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  • Page 1 Owners handbook Installation instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 0 Contents Page 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

    S O N A T A 5 0 Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 26. Hotplate To light Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.
  • Page 5 S O N A T A 5 0 Grill To light: 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button. Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity.

  • Page 6: To Turn Off Any Burner

    S O N A T A 5 0 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

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 0 Plate warming You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the oven. 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.

  • Page 9: The Grill Pan And Handle

    To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill pan. Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan, this can be ordered from Parkinson Cowan by quoting part number 311479800\6.

  • Page 10: The Hotplate

    S O N A T A 5 0 The hotplate 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. See page 22 for more information. Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn to the left from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and...
  • Page 11 S O N A T A 5 0 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 12: Helpful Hints

    S O N A T A 5 0 Helpful hints Keep flames under the base of the 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.

  • Page 13: The Oven

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 14: Baking Trays And Dishes

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 15 S O N A T A 5 0 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 16: Oven Cooking Chart

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  • Page 19: Slow Cooking

    S O N A T A 5 0 Slow cooking The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.
  • Page 20 S O N A T A 5 0 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 21: Care And Cleaning

    S O N A T A 5 0 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. But be careful as parts of the cooker will be hot.

  • Page 22: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 23 S O N A T A 5 0 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 24: Installing The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 25 S O N A T A 5 0 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Check 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 26: General Information

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 27 S O N A T A 5 0 For your safety Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection, as described in the installation instruction. If this is the case contact the person who installed the cooker.

  • Page 28: What Is Wrong And Why

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 placed correctly.

  • Page 29: Servicing

    Before you call a service engineer check through the 'What is wrong and why?' information on page 28. If you still feel there is a problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan on 0870 5 950950. Your call will be routed to the Service Centre covering your postcode area. Parkinson Cowan will arrange for the cooker to be serviced.

  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    S O N A T A 5 0 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 31: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Height to hotplate 907mm (nominal) 498mm 600 mm (to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Minimum space above hotplate 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions).

  • Page 32: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    MAIN OVEN Natural Gas L.P. Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Diamond'H' GSD 100/28 Diamond 'H' GSD-100-30 Thermostat Diamond'H' 1100126/B2 Diamond'H' 1100127/B2 Thermostat By-pass Marking GENERAL Ignition H. T. Spark Spark Gap 3-4mm IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.

  • Page 33: Location Of Appliance/Installation

    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. 1)) 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 34: Levelling The Appliance

    2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and at the 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.

  • Page 35: Testing

    The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 4. Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently. The hose must not get caught on the stability bracket. IMPORTANT: FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST COMPLY WITH BS.

  • Page 36: Checking The Hotplate

    8. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns and caps ensuring that they are correctly seated. Fit the pan supports. Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning the hotplate tap to it's full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burners are lit the button can be released.
  • Page 37 N O T E S...
  • Page 38 N O T E S SONATA 50 - 311325108...

  • Page 39: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven Shelves P.C. Guarantee Card Hotplate Operation Card Grill Pan Grill Pan Grid Grill Pan Handle Grill Shelf Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports Battery...
  • Page 40 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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