Caple C971G User Manual

GB

Instruction manual for gas hobs

Model code: C971G

Model code: C1071G

Contact Caple on 0844 800 3830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk

Dear Customer,

We thank you and congratulate you on granting us your preference, by purchasin one of our
products. We are sure that this new appliance, manufactured with quality materials, will meet your
requirements in the best possible way.
The use of this new equipment is easy. However, we invite you to read this booklet carefully,
before installing and using the appliance. This booklet gives the right information on the
installation, use and maintenance, as well asuseful advice.
THE MANUFACTURER

GENERAL NOTICE

We invite you to read this instruction booklet carefully, before installing and using the equipment.

It is very important that you keep this booklet together with the equipment for any future

If this equipment should be sold or transferred to another person, make sure that the new

user receives the booklet, so that he can learn how to operate the appliance and read the

This appliance complies with the following Directives:

EEC 2009/142/CE (Gas) EEC 2004/108/CE (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
2006/95/CE (Low Voltage) EEC 89/109 (Contact with foods)

- The installation must be carried out by experienced and qualified personnel, in conformity with the
regulations in force.

- This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction cencerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- While the appliance is running, watch the children and make sure they neither stay near the
equipment, nor touch the surfaces that have not cooled down completely.

- Before powering the equipment, check that it is properly adjusted for the type of gas at disposal
(see the “installation” paragraph).

- Before carrying out the maintenance or cleaning the equipment, cut power supply off and make it
cool down.

- Make sure that air circulates around the gas equipment. Insufficient ventilation produces a lack of
oxygen.

- In case of an intense or prolonged use of the equipment, it may be necessary to improve aeration,
for example by opening a window or increasing the mechanical suction power, if it exists.

- The products of combustion must be discharged outside through a suction hood or an electric fan
(see the “installation” paragraph).

- For any possible operation or modification, apply to an authorized Technical Assistance Centre and
demand original spare parts.

consultation.

corresponding notice.

This is a Class 3 appliance.

WARNING:
The product label, with the serial number, is sticked under the hob.

The manufacturer refuses all responsibility for possible damages to things or people, resulting
from a wrong installation or from an improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of this equipment.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

It is necessary that all the operations regarding the installation, adjustment and
adaptation to the type of gas available are carried out by qualified personnel, in
conformity with the regulations in force.
The specific instructions are described in the booklet section intended for the
installer.

USING THE BURNERS

The symbols silk-screen printed on the side of the
knob indicate the correspondence between the
knob and the burner.

Automatic start-up with valves

Turn the corresponding knob anticlockwise up to
the maximum position (large flame, fig. 1) and
press the knob.
Once the burner has been started up, keep the
knob pressed for about 6 seconds.

Using the burners

In order to obtain the maximum yield without
waste of gas, it is important that the diameter of
the pot is suitable for the burner potential (see
the following table), so as to avoid that the flame
goes out of the pot bottom (fig. 2).
Use the maximum capacity to quickly make the
liquids reach the boiling temperature, and the
reduced capacity to heat food or maintain boiling.
All of the operating positions must be chosen
between the maximum and the minimum ones,
never between the minimum position and the
closing point.
The gas supply can be interrupted by turning the
knob clockwise up to the closing position.
If there is no power supply, it is possible to light
the burners with matches, setting the knob to the
start-up point (large flame, fig. 1).

BURNERS Power W Ø of pots

Auxiliary 1000 10 - 14 cm

Semi-rapid 1750 16 - 18 cm

Rapid 3000 20 - 22 cm

Triple crown 3500 / 3800 24 - 26 cm

Notice

- When the equipment is not working, always
check that the knobs are in the closing position
(see fig.1).

- While cooking with fat or oil, pay the utmost
attention as these substances can catch fire when
overheated.

- Do n ot u s e sp rays nea r th e ap p lian c e in
operation.

- Do not place unstable or deformed pots on the

burner, so as to prevent them from overturning
or overflowing.

- Make sure that pot handles are placed properly.

- When the burner is started up, check that the
flameis regular and, before taking pots away,
always lowerthe flame or put it out.

CLEANING

Before any operation, disconnect the appliance
from the electric grid. Don’t use a steam cleaner
for the cleaning the hob.

It is advisable to clean the appliance when it is
cold.

Enamelled parts

The enamelled parts must be washed with a
sponge and soapy water or with a light detergent.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive products.
Do not leave substances, such as lemon or tomato
juice, salt water, vinegar, coffee and milk on the
enamelled surfaces for a long time.

Stainless steel parts

Stainless steel can be sta ined if it remains in
contact with highly calcareous water or aggressive
detergents for an extended period of time.
The stainless steel parts should also be cleaned
with soapy water and then dried with a soft cloth.

Burners and racks

These parts can be removed to make cleaning
easier.
The burners must be washed with a sponge and
soapy water or with a light detergent, wiped well
and placed in their housing perfectly. Make sure
that the flame-dividing ducts are not clogged.
Check that the feeler of the safety valve and the
start-up electrode are always perfectly cleaned, so
as to ensure an optimum operation.
The racks can be washed in the dishwasher.

Gas taps

The possible lub rication of the taps must be
carried out by specialized personnel, exclusively.

In case of hardening or malfunctions in the gas
taps, apply to the Customer Service.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER

THE OPERATIONS INDICATED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

THE MANUFACTURING FIRM REFUSES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES TO PEOPLE, ANIMALS

EXCLUSIVELY, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

OR THINGS, RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH PROVISIONS.

INSTALLATION

Installing the top

The appliance is designed to be embedded into
heat-resistant pieces of furniture.
The walls of the pieces of furniture must resist a
temperature of 75°C besides the room one.
The equipmen t must not be installed nea r
in f l ammabl e mate r i als, s uch a s cur t a ins,
cloths,etc.
Make a hole in the top of the piece of furniture,
with the dimensions indicated in fig.3, at a
distance of at least 50 mm from the appliance
border to the adjacent walls.

MODEL L (mm) P (mm)

C971G 845 495

C1071G 1080 280

Any possible wall unit over the cook-top must
be placed at a distance of at least 760 mm from
the top.
It is advisable to isolate the appliance from
the piece of furniture below with a separator,
leaving a depression space of at least 10 mm
(fig. 4).
If the hob is going to be installed on the top
of an oven, precautions must be taken to
guarantee an installation in accordance with
current accide nt pre vention standar ds. Pay
particul ar attentio n to the pos ition of the
electric cable and gas pipe: they must not touch
any hot parts of the oven.
Moreover, if the hob is going to be installed
on the top of a built in oven without forced
cooling ventilation, proper air vents must be
installed to guarantee an adequate ventilation,
with the lower air entering with a cross section
of at least 200cm
with a cross section of at least 60 cm2.

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, and the higher air exiting

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Fastening the top

Ever y cook-t op is eq uipped with a sp ecial
washer.
A set of hooks is also supplied for mounting the
cook-top.
Depending on the type of mounting surface,
the suitable type of mounting hook is supplied.
For the installation proceed as follows:

- Remove the racks and burners from the top.

- Turn the appliance upside down and lay the
washer S along the external border (fig. 5);

- Mount hooks and block with the screws V (fig.

6);

- Introduce and place the cook-top in the hole
made in the piece of furniture, then block
it with the C screws of the fastening hooks
(fig.6/A).

Installation room

This appliance is not provided with a device for
exhausting the products of combustion.
Re g a rding room venti l a tion rules where
ap p lian c e i s i n stall e d m ake refe r ence to
the legislation, in conformity with the local
regulations.

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