C O N T E N T S Introduction Safety Instructions Environmental Protection Warranty Product Description Using your Ceramic Hob Cooking Guidelines Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Technical Specification Caple Contact Information Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple ceramic hob. We recommend that you take some time to read this instruction manual in order to fully understand how to correctly install and operate it.
- Take care - panel edges are sharp. Failure to do so may result in injury or cuts. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read these instructions carefully before installing or using this appliance. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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(wall switch) and contact a qualified technician. - Switch the hob off at the wall before cleaning or maintenance. - Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously injure user. Instruction manual C894C 5 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S - Never leave the appliance unattended when in use as pans may boil over which may result in smoking or grease spills that may ignite. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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- Do not place or drop heavy objects on your hob. - Do not stand on your hob. - Do not use pans with jagged edges or drag pans across the surface as this can scratch the glass. Instruction manual C894C 7 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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- Do not use scourers or any other harsh abrasive cleaning agents to clean your hob, as these can scratch glass. - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Caple service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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- Do not steam clean. - The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. Instruction manual C894C 9 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
U K C A D E C L A R AT I O N S O F C O N F O R M I T Y This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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.
C O N T R O L PA N E L 1. ON/OFF control 2. Power / Timer regulating controls 3. Heating zone selection controls 4. Timer control 5. Keylock control Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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› Make sure the controls are always clean, dry, and that there is no object (e.g. a utensil or a cloth) covering them. Even a thin film of water may make the controls difficult to operate. Instruction manual C894C 13 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Always lift pans off the ceramic hob – do not slide, or they may scratch the glass. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
If you do not choose a heat setting within 1 minute, the ceramic hob will automatically switch off. You will need to start again at step 1. tically You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking. Instruction manual C894C 15 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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P O W E R L E V E L D E FA U LT W O R K I N G T I M E R ( H O U R ) Instruction manual C894C 17 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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flash for 5 seconds. A buzzer will sounds for 30 seconds and the timer indicator will show “ ” when the timer has finished. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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The red dot next to power level indicator will illuminate indicating that zone is selected. When cooking timer expires, the corresponding cooking zone will be switched off automatically. Instruction manual C894C 19 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
Take care when frying as the oil and fat heat up very quickly, particularly if you’re using PowerBoost. At extremely high temperatures oil and fat will ignite spontaneously and this presents a serious fire risk. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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5. Stir-fry the vegetables. When they are hot but still crisp, turn the cooking zone to a lower setting, return the meat to the pan and add your sauce. 6. Stir the ingredients gently to make sure they are heated through. 7. Serve immediately. Instruction manual C894C 21 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Slow warming Reheating 3 - 4 Rapid simmering Cooking rice 5 - 6 Pancakes Sautéing 7 - 8 Cooking pasta Stir-frying Searing Bringing soup to the boil Boiling water Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
4. Wipe the area completely dry with a control area dry before turning the hob back on. paper towel. 5. Switch the power to the hob back on. Instruction manual C894C 23 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
Some pans make construction of your cookware (layers crackling or ` This is normal for cookware and does not indicate a fault. of different metals clicking noises. vibrating differently). Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
50mm min The ceramic hob can be used on the table top of cabinet. The ceramic hob should be placed horizontally. As shown below: 50mm min 50mm min Instruction manual C894C 25 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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There are ventilation holes around the outside of the hob. YOU MUST ensure these holes are not blocked by the worktop when you place the hob in position. The rear wall, adjacent and surrounding surfaces must be able to withstand an temperature of 90°C. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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› If the hob is installed above a drawer or cupboard space, a thermal protection barrier is installed below the base of the hob. › The isolating switch must be easily accessible by the customer. Instruction manual C894C 27 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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› This hob can be connected only to a supply with system independence no more than 0.427 ohm. In case necessary, please consult your supply authority for system impedance information. Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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Under any circumstances, the brackets cannot touch with the inner surfaces of the worktop after installation (see picture). This will ensure the hob is properly secured to the underside ℃ of the work surface. Instruction manual C894C 29 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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› The cable must be checked regularly and only replaced by a properly qualified person. lace The bottom surface and the power cord of the hob are not accessible after installation. ℃ Instruction manual C894C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
Supply Voltage 220-240V~ 50 or 60Hz Installed Electric Power 2700 - 3300 W Product Size D×W×H(mm) 288 X 520 X 55 Building-in Dimensions A×B (mm) 272 X 494 Instruction manual C894C 31 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference...
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