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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
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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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