INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GB GAS COOKER SIG 224 Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance Important Safety Information You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department on 08705 950950 Installation l l l l l l This cooker must be installed by qualified personnel, according to the manufacturers instructions and to the relevant British Standards. This cooker is heavy. Take care when moving it. Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered CORGI installer. Remove all packaging before using the cooker. Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate, located near the gas supply pipe. Do not attempt to modify the cooker in any way. This cooker is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the cooker. The cooker gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled. Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the cooker. This cooker is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes. When in use a gas cooker will produce heat and moisture in the room in which it has been installed. Ensure there is a continuous air supply, keeping air vents in good condition or installing a cooker hood with a venting hose. When using the cooker for a long period time, the ventilation should be improved, by opening a window or increasing the extractor speed. Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the cooker with wet hands. Ensure the control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use. Do not store flammable materials such as oven gloves, tea towels etc. in the drawer. When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the cooker. Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the hob burners as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage. Never leave the cooker unattended when cooking with oil and fats. This cooker should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or foodstuffs could result in a fire. Never use plastic dishes in the oven or on the hob burners. Never line any part of the oven with aluminium foil. l l l l Child Safety l l Always ensure that the oven vent which is located at the centre back of the hob is left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and should not be stored above the cooker. The appliance is fitted with a lid: this is designed as a dust cover when closed, and as a splash-back when open. Do not use for any other purpose. After using the cooker, the lid MUST NOT be closed until the hob and oven are completely cold. Do not use the lid to switch off the gas supply. The gas supply should always be turned off with the control knob. Always ensure that the lid is free of any soilage or spillage before opning it. This cooker should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used. Service l l During Use l l Environmental Information l l After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment. When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable. l Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner. l l l l Guide to Use the instructions The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions: Safety Instructions l F Step by step instructions for an operation Hints and Tips Environmental Information l l l This appliance is manufactured according to the following EEC directives: 73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC 89/336 EEC - 90/396 EEC, current edition. 2 Contents For the User Important Safety Information Description of the Cooker Control Panel Accessories Operation Gas oven Using the Oven Before the First Use of the Cooker Using the Gas oven Gas Oven Cooking Charts Grilling Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Oven Something Not Working Guarantee Conditions Service and Spare Parts 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 10 11 11 13 14 14 Important Safety Requirements Installation Electrical connections Commissioning Conversion from Natural to LPG Gas Oven Door Protection Device All our appliances comply with the European safety standards. Nevertheless, in order to ensure the highest safety level, and avoid small children to be exposed to the heat when the appliance is operated, it is possible to fit a special ptotection device to the oven door. This device can be purchased in our Service Force Centres, specifying the relevant code (35791) and the Product No. shown on the rating plate. For the Installer 17 18 20 21 22 Description of the Cooker Cooker lid Rapid burner Semi-rapid burner RAPID NORMAL SIMMER NORMAL GAS OVEN & ELECTRIC GRILL Semi-rapid burner Auxiliary burner Control panel Oven door Storage drawer 3 Control Panel 1 RAPID NORMAL SIMMER NORMAL GAS OVEN & ELECTRIC GRILL 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Electric Ignition push button Oven Light push button Back left burner control knob (rapid) Front left burner control knob (semi-rapid) Front right burner control knob (auxiliary) Back right burner control knob (semi-rapid) Oven function control knob The Oven Cavity Gas Grill Oven Light Accessories Removable handle Q Grill trivet P Grill/roasting pan FO 2440 4 Operation Hob burners To light a burner, push in and turn the relevant control knob anticlockwise to maximum position. At the same time push the electric ignition button which is marked with a little spark. Then adjust the flame as required. If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again. When switching on the mains, after installation or a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark generator to be activated automatically. To ensure maximum burner efficiency, you should only use pots and pans with a flat bottom fitting the size of the burner used (see table). Burner minimum diameter 180 mm. 120 mm. 80 mm. maximum diameter 260 mm. 220 mm. 160 mm. Large (rapid) Medium (semi-rapid) Small (Auxiliary) If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the recommended size, the flame will spread beyond the bottom of the pan, causing the handle to overheat. As soon as a liquid starts boiling, turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering. Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the overheated splashes could easily ignite. If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please contact your local Parkinson Cowan Service Centre. Gas oven Oven Function Control Knob l l-H Oven switched off 1 Range of temperature regulation for gas oven 2 3 4 789 56 Grill - The heat comes only from the top element H 5 Before the First Use of the Cooker F Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the cooker, before using it. Before first use, the oven should be heated without food. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted. This is quite normal. 1. Ignite the gas oven burner (see page 7) and set the oven function control knob to MAX. 2. Open a window for ventilation. 3. Allow the oven to run empty for approximately 45 minutes. This procedure should be repeated with the grill function for approximately 5-10 minutes. Do not clean the oven while it is still warm. Using the Oven Always cook with the oven door closed. Stand clear when opening the drop down oven door. Do not allow it to fall open - support the door using the door handle, until it is fully open. The oven has four shelf levels, and is supplied with two shelves. The shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven as shown in the diagram. It is important that these shelves are correctly positioned as shown in the diagram. Do not place cookware directly on the oven base. When cooking in the oven, always leave the cooker lid open, in order to avoid overheating. 4 3 2 1 Hints and Tips Condensation and steam When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a fault with the oven. To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces. Cookware Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand temperatures of 250°C. Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base. Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. 6 The effects of dishes on cooking results Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the way they transmit heat to the food inside them. A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and underneath browning. B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and underneath browning. Storage Drawer The storage drawer is located underneath the oven cavity. During cooking the storage drawer may become hot if the oven is on high for a long period of time, therefore flammable materials such as oven gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons etc. should not be stored in the drawer. Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will also become hot, therefore care should be taken when removing these items from the drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot. Using the Gas oven Before using your oven Switch the oven to MAX. and leave it to run empty for about 30 minutes to remove any unpleasant smell. During cooking, the door should be opened as little as possible to avoid heat loss, and excessive fuel consumption. To ignite the oven gas burner: 1. Open the oven door. 2. Hold a flame to the right-hand side hole (see fig.) 3. Press the oven control knob and turn it anticlockwise until the maximum temperature is reached. 4. Firmly press the oven control knob for approximately 5 seconds, until the safety valve automatically keeps the oven burner lit. 5. Release the control knob and then gently close the oven door. To adjust the temperature, turn the knob to the required setting after a few minutes. F Oven safety device The cooker features a thermocouple; if for any reason the flame should extinguish, the device will stop the gas flow. If the oven burner accidentally goes out, turn the oven knob to "l" and wait at least 1 minute before trying to light the burner again. Oven light pushbutton This button will turn the oven light on. Grill burner ignition 1. Open the oven door. 2. Hold a flame to the gas grill burner holes (see fig.). 3. Press the oven control knob and turn it to . 4. Firmly press the oven control knob for approximately 5 seconds, until the safety valve automatically keeps the grill burner lit. If the burner does not ignite, turn the control knob to zero, and try again. FO 0829 7 Gas Oven Cooking Charts This chart is intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal requirements. FOOD GAS MARK SHELF POSITIONS COOKING TIME MEAT & POULTRY Beef with bone Beef without bone Lamb Pork Chicken Duckling Turkey Casseroles YORKSHIRE PUDDING Small Large BAKED VEGETABLES 3 2 varies according to the vegetable PASTRY Fruit Tart Fruit Pie Sausage Rolls Choux Pastry Vol au Vents Jam Tarts 5 5 6 5 7 4 2 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 35 minutes 35 minutes 20 minutes 25-30 minutes 15 minutes 10-15 minutes 6 6 2 or 3 2 or 3 25 minutes 35 minutes 3 5 3 4 5 3 2 1 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3 20 minutes per lb + 20 minutes 25 minutes per lb + 25 minutes 20-25 minutes per lb + 20-25 minutes 25 minutes per lb + 25 minutes 25 minutes per lb + 25 minutes 30 minutes per lb + 30 minutes 30 minutes per lb + 30 minutes 2 1/2 hours OVEN TEMPERATURE CHART Position Temperatures °F °C 275 135 300 149 325 163 350 177 375 191 400 204 425 218 450 232 475 246 510 265 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 H 8 Gas Oven Cooking Charts This chart is intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal requirements. FOOD GAS MARK SHELF POSITION COOKING TIME PUDDINGS Egg Custard in a Bain Marie Pavlova Meringues 1 1 1 2 or 3 2 ...