Caple DD911BK, DD911SS, DD120BK, DD911WH Instruction Manual

Model code: DD911BK DD911SS

DD911WH DD120BK

Instruction manual for downdraft hood

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

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Environmental protection

The symbol on the product or on its packaging 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. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent poten-tial negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product. This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

CE Declarations of Conformity

This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable
legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC).

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Notes for the user

This product is designed to work in both ducted
and recirculated mode, which ever is preferred
for you installation.

Saftey instructions

These hoods have been designed for personal
use in the home. The appliance must be used
by adults. Make sure that the appliance is out of
reach of children and that they do not use it to
play with. Make sure that children do not operate
the controls.

• When the appliance is delivered, check the

overall appearance of the packaging.
Any remarks should be written on the
delivery coupon, of which you keep a copy.
Your appliance is designed for normal
domestic use. It is not designed for
commercial or industrial use, or for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.

• Anyconsequencesofordamagefromincor­rect installation or incorrect use of the appli­ance will not be covered by the manufactur­er’s guarantee.

• Donoteverchangeortrytochangethechar-

acteristics of this appliance. This would be a
danger. Repairs must be performed only by
an authorised technician.
Always disconnect the hood before carrying
out cleaning or maintenance operations.

• Adequatelyventilatetheroomwhenacooker

hoodand other appliances, powered by en­ergy other than electricity, are used simultane­ously, so that the hood does not suck any­combustion fumes.

•

Do not cook food over open flames (flambé)
or operate gas hobs without pots

or pans on

them while using the hood (the flames may get
sucked into the hood causing damage the
appliance).

•

Fryingundertheappliancemustbedone
under constant supervision as hot oils and

fats may ignite.
Respect the guidelines for cleaning and
replacement of grease filters. Accumulated
deposits of grease are a fire hazard.

•

This appliance must notbe with over cook

tops powered by wood or coal or in any case,
with cook tops with power levels that could
damage the appliance.
Never use steam or high pressure devices
for cleaning your hood (regulations regarding
electrical safety).

•

Neverusethecookerhoodwithoutthegrease

filters fitted.

• The minimum distance between the Down­draft (closed) and the surface above it must
be at least 400 mm.

•

Whenhandlingthedowndraft,neverputyour

hands in the field of action of the extractable
unit. Keep your hands clear of moving parts.

We are constantly seeking to improve our
products, we reserve the right to modify their
technical, functional, or aesthetic
characteristics deriving from their upgrading.
In the case of the version with external
motor, for normal downdraft operation, it is
necessary to use a external motor made by
Caple.
The air collected must not be conveyed into a
flue used for smoke or fumes from
appliances powered by anything other than
electricity (central heating systems, etc.). As
far as discharging exhaust air is concerned,
please follow the guidelines given by
competent authorities.

WARNING

Keep these instructions for use with the
appliance. If the appliance should be sold
or passed on to others, make sure that the
instructions are passed on with it. We
thank you for taking note of these
suggestions before installing and using the
appliance. They have been written for your
personal safety and the safety of others.

•

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Contents

Dimensions 6

Installing the extractor 7

Grease filter removal, installing the activated charcoal filter

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9

10

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Electrical connection

How the downdraft works

Cleaning the extractor

Troubleshooting

Aftersales service 13

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Dimensions

INC

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Installing the extractor

1. Before carrying out the appliance installa-

tion, please check that all components are
not damaged, in such a case contact your
retailer and do not carry out any installation
operation.
Before the installation of the Downdraft,
please remove the safety piece you can see
in the picture (Fig. 1). Furthermore, please
read carefully all of the following installation
instructions.

• Useanairexhaustingpipewhosemaxi­mum length does not exceed 5 meters.

•

Limitthenumberofelbowsinthepiping,

since each elbow reduces the air capac­ity of 1 linear meter. (eg. if you use no. 2 x
90 ° elbows, the length of piping should
not exceed 3 meters).

• Avoidabruptdirectionchanges.,

•

Use a 150 mm. constant diameter rigid
ducting pipe for the whole length.

• Use piping approved by standards in

force.

The manufacturer shall not be deemed re­sponsible for air capacity or noise problems
caused by failure to comply with the above
instructions and no warranty on the product
shall be provided.

2. Before making the hole, check that there are

no structural or other parts inside the cabi­net, where the appliance is to be placed,
which could hinder a proper installation.
Check that the dimensions of the Downdraft
and the ones of the cook top are compatible
with the cabinet so that the installation can
be carried out properly.

3.

Make a rectangular opening, 842 x 100 mm
in size, in the back of the cook top for the
90cm model, 1142 x 100 mm for the 1200
model and 542 x 100 mm for the 60 cm
model.

4. Put the Downdraft in the opening, inserting it

from above as shown in (Fig. 2).

5. Fix the downdraft inside the cabinet, using

the special fixing brackets supplied with the
product (Fig. 3).
Insert the brackets in the lower side of the
downdraft (Fig. 3), in such a way that there
is a 2 mm distance between the lower side
of bracket and the bottom of the cabinet
(Fig. 3).
This distance will allow the traction to be po­sitioned downwards of the product, at the
moment of fixing, in order to have the stain­less steel trim perfectly adhering with the
work surface. Before inserting the screws,
please make sure that the appliance is per­fectly perpendicular with the work surface.

6.

Once the installation is complete and after
connecting the appliance to the mains
power, lift up the downdraft and remove the
door block (Fig. 4); then open the door
(Fig. 5) and fit the filters in place (Fig. 6). In
the ver-sion of the Downdraft equipped with
internal motor, install the power unit
orienting the air outlet to the desired
position, either downwards or upwards
(Fig. 7). The motor can be installed either on
the front or rear side of the downdraft After
having installed the motor, connect the air
ducts.

7.

For versions with an external motor, place
the external motor in a suitable area and fit
the exhaust ducting as illustrated. Then fit
the air outlet ducts between the external
motor and the downdraft. Select an air outlet
from the five possibilities (Fig. 9) and fit the
union supplied with the appliance.

8. Place the metal box with the electronic com-

ponents in an easily reachable area for even­tual technical assistance operations. (Fig.

9), connecting the three connectors (9 pole
connector for the actuator control and the
safety control, 4 pole connector for neon
lamp turn on and push-button connector)
(Fig. 10).

WARNING

Before connecting the air exhaust hose,
make sure that the non-return valves
can move freely.

CAUTION

Installation must comply with the regula-
tions in force regarding the ventilation of
enclosed environments. In particular, dis-
charged air must not be conveyed into a
duct used for fumes discharge or discharge
from appliances using gas
or other combustible materials. The use of
discontinued ducts is not allowed without
the approval of a qualified technician.

WARNING

After having replaced the filters, reinstall
the front stainless steel panel, otherwise
the Downdraft is not function.

9. For external motors, connect the motor unit

cable to the relevant connector on the
electrical components box.

10. Power up the cookerhood.

How to use the extractor

This appliance is intended to suck cooking
fumes, greases and some steam. It has been
designed to work in both ducted mode, with
outside evacuation, and recirculating mode.

Outside - ducted version

The cooker hood can be mounted in the version
with outside discharge of extracted air: in this
case it is necessary to connect the exhausting
channel/ducting to the outside (exhausting
pipes are not supplied with this product.)

Check for a non-return valve blockage

In case of outside air discharge installation, fit a
non-return valve to prevent wind and back air
from entering.

Recirculating mode

In case fumes and vapour cannot be evacuated
outside, the appliance can be used in the
recirculating mode.
Activated charcoal filters are required for
this type of cooker hood (code: CAP43CF).
Air recycled through the charcoal filters is
recirculated into the kitchen, thanks to a duct
conveying the air on one side of the cabinet

(Fig. 11).

Removing the grease filter and
installing the charcoal filter

The removal and fitting of the grease and carcoal
filters need to be carried out with the downdraft in
the open position. To open the downdraft, push

the

 key. Then remove the front panel, push-

ing the upper part of each side at the same time.
The panel will rotate forwards to make it possible
to access the grease filters (Fig. 6). Remove the
grease filters to access the carbon filters (Fig.

12). The replacement of the charcoal filters has
to be carried out accordingly to the effective use
of the Downdraft, and in any case at least once
every 6 months.

CAUTION

Installation must comply with the regula­tions in force regarding the ventilation of
enclosed environments. In particular, dis­charged air must not be conveyed into a
duct used for fumes discharge or discharge
from appliances using gas
or other combustible materials. The use of
discontinued ducts is not allowed without
the approval of a qualified technician.

WARNING

After having replaced the filters, reinstall
the front stainless steel panel, otherwise
the Downdraft is not function.

Recirculating mode

In case fumes and vapour cannot be evacuated
outside, the appliance can be used in the
recirculating mode.
Activated charcoal filters are required for
this type of cooker hood (code: CAP43CF).
Air recycled through the charcoal filters is
recirculated into the kitchen, thanks to a duct
conveying the air on one side of the cabinet

(Fig. 11).

Removing the grease filter and
installing the charcoal filter

The removal and fitting of the grease and carcoal
filters need to be carried out with the downdraft in
the open position. To open the downdraft, push

the

 key. Then remove the front panel, push-

ing the upper part of each side at the same time.
The panel will rotate forwards to make it possible
to access the grease filters (Fig. 6). Remove the
grease filters to access the carbon filters (Fig.

12). The replacement of the charcoal filters has
to be carried out accordingly to the effective use
of the Downdraft, and in any case at least once
every 6 months.

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WARNING

Before connecting the air exhaust hose,
make sure that the non-return valves
can move freely.

CAUTION

Installation must comply with the regula-
tions in force regarding the ventilation of
enclosed environments. In particular, dis-
charged air must not be conveyed into a
duct used for fumes discharge or discharge
from appliances using gas
or other combustible materials. The use of
discontinued ducts is not allowed without
the approval of a qualified technician.

WARNING

After having replaced the filters, reinstall
the front stainless steel panel, otherwise
the Downdraft is not function.

9. For external motors, connect the motor unit

cable to the relevant connector on the
electrical components box.

10. Power up the cookerhood.

How to use the extractor

This appliance is intended to suck cooking
fumes, greases and some steam. It has been
designed to work in both ducted mode, with
outside evacuation, and recirculating mode.

Outside - ducted version

The cooker hood can be mounted in the version
with outside discharge of extracted air: in this
case it is necessary to connect the exhausting
channel/ducting to the outside (exhausting
pipes are not supplied with this product.)

Check for a non-return valve blockage

In case of outside air discharge installation, fit a
non-return valve to prevent wind and back air
from entering.

Recirculating mode

In case fumes and vapour cannot be evacuated
outside, the appliance can be used in the
recirculating mode.
Activated charcoal filters are required for
this type of cooker hood (code: CAP43CF).
Air recycled through the charcoal filters is
recirculated into the kitchen, thanks to a duct
conveying the air on one side of the cabinet

(Fig. 11).

Removing the grease filter and
installing the charcoal filter

The removal and fitting of the grease and carcoal
filters need to be carried out with the downdraft in
the open position. To open the downdraft, push

the

 key. Then remove the front panel, push-

ing the upper part of each side at the same time.
The panel will rotate forwards to make it possible
to access the grease filters (Fig. 6). Remove the
grease filters to access the carbon filters (Fig.

12). The replacement of the charcoal filters has
to be carried out accordingly to the effective use
of the Downdraft, and in any case at least once
every 6 months.

9. Connnect the internal or external
motors cable to the terminal board found
inside the plastic box of the downdraft
wiring. Ensure you respect the power
cables wiring colours when perfoming the
electrical connection

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Electrical connection

If the appliance has no plug or if the plug is not
easily accessible, then a device needs to be fit­ted to cut it off from the electric network; this
device must have an opening distance between
contacts on all poles of at least 3 mm.

Electrical connection

While installing the appliance and carrying main­tenance operation, make sure it is disconnected
from the electrical network or the fuses are cut
out or removed.
Check that:

• Powerisenough.

• Feeder lines (mains) are in good condi-

tion.

•

Thecablediametercomplieswithinstal-

lation regulations.

WARNING

Place the

metal box containing the elec­tronic components at a distance of no
less than 65 cm from gas operated hobs or
in any case, 65 cm from the suctioning
surface of the cooker hood.

NOTE

We recommend installing the metal box
containing the electronic components at
least 10 cm above floor level and at a suita­ble distance from all heat sources (e.g. oven
sides or cook top).

CAUTION

This appliance is fitted with an H05 VVF 3
conductor, 0.75 mm2 (neutral, phase, and
ground) power cord.
This can be connected up to a 220 - 240 V
mono-phase electrical network through a
CEI 60083 approved power socket, which
must remain accessible after installation, in
compliance with installation regulations.
We decline any responsibility in case of ac­cidents caused by a lack of ground connec­tion or incorrect ground connection. The
appliance must be fed through a differen­tial protection device (RCD), with a nominal
residual current not exceeding 30mA. If
the power cord is damaged, call the Caple
Service to avoid any risk.

WARNING

The downdraft connection to the electrical
network must be carried out only by profes­sional and qualified technicians.
The downdraft must be connected to a
properly installed and suitable electrical
network.
The electrical system must comply with
VDE0100 standard.

DANGER

If the cooker hood presents any anomaly,
disconnect the appliance or remove the
fuse corresponding to the appliance power
disconnecting line.

NOTE

This appliance complies with the European
Directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Direc­tive) and 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility).

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MODEL DD911

A: Light ON/OFF key

The light switches on and off only when the
carriage is fully OPEN.
Pressing this button with the carriage closed
will cause the carriage to open and then the
light will switch on .
The button also serves to switch off the light
if it is on.

B:

ON/OFF key

This starts the extraction carriage upward
movement and when it is fully open, it sets the
second extraction speed.
With the carriage open: it switches off the mo­tor and if on, the light; then it retracts the ex­traction carriage.

C:

(-) Key

This reduces the speed of the extractor motor
from the 4th speed until the motor switch-

es off, without closing the pull-out car­riage.

D:

Indicators

•

This signals the speed setting, by only
the relevant LED switching on.(see
'Timing' on pg 11 for further information)

• This signals that all filters have been satu­rated by all LEDs switching on.

E:

(+) Key

This increases the speed of the extractor mo­tor, from 1st to 4th speed, without moving the
extractor panel.

F:

Timer

10 min after setting, it serves to stop the ex­tractor motor, close the carriage and switch
the lights off, if they are on. The set function is
signalled by the flashing LEDs “D” for the set
speed. The timer can be cancelled by press­ing the key again.

Other functions:

Automatic turn off:

After 4 hours of continuous working from
the last function selection, the appliance
turns off and closes automatically.

Grease filters saturation:

After 30 hours of working, the speed indica­tors “D” will all flash simultaneously, signaling
the grease filters saturation.
To reset this alarm, hold down the “TIMER”
button for at least 3 seconds, while the car­riage is open.

Calibration:

The cooker hood carries out its self
calibration every 3 complete cycles of its
extractable unit.
By pushing the “TIMER” key 6 times consec­utively (MAX break between one push and the
other is 3 sec.) all the leds will flash and the
calibration will be reset.
After the next 3 cycles the downdraft will carry
out its self

calibration.

Stand-by:

When the extractable unit is closed and the
light is switched off, the control panel,
after

6 seconds, activates the stand-by

function, reducing the brightness of the leds.
This function can be stopped by pressing ON/
OFF or LIGHT key.

How the downdraft works

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Security saftey system:

If there is an obstacle while the extractable
unit is closing, the Downdraft stops closing
and rises again thanks to a security system.

WARNING

This operation has to be carried out by
a specialised technician.

TIMING
As a result of the new EU65 “Energy label”
and EU66 “ Ecodesign” regulations issued
by the European Commission, which came
into force as from January 1st, 2015 , our
products have been adapted to comply
with these new requirements. All of the
models complying with the energy label
requirements, are equipped with new
electronics including a timer device for
suction speed control, when the air
capacity exceeds 650m³/h. Internal motor
models, with maximum air capacity higher
than 650m³/h, are equipped with a timer
device that automatically switches the suc­tion speed from 4th to 3rd speed, after 6
minutes operation. External motor models
are equipped with remote motors that as
with internal motor versions, include a
timer device that switches down the
suction speed when it exceeds 650 m³/h.
(See External Motors Instructions ) Re­mote motors, whose air capacity exceeds
650m³/h at both 4th and 3rd speed , will
have the following by default timer control
functions: The suction speed is automati­cally switched from 4th to 2nd speed, after
6 minutes operation. If the appliance is
working at 3rd speed, it is automatically
switched to 2nd speed after 7 minutes
operation. Operation speeds can also be
changed during operation. The energy
consumption of the appliance in stand – by
mode is lower than 0.5W.

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Careful maintenance ensures the correct operation and optimal performance.

MAINTENANCE HOW TO PROCEED?

ACCESSORY PRODUCTS TO

USE

External surfaces and

accessories

Do not use metallic

scrubbers,

abrasive products, or hard brushes.

To clean the external surfaces of the
cookerhood and the light housing
screen use only commercially avail­able household detergents diluted
in water. Then rinse with clean water
and dry with a soft cloth.

Active charcoal filter

with extractable

unit open

After 30 hours of operation, the
downdraft will signal the grease filter
saturation.
The saturation is signaled by the
blinking of the 4 central leds.
To reset, hold down the timer button

for at least 3 seconds, while the

carriage is open.

The grease filters can be washed by
hand or in the dishwasher. These fil­ters need to be cleaned on a regular
basis, because otherwise they may
represent a fire risk.
Refit the grease filters and front
panel, making sure that the panis
properly fitted at the sides so that it
it does not cause the downdraft to
stop operating.

Active charcoal filter

In

the recirculation mode, the
active charcoal filter must be
replaced periodically.
To remove the charcoal filter first of all
it is necessary to remove the grease
filter and then pull the plastic key of
the panel itself, in order to disengage
it from its seating.
Follow these steps in reverse order to
insert the active charcoal filter.
Replace the used charcoal filter on
an average of every six months.

Cl

eaning the extractor

CAUTION

The hood must be disconnected from the electrical network, both by unplugging the appliance
from the socket and activating the magnetic circuit breaker (safety cut-out), before removing
the metal grease filters. After cleaning operations, replace the metal grease filters as outlined
in the installation instructions.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

The cooker hood

does not work

Check that:

• Thereisnotapoweroutage.

• Aspecificspeedhasactuallybeenselected.

• The9poleconnectionisinsertedproperly.

• Theredresetkey,foundovertheelectricalsystembox,ispushed.

• Makesurethatthewiresofthe9poleconnectionareinsertedprop-

erly in the connector itself (during the connection phase, an excessive
pressure could bend the contacts).

The cooker hood has

low performance

Check that:

• Themotorspeed selected issufficientforthequantityoffumes and

vapors present in the room.

• Thekitchenisventilatedwellenoughtoallowairforintake.

• Thecharcoalfilterisnotwornout.(filteringversioncookerhood).

• Theairoutletchannelisfreeandcompliantwithparagraphno.2.

• Thenon-returnvalvesofthesuctioningunitarefreetorotate.

The cooker hood

stops in the middle of

operation

Check that:

• Thereisnotapoweroutage.

• Theomnipolardevicehasnottripped.

Any maintenance operation on your appliance should be carried out by:

• Either your retailer;

• Or another qualified professional technician, authorised for Caple appliances.

Tro

ubleshooting

Aftersales service

NOTE

When

calling,

please mention the appliance details (Type Fig. 13a and equipment Fig. 13b and
production date Fig. 13c).
This information is stated on the rating label and the production date label is placed on the lower
side of the downdraft.

You can contact Caple Service by telephone on 0117 938 7420 or by email [e-mail]

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220 - 240V - 50 HZ

ATTUATORE 12Vcc 68W

MAX 68W

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Caple

Fourth Way

Avonmouth

Bristol

BS11 8DW

www.caple.co.uk

90002422415 - GM 02/12

Serial number

90002422911 - GM 04/15