Caple C990i User manual

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Dear customer,
Thank you for having chosen our induction ceramic hob.
In order to make the best use of your appliance, we would advise you to read carefully the
following notes and to keep them for a later consulting.

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SUMMARY
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING...................................................................................................................................................................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
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS..................................................................................................................................................................9
COOKING AREA ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
CONTROL PANEL ....................................................................................................................................................................................10
USE OF THE APPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................10
DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................................................10
PAN DISPLAY .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
STARTING-UP AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................................11
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW INDUCTION HOB............................................................................................................................................11
HOW INDUCTION WORKS........................................................................................................................................................................11
VENTILATION .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
SENSITIVE SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................................................11
POWER SELECTION ZONE “SLIDER” .......................................................................................................................................................11
STARTING-UP.........................................................................................................................................................................................12
PAN DETECTION .....................................................................................................................................................................................13
PAN MOVE FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................13
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATION....................................................................................................................................................................13
BOOSTER FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................................14
TIMER ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
PAUSE FUNCTION...................................................................................................................................................................................16
PAN PROGRAMS.....................................................................................................................................................................................16
CONTROL PANEL LOCKING ......................................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATING TIME LIMITATION ..................................................................................................................................................................17
SETTINGS MENU ....................................................................................................................................................................................18
PERSONALISE ........................................................................................................................................................................................18
CHILD LOCK...........................................................................................................................................................................................19
SOUND ..................................................................................................................................................................................................20
BRIGHTNESS..........................................................................................................................................................................................20
CLOCK SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................................................................21
LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................21
FACTORY RESET ....................................................................................................................................................................................21
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................22
POWER CONFLICT ..................................................................................................................................................................................22
SCENARIO CONFLICT ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
INTERFACE CONFLICT .............................................................................................................................................................................24
PAN CONFLICT .......................................................................................................................................................................................24
COOKING ADVICE ...................................................................................................................................................................................25
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COOKWARE .........................................................................................................................................................25
PAN DIMENSION .....................................................................................................................................................................................25
EXAMPLES OF COOKING POWER SETTING ................................................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................................26
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................28
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION....................................................................................................................................................................30
DEMO FUNCTION.....................................................................................................................................................................................33

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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 induction hob cannot be used as a freestanding appliance,
or as a 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: steam may damage the electronic appliances.
•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 cooking when using grease or oils, which can
quickly ignite.
•Be careful not to burn yourself whilst or after using the
appliance.
•Make sure no cable of any fixed or moving appliance contacts
with the glass or the hot saucepan.
•Magnetic objects (bank 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 untimely engaging or
residual heat, these may heat up, melt or even burn.
•Never cover the appliance with a cloth or a protection sheet.
This is supposed to become very hot and 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.

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Precautions not to damage the appliance
•Raw pan bottoms or damaged saucepans (not enameled 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 aluminum 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: 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 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
inferior part of the appliance is large enough (2 cm). This is
essential to guaranty a correct ventilation.
•Never put any inflammable object (ex. sprays) into the drawer
situated under the vitroceramic hob. The eventual cutlery
drawers must be resistant to heat.

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Precautions in case of appliance failure
•If a defect is noticed, switch off the appliance and turn off the
electrical supplying.
•If the ceramic glass is cracked or fissured, you must unplug the
appliance and contact the after sales service.
•A repair must be made by a Caple approved engineer or
similarly qualified person. Do not open the appliance casing or
attempt to repair by yourself.
•WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a similar
cable approved by the manufacturer. Please contact Caple after
sales for assistance.
Other precautions
•For the users of pacemaker, the magnetic field could influence
its operating. We recommend getting information to the retailer
or of the doctor.
•Do not to use aluminum 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.
THE USE OF EITHER POOR QUALITY PAN 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 E
NVIRONMENT.

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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
C990I
Total power
11100
W
Energy consumption for the hob EC
hob
**
179,6
Wh/kg
Dimension of the cooking area
870 x 38
5
mm
Minimum detection
Ø
100mm
Nominal power*
2
600 W
Booster power*
3650 W
Standardised cookware category**
A (Ø 150mm)
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
195,2 Wh/kg
Standardised cookware category**
B (Ø
180mm)
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
190,4 Wh/kg
Standardised cookware category**
C (Ø 210mm) x2
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
174,4 Wh/kg
Standardised cookware category**
D (Ø 240mm)
Energy consumption EC
cw
**
163,6 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).
Cooking area
Control panel On/Off key Cooking area

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Control panel
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Display
Display Designation Description
0 Zero The heating zone is activated.
1…9 Power level Selection of the cooking level.
Pan failure Inadequate pan or pan conflict.
E Error message Electronic failure.
H Residual heat The heating zone is hot.
B Booster The Booster is activated.
Locking Control panel locking.
Keep warm, Melting, Simmering Maintain automatically at approximately 44, 70 and 94°C
II Pause The hob is in pause.
Pan display
There are 3 types of display possible for your pan, according to pan dimensions: small, medium and large.
In the same way, the colour of the pan display will evolve according to the power level selected:
•Grey No power / pan lifted
•Blue Power level 0
•Purple Power level 1 to 3.5
•Red Power level 4 to 6.5
•Orange Power level 7 to B
Menu
Pause
Minute minder
Keylock
Clock
Power display
Pan position
(size according to
pan dimension)