Caple CCH 6, CCH, GC600SS, CGC700SS, CGC900SS Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual for island chimney hood

Model code: CGI910

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

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Thank you for buying your new Caple Chimney Extractor.
To ensure that you get the best results from your new Chimney Extractor, we strongly suggest

that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before use.
This manual contains installation advice, usage instructions and a cleaning guide, as well as other

important facts about your Caple Chimney Extractor.
If treated with care, your Caple Chimney Extractor should give you years of trouble-free use.
To register ownership, please ensure you complete and return the guarantee card supplied with the

appliance.

These cooker hoods are designed to extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen; they are not intended to
extract steam.

Note: CE Marking certifies that this appliance complies with the requirements laid down in EEC directive 89:336.
(Electromagnetic compatibility) and subsequent modifications and Low Voltage directive 72/23/E.

YOUR APPLIANCE

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These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any o f the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Installation

 Installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electr ician or a competent person.
 Electrical connection must be by a qualifie d electr ician.
 This hood must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions and all measurements must be adhered

to.

 If the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas appliance then the provision for v entilation must be in accordance

with the Gas Safety Codes of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 and BS.6891 (Natural Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994 , the
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment,
the Bu i ld i ng stand ard s (Scotl and) (Consolid ated) Regulati ons i ssued by the S cotti sh Dev elopmen t Depar tmen t.

 The fan motor of this cooker hoo d incorporates a cut out device which will operate if the motor becomes

overheated. If the cut-out device is activated, switch off the fan motor and allow the cooker hood to cool. The
cut-out device will reset itself when the fan motor has cooled significantly.

 It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
 When installed between adjoining wall cabinets the wall cabinets must not overhang the hob.
 If the room where the hood is to be used contains a fuel burning appliance such as a central heating boiler then its

flue must be of the room sealed or balanced flue type.

 If other types of flue or appliances are fi tted ensur e that ther e is an adequa te supply of air t o the room.
 The ducting system for t his app lianc e must not b e conn ected to any exist ing venti lation syste m whic h is being

used for any other purpose.

 This extractor is supplied with flexible ducting that extends to 2 metres.
 If site conditions make it necessary to ex tend the length, the size of the addi tional ducting must not be of a lesser

cross sectional area and the ducting outlet must provide minimal flow resistance. Failure to follow this instruction
will increase the noise level and overload the motor. THE GUARANTEE WILL ALSO BE INVALIDATED.

Child Safety
 This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or

play with the appliance.

During Use

 This product is for domestic use only.
 Never leave frying pans unattended during use as over-heated fats and oil s might catch fi re.
 Never do flambé cooking under this cooker hood.
 Do not leave naked flames under the hood.

Maintenance and Service

 This appliance can be a hazard if the metal filters are not washed regularly.
 If charcoal filters are fitted the type and frequency of cooking will determine when the charcoal filter will require

changing. In any case, these must be replaced every three/four months.

 Under no circumstances should you attemp t to r epai r the appliance your self. Repairs carried ou t by inexperienced

persons may cause injury or more serious malfunction. Ref er to your Caple S er v i c e C e nt r e .

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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To obtain the best performance it is advisable to switch the hood on for a few minutes before you start cooking and
leave it running for approximately 15 minutes after cooking .

Electronic Controls

1. Push the low button, the indicating light 1 on, and the m otor runs at low speed. Push it again and the mot or

will stop.

2. Push the middle button, the indicating light 2 on, and the motor runs at mid speed. Push it again and the
motor will stop

3. Push the high button, the indicating light 3 on, and motor runs on high speed. Pu sh it again and the motor
will stop

4. Push the light button; the indicating light 4 on , and the two lighting la mps will com e on. Pu sh it again an d

the lamps will turn off.

Recirculation

 If the cooker hood is to be used in the recirculation mode the special charcoal filter must be used. This is available

from your supplier as an accessory.

 The con tam inat ed air is cl eane d b y p ass ing thr oug h t he filters and then back into the kitchen.
 The charcoal filter absorbs odours arising from cooking.
 In use it will slowly become saturated in grease and less effective.
 The charcoal filter normal ly requires changing after at least every three/four months or more frequently if the hood is

used for more than three hours per day.

Extraction

 The contaminated air enters the cooker hood passing thro ugh the metal gre ase filte r and out t hrough th e ductin g into

the atmosphere.

 When used in the extraction mode the charcoal filter must not be fitted.
 Never do flambé cooking under this cooker hood.
 Take extra care when frying and never leave frying pans unattended during use, as over-heated fats and oils can

catch fire.

 Do not leave naked flames under the cooker hood.
 Ensure heating areas on your hob are covered with pots and pans when using the hob and cooker hood

simultaneously.

 Ensure not to damage the charcoal filter when cleaning or replacing as the activated charcoal insid e is saturated with

grease, which will stain if it comes into contact with clothing or furnishings.

 Before carrying out any maintenance or clean ing i sol ate th e cook er ho od from the mains electricity supply.
 The cooker hood must be kept clean, a build up of grease or fat can be a fire hazard.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING