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

Summary
Safety................................................................................................................................4
Precautions before using .................................................................................................4
Using the appliance .........................................................................................................5
Precautions not to damage the appliance ........................................................................6
Precautions in case of appliance failure............................................................................6
Other protections ............................................................................................................7
Description of the appliance...........................................................................................8
Technical data .................................................................................................................8
Control panel ..................................................................................................................8
Using the hob................................................................................................................... 8
Display.............................................................................................................................8
Ventilation.......................................................................................................................9
Starting-up and appliance management .......................................................................9
Before the first use ..........................................................................................................9
Induction principe............................................................................................................9
Touch controls.................................................................................................................9
Power selection zone and timer setting zone ...................................................................9
Starting-up ....................................................................................................................10
Pan detection ................................................................................................................10
Residual heat indication.................................................................................................10
Booster function............................................................................................................11
Timer.............................................................................................................................11
Automatic cooking ........................................................................................................12
Pause function...............................................................................................................12
Recall Function ..............................................................................................................13
Keep warm Function .....................................................................................................13
Control panel locking ....................................................................................................13
Cooking advice............................................................................................................... 14
Pan quality.....................................................................................................................14
Pan dimensions .............................................................................................................14
Examples of power settings ........................................................................................... 15
Maintenance and cleaning ............................................................................................15
What to do in case of a problem .................................................................................. 15
Environment protection ................................................................................................16
Installation instructions.................................................................................................17

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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 connection 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 a work
surface.
The appliance must be grounded and connected conforming to
local standards.
Do not use any extension cables to connect it.
The appliance cannot be used above a dishwasher or a tumble-
dryer as steam may damage the electronic components.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
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 cooking especially when using grease or oils,
which 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 makes
contact with the glass or the hot saucepan.
Magnetic objects (credit cards, floppy disks, calculators) should
not be placed near to the engaged appliance.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot.
In general do not place any metallic object except heating
containers on the glass surface. In case of accidental engaging or
residual heat, objects may heat, melt or even burn.
Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet. This
will become very hot and could catch fire.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

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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 hob glass.
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 induction hobs.
Sugar, synthetic materials or aluminium sheets must not make
contact with the heating zones. These may cause breaks or other
alterations of the hob 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 contents of the drawer and the lower
part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is essential to
ensure the correct ventilation.
Never put any inflammable object (for example sprays) into the
drawer situated under the induction hob. Any 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 the
electrical supply.
If the ceramic glass is cracked or damaged, you must unplug the
appliance and contact the after sales service.
Any repairs must be carried out 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 warnings
Make sure that the pot or pan is always centred on the cooking
zone. The bottom of the pan must cover as much of the cooking
zone as possible.
For users with a pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence
its operation. We recommend getting information from the
retailer or your doctor before using this appliance.
Do not to use aluminium or synthetic material containers: they
could melt on hot cooking zones (from residual heat).
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 EITHER POOR QUALITY POTS OR ANY
INDUCTION ADAPTOR PLATE FOR NON-MAGNETIC
COOKWARE RESULTS IN A WARRANTY BREACH.
IN THIS CASE, THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE HOB
AND/OR ITS ENVIRONMENT.

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Description of the appliance
Technical data
Type Total
Power Diameter Nominal Power * Booster Power * Minimum diameter detection
C950I 7400 w 2 zones: 300mm
2 zones: 270mm
2300 W
1100 W
3000 W
1400 W
120 mm
90 mm
* The given power may change according to the dimensions and material of the pan.
Control panel
Using the hob
Display
Display Designation Function
0. Zero The heating zone is activated.
1…9 Power level Selection of the cooking level.
UPan 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 Lock Control panel is locked.
U Keep warm Automatically maintains a temperature of 70°C.
II Pause The hob is in pause mode.
Power selection zone “Slider” and timer
settin
g
zone
Timer 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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Ventilation
The cooling system is fully automatic. The cooling fan starts with a low speed when the heat
brought out by the electronic system reach a certain level. The ventilation starts 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 the first use
Clean your hob with a damp cloth, and then dry the surface thoroughly. Do not use detergent
which can cause a blue-tinted colour on the glass surface.
Induction principe
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. The result is a heating-up of the pan located on the heating zone.
Of course the pan has to be made of the correct material:
All ferromagnetic pans are recommended (please verify it with a small magnet): cast iron
and steel pans, enamelled pans, stainless-steel pans with ferromagnetic bottoms…
The following are not suitable: copper, pure stainless-steel, aluminium, glass, wood,
ceramic, stoneware…
The induction heating zone adapts automatically to the size of the pan. With a diameter too small
the pan will not work. This diameter is varying in function dependent on the heating zone
diameter.
If the pan is not adapted to the induction hob the display will show [ U ].
Touch controls
Your induction hob is equipped with electronic sensitive touch control 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.
Note: Touch only one key at a time.
Power selection zone and timer setting zone
To select the power with the slider, slide your finger on the slider zone. Alternatively you can have a
direct access if you put your finger directly on the chosen level.
Power selection zone “slider” and
timer settin
g
zone
Slider Direct access

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Starting-up
Start / switch off the hob:
Action Control panel Display
To start press key [ ] [ 0 ]
To stop press key [ ] nothing or [ H ]
Start / switch off a heating zone:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] and control light
on
To set slide on the “slider” [ 0 ] to [ 9 ]
(adjust the power) to the right or to the left
To stop slide to [ 0 ] on “slider” [ 0 ] or [ H ]
If no action is made within 20 second the electronics will return to standby mode.
Pan detection
The pan detection ensures a perfect safety. The induction doesn’t work:
If there is no pan on the heating zone or if this pan is not adapted to the induction. In this
case it is impossible to increase the power and the display shows [ U ]. This symbol
disappears when a pan is put on the heating zone.
If the pan is removed from the heating zone the operation is stopped. The display will show
[ U ]. The symbol [ U ] disappears when the pan is put back on the heating zone. The
cooking continues with the power level set before.
After use, switch the heat element off: don’t wait for the pan detection [ U ] to activate.
Residual heat indication
After the switching off of a heating zone or the complete stop of the hob, the heating zones are
still hot and this is indicated by a [ H ] on the display.
The symbol [ H ] disappears when the heating zones can be touched without danger.
As far as the residual heat indicators are illuminated, don’t touch the heating zones and don’t put
any heat sensitive objects on them. There is a risk of burning and fire.

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Booster function
The booster function [ B ] grants a boost of power to the selected heating zone.
If this function is activated the heating zones work for 10 minutes with an ultra-high power.
The booster is used for example to heat up rapidly big quantities of water, for cooking noodles etc.
Start / stop the booster function:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press key [ 0 ] from the zone [ 0 ] and control light on
Start up the booster press key [ B ] [ P ]
Stop the booster slide on the “slider” [ P ] to [ 0 ]
or press on [ B ] [ 9 ]
Power management:
The whole cooking hob has a maximum power limit. When the booster function is activated, to
stop the hob exceeding the maximum power, the electronic system automatically reduces the
power level of another heating zone. The display will flash on [ 9 ] for a few seconds and then
shows the maximum power allowed :
Heating zone selected The other heating zone: (example: power level 9)
[ P ] is displayed [ 9 ] goes to [ 6 ] or [ 8 ] depending the type of zone
Timer
The timer is able to be used simultaneous with all 4 heating zones and this can be with different
time settings (from 0 to 99 minutes) for each heating zone.
Setting and modification of the cooking time :
Example for 16 minutes at power 7 :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] and indicator light on
Select the power level slide on the “slider “ to [ 7 ] [ 7 ]
Select « Timer » press display [ CL ] [ 00 ]
Set the units slide on the “slider “ to [ 6 ] [ 0 fixed ] [ 6 flashing ]
Validate the units press display [ 06 ] [ 0 flashing] [ 6 fixed ]
Set the tens slide on the “slider “ to [ 1 ] [ 1 flashing] [ 6 fixed ]
Validate the tens press display [ 16 ] [ 16 ]
The time is confirmed and the cooking starts.
To stop the cooking time:
Example for 13 minutes at power 7 :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] and indicator light on
Select « Timer » press key [ 13 ] [ 13 ]
Deactivate the units slide on the “slider “ to [ 0 ] [ 1 fixed ] [ 0 flashing]
Validate the units press display [ 10 ] [ 1 flashing] [ 0 fixed ]
Deactivate the tens slide on the “slider “ to [ 0 ] [ 0 flashing] [ 0 fixed ]
Validate the tens press display [ 00 ] [ 00 ]
Automatic stop at the end of the cooking time:
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays a flashing [ 00 ] and a alarm rings.
To stop the sound and the flashing press the key [ 00 ].

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Egg timer function :
Example for 29 minutes :
Action Control panel Display
Activate the hob press display [ ] zone control lights are on
Select« Timer » press display [ CL ] [ 00 ]
Set the units slide on the “slider “ to [ 9 ] [ 0 fixed ] [ 9 flashing]
Validate the units press display [ 09 ] [ 0 flashing] [ 9 fixed ]
Set the tens slide on the “slider “ to [ 2 ] [ 2 flashing] [ 9 fixed ]
Validate the tens press display [ 29 ] [ 29 ]
After a few seconds the control light stops flashing.
As soon as the selected cooking time is finished the timer displays a flashing [ 00 ] and a alarm rings.
To stop the sound and the flashing press the display [ 00 ]. The hob now switches off.
Automatic cooking/automatic warm up
All the cooking zones are equipped with an automatic preheat cooking device. The cooking zone
starts at full power for a certain time, then automatically reduces its power to the pre-selected
level.
Start :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] and control light on
Full power setting slide on the “slider “ to [ 9 ] pass from [ 0 ] to [ 9 ]
Automatic cooking re-press on display “slider “ [ 9 ] [ 9 ] is flashing with [ A ]
Power level selection slide on the “slider “ to [ 7 ] [ 9 ] pass to [ 8 ] [ 7 ]
(for example « 7 ») [ 7 ] is flashing with [ A ]
Switching off the automatic cooking :
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press [ 7 ] from the zone [ 7 ] flashing
with[A]
Power level selection slide on the “slider “ [ 1 ] to [ 9 ]
Pause function
If you need to leave the kitchen, maybe to take a phone call this function stops all the hob’s
cooking activity and allows you to restart with the exact same settings.
Start/stop the pause function :
Action Control panel Display
Engage pause press [ ] key and hold for 2s displays [ II ] in the
heatingzonedisplays
Exit the pause function press [ ] key and hold for 2s pause indicator light is
flashing
press another touch or pause indicator light is off
slide on the “slider “

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Recall Function
After switching off the hob, it is possible to recall the last settings:
cooking stages of all cooking zones (power)
minutes and seconds of programmed cooking zone-related timers
Heat up function
The recall procedure is following:
Press the key [ ]
Then press the key [ ] for 6 seconds
The previous settings are now activated.
Keep warm function
This function allows to reach and automatically maintain a temperature of 70°C.
This will help to avoid liquids overflowing and fast burning on the bottom of the pan.
To start the keep warm function:
Action Control panel Display
Zone selection press display [ 0 ] selected [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] or [ H ]
To engage press [ KEEP WARM KEY ] [ U ]
To stop press on display [ U ] selected [ U ]
slide on the “slider “ [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] or [ H ]
This function can be started independently on all the heating zones.
When the pan leaves the cooking zone, the "Keep warm" function remains active for
approximately 10 minutes.
The maximum duration of this function is 2 hours.
Control panel locking/Child lock
To avoid modifying a setting of the cooking zones, in particular during cleaning, the control panel
can be locked (with exception to the on/off key [ ]).
To lock :
Action Control panel Display
Start press on key [ ] [ 0 ] or [ H ]
Lock function press simultaneously [ B ] and [ 0 ] no modification
from the right zone display
re-press on display [ 0 ] [ L ]
To unlock :
Action Control panel Display
Start press on key [ ] [ L ]
Within the 5 seconds after starting :
Unlocking the hob press simultaneously [ B ] and [ 0 ] or [ H ]
[ L ] from the right zone display
press on key [ B ] no indicator light on the
displays

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Cooking advice
Pan quality
Recommended materials: steel, enamelled steel, cast iron, ferromagnetic stainless-steel,
aluminium with a ferromagnetic bottom.
Materials not suitable: aluminium and stainless-steel without a ferromagnetic bottom,
copper, brass, glass, ceramic, porcelain.
The manufacturers specify if their products are compatible induction.
To check if pans are compatible:
Put a little water in a pan placed on an induction heating zone set at level [ 9 ].This water
should heat in a few seconds.
Check to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Certain pans can make noise when they are placed on an induction cooking zone. This noise
doesn’t mean any failure on the appliance and doesn’t influence the cooking operating. It is
normal.
Pan dimensions
The cooking zones until a certain limit, automatically adapt to the diameter of the pan. However
the bottom of this pan must have a minimum diameter according to the corresponding cooking
zone.
To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please place the pan in the centre of the cooking zone.

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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
goulash, roulade, tripe
7 to 8 Cooking Potatoes, fritters, wafers
9 Frying, roasting
Boiling water
Steaks, omelettes, fried dishes
Water
P Frying, roasting
Boiling water
Scallops, steaks
Boiling significant quantities of water
Maintenance and cleaning
Switch-off the appliance before cleaning.
Do not clean the hob if the glass is too hot because there is a risk of burning.
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 likely to cause scratches
must be absolutely avoided.
Do not ever use any steam-cleaner or pressure washer.
Do not use any object that may scratch the ceramic glass.
Ensure that the pan is dry and clean. Ensure that there are no grains of dust on your ceramic
hob or on 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.
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 has cut-off
The lock function is activated
The touch control keys are covered with grease or water.
An object has been put on a key.
The symbol [ U ] displays
There is no pan on the cooking zone.
The pan is not compatible with induction.
The bottom diameter of the pan is too small.
The symbol [ C ] or [ E ] displays
Contact Caple Service by telephoning 0117 938 7420 or emailing [email protected]
The control panel displays [ L ]: Refer to the chapter control panel locking.

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One or all cooking zones switch off
The safety system has functioned
You forgot to switch off the cooking zone for a long time.
One or more touch control keys are covered.
The pan is empty and its bottom has overheated.
The hob also has an automatic reduction of power level and automatic overheating
protection.
Continuous ventilation after switching off the hob
This is not a failure, the fan is continuous to protect the electronic devices.
The fan cooling will stop automatically once the hob has cooled.
The automatic cooking system « go and stop » doesn’t start-up:
The cooking zone is still hot [ H ]
The highest power level is set [ 9 ]
The control panel displays [ II ]:
Refer to the chapter covering the pause function.
The control panel displays [ ] or [ Er03 ] :
An object or liquid is covering the touch control keys. The symbol will disappear as soon as
the key is released or cleaned.
The control panel displays [ E2 ] :
The hob has overheated, let it cool and then turn it on again.
The control panel displays [ E3 ] ou [ E7 ] :
The pan is not suitable for induction cooking, change the pan.
If one of the symbols above persists, contact Caple Service by telephone [phone] or by
email [email protected].
Environment 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 2002/96/EC 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.

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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 apply the gasket
The gasket supplied with the hob avoids all infiltration of liquids in the cabinet.
The installation has to be done carefully, in conformity of the following drawing.
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.
Any mural edges rods must be heat-resistant.
Materials which are often used to make worktops expand on contact with water. To protect
the cut 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 ensures a correct seal when used in conjunction with smooth work top
surfaces.
Not to install the hob to the top of a not ventilated oven or a dishwasher.
Ensure there is a space of 20 mm under the bottom of the hob casing to ensure the correct
air circulation of the electronic device.
If a drawer is placed under the worktop, avoid putting flammable objects (for example:
sprays) or not heat-resistant objects in to this drawer.
The safety gap between the hob and the cooker hood placed above must respect the
indications of the hood manufacturer. In the absence of instructions a minimum distance of
760 mm must be used.
The connection cable should not be subjected after installation to any mechanical constraint,
for example that of a 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).

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 Directive (EMC).

Caple
Fourth Way
Avonmouth
Bristol
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www.caple.co.uk
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