Caple C970i User manual

Dear customer,
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
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE .......................................................................................................................................... 4
USING THE APPLIANCE.................................................................................................................................................. 5
PRECAUTIONS NOT TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE............................................................................................................. 6
PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF APPLIANCE FAILURE .............................................................................................................. 7
OTHER PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................................................... 7
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION................................................................................................................................ 8
CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY...................................................................................................................... 8
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................... 9
T ECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................................................... 9
CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
USE OF THE APPLIANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 10
TOUCH CONTROL....................................................................................................................................................... 10
DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
VENTILATION.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 11
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW INDUCTION HOB................................................................................................................ 11
SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SLIDER:TO SELECT A COOKING ZONE OR SET A COOKING LEVEL ................................................................................... 11
STARTING-UP............................................................................................................................................................. 11
BOOSTER FUNCTION................................................................................................................................................... 12
AUTOMATIC COOKING ................................................................................................................................................. 12
P AN DETECTION AND LOCALISATION ........................................................................................................................... 12
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION........................................................................................................................................ 13
ZONE MENU ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
TIMER FUNCTION........................................................................................................................................................ 14
KEEP WARM FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 15
HOB MENU ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
PAUSE FUNCTION....................................................................................................................................................... 16
SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
SET BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................................................................................... 17
SET LOUDNESS.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
P ERSONALISING SHORTCUTS ..................................................................................................................................... 18
DEMO MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
CLEAN-LOCK FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 20
CHEF FUNCTION......................................................................................................................................................... 20
LOCKING FUNCTION.................................................................................................................................................... 21
EGG TIMER FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 22
RECALL FUNCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
BRIDGE FUNCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
AUTO BRIDGE FUNCTION............................................................................................................................................ 25
COOKING ADVICES.................................................................................................................................................... 26
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE ............................................................................................................................. 26
PAN DIMENSION ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING .................................................................................................................... 27
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING............................................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................. 28
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 30
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................... 32

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SAFETY
Precautions before use
•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 4cm 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 precautions
•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
Type
C970I
Total power
11100
W
Energy consumption for the hob EC
hob
**
185.9
Wh/kg
H
eating zone
260 x 140 mm
Minimum detection
Ø 10
0 mm
Nominal
power*
1400 W
1
st
Booster
power*
1750
W
2
nd
Booster
power*
2100 W
Standardised cookware category**
A
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
196.1
Wh/kg
Standardised cookware category**
B (x2
)
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
172.7
Wh/kg
Standardised cookware
category**
C
(x2)
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
194.1
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
First short cut (can be customized) Demo mode display
Front left cooking zone power and timer display Egg timer display
Middle left cooking zone power and timer display Rear right power and timer display
Rear left cooking zone power and timer display Middle right power and timer display
Rear central cooking zone power and timer display Front right power and timer display
Front central cooking zone power and timer display Second short cut
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
6
12
On/Off Key
3
8
2
1
4
6
7
9
10
11
12
5
Multifunction Key
(menu/return…)
Slider

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USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Touch Control
Your ceramic hob is fitted with touch control. When your finger presses a 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.
Display
Display
Designation
Description
0
Zero
The heating zone is activated
1…9
Power
level
Selection of the cooking level
No p
an detection
No pan or inadequate pan
Heat accelerator
To reach the selected cooking level faster
E
Information or error message
See
the troubleshooting section in this manual
Residual heat
The
cooking
zone is hot
B1
Booster level 1
The
1
st
level of b
oost
er
is activated
B2
Booster level 2
The
2
nd
level of b
oost
er
is activated
Keep warm
Maintain automatically
+/
-
42°C,
70
°C or 94
°C
II
Pause
The hob is in pause
Ventilation
The cooling system is fully automated. 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.