10 Disposal........................19 1. Introduction General This is the user manual for your Thetford cooker and supports the following models: Caprice MK3 SOH44 Read the safety instructions and information on use and maintenance of the appliance carefully before continuing. This will enable you to use the appliance safely and efficiently.
Caution Risk of moderate injury and/or damage. Attention. Important information. Note. Additional information. Video. Additional instruction video available. 2. Gas leaks As soon as you smell gas: ■ Ensure that all burners are TURNED OFF. ■ Extinguish all naked lights and DO NOT smoke. ■...
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■ Use the appliance for cooking only and not for anything else, for example room heating. This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper use or incorrect setting of the controls. ■...
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■ DO NOT allow children to play with the appliance. ■ DO NOT allow children to clean or maintain this equipment unattended. ■ The appliance and accessible parts become HOT, when in use. Young children should be kept away! Gas hob burners Risk of serious injury through burning, explosion, clamping, electrocution, suffocation and poisoning or damage to the product.
Grills and ovens Risk of serious injury through burning, explosion, clamping, electrocution, suffocation and poisoning or damage to the product. CAUTION, hot surfaces. Refer to manual for grill operation. Grill door MUST be open when grill is in use. ■ The food shelves and trays in the appliance are hot during and after use.
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Cleaning and maintenance Risk of serious injury through burning, explosion, clamping, electrocution, suffocation and poisoning or damage to the product. ■ Before cleaning or maintenance work the appliance MUST be left to cool and be disconnected from the gas and electrical supplies. DO NOT allow oil or fat to build up on the appliance.
4. Overview SOH44 1. Glass lid 2. Pan supports 3. Gas burners 4. Spark ignition 5. Grill 6. Oven 7. Oven shelf 8. Grill pan, chrome trivet & detachable handle 9. Control panel The types of burners may vary depending on the type of appliance. Refer to Technical specifications for further details.
5. Before use Read the applicable instructions in chapter Safety first. Before using the appliance: ■ Ensure that ALL packaging materials have been removed. ■ Clean the appliance with warm water and household detergent and dry carefully with a soft cloth. ■...
6. Use Read the applicable instructions in the Safety chapter first. Use of the gas burners For the exact location of the control knobs, refer to the Overview chapter. Turning on: Indications and settings may differ per model. ■ Push and turn the control knob. ■...
Use of the grill Read the applicable instructions in the Safety chapter first. For the exact location of the control knob, refer to the Overview chapter. Turning on: Indications and settings may differ per model. ■ Open the door and push the control knob. ■...
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Use of the oven Read the applicable instructions in the Safety chapter first. For the exact location of the control knob, refer to the Overview chapter. Turning on: Indications and settings may differ per model. ■ Open the door and push in the control knob. ■...
Temperature control The temperature in the oven is controlled by a thermostatic gas tap and is variable over the range 120°C to 240°C. The table below provides a guide to the approximate temperatures at each of the shelf positions with respect to the gas mark setting. Good use can be made of the temperature variation between the shelf positions, as several dishes requiring different temperatures may be cooked at the same time.
180mm 7. Cleaning and maintenance Read the applicable instructions in chapter Safety first. Thetford recommends an annual inspection service by an approved service centre. Between annual servicing, clean the appliance after use. ■ Before cleaning or maintenance work the appliance MUST be left to cool and be disconnected from the gas and electrical supplies.
■ Use a proprietary stainless steel/glass cleaner or polish to remove superficial surface scratching. Mineral content in water (such as iron or lime scale) can affect the appearance of the metal. ■ The control knob can be removed for cleaning. The knobs are easy to replace. Storage Read the applicable instructions in chapter Safety first.
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Table 3: Dimensions and weight SOH44 Dimensions Appliance 28kg weight Grill volume Oven volume This appliance is suitable for use with LPG [Liquefied Petroleum Gas] and should not be used with any other gas. Table 4: Gas category Class 3 Appliance Gas category &...
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■ Cover pans or kettles with a lid whenever possible - this helps to retain heat. ■ DO NOT use old, damaged or distorted pans, they will reduce efficiency. ■ DO NOT preheat the oven too soon, a few minutes prior to cooking is usually enough. ■...
For more troubleshooting check the website www.thetford.com. If you cannot solve a problem, contact your delaler, an authorised local Service Centre or Thetford Customer Service in your country. Service Before any service work is started, the appliance should have been left to cool and be disconnected from both the gas and electrical supplies.
Thetford hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable Regulations, Directives and Standards. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.thetford.com. 10. Disposal Your product has been designed and manufactured with high quality ma- terials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
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