Caple CM120 Instruction Manual

Instruction manual for microwave and grill

Model code: CM120

Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www.caple.co.uk

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Read this instruction manual carefully before using

your microwave.

If you follow the instructions, your appliance will provide

you with many years of good service.

Product specification

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open as this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soiling or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the
oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent service engineer.

ADDENDUM

If the appliance is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness,
its surface could degrade and affect the lifespan of the
microwave, this could also lead to a dangerous situation.

CAUTION
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY

Model:

Rated Voltage:

Rated Input Power (Microwave):

Rated Output Power (Microwave):

Rated Input Power (Grill):

Oven Capacity:

Turntable Diameter:

External Dimensions:

Net Weight:

CM120

230V ~ 50Hz

1050W

1000W

245mm

388x595x335mm

14.62Kg

700W

2

17L

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:

1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.

2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry out any
service or repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.

3.

4.

5. Only use utensils suitable for use in
microwave ovens.

6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and

any food deposits should be removed.

7. Read and follow the specific:"CAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".

8. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.

9. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.

10. Do not overcook food.

11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage

purposes. Do not store items, such as
bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.

12. Remove wire twisties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/bags
before placing them in the oven.

13. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the installation
instructions provided.

14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled

eggs should not be heated in microwave

ovens since they may explode, even

after microwave heating has ended.

15.This appliance is intended to be used in

household and similar applications such
as:

-staff kitchen areas in small shops,

-other residential type environments;

-farm houses;

It is not intended for any form of commercial
use.

16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

17. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.

18. Do not use this oven near water, in a
wet basement or near a swimming
pool.

19. The temperature of accessible surfaces

may be high when the appliance is

operating. The surfaces are liable to get

hot during use.

Keep cord away from
heated surfaces, and do not cover any
vents on the oven.

20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.

21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean

condition could lead to deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

22. The contents of feeding bottles and

baby food jars must be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before
consumption to avoid burns due to hot

spots in the food/drink.

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 shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children less than 8 years.

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READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore
care must be taken when handling the container.

24.The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical , sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

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

26.The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or

separate remote control system.

27. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

28.Any form of steam cleaning is not to be used, this will damage the appliance.

29 During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating

elements inside the oven.

30.

31.

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.

32.

The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.(for ovens with a
decorative door.)
Surface of a storage cabinet can get hot.

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DANGER

Electric shock hazard
Touching some of the internal components
can cause serious personal injury or death. Do
not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric shock hazard
Improper use of the grounding can result in electric
shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the appliance
is properly installed and grounded.

To reduce the risk of injury

Grounding installation

CLEANING

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the
power supply before cleaning.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using
with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Clean the accessories in the usual way

in soapy water.

3. The door frame, seal and

neighbouring parts must be cleaned
carefully with a damp cloth when they
are dirty.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. If a long cord set or extension cord is
used:

1)The marked electrical rating of the cord set
or extension cord s

hould be at least as great as

the

electrical rating

of

the appliance.

This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing

an escape wire for the electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or Caple
service engineer if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood
or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord , use
only a 3-wire extension cord.

2)The extension cord must be a grounding­type 3-wire cord.

3)The long cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the counter top or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.

4.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners

or

sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass as they can scratch the surface,
which may result in the shattering of the
glass.

5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the
cavity walls that the cooked food can touch:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml
(1/2 pint) water and heat on 100%
microwave power for 10 minutes.
Then wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry
cloth.

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CAUTION

Personal injury hazard

It is hazardous for anyone
other than a compentent service
engineer to carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to
microwave energy.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in a microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven
walls.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labelled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Browning dish

Glass jars

Glassware

UTENSILS

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in a
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure below.

Oven cooking
bags

Paper plates
and cups

Paper towels

Parchment
paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Dinnerware

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A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass turntable
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system

Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray
Food carton with

a metal handle
Metal or metal-

trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties

Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

F

G

A

C B

E

D

SETTING UP YOUR MICROWAVE

Parts and accessories list

Remove the microwave and all materials from the carton and oven
cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1

1

Turntable ring assembly
Instruction Manual

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Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.

May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to

high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split

or crack.

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Grill Rack (Only be used in grill function
and be placed on the glass turntable)

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Turntable installation

Hub (underside)

Glass turntable

Turntable ring assembly

a. Never place the

glass turntable

upside down. The

glass turntable should never be restricted.

b. Both

glass turntable

and

turntable ring assembly

must always be used during cooking.

c. All food and containers of food are always placed

on the

glass turntable

for cooking.

d. If

glass turntable

or

turntable ring assembly

cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest authorized Caple
service center.

Turntable shaft

The accessible surface
may be hot during
operation.

Installation and connection

1.This appliance is only intended for domestic use.

2.This oven is intended for built-in use only. It is not intended for counter-top use or for

use inside a cupboard.

3.Please observe the special installation instructions.

4.The appliance can be installed in a 60cm wide wall-mounted cupboard (at least 30cm

deep and 85cm off the floor).

5.The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed
earthed socket.

6.The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate.

7.The socket must be installed and connecting cable must only be replaced by a

qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer to accessible following installation, an all­pole disconnecting device must be present on the installation side with a contact gap
of at lease 3mm.

8.Adapters, multi-way strips and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can
result in a risk of fire.

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Installation Instructions

Please read the manual carefully before installation

Electrical connection

NOTE: The microwave oven is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly
installed earthed socket. In accordance with the appropriate regulations, the socket must only
be installed and the connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
If the plug is no longer accessible following installation an all-pole isolating switch must be
present on the installation with a contact gap of at least 3mm.

ADJUSTABLE SCREW A

PLASTIC COVER

SCREW B

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A

. Built-in furniture

The cabinet the appliance is being installed into must have the rear panel behind the
appliance removed to allow for the correct ventilation.
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
Do not cover any ventilation slots or air intake points.

1.

2.

300

362

600

560

+

8

18

18

+3

min

600
560

+

8

(45)

(45)

362

+3

min

340

All dimensions are shown in mm

Dimensions

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B. Installing the microwave

1. Fix adjustable screw A located on the upper air tunnel of the microwave, and then
install the microwave into the cabinet.

Adjust the height of adjustable screw A to keep 1mm gap between the
screw A and the top plane of cabinet.
Take care not to trap or kink the power cord.
Make sure the micrwave oven is installed in the center of the cabinet.

2.

Open the door and fix the microwave to the cabinet with screw B through the
installation hole of the trim kit. Then push the plastic cover in to the installation
hole to cover the fixing.

TRIM-KIT

UPPER AIR TUNNEL

ADJUST SCREW A

ADJUST HEIGHT

ADJUSTABLE SCREW A

TRIM KIT

INSTALLATION HOLE

PLASTIC COVER

INSTALLATION HOLE

SCREW B

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Operation Instructions

1) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

2) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23.

3) Press " ", the minute figures will flash.

3) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".

4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "20:00".

5) Press " " to start cooking .

1.

Setting the clock

When the microwave oven is switched on, the LED will display "0:00"and the alarm will ring once.

1) Press " " twice to select clock function, the hour figures will flash.

4) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.

5) Press "

" to finish setting the clock. ":" will flash, and the time will illuminate.

Note: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

0---1 min : 5 seconds
1---5 min : 10 seconds

5---10 min : 30 seconds
10---30 min : 1 minute
30---95 min : 5 minutes

2) Press " " once again or turn" " to choose 80% microwave

power.

Note: 1) If the clock is not set, the appliance will not function when powered on.

2) ", the oven

During the process of setting the clock, if you press "
will go back to the previous status automatically.

2. Microwave Cooking

Press " " the LED will display "P100".Press " "
or turn "

"to choose the power you want, and "P100", "P80" "P50",
"P30" or "P10" will display for each added press. Then press" "
to confirm, and turn " " to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press
" " again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can

operate the oven as the following steps.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Stop/Clear

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Kitchen Timer/Clock

Kitchen Timer/Clock

Kitchen Timer/Clock

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Order

Microwave

Power

Display

1

2

3

4

5

100%

80%

50%

30%

10%

Grill

Power

100%

45%

64%

0%

55%

36%

6

7

8

1) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

3) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "C-1".

4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "10:00".

5) Press " " to start cooking .

2) Press " " 6 times or turn " " to choose combi. 1 mode (C-1).

"Micro/Grill/Combi." Pad instructions

P100

P80
P50
P30
P10

G
C-1
C-2

Note:Once half the grill time passes the oven alarm sounds twice, this is

normal. In order

to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over,
close the door, and then press"START/ +30SEC./ Confirm" to continue cooking.

If no operation, the oven will continue working.

3.

Grill or combination cooking

Press " " the LED will display"P100",and press " "
or turn the "

" to choose the power you want, and "G","C-1" or "C-2"
will display for each added press. Then press " "to confirm, and
turn " " to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00.
Press " " again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power(C-1) to cook for

10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

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1) Press " " twice, and the oven will display "dEF2".

2) Turn " " to select the defrost time. The MAX time is 95 minutes.

1) Press " " once, and the oven will display "dEF1".

2) Turn "

" to select the weight of the food from 100 to 2000 g.

3) Press " " to start defrosting.

7.

Kitchen timer

(1) Press " " once, LED will display 00:00.
(2) Turn " " to enter the correct timer.(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
(3) Press " " to confirm setting.
(4) When the kitchen time is reached, the clock indicator will go out and the alarm will ring 5 times.

If the clock is set (24-hour system), the LED will display the current time. Note: The

kitchen time differs from the 24-hour system, the kitchen timer is a timer only.

1) " to start cooking with 100% power,
each added press will increase 30 seconds cooking time up to 95 minutes.

2)

In microwave, grill cooking or time defrost mode, each press of
"

" increases by 30 seconds of cooking time.

3)

In standby mode, turn " " left to set the cooking time with 100%

microwave power, then press " " to start cooking.

4. Quick start

6.

Defrost by time

5.

Defrost by weight

In the standby mode, Press "

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

3) Press "

"

to start defrosting.Nopte: the defrost power is P30

and it cannot be changed.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Weigh/Time Defrost

Weight/Time Defrost

Kitchen Timer/Clock

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1) Turn " " clockwise till "A-

Example: If you want to use "Auto Menu" to cook fish for 350g.

2) Press " " to confirm.

1) Turn " " right to choose the menu, and "A-1" to "A-8" will display, which

means auto reheat, vegetable, fis

h,meat, pasta, potato, pizza and soup.

2) Press " " to confirm.

3) Turn " " to choose the default weight as the menu chart.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

3) Turn " " to select the weight of fish till "350" display.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

The automatic menu procedure:

8.

Auto menu

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

6" display.

Menu

Weight

Display

A-2

Meat

A-3

Vegetables

A-4

Pasta

A-8

Popcorn

200 g
400 g

250 g
350 g
450 g
200 g
300 g
400 g

1 cup(120 ml)

2 cups(240 ml)

3 cups(360ml)

50g (with 450 ml cold water)

100g (with 800 ml cold water)

50 g

100 g

A-1

Pizza

A-7

Beverage

200
400

250
350

450
200
300
400

1
2
3

50

100

50

100

A-5

Potato

200 g
400 g
600 g

200
400
600

A-6

Fish

250 g
350 g
450 g

250
350
450

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7) Press " " to start cooking, and buzzer will sound once for the
first section, defrosting time counts down; buzzer will sound once again entering
the second cooking. when cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times.

1) Press " " twice, and the oven will display "dEF2".

2) Turn " " to select the defrost time till "5:00" display.

3) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

5) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".

6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays "7:00".

4) Press " " once again or turn " " to choose 80%

microwave power.

10. Inquiring Function

(1) In states of microwave,grill and combination cooking, press " ",
the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the oven will turn back

to the former state;
(2) In cooking state, press "

" to inquire the time and the time will

display for 3 seconds.

11.

Child lock function

In standby state, press " Stop/ClearLock: " for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep

denoting entering the child lock state and the current time will display if the time

"beep" denoting that the lock is released.

9. Multi-section cooking

At most 2 selections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one selection is
defrosting, then defrosting must be placed in the first selection.

Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave

power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

has been set, otherwise, the LED will display " ".
Exiting lock

: In locked state, press " Stop/Clear " for 3 seconds, there will be a long

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Micro./Grill/Combi.

Weigh/Time Defrost

Kitchen Timer/Clock

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Troubleshooting

According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.

You must not run the unit without any food inside. It

is very dangerous.

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