Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 55G Parkinson Cowan
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Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. This cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It also 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.
Contents Lighting the cooker 4 The grill 6 The hotplate 8 The oven 11 Oven temperature chart 13 Oven cooking chart 14 Slow cooking 17 Care and cleaning 20 Installing the cooker 25 General information .
Lighting the cooker The ignition works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 27. Grill and hotplate To light: 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the highest setting. This is shown by a large flame symbol.
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 Lights To use, press the oven light button which is positioned on the control panel. If you need to replace an oven light bulb there are instructions on page 28.
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 trivet 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.
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 when browning food. Putting food on the trivet Place food such as toast, teacakes and muffins towards the centre of the trivet.
The hotplate Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn to the left 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 9 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.
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.
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.
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.
Oven temperature chart The chart below is intended to help you use your oven. If you are using a gas oven for the first time or if a recipe says 'cook at 350 o F' or 'use a moderately hot oven' you can use the chart to find out what gas mark to use.
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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.
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 bakin g tray to cook.
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Soups, casseroles and stews l Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (6lb). l Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. l Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Vegetables l Cut into small pieces. l Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish.
Reheating Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting . Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave.
Care and cleaning Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap powder except those recommended in this booklet. Please note: If we recommend you use hot soapy water we me.
You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots in the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials. Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water.
The oven The top, sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. Do not put dishes too high in the oven.
Oven cleaning cycle You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should follow the cleaning cycle once a week.
You can remove the glass from the oven door if you need to. It is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut. To remove the glass 1. Keep the oven door closed but open the storage drawer.
Installing the cooker Location L Y R I C 5 5 G 25 For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) regulations current editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply.
Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your cooker is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice.
General information Moving your cooker You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the cooker. The floor covering under the cooker should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the cooker across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering.
If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the cooker which must be put right.
What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l If you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button there may be a fault with the electrical supply.
Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check l Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning (see page 20). Problem The oven lights will not work. Check l If only one of the lights does not work, the bulb probably needs replacing.
Servicing Before you call a service engineer check through the 'What is wrong and why?' information on pages 29 and 30. If you still feel there is a problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan Customer Care Department on 0345 125843. Your telephone call will be charged at local rate.
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This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be replaced if the specification or appearance change as the cooker is improved. Parkinson Cowan Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham B9 4UB Telephone: 0121-753 1002 Fax: 0121-753 1004 Customer Care: 0345 125843 Drawing No.
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