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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l D D 9 0 3 B K & D D 5 2 2 B K Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www.caple.co.uk...
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Safety Instructions and Warnings Dimensions Installation Grease Filter Removal, Installing the Activated Charcoal Filter Electrical Connection Operating the Downdraft Extractor Cleaning the Extractor Troubleshooting Aftersales Service Caple Contact Details Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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To ensure that you get the best results from your new 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.
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- Do not ever change or try to change the characteristics of this appliance. This would be a danger. Repairs must be performed only by a Caple approved engineer. - Always disconnect the hood before carrying out cleaning or maintenance operations.
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› 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. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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There must be a minimum space of 50mm between the edge of a gas hob and the downdraft frame. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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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.
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D D 9 0 3 B K DD903BK DD903BK LOWER AIR OUTLET BACK AIR OUTLET LOWER AIR OUTLET BACK AIR OUTLET DD522BK D D 5 2 2 B K DD522BK Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Downdraft and the ones of hob Fig. 2 are compatible with the cabinet so that the installation can be carried out properly. Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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For the DD522BK if the structure of the cabinet does not allow to use the brackets in fig. 2, it is possible to use the alternative brackets, as in figure 13. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 3 Fig. 13 Fig. 5 Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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DDMEXT21 & DDMEXT30 - Figure 9 &11 DDMEXT28 - Figure 10 & 12. Fig. 9 DD903BK Fig. 11 DD522BK with DDMEXT21 or DDMEXT30 Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Fig. 10 DD903BK with DDMEXT28 plinth motor Fig. 12 DD522BK with DDMEXT28 plinth motor Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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7. Then fit the air outlet ducts between the external motor and the product. Select the air outlet among the two available options and fit the adaptor supplied with the appliance. DD903BK: If you intend to use the rear air exit, you will first have to remove the flange from product, install the product in the furniture then restore the flange as shown in fig.
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The downdraft can be installed in this mode with outside discharge of extracted air: in this case it is necessary to connect the ducting channel to the outside wall (ducting pipes are not supplied with this product). Fig. 9 Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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2 x CAP66CF charcoal filters are required for the DD903BK 1 x CAP72CF charcoal filter is required for the DD522BK. These can be purchased directly from www.caple.co.uk or by calling our sales office on 0117 938 1900. Air recycled through the charcoal filters is recirculated back into the room via a 5mm ventilation slot in the kitchen plinth (fig 8a) or a plinth grill (fig 8b).
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Follow these steps in reverse order to insert the active charcoal filter. N OT E : To maintain effective use of your downdraft, the charcoal filter should be replaced at least every 6 months. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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The appliance must be fed through a differential protection device (RCD), with a nominal residual current not exceeding 30mA. If the power cord is damaged, call Caple Service to avoid any risk. W A R N I N G The downdraft connection to the electrical network must be carried out only by professional and qualified technicians.
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Check that: › Power is enough. › Feeder lines (mains) are in good condition. › The cable diameter complies with installation regulations. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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90° and the motor is activated at the second speed. WA R N I N G : The product DD522BK allows the opening of the glass top only by 90° (no 45° opening is possible). Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
Warning: The product DD522BK allows the opening of the glass top only by 90° (no 45° opening is possible). Fig.8 Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Follow these steps in reverse order to insert the active charcoal filter. Replace the used charcoal filter on an average of every six months. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
» The non-return valves of the suctioning unit are free to rotate. The downdraft stops in the middle of Check that: operation. » There is not a power outage. » The omnipolar device has not tripped. Instruction manual DD903BK & DD522BK Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Any maintenance operation on your appliance should be carried out by: › Either your retailer; › A Caple approved engineer, or similarly qualified personnel. If a problem still persists and further assistance is required, please contact our Caple after sales team on: T - 0117 938 7420 E - service@caple.co.uk...
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Caple Service T: 0117 938 1900 Fourth Way E: service@caple.co.uk Avonmouth www.caple.co.uk Bristol BS11 8DW...
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