Parkinson Cowan SIM 514 Operating And Installation Instructions

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SLOT-IN
ELECTRIC COOKER
WITH GAS HOB
SIM 514
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 SLOT-IN ELECTRIC COOKER WITH GAS HOB SIM 514 OPERATING AND 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 appliance. 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. INSTALLATION Do not allow heatproof cooking material, The appliance must be installed according to...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOR THE USER Care and Cleaning Important Safety Information Cleaning Materials Preface Cleaning The Hob Introduction When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts Rating Plate Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance General Notes On Using Your Appliance Cleaning The Control Knobs And Handles About Condensation And Steam Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture The Cooling Fan for the Controls...
  • Page 4: Preface

    They are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee. To get the best from your new Parkinson Cowan appliance, we ask that you PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Particular attention should be made to cooking times and temperatures which may differ from your previous appliance.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS RATING PLATE The cooling fan operates immediately when the grill This is situated on the lower front frame of the or top oven is switched on. It may run on after the appliance and can be seen upon opening the top cavity controls are switched off until the appliance has door.
  • Page 6: Grill And Oven Furniture

    GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of grill and oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance. If you require repalcements of any of the items listed below, please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number. 1 grill pan (311409401) 1 grill pan handle...
  • Page 7: The Control Panel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL - SIM 514 FEATURES Ignition Switch Hotplate Controls Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control Main Oven Temperature Control Hotplate Controls Timer Top Oven Indicator Neon Main Oven Indicator Neon...
  • Page 8: The Timer

    THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER Bell symbol Button 1 = ( ) Decrease control and minute minder setting button Button 2 = (+) Increase control ) Bell Symol The electronic minute minder can also be used to show the time of day. Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 1400.
  • Page 9: To Cancel The Minute Minder

    2) The Minute Minder Fig 5. The minuet minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. To set press button (1) and the display will read 0.00, See Fig 5. Release button (1) and press and hold button (2).
  • Page 10: The Gas Hob

    THE GAS HOB SELECTING THE HOB Warning: if the ignition button is not USES OF THE HOB pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread. The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: If you close the lid of the appliance To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots...
  • Page 11 HEAT CONTROL Take care to avoid burns and scalds The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from when reaching across the hotplate. 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. You can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings.
  • Page 12: The Grill

    THE GRILL USES OF THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting. To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting.
  • Page 13: Hints And Tips

    To check the progress of the food being grilled, the GRILLING CHART grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME away from the appliance and rested on a heat (mins in total) resistant work surface.
  • Page 14: The Top Oven

    THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking on one level and for small quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche.
  • Page 15: Hints And Tips

    HINTS AND TIPS DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and Most cooking should be carried out using an damage may occur. oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. Larger roasts and casseroles should normally be cooked in the main oven.
  • Page 16: The Main Fan Oven

    THE MAIN FAN OVEN USES OF THE MAIN FAN OVEN The oven is heated by an element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the oven and the element heats the air which circulates in the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of fan oven cooking are: PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven.
  • Page 17: Hints And Tips

    HINTS AND TIPS DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly on Arrange the shelves in the required positions the oven base as it interferes with the oven air before switching the oven ON. Shelves are circulation and can lead to base burning: use numbered from the bottom upwards.
  • Page 18: Oven Cooking Chart

    OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD SHELF COOKING SHELF COOKING APPROX POSITION TEMP °C...
  • Page 19: Roasting Chart

    ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES - Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FAN COOKING TIME OVEN Beef 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 20-35 min over Beef, 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb boned and 25-35 min over Mutton 160-180°C 25-35 min per ½kg/1lb...
  • Page 20: Defrosting

    DEFROSTING Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed USES OF DEFROST FEATURE or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours. This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g.
  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING BEFORE CLEANING ALWAYS ALLOW When replacing hotplate burner parts THE COOLING FAN TO COOL THE APPLIANCE DOWN BEFORE SWITCHING 1. Crown to body OFF AT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. (Do not try to force the crown on to the body). Make sure that the hole in the crown is over the CLEANING MATERIALS electrode.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Outside Of The Appliance

    CLEANING GRILL OVEN CLEANING OUTSIDE FURNITURE APPLIANCE DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, eg Hob All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed be washed in the dishwasher. finishes as damage may occur. Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors and appliance sides The grill pan, grill pan grid and oven shelves may be using a soft cloth and hot soapy water.
  • Page 23: Hints And Tips

    HINTS AND TIPS CLEANING THE DOOR GLASS Manual cleaning of Stayclean surfaces is not To prevent damaging or weakening the recommended. Damage will occur if oven sprays door glass panels avoid the use of the or abrasives of any kind are used. following: Household detergents and bleaches Slight...
  • Page 24: Panels

    REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT BULB TO REPLACE THE OUTER GLASS The type of bulb required is a 300°C 25 watt small 1. Holding the door panel with both hands, gently Edison Screw. Part number 572 491 5431-00/1. place the locators into the holes of the brackets (Available through your local Service Force Centre).
  • Page 25: Something Not Working

    SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We strongly recommend that you carry out the The ovens work but the grill does not: following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the * Check that you have carefully followed the expense of a service call.
  • Page 26: Service And Spare Parts

    Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan appliance or for further information on Parkinson Cowan products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below; Customer Care Department...
  • Page 27: Guarantee Conditions

    Standard guarantee conditions We, Parkinson Cowan, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Parkinson Cowan appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
  • Page 28: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Loading info : Electric ovens Voltage: 230\240 Volts AC 50Hz Top Oven 1.8 Kw / 2.0 Kw Grill: 2.1 Kw / 2.3 Kw Main Ovens Fan Element: 2.3 Kw / 2.5 Kw Fan Motor: 0.03 Kw Oven Light: 0.025 Kw Wattage: 4.4\4.8 Kw...
  • Page 29: For Your Safety

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR SAFTEY Where applicable 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 Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.
  • Page 30: Important Safety Requirements

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 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'. PROVISION FOR VENTILATION This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device.
  • Page 31: Location Of Appliance

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 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. This is a type 'X' appliance, 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 the hotplate (or greater for cooker hoods if recommended by manufacturers instructions) and 400mm above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance.
  • Page 32: Connecting To The Electricity Supply

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Do not earth this appliance to the gas supply piping. We recommend you use a new length of 6mm twin core and earthed cable to ensure your safety. Make connection as shown in Fig 2 by proceeding as follows:- Preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into the mains terminal block.
  • Page 33: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 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 34: Fitting The Stability Bracket

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET The appliance must be installed with a flexible supply pipe. The appliance must also be installed with the stability bracket (supplied with the appliance). Also see Important Safety Requirements, Page 30. These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket. 1.
  • Page 35: Pressure Testing

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PRESSURE TESTING 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 36: To Set The Time Of Day

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Fig 5 TO SET THE TIME OF DAY To set the clock (See Fig 5). 1. Turn on electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. 2. Press buttons (1) and (2) together. 3. Release buttons, 0.00 will appear in the display. Within 5 seconds press button (2), 12.00 will show in the display.
  • Page 37 N O T E S...
  • Page 38 N O T E S SIM514 - 311603104...
  • Page 39 N O T E S...
  • Page 40 In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed. PARKINSON COWAN 55 - 77 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE,...

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