Caple CR9224 Instruction Manual

Thank you for buying your new CAPLE cooker.
To ensure that you get the best results from your new CAPLE cooker, we strong-

ly suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before use.
This manual contains installation advice, cleaning tips and a cooking guide, as well

as other important facts about your CAPLE cooker.
If treated with care, your CAPLE appliance should give you years of trouble-free

cooking.

For Product Service or Spare Parts

please check contact details at:

www.caple.co.uk

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Declaration of CE conformity

✓

This cooker has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:

- Safety requirements of EU Directive "Low Voltage" 2006/95/EC;

- Protection requirements of EU Directive "EMC" 2004/108/EC;

- Requirements of EU Directive 93/68/EEC.

Important:

This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic
(household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and there­fore should not be used in a commercial environment.

This appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domes­tic environment i.e. a semi commercial, commercial or communal environment.

Important information for correct disposal of the product in accor­dance with EC directive 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of
as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differ­entiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible neg­ative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inap­propriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recov­ered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged and that the
oven doors close correctly. In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a
professionally qualified technician.
Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should not
be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.

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ATTENTION: Please peel plastic cover off both sides and front of the cooker before
use.

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Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may cause
danger to users.

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Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having
previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.

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If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute an older
model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appro­priate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations, ensur­ing in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in rela­tion to children who could play with unused appliances.

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After use, ensure that the knobs are in off position.

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Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.

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Keep children away from the appliance during use.

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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use
the appliance safely.

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During and after use of the cooker, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot
parts.

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Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts.
This film must be removed before using the appliance.

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WARNING

When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the
rear or the underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or intend­ed to be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.

Important precautions and recommendations

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Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the ovens or in the storage compartment.

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Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the cook­er cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door/s.

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Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays or the drip tray
on the base of the oven chamber.

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The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused
by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

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The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of them in accordance
with the regulations in force in your country. If the appliance is to be scrapped, remove
the power cord.

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Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays from the oven whilst
hot.

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Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or its handle/s – as this
could be a fire hazard.

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Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven base or tray.
Remove spillages as soon as they occur.

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Do not stand on the cooker or on the open oven door/s.

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Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door/s to allow steam and
hot air to escape before removing the food.

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This appliance is for domestic use only.

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WARNING: Taking care NOT to lift the cooker by the door handle/s.

• Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before

and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause
food poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather.

• Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic hob. If the hob

is cracked or otherwise damaged by falling objects etc., disconnect the electrical
power cord and call Customer Service.

• Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don't use the hob as a work surface.

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1 - Electrical Requirements

WARNING!

ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

For your safety please read the following information:

This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician according with the current
local regulations and in compliance with the manufacturer instructions.

The appliance must be connected to the electrical network verifying above all that the
voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the specifications plate and that the
cables section of the electrical plant can bear the load which is also indicated on the
plate.

The cooker must be connected directly to the mains placing an omnipolar switch with
minimum opening between the contacts of 3 mm between the appliance and the mains.

The power supply cable must not touch the hot parts and must be positioned so that
it does not exceed 75°C at any point.

Once the cooker has been installed, the switch must always be accessible.

The connection of the appliance to earth is mandatory.
The manufacturer declines all responsability for any inconvenience resulting from
the inobservance of this condition.

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Electrical Installation - Wall box connection

This appliance must be connected to a
double pole isolating switch (fig. 1.1) and
to the terminal block in the cooker (figs.

1.2, 1,3 & 1.4) using the following guide:

FUSE

DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED

FUSED SPUR OUTLET

Use an appropriate fuse suitable for
the appliance rating - see data plate.

ON

Fig. 1.1

1) The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal
marked L (Live), or coloured Red.

2) The wire which is coloured blue
must be connected to the terminal
marked N (Neutral), or coloured
Black.

3) The wire which is coloured green
and yellow must be connected to
the terminal marked E (Earth)
or coloured Green.

IMPORTANT: These connections must
be carried out by a qualified electrical
engineer.

IMPORTANT: This cooker must be
connected to a suitable double pole
control unit adjacent to the cooker.

NO DIVERSITY CAN BE APPLIED TO
THIS CONTROL UNIT.

IMPORTANT:
This appliance must be earthed.

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Connecting the feeder
cable

To connect the feeder cable to the cook­er it is necessary to:

– Remove the two screws that hold

shield A behind the cooker.

– Open completely the cable clamp D.
– Insert the mains cable (type H05RR-F

or H05VV-F) of minimum 6 mm

2

sec-

tion into the cable clamp D.

– Connect the phase and earth cables

to terminal B according figure 1.3 and

1.4.

– Pull the feeder cable and block it with

the cable clamp D.

– Re-mount shield A.

N.B. The earth conductor must be left
about 3 cm longer than the others.

A

D

B

Fig. 1.2

PE

12345

N (L2)L1

230 V

Fig. 1.3

Feedeer cable section
“Type H05RR-F or H05VV-F”

230V 3 x 6 mm2(**)

(**)

– Connection with wall box con-

nection.
– Diversity factor applied.
– A diversity factor may be applied

to the total loading of the cooker

only by a suitable qualified person.

23451

230 V ~

N(L2)

PE

L1

Red
or
Brown
(Live)

Black
or
Blue
(Neutral)

Green
and
Yellow
(Earth)

Fig. 1.4

PE Earth
N Neutral
L Live

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2 - Location

FOR THE INSTALLER

5

0

m

m

650 mm

5

00 mm

450 mm

A
U
T
O

Fig. 2.1

– The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with the

laws in force in your country and in observation of the instructions supplied by the
manufacturer.
Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid.

– Always disconnect the cooker from mains power supply before carrying out any

maintenance operations or repairs.
The cooker must be installed no less than 50 mm away from any side wall which exceed
the height of the cooktop.

If the cooker is located on a pedestal it is necessary to provide safety measures to
prevent falling out.

Fig. 2.2

Fitting the adjustable feet

The adjustable feet must be fitted to the
base of the cooker before use.

Rest the rear of the cooker on a piece
of the polystyrene packaging exposing
the base for the fitting of the feet.

Fit the 4 legs by screwing them tight
into the support base as shown in pic­ture 2.2.

The appliance must
be housed in heat
resistant units.
The walls of the
units must be capa­ble of resisting tem­peratures of 75 °C
above room tem­perature.
Do not install the
appliance near
inflammable materi­als (eg. curtains).

Fig. 2.3

Fig. 2.4

Fig. 2.5

Fig. 2.6

Moving the cooker

WARNING
When raising cooker to upright posi­tion always ensure two people carry
out this manoeuvre to prevent dam­age to the adjustable feet (fig. 2.3).

WARNING
Be carefull: do not lift the cooker by
the door handle when raising to the
upright position (fig. 2.4).

WARNING

When moving cooker to its final posi­tion DO NOT DRAG

(fig. 2.5).

Lift feet clear of floor (fig. 2.3).

Levelling the cooker

The cooker may be levelled by screw­ing the lower ends of the feet IN or OUT
(fig. 2.6).

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We recommend a stability bracket is fitted to the cooker.
The type shown in fig. 2.7 can be purchased from most plumbers merchants and do

it yourself (D.I.Y.) shops.

Wall fixing

Floor fixing

Bracket

Existing slot in
rear of cooker

Dotted line showing the position
of cooker when fixed

Dimension is in millimetres

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Outline of cooker
backplate at the
engagement slot

Fig. 2.7

Stability bracket

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3 - Features and Technical Data

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1

3

4

6

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Fig. 3.1

Vitroceramic cooking hob - (Fig. 3.1)

1. 3 circuit radiant cooking zone Ø 180 1700 W

2. 3 circuit radiant cooking zone Ø 145 1200 W

3. Oval cooking zone Ø 140 x 250 1800/1000 W

4. Double cooking zone Ø 210/120 2100/700 W

5. 3 circuit radiant cooking zone Ø 145 1200 W

6. Cooking zone residual heat indicators

NOTE

When the hob temperature is above 60 °C, the corresponding indicator light 6 (Fig. 3.1)
will come on to indicate that the hob is hot.

Attention:

Do not use the

ceramic hob

if the glass surface is broken or cracked in any

way. Please disconnect the appliance from the mains and contact the

After-Sales service.

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Control Panel

Fig. 3.2

F F

1 2 4 5 7 8910

3

11 12

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Please note: This appliance incorporates a safety cooling fan which you will hear
operating whenever the oven or grill are in use. This fan is to reduce the external
temperature of the appliance and cool the internal components.

Control panel - Controls description - (Fig. 3.2)

1. Clock and timer with “Touch-Control” keys (main oven only)

2. Multifunction main oven thermostat knob (left oven)

3. Multifunction main oven switch knob (left oven)

4. Front left

cooking zone

control knob

5. Rear left

cooking zone

control knob

6. Central

cooking zone

control knob

7. Rear right

cooking zone

control knob

8. Front right

cooking zone

control knob

9. Conventional oven switch knob (right oven)

10. Conventional oven thermostat knob (right oven)

Pilot lamps:

11. Main oven thermostat indicator light (left oven)

12. Conventional oven thermostat indicator light (right oven)

13. Ceramic hob ON indicator light

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How To Use the Cooking Hob

Fig. 3.4

The ceramic surface of the hob allows
a fast transmission of heat in the verti­cal direction, from the heating elements
underneath the ceramic glass to the
pans set on it.
The heat does not spread in the hori­zontal direction, so that the glass stays
“cool” at only a few centimeters from the
cooking plate.

The 5 cooking zones are shown by
painted disks on the ceramic surface.

3 circuit radiant zones

Incorporating 3 heating elements (fig.

3.4) you can control and light up all
together or separately by a 6 position
switch (fig. 3.3).
Reaches the working temperature in a
very short time.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The heating elements incorporate a
thermolimiter that switches the element
ON/OFF during all the settings to pro­tect the ceramic glass from overheating.
The use of incorrect pans and/or wrong
pan positioning will cause the tempera­ture limiter to operate more frequently,
resulting in a reduction of cooking per­formance.

Fig. 3.3

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Double and oval radiant
zones

The heating element is formed of a coil
of resistant material which reaches the
working temperature quickly.
Operation of the cooking zone is con­trolled by a continuous energy regulator
from 1 to 12 (maximum temperature) (fig.

3.5).
To turn on both zones of the double

element, turn the double element knob
fully clockwise to the position .
To reduce the heat of the full double ele­ment, turn its knob anticlockwise to set­ting 12 or lower. Adjust the heat during
cooking as necessary.
Note: if you leave the knob at the
position, the full double element will
remain at the highest heat setting.

To return to using only the inner zone
of the double element, first turn the
knob to the

(off) position (you should
feel a click) and then clockwise to a set­ting from 1 to 12.

Fig. 3.7

Fig. 3.6

Second element

Second element

Fig. 3.5

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o

Type of cooking

Switched OFF

For melting operations
(butter, chocolate).

To keep food hot and to
heat small quantities of
liquid (sauces, eggs).

To heat bigger quantities; to
whip creams and sauces.
(vegetables, fruits, soups).

Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled
meats, spaghetti, soups,
continuous steam cooking
of roasts, stews, potatoes.

For every kind of frying,
cutlets, uncovered cooking,
i.e.: risotto.

Browning of meats, roasted
potatoes, fried fish,
omelettes, and for boiling
large quantities of water.

Fast frying, grilled steaks,
etc.

Switching on the second
element (Double and oval
radiant plate only)

0

Knob

setting

1
2

3

4
5
6

2

0

1
2

2
3
4

3
4

6
7

4

7
8

4
5

8
9

10

6

11
12

After a short period of use, experience
will teach you which setting is the right
one for your needs.

Cooking hints

Cooking plate con­trolled by a 6 posi-

tion switch

Cooking plate con-

trolled by a 12
position switch

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fig. 3.8

Heating

Cooking

Roasting-frying

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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Residual heat indicator

The hob also features 5 warning lights
which are connected to the correspond­ing plates.

When the temperature of a cooking plate
is above 60 °C, the relevant warning
light will also light up to warn of heat
on the surface of the hob.

This light also stay on after the cooking
plate has been switched off to show that
the hob surface is still hot.

This residual heat will lasts for a long
time after the cooking plate has been
switched off.

During this time you should avoid
touching the hob surface over the
cooking area.
Please pay special attention to ensure
that children are not allowed near the
hob.

The light will switch off automatically as
soon as the surface temperature of the
cooking plate falls below 60°C.

Caution!
The cooker becomes very hot dur­ing operation.
Keep children well out of reach

.

Fig. 3.9

DO NOT USE GLASSWARE ON CERAMIC HOBS.

DO NOT USE PANS WITH ROUGH CIRCULAR

MACHINED BASE.

Cooking hints:

– To reduce the cooking time, you can

turn the control knob to the max when
you switch the plate on.
After a short time you can set the con­trol knob to the position required for
cooking.

– You should only use pots and pans with

flat bases (pans with the test mark for
glass-ceramic hobs are available from
specialist shops).
The diameter of the pan should match
that of the cooking plate (or be slightly
bigger) to make the most of the energy.

– Since the cooking surface will stays hot

for a certain time after the plate has
been switched off, you can switch it off
5 or 10 minutes before the end of the
cooking.

The residual heat of the hob will com­plete the cooking.

– To save electricity, use pan lids when-

ever possible.

– Never cook the food directly on the

glass ceramic hob, but in special pans
or containers.

– Do not scratch the cooktop with cut-

ting or sharp objects.
Do not use the glass ceramic surface
as a work surface.

DEEP FAT FRYING

For safety purposes when deep fat fry­ing, do not fill the pan more than one
third full of oil.

DO NOT cover the pan with a lid and
DO NOT leave the pan unattended.

In the unfortunate event of a fire, leave
the pan where it is and turn off the con­trol knobs.

Place a damp cloth or lid over the pan
to smother the flames. Leave the pan to
cool for at least 30minutes before mov­ing the pan.

DO NOT USE WATER ON THE FIRE.

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Fig. 3.10

Safety hints:

– Before you switch the hob on, make

sure you know which knob controls the
required cooking plate. We advise you
to set the pan over the cooking plate
before switching it on. Remove the pan
after you have switched the cooking
plate off.

– Do not use pots and pans with rough

bases (pay attention to cookware
made of cast-iron). Rough bases can
damage (scratch) the glass surface of

the hob.
Make sure that the pan bottom of the
pan is dry and clean.

– Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave

silver streaks or spots on the hob.

– Do not leave wet or damp lids on the

hob.

– The glass-ceramic surface and pans

must be clean. Carefully remove any

food debris (especially containing

sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a cleans-

ing agent.

– Pan handles should never stand out

beyond the kitchen worktop, as there

is a great danger of knocking the pan

over.

This will also ensure that children

cannot reach them.

– Do not use the hob if the glass sur-

face is broken or cracked in any

way. Please disconnect the hob

from the mains and contact the

after-sales service.

– Do not lean over the cooking plate when

in use.

– Do not lay cooking foil or plastic mate-

rials on the ceramic surface when it is

hot.

– Remember that the surface remains hot

for a long time (about 30 min.) after the

cooking plate has been switched off.

– Follow the cleaning instructions care-

fully.

Do not use the glass surface for
storage.

Cleaning the hob

Before you begin cleaning make
sure that the appliance is
switched off.

Remove spillages and other types of
incrustations.

Dust or food particles can be removed
with a damp cloth.

If you use a detergent, please make sure
that it is not abrasive or scouring.
Abrasive or scouring powders can dam­age the glass surface of the hob.

All traces of the cleaner must be
removed with a damp cloth.

Do not put articles on the hob which can
melt: i.e plastic, aluminium foil, sugar,
sugar syrup mixtures etc.

If any of these products items have
melted on the ceramic surface, you
should remove it immediately (when the
surface is still hot) by using a scraper to
avoid any permanent damage to the sur­face of the hob.

Avoid using a knife or other sharp
utensils since these can damage the
ceramic.

Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
permanently.

ATTENTION: MOST IMPORTANT!
If cleaning the glass ceramic hob
using a special scraper tool take
extra care to avoid damaging to the
seal at the edges of the glass
ceramic surface.

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4 -

Clock and timer with “Touch-Control” keys

keys

and Touched simultaneously

(for more than 2 seconds):

• setting the clock;

• setting the timer volume (by
touching once, along with the
“ ” key);

• to cancel automatic cooking
at any time.

Function selection (touched for
more than 2 seconds):

• setting the clock (only after
first connection or after a
power failure);

Illuminated symbols:

AUTO

flashing - automatic cooking completed, oven in automatic position
but not set

AUTO

steady illumination - oven set for automatic cooking, cooking still
not taking place

“”

flashing - timer being set

“”

steady illumination - timer in operation

“”

steady illumination - oven set for manual cooking

“”

and

AUTO

AUTO flashing - automatic cooking being set

“”

and

AUTO

steady illumination - oven set for automatic cooking, cooking tak­ing place.

• timer;

• automatic cooking “dur” (duration) - how long the food will take to cook

(by touching the “ ” key again);

• automatic cooking “End” - the time you would like the oven turns off (by

touching the “ ” key two more times);

Increases the number shown on the display

Decreases the number shown on the display

Fig. 4.1

(left main oven only)

“TOUCH-CONTROL” keys

The “touch-control” keys shall be operated by the fingers (just by touching the key).
When using touch controls it is best to use the ball of your finger rather than the tip.

The keys are automatically deactivated:

• 8 seconds after the last selection; the deactivation is indicated by an acoustic sig­nal (“beep”).

To reactivate just touch the “ ” key or the

“”and “”keys (simultaneously) for

more than 2 seconds.

Setting the clock

When first connected, or after a power failure, the digits and “AUTO” will shown on
the display. To set the clock, touch the “ ” key, for more than 2 seconds, and then
the

“”or “”keys.

Important: the oven does not operate, in manual cooking, without first having set
the clock.

To set the clock, with the appliance already connected, touch the

“”and “”keys

simultaneously (for more than 2 seconds), then

“”or “”keys.

Important:

• changing the time will delete any automatic program;

• after setting the clock, the oven starts to operate in the selected function (man-

ual cooking). The “ ” symbol is steady illuminated.

Using the timer

You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use.
The timer does not turn the oven off.
The timer can be set for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.

• To set the timer, touch the “ ” key for more than 2 seconds (the “ ” symbol flash­es), than the

“”or “”keys.

• After about 8 seconds an acoustic signal (“beep”) will sound confirming the regula­tion (“ ” symbol steady illuminated).

• To check the remaining time touch the “ ” key for more than 2 seconds. If the
remaining time is more than a minute the display will show hours and minutes; if
less than a minute the display will show seconds.

• When the time is up, the timer will beep.
Touch the touch the “ ” key, for more then 2 seconds, to turn it off; or press the

“”or “”

key to stop the beep and than the “ ” key, for more than 2 seconds,

to deactivate the “ ” symbol flashing on the display.

• Turn off the oven manually (function and thermostat knobs in the off position) if the
manual cooking has been completed.

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Setting the timer volume

You can select from three volume levels.

• Touch the

“”and “”keys simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.

• Touch the “ ” key; you can read on the display the current timer volume (“ton1”,
“ton2” or “ton3”).

• Touch the

“”key to listen or change the timer volume.

• Timer volume activated: the last displayed.

• After about 8 seconds an acoustic signal (“beep”) will sound confirming the volume
setting; then the time of day will be displayed.

Automatic cooking

Use automatic cooking to automatically turn the oven on, cook, and then turn the oven
off.

1. Check the clock shows the correct time.

2. Select the function and temperature (function and temperature knobs). The oven will

come on.

3. Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time for preheating if necessary.

4. Touch the

“”

key for more than 2 seconds and then touch again. “dur” will show

(duration). Using the

“”

and

“”

keys, set the cooking time.

5. Decide the time you would like the oven to turn off; touch the

“”

key for more than

2 seconds and then touch it two times again. “End” will show.
Using the

“”

and

“”

keys, set the cooking time.

Note: while “dur” is displayed you can change to “End” just by touching one time
the

“”

key (within 8 seconds from the last selection).

If there is time to wait before cooking starts, the current time of day and “AUTO” will
show in the clock display. The oven will switch off but is now set for automatic cook­ing.

If you are already at home to turn the oven on and only want the oven to turn off auto­matically, start cooking as normal, then follow step 4 or step 5 to set a time to stop the
oven.

When automatic cooking starts, “ ” will be displayed and the oven will turn on.

• To see the remaining cook time, follow step 4 up to display “dur” (duration).

• To see the set stop time, follow step 5 up to display “End”.

•

When the stop time is reached, the oven will turn off, the timer will beep and “AUTO”
will flash:

• Touch any key to stop the beeping.

• Touch the

“”

key, for more than 2 seconds, to return the oven to the manual mode

(“ ” symbol steady illuminated on the display).

• Turn the temperature and function knobs to the off position.

Attention: after a power failure any automatic program is deleted. Turn off the oven
manually.

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To cancel automatic cooking at any time, touch the

“”

and

“”

keys simultane­ously (for more than 2 seconds) and turn the temperature and function knobs to the
off position.

5 - Multifunction main oven (left oven)

Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

General features

As its name indicates, this is an oven
that presents particular features from an
operational point of view.
In fact, it is possible to insert 7 differ­ent programs to satisfy every cooking
need.
The 7 positions, thermostatically con­trolled, are obtained by 4 heating ele­ments which are:

– Bottom element 1200 W
– Top element 1000 W
– Grill element 2000 W
– Circular element 2200 W

Note:

Upon first use, it is advisable to oper­ate the oven for 30 minutes in the posi­tion and for another 30 minutes at
the maximum temperature (thermostat
knob on position 250) in the positions

and

, to eliminate possible traces
of grease on the heating elements.
Clean the oven and accessories with
warm water and washing-up liquid.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Heating and cooking in the MULTI­FUNCTION oven are obtained in the fol­lowing ways:

a. by normal convection

The heat is produced by the upper
and lower heating elements.

b. by forced convection

A fan sucks in the air contained in the
oven muffle, which sends it through
the circular heating element and then
sends it back through the muffle.
Before the hot air is sucked back
again by the fan to repeat the
described cycle, it envelops the food
in the oven, provoking a complete
and rapid cooking.
It is possible to cook several dishes
simultaneously.

c. by semi-forced convection

The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.

d. by radiation

The heat is irradiated by the infra red
grill element.

e. by radiation and ventilation

The irradiated heat from the infra red
grill element is distributed throughout
the oven by the fan.

f. by ventilation

The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.

WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.

During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.

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Thermostat knob (fig. 5.1)

This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clock­wise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).
The oven thermostat indicator light will illuminate when the oven is switched on and
turns off when the oven reaches the correct temperature.
The light will cycle on and off during cooking.

Function selector knob (fig. 5.2)

Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions:

Oven light

By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on.
It remains on in all the cooking modes.

Traditional convection cooking

The upper and lower heating elements are switched on. The heat is diffused by natural
convection and the temperature must be regulated between 50° C and 250° C with
the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven before introducing the foods to be cooked.

Recommended for:

For foods which require the same cooking temperature both internally and externally,
i. e. roasts, spare ribs, meringue, etc.

F

Fig. 5.1

Fig. 5.2

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Grilling

The infra-red heating element is switched on. The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed

and the thermostat knob to between 50° and 225°C

for max 15 minutes, then to position 175°C.

Note: It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.

For correct use see chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.

Recommended for:

Intense grilling action for cooking with a broiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”, toasting,
etc.

Defrosting frozen foods

Only the oven fan is on.
To be used with the thermostat knob on “●” because the other positions have no
effect. The defrosting is done by simple ventilation without heat.

Recommended for:

To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogram requires about one hour.
The defrosting times vary according to the quantity and type of foods to be defrosted.

Hot air cooking

The circular element and the fan are on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection and the temperature must be regulated
between 50° and 250 °C with the ther mostat knob.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven.

Recommended for:

For foods that must be well done on the outside and tender or rare on the inside, i.
e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish, etc.

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Ventilated grill cooking

The infra-red ray grill and the fan are on.
The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and the fan then distributes it throughout the oven.
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 175 °C for max 30 minutes, with
the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven for about 5 minutes.

Use with the oven door closed.

Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

For correct use see chapter “GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN”.

Recommended for:

For grill cooking when a fast outside browning is necessary to keep the juices in, i. e. veal
steak, steak, hamburger, etc.

Maintaining temperature after cooking or slowly heating
foods

The upper element and the circular element connected in series, are switched on; also
the fan is on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection with the most heat being produced by the
upper element.
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 140 °C with the thermostat knob.

Recommended for:

To keep foods hot after cooking. To slowly heat already cooked foods.

Convection cooking with ventilation

The upper and lower heating elements and the fan turn on.
The heat coming from the top and bottom is diffused by forced convection.
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 250 °C with the thermostat
knob.

Recommended for:

For foods of large volume and quantity which require the same internal and external
degree of cooking; for ie: rolled roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.

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Cooking Advice

STERILIZATION

Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in
the following way:

a. Set the switch to position .
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the dripping pan making sure they do not touch each other and

the door and set the thermostat knob to position 135 °C.

When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble,
turn off the oven and let cool.

Regeneration

Set the switch to position and the thermostat knob to position 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven
for about 10 minutes at the highest temperature.

Roasting

To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:
– that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 180 and 200 °C.
– that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.

Grilling and “au gratin”

Set the switch to position .
Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and after having preheated the oven, simply place
the food on the shelf.

Close the door and let the oven operate with the thermostat on, until grilling is complete.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “au gratin”

effect.

Note: It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.

ATTENTION: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

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Simultaneous cooking of different foods

The MULTI-FUNCTION oven set on position

and

gives simultaneous heterogeneous

cooking of different foods.
Different foods such as fish, cake and meat can be cooked together without mixing the
smells and flavours.
This is possible since the fats and vapors are oxidized while passing through the electrical
element and therefore are not deposited onto the foods.

The only precautions to follow are:
– The cooking temperatures of the different foods must be as close to as possible, with a

maximum difference of 20° - 25 °C.

– The introduction of the different dishes in the oven must be done at different times in

relation to the cooking times of each one.

The time and energy saved with this type of cooking is obvious.

Use of the grill

Preheat the oven for about 5 minutes.
Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning the rack as close to the grill as possible.

The drip pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and fats.

Grilling with the oven door closed.
Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.

Keep children well out of reach.

Oven cooking

Before introducing the food, preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
For a correct preheating operation, it is advisable to remove the tray from the oven
and introduce it together with the food, when the oven has reached the desired tem­perature.
Check the cooking time and turn off the oven 5 minutes before the theoretical time to
recuperate the stored heat.

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General features

The conventional oven is provided with
3 heating elements which are:

– Top element 700 W
– Bottom element 800 W
– Grill element 1450 W

NOTE:

Upon first use, it is advisable to oper­ate the oven for 30 minutes in the posi­tion and for another 30 minutes at
the maximum temperature (thermostat
knob on position 250) in the position

to eliminate possible traces of

grease on the heating elements.

6 - Conventional oven (right oven)

Operating principles

Heating and cooking in the CONVEN­TIONAL oven are obtained in the fol­lowing ways:

a. by natural convection

The heat is produced by the upper
and lower heating elements.

b. by radiation

The heat is radiated by the infra red
grill element.

WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.

During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.

F

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.2

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Function selector knob (fig. 6.1)

Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions.

Thermostat knob (fig. 6.2)

This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clock­wise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).
The oven thermostat indicator light will illuminate when the oven is switched on and
turns off when the oven reaches the correct temperature.
The light will cycle on and off during cooking.

Oven light

By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on.
It remains on in all the cooking modes.

Traditional convection cooking

The upper and lower heating elements come on.
The heat is dispersed by natural convection and the temperature must be set to
between 50° and 250°C via the thermostat knob. The oven must be preheated before
cooking.

In the position the rotisserie motor come on for cooking with the rotisserie.

Recommended for:

Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example roasts,
spare pork ribs, meringues etc.

Traditional grilling

The infrared electrical resistance comes on.
The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed

and the thermostat knob to position 225°C for 15 min-

utes then to 175°C.
In the position the rotisserie motor come on for cooking with the rotisserie.

For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.

Recommended for:

Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.

It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

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Use of the rotisserie

– Insert the dripping pan into the lowest rack holders of the oven and insert the rod

support into the intermediate rack holders.

– Put the meat to be cooked onto the rod, being careful to secure it in the center with

the special forks.

– Insert the rod into the motor opening and rest it onto the support of the spit collar;

then remove the grip by turning it to the left.

Fig. 6.3

Use of the grill

Switch the grill on, setting the two knobs:
– Function selector to or position.
– Thermostat selector to position 225°C for 15 minutes then to 175°C.
Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed

.
Place the food inside positioning the rack as near as possible to the grill.
Insert the drip pan under the rack to collect the cooking juices.

Grilling with the oven door closed and do not for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.

Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

Rotisserie

The oven is equipped with a rotisserie.
This device is made up of:
– an electrical motor mounted on the rear part of the oven
– a stainless steel rod, equipped with a detachable athermic grip and 2 recordable forks
– a rod support to be inserted into the central rack holders of the oven.

The rotation direction of the rotisserie
can be either clockwise or counter­clockwise.

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N.B. For fan ovens reduce the temper­ature by 10-20°C. For any dish taking
one hour or over to cook, reduce the
cooking time by 10 minutes per hour.

* Shelf positions have been counted

from the top of the oven to the base.
A fan oven creates more even tempera­ture throughout, therefore the shelf posi­tions are not as critical.

Food °C °F Gas Shelf Cooking

Mark Position* Time (approx)

CAKES

Victoria sandwich 190 375 5 2 or 3 20-25 mins
Small cakes/buns 190 375 5 1 and 2 15-20 mins
Maidera cake 180 350 4 2 or 3 20 mins
Fruit cake 170 325 33 1

3

/4

hours

Rich fruit cake 150 300 2 3 or 4 2

1

/2

hours

Scones 225 425 8-9 2 8-10 mins

PASTRY

Puff 225 425 8-9 2 10-20 mins
Short crust 200 400 62 20-30 mins
Plate tarts 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 30-35 mins
Quiches and flans 200-210 400-410 6 1 or 2 40-45 mins

YEAST

Bread loaf 225 425 7-8 2 35-55 mins
Bread rolls 220 425 7 1 or 2 15-20 mins
Pizza dough 230 450 82 20 mins

ROAST MEAT

Beef – Medium 190 375 5 2 or 3 20 mins/lb + 20 mins
Lamb 190 375 5 2 or 3 25-30 mins/b + 25

mins

Pork 190-200 375-400 5-7 2 or 3 30 mins/lb + 30 mins
Veal 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Chicken 190 375 5 2 or 3 30 mins/b + 30 mins
Turkey up to 10lb 180 350 4 2 or 3 18-20 mins/b + 20

mins

Stews/casseroles 150-170 300-325 2-3 2 or 3 1

1

/2

2 hours

Recommended cooking temperature

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7 - Cleaning and Maintenance

General advice

IMPORTANT
Before any operation of cleaning and maintenance disconnect the appliance from

the electrical network.

– Do not use cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.

– Important:

the use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recommended when handling
or cleaning of this appliance.

Attention
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very impor-

tant that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are cooking.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance

thus make it unsafe.

WARNING

When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for this
type of product category. However special care should be taken around the rear or
the underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to be
touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.

Spillage

Any spillage should be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent it becoming burnt
on.

Vitroceramic cooking hob

– See page 18.

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Enamelled parts

All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water or other non­abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a microfibre or soft cloth.
Acidic substances like lemon juice, tomato sauce, vinegar etc. can damage the enam­el if left too long.

Stainless steel, aluminium parts and silk-screen printed
surfaces

Clean using an appropriate product.

Always dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: these parts must be cleaned very carefully to avoid scratching and abra­sion. You are advised to use a soft cloth and neutral soap.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive substances or non-neutral detergents as these
will irreparably damage the surface.

Replacing the oven light bulb

Switch the cooker off at the mains.

When the oven is cool unscrew and replace the bulb with another one resistant to high
temperatures (300°C), voltage 230 V (50 Hz), E14

and same power (check watt power as

stamped in the bulb itself) of the replaced bulb.

Note: Oven bulb replacement is not covered by your guarantee.

Glass control panel

Clean using an appropriate product.
Always dry thoroughly.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the control panel
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

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Assembly and dismantling
of the side runner frames

– Fit the side runner frames into the

holes on the side walls inside the
oven (Fig. 7.1).

– Slide the tray and rack into the run-

ners (Fig. 7.2).

– The rack must be fitted so that the

safety catch, which stops it sliding
out, faces the inside of the oven.

– To dismantle, operate in reverse order.

Fig. 7.1

Fig. 7.2

Inside of ovens

The oven should always be cleaned
after use when it has cooled down.
The cavity should be cleaned using a
mild detergent solution and warm water.
Suitable proprietary chemical cleaners
may be used after first consulting with
the manufacturers recommendations
and testing a small sample of the oven
cavity.
Abrasive cleaning agents or scouring
pads/cloths should not be used on the
cavity surface.

• NOTE: The manufacturers of this

appliance will accept no responsibili­ty for damage caused by chemical or
abrasive cleaning.

Attention: Do not store flammable
material in the ovens.

Let the oven cool down and pay spe­cial attention no to touch the hot heat­ing elements inside the oven cavity.

Storage
compartment

The storage compartment
is accessible through the
pivoting panel (fig. 7.3).

Do not store flammable
material in the ovens or
in the storage compart­ment.

Fig. 7.3

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Fig. 7.4D

Fig. 7.4C

Fig. 7.4B

Fig. 7.4A

Fig. 7.4

Removing the oven doors

The oven door can easily be removed
as follows:

– Open the door to the full extent (fig.

7.4A).

– Attach the retaining rings to the hooks

on the left and right hinges (fig. 7.4B

).

– Hold the door as shown in fig. 7.4.

– Gently close the door and withdraw

the lower hinge pins from their
location (fig. 7.4C).

– Withdraw the upper hinge pins from

their location (fig. 7.4D).

– Rest the door on a soft surface.

– To replace the door, repeat the above

steps in reverse order.

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Fig. 7.5a

D

Fig. 7.5b

Fig. 7.5c

E

F

H

Fig. 7.5d

It is normal the opened gap between the
top edge of the inner glass and the top
of the door. This allows the cooling air
circulation.

Oven doors - removing the
inner pane of glass

The inner pane of glass can easily be
removed for cleaning.

Removing the inner pane

– Open the door to the full extent.
– Attach the retaining rings to the hooks

on the left and right hinges (fig. ).

– Gently pull out the inner pane of glass

(fig. ).

– Clean the glass with an appropriate

cleaner.

– Dry thoroughly, and place the pane on a

soft surface.

– Now you can also clean the inside of the

outer glass.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the panes
of glass since they can scratch the sur­face, which may result in shattering of
the glass.

Reassembling the inner pane

– Make sure the door is locked open (see

fig. ).

– Check the correct positioning of the no.4

(four) silicon rubbers D (fig. ).

– Check that you are holding the pane the

correct way. You should be able to read
the wording on it as it faces you.

– Insert the inner pane in the left E and

right F side guides (fig. ) and gen­tly let it slide up to the retainers H (fig.

).

– Unlock the oven door by detaching the

retaining rings from the hooks on the left
and right hinges (fig. ). Close the
door.

7.5a

7.5b

7.5c

7.5d

7.4B

7.4B

7.4B

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Trouble shooting

Problem

Food too brown but not cooked.

Remedy

Turn down the oven temperature slight­ly and cook a little longer

Problem

Food cooked but not brown enough.

Remedy

Increase temperature.

Problem

Food baking unevenly.

Remedy

1. The temperature may be slightly high

turn it down

2. Position the food in the centre of the

shelves rather than towards the sides
of tho oven.

3. Rotate the food a half turn in the

oven.

4. Try pre-heating the oven for 5-15

minutes prior to baking.

Always remove cooked items as soon
as they are ready and continue cooking
the under-cooked items until they are
completely finished.

Changing the Oven Cavity Light Bulb.

If the oven light falls:

1. Turn off the oven by switching the

oven selector to “

o”, switch off at the

cooker point.

2. When the oven is cool, reach back

and upwards inside the oven, the
bulb is in the top corner.

3. Unscrew the light glass cover, replace

the bulb with a new one of the same
specification and screw the cover
back until it is hand tight.

NOTE: Oven bulb replacement is not
covered by your guarantee.

Other bulbs cannot be changed by
yourself and should be replaced by an
authorised CAPLE Service Engineer.
Bulbs other than the oven bulb are cov­ered by the guarantee.

Helpful Advice

IMPORTANT: Cooker get hot. Keep
children away from this appliance at
all times.

If Your Oven Does Not Work

Before calling a CAPLE service engineer
run through the following checklist.

1. The cooker is connected to the power
supply and that the fuse is intact.

2. Make sure the timer control (main
oven only) is set to the manual posi­tion, and that the oven has not been
set inadvertently for an automatic or
timed programme.

If you are in any doubt about carrying
out these checks, call the CAPLE
Helpline.
Please check contact details at
www.caple.co.uk.

A charge will be made if the appliance
is found to be in working order, or if it
has not been installed in accordance
with these instructions, or if it is has
been used incorrectly.

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Cod. 1103423 - ß1

CAPLE “Built-in” Service

Should you require service at any time,
please contact the Caple Helpline.
Please check contact details at

www.caple.co.uk.

Caple have a nationwide service net-

work of engineers who will respond
quickly to your call.

YOUR GUARANTEE

CAPLE guarantees all parts of this product for one year from the date of pur-

chase. During that time, should it become necessary CAPLE engineers will

replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to

fair wear and tear, such as lightbulbs.

Parts and the engineers labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months.

To qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to provide

proof of date of purchase and the appliance must have been supplied,

installed and used for domestic purposes only in accordance with CAPLE

instructions.

Consequential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered

by the guarantee.

This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights.

CAPLE cannot be responsible for the results of using this appliance for any

other purposes other than those described in these instructions.

Always replace spare parts with gen­uine Caple spares. These are available
from authorised Caple Service Centres
or by mail order (please check contact
details at www.caple.co.uk).
When ordering parts always quote the
model number and serial number of
your appliance.