Caple ST523 User manual

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Storm Built-Under Hood
Instruction Manual
ST523 / ST853

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CONTENTS
Safety Instructions 3
Environmental Protection 7
Uses 9
Installation 10
Control Panel 13
Timing 14
Cleaning and Maintenance 15
Caple Contact Details 20

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WARNING:
-The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the appliance.
-The cooking surface and the inferior part of the cooker
hood must be at a minimum distance of 65 cm.
-The extracted air can’t be conveyed through or into
a duct used to let out fumes from appliances fed
by energy other than electric power (eg. centralized
heating, radiators, water-heaters, etc.).
-To evacuate the air outlet, please comply with the
pertaining rules given by competent authorities.
-Provide the room with an adequate aeration when a
cooker hood and appliances fed by energy other than
electric power (gas, oil, or coal stoves, etc.) are used
simultaneously. The cooker hood, when evacuating the
extracted air, could generate a negative pressure in
the room which can’t exceed the limit of 0.04 mbar, in
order to avoid the suck of exhausts deriving from the
heat source. Therefore the room should be provided
with air-intakes to allow a constant flow of fresh air.

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-When performing the electrical connections on the
appliance, please make sure that the current tap is
provided with earth connection and that voltage values
correspond to those indicated on the rating label
placed inside the appliance itself.
-Before carrying out any cleaning or maintaining
operations, the appliance needs to be removed from
the electric grid. If the appliance is not provided with a
non-separable flexible cable and plug, or with another
device ensuring omnipolar disconnections from the
grid, with an opening distance between the contacts of
at least 3 mm, then such disconnecting devices must
be supplied within the fixed installation.
-If the fixed appliance is endowed with a supply cord
and a plug, the appliance has to be put in a place
where the plug can be reached easily.
-The use of materials which can burst into flames
should be avoided in close proximity of the appliance.
When frying, please pay particular attention to fire risk
due to oil grease. Being highly inflammable, fried oil
is especially dangerous. Do not use uncovered electric
grills.In order to avoid possible fire risk, all instructions
for grease-filter cleaning and for removing eventual
grease deposits should be strictly followed.
-This appliance complies with all relevant local
and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use
can, however, lead to personal injury and damage
to property.

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-The cooker hood is not intended for outdoor use.
-It must only be used as a domestic appliance to extract
vapours and remove odours from cooking. Any other
usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could
be dangerous.
-Where a recirculation cooker hood is fitted above a gas
hob, please ensure that there is an adequate supply of
fresh air into the room in which it is installed. Please
seek the advice of a qualified gas fitter (e.g. GasSafe in
the UK) if necessary.
-Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from
the cooker hood unless they are constantly supervised.
-Children 8 years and older may only use the
cooker hood unsupervised if they have been shown
how to use it safely and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
-The electrical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential
that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any
doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a
qualified electrician.
-Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity
supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance.
-The cooker hood can get very hot during cooking due
to heat rising from the hob.

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-Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the
cooker hood has cooled down.
APPROPRIATE USE:
-This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
› Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments.
› Farm Houses.
› By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments.
› Bed and breakfast type environments.

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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.
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.
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).
UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all
applicable legislation.

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TECHNICAL FICHE
This appliance conforms to all current and applicable energy regulations. To view the Technical
Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our
website www.caple.co.uk.

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USES
The appliance is already arranged both for re-circulation and ducted installation.
› In Recirculation mode (Fig.1), the air and fumes conveyed by the appliance are cleaned both
by a grease filter and by an active charcoal filter, and put again into circulation through the
hole made in the top of the cabinet.
› In ducted mode (Fig.2), fumes are directly conveyed outside, through an evacuation duct
connected from the extractor to the outside. Both charcoal filter and air deflector are not
necessary in this case.
FIG.6
FIG.7
FIG.8
5
13
12
3
FIG.3
FIG.6
FIG.7
FIG.8
Fig.1. Fig.2.

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INSTALLATION
Before installing the appliance, make sure that none of the parts are damaged in any way. In
case of damaged parts, contact your retailer and do not proceed with installation.
Read all of the following instructions with care before installing the appliance:
› If venting the hood, use an air outlet pipe of the shortest possible length.
› Limit the number of pipe bends.
› Use a duct of recognised and approved material.
› Avoid any abrupt changes of direction and use a duct with a diameter of 150mm constant
over the entire length.
NOTE:
For more information on venting, please see our ‘Extraction & Ventilation guide’ available at
www.caple.co.uk
ATTENTION: AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO PERFORM THE INSTALLATION.
Before installing the appliance, in order not to damage the appliance itself, the metal grease
filter should be removed. This can be removed by pushing the special filter handle toward the
back side of the cooker hood and pulling it downwards so to unfasten it from its slot (Fig.3).
FIG.6
FIG.7
FIG.8
5
13
12
3
FIG.3
FIG.6
FIG.7
FIG.8
FIG.3

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› Make a cut-out in the bottom of the cabinet
which is suitable to hold the appliance in
position (Fig.4).
› Prepare the power supply.
› Create a hole for air evacuation.
› Adjust the position of the stop side-springs
using the appropriate screws, according to the
thickness of the board the appliance will be
fixed to (Fig.5).
› Insert the appliance into the hole made in the
cabinet until the stop click of the side springs is
heard and the appliance is locked in position.
› Insert the screws provided into the holes inside
the appliance to secure it completely (Fig.6).
› Make a cut-out in the bottom of the cabinet which is suitable to
hold the appliance in position (Fig.4).
› Prepare the power supply.
›Create a hole for air evacuation.
›Adjust the position of the stop side-springs using the appropriate
screws, according to the thickness of the board the appliance will
be fixed to (Fig.5).
› Insert the appliance into the hole made in the cabinet until the
stop click of the side springs is heard and the appliance is locked
in position.
›Insert the screws provided into the holes inside the appliance to
secure it completely (Fig.6).
FIG.4
FIG.5FIG.6
DUCTED VERSION
› Connect the flange to the air evacuation hole with appropriate ducting.
›Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
RECIRCULATING VERSION
› Connect the flange with appropriate ducting to convey the air to the top of the cabinet.
›Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
WARNING:
Before connecting the flexible exhausting pipe to the motor, make sure the stop valve, which is on the air outlet of the motor,
can open and close freely.
ST523 = 501mm
ST853 = 835mm
› Make a cut-out in the bottom of the cabinet which is suitable to
hold the appliance in position (Fig.4).
› Prepare the power supply.
›Create a hole for air evacuation.
›Adjust the position of the stop side-springs using the appropriate
screws, according to the thickness of the board the appliance will
be fixed to (Fig.5).
› Insert the appliance into the hole made in the cabinet until the
stop click of the side springs is heard and the appliance is locked
in position.
›Insert the screws provided into the holes inside the appliance to
secure it completely (Fig.6).
FIG.4
FIG.5FIG.6
DUCTED VERSION
› Connect the flange to the air evacuation hole with appropriate ducting.
›Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
RECIRCULATING VERSION
› Connect the flange with appropriate ducting to convey the air to the top of the cabinet.
›Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
WARNING:
Before connecting the flexible exhausting pipe to the motor, make sure the stop valve, which is on the air outlet of the motor,
can open and close freely.
ST523 = 501mm
ST853 = 835mm
WARNING:
Before connecting the flexible exhausting pipe to the motor, make sure the stop valve, which is
on the air outlet of the motor, can open and close freely.
The cooker hood should be placed at a minimum distance of 65-76cm above the hob. It is the
manufacturer of the hob who determines the clearance required and the clearance quoted by
the hob manufacturer must be followed. In the absence of any instructions supplied with a gas
hob the minimum distance between the hob and the hood must be at least 760mm.

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DUCTED VERSION
› Connect the flange to the air evacuation hole with appropriate ducting.
› Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
RECIRCULATING VERSION
› Connect the flange with appropriate ducting to convey the air to the top of the cabinet.
› Connect the appliance to the electrical mains through the supply cord.
REAR DUCTED VERSION
› To duct the appliance to the rear, remove the 18 screws from the motor support.
› Take the metal support and motor out (Fig.11).
› Rotate the motor to have the air outlet on the rear side and then fix the screws previously
removed (Fig.12).
CONTROL PANEL
A: Light switch on/off
B: Motor switch - speed 1 / OFF
C: Motor switch - speed 2
D: Motor switch - speed 3
E: Motor switch - speed 4
F: 10-minute timer
REAR DUCTED VERSION
› To duct the appliance to the rear, remove the 18 screws from the motor support.
›Take the metal support and motor out (Fig.11).
›Rotate the motor to have the air outlet on the rear side and then fix the screws
previously removed (Fig.12).
FIG.11 FIG.12

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CONTROL PANEL
A. Light switch on/off
B. Motor switch - speed 1 / OFF
C. Motor switch - speed 2
D. Motor switch - speed 3
E. Motor switch - speed 4
F. 10-minute timer
A B C D E
CONTROL PANEL
A: Light switch on/off
B: Motor switch - speed 1 / OFF
C: Motor switch - speed 2
D: Motor switch - speed 3
E: Motor switch - speed 4
F: 10-minute timer
REAR DUCTED VERSION
› To duct the appliance to the rear, remove the 18 screws from the motor support.
›Take the metal support and motor out (Fig.11).
›Rotate the motor to have the air outlet on the rear side and then fix the screws
previously removed (Fig.12).
FIG.11 FIG.12
F

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TIMING
› This product is equipped with intelligent electronics which include a timer device for speed
controls when the air capacity exceeds 650m³/h. Internal motor models, with maximum air
capacity higher than 650m³/h, are equipped with a timer device that automatically switches
the speed from 4th to 3rd speed, after 5 minutes operation.
› External motor models are equipped with remote motors that, as for internal motor
versions, include a timer device that switches down the speed when it exceeds 650 m³/h.
(See External Motors Instructions). Remote motors, whose air capacity exceeds 650m³/h
at both 4th and 3rd speed, will have the following by default timer control functions: The
speed is automatically switched from 4th to 2nd speed, after 6 minutes operation.
› If the appliance is working at 3rd speed, it is automatically switched to 2nd speed, after
7 minutes operation. Operation speeds can also be changed during operation. The energy
consumption of the appliance in standby mode is lower than 0.5W.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
› Accurate maintenance guarantees good functioning and long lasting performance.
› Particular care must be made when handling the grease filter panel. It can be removed
by pushing its handle toward the back-side of the cooker hood and turning the filter
downwards so to unfasten it from its slot (Fig.3). To insert the filter just perform the
opposite operation.
› After 30 hours of use, the control panel will signal the saturation of the grease filter by
illuminating all the buttons. Press the timer button
>After 30 hours of use, the control panel will signal the saturation of the grease filter by illuminating all the
buttons. Press the timer button to reset.
>The grease filter needs cleaning regularly by hand or in the dishwasher, at least every two months or more
depending on use.
NOTE:
If washing the grease filter in the dishwasher, wash separately to prevent food particles becoming trapped in the
filter mesh.
to reset.
› The grease filter needs cleaning regularly by hand or in the dishwasher, at least every two
months or more depending on use.
NOTE:
If washing the grease filter in the dishwasher, wash separately to prevent food particles
becoming trapped in the filter mesh.
› When the appliance is used in recirculating mode, the active charcoal filter (Fig.7) needs to
be periodically replaced. The charcoal filter can be removed by removing the grease filter
first (Fig.3), and by pulling its special plastic tongue until it is unfastened from its slot.
Reinsert the charcoal filter by performing the opposite operation.
› The active charcoal filter will need replacing depending on the use, but at least every six
months. To purchase replacement charcoal filters (ST523: 2 x CAP54CF,
ST853: 2 x CAP65CF) please visit www.caple.co.uk.

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REPLACEMENT OF THE LED LIGHT BAR:
Disconnect the extractor from the electrical supply. Using an appropriate tool, remove the LED
bar from its seat (Fig. 9), disconnect it from the appliance using the appropriate connector then
substitute it with a LED bar with same characteristics and install the light bar back into its seat.
FIG. 9

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› To clean the appliance itself, tepid water and neutral detergent are recommended, while
abrasive products should be avoided. For steel appliances specialised detergents are
recommended (please follow the instructions indicated on the product itself to obtain the
desired results).
› If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:
To uninstall the appliance from the cabinet, remove the fixing screws using a screwdriver,
remove the grease filters and the active charcoal filter if they have been fitted. Press on the
small handle of the springs (inside the appliance) with the necessary force to unhook the
appliance from the cabinet.
FIG.3
FIG.7
FIG.8
FIG.3
FIG.6
FIG.8
FIG.3 FIG.7

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REMOVING THE OIL CATCHER:
After having removed the grease filters and the
charcoal filters, please hold the oil tank up by one
hand and loosen the three handles by the other
hand (Fig.8). Then let the tank slide downwards
taking care to avoid spilling any oil.
FIG.8
REMOVING THE OIL CATCHER:
After having removed the grease filters and the charcoal filters, please hold the oil tank up
by one hand and loosen the three handles by the other hand (Fig.8). Then let the tank slide
downwards taking care to avoid spilling any oil.

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