User manual PARKINSON COWAN SIG515SVN

SIG 515 Gas cooker Owners handbook and Installation Instructions Introduction SIG 515 Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the cooker properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this booklet with your safety in mind. Read the booklet thoroughly before you use the cooker. Keep the booklet in a safe place so that anyone who uses the cooker can read it. Pass the booklet on with the cooker if you give or sell it to someone else. For your safety This cooker is designed for domestic use to cook food. You must not use it for any other purpose. It is not designed for commercial use. Keep children, babies and toddlers away from the cooker at all times. The installation instructions tell you how and where it can be fitted. If the cooker is already installed you must make sure that all instructions have been followed. If you are in any doubt ask a registered person. More details on installation on page 34. We have included several drawings to show the right and wrong way of doing things. The right way will have a smiling face by it. A sad face shows something is wrong. Do not remove the rating plate from the cooker as this may invalidate the guarantee. 2 Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate 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 Page 4 7 10 13 16 19 22 26 28 34 36 38 40 42 43 44 45 46 48 3 Contents SIG 515 Lighting the cooker SIG 515 Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 36. 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 and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 29 for more information. 4 SIG 515 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. 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 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 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. 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. Important: Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use the second oven. 5 Lighting the cooker Lighting the cooker SIG 515 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. 3 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want. 4 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. 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 37. 6 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 The grill control has two heat settings. 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 trivet 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. 7 The grill SIG 515 The grill SIG 515 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. 8 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. 9 The grill SIG 515 The hotplate SIG 515 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 29 for more information. Heat control 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"). 10 SIG 515 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. 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. Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping board. This could damage the glass and reduce its strength. 11 & The hotplate The hotplate SIG 515 Helpful hints 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 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. Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan, for example potatoes and carrots. Cut vegetables into smaller pieces. This way they will cook more quickly. A pressure cooker will save time and energy. 2 3 4 5 6 12 SIG 515 The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to 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. 13 The ovens The ovens SIG 515 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 Shelf on base air to circulate around the food. 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. 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 Leave a gap of 13mm (½") between all dishes and the sides of the oven so the dishes and the sides of the oven so the heat can circulate properly. heat can circulate properly. Do not push dishes too far back as food Do not will burn if it overhangs the burner flames. 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 should be used in the second oven should not be 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. 14 SIG 515 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 use 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. 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. 15 The ovens Oven cooking chart Oven cooking chart - Main oven 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. If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times. SIG 515 16 Gas mark 5 4 Rare: Medium: Well Done: Medium: Well Done: Medium: Well Done: Shelf position Approximate cooking time 5 5 4 4 Food Roasting meat: Beef 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. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins. Lamb Pork and Veal Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. Food 5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each ½kg (1lb). 7 7 2 2 2 4 5 7 4 4 4 2&4 2&4 2&4 2&4 4 4 4 4 - 5 hours. 2¼ - 2¾ hours. 2½ - 2¾ hours. 1 hour. 15 - 25 mins. 10 - 20 mins. 20 - 30 mins. 20 - 35 mins. 2 2 25 - 30 mins. 15 - 25 mins. SIG 515 Yorkshire pudding 17 - large - individual Cakes: Christmas Cake (8") Rich fruit, 180mm (7") 205 mm (8") Madeira, 180 mm (7") Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm (7") 205 mm (8") Oven cooking chart Oven cooking chart Food 6 6 5 2 4 3 8* 8* 8* 3 3 2 30 - 40 mins. 30 - 40 mins. 10 - 20 mins. 3 4 4 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. 2 2 2&4 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 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 SIG 515 Yeast mixtures: 18 Bread 0.45 kg (1lb loaves) 0.90 kg (2 lb loaves) Rolls and buns * 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 - Second oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf and turn food round during the cooking time. 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. If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times. Food 5 Shelf on base Shelf on base Shelf on base Medium: Well Done: Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium: Well Done: Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time 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. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins. SIG 515 19 5 5 Roasting meat: Beef Lamb Pork and Veal Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. Oven cooking chart Oven cooking chart Food 5 5 Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. Shelf on base 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb). Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each ½kg (1lb). 7 2 2 4 5 7 on base 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 6 6 5 2 - 2½ hours. 1 hour. 15 - 25 mins. 8 - 12 mins. 20 - 30 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. 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. Shelf 3½ - 4½ hours. 2 20 - 30 mins. Yorkshire pudding - individual SIG 515 20 Cakes: Christmas Cake (7") Rich fruit, 180mm (7") Madeira, 180mm (7") Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm (7") Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) Food 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Puddings: Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 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 SIG 515 21 The electronic timer SIG 515 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 'Time Setting'. 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 countdown Turn the selector knob to 'Countdown'. 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'. 22 When you are using the countdown 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 countdown 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 'Time Setting'. Then turn to 'Manual' and the time of day will show in the display. Note: You can use the countdown when an automatic sequence has been set, as long as you remember the following point. 1 Turn the selector knob to 'Automatic' 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 'Time Setting'. Turn the setting knob in either direction. 23 The electronic timer SIG 515 The electronic timer SIG 515 3 How long will the food take to cook? Turn the selector knob to 'Cook Time'. Then turn the setting 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. Turn the selector knob to 'End Time'. Turn the setting knob until the time the oven is to switch off shows in the display. The cookpot ( ) will go out. The 'End 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 'End Time' time will be 8.59 am the next day. Turn the selector knob to 'Automatic'. Turn the oven control to mark 9 then to the gas mark you want. 4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? 5 Set to automatic. 6 Turn on the oven control. 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 'Time Setting' and then to 'Manual'. 24 Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking. 3 You should leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking starts. 4 Do not leave food to stand in the oven when it has finished cooking. You should remove it and if it is not going to be eaten at once, cool it quickly. 5 If you cannot remove food from the oven as soon as it is cooked make sure that the food is covered. 6 Choose perishable foods carefully, especially during warm weather. 7 Food should be fresh and preferably straight from the refrigerator. 8 Joints of meat and poultry must be completely thawed. 9 Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry should not be cooked automatically if there is a delay period. 10 Choose dishes which require approximately the same cooking time. Slight variations may be allowed by:i) placing foods in larger or smaller containers ii) using more or less liquid iii) cutting fruit or vegetables into larger or smaller pieces. This will give longer or shorter cooking times respectively. Further temperature adjustments can be made by placing the foods higher or lower in the oven as the top of the oven is hotter than the bottom. 11 Arrange shelf positions to suit dishes and choose dishes which will fit into the oven together. 12 As food may be standing for some time in the oven, cover dishes with foil or a lid where possible, and in the case of roast potatoes and joints of meat, brush with a little fat or oil. Lemon juice may be added to fruit to prevent browning. 13 Cream should be added just before serving. 14 If alcohol is used fermentation can occur. 15 Green leaf vegetables which take only a short time to cook, should not be placed into the oven with the automatic meal. It is far better to cook them in a pan on the hotplate whilst dishing up the rest of the meal. 25 The electronic timer SIG 515 Slow cooking SIG 515 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 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. 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 l l l l l l l l l l l 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. 26 Soups, casseroles and stews l l l l l l l l l l 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. 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. 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. Vegetables Milk puddings 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. 27 Slow cooking SIG 515 Care and cleaning SIG 515 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. Cleaning the handles and control knobs Do not remove the control knobs from the cooker as damage may occur. It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water and a soft cloth is used for cleaning the door handles and control knobs. ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS DULL THE FINISH. Care should be taken when cleaning, to ensure that all cleaning products are wiped from the control knobs immediately. 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. 28 SIG 515 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'. 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 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. 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 for a few minutes to make cleaning easier. 29 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning SIG 515 The ovens The sides and back of your ovens 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. 30 Main 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: 1. Remove the oven shelves. 2. Set the oven t o mark 5 for at least 30 minutes. 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 359001013 /2. 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. 31 Care and cleaning SIG 515 Care and cleaning SIG 515 Top oven cleaning cycle 1. Remove the oven shelf. 2. Set the oven to mark 5 for at least 30 minutes. MARK 5 3. Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean. MARK 7 Some staining will remain. Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven. Do not wash the special finish. General Clean the base of the oven, the oven shelf 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. 32 SIG 515 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 top 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. 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 top oven 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 '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, 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. 33 Care and cleaning Installation SIG 515 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 44. 34 SIG 515 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. l l l l 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: Width: Depth: 900mm - 920mm (adjusted by four screw feet ) 594mm 600mm (to front of door panel) 35 Installation General information SIG 515 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. 36 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. l l l l l l l l 37 General information SIG 515 What is wrong and why? SIG 515 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 l l l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. See instructions on page 29. 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 l 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 The oven is not cooking evenly. Check l l l l l l Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level. Check that the oven roof is pushed back into position. Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays. See page 14. If you are using a tin which is larger than the one we supplied, be prepared to turn it round during cooking. If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking. All food in the second oven should be turned round. 38 Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check l Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 28 are being followed. Problem The oven light will not work. Check l l l If the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb. To do this see instructions on page 37. 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. 39 What is wrong and why? SIG 515 Servicing SIG 515 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 08705 929929 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: 40 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. 41 Servicing SIG 515 SIG 515 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. 42 SIG 515 TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height to hotplate Height 900mm (nominal) Width 600mm (nominal) Depth 600mm (to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above hotplate Weight of appliance Minimum distance from rear wall 2mm minimum clearance Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 44. 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions). 64.5kg. 5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel). CONNECTIONS