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Parkinson Cowan CALOR SIG 305 Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 SIG 305 Owners handbook Installation instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    t i o Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. 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

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 24. Hotplate To light Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.
  • Page 5 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 Grill To light: 1 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 immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity.

  • Page 6: To Turn Off Any Burner

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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.
  • Page 8 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 General When storing the grill pan the shelf needs to be placed in the top position. Store the grill pan on the base of the grill compartment. Turn the grill burner off before you store the pan.

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 The hotplate 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. See page 20 for more information. Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn to the left from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and...
  • Page 10 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 Helpful hints Keep flames under the base of the 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.

  • Page 12: The Oven

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 13: Baking Trays And Dishes

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 14: 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 15 Food Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 Yorkshire pudding - large - individual Cakes:...
  • Page 16 Food Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) Puddings: Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns * Note: When baking bread cook at gas mark 8 for 10 minutes before reducing to Gas mark 6 for remainder of cook time. Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish.

  • Page 17: Slow Cooking

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 Slow cooking The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.
  • Page 18 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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.

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 cooker will be hot.

  • Page 20: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 The oven The inside of the oven is finished in vitreous enamel. You should clean the oven regularly using hot soapy water and mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you use any oven cleaners they must have the Vitreous Enamel Development Council (VEDC) seal of approval.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cooker

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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.
  • Page 23 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Check 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 24: General Information

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 25 C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 26: What Is Wrong And Why

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been placed correctly.

  • Page 27: Servicing

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 29: 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 30: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-pass Marking GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Levelling The Appliance

    C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 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 33: Testing

    The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 4. Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently. The hose must not get caught on the stability bracket. IMPORTANT: FLEXIBLE COMPLY WITH BS.

  • Page 34: Checking The Main Oven

    Instruct the user on how to use the appliance and its ignition system. Refer the user to the wording in the inside cover which gives advice on the safe operation of the appliance. C A L O R S I G 3 0 5 CALOR SIG 305 - 311454202...

  • Page 35: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven Shelves P.C. Guarantee Card Hotplate Operation Card Grill Pan Trivet (small wire) Grill Pan ( fixed handle) (L.P. Gas model only) Red Screw Pack (L.P. Gas model only) Grill Shelf Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports Battery...
  • Page 36 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 - L.P.G.

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