Parkinson Cowan SIG 401 User manual

SIG 401
Operating
and
Installation Instructions

Introduction
This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the
necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The
appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC.
It is important that you understand how to use and care for the
appliance 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 appliance. Keep the booklet in a safe
place so that anyone who uses the appliance can read it. Pass the
booklet on with the appliance if you give or sell it to someone else.
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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.
RATING PLATE
This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be
seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be
found on the back or top of some models (Where applicable). Do not
remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate
the guarantee.
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Introduction
For your safety
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
This appliance 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 appliance at
all times.
The installation instructions that came with the appliance tell you
how and where it can be fitted. If the appliance 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 29.

Contents
Page
Lighting the appliance 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 appliance 29
General information 31
What is wrong and why? 33
Servicing 35
Installation Instructions 37
Technical Data 38
Safety requirements/ventilation 39
Location of appliance 40
Installation 41
Testing 42
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Contents

Lighting the appliance
The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to
replace the battery are given on page 31.
Hotplate
To light:
1 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.
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 highest setting.
This is shown by a large flame symbol. Press the ignition button.
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.
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For your safety
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.
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Lighting the appliance

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. Press
the ignition button. 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.
Main oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. Press the ignition
button. 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.
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Lighting the appliance

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 appliance.
When you are turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance
until the flame has gone out.
Lighting the appliance

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.
Prior to using the grill
We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to
burn off any residue from the surface. During this period a slight odour
may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.
When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the
burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance.
Heat control
The grill control has two heat settings.
The control knob turns to the right from
'OFF' to 'LOW' and then to 'HIGH'. 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.
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The grill
For your safety
The grill pan and handle must be in place before igniting the grill.
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.

Cooking positions
There is only one position for the grill
shelf (Position 2). Positions are counted
from the top downwards.
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.
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.
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 your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number
311479800\6.
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The grill

The hotplate
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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The hotplate
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