Caple 2MINCH8 User manual

Contents
Installation 2
Safety and cleaning 5
Methods of extraction 6
Operating your extractor 8
Fitting the charcoal filter and bulb replacement
Electrical connection 10
Troubleshooting 12
Technical data 13
The extractor is designed to give you the option to extract to the outside
(via an exterior wall) with ducting, or to re-circulate air through additional
filters to minimise cooking odours.
The choice is yours to decide at installation, both options are explained in
this booklet.
We recommend that you read this booklet from cover to cover before
attempting to install or operate the extractor.
Installation
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO,
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR APPLIANCE
To secure the product to the wall you must initially remove the grill/grease
filters. This is achieved by opening the front panel and pushing the two
catches (A) upwards which will then release the grill.
Thank you for purchasing your new Caple extractor.
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Once the grill has been removed, The front door panel should also be
removed.
Open the front panel and remove the two screws (B) as illustrated above.
Press the tab (C) down and remove the front panel from its guides
Secure brackets (D) onto the top of the extractor using the fitting
screws and washer (E).Check that adjustment screw (F) is fitted.
Note: Note some units may have bracket fitted.
Ensure there is a minimum distance if 700mm between the bottom of the
extractor and hob surface. Also refer to the installation guide for other hob
makes as the greater distance must be followed. Then fix the two
mounting brackets (G) to the rear wall.
Once the two mounting brackets are in position, hook the extractor
mounting bracket (D) onto the wall mounting bracket.
Some adjustment is provided within the brackets. For forward and
backward adjustment use screw (E) and for height alignment, adjust
screws (F).
Once the adjustment is complete fully tighten all screws.
If after installation there is a gap between the rear wall and the extractor a
spacer is provided. This can be fixed to the rear of the extractor and cut to
accommodate the gap.
IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTEIMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE: After the extractor has been positioned correctly the
extractor must be fixed to the adjacent cabinets through the fixing holes in
the sides of the extractor.
All that remains is to fix the front wooden door panel to the extractor by
using the diagram below, and then fix the front panel.
Installation continued
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Electrical Safety
Before you think about fixing, give careful consideration to the power
connection. It is vital that the supply cable should be well shielded from
your grill, hob or oven. If it isn’t, heat from any one of these sources may
damage the cable insulation and give rise to a fire risk. Under no
circumstances should the exposed power supply cable come within 70cm
of a direct source of heat, Ideally it should be channelled into the wall, well
out of harm’s way.
For your safety
In order to protect your appliance and minimise the risk of fire, don’t
barbecue food directly under the extractor. Similarly, do not prepare
flambé dishes immediately under the extractor. Your extractor is designed
to draw gases up and away from your hob. This means that exposed
flames may behave unpredictably in the vicinity of the appliance while it is
switch on. When frying take particular care to prevent the oil from
catching fire and never leave unattended.
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before attempting any cleaning or maintenance, ensure your
extractor is disconnected from the power source.
Regular and thorough maintenance will help provide long lasting
operation. Wipe the external surface of the appliance regularly using
warm water and a mild detergent, never use products containing abrasive
Particular care must be paid to the grease filtering panels which must be
periodically cleaned in relation to use (at least once every two months)
Methods of extraction
1. Extraction via ducting (fig.1)
The very best method of cleaning the kitchen of unwanted odours is by
connecting the appliance to an exhaust duct and venting to the
outside atmosphere via an exterior wall (suitable ducting kits may be
purchased from Caple or the retailer where you purchased your
extractor.) Ducting your extractor negates the need for charcoal filters.
(Fig.1)
Remember: Before drilling or chiselling the wall, check for pipes and power
cables.
1. Ensure the ducting tube is kept as short as possible and with
minimum of bends to permit smooth airflow (the maximum
recommended length is 3 meters).
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2. Ducted air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances supplied with any energy other than
electricity.
3. Ensure the requirement of the local authorities are adhered to
concerning the discharged of exhaust air.
4. Ensure adequate room ventilation is provided when the extractor is
used in the same room as appliances supplied with energy other than
electricity.
5. Never duct into a hot air flow such as a central heating duct.
We strongly advise that all exterior outlets be fitted with a non return valve
with louvered slotting.
2. The Re-circulation Mode (Fig.2)
When there is no easy access to an outside wall, the extractor can easily be
adapted to clean air polluted by cooking smells, by using a charcoal filter
which can be purchased from directly from Caple or the retailer where you
purchased your extractor. Remember re-circulation mode cannot be used
without charcoal filters.
The charcoal filter
Filters do have a limited life. We advise you to change it when there is a
noticeable drop in performance. The intervals between changing the filter
will depend entirely upon the amount of cooking you do. But on average
they will last about 6 months.
1MINCH8 – filter code CAP20CF
2MINCH8 – filter code CAP34CF
The grease filter
The grease filter mat on model 1MINCHP8 requires replacing or
cleaning every 3 months. The filter can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
washed with a neutral detergent. To gain access to the grease filter
mat, the charcoal filter must be removed.
IMPORTANT: You should never attempt to use the extractor without
the grease filter as grease build-up could prevent the motor working
properly. Pull out the plug before changing the filters.
Operating you extractor
The motor will automatically operate by opening and closing the front
door panel as long as the switch is set accordingly. The extractor fan
has three speed settings for light, medium or heavy extraction of
cooking vapours. The different levels of extraction are numbers 1, 2
and 3 and can be recognised by the changes in noise level of the
extractor fan when operating.
To switch on the light simply move the switch to position 1.
To switch on the light simply move the switch to position 1.To switch on the light simply move the switch to position 1.
To switch on the light simply move the switch to position 1.
NOTE: The light is not
NOTE: The light is not NOTE: The light is not
NOTE: The light is not affected
affectedaffected
affected by opening or closing the front panel.
by opening or closing the front panel.by opening or closing the front panel.
by opening or closing the front panel.
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To change the charcoal filter remove the flexible wire frame and simply
replace with a new filter as shown below.
Replacing the bulb
To replace a bulb simply remove the grill and unscrew the bulb.
. .
. Replace
with one of the identical type.
NOTE: The bulb is not covered by the guarantee.
ALWAYS
ALWAYSALWAYS
ALWAYS switch off the electricity supply prior to changin
switch off the electricity supply prior to changinswitch off the electricity supply prior to changin
switch off the electricity supply prior to changing the bulb.
g the bulb.g the bulb.
g the bulb.
Electrical connection
IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IS SWITCHED
OFF BEFORE CONNECTING.
Your appliance must be connected to fixed wiring via the use of a
double pole switched fused spur outlet with at least 3 mm contact
separation, and preferably with a pilot lamp. (See technical data for
fuse rating). We strongly recommend the appliance is connected by
a qualified electrician
NOTE: The terminology “DOUBLE POLE” means that both the live
and neutral supplies are switched and disconnected at the same
time.
The terminations labelled SUPPLY are for the connection for the
internal house wiring and the terminations labelled LOAD are for
connection for the appliances.
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Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
correspond with the colours markings identifying the terminals in your spur
box, proceed as follow:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the Letter
‘L’ or coloured red.
WARNING
This appliance has such technical particulars that it belongs to Class 2
Class 2Class 2
Class 2
insulation and therefore neither wire should be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol.
Troubleshooting
The bulb does not illuminate
A replacement is probably necessary, but check first that the bulb is firmly
screwed in to its holder and switched on. If the filament is broken,
remember that the bulbs are not covered by our guarantee. Remember to
disconnect power supply before removing the bulb.
The motor is on but the fan is not as efficient as usual
Check grease filter mat. If it hasn’t been cleaned recently, It might be
clogged with grease. If the filter mat is relatively clean, check the charcoal
filter. If this hasn’t been replaced for more than six months, remove it and
insert a new one.
Works normally but cooking smells linger
If you’re using the unit in re-circulation mode, change the charcoal filter. It
is obviously past its prime.
Controls fail to switch on the motor
Check plug, socket and fuse. If these are in order and fault persists, it could
be that an accumulation of grease has impaired the efficiency of the switch
mechanism. Try rapidly moving switch on and off several times in
succession to clear grease deposit. If fault continues, call the service agent.
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The extractor does not work at all
Check your extractor is switched on at the mains. Next, check for an
unexpected power failure by switching on adjacent lights etc.
Still not working?
If, having consulted the above diagnostic chart you are still unable to
remedy the situation, please call Caple Service on 0844 800 3830.
Technical Data
Mode No.: 1MINCH8 2MINCH8
Voltage 220V~240V / 50Hz
Rotation method Single Motor Two Motor
Rated motor input power 120W 120W x 2
Illumination ≤25W ≤25W x 2
Rated input power 145W 2 0W
Suction power 210 m3/h 330 m3/h
Noise ≤52dBA ≤54dBA
Outlet diameter 120mm 120mm
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household waste and should be recycled. Please take it to your nearest
collection facility or for further details contact your local council
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