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  • Page 1 SIG 400 Owners handbook Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    S I G 4 0 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 I G 4 0 0 Contents Page Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The ovens Oven cooking chart - main oven - second oven The electronic timer Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Installation Instructions Technical Data...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    S I G 4 0 0 Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 34. Hotplate To light Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.

  • Page 5: Second Oven

    S I G 4 0 0 Grill/second oven The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you cannot use them both at the same time. Grill To light: 1 Open the door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.

  • Page 6: Main Oven

    S I G 4 0 0 Main oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. The oven will light automatically. MAIN OVEN MAIN OVEN 3 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want.

  • Page 7: The Grill

    S I G 4 0 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. You should remember to turn the food regularly. You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food.
  • Page 8 S I G 4 0 0 General The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the main oven. It is important that you do not swap them over. Only use the shelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in the grill/second oven. When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and store the pan on the shelf in the grill.

  • 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 I G 4 0 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 29 for more information. Heat control RAPID The hotplate control knobs turn...
  • Page 11 S I G 4 0 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 I G 4 0 0 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 13: The Ovens

    S I G 4 0 0 The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen.
  • Page 14 S I G 4 0 0 Most second 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 shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough Shelf on base air to circulate around the food.
  • Page 15 S I G 4 0 0 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 16: Oven Cooking Chart - Main Oven

    Oven cooking chart 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 17 Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Poultry: Chicken 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. over 4.5kg (10lbs) 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. Duck and duckling 25 mins.
  • Page 18 Oven cooking chart Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) 25 - 35 mins. Fruit pie (shortcrust) 25 - 35 mins. Mince pies (flan pastry) 2 & 4 15 - 25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate,or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath,place on baking tray. Puddings: Milk pudding 2 hrs.

  • Page 19: Second Oven

    Oven cooking chart - Second 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 and turn food round during the cooking time. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes.
  • Page 20 Oven cooking chart Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking time Poultry: Chicken Shelf on 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. Duck and duckling base 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb). Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
  • Page 21 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. Oven cooking chart...

  • Page 22: The Electronic Timer

    S I G 4 0 0 The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. Cookpot symbol Bell symbol In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure.

  • Page 23: Automatic Control

    S I G 4 0 0 When you are using the minute minder you can make the clock show the time of day by turning the selector knob to 'manual'. The bell symbol will stay on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will go out.
  • Page 24 S I G 4 0 0 3 How long will Turn the selector knob to the food take 'cook'. Then turn the setting to cook? knob until the length of time you want the food to cook shows in the display. The maximum cooking time is 10 hours.
  • Page 25 S I G 4 0 0 Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking.

  • Page 26: Slow Cooking

    S I G 4 0 0 Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the second 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 27: Frozen Foods

    S I G 4 0 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. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish.

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    S I G 4 0 0 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. But be careful as parts of the cooker will be hot.

  • Page 29: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    S I G 4 0 0 Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water. You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will stay reasonably clean.

  • Page 30: The Main Oven

    S I G 4 0 0 The main oven The sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over.

  • Page 31: Main Oven Cleaning Cycle

    S I G 4 0 0 Main 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 oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cooker

    S I G 4 0 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 and the IEE Wiring Regulations. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply.
  • Page 33 S I G 4 0 0 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at 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 34: General Information

    S I G 4 0 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 35 S I G 4 0 0 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 36: What Is Wrong And Why

    S I G 4 0 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 replaced correctly.
  • Page 37 S I G 4 0 0 Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 28 are being followed.

  • Page 38: Servicing

    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 39 We recommend that your cooker has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation. Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan cooker or further information on products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:...

  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    S I G 4 0 0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame. Data badge on top rear of panel. 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.

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    S I G 4 0 0 TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Height to hotplate 900mm (nominal) 550mm (nominal) 600mm (to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 43 Minimum space above hotplate 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood...

  • Page 42: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    S I G 4 0 0 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 213 Diamond 'H' GSD 214 Thermostat Diamond'H' 1100-147/B2 Diamond 'H' 1100-148/B2 Thermostat By-Pass Marking SECOND OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input...

  • Page 43: Location Of Appliance

    S I G 4 0 0 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 (see Fig. 1a) 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 44: Installation

    S I G 4 0 0 INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the feet, at the front and rear of the appliance.

  • Page 45: Connection To The Electricity Supply

    S I G 4 0 0 4. 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.

  • Page 46: Testing

    S I G 4 0 0 If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.4a). Connect the wires as follows: GREEN AND BROWN to the Live Terminal. YELLOW BLUE to the Neutral Terminal.

  • Page 47: Checking The Main Oven

    S I G 4 0 0 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.5) Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. Before setting timer read important note below. Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to the clock position.

  • Page 48: Checking The Second Oven

    S I G 4 0 0 N O T E S 12. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the F.S.D.
  • Page 49 S I G 4 0 0 N O T E S...
  • Page 50 S I G 4 0 0 N O T E S SIG400 - 311460704...

  • Page 51: Contents Check List

    Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven Shelves Grill / Top Oven Shelf P.C. Guarantee Card Grill Pan & Trivet Hotplate Instruction Card Timer Operation Card Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports...
  • Page 52 This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be replaced if the specification or appearance changes during production. Maker's Part Description Number Burner Cap - Rapid 354000610 Burner Cap - Normal 354000609 Burner Cap - Simmer 354000608 Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G.

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