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Parkinson Cowan SONATA 50GX Installation And Owner's Instructions

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  • Page 1 Owners handbook Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. This cooker 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The ovens Oven cooking chart - main oven - second oven Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Installation instructions Technical Data...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Lighting the cooker The system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 29. Hotplate To light: 1 Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.

  • Page 5: Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.

  • Page 6: To Turn Off Any Burner

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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. For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the cooker.

  • Page 7: The Grill

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.
  • Page 8 S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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. The grill pan handle can be removed.

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.
  • Page 10 S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.

  • Page 11: Helpful Hints

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Helpful hints Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. Only heat the amount of liquid you need.

  • Page 12: The Ovens

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X The ovens Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main Oven - There are zones of heat within the oven.

  • Page 13: Baking Trays And Dishes

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However, when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food.

  • Page 21: Slow Cooking

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 3 kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Vegetables Cut into small pieces.

  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Care and cleaning For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas cooker clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen.

  • Page 23: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.

  • Page 24: The Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X The main 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.

  • Page 25: Oven Cleaning Cycle

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Oven cleaning cycle Please note: The oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main oven. You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the oven in good condition.

  • Page 26: Cleaning Between The Outer And Inner Door Glass

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass You can remove the glass from the main oven door if you need to. To remove the outer glass 1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the top of the door.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X Installing the cooker 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. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply. Your installer should check the data badge.

  • Page 28: Cooker Dimensions

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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.

  • Page 29: General Information

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X General information For your safety Do not block any of the cooker vents. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Don't let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the cooker.

  • Page 30: Reversing The Oven Door

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X For your safety Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection, as described in the installation instruction. If this is the case contact the person who installed the cooker.

  • Page 31: What Is Wrong And Why

    S O N A T A 5 0 G X 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 If you cannot hear any sparking or if the sparking is slow when you press the ignition button it may not be strong enough to light the...
  • Page 32 S O N A T A 5 0 G X Problem The oven is not cooking evenly. Check Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level. Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions. Check that you are using the correct size baking trays. If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking.

  • Page 33: Servicing

    Parkinson Cowan will arrange for the cooker to be serviced. Customers in Ireland should telephone (10) 4565666. You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan. If you don't use manufacturers original spares the normal product approval of the cooker may not be valid.

  • Page 34: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For your safety Natural Gas and L.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person, as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Minimum space above hotplate Space for fixing above hotplate level Weight of appliance Minimum distance from rear wall CONNECTIONS Electric IGNITION Spark generator Battery GRILL Heat Input Injector Marking HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking...

  • Page 36: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Marking SECOND OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Dual Control Dual Control By-pass GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the I.E.E.

  • Page 37: Location Of Appliance/Installation

    LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom or shower room. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1) i.e. shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance.

  • Page 38: Fitting The Stability Bracket

    2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and at the rear are provided on the base of the appliance. Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance.

  • Page 39: Testing

    5. FITTING THE BATTERY The battery is located on the left hand side of the front plinth and can be viewed through a slot in the bottom left hand corner of the front frame( Fig 5.) To gain access to the battery, open the main oven door, rotate the battery holder clockwise.

  • Page 40: Checking The Second Oven

    9. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. There should now be a low gas rate to the burner, which is the F.S.D. by pass rate. When the F.S.D.
  • Page 41 S O N A T A 5 0 G X...
  • Page 42 S O N A T A 5 0 G X SONATA 50GX/2 - 311397106...

  • Page 43: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven shelves P.C. Guarantee card Hotplate operation card Grill pan trivet (small wire) Grill pan (small) DIP Detachable grill pan handle Meat tin (enamel) Grill / second oven shelf Burner crowns Burner caps Pan supports...
  • Page 44 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. Description Burner Cap - Rapid Burner Cap - Normal Burner Cap - Simmer Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G.

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