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Parkinson Cowan U01188 CLASSIC GR Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 CLASSIC GR Owners handbook Installation instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    C L A S S I C G R Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. The 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

    C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C 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 food.
  • Page 7 C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C G R The hotplate Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise 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

    C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C 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

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  • Page 16: Food Preparation - Slow Cooking

    C L A S S I C 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 C L A S S I C 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 C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C G R Care and cleaning For your safety 1 For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas cooker clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. 2 Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen.

  • Page 20: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    C L A S S I C 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 C L A S S I C G R 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 C L A S S I C G R General Clean the oven shelves and the oven door while they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills. Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cooker

    C L A S S I C 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: Cooker Dimensions

    C L A S S I C 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

    C L A S S I C 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 C L A S S I C 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.

  • Page 27: What Is Wrong And Why

    C L A S S I C 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 C L A S S I C 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: Service And Spare Parts

    C L A S S I C G R Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Parkinson Cowan Service Force Centre by telephoning 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your postcode area.
  • Page 30 C L A S S I C G R For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the cooker yourself as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your cooker has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.

  • Page 31: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please note that the handle may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. 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 32: Technical Data

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

  • Page 33: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking Heat Input Injector Marking 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.

  • Page 34: Grill Assembly

    LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom , shower room or garage. 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 35: Fitting The Stability Bracket

    LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and 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. A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm that the appliance is correctly levelled.

  • Page 36: Connecting To Gas

    CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8 (³/8" 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 N O T E S C L A S S I C G R C L A S S I C G R - 311550901...

  • Page 39: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List Note: If you require replacements of the item listed below please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number. The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven shelves P.C. Guarantee card Hotplate operation card Single handle grill pan (small) Grill pan trivet (small wire) (311419801)
  • Page 40 Burner Crown - Normal Burner Crown - Simmer Pan Support NOTE : Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product © Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000 Drawing No. 311550901 Maker's Part Number 354000610 354000609...

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