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Ceramic hob 

instruction manual

C815C

Summary of Contents for C815C

Page 1: ...Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www caple co uk Ceramic hob instruction manual C815C ...

Page 2: ... for future reference 2 CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 9 WARRANTY 9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 CONTROL PANEL 11 USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB 14 COOKING GUIDELINES TIPS 18 INSTALLATION 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 ...

Page 3: ...arth wiring system is mandatory Alterations to the domestic wiring system must only be made by a qualified electrician Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously injure the user CUT HAZARD 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 No combustib...

Page 4: ... disconnection from the power supply Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not cook on a broken or cracked hob If the hob surface should break or crack switch the appliance off immediately at the main power supply wall switch and contact a qualified technician Switch the hob off at ...

Page 5: ...item other than suitable cookware contact the ceramic glass until the surface is cool Metallic objects such as knives forks spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface Keep children away from appliance Handles of saucepans may be hot to touch Check saucepan handles do not overhang other cooking zones that are on Keep handles out of reach of children Failure to follow this advice could ...

Page 6: ...the appliance Do not store childrens toys in cabinets above the appliance to avoid the risk of children climbing on the hob as this could result in serious injury Do not leave children alone or unattended in the kitchen when the hob is in use Persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must be supervised and given appropriate instruction concern...

Page 7: ...ts 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 This product is not designed for commercial use it is a household appliance only It is not intended to be used in Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Bed and breakfast type environments By client...

Page 8: ...way and understand the hazards involved Children should not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e g with a lid or a fire blanket Danger of fire do n...

Page 9: ...carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with a...

Page 10: ...ion manual in order to fully understand how to correctly install and operate your hob For installation please read the installation section Read all the safety instructions carefully before using your hob and keep this instruction manual for future reference PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Top view 1 Max 1200W zone 2 Max 1800W zone 3 Max 1200W zone 4 Max 1800W zone 5 Ceramic glass top 6 ON OFF 7 Control panel...

Page 11: ...1 ON OFF control 2 Power controls 3 Keylock control 4 Timer controls WORKING PRINCIPLE This ceramic hob directly applies resistance wire heating to the bottom of the pan The power output can be adjusted using the power controls on the control panel Refer to the USING YOUR CERAMIC HOB section page 14 ...

Page 12: ... our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice USING THE TOUCH CONTROLS Use the ball of your finger not the tip You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered Make sure the controls are always clean and 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 Using the touch contro...

Page 13: ...re with jagged edges or a curved base Make sure that the base of your pan is smooth sits flat against the glass and is the same size as the cooking zone Always centre your pan on the cooking zone Always lift pans off the ceramic hob do not slide or they may scratch the glass ...

Page 14: ... zone are clean and dry Select a heat setting by touching the or controls 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 You can modify the heat setting at any time during cooking WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING Turn the cooking zone off by scrolling down to or touching and together You can turn the whole hob ...

Page 15: ...ols Make sure the hob is turned on Touch and hold the keylock control for 5 seconds OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION A temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the hob When an excessive temperature is sensed the hob will automatically stop the operation RESIDUAL HEAT WARNING When the hob has been operating for some time there will be some residual heat The letter appears to warn you not to to...

Page 16: ...ng any cooking zone Touch the or controls of the timer The minute minder indicator will flash Set the time by touching the or control of the timer Touch the or control of the timer once to decrease or increase the time by 1 minute Touch and hold the or control of the timer to decrease or increase the time by 10 minutes If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes the timer will automatically return to 0...

Page 17: ...me will decrease or increase by 10 minutes If the setting time exceeds 99 minutes the timer will automatically return to 0 If you touch the and together this will cancel the timer and it will display in the minute display When the time is set it will begin to count down immediately The display will show the remaining time and the timer indicator will flash for 5 seconds The red dot next to the pow...

Page 18: ...ender stews because the flavours develop without the food being overcooked Also you should cook egg based and flour thickened sauces below boiling point Some tasks including cooking rice by the absorption method may require a setting higher than the lowest setting to ensure the food is cooked properly in the time recommended SEARING STEAK To cook juicy flavoursome steaks 1 Stand the meat at room t...

Page 19: ...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 HEAT SETTINGS The settings below are guidelines only The exact setting will depend on several factors including your cookware and the amount you are cooking Experiment with the hob to find the settings that best suit you Heat setting S...

Page 20: ...at least 30mm Please select heat resistant work surface material to avoid deformation caused by the heat radiation from the hob See below L mm W mm H mm D mm A mm B mm X mm 590 520 55 51 564 494 50 min WARNING Always ensure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not blocked Ensure the ceramic hob is in good working order See below A mm B mm C mm D E 760 50 min 20 min Air intak...

Page 21: ... must be of an approved type and provide a 3mm air gap contact separation in all poles or in all active phase conductors if the local wiring rules allow for this variation of the requirements The isolating switch must be easily accessible to the customer once the hob is installed Consult local building authorities and by laws if in doubt regarding installation Use heat resistant and easy to clean ...

Page 22: ...never conduct the operation by yourself 2 The ceramic hob must not be mounted to cooling equipment dishwashers and rotary dryers 3 The hob must be installed such that better heat radiation can be ensured to enhance its reliability 4 The wall and induced heating zone above the work surface must withstand heat 5 To avoid any damage the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat 6 A steam ...

Page 23: ...nnected directly to the mains by single phase electrical connection as shown below If the cable is damaged or needs replacing this should be done by an after sales technician using the correct tools If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains supply an omnipolar circuit breaker must be installed with a minimum gap of 3mm between the contacts The installer must ensure that the correct...

Page 24: ... or razor blade scraper suitable for ceramic glass hobs but beware of hot cooking zone surfaces 1 Switch the power to the hob off at the wall 2 Hold the blade or utensil at a 30 angle and scrape the soiling or spill over to a cool area of the hob 3 Clean the soiling or spill up with a dish cloth or paper towel 4 Follow steps 2 to 4 for Everyday soiling on glass above Remove melts and sugary food o...

Page 25: ...s are difficult to operate There may be a slight film of water over the controls or you may be using the tip of your finger when touching the controls Make sure the touch control area is dry and use the ball of your finger when touching the controls The glass is being scratched Rough edged cookware Unsuitable abrasive scourer or cleaning products being used Use cookware with a flat and smooth base...

Page 26: ...Instruction manual C815C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference 26 Notes ...

Page 27: ...Instruction manual C815C Please keep this instruction manual for future reference 27 Notes ...

Page 28: ...Please keep this instruction manual for future reference Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DW t 0117 938 7420 e service caple co uk www caple co uk ...

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