Parkinson Cowan SG 340 User manual

SG 340
Operating
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Installation Instructions

Introduction
This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the
necessary British Standards. This appliance carries the C.E. mark.
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 31.

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 31
General information 33
What is wrong and why? 35
Servicing 36
Installation instructions 38
Technical Data 39
Safety requirements/ventilation 40
Location of appliance/installation 41
Testing 43
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Contents

Lighting the appliance
The system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the
battery are given on page 33.
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 appliance
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.

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 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 appliance
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 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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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.
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 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 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").
Lift pans on and off the pan supports. Do not slide them across
the hob.
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