Parkinson Cowan U03059 Owners Handbook And Installation Instructions

Slot-in electric cooker with gas hob
Table of Contents

Advertisement

SLOT-IN
ELECTRIC COOKER
WITH GAS HOB
Owners handbook
and
Installation instructions
27

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Parkinson Cowan U03059

  • Page 1 SLOT-IN ELECTRIC COOKER WITH GAS HOB Owners handbook Installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the cooker. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Department. Telephone 0870 5 950950.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOR THE USER Important Safety Information Description of the Cooker Rating Plate Getting to Know Your Cooker Control Panel The Cooling Fan for the Controls Control Panel Indicator Neons Before Using The Cooker Location Preparing to use your Cooker When First Switching On Grill and Oven Furniture The Clock and Automatic Timer...
  • Page 4: Description Of The Cooker

    DESCRIPTION OF THE COOKER Slot in electric cooker with gas hob Dual Grill Control Panel Rating Plate Ultra Fan Oven The cooker has a separate dual grill compartment, a conventional electric top oven and plate warming compartment and two large fan ovens. The left hand fan oven can be automatically controlled by the timer.
  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Cooker

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER The Control Panel Grill Indicator Neon Dual Grill Control Ultra Fan Oven Temperature Control THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS Your cooker has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls. The cooling fan will come on immediately when the grill or ovens are switched on. CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEONS The neons indicate whether the ovens or grill are switched on.
  • Page 6: Before Using The Cooker

    BEFORE USING THE COOKER LOCATION The room the cooker is fitted in must have a good air supply that meets the standard BS 5440 Part 2 (current edition). The cooker may be placed in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or bedsit but not in a bathroom or shower room.
  • Page 7: Grill And Oven Furniture

    GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker. 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 2 trivets 2 meat tins 4 shelves for Ultra Fan oven cooking (Two per oven) 1 grill shelf 1 Top oven shelf The grill deflector sits above the grill element...
  • Page 8: The Clock And Automatic Timer

    THE CLOCK AND AUTOMATIC TIMER CLOCK / COOK TIME SETTING KNO START TIME SETTING KNOB SECOND HAND (RED) START TIME INDICATOR (GREEN) HOUR HAND (GOLD) MINUTE HAND (GOLD) DISPLAY WINDOW MANUAL SYMBOL ( The clock will operate when the cooker is switched ON at the wall.
  • Page 9 TO CANCEL MINUTE MINDER 1. Turn setting knob (A) clockwise, without pulling it out until the manual symbol( appears in the display window as Fig. 4. TO SWITCH THE OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY Note: Only the left hand Ultra fan oven can be set for automatic cooking.
  • Page 10 TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY Note: Only the left hand Ultra fan oven can be set to automatically switch off. 1) Ensure the clock shows the correct time of day and the cooker is set to manual. 2) Place food in the left hand Ultra fan oven.
  • Page 11: The Gas Hob

    THE GAS HOB CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE HOB GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE. USES OF THE HOB The gas hob has four different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use...
  • Page 12: Things To Note

    THINGS TO NOTE If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob burner turn all the hob controls off and make sure the burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 29 for more information. HINTS AND TIPS Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pan you are wasting gas.
  • Page 13: The Dual Grill

    THE DUAL GRILL WARNING - Accessible parts become hot when the grill is in use. Keep children away. USES OF THE GRILL The grill is in the top left compartment. The whole area of the grill or just the centre section can be used according to the amount of food to be cooked.
  • Page 14: The Grill Pan And Handle

    THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan has a removable handle. 1. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb. 2. Pivot the handle slightly upwards inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. 3.
  • Page 15 The grill pan grid is reversible. This is useful if you want to cook foods of varying thickness. As a general rule, bread for toasting should be placed on the grid in the ' high ' position in the grill pan. Foods such as chicken pieces or chops may be grilled using the grilling grid in the low position.
  • Page 16: Grilling Chart

    GRILLING CHART The chart below gives recommended cooking times and shelf positions. Remember that these are a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Note Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. FOOD Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints Chops - Lamb - Pork Fish - Whole Trout / Herring...
  • Page 17: The Top Oven / Plate Warmer

    THE TOP OVEN / PLATE WARMER USES OF THE TOP OVEN The Top oven is the top right compartment. The Top oven is a plate warming compartment and conventional oven with elements in the top and bottom of the cavity, i.e. without a fan. It is important to refer to the cooking chart as a guide to shelf positions and temperatures as these may differ from your previous cooker.
  • Page 18: Hints And Tips

    HINTS AND TIPS Only cook on one shelf when using the top oven. For the best results food should be placed in the centre of the oven. To increase top browning e.g. for au gratin dishes, the food should be placed towards the top of the oven.
  • Page 19: Oven Cooking Chart

    TOP OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. FOOD Biscuits Bread...
  • Page 20: To Use The Plate Warmer

    THE PLATE WARMER The top oven can also be used as a warming compartment to keep plates or dishes hot. Use the plate rack fitted on the shelf to warm up to six dinner plates. Alternatively remove the plate rack and stand dishes on the oven shelf. The plate rack must not be placed directly on the oven base.
  • Page 21: The Ultra Fan Ovens

    THE ULTRA FAN OVENS USES OF THE ULTRA FAN OVEN A fan at the rear of the oven circulates hot air ensuring an even oven temperature. The left hand fan oven can be set for automatic cooking. The advantages of Ultra Fan oven cooking are: PREHEATING The Ultra Fan ovens quickly reach temperature so it not usually necessary to preheat the oven.
  • Page 22: To Fit The Fan Oven Shelves

    TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. WARNING - If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected.
  • Page 23: Ultra Fan Oven Cooking Chart

    ULTRA FAN OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven. FOOD Biscuits Bread...
  • Page 24: Roasting Chart

    ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare: 50 - 60°C; Medium: 60 - 70°C; Well Done: 70 - 80°C MEAT Beef Beef, boned Mutton and Lamb Pork and Veal Chicken Turkey and Goose Duck Pheasant Rabbit Potatoes with meat Potatoes without meat The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of the meat.
  • Page 25: Defrost And Cooling Function

    DEFROST AND COOLING FUNCTION This Ultra Fan oven function enables you to defrost most foods without heat faster than some conventional methods as the oven fan circulates air at room temperature around the food. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g.
  • Page 26: General Hints & Tips

    GENERAL HINTS AND TIPS CONDENSATION AND STEAM When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle does. The ovens are vented to allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the cooker when opening the oven doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning the cooker always ensure the cooker is cool before switching off the electricity supply. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes.
  • Page 28: Hints & Tips

    Remove the burner parts carefully taking care not to damage the spark electrodes. Clean the pan supports, burner caps and burner crowns in hot water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. You may use mild abrasives. Do not wash the pan supports or burner parts in a dishwasher.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Hob Burner Parts

    REPLACING THE HOB BURNER PARTS 1. Crown to burner body Do not force the crown on to the burner body. Make sure the hole in the crown is over the electrode. Check that the location pegs sit in the slots in the body. When the crown is in this position let it fall freely on to the body.
  • Page 30: Moving The Cooker

    Care should be taken to ensure that cleaning products in contact with the plinth are wiped up immediately. Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the panel as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard.
  • Page 31: Cleaning Inside The Ovens / Grill

    5. Clean the outer and inner glass using hot water to which a little washing up liquid has been added or Hob Brite. To prevent streaking a glass cleaning spray may be applied and the glass polished with a soft cloth.
  • Page 32: To Remove The Wirework Runners

    TO REMOVE THE WIREWORK RUNNERS The wirework runners in all compartments can be removed for cleaning. 1. Remove all shelves and furniture from the compartment. 2. Hold the wirework at the bottom and gently pull towards the centre of the grill / oven. 3.
  • Page 33: Things To Note

    When using the cooker at higher temperatures than used in normal cooking the surfaces of the cooker may get hotter than usual. Children should be kept away. THINGS TO NOTE The oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out.
  • Page 34: If Something Doesn't Work

    IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK Please carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the cooker is under guarantee.
  • Page 35 An oven light fails to illuminate The oven fan is noisy The oven temperature is too high or low The hob burners will not light The oven light bulb may need replacing see page 33. If the left hand Ultra Fan Oven is set for automatic cooking the light will come on when the cook time begins.
  • Page 36: Guarantee Conditions

    GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions Parkinson Cowan guarantee that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this appliance or any part of it, proves to be defective as a result of faulty workmanship or materials we will repair or replace it free of any charge for labour, materials or carriage.
  • Page 37: Service And Spare Parts

    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: 0870 5 950950 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 38: Customer Service Centres

    PARKINSON COWAN SERVICE CENTRES 0870 5 950950 To contact your local Parkinson Cowan Service Centre telephone NORTH EAST CHANNEL ISLANDS SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND NORTH WEST WALES...
  • Page 39 PARKINSON COWAN SERVICE CENTRES 0870 5 950950 To contact your local Parkinson Cowan Service Centre telephone MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA SOUTH EAST SOUTH WEST...
  • Page 40: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Loading info : Electric ovens Voltage: 230\240 Volts AC 50Hz Top Oven Dual Grill: Main Ovens Fan Element: Fan Motor: Oven Light: Wattage: Loading info : Gas hotplate L.H.F. - Simmer - injector marking L.H.R. / R.H.R. - Normal- injector marking R.H.F.
  • Page 41: Things You Need To Know

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW This cooker must be installed by a qualified electrician/competent person (CORGI Registered). Safety may be impaired if installation is not carried out in accordance with these instructions. Before connecting the cooker make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 42: Safety Requirements / Ventilation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Wiring Regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British Standards must be 'Current Editions'.
  • Page 43: Location Of Appliance

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance is not for commercial use and must only be installed in domestic premises. This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom or shower room.
  • Page 44: Connecting To The Mains Terminal

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING TO THE MAINS TERMINAL We recommend you use a new length of 6mm Make connection by proceeding as follows:- Preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into the mains terminal block. Strip inner insulation on wires using wire strippers. Twist the bared wires using pliers.
  • Page 45: Connecting To Gas

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. NOTE: ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS TO BE USED WHEN INLET GAS PIPE IS FITTED I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E.
  • Page 46: Fitting The Stability Bracket

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe and a stability bracket (SK.4729.A) is fitted and is available from your supplier (see Important Safety Requirements, Page 42 ). These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket.
  • Page 47: Testing

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRESSURE TESTING 1. The rapid injector is used as a pressure test point. 2. Connect the pressure gauge to the Rapid injector. 3. Check the supply pressure by turning the Rapid burner on and one other hotplate burner full on and light the appropriate burner.
  • Page 50 BUCKINGHAM - 311409504...
  • Page 52 RATING PLATE REFERENCE ____________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed.

This manual is also suitable for:

Buckingham

Table of Contents