Caple C856i Instruction Manual

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Induction hob instruction manual

C856i

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CONTENTS

Safety instructions 3

Environmental protection 10

Product description 12

Using your induction hob 16

Cooking guidelines 24

Cleaning and maintenance 26

Troubleshooting 27

Installation 32

Caple Service contact details 36

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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.

- 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 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 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.

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- 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.

- Failure to install the appliance correctly could
invalidate any warranty or liability claims.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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.

HEALTH HAZARD

- This appliance complies with electromagnetic
safety standards.

- Persons with cardiac pacemakers or other electrical
implants must consult their doctor before using

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this appliance to ensure the implants will not be
affected by the electromagnetic field.

- 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 induction 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 result in burns
and scalds.

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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 leave any objects or utensils on the
appliance.

- Do not place or leave any magnetic objects (e.g.
credit cards, memory cards) or electronic devices
(e.g. computers, mobile phones, MP3 players)
near the appliance, as they may be affected by its
electromagnetic field.

- 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 rely on the pan
detection feature to turn off the cooking zones
when pans are removed.

- Do not allow children to play, sit, stand, or climb
on 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

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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 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.

- 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 pans with jagged edges or drag pans
across the surface as this can scratch the glass.

- 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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- 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 clients in hotels, motels and other
residential 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.

- 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.

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WARNING:

- 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 remote­control system.

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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 2002/96/EC 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.

WARRANTY

Your new appliance is covered by warranty. The warranty card is enclosed - if it is
missing, you must provide the following information to your retailer in order to
receive a replacement: date of purchase, model and serial number (placed on the
inside of the appliance storage drawer). 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.

ATTENTION

- Before use, remove all plastic films protecting some parts of the appliance (fascia
panel, parts in stainless steel, etc)

- Do not use the appliance to heat a room.

- When the appliance is not in use, we recommend you turn it off, isolate it from
the electrical supply and ensure all gas taps are closed.

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CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY

This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with
safety requirements in force. This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest
standards and complies with all applicable legislation.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Caple induction hob.

We recommend that you spend some time to read 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 use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Top view

1. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

2. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

3. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

4. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

5. Free induction zone. 3000/4000 W

6. Free induction zone. 3000/4000 W

7. Glass plate

8. Control panel

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Control panel

1. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

2. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

3. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

4. Max. 1800/3000 W zone

5. Free induction zone. 3000/4000 W

6. Free induction zone. 3000/4000 W

7. Glass plate

8. Control panel

1. Power / Timer slider touch control

2. Heating zone selection controls

3. Pause control

4. Keylock control

5. ON/OFF control

6. Keep warm control

7. Boost control

Induction cooking

Induction cooking is a safe, advanced, efficient, and economical cooking
technology. It works by electromagnetic vibrations generating heat directly in the
pan, rather than indirectly through heating the glass surface. The glass becomes hot
only because the pan eventually warms it up.

iron pot

Magnetic circuit
Ceramic glass plate
Induction coil induced
Currents

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Before using your new induction hob

- Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety Warnings’ section.

- Remove any protective film that may still be on your Induction hob.

Technical specification

Model code C856i

Cooking zones 4 Zones

Supply voltage 220-240V~ 50

Installed electric power 7200W

Product size LxWxH (mm) 590x520x60

Building in dimensions AxB (mm) 564x494

Weight and dimensions are approximate. We continually strive to improve our
products therefore we may change specifications and designs without prior notice.

Using the touch controls

- The controls respond to touch, so you don’t need to apply any pressure.

- Use the ball of your finger, not its tip.

- You will hear a beep each time a touch is registered.

- 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.

iron pot

Magnetic circuit
Ceramic glass plate
Induction coil induced
Currents

Choosing the right cookware

- Only use cookware with a base suitable for induction cooking. Look for the
induction symbol on the packaging or on the bottom of the pan.

- You can check whether your cookware is suitable by carrying out a magnet test:

Move a magnet towards the base of the pan. If it is attracted, the pan is

suitable for induction.

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- If you do not have a magnet:

1. Put some water in the pan you want to check.

2. If does not flash in the display and the water is heating, the pan is
suitable.

- Cookware made from the following materials are not suitable for induction:
pure stainless steel, aluminium or copper without a magnetic base, glass, wood,
porcelain, ceramic, and earthenware.

Do not use cookware with jagged edges or a curved base.

Make sure the base of the pan is smooth, sits flat against the glass and is the
same size as the cooking zone. Use pans with a diameter as large as the graphic
of the zone selected. Using a pot slightly wider will result in the energy used at
its maximum efficiency. If you use a smaller pot the efficiency could be less than
expected. Pots less than 140mm could be undetected by the hob. Always centre
your pan on the cooking zone.

Always lift pans off the induction hob – do not slide as they may scratch the glass.

Pan dimensions

The cooking zones are, up to a limit, automatically adapted to the diameter of the
pan. However the bottom of this pan must have a minimum diameter according to
the corresponding cooking zone. To obtain the best efficiency of your hob, please
place the pan in the centre of the cooking zone.

Cooking zone min. pan diameter (mm) max. pan diameter (mm)

1,2,3,4 140 220

Free induction 220 220x400

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USING YOUR INDUCTION HOB

To start cooking

Touch the ON/OFF control. After
power on, the buzzer beeps once,
timer control show ‘00’ heating zone

selection controls show or or
indicating that the induction hob has
entered the state of standby mode.

Place a suitable pan on the cooking
zone that you wish to use. Make sure
the bottom of the pan and the surface
of the cooking zone are clean and dry.

Touch the heating zone selection
control and an indicator where you
touched will flash.

Adjust heat setting by touching the
slider control. If you don’t choose
a heat setting within 1 minute, the
induction 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.

If the display flashes alternately with the heat setting this means that:

- You have not placed a pan on the correct cooking zone

- The pan you’re using is not suitable for induction cooking

- The pan is too small or not properly centred on the cooking zone.

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When you have finished cooking

Touch the heating zone selection
control that you wish to switch off.

Turn the cooking zone off by touching
the slider to the left. Make
sure the display shows “0”.

Turn the hob off completely by
touching the ON/OFF control.

Beware of hot surfaces H will show
which cooking zone is hot to touch.
It will disappear when the surface has
cooled down to a safe temperature. It
can also be used as an energy saving
function if you want to heat further
pans, use the hotplate that is still hot.

Using the boost

Activate the boost function

Touch the heating zone selection
control

Touch the boost control , the zone
indicator shows ‘b’ and the power
reaches max.

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Cancel the boost function

Touch the heating zone selection
control that you wish to cancel the
boost function

OR

a) Touch the boost control then the

cooking zone will revert to its original
setting.

OR

b) Touch the slider control, then the

cooking zone will revert to the level
you select.

Note:

- The function can work on all cooking zones

- The cooking zone returns to its original setting after 5 minutes.

- When the boost function for the first cooking zone is activated, the second
cooking zone is limited to level 2 automatically and vice versa.

- If the original heat setting equals 0, it will return to 9 after 5 minutes.

Using the keep warm function

Activate the keep warm function

Touch the heating zone selection
control.

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Touch the keep warm control, the zone
indicator show

Cancel the keep warm function

a) Touch the keep warm control, then

the cooking zone will revert to its
original setting.

OR

b) Touch the slider control, then the

cooking zone will revert to the level
you select.

Bridge function

- This area can be used as a single zone or as two different zones, according to
your cooking requirements.

- The bridge function is made of two independent zones that can be controlled
separately. When working as a single zone the part that is not covered by
cookware is automatically switched off.

IMPORTANT

- Ensure the cookware is centred on a single cooking zone. If you are using oval,
rectangular or elongated pans ensure the pan is centred on the cooking zone
covering both crosses. Make sure the cookware covers more than 3/4 area of the
heating zone. Putting a round pot in the middle region is not recommended.

Examples of good pot placement and bad pot placement:

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Using as a large zone

To activate the flexible area as a single
large zone, simply press the
dedicated keys.

The power setting works as any other area

If the pot is moved from the front to the rear part (or vice versa), the flexible area
automatically detects the new position, keeping the same power.

To add a further pot, press the dedicated keys again, in order for the zone to
detect the additional cookware.

Using two independent zones

To use the flexible area as two different
zones with different power settings,
press the dedicated keys.

Safety lock

- You can lock the controls to prevent unintended use (for example children
accidentally turning the cooking zones on).

- When the controls are locked, all the controls except the ON/OFF control are
disabled. In the event of an emergency, you can always turn the hob off by using
the ON/OFF button

To lock the controls

Touch the lock control, the timer will
then display ‘Lo’

To unlock the controls

Touch and hold the lock control for a
few seconds

Timer control

You can use the timer in two different ways:

- You can use it as a minute minder. In this case, the timer will not turn any
cooking zone off when the set time is up.

- You can set it to turn one or more cooking zones off after the set time is up. The
timer maximum is 99 minutes.

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Using the timer as a Minute Minder

Make sure the hob is turned on and a
heating zone in use.

Touch timer control, the ‘10’ will show
in the timer display where touched and
the ‘0’ flashes.

Set the time by touching the slider
control. (e.g. 6)

Touch timer control again, the “1” will
flash.

Set the time by touching the slider
control (e.g. 9), now the
timer is set to 96 minutes.

Buzzer will beep for 30 seconds and the
timer indicator shows “- -” when the
set time finishes.

Setting the timer to turn one or more cooking zones off

Cooking zones set for this feature will

Set one zone

Touch the heating zone selection
control that you want to set the timer
for.

Touch timer control, the ‘10’ will show
in the timer display and the ‘0’ flashes.

Set the time by touching the slider
control. (e.g. 6)

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Touch timer control again, the ‘1’ will
flash.

Set the time by touching the slider
control (e.g. 9), now the timer is set at
96 minutes.

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.

When cooking timer expires, the
corresponding cooking zone will be
switched off automatically.

- Other cooking zones will keep operating if they are turned on previously.

- The red dot next to the power level indicator will illuminate indicating that the
zone is selected

Set more zones

When you set the time for several
cooking zones simultaneously, decimal
dots of the relevant cooking zones are
on. The minute display shows the min.
timer. The dot of the corresponding
zone flashes.

Once the countdown timer expires,
the corresponding zone will switch off.
Then it will show the new min. timer
and the dot of corresponding zone will
flash.

Touch the heating zone selection control, the corresponding timer will be shown
in the timer indicator.

set to 15 minutes

set to 45 minutes

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Using the pause function

When the cooking zones are running,
touch the control, all the displays
will show and stop heating.
During this only and control

can be operated.

Touch “ “ again, the displays show
the original setting, and the cooking
zones keep on heating.

Default working times

Auto shut down is a safety protection function for your induction hob. It shuts
down automatically if ever you forget to turn off your hob. The default working
times for various power levels are shown in the below table:

Power level

Keep

warm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Default working
time (hour)

8 8 8 8 4 4 4 2 2 2

When the pot is removed, the induction hob will stop heating immediately and the
hob automatically switches off after 2 minutes.

WARNING

People with a heart pace maker should consult with their doctor before using the
hob.

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COOKING GUIDELINES

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.

- When food comes to the boil, reduce the temperature setting.

- Using a lid will reduce cooking times and save energy by retaining the heat.

- Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.

- Start cooking on a high setting and reduce the setting when the food has heated
through.

Simmering

- Simmering occurs below boiling point, at around 85°C, when bubbles are just
rising occasionally to the surface of the cooking liquid. It is the key to delicious
soups and tender stews because the flavours develop without overcooking the
food. You should also 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 flavorsome steaks:

1. Stand the meat at room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.

2. Heat up a heavy-based frying pan.

3. Brush both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the hot
pan and then lower the meat onto the hot pan.

4. Turn the steak only once during cooking. The exact cooking time will depend on
the thickness of the steak and how cooked you want it. Times may vary from
about 2–8 minutes per side. Press the steak to gauge how cooked it is – the
firmer it feels the more ‘well done’ it will be.

5. Leave the steak to rest on a warm plate for a few minutes to allow it to relax and
become tender before serving.

Stir-frying

1. Choose an induction compatible flat-based wok or a large frying pan.

2. Have all the ingredients and equipment ready. Stir-frying should be quick. If
cooking large quantities, cook the food in several smaller batches.

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3. Preheat the pan briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.

4. Cook any meat first, put it aside and keep warm.

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.

Detection of small articles

When an unsuitable size or non-magnetic pan (e.g. aluminium), or small items
(e.g. knife, fork, key) has been left on the hob, the hob will automatically go on
to standby in 1 minute. The fan will keep cooking down the induction hob for a
further 1 minute.

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 induction hob to find the settings that best suit you.

Heat setting Suitability

1-2 - Delicate warming for small amounts

of food

- Melting chocolate, butter, and foods
that burn quickly

- Gentle simmering

- Slow warming

3-4 - Reheating

- Rapid simmering

- Cooking rice

5-6 - Pancakes

7-8 - Sautéing

- Pasta

9/P - Stir-frying

- Searing

- Bringing soup to the boil

- Boiling water

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

What? How? Important!

Everyday soiling on
glass (fingerprints,
marks, stains left by
food or non-sugary
spillovers on the
glass)

1. Switch the power to the
hob off.

2. Apply a hob cleaner while
the glass is still warm (but
not hot!)

3. Rinse and wipe dry with
a clean cloth or paper
towel.

4. Switch the power to the
hob back on.

- When the power to the
hob is switched off, there
will be no ‘hot surface’
indication but the cooking
zone may still be hot!
Take extreme care.

- Heavy-duty scourers,
some nylon scourers and
harsh/abrasive cleaning
agents may scratch the
glass. Always read the
label to check if your
cleaner or scourer is
suitable.

- Never leave cleaning
residue on the hob:
the glass may become
stained.

Boilovers, melts,
and hot sugary spills
on the glass

Remove these immediately
with a fish slice, palette
knife or razor blade scraper
suitable for Induction glass
hobs, beware of hot cooking
zones:

1. Switch the power off at
the wall.

2. Hold the utensil at a 30°
angle and scrape the
soiling to a cool area of
the hob

3. Clean the soiling up with
a dish cloth or paper
towel.

Remove stains left by melts
and sugary food or spillovers
as soon as possible. If left to
cool they may be difficult to
remove or even permanently
damage the glass surface.
Cut hazard: when the safety
cover is retracted, the blade
in a scraper is razor-sharp.
Use with extreme care and
always store safely and out
of reach of children.

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Spillovers on the
touch controls

1. Switch the power to the
hob off.

2. Soak up the spill

3. Wipe the touch control
area with a clean damp
sponge or cloth.

4. Wipe the area completely
dry with a paper towel.

5. Switch the power to the
hob back on.

The hob may beep and turn
itself off, and the touch
controls may not function
while there is liquid on
them. Make sure you wipe
the touch control area dry
before turning the hob back
on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible causes What to do

The induction hob
cannot be turned on.

No power Make sure the induction

hob is connected to the
power supply and that
it is switched on. Check
whether there is a power
outage in your home or
area. If you’ve checked
everything and the
problem persists, contact
Caple service.

The touch controls are
unresponsive.

The controls are locked. Unlock the controls.

See section ‘Using your
induction hob’ for
instructions.

The touch controls 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.

1. Rough-edged
cookware.

2. Unsuitable, abrasive
scourer or cleaning
products being used.

Use cookware with flat
and smooth bases. See
‘Choosing the right
cookware’. See ‘Care and
maintenance’.

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Some pans make
crackling or clicking
noises.

This may be caused by
the construction of your
cookware (layers of
different metals vibrating
differently).

This is normal for
cookware and does not
indicate a fault.

The induction hob
makes a low humming
noise when used on
a high heat setting.

This is caused by the
technology of induction
cooking.

This is normal, but the
noise should quieten
down or disappear
completely when you
decrease the heat setting

Fan noise coming from
the induction hob.

A cooling fan built into
your induction hob has
come on to prevent
the electronics from
overheating. It may
continue to run even
after you’ve turned the
induction hob off.

This is normal and
needs no action. Do
not switch the power to
the induction hob off at
the wall while the fan is
running.

Pans do not become
hot and appears in the
display.

The induction hob cannot
detect the pan because
it is not suitable for
induction cooking. The
induction hob cannot
detect the pan because
it is too small for the
cooking zone or not
properly centred on it.

Use cookware suitable
for induction cooking.
See section ‘Choosing the
right cookware’. Centre
the pan and make sure
that its base matches the
size of the cooking zone.

The induction hob or a
cooking zone has turned
itself off unexpectedly, a
tone sounds and an error
code is displayed (typically
alternating with one or
two digits in the cooking
timer display).

Technical fault. Please note down the

error letters and numbers,
switch the power to the
induction hob off at the
wall, and contact Caple
service.

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Failure display and inspection

The induction hob is equipped with a self diagnostic function. With this test
the technician is able to check the function of several components without
disassembling or dismounting the hob from the working surface.

Problem Possible causes What to do

F1-F6 Temperature sensor

failure

Please contact Caple
service

F9-FA Temperature sensor of the

IGBT failure.

Please contact Caple
service

FC The connection between

the display board and the
main board has failed

Please contact Caple
service

E1/E2 Abnormal supply voltage Please inspect whether

power supply is normal.
Power on after the power
supply is normal.

E3/E4 Temperature sensor of the

ceramic glass plate Is high

Please restart after the
induction hob cools
down.

E5 Temperature sensor of the

IGBT Is high

Please restart after the
induction hob cools
down.

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Specific failure and solution

Failure Problem Solution A Solution B

The LED does not
come on when
unit is plugged in.

No power supplied. Check to see if

plug is secured
tightly in outlet
and that outlet is
working.

The accessorial
power board and
the display board
connected failure.

Check the
connection.

The accessorial
power board is
damaged.

Replace the
accessorial power
board.

Some buttons
don’t work,
or the LED display
is not working
normally.

The display board is
damaged.

Replace the display
board.

The cooking mode
indicator comes
on, but heating
does not start.

High temperature of
the hob.

Ambient
temperature may
be too high. Air
intake or air vent
may be blocked.

There is something
wrong with the fan.

Check whether the
fan runs smoothly,
if not, replace the
fan.

The power board is
damaged.

Replace the power
board.

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Heating suddenly
stops during the
operation and the
display flashes

Pan type is
incorrect.

Use correct pan,
please refer
to ‘Induction
cooking’ section of
the manual.

Pan detection
circuit is
damaged,
replace the
power
board

Pot diameter is too
small.

Hob has overheated Unit is overheated.

Wait for
temperature to
return to normal.
Push “ON/OFF”
button to restart
unit.

Pan detection
circuit is
damaged,
replace the
power
board.

Heating zones
of the same side
(Such as the first
and the second
zone ) would
display .

The power board
and the display
board connected
failure

Check the
connection.

The display board of
communicate part is
damaged.

Replace the display
board.

The Main board is
damaged.

Replace the power
board.

Fan motor sounds
abnormal.

The fan motor is
damaged.

Replace the fan.

The above are the judgment and inspection of common failures.
Please do not disassemble the unit by yourself to avoid any dangers and damages
to the hob.

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INSTALLATION

Selection of installation equipment

Cut out the work surface according to the sizes shown in the drawing. For the
purpose of installation and use, a minimum of 5 cm space shall be preserved
around the hole. Be sure the thickness of the work surface is at least 30mm. Please
select heat-resistant work surface material to avoid larger deformation caused by
the heat radiation from the hotplate. As shown below:

L (mm) W (mm) H (mm) D (mm) A (mm) B (mm) X (mm)

590 520 60 56 564 494 50

WARNING

Always ensure the hob is well ventilated and the air inlet and outlet are not
blocked. Ensure the induction hob is in good working order. As shown below

A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D E

760 50 20 Air intake Air exit (5mm)

NOTE:

The safety distance between the hob and the cupboard above should be at least
760mm.

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Before installing the hob

- The work surface is square and level, and no structural members interfere with
space requirements.

- The work surface is made of a heat-resistant material.

- If the hob is installed above an oven, the oven has a built-in cooling fan.

- The installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable
standards and regulations.

- A suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power
supply is incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to
comply with the local wiring rules and regulations.

- The isolating switch 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 will be easily accessible to the customer with the hob
installed.

- You consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding
installation.

- You use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the
wall surfaces

After installing the hob

- The power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers.

- There is adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the
hob.

- 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 is easily accessible by the customer.

Before locating the fixing brackets

- The unit should be placed on a stable, smooth surface (use the packaging). Do
not apply force onto the controls protruding from the hob.

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Adjusting the bracket position

Fix the hob on the work surface by screwing 4 brackets on the bottom of hob (see
picture) after installation. Adjust the bracket position to suit for different worktop
thickness.

CAUTIONS

- The induction hob must be installed by qualified personnel or Caple technicians.
Please never conduct the operation yourself.

- The hob should not be installed directly above a dishwasher, fridge, freezer,
washing machine or clothes dryer, as the humidity may damage the hob
electronics.

- The wall and induced heating zone above the table surface should be able to
withstand heat.

- To avoid any damage, the sandwich layer and adhesive must be resistant to heat.

Connecting the hob to the mains power supply

WARNING

- This hob must be connected to the mains power supply only by a suitably
qualified person.

- Before connecting the hob to the mains power supply, check that:

1. The domestic wiring system is suitable for the power drawn by the hob.

2. The voltage corresponds to the value given in the rating plate

3. The power supply cable sections can withstand the load specified on the
rating plate.

- To connect the hob to the mains power supply, do not use adapters, reducers, or
branching devices, as they can cause overheating and fire.

- The power supply cable must not touch any hot parts and must be positioned so
that its temperature will not exceed 75°C at any point.

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- Check with an electrician whether the domestic wiring system is suitable without
alterations. Any alterations must only be made by a qualified electrician.

- If the cable is damaged or to be replaced, the operation must be carried out the
by a Caple service engineer.

- If the appliance is being connected directly to the mains an omnipolar circuit­breaker must be installed with a minimum opening of 3mm between contacts.

- The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made
and that it is compliant with safety regulations.

- The cable must not be bent or compressed.

- The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by authorised technicians only.

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BS11 8DW

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