Parkinson Cowan SIG 405 R User manual

SIG 405 R
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.
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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For your safety
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
The 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 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 28.

Lighting the appliance 4
The grill 6
The hotplate 9
The oven 12
Oven cooking chart 15
The electronic minute minder 18
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 43
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Contents
Contents Page

Lighting the appliance
The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about
the plug are given on page 31.
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
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.
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 25 for more information.
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For your safety
If you close the lid of the appliance 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.
Lighting the appliance

The oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
The grill

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.
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

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
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 25 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").
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The hotplate

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The hotplate
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.
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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 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 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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The oven

Baking trays and dishes
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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The oven
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 your safety
Never place cooking dishes, trays and so
on over the oven burners. This will
damage the appliance as well as the
cookware and possibly the floor covering
underneath the appliance.

Condensation
Condensation may form on the appliance. 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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The oven

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.
Food Gas
mark Shelf
position Approximate
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 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 5 4 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.
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Food 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 (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.
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 7
72
225 - 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 Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm (7") 205 mm (8")
2 2 4 5 7 4 4
4 4 4 2 & 4 2 & 4 2 & 4 2 & 4
2¼ - 2¾ hours. 2½ - 2¾ hours. 1 hour. 15 - 25 mins. 10 - 20 mins. 20 - 30 mins. 20 - 35 mins.
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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 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)
0.90 kg (2 lb loaves) Rolls and buns
8* 8* 8*
3 3 2
30 - 40 mins. 30 - 40 mins. 10 - 20 mins.
* 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.
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Oven cooking chart

THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER
1 = (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE
MINDER
2 = (+) INCREASE CONTROL
( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL
The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of day, operate as a
minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven.
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00pm is shown
as 14.00.
In the following pages we explain how to use the minute minder and set
the time of day. Read through them until you are familiar with the
procedure.
1. SET THE TIME OF DAY
When the electricity supply is first
switched ON, the display will flash 0.00.
See Fig. 1.
Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
Release buttons, 0.00 will appear in
the display as Fig. 2. Within 5
seconds press button (2), 12.00
will show in the display as Fig. 3.
Within 5 seconds press and hold
either button (1) to decrease or button
(2) to increase the time until the
correct time of day on the 24 hour clock
is reached, e.g.14.30. See Fig. 4.
Note: The increase and decrease
control buttons operate slowly at
first, and then more rapidly. They
should be pressed separately.
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The electronic minute minder
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Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4

2 TO USE THE MINUTE MINDER
IMPORTANT
The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end
of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main
oven if in use.
The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of
cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.
To set press button (1) and the display
will read 0. 00, see Fig. 5.
Release button (1) and press and hold
button (2). The display will count up in
one minute intervals until the interval to
be timed is reached e.g. 30 minutes,
see Fig. 6. If necessary press and hold
button (1) to achieve the correct time
interval.
The minute minder will begin to count
down once set. The time of day will
show in the display. To show the remainder of the cook time. Press
button (1).
At the end of the timed period the minute minder will click, switching the
main oven OFF if in use.
An audible signal will sound for up to 2
minutes. The Auto symbol will flash and
the cookpot symbol will go out. The
time of day will show in the display. See
Fig. 7.
To stop the sound press button (1).
The display will stop flashing and show
the time of day, e.g. 15.00.
To return the timer to manual press
button (1) again. See Fig. 8. If using
the main oven it will come on again
once button (1) has been depressed. When cooking is complete
remove food and turn OFF oven temperature control.
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The electronic minute minder
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.8

3. TO CANCEL THE MINUTE MINDER
If you change your mind and want to
cancel the minute minder. Press and
release button (1). Press and hold
button (1) and the display will count
down in one minute intervals to 0. 00
See Fig. 9. Release button (1).
After a few seconds the time of day
will show in the display. See Fig. 10.
If the main oven is in use this will switch
OFF after a few seconds.
To reset, press buttons (1) and (2)
together. See Fig. 11.
4. THINGS TO NOTE
1. The time of day must be set before the main oven will operate.
There will be a few seconds delay before the oven switches on.
2. The minute minder function controls the main oven only and will
switch the oven OFF at the end of a timed period. This function is useful
if you want to begin cooking now and have the oven switch OFF
automatically.
3. If you have used the minute minder to time food cooking in the main
oven you will need to reset the timer by pushing button (1) before the
oven can operate again.
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Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
The electronic minute minder