This document is an instruction manual for the Caple C706G Gas Hob, providing comprehensive guidance on its installation, operation, and maintenance. The hob is designed for household and similar applications, including staff kitchen areas, farmhouses, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast environments. It is intended for indoor use only.
The Caple C706G Gas Hob features four gas burners: two auxiliary gas burners, two semi-rapid burners, and one triple-ring burner. Each burner has an ignitor for gas and a safety device that interrupts gas delivery if the flame accidentally goes out. The hob is controlled by gas burner control knobs, which allow users to select different flame settings: OFF, HIGH, and LOW.
Function Description:
The Caple C706G Gas Hob is a cooking appliance that uses gas burners to heat cookware. It is designed to provide efficient and controlled heat for various cooking tasks. The hob is equipped with an integrated ignition switch within each control knob, allowing for easy lighting of the burners. To light a burner, the user presses the corresponding knob all the way in and turns it counter-clockwise to the HIGH setting, holding it until the burner lights. A safety device requires the knob to be pressed for approximately 6 seconds to allow the flame-keeping mechanism to warm up. The burners vary in size and power, enabling users to select the most appropriate burner for their cookware.
Usage Features:
- Burner Control: The hob offers precise control over the flame intensity with OFF, HIGH, and LOW settings for each burner. The position of the corresponding gas burner is indicated on each control knob.
- Ignition System: An integrated ignition switch simplifies the lighting process, eliminating the need for external lighters.
- Safety Device: A built-in safety device automatically cuts off the gas supply if a flame extinguishes, preventing gas leaks.
- Cookware Compatibility: The manual provides guidelines for selecting appropriate cookware diameters for each burner type (Auxiliary, Semi-rapid, Triple Ring) to optimize performance and prevent flames from reaching the sides of pots or pans.
- Energy Saving Tips: Users are advised to use cookware with flat bottoms, keep lids on pots, and turn the knob to 'LOW' once contents boil to save energy. Proper burner cleaning and selecting the suitable flame size are also highlighted as ways to achieve significant energy savings.
- Flame Selection: The manual illustrates different operating options for flame size (large flame, small flame, burner off) and advises using a large flame for initial cooking phases (e.g., bringing food to a boil) and then reducing it to a small flame for maintaining cooking.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: To extend the life of the hob, frequent and thorough cleaning is essential.
- Enameled Parts: Should be washed with warm water, avoiding abrasive powders or corrosive substances.
- Removable Burner Parts: Should be washed frequently with warm water and soap to remove caked-on substances.
- Electronic Ignition Device: The end of the device must be cleaned carefully and frequently to ensure gas holes are not clogged.
- Stainless Steel: To prevent staining from highly calcareous water or aggressive detergents, stainless steel parts should be rinsed thoroughly with water and dried well. Spills should be cleaned promptly.
- Gas Valve Greasing: Over time, gas valves may become stiff. The manual states that they must be cleaned internally and re-greased. This procedure, however, must be performed by a Caple approved engineer or similarly qualified personnel.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to help users identify and resolve common issues such as burners not lighting, flames not staying lit, or flames not remaining on 'LOW'. It advises checking gas and electrical supplies, burner cleanliness, correct assembly of movable parts, and absence of draughts.
- Burner Injector Replacement: Instructions are provided for replacing burner injectors when adapting the hob for different types of gas. This involves loosening and fitting new injectors suitable for the gas type and adjusting the reduced valve flow.
- Valve Adjustment: The manual details how to adjust the valves, which involves removing the control knob and using a small screwdriver to adjust the flame. This adjustment should be done with the burner set at the 'ON saving flame' position. The adjusted flame should not extinguish or move to the injector when set to minimum.
- Professional Servicing: For issues that cannot be resolved through troubleshooting, users are directed to contact Caple Service. Any repairs or replacements of appliance parts, other than those detailed in the manual, must be performed by a qualified technician.
- Gas Type Conversion: If required by local conditions, users can request conversion of the appliance to another gas type by a licensed gas fitter/service.
The Caple C706G Gas Hob is designed with user safety and convenience in mind, incorporating features like safety devices and clear instructions for operation and care. It emphasizes the importance of professional installation and adherence to safety regulations.
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