Caple C846i User manual

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Induction hob
instruction manual
C846I

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 9
INSTALLATION 10
WARRANTY 14
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 15
CONTROL PANEL 16
USING YOUR INDUCTION HOB 19
COOKING GUIDELINES 26
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 28
TROUBLESHOOTING 29

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety is important to us. Please read this
information before using your hob.
INSTALLATION
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 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
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.

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HEALTH HAZARD
-This appliance complies with electromagnetic safety
standards.
-Persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical
implants must consult their doctor before using this
appliance to ensure the implants will not be affected by
the electromagnetic field.
-Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously
injure user.
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 induction 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.
-Do not place or leave any magnetic objects
(e.g. credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices
(e.g. computers, mobile phones, MP3 players) near
the appliance, as they may be affected by its
electromagnetic field.
-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 (i.e. by using the touch
controls). Do not rely on the pan detection feature to
turn off the cooking zones when pans are removed.
-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.

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-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.
-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
safety requirements in force. This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest
standards and complies with all applicable legislation.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available on our website
www.caple.co.uk.

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INSTALLATION
SELECTION OF INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the
purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 5 cm space shall be preserved
around the hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please
select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by
the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below:
L (mm) W (mm) H (mm) D (mm) A (mm) B (mm) X (mm)
590 520 60 56 564 494 50
WARNING:
Always ensure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not
blocked. Ensure the induction hob is in good working order. As shown below
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D E
760 50 20 Air intake Air exit (5mm)
NOTE:
The safety distance between the hob and the cupboard above should be at least
760mm.

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BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOB
- The work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with
space requirements.
- The work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.
- If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.
- The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable
standards and regulations.
- A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power
supply is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to
comply with the local wiring rules and regulations.
- The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3mm air gap
contact separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local
wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements).
- The isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob installed.
- You consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation.
- You use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the
wall surfaces
AFTER INSTALLING THE HOB
- The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.
- There is adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of
the hob.
- If the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection
barrier is installed below the base of the hob.
- The isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer.
BEFORE LOCATING THE FIXING BRACKETS
- The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging).
Do not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.

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ADJUSTING THE BRACKET POSITION
Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing 4 brackets on the bottom of hob (see
picture) after installation. Adjust the bracket position to suit for different worktop
thickness.
CAUTIONS:
- The induction hob must be installed by qualified personnel or Caple technicians.
Please never conduct the operation yourself.
- The hob should not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer,
washing machine or clothes dryer, as the humidity may damage the hob
electronics.
- The wall and induced heating zone above the table surface should be able to
withstand heat.
- To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.
Connecting the hob to the mains power supply
WARNING:
- This hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a suitably
qualified person.
- Before connecting the hob to the mains power supply, check that:
1. The domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the hob.
2. The voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate
3. The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the
rating plate.
- To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers, or
branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire.
- The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so
that its temperature will not exceed 75°C at any point.

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Check with an electrician whether the domestic wiring system is suitable without
alterations. Any alterations must only be made by a qualified electrician.
The power supply should be connected in compliance with the relevant standard,or
a single-pole circuit breaker.the method of connection is shown below.
- If the total number of heating unit of the appliance you choose is not less than
4, the appliance can be connected directly to the mains by single-phase electric
connection, as shown below .
- If the cable is damaged or to be replaced, the operation must be carried outthe by
after-sale agent with dedicated tools to avoid any accidents.
- If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains an omnipolar circuit-
breaker must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.
- The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and
that it is compliant with safety regulations.
- The cable must not be bent or compressed.
- The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only.

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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 (placed on the
inside of the appliance storage drawer). 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.
ATTENTION
- Before use, remove all plastic films protecting some parts of the appliance (fascia
panel, parts in stainless steel, etc)
- Do not use the appliance to heat a room.
- When the appliance is not in use, we recommend you turn it off, isolate it from
the electrical supply and ensure all gas taps are closed.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple induction hob.
We recommend that you spend some time to read 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
use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Top view
1. max. 1200/1500 W zone
2. max. 2300/2600 W zone
3. max. 1200/1500 W zone
4. max. 2300/2600 W zone
5. Control panel
6. Glass plate

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CONTROL PANEL
1. Heating zone selection controls
2. Timer control
3. Power / Timer slider touch control
4. Boost control
5. keylock control
6. ON/OFF control
INDUCTION COOKING
Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking
technology. It works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the
pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot
only because the pan eventually warms it up.
Iron pot
Magnetic circuit
Ceramic glass plate
Induction coil induced
Currents

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BEFORE USING YOUR NEW INDUCTION HOB
- Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.
- Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model code C856i C846I
Cooking zones 4 Zones
Supply voltage 220-240V~
Installed electric power 7000W
Product size LxWxH (mm) 590x520x60
Building in dimensions AxB (mm) 564x494
Weight and dimensions are approximate. We continually strive to improve our
products therefore we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.
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
- Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the
induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.
- You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test:
Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is
suitable for induction.
- If you do not have a magnet:
1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.
2. If does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan
is suitable.
- Cookware made from the following materials are not suitable for induction:
pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood,
porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.
Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.
Make sure the base of the pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass and is the
same size as the cooking zone. Use pans with a diameter as large as the graphic
of the zone selected. Using a pot slightly wider will result in the energy used at
its maximum efficiency. If you use a smaller pot the efficiency could be less than
expected. Pots less than 140mm could be undetected by the hob. Always centre
your pan on the cooking zone.
Always lift pans off the induction hob – do not slide as they may scratch the glass.

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USING YOUR INDUCTION HOB
To start cooking
Touch the ON/OFF control. After power on, the buzzer beeps
once, all displays show “ “ or “ “, indicating that the
induction hob has entered the state of standby mode.
Place a suitable pan on the cooking zone that you
wish to use.
Make sure the bottom of the pan and the surface Of the
cooking zone are clean and dry.
Touch the heating zone selection control and an indicator
where you touched will flash.
Adjust the heat setting by touching the the slider control.
If you don’t choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the
Induction 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.
If the display flashes alternately with the heat setting this means that:
- You have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone
- The pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking
- The pan is too small or not properly centred on the cooking zone.
No heating takes place unless there is a suitable pan on the cooking zone. The
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When you have finished cooking
Touch the heating zone selection control that you wish
to switch off.
Turn the cooking zone off by touching the slider to the
left. Make sure the display shows “0”.
Turn the hob off completely by touching the
ON/OFF control.
Beware of hot surfaces H 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 hotplate that is still hot.
Using the boost
Activate the boost function
Touch the heating zone selection control
Touch the boost control , the zone indicator shows
‘b’ and the power reaches max.