Caple C950I User manual

Instruction manual for induction hob
Model code: C950I
Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www.caple.co.uk

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.

SUMMARY
SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................4
P RECAUTIONS BEFORE USING ..................................................................................................4
U SING THE APPLIANCE .............................................................................................................5
P RECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE ......................................................................6
P RECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE ....................................................................... 7
O THER PROTECTIONS ..............................................................................................................7
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .......................................................................................................8
CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ..............................................................................................8
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................8
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ...................................................................................................9
T ECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................9
C ONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................9
USE OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................................................................... 10
D ISPLAY ..................................................................................................................................10
V ENTILATION ..........................................................................................................................10
STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................10
B EFORE U SING Y OUR N EW I NDUCTION H OB .........................................................................10
H OW I NDUCTION W ORKS .......................................................................................................10
T OUCH C ONTROL ................................................................................................................... 10
P OWER SELECTION ZONE “SLIDER” AND TIMER SETTING ZONE ........................................... 11
P AN DETECTION ..................................................................................................................... 11
R ESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION ................................................................................................... 11
S TARTING - UP .........................................................................................................................11
B OOSTER FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................12
T IMER .....................................................................................................................................12
A UTOMATIC COOKING ............................................................................................................. 13
P AUSE FUNCTION ................................................................................................................... 13
R ECALL F UNCTION .................................................................................................................14
“K EEP WARM ” FUNCTION ........................................................................................................14
C ONTROL PANEL LOCKING ..................................................................................................... 14
COOKING ADVICE ......................................................................................................................... 15
C HOOSING THE R IGHT C OOKWARE .......................................................................................15
P AN DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................15
E XAMPLES OF POWER SETTINGS ............................................................................................16
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ..................................................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................18

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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 hob has been designed for use only as a domestic
cooking appliance. Any other use is potentially dangerous and
will invalidate the guarantee.
•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.

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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

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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.

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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
.

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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 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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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Technical characteristics
Typ
e
C950I
Total power
7400
W
Energy consumption for the hob EC
hob
**
178.3
Wh/kg
Heating zone
Ø 300 mm
Minimum detection
Ø 100 mm
Nominal power*
2300
W
Booster power*
3000
W
Standardised cookware category**
B
Energy consumpt
ion EC
cw
**
180.
7
Wh/kg
Heating zone
Ø 270 mm
Minimum detection
Ø
9
0 mm
Nominal power*
1100
W
Booster power*
1400
W
Standardised cookware category**
A
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
185
Wh/kg
Standardised cookware category**
B
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
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
Power selection zone “Slider” and timer
setting zone
T
imer
indicator light
Timer display
On/Off key
Cooking zone
indicator light
Booster
key
Pause/recall
key
Power display
On/off
indicator light
Pause/Recall
indicator light
Keep warm key

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USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Display
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 Works
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.