Caple C815C User manual

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Ceramic hob
instruction manual
C815C

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 9
WARRANTY 9
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10
CONTROL PANEL 11
USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB 14
COOKING GUIDELINES & TIPS 18
INSTALLATION 20
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 24
TROUBLESHOOTING 25

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety is important to us. Please read this
information before using your hob.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
-Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity
supply before carrying out any work or maintenance
on it.
-Connection to a good earth 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 combustible materials or products should be placed
on this appliance at any time.
-Please make this information available to the person
responsible for installing the appliance.

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-In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be
installed according to these instructions
-This appliance is to be installed correctly and earthed
only by a suitably qualified person.
-This appliance should be connected to a circuit
which incorporates an isolating switch providing full
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 the wall before cleaning or
maintenance.
-Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously
injure user.
-This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety
standards.

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HOT SURFACE HAZARD
-During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become
hot enough to cause burns.
-Do not let your body, clothing or any 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 result in burns
and scalds.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-Never leave the appliance unattended when in use
as pans may boil over which may result in smoking or
grease spills that may ignite.
-Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
-Never leave any objects or utensils on the appliance.
-Never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.
-After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the hob
as described in this manual.
-Do not allow children to play, sit, stand, or climb on
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 concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
-Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specific instructions are detailed in the manual. All other
servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
-Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the hob.

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-Do not place or drop heavy objects on your hob.
-Do not stand on your hob.
-Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across
the surface as this can scratch the glass.
-Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning
agents 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:
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Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments.
•
Bed and breakfast type environments
•
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments

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WARNING:
-The appliance and its accessible parts become hot
during use.
-Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements.
-Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
-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 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 not store items on the cooking surfaces.
-If the glass/ceramic surface is cracked it can expose live
parts, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
-Do not steam clean.
-The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system.

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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 2012/19/EU 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.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple hob.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction 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. ON / OFF
7. Control panel

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CONTROL PANEL
1. ON/OFF control
2. Power controls
3. Keylock control
4. Timer controls
WORKING PRINCIPLE
This ceramic hob directly applies resistance wire heating to the bottom of the pan.
The power output can be adjusted using the power controls on the control panel.
Refer to the ‘USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB’ section, page 14.

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW CERAMIC HOB
- Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
- Remove any protective film that may still be on your ceramic hob.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model code C815C
Cooking zones 4 zones
Supply voltage 220-240V
Installed electric power 5500-6600W
Product size LxWxH (mm) 590x520x55
Building in dimensions AxB (mm) 564x494
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Because we continually strive to improve
our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.
USING THE TOUCH CONTROLS
- Use the ball of your finger, not the tip.
- You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
- Make sure the controls are always clean and dry, and that there is no object
(e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them.
Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.”
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Using the touch controls
• The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.
• Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.
• You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.
• Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them.
Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate.

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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 is the
same size as the cooking zone. Always centre your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the ceramic hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass.

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USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB
TO START COOKING
When power to the hob is turned on the buzzer sounds
once, all the indicators light up for 1 second then go out,
indicating that the ceramic hob has entered standby mode.
To turn on, touch the ON/OFF control . All the indicators
then show “-“.
Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you wish
to use.
Make sure both the bottom of the pan and the surface of the
cooking zone are clean and dry.
Select a heat setting by touching the or controls.
- If you do not choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the
ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to
start again at step 1.
- You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING
Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to “- “or
touching and together.
You can turn the whole hob off by touching the ON/OFF
control.
Beware of hot surfaces
“” will show which cooking zone is hot to touch. It will
disappear when the surface has cooled down to a safe
temperature. It can also be used as an energy saving function.
If you want to heat further pans, use the zone that is still hot.

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LOCKING THE CONTROLS
- You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children
accidentally turning the cooking zones on).
- When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are
disabled. In the event of an emergency, you can always turn the hob off by using
the ON/OFF button
To lock the controls
Touch the lock control, the timer will then display ‘Lo’
To unlock the controls
Make sure the hob is turned on.
Touch and hold the keylock control for 5 seconds.
OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
A temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the hob. When an excessive
temperature is sensed, the hob will automatically stop the operation.
RESIDUAL HEAT WARNING
When the hob has been operating for some time, there will be some residual heat.
The letter “ ”appears to warn you not to touch the cooking zones.
AUTO SHUTDOWN PROTECTION
Another safety feature of the hob is auto shutdown. This occurs whenever you
forget to switch off a cooking zone. The default shutdown times are shown in the
table below:
Power level 123456789
Default working time (hours) 888444222

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TIMER CONTROL
You can use the timer in two different ways:
- You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any
cooking zone off when the set time is up.
- You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up.
The timer maximum is 99 minutes.
Using the timer as a minute minder, when you are not selecting any cooking zone
Make sure the hob is turned on.
Note: you can use the minute minder even if you’re not
selecting any cooking zone.
Touch the or controls of the timer. The minute
minder indicator will flash
Set the time by touching the or control of the
timer: Touch the or control of the timer once to
decrease or increase the time by 1 minute.
Touch and hold the or control of the timer
to decrease or increase the time by 10 minutes.
If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will
automatically return to 0.
If you touch the and together, the timer will be
cancelled, and “-- “ will show in the minute display.
When the time is set, it will begin to count down
immediately. The display will show the remaining time
and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
A buzzer will sound for 30 seconds and the timer
indicator shows “- - “ when the set time has finished.

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SETTING THE TIMER TO TURN ONE OR MORE COOKING ZONES OFF
Set one zone
Touch the or power setting for the corresponding
cooking zone you want to set the timer for.
Set the time by touching the control for the timer
If you touch the or control of the timer once, the
time will decrease or increase by 1 minute.
If you tuoch and hold the or control of the timer,
the time will decrease or increase by 10 minutes. If
the setting time exceeds 99 minutes, the timer will
automatically return to 0.
If you touch the and together, this will cancel the
timer and it will display ” --” in the minute display.
When the time is set, it will begin to count down
immediately. The display will show the remaining time
and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds.
The red dot next to the power level indicator will
illuminate, indicating that zone is selected.
When the cooking timer expires, the corresponding
cooking zone will switch off automatically.
NOTE: If you want to change the time after the timer is set, you have to start
from step 1

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COOKING GUIDELINES AND TIPS
Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re
using the Boost function. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite
spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk.
- When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.
- Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.
- Minimise the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.
- Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food
has heated through.
SIMMERING
- Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85°C, when bubbles are just
rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. This is the key to delicious
soups and tender 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 temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.
3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot
pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on
the thickness of the steak and how you want it cooked. Times may vary from
about 2– 8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is –
the firmer it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.
5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and
become tender before serving.

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STIR-FRYING
1. Choose a compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.
2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should 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.
7. Serve immediately.
HEAT SETTINGS
The settings below are guidelines only. The exact setting will depend on several
factors, including your cookware and the amount you are cooking. Experiment with
the hob to find the settings that best suit you.
Heat setting Suitability
1-2
- Delicate warming for small amounts of food
- Melting chocolate, butter, and foods that burn quickly
- Gentle simmering
- Slow warming
3-4
- Reheating
- Rapid simmering
- Cooking rice
5-6 - Pancakes
7-8 - Sautéing
- Pasta
9
- Stir-frying
- Searing
- Bringing soup to the boil
- Boiling water

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INSTALLATION
Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the
purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 50mm space must be left around the
hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is 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 55 51 564 494 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 intake Air exit (5mm)
NOTE:
For safety, the distance between the hob and the cupboard above should be at
least 760mm.