Caple AS611 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Safety precautions 5
Environmental protection 9
Instructions for installation 10
Operating instructions 17
Care and maintenance 20
Troubleshooting 23
Guarantee and servicing 24
Caple Service contact details 28
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this Caple extractor hood.
To ensure that you get the best results from your
new extractor, we strongly suggest that you read
this instruction manual thoroughly before use. If
treated with care, your Caple extractor should give
you years of trouble-free use.
To register ownership, please ensure you complete
and return the guarantee card supplied with the
appliance or visit www.caple.co.uk and register
here.
This instruction manual is designed to provide you
with all the required information related to the
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.
This hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours
from the kitchen; it is not intended to extract steam.
In order to operate the unit correctly and safely,
please read this instruction manual carefully before
installation and use.
The cooker hood uses high quality materials and is
made with a streamlined design. Equipped with an
electric motor and centrifugal fan, it provides strong
extraction with low noise. It also features non-stick
grease filters and an easy installation.
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IMPORTANT
This appliance must only be used for the purpose
it is intended. Other types of use are not permitted
and may prove dangerous. Caple will not be held
liable for any damage caused by the incorrect use of
the appliance.
Do not use any accessories or attachments not
recommended by Caple as this may result in fire,
electric shock or injury.
To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to
persons, do not immerse cords or plugs in water or
any other liquid.
Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
Never pull the power cable as you could damage it.
If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair it.
Isolate it from the mains electric supply and contact
Caple Service either by phone [phone] or
email [email protected].
Keep all packaging (including plastic bags,
polystyrene foam etc) out of the reach and away
from children.
Do not rest large or unstable objects on any part of
the appliance.
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IMPORTANT
Caple cannot be held responsible for injuries or
losses caused by incorrect use or installation of
this product. Please note that Caple reserve the
right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse
of the appliance. Under no circumstances should
any external covers be removed for servicing or
maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Never let children operate the machine.
- The cooker hood is for home use only, not suitable
for barbecuing, restaurants or other commercial
purposes.
- The cooker hood and its filter should be cleaned
regularly in order to keep in good working
condition.
- Clean the cooker hood according to the
instruction manual to reduce the risk of fire.
- When using a gas hob, do not leave naked flames
under the extractor.
- Before connecting this appliance check that the
power supply cord is not damaged.
- If the room where the hood is to be used contains
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a fuel burning appliance such as a central
heating boiler then its flue must be of the sealed
or balanced flue type. If other types of flue or
appliances are fitted ensure that there is an
adequate supply of air to the room.
- The air must not be discharged into a flue that
is used for exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
- Regulations concerning the discharge of air have
to be conformed to.
- Do not flambé under the cooker hood.
- Never leave frying pans unattended during use as
over-heated fats and oils may catch fire.
- To ensure the best performance, we recommend
switching on the extractor 15 minutes before
cooking and leave it running 15 minutes after.
This will ensure that the air in the kitchen is being
circulated before cooking commences and the air
is being cleaned after cooking has finished.
- The performance of your extractor will vary
depending on a number of factors. These include
type of extraction, room volume, length of
ducting, ventilation available and the cleanliness of
the filters.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
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or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance must not be made
by children without supervision.
- Never immerse the appliance in water.
- This product is not designed for commercial use, it is
a household appliance only. It is not intended to be
used in:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments,
- Bed and breakfast type environments,
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments.
- To avoid all risk, if the power cable is damaged,
it must only be replaced by a Caple appointed
engineer.
- Appliances can be used by 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
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the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
- Children must not play with this appliance.
- When not in use and before cleaning, always
isolate the appliance from the electrical supply.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
- Only plug this unit into a properly earthed outlet.
If in doubt seek advice from a suitably qualified
engineer.
- Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
- This appliance must be connected to the mains
by a competent person. We recommend that the
appliance is connected by a qualified electrician
who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C who will
comply with the I.E.E and local regulations.
Electrical information can be found on the rating
plate.
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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 2002/96/EC 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.
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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).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Before you start
- The cooker hood conforms to related appliances standards. Please check your
local building codes for any additional requirements.
- The appliance has been manufactured as class I, therefore earthed connection is
necessary. The cooker hood must be installed so that the plug is easily accessible.
- For ease of installation, the light assembly should be fitted using a magnetic
screwdriver before the hood is installed on the wall.
- The plastic cover is to protect the light assembly in transit. Once the light is fitted
to the hood, the plastic cover is easily removed by slackening the screws and
pulling the cover off.
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