
Electric Plinth Heater
instruction manual
PH501E
Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 or for spare parts www.caple.co.uk

CONTENTS
Safety warnings 3
Environmental Protection 5
Fitting Instructions 6
Operation 10
Troubleshooting 14
Maintenance 15
Technical Data 15
Guarantee 15
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully and completely
before using your plinth heater, keep it in a
convenient place for reference when necessary
WARNINGS
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above.
- Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must be
supervised and given appropriate instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried
out by children without supervision.
- Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
- The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during
use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements.
- To prevent fire hazards do not block the ventilation grille
- Keep all flammable materials away from the appliance.
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WARNINGS
- It is dangerous to alter or modify the specifications of the
appliance in any way.
- This product is not designed for commercial use, it is a
household appliance only. It is not intended to be used in:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
- Ensure that the supply cord is not wedged during the
installation. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a Caple service technician or similarly
qualified persons in order to prevent a hazard.
- Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the grille, as this may damage or
scratch the surface.
- Ensure the appliance is switched off before any cleaning
or maintenance.
- A Caple approved engineer or highly competent
person(s) should be used for other maintenance
requirements.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice. This appliance is marked according to the European directive on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol
on the product 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. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or
the retailer where you purchased the product.
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 (EMC).
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