Start with the sequence
For this Caple hob complaint, note whether there is a lock symbol and whether the surface is dry. Record the last normal stage and the first change. A short description of that sequence is more useful than a guessed part name.
What might explain it?
The controls do not respond can involve a lock setting, surface moisture or a control issue. Those are possible areas for assessment, not a confirmed diagnosis or a claim about a particular Caple model.
Compare the selected setting with the result you actually observed. Mention whether other functions on the same appliance still operate. Avoid repeated resets, bypassing locks or testing internal components.
The Caple identification matters
Use the model from an existing manual or an accessible label. Do not lift a fitted hob or reach under electrical connections.
Confirm the actual installed appliance and model before discussing work. This is an enquiry library, not a list of currently sold products or guaranteed repair support.
A display code only has meaning alongside the exact product and its documentation. Photograph the full message rather than looking up a similarly named model and assuming it uses the same code system.
Before a visit for this complaint
Identify electric, ceramic, induction or gas. A ceramic glass surface alone does not establish the heating technology.
Give the full address postcode, not just Catford or SE6. Appointment availability, the repair approach, charges and any parts requirement are confirmed individually.
A useful next step
Prepare the Caple model and your observations about “the controls do not respond”. Our Caple hob guide explains the other complaints and fitting details for this appliance. You can also use the AI fault finder or SI guided questions before making an enquiry.
Your repair notes
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