L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The oven Oven temperature chart Oven cooking chart Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Page...
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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. Do not overfill pans. Cover pans with a lid whenever possible.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G Baking trays and dishes For your safety Never place cooking dishes, trays and so on over the oven burner. This will damage the cooker as well as the ovenware and possibly the floor covering underneath the cooker.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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 moderately hot oven' you can use the chart to find out what gas mark to use.
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Food Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry The times given above are for when you are open roasting. If you cover the food with foil or a lid you should allow an extra 5 Yorkshire pudding - large - individual Cakes:...
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Food Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 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 to cook. Puddings: Milk puddings Baked sponge pudding...
L Y R I C 5 5 G Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (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.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G 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. Only reheat food once.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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. But be careful as parts of the appliance will be hot.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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 and the IEE Wiring Regulations. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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.
L Y R I C 5 5 G 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 when you press the ignition button there may be a fault with the electrical supply.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning (see page 20). Problem The oven lights will not work. Check If only one of the lights does not work, the bulb probably needs replacing.
L Y R I C 5 5 G Servicing For your safety Maintenance work must only be done by a competent person. Do not try to repair the cooker yourself. This could be dangerous. It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way. We recommend that your cooker is serviced annually by our approved service organisation.
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L Y R I C 5 5 G N O T E S LYRIC55G - 359047507...
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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. Drawing No. 359047507...
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