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Parkinson Cowan Sonata 55GLXa Owners & Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Owners handbook Installation Instructions...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 5 G L X a 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?

  • Page 4: Lighting The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 33. Hotplate To light 1 Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2 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 O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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. There will only be small flames at first. MAIN OVEN MAIN OVEN 3 Now turn the control knob to the...

  • Page 7: The Grill

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 trivet to suit the food you are cooking.
  • Page 8 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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.

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner, turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly.
  • Page 10 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 12: The Ovens

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth. This will remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - There are zones of heat within the oven.
  • Page 13 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 air to Shelf on base circulate around the food.
  • Page 14 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 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

    Oven cooking chart 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 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: Second Oven

    Oven cooking chart 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 around during the cooking time. 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 (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. The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven.
  • 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: The Electronic Timer

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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.

  • Page 22: Automatic Control

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 23 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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.

  • Page 24: Slow Cooking

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.

  • Page 25: Frozen Foods

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 26: Care And Cleaning

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 27: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 28: The Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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.

  • Page 29: Oven Cleaning Cycle

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 30: Cleaning Between The Outer And Inner Door Glass

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to. To remove the outer glass Note: For second 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 31: Installing The Cooker

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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.
  • Page 32 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 33: General Information

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 34 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the cooker which must be put right.

  • Page 35: What Is Wrong And Why

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 36 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a Problem The ovens are not cooking evenly. Check Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level. Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays. See page 13.

  • Page 37: Servicing

    Customers in Ireland should telephone (10) 4565666. You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan. If you don't use manufacturers original spares the product approval of your cooker may not be valid.

  • Page 38: Installation Instructions

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number at front. 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 39: Technical Data

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Height to hotplate 900mm (nominal) 554mm (nominal) 600mm (to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level See important note 'Location of Appliance' page 41.

  • Page 40: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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' 1100 -147/B2 Diamond'H' 1100-148/B2 Thermostat By-Pass Marking SECOND OVEN...

  • Page 41: Location Of Appliance

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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. 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 42: Installation

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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: 1.

  • Page 43: Connection To The Electricity Supply

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a 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 44: Testing

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.5). Connect the wires as follows: GREEN AND BROWN to the Live Terminal.

  • Page 45: Checking The Main Oven

    S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a CHECKING LID CUT-OFF DEVICE Lift the lid. Turn on and ignite hotplate burner. Close lid. There should be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out. Turn off the hotplate tap.
  • Page 46 N O T E S S O N A T A 5 5 G L X a SONATA 55GLXa - 311421503...

  • Page 47: 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 & Grid Hotplate Operation Card Meat Tin Timer Operation Card Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports...
  • Page 48 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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