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Parkinson Cowan 55GR Owners Handbook And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Owners handbook Installation instruction...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    t i o 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The oven Oven cooking chart Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Installation instructions Technical Data Safety requirements/ventilation Location of appliance/installation...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 25. Grill and 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: To Turn Off Any Burner

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 6: The Grill

    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.
  • Page 7 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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. Positioning food on the grid Place food such as toast, teacakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid.

  • Page 8: The Hotplate

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.
  • Page 9 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. Put pans on the centre of the burners.

  • Page 10: Helpful Hints

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 11: The Oven

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 12: Baking Trays And Dishes

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 13: Oven Cooking Chart

    Oven cooking chart These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or you can take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking.
  • Page 14 Food Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10 lbs) 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 10 - 15 Yorkshire pudding - large - individual...
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Slow Cooking

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R Slow cooking The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.
  • Page 17 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 18 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 20: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 21 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 22: Oven Cleaning Cycle

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cooker

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 24 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 25: General Information

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 26 L Y R I C 5 5 G R Storage The compartment below the oven is useful for storing baking trays, cake tins and so on. Do not store anything in this compartment which may catch fire. Reversing the oven door You can turn the oven door around so that it opens on the other side.

  • Page 27: What Is Wrong And Why

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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 the sparking is slow when you press the ignition button it may not be enough to light the cooker.
  • Page 28 L Y R I C 5 5 G R Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning (see page 19).

  • Page 29: Servicing

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R 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.

  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    L Y R I C 5 5 G R INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For your safety 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 31: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level 100mm each side Minimum space above grill Minimum distance from rear wall Weight of appliance CONNECTIONS Electric IGNITION Spark Generator Battery GRILL Heat Input Injector Marking...

  • Page 32: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking Heat Input Injector Marking OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-Pass69 GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.

  • Page 33: 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. The appliance must be a minimum of 20mm from the rear wall (note that this dimension is provided by the inlet elbow).

  • Page 34: Levelling The Appliance

    2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: Loosen the lock nuts securing the rear wheels, using a 13mm spanner. Access to these lock nuts can be gained through a slot in the rear of the plinth, as shown in Fig.1c.

  • Page 35: Fitting The Stability Bracket

    FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket (SK.4729.A) is fitted and is available from your supplier (see Important Safety Requirements, Page 32). These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket. Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance.

  • Page 36: Testing

    CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³ (³/ " B.S.P.). Connection is made to the Rc½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance.

  • Page 37: Checking The Hotplate

    CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns, caps and pan supports ensuring that they are correctly seated. Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning each hotplate tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released.
  • Page 38 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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