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Dual Fuel Cooker CR 13400 Model: Instruction Manual I n s t r u c t i o n f o r t h e u s e - I n s t a l l a t i o n a d v i c e...
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Thank you for buying your new CAPLE cooker. To ensure that you get the best results from your new CAPLE cooker, we strongly suggest that you read this instruc- tion manual thoroughly before use. This manual contains installation advice, cleaning tips and a cooking guide, as well as other important facts about your CAPLE cooker.
Electrical Requirements WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. For your safety please read the following information: This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician according with the current local regulations and in compliance with the manufacturer instructions. The appliance must be connected to the electrical network verifying above all that the voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the specifications plate and that the cables section of the electrical plant can bear the load which is also indicated on the plate.
1 - Electrical Installation Connecting feeder cable Feeder cable section type H05RR-F To connect the feeder cable to the cooker it is necessary to: 230 V 3 x 4 mm (**) – Remove the 6 screws that hold (**) – Connection with wall box connection. shield A behind the cooker.
FOR THE INSTALLER 2 - Location The cooker must be installed by a qualified technician and in compliance with local safety standards. This cooker has class “2/1” overheating protection so that it can be installed next to a cabinet. The appliance must be kept no less than 50 mm away from any side wall which exceed the height of the hob surface (fig.
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Before installing the cooker level the appliance by screwing or unscrewing the six adjustable feet fitted below. Warning! For safety reasons unscrew the feet (from screwed posi- tion) to the maximum extent of 5 mm (fig. 2.2). Fig. 2.2 Backguard •...
Moving the cooker WARNING To move the cooker always ensure two people carry out this manoeuvre to prevent damage to the appliance (fig. 2.4). WARNING Be carefull: do not lift the cooker by the door handle (fig. 2.5). Fig. 2.4 WARNING When moving cooker to its final position DO NOT DRAG (fig.
Provision for ventilation The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with BS.5540: Part 2: 1989. All rooms require an openable window or equivalent while some rooms require a per- manent vent in addition to the openable window. The cooker should not be installed in a bed-sitting room, of volume less than 21 m Where a DOMESTIC COOKER is installed in a room or internal space, that room or internal space shall be provided with a permanent opening which communicates directly...
3 - Gas connection Gas installation Gas connection IMPORTANT NOTE The installation of the cooker to Natural Gas or LP Gas must be carried out by This appliance is supplied for use on a qualified gas engineer. Installers shall NATURAL GAS only and cannot be used take due account of the provisions of the on any other gas without modification.
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GAS CONNECTION The gas supply must be connected to the gas inlet which is located at the rear of the appliance as illustrated in the fig- ure 3.1 If the connection pipe cross the cooker, it must be positioned under the cooker rear protection (fig.
Conversion to LPG Conversion procedure Injectors replacement Select the injectors to be replaced according to the “Table for the choice of the injectors” (page 13). Injectors supplied obtained from After-Sales Service. To replace the injectors proceed as fol- lows: - Remove pan supports and burners from the cooktop.
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TABLE FOR THE CHOICE OF THE INJECTORS - Cat: 2H3+ G 30 - 28-30 mbar G 20 Reduced Nominal G 31 - 37 mbar BURNERS 20 mbar Power Power Ø injector Ø injector [kW] [kW] [1/100 mm] [1/100 mm] Auxiliary (A) 1,00 0,30 72 (X)
How To Use the Hob Burners Hob burners Each hob burner is controlled by a separate gas tap operated by a control knob (fig. 4.3) which has 3 positions marked on the knob, these are: – Symbol : tap closed (burner off) –...
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Choice of burner The burner must be chosen according to the diameter of the pans and energy required. Fig. 4.4 Burners Pan diameter Auxiliary 12 ÷ 14 cm Semi-rapid 16 ÷ 24 cm Rapid 24 ÷ 26 cm Triple-ring 26 ÷ 28 cm max 36 cm do not use pans with concave or convex bases Saucepans with handles which are excessively heavy, in relationship to the weight of...
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Correct use of triple-ring burner The flat-bottomed pans are to be placed directly onto the pan-support. To use the WOK you need to place the proper stand in order to avoid any faulty operation of the triple-ring burner (Fig. 4.5a - 4.5b). IMPORTANT: The special grille for wok pans (fig.
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5 - Ceramic griddle The griddle reaches the working temper- Use of the ceramic griddle ature very quickly and can grill any food, – Before cooking make sure that the without fat and oil, directly on the radiant radiant zone is clean. zone's glass-ceramic surface.
Tips for grilling: Cleaning the ceramic grid- – Preheat the radiant zone sufficiently to obtain quick and uniform cooking. Make sure that the cooker is switched off before cleaning it. – Do not pour water on the cooking sur- – Remove any encrustation. face when it is switched on or still hot.
6 - Multifunction electric oven (right main oven) WARNING: The door is hot, use the handle. Operating principles Heating and cooking in the MULTI- FUNCTION oven are obtained in the fol- lowing ways: a. by normal convection The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements.
Fig. 6.2 Fig. 6.1 Thermostat knob Function selector knob (fig. 6.1) (fig. 6.2) To turn on the heating elements of the Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven, set the switch knob on the desired oven for one of the following functions: program and the thermostat knob onto the desired temperature.
Hot air cooking Grilling The circular element and the fan are on. The infra-red heating element is switched The heat is diffused by forced on. The heat is diffused by radiation. convection and the temperature must be Use with the function selector knob to regulated between 50°...
Cooking Advice Maintaining temperature after cooking or slowly Sterilization heating foods Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in The upper element and the circular ele- full and hermetically sealed jars, is done ment connected in series, are switched on; in the following way: also the fan is on.
Use of the grill Simultaneous cooking of different foods Set the function selector knob to position and the thermostat knob between The MULTI-FUNCTION oven set on 50°C and 225°C maximum. position gives simultaneous Leave to warm up for approximately 5 heterogeneous cooking of different foods.
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7 - Fan electric oven (bottom left oven) General features With your new Fan oven it is possible to cook a variety of food using the 2 differ- ent cooking functions. The 2 positions, thermostatically con- trolled, are obtained by 2 heating ele- ments.
Operating principles Function selector knob (fig. 7.3) Heating and cooking in the FAN oven Rotate the knob clockwise to set the are obtained in the following ways: oven for one of the following functions: a. by forced convection A fan sucks in the air contained in the oven muffle, which sends it through the circular heating element and then Oven light...
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Cooking Advice Grilling Sterilization The infra-red heating element is switched Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in on. The heat is diffused by radiation. full and hermetically sealed jars, is done Use with the function selector knob to in the following way: position and the thermostat knob between 50°C and the 225°C position...
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Use of the grill Oven cooking Leave to warm up for approximately 5 Before introducing the food, preheat the minutes with the door closed. oven to the desired temperature. Place the food inside positioning the rack For a correct preheating operation, it is as near as possible to the grill.
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8 - Electric convection oven (top left oven) General features The convection oven is equipped with 3 electrical heating elements: – 2 elements (upper and lower) for nor- mal oven cooking – 1 grill element, on the top of the oven, for grilling which must be done with the oven door closed.
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Operating principles Traditional convection cooking Heating and cooking in the CONVEN- TIONAL oven are obtained in the follow- The upper and lower heating elements are ing ways: switched on. The heat is diffused by nat- ural convection and the temperature must a.
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Use of the grill Grilling Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed. The infra-red heating element is Place the food inside positioning the rack switched on. The heat is diffused by as near as possible to the grill. radiation.
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9 - Recommended cooking temperature Food °C °F Shelf Cooking Mark Position Time (approx) CAKES Victoria sandwich 2 or 3 20-25 mins Small cakes/buns 1 and 2 15-20 mins Maidera cake 2 or 3 20 mins 3 /4 Fruit cake hours 1 /2 Rich fruit cake...
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10 - Electronic programmer (right main oven only) The electronic programmer performs the Description of the illuminated following functions: symbols: – 24 hours clock with illuminated display AUTO - flashing - Programmer in auto- – Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes) matic position but not pro- –...
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK ELECTRONIC TIMER (fig. 10.2) The programmer is equipped with an The timer program consists only of a electronic clock with an illuminated dis- buzzer which may be set for a maximum play which indicates hours and minutes. period of 23 hours and 59 minutes. Upon immediate connection of the oven If the AUTO is flashing push the but-...
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AUTOMATIC OVEN COOKING 3. Set the temperature and the cooking program (see the relevant sections). To cook food automatically in the oven, it is necessary to: Once the oven is programmed it will 1. Set the length of the cooking time switch on automatically at the right time 2.
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At the end of the cooking, the oven and SEMI - AUTOMATIC COOKING symbol will turn off, the AUTO will This is used to switch the oven off auto- flash and a buzzer will go off which can matically after the desired cooking time be stopped by pushing any of the but- has elapsed.
11 - Cleaning and Maintenance General advice – When the appliance is not being used, it is advisable to keep the gas tap closed. – Every now and then check to make sure that the flexible tube that connects the gas line or the gas cylinder to the appliance is in perfect condition and eventually substitute it if it shows signs of wearing or damage.
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Cleaning All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water or other non- abrasive products. Dry preferably with a soft cloth. Acidic substances like lemon juice, tomato sauce, vinegar etc. can damage the enamel if left too long. Stainless steel surfaces (coated) The stainless steel front panels on this cooker (facia, oven doors, drawer) are protected...
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Burners They can be removed and washed with soapy water only. They will remain always perfect if cleaned with products used for silverware. After cleaning or wash, check that burner-caps and burner-heads are dry before placing them in the respective housings. Note: To avoid damage to the electric ignition do not use it when the burners are not in place.
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Correct replacement of the burners It is very important to check that the burner flame distributor F and the cap C has been correctly positioned (see fig. 11.1-11.2) - failure to do so can cause a poor burner flame and/or damage to the burner and hob. Check that the electrode “S”...
Assembly and dismantling Replacing the oven light of the side runner frames Before any maintenance is started involving electrical parts of the appliance, – Assemble the wire racks to the oven it must be disconnected from the power walls using the 2 screws (Fig. 11.6). supply.
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Removing the bottom left Inside of oven oven door This must be cleaned regularly. Remove and refit the side runner frames The oven door can easily be removed as described on the next chapter. as follows: With the oven warm, wipe the inside –...
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Removing the right and top left oven door The oven door can easily be removed as follows: – Open the door to the full extent (fig. 11.12a). – Open the lever “A” completely on the left and right hinges (fig. 11.12b). Fig.
NOTE: Oven bulb replacement is not covered by your guarantee. Other bulbs cannot be changed by yourself and should be replaced by an authorised CAPLE Service Engineer. Bulbs other than the oven bulb are covered by the guarantee.
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2. Right main oven only: make sure the timer control is set to the manual position, and that the oven has not been set inadvertently for an automatic or timed programme. If you are in any doubt about carrying out these checks, call the CAPLE Helpline on 0870 241 1142.
YOUR GUARANTEE CAPLE guarantees all parts of this product for one year from the date of pur- chase. During that time, should it become necessary CAPLE engineers will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear, such as lightbulbs.
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