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Parkinson Cowan Renown 55 GX Operating And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 55 GX Owners handbook Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    R E N O W N 55GX 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

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X Contents Page Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The ovens Oven cooking chart - main oven - top oven Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Installation Instructions...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 31. Hotplate and Grill 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: Top Oven

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X Top oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 8, and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button.

  • Page 6: To Turn Off Any Burner

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 browning food. Putting food on the grid Place food such as toast, tea-cakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid.

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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.
  • Page 10 R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe the base out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main Oven - There are zones of heat within the oven.
  • Page 13 R E N O W N 5 5 G X Most top 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 top oven shelf on the base of the top oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food.
  • Page 14 R E N O W N 5 5 G X Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing. It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes.

  • 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 Oven cooking chart Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Poultry: Chicken 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. over 4.5kg (10lbs) 4 or 5 15 mins.
  • Page 17 Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) 25 - 35 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside Fruit pie (shortcrust) 25 - 35 mins. cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat Mince pies (flan pastry) 2 &...

  • Page 18: Top Oven

    Oven cooking chart Oven cooking chart - Top 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. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes.
  • Page 19 Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Poultry: Chicken Shelf on 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. oven base Duck and duckling Shelf on 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb). oven base Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
  • Page 20 Oven cooking chart Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Puddings: Milk pudding 2 hrs. approx. Baked sponge pudding 45 - 60 mins. Baked custard 50 - 60 mins. Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish.

  • Page 21: Slow Cooking

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the top 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 22: Frozen Foods

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 23: Care And Cleaning

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 24: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 25: The Top Oven

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X The top oven Clean the oven and shelf frequently using hot soapy water. Mild abrasives can be used if necessary. The main oven The sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean.
  • Page 26 R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 main oven in good condition.

  • Page 27: To Remove The Outer Glass

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X Cleaning between the outer and inner glass doors You can remove the glass from both oven doors if you need to. Note: For top oven door it is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cooker

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 29 R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 30: General Information

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X General information For your safety Do not block any of the cooker vents. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Do not let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the cooker.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Oven Light Bulb

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 32: What Is Wrong And Why

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 33 R E N O W N 5 5 G X Problem The ovens are not cooking evenly. Check Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level. Check that the main oven roof is pushed back into position. Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions.

  • Page 34: Servicing

    Parkinson Cowan will arrange for the cooker to be serviced. Customers in Ireland should telephone01-4090 755 You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan. If you don't use manufacturers original spares the normal product approval of the cooker may not be valid.

  • Page 35: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame. Data badge on top rear of panel. 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 36: Technical Data

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Overall 1462mm (nominal) 554mm (nominal) 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) Height to hotplate 907mm nominal - see important note 'Location of the Appliance' (see Page 38). Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum 600mm...

  • Page 37: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X MAIN OVEN Natural Gas L P. Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4g/h) Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Diamond 'H' GSD 100/28 Diamond 'H' GSD 100-30 Thermostat Diamond 'H' 1100-150/B2 Diamond 'H' 1100-152/B2 Thermostat By-pass Marking TOP OVEN...

  • Page 38: Location Of Appliance/Installation

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 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 39: Levelling The Appliance

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below should be followed; Adjustment to suit the floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anti clockwise the hexagonal feet, at the front and rear of the appliance.

  • Page 40: Connection To The Electricity Supply

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X 5. 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...

  • Page 41: Testing

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance GREEN may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- YELLOW The wire which is GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the earth symbol...

  • Page 42: Checking The Grill

    R E N O W N 5 5 G X CHECKING THE GRILL Fit the servery shelf to the splashplate canopy (4 screws). Place the grill pan containing the grid on to the grill pan shelf. Light the grill burner by turning the tap to its' full on position and pressing the ignition button.

  • Page 43: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION Top Oven Shelf with Baffle Main Oven Shelves P.C. Guarantee Card Hotplate Operation Card Servery Shelf (Large) Twin Handled Grill Pan (Large) Servery Runner R/H Servery Runner L/H Grill Pan grid (Large) Yellow Screw Pack Burner Crowns...
  • Page 44 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. Maker's Part Description Number Burner Cap - Rapid 354000610 Burner Cap - Normal 354000609 Burner Cap - Simmer 354000608...

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