Parkinson Cowan SG 551 User manual

SG 551
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.
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 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 32.
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Introduction

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 30
General information 32
What is wrong and why? 34
Servicing 36
Installation Instructions 38
Technical Data 39
Safety requirements/ventilation 40
Location of appliance 41
Installation 42
Testing 44
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Contents
Contents Page

Lighting the appliance
The ignition system works by means of an electric spark system. Details
about the plug are given in 'General Information'.
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 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.
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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
For your safety
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished,
turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner
for at least 1 min.

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.
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.
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For your safety
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.
Lighting the appliance

Main oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. After a few
seconds the oven will light automatically and the oven light will
illuminate.
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.
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.
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 in
'General Information'.
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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.
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.
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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The hotplate