SIG 450
Owners handbook
and
Installation Instructions
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Contents
Lighting the cooker
The grill
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6
9
The hotplate
The oven
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15
18
20
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27
29
31
33
35
36
37
38
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41
Oven cooking chart
The electronic minute minder
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 system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about
the plug are given on page 29.
Hotplate & Grill
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
RAPID
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.
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 and make sure the hotplate burner parts
have been replaced correctly.
See page 23 for more information.
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The 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 and the light will illuminate.
MAIN OVEN
3 Now turn the control knob back to the gas
mark you want.
4 Wait until the burner is showing large
flames.
5 Close the oven door.
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.
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.
Oven light
The main oven light will come on when the oven burner is alight. If you
need to replace the oven light bulb, follow the instructions given on page
30.
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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 grid 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
GRILL
The grill control has two heat settings.
The
control
knob
turns
anticlockwise 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 on to 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 is different from the shelves in the main oven. It is
important that you do not swap them over.
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 the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See
page 23 for more information.
Heat control
RAPID
The hotplate control knobs turn
anticlockwise 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
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.
Put pans on the centre of the burners.
Position pan handles so they cannot be
accidentally knocked.
Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do
not cover the pan with a lid.
RAPID
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.
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.
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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 pans. If
the flames lick round the sides of the
pans you are wasting gas.
2
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.
4
Try cooking more than one vegetable in
the same pan, for example potatoes
and carrots.
5
6
Cut vegetables into smaller pieces.
This way they will cook more quickly.
A pressure cooker will save time and
energy.
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The oven
Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
Heat zones
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.
Preheating
You do not need to preheat the oven for casseroling and so on.
Preheat the oven 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 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 oven. Positions are counted
from the top downwards.
For safety the shelves 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.
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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 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.
Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You may need to turn
large items around during cooking.
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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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.
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Oven cooking chart
These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes.
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 take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking.
Always leave at least one shelf position between shelves to allow heat to circulate.
The recommended shelf positions give the best results.
Put the dishes in the centre of the shelf.
You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes.
It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving.
Gas
Shelf
Approximate
Food
mark
position cooking time
Roasting meat:
Beef
5
4
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
Lamb
5
5
4
4
Medium:
Well Done:
25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
Pork and Veal
Medium:
Well Done:
30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins.
Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
Oven cooking chart
Oven cooking chart
Gas
mark
Shelf
position
Approximate
cooking time
Food
Poultry:
Chicken
5
4
4
5
4
4
20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins.
25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins.
25 mins. per ½kg (1lb)
Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs)
over 4.5kg (10lbs)
Duck and duckling
Stuffed poultry
4 or 5
4
Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.
Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
The times given above are for open roasting. If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes cooking time for each ½kg (1lb)
Yorkshire pudding
- large
- individual
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7
2
2
25 - 30 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
Cakes:
Christmas Cake (8")
2
4
4 - 5 hours.
Rich fruit, 180mm (7")
205 mm (8")
Madeira, 180 mm (7")
Small cakes
2
2
4
5
7
4
4
4
2¼ - 2¾ hours.
2½ - 2¾ hours.
1 hour.
15 - 25 mins.
10 - 20 mins.
2 & 4
2 & 4
Scones
Victoria Sandwich
180mm (7")
4
4
2 & 4
2 & 4
20 - 30 mins.
20 - 35 mins.
205 mm (8")
Gas
Shelf
Approximate
Food
mark
position cooking time
Pastries:
Plate tart (shortcrust)
Fruit pie (shortcrust)
Mince pies (flan pastry)
6
6
5
2
2
25 - 35 mins.
25 - 35 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
2 & 4
To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate,or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath,place on baking tray.
Puddings:
Milk pudding
Baked sponge pudding
Baked custard
2
4
3
3
4
4
2 hrs. approx.
45 - 60 mins.
50 - 60 mins.
Yeast mixtures:
Bread 0.45 kg (1lb loaves) 8*
0.90 kg (2 lb loaves) 8*
3
3
2
30 - 40 mins.
30 - 40 mins.
10 - 20 mins.
Rolls and buns
8*
* Note: When baking bread, cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time.
Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish.
Oven cooking chart
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The electronic minute minder
The electronic minute minder can also be used to show the time of day.
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as
1400.
In the following pages we explain how to
use the minute minder and set the time of
day. Read through them until you're familiar
with the procedure. We have supplied a
plastic card as a quick reference when using
the minute minder.
button 2
button 1
If the oven is switched off on the wall or there is a loss of power, the
clock will stop. When you first switch the electricity supply on, the timer
display will flash.
Minute minder
Button 1 = (-) decrease control and minute minder setting button
Button 2 = (+) increase control
To set the time of day
1. Press both timer buttons together.
2. Release the buttons and within 5 seconds
press button 2. 12.00 will show in the
display.
3. Within 5 seconds set the correct time by
pressing and holding either button.
To use the minute minder
Press and release button 1 then press and
hold button 2 until the display shows the
interval you want to time. The bell symbol
will show in the display. Our diagram shows
the timer set to 5 minutes.
At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound . Switch off the alarm
by pressing button 1.
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To cancel the minute minder
If you change your mind and want to cancel the minute minder.
1. Press and release button 1.
2. Press and hold button 1 until 0. 00
shows in the display.
After a few seconds the time of day will show
in the display.
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Slow cooking
The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly
useful when you are 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 the 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 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 time.
Milk and milk products, for example cream
Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from 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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Care and cleaning
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 powder except those recommended in this booklet.
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 in it.
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.
The hotplate
Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Cif'. 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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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 'Cif' 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 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
Clean the grill 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.
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The 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
You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the 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 359001018.
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 or spills. Wipe the oven 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.
Note: For grill door it is important not to open the door when the glass is
removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut.
To remove the outer glass
1 Open the door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the
top of the door.
Note: Open the grill door slightly to access screws.
2 Loosen these two 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 it 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 'Cif'. 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, 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 37.
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Positioning
The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves,
curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at 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 check 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:
900mm - 920mm
(adjusted by four screw feet )
550mm
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.
Replacing the oven light bulb
You need a 25 Watt small Edison screw with a temperature rating of
T300.
Make sure the oven is cool before you
replace a bulb.
Unplug the cooker.
Open the oven door and remove the
oven shelves.
Place palm of hand at top of lens flat
against oven side. Use fingers to lever
lens away from housing.
Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left.
Fit a new bulb and then replace the
glassbulb cover.
Replace the oven shelves.
Plug the cooker back into the electricity supply.
The oven light bulb is not covered by the manufacturers guarantee.
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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 replaced correctly. See instructions on page 23.
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 15 - 17. Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up
or down to get the results you want.
Problem
The oven is 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 13.
Check that the main oven roof is pushed fully back into position.
If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during
cooking.
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Problem
Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker.
Check
Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page
22 are being followed.
The oven light will not work.
Check
If the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb. To
do this see instructions on page 30.
Check there is not a fault with the electrical supply. Check this by
pressing the ignition button. If you cannot hear sparking there is
probably a fault.
First, check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it,
if that works renew the fuse in the plug. Use a 3 amp fuse. If the fuse
'blows' again this indicates that there is a fault on the cooker. Do not
use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps. Do not carry out further
electrical work. Unplug the cooker and inform your installer.
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Service and spare parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to
purchase spare parts please contact your local Parkinson Cowan
Service Force Centre by telephoning
0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9
Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your
postcode area.
Parkinson Cowan customers in Ireland should telephone (01) 4090755
Before you call an engineer check through the information under the
heading 'What is wrong and why? '
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the checks
under the heading 'What is wrong and why?' have been
made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that it is necessary to provide proof of purchase
for any in-guarantee service calls.
When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault.
Always give your cooker's full name, model and serial number.
Make a note of this information in this space:
Name:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
G.C. Number:
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For your safety
Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified
person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the cooker yourself as
this could be dangerous.
We recommend that your cooker has an annual gas safety
check carried out by our approved service organisation.
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan cooker or
further information on products, you are invited to contact our Customer
Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Parkinson Cowan
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 950950 *
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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
Serial number
on front frame. Data badge on
top rear of panel.
Please note that the handle may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram.
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)
550mm (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
Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 38.
787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood
installation instructions).
Weight of appliance
60.5kg.
Minimum distance from rear wall
5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).
CONNECTIONS
Gas
Rear left hand side of cooker 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 5+1 MG 7424/1
GRILL
Natural Gas
3.3kW (11263 Btu/h)
138
L.P.Gas
3.0kW (215 g/h)
088
Heat Input
Injector Marking
HOTPLATE
Natural Gas
R.H.F.
1.0kW
R.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.F
2.8kW
Heat Input
(3412 Btu/h)
079
(6824 Btu/h) (6824 Btu/h) (9554 Btu/h)
Injector Marking
104
104
130
L.P.Gas
R.H.F.
1.0kW
R.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.R.
2.0kW
L.H.F.
2.7kW
Heat Input
(71.85 g/h)
051
(143.7 g/h)
072
(143.7 g/h)
072
(194 g/h)
Injector Marking
083
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OVEN
Natural Gas
2.4kW (8189Btu/h)
108
L.P.Gas
2.4kW (172.4 g/h)
078
Heat Input
Injector Marking
Flame Supervision Device
Thermostat
Diamond'H' GSD 213
Diamond'H' 1100-147/B2
69
Diamond 'H' GSD 214
Diamond 'H' 1100-148/B2
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Thermostat By-Pass Marking
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 and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. 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
This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed and
connected in accordance with the current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding 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 100cm² 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.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening 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, shower
room or garage. 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 - 2mm +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
than
400
100
Fig.1a
All dimensions in mm
100mm
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 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 37).
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 275mm 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.
Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig. 2b.
(C)
(A)
275mm
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
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50
100
4. CONNECTING TO GAS
Fig.3
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 SHUT OFF VALVE I.E.: DO
NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE. Check for gas
soundness after connecting to 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.
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.4a).
Connect the wires as follows:
GREEN AND
YELLOW
Fig.4a
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
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
3 AMP
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.
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.
BLUE
BROWN
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.
Fig.4
5. Check operation of oven.
7. CHECKING THE GRILL
Place the grill pan containing the grid into the grill compartment. Light the grill burner by turning the grill tap to
its full on position and pushing the ignition button. 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 pushing the
ignition button. As soon as the burners are lit the button can be released.
9. CHECKING LID SHUT-OFF DEVICE
1. Lift the lid.
2. Turn one hotplate burner tap to its full on position and push the ignition button.
3. Close lid. There should now be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out.
4. Turn off the hotplate tap and lift the lid. The gas supply should now be restored to the hotplate. When the
tap is turned on.
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10. CHECKING THE OVEN
1.
Turn the oven thermostat to Mk.9 and check that there is sparking from the ignition system. This should
continue until the oven burner is alight.
2.. When the oven burner lights up the sparking should cease, there should be a low gas rate at first to the
oven burner which is the flame supervision device (F.S.D.) by pass rate.
3.
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.
4.
5.
After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable.
Set the oven thermostat to Mk.2, close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame
has reduced in size.
6.
Turn off the thermostat and check that the oven flames go out.
11. TO SET THE TIME OF DAY
To set the clock (See Fig. 10).
1
Turn on electricity supply and ensure that
the thermostat is in the off position.
Press buttons 1 and 2 together.
2
3. Release the buttons and within 5 seconds
press button 2. The display will read 12:00.
FIG.10
4
Within 5 seconds set the time of day by
pressing and holding either button 1 to
decrease or button 2 to increase the time.
NOTE: that it is a 24 hour clock.
12. MINUTE MINDER OPERATION
Having set the clock up as described above, to
set the minute minder press and release button 1 then press and hold button 2 until the display shows the
required time interval.
The clock will count up in one minute intervals until the desired time is reached. If necessary, press button 1
to achieve the correct time interval. The bell symbol
will show in the display.
The minute minder will begin to count down once set. At the end of the time period, the minute minder will
sound for up to 2 minutes and the bell symbol will flash and show the time of day.
To stop the sound, press button 1. The display will stop flashing and show the time of day, e.g. 9·00. The bell
symbol will go out.
To cancel the minute minder press and release button 1. Then press and hold button 1 until 0 ·00 shows in
the display. Release button 1, to reset the time of day press buttons 1 and 2 together.
13. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN LIGHT
Turn the main oven thermostat knob full on and check that the main oven light is operative. Turn off the
thermostat.
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.
SIG450 - 311465708
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Contents Check List
Note:
If you require relacements of the item listed below please contact your local Service
Force Centre quoting the relevant part number.
The loose contents of this pack include:-
No. OFF
DESCRIPTION
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
Oven Shelves
Grill Shelf
P.C. Guarantee Card
Grill pan grid (311419801)
Grill Pan (311409401)
Detachable grill pan handle (311468100)
Hotplate Instruction Card
Timer Operation Card
Burner Crowns
Burner Caps
Pan Supports
Note :
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan. This can be ordered from your
local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 311479800/6
This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be
replaced if the specification or appearance changes during production.
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. 311465708
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