Caple C981G User manual
Gas on Glass Hob
Instruction Manual
C981G & C1081G
Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www.caple.co.uk
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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Warnings 3
Environmental Protection 10
Warranty 11
Parts of the Appliance 12
Using the Burners 13
Using your Gas Hob 14
Cleaning and Maintenance 21
Troubleshooting 22
Installation 24
Electrical Connection 28
Technical Specification 36
Caple Contact Details 40
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple hob.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this
instruction 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.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple 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. For installation, please
read the installation section. Read all the safety
instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
Please read this instruction manual carefully
before installing and using the appliance.
This manual must be kept in easy reach of the
appliance for future consultation. If this appliance
is sold or transferred to another user, please give
this manual to the new user so that they can
learn how to use it correctly and be aware of the
various warnings.
This is a Class 3 appliance designed for home use.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before
installing and using the appliance.
This manual must be kept in easy reach of the appliance
for future consultation. If this appliance is sold or
transferred to another user, please give this manual to the
new user so that they can learn how to use it correctly and
be aware of the various warnings.
This is a Class 3 appliance designed for home use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety is important to us. Please read this information
before using your hob.
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
-Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply
before carrying out any work or maintenance on it.
-Connection to a good earth wiring system is mandatory.
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-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
-If you choose to use a ceramic hob scraper, the razor blade
is exposed when the safety cover is retracted. Use with
extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of
children.
-Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
-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 combustible materials or products should be placed on
this appliance at any time.
-Please make this information available to the person
responsible for installing the appliance.
-In order to avoid a hazard, this appliance must be installed
according to these instructions.
-This appliance is to be installed correctly and earthed only
by a suitably qualified person.
-This appliance should be connected to a circuit which
incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection
from the power supply.
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-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 the wall before cleaning or
maintenance.
-Failure to follow this advice could be fatal or seriously injure
user.
HOT SURFACE HAZARD
-During use, accessible parts of this appliance will become hot
enough to cause burns.
-Do not let your body, clothing or any item other than suitable
cookware contact the glass until the surface is cool.
-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 result in burns and scalds.
CUT HAZARD
-The razor sharp blade of a hob scraper is exposed when the
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safety cover is retracted. Use with extreme care and always
store safely and out of reach of children.
-Failure to use caution could result in serious injury or cuts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-Never leave the appliance unattended when in use as pans
may boil over which may result in smoking or grease spills
that may ignite.
-Never use your appliance as a work or storage surface.
-Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
-After use, always turn off the cooking zones and the hob as
described in this manual (i.e. by using the touch controls).
-Do not allow children to play, sit, stand, or climb on the
appliance.
-Do not store children’s toys in cabinets above the appliance
to avoid the risk of children climbing on the hob as this
could result in serious injury.
-Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must be
supervised and given appropriate instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
-Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specific instructions are detailed in the manual. All other
servicing should be done by a qualified technician.
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-Do not leave children alone or unattended in the kitchen
when the hob is in use.
-Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the hob.
-Do not place or drop heavy objects on your hob.
-Do not stand on your hob.
-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.
-This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
› 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.
WARNING
-The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
-Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
-Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
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-This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe 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.
-Before carrying out maintenance or cleaning operations,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply and allow
it to cool.
-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 not store items on the cooking surfaces.
-If the glass/ceramic surface is cracked it can expose live
parts, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
-Do not steam clean.
-The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system.
-Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the
type stated on the rating label.
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-Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution
conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
-Before powering the appliance, ensure that it is properly
adjusted for the type of gas available (see “installation”).
-It should be installed and connected in accordance with
current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
-Ensure air is able to circulate around gas appliances.
Insufficient ventilation will lead to depletion of the oxygen
in the air in the place of installation.
-In case of intense or prolonged use of the appliance, it may
be necessary to increase ventilation, for example by opening
a window or increasing the power of extractor fans, if
present.
-Combustion products must be expelled from the place of
installation through an extractor hood or extractor fan (see
“Installation”).
-For any replacements or alterations that may be required,
contact Caple Service and use original spare parts only.
IMPORTANT:
The rating label, with the serial number, is affixed to the
underside of the hob.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. This appliance is
marked according to the European directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be 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 all applicable
legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all
applicable legislation.
TECHNICAL FICHE
This appliance conforms to all current and applicable energy regulations. To view the Technical
Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our website
www.caple.co.uk
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