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Parkinson Cowan SONATA 55 LXa Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 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

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The ovens Oven cooking chart - main oven - second oven The electronic timer Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 33. Hotplate To light 1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2.

  • Page 5: Second Oven

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Grill/second oven The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you cannot use them both at the same time. Grill To light: 1 Open the door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.

  • Page 6: Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Main oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. The oven will light automatically. 3 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want.

  • Page 7: The Grill

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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.

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. 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.
  • Page 10 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 5 L X a 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 5 L X a Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - 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

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 14 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Condensation Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present, for example during cooking. Whenever possible try to make sure that food which contains a lot of moisture, for example casseroles, are covered.

  • Page 15: Oven Cooking Chart - Main Oven

    Oven cooking chart Main oven 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 16 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. If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking time for each ½kg (1lb) Yorkshire pudding - large - individual...
  • Page 17 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. Puddings: Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard Yeast mixtures: Bread 0.45 kg (1lb loaves)

  • Page 18: Second Oven

    Oven cooking chart - Second oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf and turn food round during the cooking time. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes.
  • Page 19 Food Poultry: Chicken Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry The times given above are for open roasting. If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking time for each ½kg (1lb) Yorkshire pudding - individual Cakes: Christmas Cake (7") Rich fruit, 180mm (7") Madeira, 180mm (7")
  • Page 20 Food Puddings: Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish. Shelf Approximate mark position cooking time 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins.

  • Page 21: The Electronic Timer

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure.

  • Page 22: Automatic Control

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a When you are using the minute minder you can make the clock show the time of day by turning the selector knob to 'manual'. The bell symbol will stay on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will go out.
  • Page 23 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 3 How long will Turn the selector knob to the food take 'cook'. Then turn the setting to cook? knob until the length of time you want the food to cook shows in the display.

  • Page 24: Hints And Tips For Automatic Cooking

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking.

  • Page 25: Slow Cooking

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the second oven. 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 26 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 27: Care And Cleaning

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 28: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water. You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will stay reasonably clean.

  • Page 29: The Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a The main oven The 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 30 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Main 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 31: Installing The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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.
  • Page 32 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at 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 33: General Information

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 34 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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.

  • Page 35: What Is Wrong And Why

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 replaced correctly.
  • Page 36 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 27 are being followed.

  • Page 37: Servicing

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 38: Installation Instructions

    S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 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 39: Technical Data

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

  • Page 40: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-Pass 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 41: Location Of Appliance

    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. 1a) 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 42: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 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.

  • Page 43: 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 40). 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 44 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a 4. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less that R³/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance.

  • Page 45: Testing

    If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.4a). Connect the wires as follows: BROWN to the Live Terminal. BLUE to the Neutral Terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead which you fit may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:...

  • Page 46: Checking The Main Oven

    10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.5) Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. Before setting timer read important note below. Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to the clock position.

  • Page 47: Checking The Second Oven

    13. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the F.S.D.
  • Page 48 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a N O T E S...
  • Page 49 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a N O T E S...
  • Page 50 S O N A T A 5 5 L X a N O T E S SONATA 55 LXa - 311399801...

  • Page 51: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven Shelves Grill / Top Oven Shelf P.C. Guarantee Card Consumer Questionnaire Grill Pan & Trivet Hotplate Operation Card Meat Tin Timer Operation Card Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports...
  • Page 52 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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