Caple SO108 User manual

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List of contents
Introduction p.3
Steam cooking
Steam cooking p.4
Safety instructions p.5
Care for the environment p.6
Your oven, how it works p.7
Accessories p.8
How to install your oven
Electrical connection p.9
Fitting p.10
How to use your oven
Setting the time p.11-12
Cooking immediately p.13-14
Managing the water p.14
Delayed cooking p.16
The timer p.17
Cooking times p.18-19
How to maintain your oven p.20
Changing the light bulb? p.21
Troubleshooting ? p.21

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Dear Customer,
You have just acquired a CAPLE oven and we would like to thank you.
We have invested all our dedication and know-how in this appliance so
that it would best meet your needs. With innovation and performance, we
designed it to be always easy to use.
In the CAPLE product range, you will also find a wide choice microwaves,
cooking hobs, ventilation hoods, cookers, that you can coordinate with
your new CAPLE oven.
CAPLE
As part of our commitment to constantly improving our products, we reserve the right to
make changes to them based on technical advances to their technical and functional fea-
tures and appearance.
Warning: Before installing and using your appliance, please care-
fully read this Guide to Installation and Use, which will allow you to
quickly familiarise yourself with its operation.

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Steam cooking
Overview
Steam cooking presents nothing but advantages if you follow the instructions for use.
Healthy and natural, steam cooking preserves the full flavour of foods. A delicate sauce or
aromatic herb seasonings add that something extra that makes the difference.
This kind of cooking releases no odours. There is no need to season the cooking water with
herbs or spices; however, you can flavour a fish by placing it on a bed of seaweed or make
a savoury poultry dish by adding a bunch of rosemary or tarragon.
You can simultaneously cook meat, fish and vegetables.
Steam cooking gently reheats pasta, rice and mashed potatoes with no risk of food sticking
or drying out.
It facilitates cooking custard creams and tarts, rice pudding... covered with aluminium foil,
the condensation water does not add moisture to the preparations.
There is no need to season before cooking, not even the steam water.
To make meat look more appetising, quickly brown it on all sides with hot butter in a pan.
Compared to boiling, steam offers nothing but advantages:
It is quick: cooking starts immediately whereas for food in a water-filled dish, the cook time
only begins counting down once the water returns to a full boil.
It is healthy: vitamins (those that are water soluble) and minerals are well preserved
because they scarcely dissolve in the condensation water that touches the food.
Moreover, no fats are used for this type of cooking.
The steam maintains the taste of food. It does not add odours, nor the taste of the grill or
the pan. Furthermore, it takes nothing away because the food is not diluted in the water.
Words of advice: there is no point in using this cooking method to prepare fish that is not
fresh or vegetables left in the refrigerator for a week: the results will be catastrophic!
therefore do not hesitate to save both time and money by cooking items side by side, but
without touching. For example, you can cook a fish next to a dessert.
Steam is also appropriate for blanching, defrosting and reheating or even holding warm,
especially sauces.
First use a very small amount of fat to heat meats like poultry, veal and pork so that they
take on an appetizing browned appearance. Then finish cooking them using the steam
method.
Cut into pieces, food cooks faster and more evenly than if left whole.

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Safety instructions
Warning
Keep this user guide with your appliance. If the appliance is ever sold or
transferred to another person, ensure that the new owner receives the user
guide. Please become familiar with these recommendations before installing
and using your oven. They were written for your safety and the safety of oth-
ers.
Safety instructions
— This oven was designed for use by pri-
vate persons in their homes. It is intended
solely for cooking foodstuffs. This oven
does not contain any asbestos-based com-
ponents.
— This appliance is not intended for use by
people with (including children) impaired
physical, sensorial or mental abilities, or
people lacking in knowledge or experience,
unless they receive prior supervision or
instructions on using the appliances
through a person responsible for their safe-
ty.
— When you receive the appliance, unpack
it or have it unpacked immediately. Give it
an overall inspection. Make note of any con-
cerns or reservations on the delivery slip
and make sure to keep a copy of this form.
— Your appliance is intended for standard
household use. Do not use it for commercial
or industrial purposes or for any other pur-
pose than that for which it was designed.
— Do not modify or attempt to modify any
of the characteristics of this appliance. This
would be dangerous to your safety.
— Warning: Accessible parts may become
hot during use. Young children should be
kept away
— Never pull your appliance by the door
handle.
— During cooking, ensure that the door of
your oven is completely closed so that the
seal can do its job properly.
— Please make sure children do not play
with the appliance.
— When in use, the appliance becomes hot.
Do not touch the heating elements located
inside the oven. In doing so, you would run
the risk of suffering serious burns.
— When placing dishes inside or removing
them from the oven, use heat-protective
kitchen gloves.
— At the end of cooking, do not touch the
dishes with bare hands.
— Do not place heavy weights on the open
oven door, and make sure that children are
able neither to climb nor sit on it.
— The oven must be turned off when clean-
ing inside the oven.
— Intensive and prolonged use of the appli-
ance may give rise to the need for addi-
tional ventilation, by opening a window, or
by increasing the power of the mechanical
fan.
— Additionally to the accessories supplied
with your oven, only use dishes which resist
high temperatures (follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions).
— After using your oven, make sure that all
the controls are in their stop position.
— Never use steam or high-pressure
devices to clean the oven (requirement
imposed by electrical safety concerns).
— Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.

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Care for the environment
— This appliance’s packing materials are recyclable. Recycle them and play a role in pro-
tecting the environment by depositing them in municipal containers provided for this pur-
pose.
— Your appliance also contains many recyclable materials. It is therefore marked
with this logo to indicate that used appliances must not be mixed with other
waste. Recycling of the appliances organised by your manufacturer will thus be
undertaken in optimum conditions, in accordance with European directive
EC/2002/96 relating to electrical and electronic equipment waste. Consult your
city hall or your retailer to find the drop-off points for used appliances that is
nearest to your home.
— We thank you for your help in protecting the environment.
Warning
Installation should only be performed by installers and qualified technicians.
This appliance complies with the following European directives:
- Low Voltage Directive EEC/73/23 modified by directive EEC/93/68 for insertion of
EC marking.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC modified by directive 93/68/EEC for
insertion of EC marking.
- EC regulation no. 1935/2004 concerning materials and objects intended for contact with
food substances.

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Your oven, how it works
Indicator
panel
Tank
Display
Steam
generator
1. Steam cooking control
2. Defrosting button
3. Start/Stop control
4. Time and delay display
or timed period
5. Steam cooking symbol
6. Cooking time symbol
7. End of cooking time symbol
Water supply
tube
8. Temperature display
9. +/- controls for timer
10. Selector button : SET
11. Autonomous timer
12. Water circuit problem signal
13. Defrosting symbol
14. Display of the cooking period or delayed
start time
15. Control panel locked
The indicator panel in detail
Channel
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Tank for the independent water supply of your oven.
It can hold about 1 litre (maximum level).
Accessories
Removable
tank
Tin ware
Use of water that is low in calcium will make
cleaning your oven easier.
The use of distilled water is forbidden (not
suitable for food use).
When cooking place the fig.1 dish on the
fig.2 dish in reverse order so that they do
not fit into each other (see diagram).
When storing place the fig.1 dish on the
fig.2 dish in the same order so that they fit
into each other.
Food dish (fig.1)
Pierced stainless steel cooking dish to prevent
contact between food and condensation water.
Condensate dish (fig.2)
Dish to recover the condensation water.
Grid (fig.3)
Stainless steel removable support grid: it must be placed in the oven.
fig.3
fig.1
fig.2
KITVAPIX (Optional Accessory)
Steam oven double dish kit including :
1 x high level support grid
1 x food dish
1 x condensate dish
The cookware may be
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Electrical
connection
For a permanent connection, make sure a
system of disconnection that complies with the
installation regulations. The appliance must be
placed in such a way as to leave the plug
accessible if it is flush-fitted.
Use of an earthed power socket, connected in
compliance with current safety standards
Your installation must be fitted with a 10 amp device
for thermal protection.
Do not use the oven if the supply cord or its plug are
damaged. In this case, they must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after-sales service or similarly
qualified persons, to avoid any danger.
It is necessary to allow the disconnection of the
appliance from the supply after installation either with
the plug wich should remain accessible, or by incorpo-
rating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with
the wiring rules.
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Fitting
1. Place the appliance in the hole.
The appliance must be horizontal. Check this position.
2. For improved stability, attach the oven to the unit using 2 screws, via the
holes provided for this purpose on the side posts.
3. Carry out the electrical connection.
Make sure that the rating plate remains accessible after installation.
How to install your oven
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How to use your oven
Setting the time The first time the oven is turned on:
Set the time.
The display flashes on
12.00.
Use the + and - buttons to adjust the
time.
If the time set is not validated by the SET button, it is automatically recorded after
one minute.
12Validate
with SET.
Changing the time
The time is displayed. Press on the + and - buttons simulta-
neously until the time starts to flash.
Adjust the time using the + and -button.
Validate
with SET
After one minute of inactivity, display brightness is
reduced, in order to reduce energy.
Reducing energy
consumption
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The control panel can be locked. This can only be
activated when you are not using timed or delayed
cooking features.
Locking the
control panel
Hold down the
START/STOP button
for a few seconds.
A beep sounds and a “pad-
lock” appears on the screen.
From this moment, no button is
live.
To unlock, hold down
the START/STOP button
for a few seconds. A beep
sounds ans the padlock
disappears.
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Steam cooking
Cooking immediately
Steam cooking at 100°C.
Press the button .
A time of 25 minutes is
suggested.
Adjust the cooking time as neces-
sary ( minimum 5 min and maxi-
mum 60 min by pressing on + and -
button
Validate with
the START
button.
You MUST IMPERATIVELY fill the water tank up to the maximum level
before starting cooking. Put the tank back in place, and push it as far as
possible until it CLICKS INTO PLACE.
The symbol comes on. When the temperature is reached, 100° becomes cons-
tant, and a beep sounds.
Operational
principle
The water contained in the tank reaches the cavity via a
tube. This water is transformed into steam on contact with
a hot surface placed in the lower part of the cavity:
the steam generator.
There is no need to add water to the cooking dish. To
guarantee TRUE STEAM COOKING, your oven is supplied
with a set of specially designed for cookware to
perfection.
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In order to avoid altering the results of the cooking, avoid opening the
appliance door during cooking.
When cooking, the appliance gets hot. Hot steam may escape when you
open the door of the appliance. Keep children out of the way.
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Defrosting Defrosting at 60°C.
Press the button .
A time of 40 minutes is
suggested.
Adjust the cooking time as
necessary ( minimum 5 min
and maximum 60 min by
pressing on + and - button.
Validate with
the START
button.
Modifying the
cooking time
At the end of cooking 0m00s displays. The display animation stops. Beeps
are heard for a 3 minute period.
To stop the beeps, press on STOP and open the door.
The symbol comes on. When the temperature is reached, 60° becomes
constant, and a beep sounds.
Stopping the
appliance during
cooking
During cooking, you can modify the cooking time by
using the + and - buttons.
You can stop the cooking at all times by pressing on
START/STOP (hold the button down for about
1 second).
If the steam production has not yet started (about
1 minute), the oven will stop immediately and the time
setting will disappear.
If the steam production has already started, the time
passes to 3 minutes and during this period, the steam
evacuates before you open the oven.
You MUST IMPERATIVELY empty the tank
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In order to make sure the oven is reliable, the fan continues to operate
for a certain period after the end of cooking.
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In case of problems related to the water circuit during
cooking, the 'no water' symbol appears and a beep
sounds.This fault is specifically related to:
- an empty tank,
- a wrongly-fitted tank.
After checking these two points, the cooking will recommence automatically after the door.
Managing the water
Freeze small portions; defrosting will be faster, more homogenous and quality will be pre-
served. When semi-defrosted, you can turn over the food items or spread them out (for
example vegetables patties). Protect pastries with a cling wrap or keep the original pack-
aging. Wipe fish and sausages before grilling: humidity stops them from becoming golden
brown. For large pieces (roasts, etc.) proceed in steps by turning the piece over several
times and adjust the time accordingly.
You can reheat a cooked dish in your steam oven. The dish will not dry out, will not become
overcooked and will not splatter or stick. Adjust steam sequence at 100°C, place the dish
or plate on the grill, protect with aluminium foil or cling wrap to avoid drops of water accu-
mulating and heat for 20 to 25 minutes depending on the dish and your preferences.
Examples:
A plate of sauerkraut: 20 min A bowl of soup (300 ml): 20/25 min
Advice
Reheating

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Steam
cooking
Delayed cooking
Steam cooking at 100°C.
You can program the cooking time so that your dish is
ready at a time of your choice.
For example:
It is 10 o'clock, and you have to go out, your dish should
be ready at 12 o'clock and it will take 20 minutes to cook.
Press the button .
A time of 25 minutes
is suggested.
Adjust the cooking time as necessary
( minimum 5 min and maximum
60min) by pressing on + and - button.
For example : 20 min.
Validate with
the SET
button.
The time and the end of cooking time
symbol display and flash. The
adjustment of the end of cooking time is
now possible:
Press the + or - buttons
For example : 12h00
Validate with the SET button.
The time and the end of cooking time
become constant.
The symbol for the length of cooking
time displays.
If the programming is not validated by touching SET, the recording of the program
is cancelled, the time display disappears and the time is displayed again.
Modification of
cooking time
and the end
of cooking time
You can consult or modify the length of cooking time
and the end of cooking time, at all times.
To cancel the programming, press START/STOP.
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Timer Your oven is fitted with an electronic timer that is inde-
pendent of the operation of the oven, and allows time
to be counted down.
This function is independent of your oven. It can not
order the end of automatic cooking.
Hold the SET button
down for a few
seconds. 00m00s and the
timer symbol flash.
Adjust to the period required (maximum 9 minutes and 50
seconds) using the + and - buttons.
After a few seconds, the timer counts down the time.
Once the time has run out, beeps will sound every few
seconds. 0m00s displays and flashes.
However, this function can be used even during
operation of the oven. In this case, the display of the
timer is given priority over the display of the time.
The beeps can be stopped by holding down SET or
START.
Once the countdown has started, you can modify the
time remaining by holding down SET then pressing the
+ or - buttons.
To cancel the timer, hold SET down for a few seconds,
then return the time to 0m00s.
Modifying and
stopping the
timer
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How to use the timer
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Artichokes (Small)
TIME
Whatever the quantity
Asparagus
Broccoli
Carrots
Celeriac
Pumpkin
Mushrooms
Courgettes
Chinese artichokes
Spinach
Chicory
Fennel
Green beans
Turnips
Fresh peas
Potatoes
40 to 45 min .
35 to 40 min.
18 min.
20 to 22 min.
25 to 30 min.
15 to 20 min.
15 min.
10 to 15 min.
20 min.
20 min.
35 min
30 min.
22 min.
30 to 35 min.
15 to 20 min.
20 to 25 min.
25 min.
40 to 45 min.
placed upside down in the dish
for the tips, reduce the cooking time
in little flowerets
in fine slices
in fine slices
in cubes
in slices
core removed and cut in two
lengthwise
cut in 2
cubed
Leeks 25 min.
cut in 2
sliced
whole
• These times
depend on the
nature, size and
freshness of the
vegetables.
Follow the
instructions
given in the
"Preparation"
column.
• The cooking
time is the same
regardless of the
quantity to be
cooked.
For example :
1 or 4 articho-
kes, same
cooking time.
• To check how
well done the
food is, test the
thickest part of
the vegetable; if
it is cooked, it
will not resist.
(fresh) stir during cooking
(frozen) “ “ “
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Cabbage
30 to 35 min.
22 min.
30 to 35 min.
Brussels sprouts
Flowers in little bunches
Green shredded
in fine strips
VEGETABLES PREPARATION REMARKS
Scallops
TIME
Mussels/Whelks
Crabs/Lobster/
Dublin Bay
Prawns
10 to 12 min.
20 to 25 min.
25 min.
30 to 35 min.
12 to 15 min.
with aromatic herbs
with aromatic herbs
/
according to weight
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• Arrange the
shellfish on a grill
or glass dish, and
add a few
aromatic herbs
• Arrange seafood
on a bed of sea-
weed.
SHELLFISH PREPARATION REMARKS
Apples/ pears/
peaches
TIME
puree
Custards
10 to 15 min.
25 min.
10 min.
whole, peeled
strips of fruit
in ramekins
Time according
to ripeness
FRUITS
CUSTARDS PREPARATION REMARKS
Cooking times

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Pike
TIME
Cod/hake
Sea bream
Haddock
Herring
Monkfish
Lotte
Mackerel
Whiting/cod
Skate
25 to 30 min.
13 to 15 min.
20 to 25 min.
15 min.
20 min.
15 to 20 min.
15 min.
20 min.
15 min.
25 to 30 min.
whole (1kg)
steaks (180g)*
whole (1kg)
fillets
whole (200g)
steaks (180 g)
whole (250g)
• *Steaks :slices of
fish 2 or 3 cm
thick (180/200g)
per person.
• Always insist on
very fresh
products
• Place whole fish
directly into the
dish or on bay lea-
ves, fennel or
other herbs.
• At the end of
cooking, remove
the skin which will
come away easily.
according to thickness
fillets
FISH PREPARATION REMARKS
Mullet
Mullets
Dogfish
Salmon
Sole
Tuna
Whole trout (1kg)
15 min.
10 min.
20 min.
15 to 20 min.
10 to 12 min.
20 to 25 min.
20 to 25 min.
whole (200g)
fillets
thick slice (6 to 10 cm long)
steaks (180/200 g)
steaks (180/200 g)
whole (200g)
13 to 15 min.
fillets
Beef
TIME
Pork (filet mignon)
Poultry (breast, fillet)
(Paupiettes)
Sausages
15 to 30 min.
25 min.
20 to 25 min.
25 min.
20 min.
Joint 800 gr.:
55 to 60 min.
Chicken drumsticks : 35 to 40 min.
Turkey roast joint : 50 to 60 min.
Morteau 400 g piece
• The brown
under grill in
another dish.
MEATS/
EGGS PREPARATION REMARKS
Black pudding 10 to 15 min.
Place directly in a dish, covered with water or milk. The steam is not sufficiently wet to
saturate these foodstuffs that swell. Place a sheet of aluminium foil over the dish to pro-
tect it from the droplets of water.
TIME
•Separate grains
with a fork at the
end of the cooking.
RICE, PASTA
COUCOUS PREPARATION REMARKS
Rice pudding 30 min.
100g of washed rice - 20 cl of milk -
2 dessertspoons of sugar
Couscous 20 min.
200g (1/4 litre of water)
7 min.
5 to 6 min.
8 min.
Boiled eggs : Place directly on the grill.
Soft-boiled: Place directly on the grill.
Fried eggs : broken in an individual dish on the grill
and cover with cling film
Eggs
eggs that are very
fresh and stored at
room temperature 10 to 12 min.
Hard / Cocotte see detailed recipes.

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Maintenance Cavity (after each use)
Wipe out the cavity with a dry cloth after the steam
generator has cooled or leave the cavity to dry out
with the door open.
Water supply tube (Once per month)
Remove the water supply tube by unscrewing it.
Remove any scale that may have formed on the inside
(using a fine, pointed object such as a skewer or
knitting needle).
Steam generator tube (Once per month)
Pour half a glass of spirit vinegar onto the generator.
Leave to work for a few minutes, clean and rinse with
water.
Do not use harsh abbrassive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass sinc ethey can
scratch the surfaces, wich may result in shattering of
glass.
Cleaning the channel
Dismantle this channel by pulling upwards. Wipe it and
replace it, using the three notches
provided for this purpose.
The oven must not be cleaned with a steam
cleaner.
How to maintain your oven