Owners handbook
and
Installation Instructions
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Contents
Page
Lighting the cooker
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The grill
The hotplate
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The ovens
Oven cooking chart - main oven
- second oven
The electronic timer
Slow cooking
Care and cleaning
Installing the cooker
General information
What is wrong and why?
Servicing
Installation Instructions
Technical Data
Safety requirements/ventilation
Location of appliance
Installation
Testing
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Lighting the cooker
The ignition system works by means of an electric spark system. Details
about the plug are given on page 34.
Hotplate
To light
1 Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol
(highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When
the burner has lit release the button.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame to spread.
For your safety
If you close the lid of the cooker while any of the hotplate burners
are lit the gas will go out. This is because it would be dangerous if
the burners stayed on when the lid was closed.
Always use the control knob to turn off a burner. Do not use
the lid as a cut-off device. This will only cut off the gas when
the lid is closed. The gas will flow again when the lid is
opened.
Please note: If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all
the hotplate control knobs off. Make sure that the burner parts have
been replaced correctly. See page 28 for more information.
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Grill/second oven
The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you
cannot use them both at the same time.
Grill
To light:
1 Open the door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame
symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.
When the burner has lit release the button.
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3 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity.
For your safety
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to
grill fires.
Second oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 1, and
press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit
release the button. There will only be small flames at first.
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3 Now turn the control knob
gas mark you want.
4 Wait until the burner is showing
large flames.
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5 Close the oven door.
Important: Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use
the second oven.
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Main oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. The oven will light
automatically. There will only be small flames at first.
MAIN OVEN
MAIN OVEN
3 Now turn the control knob to the
gas mark you want.
4 Wait until the burner is showing
large flames.
5 Close the oven door.
If there is an electrical power failure (such as a power cut) you cannot
use the main oven. You can use the second oven.
To turn off any burner
1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position. This is shown
by a large dot.
MAIN OVEN
RAPID
For your safety
When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before
you leave the cooker.
When you are turning off a burner, do not leave the cooker
until the flame has gone out.
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The grill
The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary
the heat setting and how to change the height of the trivet to suit the
food you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly.
You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to
cook the food.
For your safety
You must keep the grill door open when the grill burner is lit.
Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is used. Young
children should be kept away.
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.
Heat control
The grill control has two heat
settings.
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The control knob turns to the
right from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then
to 'LOW'. Use the high setting for
fast cooking such as toast. Use the
low setting to cook thicker food such
as chicken after you have browned
it on the high setting.
Cooking positions
There is only one position for the
grill shelf.
Most food should be cooked on
the grid in the grill pan. You can turn
the grid over to suit different
thicknesses of food.
You can place some dishes
straight onto the grill shelf. This is
useful when you are browning the
top of food such as cauliflower
cheese.
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General
The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the
main oven. It is important that you do not swap them over. Only use the
shelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in the grill/second oven.
When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and
store the pan on the shelf in the grill. Turn the grill burner off before you
store the pan. Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using
the main oven.
You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are
using the main oven.
Preheating
You don't usually need to preheat the grill. You may wish to preheat it for
a couple of minutes when you are cooking steak or browning food.
Positioning food on
the grid
Place food such as toast, tea-cakes and
muffins towards the centre of the grid.
Place food which needs a gentle
heat, such as tomatoes and mushrooms
towards the edge of the grid.
Arrange meat, meat products and
fish to suit their thickness and how you
like them cooked.
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The grill pan and handle
The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so
that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan.
Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to
remove the grill pan handle during grilling.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally
beneath the grill.
To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right and lift the handle
away from the cut out on the grill pan.
Note
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan, this can be ordered
from Parkinson Cowan by quoting part number 311479800\6.
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The hotplate
You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any
trouble lighting a hotplate burner, turn all hotplate control knobs off and
make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. Now light
the burner in the usual way. See page 28 for more detailed information.
Heat control
The hotplate
control
knobs turn to the left from 'OFF' to
'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. You can
adjust the heat by turning the
control between the highest and
lowest settings. These are shown
as a large and a small flame
symbol.
Burner sizes
The hotplate has three burner sizes
to suit different types of cooking:
Largest burner (Rapid) - use a large
pan for food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for
everyday cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for
simmering food such as soups and
stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9").
The base of the smallest pan should not measure less than 100mm (4").
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For your safety
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3
Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are
reaching across the hotplate.
Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than
pans which are warped.
Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause
the pan to tip.
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5
Put pans on the centre of the burners.
Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally
knocked.
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Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do no
cover the pan with a lid.
Do not leave a pan unattended. If the pan catches fire,
leave it where it is and turn off all controls.
Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to
smother the flames.
Never put water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for 30 minutes.
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If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat base
as it will stand stable on the pan supports. If you use a
round based Wok with a collar support, the collar must
be of the open wire work type. A closed collar will affect
the performance of the burner. Before you use the Wok
make sure that the collar is stable on the pan supports.
Always follow the instructions that come with the Wok.
Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping board.
this could damage the glass and reduce its strength.
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Helpful hints
1
Keep flames under the base of the pans. If the
flames lick round the sides of the pans you are
wasting gas.
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3
Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do
not overfill pans.
Cover pans with a lid whenever possible. The
food will heat up more quickly and there will be
less steam in the kitchen.
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6
Try cooking more than one vegetable in the
same pan, for example potatoes and carrots.
Cut vegetables into smaller pieces. This wa
they will cook more quickly.
A pressure cooker will save time and energy.
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The ovens
Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth.
This will remove any dust.
Heat zones
Main oven - There are zones of heat within
the oven. The temperature in the middle is
the gas mark you have chosen. The top of
the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf
slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite
a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat
zones when you are cooking foods that need
different temperatures all at the same time.
If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example
cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking. Or you can
remove the top tray when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to
the higher shelf to finish cooking.
Second oven - You should turn food round during the cooking time.
Preheating
You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for casseroling
and so on.
Preheat the ovens for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food
such as Yorkshire puddings, soufflés and yeast mixtures.
When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the
instructions on the packaging. When you are using the second oven to
reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas mark 8.
When you need to preheat the oven, we recommend you do so for
20 minutes.
Oven shelves
You can slot the oven shelves into any of five
positions in the main oven and any of the two
positions in the second oven. Positions are
counted from the top downwards.
The shelf in the grill/second oven is
different from the shelves in the main oven.
Only use the shelf with the solid metal plate
underneath it in the grill/second oven. The
plate may glow red when you are using the
oven. This will not affect the cooking
performance.
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Most second oven cooking should be carried
out using the shelf provided in shelf position
2. However, when cooking a small joint or a
deep cake you can use the shelf on the base
of the second oven to allow enough air to
circulate around the food.
Shelf on base
For safety the shelf will only pull out so far. If you want to remove a
shelf completely, pull it forward as far as it will go, raise the front edge
and lift it out. To put the shelf into a different position, keep the front
edge raised, slot the shelf on to the runner, lower the front edge and
slide the shelf in.
Baking trays and dishes
For your safety
Never place cooking dishes, trays
and so on over the oven burners.
This will damage the cooker as
well as the cookware and possibly
the floor covering underneath the
cooker.
Leave a gap of 13mm (½") between all dishes
and the sides of the oven so the heat can
circulate properly.
Do not push dishes too far back as food will
burn if it overhangs the burner flames.
For the best results from the main oven we recommend that you use a
baking tray which is 310mm (12") square. If you use a tray or tin which is
larger than this, you may need to turn it around during cooking.
The size of tray which you should use in the second oven should not
measure any bigger than 310mm x 230mm (12" x 9" ). Place the longest
side parallel with the door.
Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You may need to turn
large items around during cooking. Turn all food round in the second
oven.
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Condensation
Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing
to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and moisture are
present, for example during cooking. Whenever possible try to make
sure that food which contains a lot of moisture, for example casseroles,
are covered. If you do notice any condensation, wipe it up straight away.
Roasting
For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to
prevent splashing.
It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when
roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended
cooktimes.
If you are using a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be
prepared to allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each 1/2kg (1lb).
When cooking large items such as turkeys, the use of foil may be
required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is
fully cooked.
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The electronic timer
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown
as 1400.
Cookpot symbol
Bell symbol
In the following pages we
explain how to set the controls.
Read through them a few times until
you are familiar with the procedure.
We have supplied a plastic card as
a quick reference when setting the
timer.
Selector
Setting knob
If the oven is switched off on the wall, or there is a loss of power, the
clock will stop and you will not be able to use the main oven. When you
first switch the electricity supply on, the timer display will flash.
To set the time of day
Turn the selector knob to manual
then turn to clock.
Set the correct time by turning
and holding the setting knob
clockwise. Adjust the time by turning
the setting knob in either direction.
Turn the selector knob back to manual.
To use the minute minder
Turn the selector knob to timer.
Turn the setting knob clockwise until
the display shows the time you
want. The bell symbol (
will be
showing and this will stay lit up
during the time. Our diagram shows
the timer set to 5 minutes.
If you change your mind and want to cancel the time you have set,
simply turn the setting knob anticlockwise. Then turn the selector to
manual.
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When you are using the minute minder you can make the clock
show the time of day by turning the selector knob to manual. The bell
symbol will stay on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At the
end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will go
out.
Switch off the alarm by turning the selector knob to clock. Then turn
to manual and the time of day will show in the display.
Note:
You can use the minute minder when an automatic sequence has been
set, as long as you remember the following point.
1 Turn the selector knob to Auto as soon as you have entered the
timed period into the display.
Automatic control
Important: You can only use the automatic control for the main oven.
When you use the automatic controls for the first time it's probably best
to choose a time when you are at home. That way you can check to
make sure you've set everything correctly and you'll feel much more
confident when you are away from home in the future.
Setting the controls for automatic use
This is very easy. All you have to do is work through the steps below.
The clock will work out the rest for itself.
1 Is the electricity supply on?
2 Is the clock
showing the
correct time?
To adjust turn the
selector knob to
manual then turn to
clock. Turn the
setting knob in
either direction.
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3 How long will Turn the selector knob to
the food take Cook. Then turn the setting
to cook?
knob until the length of time
you want the food to cook
shows in the display. The
maximum cooking time is
10 hours. 'Auto' will show in
the display.
4 What time do Turn the selector knob to
you want the Stop. Turn the setting knob
food to be
cooked by?
until the time the oven is to
switch off shows in the
display. The cookpot (
will go out.
The 'Stop' time must not be
more than 23 hours 59
minutes from the time of
day. For example if the time
of day is 9.00 am the latest
'Stop' time will be 8.59 am
the next day.
5 Set to
automatic.
Turn the selector knob to
Auto.
6 Turn on the
oven control.
Turn the oven control to
mark 9 then to the gas mark
you want.
The time shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic
controls when the time is 9.00 am, the food is to be cooked for 2½ hours
and the food is needed at 6.00 pm (1800 hours).
The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and it
will turn the oven off at the end. Once the automatic sequence is finished
there will be an alarm to remind you that you need to set the oven for
manual operation. To do this turn the selector knob to Manual. Turn off
the oven control.
If you change your mind and want to cancel a programme that you
have set simply turn to Clock and then to Manual.
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Slow cooking
Please note: There is no slow cook on the second oven.
The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is
particularly useful when cooking soups, stews and casseroles because
the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more
tender.
You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn
the oven down to a slow cook setting. This makes sure that the
temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking.
MAIN OVEN
MAIN OVEN
Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow
cooking because the temperature is too low.
Cover all food during cooking to prevent it from drying out. You can
uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown.
Food preparation-slow cooking
Joints of meat and poultry
Do not cook meat joints over 2.7kg (6lb).
Do not cook poultry over 2kg (4lb 8oz).
Cook in the middle of the oven or above.
Cook stuffing separately.
Cook for a minimum of 6 hours.
Joints of pork must only be cooked if you can ensure, by using a
meat thermometer, that an internal temperature of at least 88oC has
been reached .
For good air circulation always stand joints on a rack in the roasting
tin or casserole.
Thaw all frozen meat and poultry before cooking.
Prime cuts of meat do not benefit from slow cooking.
Remove excess fat and skin unless browned first.
Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
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Soups, casseroles and stews
Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (6lb).
Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook.
Cook in the middle of the oven or above.
Vegetables
Cut into small pieces.
Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15
minutes before adding to any dish.
Place vegetables under meat in casseroles.
Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
Milk puddings
Cover the cereal with boiling water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
Drain and make the pudding in the usual way.
Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
General points for slow cooking
Frozen foods
Thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Thickening
Toss meat in flour for casseroles. Blend cornflour with water and add it
at the end of cooking.
Flavouring
Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation. Adjust at the
end of the cooking time.
Liquid
Reduce normal liquid quantities slightly as there is little evaporation
during cooking.
Milk and milk products, for example cream
Add towards the end of the cooking to prevent curdling.
Reheating
Left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated.
Food should not be reheated using the slow cook setting. Reheat
conventionally or in a microwave. Food must only be reheated once.
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For your safety
For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas cooker
clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire.
Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. But
be careful as parts of the cooker will be hot.
Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or
soap except those recommended.
Please note: If we recommend you use hot
soapy water we mean hot water with
washing up liquid in it and not any other
cleaning product.
If you own a dishwasher please read the
operating instructions for the machine before
you wash any part of your cooker.
Clean your cooker regularly using a cloth
that has been wrung out in hot soapy water.
Rinse and polish it dry using a soft cloth.
When you remove parts of your cooker for cleaning do not plunge
them into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of
the parts.
Cleaning the brass plated handles
It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for
cleaning the handles. ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL
DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINISH.
The hotplate
Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Jif'. Take care not
to damage the spark electrodes. If the spark electrodes are damaged
the burners will not light.
You can remove the pan supports, burner caps and burner crowns
to clean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes.
If any food spills during cooking you can place the pan on another
burner to finish cooking. Then you can remove the dirty parts and clean
them before the spill 'burns on'.
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You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You may
use mild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots
in the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials.
Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water.
You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad
such as 'Brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will
stay reasonably clean. However the surface will dull with time.
Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan
supports. Clean the pan supports regularly to remove the marks using a
mild abrasive like 'Jif' with a soft scourer. For more stubborn marks you
can use a soap-filled pad such as 'Brillo'.
After cleaning the cooker parts, dry them
thoroughly before you put them back.
When replacing hotplate burner parts
1. Crown to body (Do not try to force the
crown on to the body).
Make sure that the hole in the crown is
over the electrode. Check that the two
longer location pegs sit in the slots in the
body. When the crown is in this position
let it fall freely on to the body. Check that
the crown can be moved slightly from
side to side.
2. Cap to crown
Place cap centrally on the top of the
crown (enamel side up). Move sideways
and front to back to check the cap is
properly fitted.
3. Check for ignition
If a burner will not light then you need to
check the crown and cap positions.
The grill and second oven
Clean the grill and oven frequently using hot soapy water.
After use you can soak the grill pan for a few minutes and then clean
it using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. Clean the
shelf using hot soapy water. Mild abrasives can be used if necessary.
The heat in the oven will change the colour of the solid plate on the
shelf. You must not remove the solid plate from the shelf. You can soak
the shelf in hot soapy water to make cleaning easier.
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The main oven
The sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which
helps to keep itself clean.
Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special
finish.
Do not overfill dishes or they will boil
over.
Do not put dishes too high in the
oven. If you do they may stick to the
oven roof.
Cover your roasting tins with foil.
This will prevent fat splashing.
Use a roasting tin which is just large
enough for the meat and potatoes.
This will help to reduce fat
splashing.
Dry any vegetables that you are
going to roast. If they are wet there
will be more fat splashing.
Follow the oven cleaning cycle
regularly.
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Oven cleaning cycle
Please note: The oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main
oven.
You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the main oven in
good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you
need to follow the cycle.
If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should
follow the cleaning cycle once a week. If you do very little roasting you
will only need to follow the cleaning cycle every 2-3 weeks.
To carry out a cleaning cycle:
MAIN OVEN
1. Remove the oven shelves.
2. Set the oven to mark 5 for at
least 30 minutes.
MAIN OVEN
3. Turn the temperature up to
mark 7 for 2 hours or until the
oven is presentably clean.
Some staining will remain.
Do not use any cleaning agents
or scrapers on the inside of the
oven. Do not wash the special
finish.
You can replace the oven roof if you need to. You may order this from
your supplier. When you are ordering quote part number 359001011.
General
Clean the base of the oven, the oven shelves, and the oven door while
they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any
splashes and spills. Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out
in hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives.
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Cleaning between the outer and inner
door glass
You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to.
To remove the outer glass
Note: For second oven door it is important not to open the door when
the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut.
1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on
the top of the oven door.
Note: Open second oven door slightly to access screws.
2 Loosen these screws using a pozidrive screwdriver.
3 You should hold the door glass securely in place with one hand,
whilst removing the screws completely, with the other hand. If you do
not do this, the door glass could fall forward.
4 Using both hands, gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you.
Lift slightly to disengage the locators at the bottom of the door.
5 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild
abrasives such as 'Jif'. DO NOT try to clean the aluminium foil which
is inside the door. The foil is there to keep the door cool, if it is
damaged it will not work.
6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and gently placing the
locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the door.
Push the top of the glass towards the oven door, and make sure the
screw location holes line up.
7 Hold the glass in place with one hand and replace the cross head
screws into the location holes, with the other hand.
8 Tighten the screws using a pozidrive screwdriver.
Close the door.
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Cleaning The Door Glass
To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid
the use of the following:
Household detergents and bleaches
Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans
Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads
Chemical oven pads or aerosols
Rust removers
Bath/Sink stain removers
If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches
the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the
possibility of the panel shattering. Please contact your local
Service Centre who will be pleased to advise further.
Installing the cooker
For your safety
This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as
stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) regulations current editions
and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply.
Your installer should check the data badge.
Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted.
Location
For your safety
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat
and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen
is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a
mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional
ventilation, for example opening of a window, or more effective
ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation
where present.
For further details see page 43.
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Positioning
The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves,
curtains and so on can be fitted. Check the diagram and carefully read
the instructions to make sure your cooker is fitted safely. If you are in
doubt your installer will give you advice.
Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood or
curtains behind the cooker.
Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
If a cooker hood is fitted read the cooker hood installation
instructions.
We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the cooker meet
British Standards. Your installer will give you advice if you are not
sure.
Cooker dimensions
Height to hotplate:
898mm-920mm
(adjusted by four screw feet)
554mm
600mm (to front of door panel)
Width:
Depth:
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General information
For your safety
Do not block any of the cooker vents.
Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil.
Don't let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads
such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the cooker.
Moving your cooker
You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you
move the cooker. The floor covering under the cooker should be
securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the cooker across
it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering.
To move the cooker open the second oven door. Raise the cooker
off its front feet by lifting it from inside the oven. Pull the cooker forward.
When you replace the cooker push it back to the stop and make sure
there is the same gap at each rear corner.
For your safety
Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the supply
pipe does not have a bayonet connection, as described in the
installation instructions. If this is the case contact the person who
installed the cooker.
Connecting to the electricity supply
For your safety
This cooker must be earthed and protected by a 3 amp fuse.
The plug supplied with the cooker can be fitted directly to a suitable
three pin earthed socket.
If you have to change the fuse replace it with a 3 amp fuse which has
been ASTA approved to BS 1362.
Do not use the plug until you have put the fuse cover back on. If the
fuse cover is lost you can get a replacement from an electrical retailer.
The correct replacement can be identified by marking or colour coding.
If you cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard
if it is inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house.
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If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical
supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical
equipment in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug.
If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the cooker which must be
put right. Do not use a fuse with a rating higher than 3 amps. Do not
carry out other electrical work. Unplug the cooker and tell your installer.
For your safety
Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the
supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection, as described in
the installation instructions. If this is the case contact the person
who installed the cooker.
Reversing the main oven door
You can turn the main oven door around so that it opens on the other
side. Your supplier can arrange this.
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What is wrong and why?
We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your
cooker before calling a Service Engineer.
Problem
The oven, grill or hotplate will not light.
Check
If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner
parts have been placed correctly. See instructions on page 28.
If you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button
there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First check the socket
by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it. If that works,
renew the fuse in the plug. Use a 3 amp fuse. If the fuse 'blows'
again there is a fault on the cooker. Do not use a fuse with a rating
higher than 3 amps. Do not carry out other electrical work. Unplug
the cooker and tell your installer. If the cooker will not light because
there is an electrical power failure such as a power cut you cannot
use the main oven. All other burners may be lit with a match.
Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply. You can do
this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central
heating or gas fire are working.
Problem
Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly.
Check
Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf
positions. See pages 16 - 21. Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up
or down to get the results you want.
Problem
Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker.
Check
Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page
27 are being followed.
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Problem
The ovens are not cooking evenly.
Check
Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level.
Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays. See
page 14.
Check that the main oven roof is pushed back into position.
Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf
positions.
If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during
cooking.
Turn round all food in the second oven.
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Servicing
For your safety
Maintenance work must only be done by a competent person. Do
not try to repair the cooker yourself. This could be dangerous. It
is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way.
We recommend that your cooker has an annual gas safety
check carried out by our approved service organisation.
Before you call a service engineer check through the 'What is wrong
and why?' information on pages 36 and 37. If you still feel there is a
problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan on 0870 5 950950.Your
telephone call will be charged at local rate. Parkinson Cowan will
arrange for the cooker to be serviced.
Customers in Ireland should telephone (10) 4565666.
You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan. If you don't
use manufacturers original spares the product approval of your cooker
may not be valid.
When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault.
Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can
see when the main oven door is opened.
Make a note of this information in this space:
Name:
Serial Number:
The Gas Consumers' Council
The Gas Consumers' Council (GCC) is an independent organisation
which protects the interests of gas users. If you need advice, you will
find the telephone number in your local telephone directory under Gas.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
rial number
front. Data badge on
p rear of panel.
For your safety
Natural Gas and L.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available.
Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available.
In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and/or
serviced by a competent person, as stated in the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.
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TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS
Height
Width
Depth
Height to hotplate
900mm (nominal)
554mm (nominal)
600mm
(to front of
door panel)
Space for fixing at hotplate level
Space for fixing above hotplate level
Minimum space above hotplate
2mm minimum clearance
See important note 'Location of Appliance' page 42.
787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood
installation instructions).
Weight of appliance
61kg.
Minimum distance from rear wall
5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).
CONNECTIONS
Gas
Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level.
Rc½ (½" B.S.P. female).
Electric
220V/240V 50 Hz mains 3 core cable is supplied with an integral,
moulded plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse.
IGNITION
Spark generator
APCO 6 + 1 MG7424/1
GRILL
Natural Gas
3.3kW (11263 Btu/h)
138
L.P. Gas
3.0kW (215g/h)
88
Heat Input
Injector Marking
HOTPLATE
Heat Input
Natural Gas
R.H.F.
1.0kW
R.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.F
2.8kW
(3412 Btu/h)
079
(6824 Btu/h)
104
(6824 Btu/h) (9554 Btu/h)
Injector Marking
104
130
L.P. Gas
1.0kW
(71.8 g/h)
051
Heat Input
2.0kW
(143.7 g/h)
072
2.0kW
(143.7 g/h)
072
2.7kW
(194.0 g/h)
083
Injector Marking
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MAIN OVEN
Heat Input
Natural Gas
2.4kW (8189Btu/h)
L.P. Gas
2.4kW (172.4 g/h)
Injector Marking
108
78
Flame Supervision Device
Thermostat
Thermostat By-Pass Marking
Diamond'H' GSD 100/28
Diamond'H' 1100 -147/B2
69
Diamond 'H' GSD-100-30
Diamond'H' 1100-148/B2
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SECOND OVEN
Heat Input
Injector Marking
Natural Gas
2.4kW (8189 Btu/h)
108
L. P. Gas
2.4kW (172.4g/h)
78
Flame Supervision Device
Dual Control
Dual Control By-pass
Diamond 'H' GSD 100/31
Sourdillon 60112/982
Fixed Internal
Diamond 'H' Ref GSD-100/34
Sourdillon 60525/982
Fixed Internal
GENERAL
Ignition
Spark Gap
H. T. Spark
3-4mm
IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
Current Editions. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice
- BS. 6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British Standards must be 'Current Editions'.
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION
The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS.5440: Part 2 Current
Edition. All rooms require an openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent
as well. For room volumes up to 5m³ an air vent of 100 cm² is required; for room volumes between 5m³ and
10m³ an air vent of 50cm² is required. If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside, no air vent is
required. For room volumes that exceed 11m³ no air vent is required. If there are other fuel burning
appliances in the same room, BS.5440: Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine the requisite
air vent requirements. The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in
the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open
or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening of a window,
or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
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LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom or
shower room. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wall
cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm
above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance. If the units are intended to be fitted
adjacent to the appliance but less than 400mm above the hotplate, then a minimum space of 100mm must be
maintained between the sides of the unit and the appliance (see Fig.1b). Curtains must not be fitted
immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate. If fitted next to or between two
base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance. The
levelling feet fitted to the appliance will achieve a nominal height to hotplate trims of 900mm +20mm.
L.P.G. cookers MUST NOT be installed below ground level, i.e in a basement, or aboard any boat, yacht or
other vessel.
less
100
than
400
Fig.1a
All dimensions in mm
Fig.1b
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INSTALLATION
1. PARTS REQUIRED
The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate.
2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE
If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the
procedure below must be followed:
1. Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the
hexagonal feet, at the front and rear of the appliance.
2. A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm the appliance is correctly levelled.
3. FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET
It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket
(SK.4729.A) is fitted and is available from your supplier (see Important Safety Requirements, Page 41).
These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket.
1. Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance.
2. Mark off 277mm from the left hand side of the appliance as shown in dimension 'A', Fig 2a. This is the
centre line of the fixing bracket.
3. Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet (see Fig 2a) and remove appliance from its
position. Mark off dimension 'B' (see Fig 2a) back from this line on the centre line of the bracket to locate
the front edge of the lower bracket. Fix lower bracket (with two fixing holes) to the floor then measure the
height from floor level to engagement edge on back of appliance, dimension 'C' of Fig. 2b.
4. Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that underside of bracket is dimension 'C' + 3mm above
floor level. (see Fig. 2b).
Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig. 2b.
100mm
(C)
(A)
277mm
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
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100
50
4. CONNECTING TO GAS
This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance
flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less
that R³/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½" B.S.P.)
female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate
level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. NOTE:
ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS TO BE USED WHEN INLET
GAS PIPE IS FITTED TO RESET VALVE I.E.: DO NOT
USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE.
Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply.
The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded
area indicated in Fig.3. Take into account that it must be
possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently. The hose
must not get caught on the stability bracket.
IMPORTANT:
FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST
COMPLY WITH BS. 669 CURRENT EDITION.
L.P.G. FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS MUST BE OF A TYPE
SUITABLE FOR L.P.G. AND CAPABLE OF OPERATION
UP TO 50 mbar AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE, BAND
OR LABEL.
All dimensions in mm
5. CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. DO NOT EARTH THIS APPLIANCE TO THE GAS
SUPPLY PIPING.
This appliance must be connected to 220V-240V A.C.
50Hz supply. It is supplied with 2 metres of 5 amp 3 core
cable incorporating a moulded 13 amp plug , fitted with a 3
amp fuse, which can be plugged directly into the nearest
suitable socket. If this is not long enough, the supply cable
can be replaced totally by a longer cable at least 0.75mm²
nominal cross sectional area (24/0.2mm).
IF THE MOULDED PLUG IS CUT FROM THE CABLE
FOR ANY REASON, IT MUST BE DESTROYED OR
DISPOSED OF SAFELY, AS THE PROTRUDING WIRES
WILL BE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
If any other type of plug is used it should incorporate a 5
amp fuse in either the plug or adapter or at the distribution
board.
Fig.4
If the cable has to be threaded through small apertures in
cabinets etc., it may be disconnected from the appliance,
then re-connected to as shown in Fig.4.
DO NOT EXTEND THE CABLE USING PLASTIC OR CERAMIC CONNECTION TERMINAL BLOCKS
AND/OR INSULATION TAPE.
ALL EXTERNAL WIRING BETWEEN THE APPLIANCE AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SHALL
COMPLY WITH I.E.E. WIRING REGULATIONS.
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If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.5).
Connect the wires as follows:
GREEN AND
YELLOW
Fig.5
BROWN to the Live Terminal.
BLUE to the Neutral Terminal.
GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead which you fit may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
3 AMP
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is GREEN and YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or
by the earth symbol
YELLOW.
or coloured GREEN or GREEN and
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured
BLACK.
BLUE
BROWN
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or
coloured RED.
FIT A 3 AMP FUSE TO THE PLUG HOLDER.
Ensure that the supply cable cannot get caught by the stability bracket. Plug in the appliance.
6. PRESSURE TESTING
1
The oven injector is used as a pressure test point.
Remove the oven furniture. Remove oven burner box retaining clips (one spring clip from each side)
and remove box front cover. Replace one clip back into the right hand side of the burner box.
Remove oven burner by removing the spring clip from the right hand side of the oven burner and slide
burner off injector, whilst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F.S.D. phial.
2. Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector.
3. Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the
appropriate burner. The pressure should be either:-
(i) For Natural Gas
20mbar
(ii) For LP.GasThe pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane.
4. Turn off the taps, disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven burner and cover, ensuring that the
F.S.D. phial is correctly located into the bracket on the burner.
5. Check operation of oven.
7. CHECKING THE GRILL
Place the grill pan containing the trivet into the grill compartment. Light the grill burner by turning the grill tap
full on and pressing the ignition button on the fascia panel. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be
released.
8. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE
Lift the lid. Fit the burner crowns and caps ensuring that they are correctly seated. Fit the pan supports.
Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning the hotplate tap to it's full on position and pressing the
ignition button. As soon as the burners are lit the button can be released.
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9. CHECKING LID CUT-OFF DEVICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lift the lid.
Turn on and ignite hotplate burner.
Close lid. There should be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out.
Turn off the hotplate tap.
Lift the lid. The gas supply should now be restored to the hotplate when the tap is turned on.
10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS
TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.6)
1.
Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the
thermostat is in the off position.
1a. Before setting timer read important note below.
2.
3.
4.
Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to the
clock position.
Set the time of day by rotating the right hand knob. Note
that it is a 24 hour clock.
Fig.6
Rotate the left hand clock knob back to the manual position.
NOTE: When setting the time of day with the selector knob in the clock position only, this will activate the
timer for seven seconds after selection. This means that when setting the time of day in this function the time
can only be set by using the right hand knob within a seven second period.
After seven seconds have elapsed from when the correct time of day has been set, the timer ceases to
be active and subsequent operation of the right hand knob will not change the time setting.
11. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN
1.
2.
Set the clock as described above, the clock is now ready for manual operation.
Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the
button can be released.
3.
4.
There should now be a low gas rate to the burner, which is the F.S.D. by pass rate.
When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it opens the F.S.D. valve which allows the main gas supply to the
oven burner.
5.
6.
Set the oven control to Mk 2, close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame size
has reduced.
Turn off the control and check that the oven flames go out.
12. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. As
soon as the burner is alight the button can be released.
When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the
F.S.D. by-pass rate.
When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it opens the F.S.D. valve and the main gas stream flows to the
burner.
Set the oven control to Mk. 2, close the oven door and check that after approx. 10 minutes the flame
size has reduced.
Turn off the control knob and check that the oven flames go out.
GENERAL NOTE
Instruct the user on how to use the appliance and its ignition system. Refer the user to the wording in the
inside cover which gives advice on the safe operation of the appliance.
SONATA 55GLXa - 311421505
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Contents Check List
The loose contents of this pack include:-
No. OFF
DESCRIPTION
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
Oven Shelves
Grill / Top Oven Shelf
P.C. Guarantee Card
Grill Pan & Grid
Hotplate Operation Card
Timer Operation Card
Burner Crowns
Burner Caps
Pan Supports
This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be
replaced if the specification or appearance change as the cooker is improved.
No.
Off
Maker's Part
Number
Description
Burner Cap - Rapid
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
354000610
354000609
354000608
359039100
337000302
337000402
337000502
359033302
Burner Cap - Normal
Burner Cap - Simmer
Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G.
Burner Crown - Rapid - L.P.G.
Burner Crown - Normal
Burner Crown - Simmer
Pan Support
NOTE : Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product
Drawing No. 311421505
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