Caple C893C User manual

Instruction manual for ceramic hob
Model: C893C
Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www.caple.co.uk

SUMMARY
SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING........................................................................................................3
USING THE APPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE ..............................................................................5
PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE................................................................................5
OTHER PROTECTIONS...................................................................................................................6
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE...........................................................................................7
TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................................................................7
CONTROL PANEL ..........................................................................................................................7
USE................................................................................................................................................7
DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................................7
STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE.................................................................................................7
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW HOB......................................................................................................7
SENSITIVE TOUCHES.....................................................................................................................8
STARTING-UP...............................................................................................................................8
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION ..........................................................................................................8
TIMER .........................................................................................................................................8
AUTOMATIC COOKING ...................................................................................................................9
CONTROL PANEL LOCKING...........................................................................................................10
“KEEP WARM”FUNCTION.............................................................................................................10
COOKING ADVICES...................................................................................................................11
EXAMPLES OF POWER SETTING....................................................................................................11
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING..............................................................................................11
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM..................................................................................12
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION..................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................13
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .....................................................................................................14

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SAFETY
Precautions before using
Unpack all the materials.
The installation and connecting of the appliance have to be done
by approved specialists. The manufacturer cannot be responsible
for damage caused by installation or connecting errors.
To be used, the appliance must be well-equipped and installed in
a kitchen unit and an adapted and approved work surface.
This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food, to
the exclusion of any other domestic, commercial or industrial use.
Remove all labels and self-adhesives from the ceramic glass.
Do not change or alter the appliance.
The cooking plate cannot be used as freestanding or as working
surface.
The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to
local standards.
Do not use any extension cable to connect it.
The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-
dryer: as steam may cause damage.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separate remote control system.

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Using the appliance
Switch the heating zones off after using.
Keep an eye on the hob whilst cooking using grease or oils that
may quickly ignite.
Be careful not to burn yourself while or after using the appliance.
Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts
with the glass or the hot saucepan.
Magnetically objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators)
should not be placed near to the engaged appliance.
Do not place any metallic object on the hob except for pans or
cooking utensils. In case of untimely engaging or residual heat,
this one may heat, melt or even burn.
Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This
could become very hot and catch fire.
This 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 have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.

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Precautions not to damage the appliance
Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enamelled cast
iron pots,) may damage the ceramic glass.
Sand or other abrasive materials may damage ceramic glass.
Avoid dropping objects, even little ones, on the vitroceramic.
Do not hit the edges of the glass with saucepans.
Make sure that the ventilation of the appliance works according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not put or leave empty saucepans on the vitroceramic hobs.
Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not contact
with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other
alterations of the vitroceramic glass by cooling: switch on the
appliance and take them immediately out of the hot heating zone
(be careful: do not burn yourself).
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking
surface.
Never place any hot container over the control panel.
If a drawer is situated under the embedded appliance, make sure
the space between the content of the drawer and the underside
of the appliance is large enough (2cm). This is essential to
guarantee correct ventilation.
Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer
situated under the vitroceramic hob. All cutlery drawers must be
resistant to heat.
Precautions in case of appliance failure
If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off at the
main electrical supply.
If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the
appliance and contact the after sales service.
Repairing has to be done by specialists. Do not open the
appliance by yourself.
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.

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Other protections
Note sure that the container pan is always centred on the cooking
zone. The bottom of the pan must have to cover as much as
possible the cooking zone.
For the users of pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence its
operating. We recommend getting information from the retailer or
from the doctor.
Do not to use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they
could melt on still 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.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Technical data
Type Total power Heating zone location Power Diameter
C893C 3000 W Front
Rear 1200 W 1800 W 155 mm 190 mm
Control panel
USE
Display
Display Designation Function
0 Zero The heating zone is activated
1…9 Power level Selection of the cooking level
A Heat accelerator Automatic cooking
E Error message Electronic failure
H Residual heat The heating zone is hot
L Locking Control panel locking.
U Keep warm Maintain automatically of 70°C.
STARTING UP THE APPLIANCE
Before using your new hob
Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent
which risks causing blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.
[ + ] key
[ - ] key
Power display
On/Off
key
Selection key
Timer display
Control light timer

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Touch controls
Your ceramic hob is equipped with electronic controls with sensitive touch keys. When your finger
touches 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.
Touch only one key on the same time.
Starting-up
Start-up/ switch off the hob
Action Control panel Display
To start press key [ ] [ 0 ]
To stop press key [ ] nothing or [ H ]
Start-up/ switch off a heating zone
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Increase power press key [ + ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Decrease power press key [ - ] [ 9 ] to [ 1 ]
Stop press key [ - ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
If no action is made within 20 second the electronics returns in waiting position.
Residual heat indication
After the switch-off of the hob, the heating zone is still hot and indicates [ H ] on the display.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zone may be touched safely.
When the residual heat indicator light is on,don’t touch the heating zone and don’t put any heat
sensitive object on them. There are risks of burn and fire.
Timer
The timer is able to be used simultaneous with all heating zones and this with different time
settings (from 1 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone
Start timer
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Increase power press key [ + ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] Timer [ 00 ] min
Decrease the time Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Increase the time Press key [ + ] time increase
The time is confirmed and the cooking starts until the time reaches [ 00 ].
Stop timer
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
To select « Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] The remaining time
To stop the « Timer » Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] then stops

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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 any key.
Egg timer function :
Action Control panel Display
Activate the hob Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Select« Timer » Press simultaneously [ - ] and [ + ] Timer [ 00 ] min
Decrease the time Press key [ - ] [ 00 ] wents to 30,29….
Increase the time Press key [ + ] time increase
After a few seconds the control light stops with blinking.
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 any key.
Automatic cooking
All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic “go and stop” cooking device. The cooking
zone starts at full power during a certain time, then reduces automatically its power on the
preselected level.
Start-up:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Full power setting press key [ + ] [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Automatic cooking repress key [ + ] [ 9 ] is blinking with [A]
Power level selection press key [ - ] [ 9 ] wents to [ 8 ] [ 7 ]
(for example « 7 ») [ 7 ] is blinking with [A]
Switching off the automatic cooking:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 7 ] is blinking with [A]
(for example « 7 »)
Power level selection press key [ - ] or [ + ] Level selected

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Control panel locking
To avoid modifying a setting of cooking zones , in particular with within the framework of cleaning
the control panel can be locked (with exception to the On/Off key [ ]).
Locking :
Action Control panel Display
Activate the hob Press key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Hob locking Press [ - ] and hold down and then
press the rear selection key [ L ]
Unlocking :
Action Control panel Display
Activate the hob Press key [ ] [ L ]
In the 5 seconds after start :
Unlocking the hob Press [ - ] and hold down and then
press the rear selection key [ 0 ] or [ H ]
“Keep warm” Function
This function allows the cooking zones to reach and automatically maintain a temperature of 70°C,
this to avoid liquids flowing over and pans burning.
Start-up:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ 0 ]
Power level selection press key one time [ + ] [ 1 ]
Keep warm function repress key [ - ] [ U ]
Switching off the Keep warm function:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press selection key [ U ]
Stop the keep warm function press key [ - ] or [ + ] [ 0 ] to [ 9 ]

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COOKING ADVICE
Examples of power setting
(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,
7 to 8 Cooking Potatoes, fritters, waffles
9 Frying, roasting, Boiling water Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes, water
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Switch-off the appliance before cleaning
Do not clean the hob if the glass is hot: risk of burn.
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 are likely to cause scratches
and must be avoided.
Do not ever use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer.
Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic.
Ensure that the bottom of pans is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on
your ceramic hob or on the bottom of 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.

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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A PROBLEM
The hob or the cooking zone doesn’t start-up :
The hob is badly connected on the electrical network.
The protection fuse cut-off.
The locking function is activated.
The sensitive keys are covered with grease or water.
An object is put on a key.
The symbol [ E ] displays:
Call the After-sales Service.
One or all cooking zone cut-off :
The safety system functioned.
You forgot to cut-off the cooking zone for a long time.
One or more sensitive keys are covered.
The pan is empty and its bottom overheated.
The hob also has an automatic reduction of power level and breaking Automatic
overheating
The automatic cooking don’t start :
The cooking zone is still hot [ H ].
The highest power level is set [ 9 ]
The control panel displays [ L ] :
Refer to the chapter control panel locking page.
The control panel displays [ Er03 ] :
An object or liquid covers the control keys. The symbol disappear as soon as the key is
released or cleaned.
The control panel displays [ ER21 ] :
The hob is overheated, let it cool and then turnit on again.
The control panel displays [ U400 ], [ Er25 ]or [ U4 ] :
The hob is not connected to the network. Check the connection and reconnect the hob.
If one of the above symbols persists, contact Caple Service either by telephone [phone]
7420 or email [email protected].
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
The packaging material is ecological and can be recycled.
The worn appliances contain certain noble metals. Apply to the local government about the
possibilities of recycling.
Don't dispose of your appliance with general household waste
Get in touch with the waste collection centre of your local council
that control the recycling of household appliances.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installation comes under the exclusive responsibility of specialists.
The installer is held to respect the legislation and the standards enforce in his home country.
How to stick the gasket:
The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.
His installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.
Fitting - installing:
The cut out sizes are:
Reference Cut-size
C893C 490 x 280 mm
Ensure that there is a distance of 50 mm 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 mural rods of edge must be heat-resisting.
Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
To guarantee under the bottom of the hob casing a space of 20 mm to ensure a good air
circulation of the electronic device.
If a drawer is placed under the work, avoid to put into this drawer flammable objects (for
example: sprays) or not heat-resistant objects.
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 respect a distance
minimum of 760 mm.
The connection cord should be subjected, after building, with no mechanical constraint,
such for example of the fact of the drawer.
WARNING: Use only hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or
indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob
guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate guards can cause accidents.
Stick the gasket (2) two millimeters
from the external edge of the glass,
after removing the protection sheet (3).

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The installation of this appliance and the connection to the electrical system should be
entrusted only to a qualified electrician.
Protection against the parts under tension must be ensured after instalation
The data of connection necessary are on the stickers place on the hob casing near the
connection box.
The connection to the mains must be made using an earthed plug or via an omnipolar
circuit breaking device with a contact opening of at least 3 mm.
The electrical circuit must be separated from the network by adapted devices, for example:
circuit breakers, fuses or contactors.
If the appliance is not fitted with an accessible plug, disconnecting means must be
incorporated in the fixed installation, in accordance with the installation regulations.
The inlet hose must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the hob or
even.
Caution!
This appliance has only to be connected to a network 230 V~ 50/60 Hz
Always connect the earth wire.
Respect the connection diagram.
The connection box is located underneath at the back of the hob casing. To open the cover, use a
medium screwdriver. Place it in the slits and open the cover.
( * ) calculated with the simultaneous factor following standard EN 60 335-2-6
Connection of the hob
Monophase 230V~1P+N
Attach the earth to the terminal “earth”, the neutral N to terminal N, the Phase L1 to one of the
terminals L1.
Caution! Be careful that the cables are correctly engaged and tightened.
We cannot be held responsible for any accident resulting from incorrect connection or
which could arise from the use of an appliance which has not been earthed or has been
equipped with a faulty earth connection
Mains Connection Cable diameter Cable Protection calibre
230V~ 50/60Hz 1 Phase + N 3 x 1,5 mm² H 05 VV - F
H 05 RR - F 16 A *

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