Caple C3400 User manual

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Instruction manual for electric double oven
Model code: C3400

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DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
• This double oven has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use
(such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
• This double oven has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance
with:
- safety requirements of EU Directive “Low voltage” 2006/95/EC
- safety requirements of EU Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC;
- requirements of EU Directive 93/68/EEC.
Thank you for buying your new CAPLE Double Oven. To ensure that you get the
best results from your new CAPLE oven, we strongly suggest that you read this
instruction manual thoroughly before use. This manual contains installation advice,
cleaning tips and a cooking guide, as well as other important facts about your
CAPLE oven. If treated with care, your CAPLE oven should give you years of trou-
ble-free cooking.
For Product Service or Spare Parts
please check contact details at:
www.caple.co.uk

Important information for correct disposal of the product in
accordance with ec directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamen-
tal rules. In particular:
• never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
• do not operate the appliance barefooted;
• do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervi-
sion.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
• After unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do
not use the appliance and contact your supplier or a qualified engineer.
• Remove all the packing materials (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) and do
not leave it around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
The packaging materials are recyclable.
• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance, as it may
become dangerous to use.
• The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connections made by a qual-
ified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following the manu-
facturer's instructions.
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• Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance without first disconnecting the appli-
ance from the electrical supply.
• During and after use of the double oven, certain parts will become very hot. Do not
touch hot parts.
• After use always ensure that the control knobs are in the FF position (“ ” or “●”).
• eep children away from the double oven during use.
• Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
• Children, or persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance,
should have a responsible person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should
be satisfied that they can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their
surroundings.
• WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the rear
or the underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to
be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• Fire Risk! Do not store inflammable materials inside the ovens.
• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays from the oven
whilst hot.
• Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays or the drip tray
on the base of the oven chamber.
• Clean the ovens regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven base
or trays. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
• Always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow steam and
hot air to escape before removing the food.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the oven or its handles – as this
could be a fire hazard.
• Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity cannot
become entrapped in the oven doors.
• Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made inop-
erative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless.
• Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. The appliance
is N T suitable for use within a semi-commercial, commercial or communal envi-
ronment.
• Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and
after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poi-
soning. Take particular care during warmer weather.
• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
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Important precautions and recommendations

USING THE DOUBLE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
You are advised to carry out the following operations:
• Assemble the interior of the oven as described under the heading “Cleaning and
maintenance”
• Switch the empty oven ON at maximum temperature for about two hours to elimi-
nate traces of grease and smell from the components.
• Let the oven cool down, switch off the electrical supply, then clean the inside of the
oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry thoroughly.
USING THE PRESS-AND-TURN CONTROL KNOBS
The control knobs are flush-mounted in the control panel.
Use them as follows:
a. Press lightly on the knob (figure A);
b. The knob will extend outwards as illustrated in figure B.
c. Turn the knob to the required position (figure C).
d. When you have finished cooking, turn the knob back to the FF position (“ ” or “●”)
and press it (figure D) so that it stays flush with the control panel again (figure F).
IMP RTANT:
Never press down the knob when it is not in the FF position (figure E).
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. D Fig. E Fig. F 5

1 - Electrical Requirements
WARNING!
ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGER US.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
For your safety please read the following information:
• The connection to the electrical network must be carried out by qualified personnel
and must be according to existing norms.
• The appliance must be connected to the electrical network verifying above all that
the voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the specifications plate and that
the cables section of the electrical plant can bear the load which is also indicated
on the plate.
• The appliance can be connected directly to the mains placing an omnipolar switch
with minimum opening between the contacts of 3 mm between the appliance and
the mains.
• The power supply cable must not touch the hot parts and must be positioned so
that it does not exceed 75°C at any point.
• Once the appliance has been installed, the switch must always be accessible.
• If the power supply cable is damaged it must be substituted by a suitable cable.
Before effecting any intervention on the electrical parts the appliance must be
disconnected from the network.
IMP RTANT: this double oven must be connected to a suitable double
pole control unit adjacent to the oven.
N DIVERSITY CAN BE APPLIED T THIS C NTR L UNIT.
The connection of the appliance to the grounding unit is mandatory.
The manufacturer declines every responsibility for any inconvenience resulting
from the inobservance of this condition.
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FEEDER CABLE SECTION
Typ HO5RR-F or H05VV-F
230 V ~3 x 2,5 mm2 (**)
(**) – Connection to wall-mounting distribution panel.

Green & Yellow
(Earth)
Brown (Live)
Blue (Neutral)
N
L
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed
A
C
P
D
B
CONNECTING THE DOUBLE OVEN MAINS CABLE
IMP RTANT: This oven must be connected to the mains power supply only by a
suitably qualified person.
– Unscrew the screw A securing the cover plate B behind the oven (fig. 1.1).
– Remove the cover plate B.
– Remove the screws C from the cable clamp (fig. 1.2).
– Insert the mains cable (type H05RR-F or H05VV-F - 3x2,5 mm2section) into the
cable protector P.
– Connect the phase and earth cables to the mains terminal connection block D.
EARTH
N NEUTRAL
L LIVE
– Refit the cable clamp so that it clamps the outer sleeving of the cable, and screw
the screws C.
– Refit the cover plate B and fix it with the screw A.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified technician
in order to avoid a hazard.
N
L1(L )2E
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F R THE INSTALLER
IMPORTANT
The appliance shall be installed by a QUALIFIED INSTALLATI N TECHNICIAN.
The appliance must be installed in compliance with regulations in force.
The double oven is designed to fit into a cabinet of 600 mm width.
The double oven can be built in the kitchen units, but you must ensure that it is prop-
erly ventilated.
Lift the appliance into position onto the shelf, taking care NOT to lift it by the door han-
dles.
If you open the oven doors, you will see some screw holes.
The oven should then be secured to the housing by fitting screws into these holes.
Remember the housing should not be free standing but be secured to the wall and/or
adjacent fittings.
WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category.
However special care should be taken around the rear or the underneath of the
appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to be touched and may
contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
WARNING
•We would point out that the adhesive which bonds the plastic laminate to the furni-
ture must withstand temperatures not less than 150° C to avoid delamination.
•The appliance must be housed in heat resistant units.
•The walls of the units must be capable of resisting temperatures of 75 °C above
room temperature.
• Taking care N T to lift the oven by the door handles.
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2 - Location
CE
B
A
G
F
D
L
L
2.5 mm
16 - 20 mm
K
I
I'
JJ'
Installation diagrams for
illustration purposes only
Product and cabinetry dimensions (mm)
A overall height* of product 1077
B overall width of product 595
C overall depth of product (excluding handle and knobs) 567
D height of chassis 1057
E width of chassis 556
F depth of chassis 545
Gdepth of oven frame and control panel
(=distance between front of chassis and front of oven door, excl. knobs) 22
I minimum inside width of cavity 560
IIoverall width of cavity 600
J inside height of cavity 1065
JIoverall height of cavity 1082
minimum inside depth of cavity 550
L flush fitting cabinetry clearance 22
*All height measurements include mounted feet.
Fig. 2.1
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FIXING THE OVEN
Introduce the oven into the furniture opening and fix it with screws (not supplied) as
figure 2.2. It is essential that the oven rests on a surface which will support its weight,
as the screw fixing is only complementary.
Note
It is essential that when installing your oven adequate air circulation is allowed for with-
in the installation.
Inadequate air circulation may greatly impair the performance of your oven and may
effect adjacent cabinets due to an increase in temperature.
Caution
Do not lift this oven by the door handles.
Adjust the hinges of furniture doors adjacent to the oven to allow a 4-5 mm gap
between the furniture door and the oven frame.
Fig. 2.2
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OVEN DOOR
LOWER TRIM
AIR FLOW
IMP RTANT:
To avoid damage to the lower trim please note the following instructions.
The lower trim is designed to allow for good air circulation and the correct opening of
the oven door.
To ensure the trim is not damaged due to the appliance being placed on the floor, the
appliance should be suitably supported as in above illustrations.
After installation the appliance door should be slowly opened to ensure no damage has
occurred.
No responsibility for lower trim damage will be accepted if these instructions have
not been followed.
Fig. 2.3
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CONTROL PANELS DESCRIPTION
1. Oven temperature knob (Top oven)
2. Oven function selector knob (Top oven)
3. Oven function selector knob (Bottom oven)
4. Oven temperature knob (Bottom oven)
5. Top oven temperature indicator light
6. Bottom oven temperature indicator light
7. Clock and timer with “Touch-Control” keys (Top oven only)
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Fig. 3.1
N TE: Your appliance has been fitted with a cooling fan to achieve optimum efficien-
cy of the controls and to ensure lower surface temperatures are maintained.
The cooling fan motor switches ON/OFF depending on temperature.
Depending on cooking temperatures and times, the cooling fan may run on even after
appliance oven has been switched off. The duration of this time is dependent on pre-
vious cooking temperature and duration.
3 - Control panel

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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-
FUNCTION oven are obtained in the fol-
lowing ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper
and lower heating elements.
b. by forced convection
A fan sucks in the air contained in
the oven, which circulates it through
the circular heating element and then
forced back into the oven by the fan.
Before the hot air is sucked back
again by the fan to repeat the
described cycle, it envelops the food
in the oven, provoking a complete
and rapid cooking. It is possible to
cook several dishes simultaneously.
c. by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
d. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red
grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The radiated heat from the infra red
grill element is distributed throughout
the oven by the fan.
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.
GENERAL FEATURES
The multifunction oven can be pro-
grammed for 7 different functions to
satisfy every cooking need.
The 7 positions are thermostatically con-
trolled and are obtained by a combina-
tion of 4 heating elements which are:
- Lower element 1300 W
- Upper element 1000 W
- Grill element 2000 W
- Circular element 2200 W
NOTE:
Before using for the first time, it is advis-
able to operate the oven at the maximum
temperature for 60 minutes in the posi-
tion and to eliminate possible
traces of grease on the heating elements.
Repeat the operation for another 15
minutes with the grill element on as
explained in the GRILLING and USE OF
THE GRILL section.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
During use the appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touch-
ing heating elements inside the oven.
Attention: The oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
4 - Multifunction Top & Bottom vens

THERMOSTAT KNOB (figs. 4.1 - 4.4)
To turn on the heating elements of the oven, set function selector knob to the required
position and the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.
The elements will turn on or off automatically which is determined by the thermostat.
The operation of the heating elements is signalled by a light placed on the control panel.
Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.4
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GRILLING
The infra-red heating element is switched on. The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob must be regulated between
50°C and 225°C maximum.
For correct use see chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling action for cooking with the broiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”, toast-
ing, etc.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan is on.
To be used with the thermostat knob in the off “●” position because the other posi-
tions have no effect.
The defrosting is done by simple ventilation without heat.
Recommended for:
To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogram requires about one hour.
The defrosting times vary according to the quantity and type of foods to be defrosted.
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 4.2 - 4.3)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven to one of the following functions:
OVEN LIGHT
By turning the function selector knob to this setting, the oven light will illuminate in the
oven cavity.
The oven light will operate on all selected functions.
TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements are switched on.
The heat is diffused by natural convection and the temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum position with the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven before introducing the foods to be cooked.
Recommended for:
For foods which require the same cooking temperature both internally and externally,
i. e. roasts, spare ribs, meringue, etc.
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CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements and the fan turn on.
The heat coming from the top and bottom is diffused by forced convection.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and the maximum position with the
thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
For foods of large volume and quantity which require the same internal and external
degree of cooking; for ex: rolled roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.
MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE COOKING OR SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper element and the circular element connected in series, are switched on; also
the fan is on. The heat is diffused by forced convection with the most part being pro-
duced by the upper element.
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 140 °C with the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
To keep foods hot after cooking.
To slowly heat already cooked foods.
VENTILATED GRILL COOKING
The infra-red grill and the fan are on.
The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and the fan then distributes it throughout the
oven.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and 225°C maximum with the ther-
mostat knob. It is necessary to preheat the oven for about 5 minutes.
For correct use see chapter “GRILLING AND AU GRATIN”.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
Recommended for:
For grill cooking when a fast outside browning is necessary to keep the juices in, i. e.
veal steak, steak, hamburger, etc.
HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and the fan are on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection and the temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum position with the thermostat knob.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Recommended for:
For foods that must be well done on the outside and tender or rare on the inside, i.
e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish, etc.
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STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in
the following way:
a. Set the switch to position
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 175 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the dripping pan making sure they do not touch each other and
the door and set the thermostat knob to position 125 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble,
turn off the oven and let cool.
REGENERATION
Set the switch to position and the thermostat knob to position 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven
for about 10 minutes.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:
– that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 180 and 200 °C.
– that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.
COOKING DIFFERENT DISHES AT THE SAME TIME
With the function selector in position , the ventilated oven allows you to cook differ-
ent types of food at the same time.
Fish, cakes and meat can be cooked together without the smells and flavours mixing.
The only precautions required are the following:
– The cooking temperatures must be as close as possible with a maximum difference
of 20° - 25°C between the different foods.
– Different dishes must be placed in the oven at different times according to the cook-
ing time required for each one. This type of cooking obviously provides a consider-
able saving on time and energy.
Cooking Advice
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OVEN COOKING
Before introducing the food, preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
For a correct preheating operation, it is advisable to remove the tray from the oven
and introduce it together with the food, when the oven has reached the desired tem-
perature.
Check the cooking time and turn off the oven 5 minutes before the theoretical time to
recuperate the stored heat.
USE OF THE GRILL
Set the function selector knob to position and the thermostat knob between 50°C
and 225°C maximum.
Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning the rack as close to the grill as possible.
The dripping pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and fats.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
Grilling with the oven door closed and not for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN”
Grilling may be done by selecting grill+fan setting with the function selector knob,
because the hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked.
Set the thermostat knob between 50°C and 225°C maximum and after having pre-
heated the oven, simply place the food on the grid.
Close the door and let the oven operate until grilling is done.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “au
gratin” effect.
Grilling with the oven door closed.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
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N.B. For fan ovens reduce the temper-
ature by 10-20°C. For any dish taking
one hour or over to cook, reduce the
cooking time by 10 minutes per hour.
*Shelf positions have been counted
from the top of the oven to the base.
A fan oven creates more even tempera-
ture throughout, therefore the shelf posi-
tions are not as critical.
Food °C °F Gas Shelf Cooking
Mark Position*Time (approx)
CAKES
Victoria sandwich 190 375 5 2 or 3 20-25 mins
Small cakes/buns 190 375 5 1 and 2 15-20 mins
Maidera cake 180 350 4 2 or 3 20 mins
Fruit cake 170 325 33 1
3/4 hours
Rich fruit cake 150 300 2 3 or 4 21/2 hours
Scones 225 425 8-9 2 8-10 mins
PASTRY
Puff 225 425 8-9 2 10-20 mins
Short crust 200 400 62 20-30 mins
Plate tarts 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 30-35 mins
Quiches and flans 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 40-45 mins
YEAST
Bread loaf 225 425 7-8 2 35-55 mins
Bread rolls 220 425 7 1 or 2 15-20 mins
Pizza dough 230 450 82 20 mins
R AST MEAT
Beef – Medium 190 375 5 2 or 3 20 mins/lb + 20 mins
Lamb 190 375 5 2 or 3 25-30 mins/b + 25 mins
Pork 190-200 375-400 5-7 2 or 3 30 mins/lb + 30 mins
Veal 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Chicken 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Turkey up to 10lb 180 350 4 2 or 3 18-20 mins/b + 20 mins
Stews/casseroles 150-170 300-325 2-3 2 or 3 11/2 2 hours
Recommended cooking temperature
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Fig. 5.1
Keys:
and
Touched simultaneously
(for more than 2 seconds):
• setting the clock;
• setting the timer volume
(by touching once,
along with the “ ”
key);
• to cancel automatic
cooking at any time.
Function selection
(touched for more than 2
seconds):
• setting the clock (only
after first connection or
after a power failure);
• timer;
• automatic cooking
“dur” (duration) - how
long the food will take
to cook (by touching the
“ ” key again);
• automatic cooking
“End” - the time you
would like the oven
turns off (by touching
the “ ” key two more
times);
Increases the number
shown on the display
Decreases the number
shown on the display
Illuminated
symbols:
AUT flashing
Automatic cooking
completed, oven in
automatic position but
not set
AUT steady
illumi-
nation
Oven set for automat-
ic cooking, cooking
still not taking place
flashing
Timer being set
steady
illumi-
nation
Timer in operation
steady
illumi-
nation
Oven set for manual
cooking
and
AUT
AUTO
flashing
Automatic cooking
being set
and
AUT
steady
illumi-
nation
Oven set for automat-
ic cooking, cooking
taking place
Top oven only
5 - Clock and Timer with “Touch Control” Keys
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