Parkinson Cowan SIG 340 User manual

Owners handbook
and
Installation instructions
SIG 340

Introduction
This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the
necessary British Standards. This cooker carries the C.E. mark.
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.
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 cookers as this may
invalidate the guarantee.
For your safety
The cooker is designed to cook food and you must not use it for
any other purpose.
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 31.
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Contents
Page
Lighting the cooker 4
The grill 7
The hotplate 10
The ovens 13
Oven cooking chart - main oven 16
- second oven 19
Slow cooking 22
Care and cleaning 24
Installing the cooker 30
General information 32
What is wrong and why? 34
Servicing 35
Installation instructions 37
Technical Data 38
Safety requirements/ventilation 39
Location of appliance/installation 40
Testing 42
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Contents

Lighting the cooker
The system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the
battery are given on page 32.
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 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.
Please note: If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the
hotplate control knobs off. Make sure that the burner parts have been
replaced correctly. See page 25 for more information.
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.
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Lighting the cooker
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.

Grill
To light:
1 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.
2 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas
may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity.
Second oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 1, and press
the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the
button. There will only be small flames at first.
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.
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Lighting the cooker
For your safety
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.

Main oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9, 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.
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.
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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.
Lighting the cooker

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.
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
You can put the grill shelf in either of the two
positions.
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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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.
The grill

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 pan 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.
Putting 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

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 grill

The hotplate
You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any
trouble lighting a hotplate burner, turn all hotplate control knobs off and
make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. Now light
the burner in the usual way. See page 25 for more detailed 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").
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For your safety
1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are
reaching across the hotplate.
2 Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than
pans which are warped.
3Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause
the pan to tip.
4 Put pans on the centre of the burners.
5 Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally
knocked.
6 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.
7 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.
8Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping board.
This could damage the glass and reduce its strength.
The hotplate

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 Only heat the amount of liquid you
need. Do not overfill pans.
3 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 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces.
This way they will cook more
quickly.
6 A pressure cooker will save time
and energy.
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The hotplate

The ovens
Before you use the oven you should wipe it
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 requiring 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 could
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 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 are using the second oven to
cook or reheat convenience 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 two
positions in the second oven. Positions are
counted from the top downwards.
The shelf in the grill/second oven is different
from the shelves in the main oven. Only use the
shelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in
the grill/second oven. The plate may glow red
when you are using the oven. This will not
affect the cooking performance.
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The ovens

Most second oven cooking should be carried
out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2.
However, when cooking a small joint or a deep
cake you can use the shelf on the base of the
second oven to allow enough air to circulate
around the food.
Baking trays and dishes
For the best results from your 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
measure no more than 310mm x 230mm (12" x 9"). Position the longest
side parallel with the door.
Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You may need to turn
large items around during cooking. Turn all food round in the second
oven.
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The ovens
Shelf on base
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.

Condensation
Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing
to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and moisture are
present, for example during cooking. Whenever possible try to make
sure that food which contains a lot of moisture for example casseroles
are covered. If you do notice any condensation, wipe it up straight
away.
Roasting
For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to
prevent splashing.
It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when
roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended
cooktimes.
If you are using a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be
prepared to allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each 1/2kg (1lb).
When cooking large items such as turkeys, the use of foil may be
required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is
fully cooked.
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The ovens

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.
Food Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Roasting meat: Beef 5 4 Rare:
Medium: Well Done:
20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
Lamb 5 4 Medium:
Well Done: 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium:
Well Done: 30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
35 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 35 mins.
Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them
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Oven cooking chart

Gas mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Poultry: Chicken
Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry
5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb). Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.
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).
Yorkshire pudding - large
- individual 7
72
225 - 35 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
Cakes: Christmas cake (8")
Rich fruit, 180mm (7") 205mm (8") Madeira, 180mm (7") Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm (7") 205mm (8")
2 2 2 4 5 7 4 4
4 4 4 4 2 & 4 2 & 4 2 & 4 2 & 4
4-5 hours 2¼-2½ hours 2½-2¾ hours 1 hour 15 - 25 mins. 10 - 20 mins. 20 - 30 mins. 20 - 35 mins.
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Oven cooking chart

Food Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust)
Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry)
6 6 5
2 2 2 & 4
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.
Puddings: Milk puddings
Baked sponge pudding Baked custard
2 4 3
3 4 4
2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins.
Yeast mixtures: Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves)
0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns
8 * 8 * 8 *
3 3 2
30 - 40 mins. 30 - 40 mins. 10 - 20 mins.
* When baking bread cook at Gas Mark 8 for 10 minutes before reducing to Gas Mark 6 for the remainder of the 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.
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Oven cooking chart

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 Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Roasting meat: Beef 5 Shelf on
base Rare:
Medium: Well Done:
20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
Lamb 5 Shelf on
base Medium:
Well Done: 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
Pork and Veal 5 Shelf on
base Medium:
Well Done: 30 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 30 mins.
35 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 35 mins.
Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
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Oven cooking chart

Food Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
cooking time
Poultry: Chicken
Duck and duckling 5
5Shelf on
base 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins.
25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb)
Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.
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).
Yorkshire pudding - individual 7 2 20 - 30 mins. Cakes: Christmas cake (7")
Rich fruit, 180mm (7") Madeira, 180mm (7") Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm (7")
2 2 4 5 7 4
Shelf on base 2 2 2
4 - 4½ hours 2¼ - 2¾ hours 1 hour 15 - 25 mins. 8 - 12 mins. 20 - 30 mins.
Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust)
Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry)
6 6 5
2 2 2
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.
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