CONTENTS Introduction Safety instructions Appliance description Operation the hob Operating the downdraft Care and maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Installation of the plinth motor Plasma Filtration Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
To ensure that you get the best results from your new induction downdraft extractor, we strongly suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. If treated with care, your Caple product 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.
Avoid boiling the pans dry as there is a risk of the pans overheating! - Do not place empty pots and pans on cooking zones which have been switched on. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Immediately switch off the appliance. Disconnect the fuse immediately and call Caple Service. - If the hob cannot be switched off due to a defect in the sensor control immediately disconnect your appliance and call Caple Service.
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- Never use the cooking zones to heat up unopened tins of food or packaging made of material compounds. The power supply may cause them to burst! Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance by the user may only be carried out by children when they are supervised. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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- Persons with cardiac pacemakers or implanted insulin pumps must make sure that their implants are not affected by the induction hob (the frequency range of the induction hob is 20-50 kHz). Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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). Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
20. Minus-/Plus+ fan key 15. Minus-/Plus Timer key 10. Power setting display 21. Fan display 16. Timer display 11. Lock key 17. Symbol egg timer 12. Pre set temperatures Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
(12) The power setting display shows the power setting which has been selected, or: Residual heat Power boost function Pan recognition Automatic boost function Stop/Pause function Keep-warm function Lock Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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The most recent setting can be recovered if the hob is switched off unintentionally. Minus -/+ Plus fan key (20) With these keys the power levels of the extractor are selected and the fan run is set. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Pressing a sensor key and keeping it pressed (for approx. See the section on Automatic boost function. See the section on Automatic boost function. ower available for 3seconds) may activate the automatic boost function A. Instruction manual DD940BK See the section on Automatic boost function.
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If a pot or pan placed on a cooking zone is smaller than the cooking zone and the pan recognition still switches on, only the amount of power needed will be supplied. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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(e.g.automatic switch-off after 99 minutes and cooking level 9 is possible). Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Please remove the item located in front of the sensor keys. To delete the symbol press the same key or switch the hob off and on. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Please keep this instruction manual for future reference manufacturers, noises may occur which are attributable to the (lowest power setting) design of these pans. Simmering Instruction manual DD940BK Simmering larger quantities or roasting unsuitable unsuitable larger pieces of meat until they are...
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- Always close cooking pots with a suitable lid. - Use the right sized pan for the quantity of food you are cooking. A large pan which is hardly filled will use up a lot of energy. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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The STOP/PAUSE function must be released in order to continue cooking at the same power level. If a timer has been set it will pause and will then continue. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
- Cooking levels of all cooking zones - Minutes and seconds of programmed timer functions - Automatic boost function - Power level Not to be restored: - Operation time limit (it is counted from 0) Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Note 3. To d Note The roast simult used in or The roast Note used in or The roast used in or Note Please keep this instruction manual for future reference The roaste used in or Instruction manual DD940BK...
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NOTE: The roaster or the pan will need to cover at least half of the cooking zones used in order to be recognised by the pan recognition device! Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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Minus key NOTE: - The minute minder remains in operation when the left or right hob is switched off. Switch the left or right hob on to adjust the time. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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- An activated lock will remain activated even if the hob is switched off. It must therefore be de-activated when cooking is re-commenced. - In the event of a power cut the lock will be cancelled, i.e. deactivated. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Powe Instruction manual DD940BK The pow cooking quickly.
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The display for this cooking zone will initially blink, after which the highestpossible power setting will be consistently displayed. Modules (power management) Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
3. B 3. B simultaneously to set the fan timer for 60 minutes. 3. By pressing again simultaneously the keys, the fan timer will switched off Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
Once cleaned, re fit to the downdraft, and re apply the glass top. Please note that some dishwasher detergents can cause the grease filter to discolour, this is normal and is not a fault. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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In time, the decoration will wear off and dark stains will appear as a result of using aggressive cleaning agents and faulty pan bases. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
Do not interfere with or try to repair the appliance; this could cause injury to persons and damage to the appliance. Always have such work done by a Caple approved engineer or similar qualified persons.
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1s and a continuous signal will sound. Connect the appliance to the appropriate power supply. An error code (ERxx or Ex) is indicated? The appliance has developed a technical defect. Please call Caple service. The pot sign appears? A cooking zone has been switched on and the hob is expecting a suitable pot or pan to be placed on the cooking zone (pan recognition).
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Please keep this instruction manual for future reference In order to better ventilate the hob, an air gap of 20 mm should be left at the front. Instruction manual DD940BK...
Mains cable available in the factory • The hob has been fitted with a • The electrical connection must be carried out by a Instruction manual DD940BK connection cable in the factory. qualified electrician who is authorised to carry out such •...
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- Full protection against accidental contact must be ensured on installation. Attention: Incorrect connection may result in the power electronics unit being destroyed. Power supply -Mains voltage: 380-415V 3N~, 50/60Hz Component rated voltage: 220-240V Fuse rating: 32amp Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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In order to avoid any risks, this must be carried out any risks, this must be carried out by the manufacturer or his Customer Service. by Caple service or an approved engineer. Electrical connections. Electrical connections...
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Briefly wipe over the surface of the hob with a sponge and soapy water and then dry with water and then dry with a clean cloth. a clean cloth. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
INSTALLATION OF THE DD940BK PLINTH MOTOR The motor supplied with your downdraft induction hob is designed to be installed below the kitchen cabinets behind the plinth. It can be used to either duct out to the outside via an external wall or recirculate the air back into the room.
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(the drawer boxes must be reduced in width to allow for the divider): full depth drawer 700 / 800 / 1000 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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200mm divider, which would allow for 800mm wide drawer boxes. These drawers would still use full width 1000mm wide drawer fronts, therefore when closed you have the appearance of a standard drawer set. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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5 meters is acceptable. Any more than this will begin to effect the efficiency of the motor. Avoid unnecessary bends, if bends are required use high efficiency corners (for example the Caple 950GL 150mm) to reduce the impact on performance. Recirculation mode The product can be recirculated by two methods:...
6 months to 5 years, 1 filter will last the equivalent of 10 without the Plasmabox. For more information on the Plasma technology please visit our website www.caple. co.uk to view our informative video, this can also be found on our YouTube channel CapleTV.
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The charcoal filter must be replaced at least every 6 months to ensure it remains effective. Replacement filters can be purchased from www.caple.co.uk or via our national sales office tel: 0117 938 1900.
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Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DW t: 0117 938 7420 e: service@caple.co.uk www.caple.co.uk Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Instruction manual DD940BK...
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