailsElectrical details
Electrical details
Rated Voltage:
Rated Voltage:Rated Voltage:
Rated Voltage: 220-240V ac 50-60 Hz
Supply Connection:
Supply Connection:Supply Connection:
Supply Connection: 25A (double pole switched fused outlet
with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs:
Max Rated Inputs:Max Rated Inputs:
Max Rated Inputs: 5.50 kW
Mains Supply Lead:
Mains Supply Lead:Mains Supply Lead:
Mains Supply Lead: 3 core x 4.0 mm² (not supplied)
For future reference please record the following information which can be found on
the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales in oice.
The rating plate of your hob is located on the underneath of the appliance.
Therefore it is a good idea to record this information before you install your
appliance.
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Using the hob
Using the hobUsing the hob
Using the hob
Before first use
Before first useBefore first use
Before first use
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: You should clean the cooktop surface and solid plates (see
“Cleaning and maintenance” section).
oYou should switch on one cooking zone at a time, for 5 minutes at the
maximum setting. This will help to eliminate any new smell that exists and
e aporate any humidity that has formed on the heating elements during
transit.
oWhen doing this burn off process, an appropriately sized saucepan
containing cold water should be placed on the zone in question.
oDo not burn off more than one zone at a time.

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Control knobs
Control knobsControl knobs
Control knobs
oAll operations are performed by means of the 4 control knobs that can be
found on the right hand side of the cooktop top.
oThe control knobs can be turned either clockwise or anti-clockwise to select a
heating le el. The numbers around the outside of each control knob
indicates the power le el that you ha e set the zone to.
oA marking next to each control knob indicates which zone that it controls.
Switching
SwitchingSwitching
Switching on a zone
on a zoneon a zone
on a zone and setting a power le el
and setting a power le eland setting a power le el
and setting a power le el
oTurn the control knob of the zone that you wish to cook on clockwise or
anticlockwise until it reaches the power le el that you desire.
oEach cooking zone can be adjusted between 1 and 6, one being the coolest
zone setting and se en being the hottest zone setting.
oWhen you ha e finished cooking, make sure that you turn the control knob
to the “0” (off) position.

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Hob
HobHob
Hob guidelines
guidelinesguidelines
guidelines
oThe first few times the hob top is used, it may gi e off an acrid, burning smell.
This smell will disappear completely with repeated use.
oThe hob surface is fitted with cooking areas of different diametre and power.
oThe positions where the heat will radiate from are clearly marked on the hob
top. The saucepans must be positioned exactly on these zones for efficient
heating to occur. Pans should ha e the same diameter as the cooking zone that
they are being used on.
oYou should not use saucepans with rough bottoms, as this can scratch the solid
plates.
oBefore use, make sure that the bottoms of the saucepans are clean and dry.
oWhen cold, the bottom of the pans should be slightly conca e, as they expand
when hot and lie flat on the surface of the hob. This will allow the heat to
transfer more easily.
oThe best thickness for the bottom of the pans is 2 – 3 mm of enamelled steel
and 4 – 6 mm for stainless steel with sandwich type bottoms.
oIf these rules are not followed, then there will be a great loss of heat and
energy. Heat not absorbed by the saucepan, will spread to the hob, frame and
surrounding cabinets.
oPreferably co er pans with a lid to permit cooking at a lower heat.
oAlways cook egetables and potatoes, etc. in as little water to reduce cooking
times.
oFood or liquid that has high sugar content may damage the hob top if it comes
into contact with the hob surface. Any spillages should be wiped up
immediately, howe er this may not pre ent the hob surface from becoming
damaged.
o IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: The hob surface is tough; howe er it is not unbreakable and can
be damaged. Especially if pointed or hard objects are allowed to fall on it with
some force.
o DO NOT USE THE
DO NOT USE THE DO NOT USE THE
DO NOT USE THE HOB
HOBHOB
HOB IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN OR CRACKED. YOU
IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN OR CRACKED. YOU IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN OR CRACKED. YOU
IF THE SURFACE BECOMES BROKEN OR CRACKED. YOU
SHOULD CONTACT THE
SHOULD CONTACT THE SHOULD CONTACT THE
SHOULD CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICES
CUSTOMER SERVICESCUSTOMER SERVICES
CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.