SLOT-IN
ELECTRIC COOKER
WITH GAS HOB
SIM 554
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied. The installation work must be undertaken by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations current edition.
This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.
It is important that the appliance is suitable for your gas supply. Your installer should check the rating plate.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately ventilated room.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Do not try to lift or move the appliance by pulling the door handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance must be removed before the appliance is used.
Do not allow children to play with any part of the packaging.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the appliance from slipping.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the appliance in any way.
CHILD SAFETY
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play near or with the appliance.
During use the appliance becomes Hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away.
DURING USE
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot.
When you are lighting any burner check that it is lit before you leave the appliance. When turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance until the flame has gone out.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven.
Ensure that the vents at the top of the oven are not obstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Do not allow heatproof cooking material, e.g. roasting bags to come into contact with oven elements because they may catch fire.
Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven doors are open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven. They may explode if they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire, especially in the grill pan.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched on.
Do not disconnect the appliance from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection as described in the installation section. If this is the case contact the person who installed the appliance.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in these books.
Always switch off the electric supply before cleaning the appliance.
AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE
When the time comes to dispose of your appliance please contact your local Council Authority. They can arrange to dispose of the appliance in a safe and controlled manner. The number will be in the telephone book.
Please read this instruction book carefully before use and retain for future reference.
To help you the following symbol will be found in the text.
Safety Instruction
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CONTENTS
FOR THE USER
Important Safety Information |
2 |
Preface |
4 |
Introduction |
5 |
Rating Plate |
5 |
General Notes On Using Your Appliance |
5 |
About Condensation and Steam |
5 |
The Cooling Fan for the Controls |
5 |
Control Panel Indicator Neons |
5 |
Cookware |
5 |
Grill and Oven Furniture |
6 |
The Control Panel |
7 |
The Electronic Minute Minder |
8 |
To Set the Time of Day |
8 |
To Use the Minute Minder |
9 |
To Cancel the Minute Minder |
9 |
The Gas Hob |
10 |
Uses of the Hob |
10 |
To Light the Hob Burners |
10 |
To Turn Off Any Burner |
10 |
Things to Note |
10 |
Hints & Tips |
11 |
The Grill |
12 |
Uses of the Grill |
12 |
Selecting the Grill |
12 |
Things to Note |
12 |
The Grill Pan and Handle |
12 |
Hints and Tips |
13 |
Grilling Chart |
13 |
The Top Oven |
14 |
Uses of the Top Oven |
14 |
Selecting the Top Oven |
14 |
Things to Note |
14 |
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf |
14 |
Hints and Tips |
15 |
The Main Fan Oven |
16 |
Uses of the Main Fan Oven |
16 |
Preheating |
16 |
Cooking Temperatures |
16 |
Batch Baking |
16 |
Selecting the Main Fan Oven |
16 |
Things to Note |
16 |
To Fit the Main Fan Oven Shelves |
16 |
Hints and Tips |
17 |
Oven Cooking Chart |
18 |
Roasting Chart |
19 |
Defrost Feature |
20 |
Uses of Defrost Feature |
20 |
Selecting Defrost |
20 |
Things to Note |
20 |
Hints and Tips |
20 |
Care and Cleaning |
21 |
Cleaning Materials |
21 |
Cleaning the Hob |
21 |
When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts |
21 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance |
22 |
Cleaning the Plated Handles |
22 |
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture |
22 |
Cleaning Inside the Ovens / Grill Compartments |
22 |
Care of Stayclean Surfaces |
22 |
Hints and Tips |
23 |
Cleaning the Door Glass |
23 |
Cleaning Between the Outer and Inner Door |
|
Glass |
23 |
To Remove the Outer Glass |
23 |
To Replace the Outer Glass |
24 |
To Clean the Inner Glass Door Panels |
24 |
Replacing the Oven Light Bulb |
24 |
Something Not Working? |
25 |
Service and Spare Parts |
26 |
Guarantee Conditions |
27 |
FOR THE INSTALLER
Technical Details |
28 |
For Your Safety |
29 |
Warnings |
29 |
Choice of Electrical Connection |
29 |
Things to Note |
29 |
Important Safety Requirements |
30 |
Provision For Ventilation |
30 |
Moving Your Appliance |
30 |
For Your Safety |
30 |
Location of Appliance |
31 |
Connecting to the Electricity Supply |
32 |
Connecting to Gas Supply |
33 |
Fitting the Stability Bracket |
34 |
Pressure Testing |
35 |
Checking the Grill |
35 |
Checking the Hotplate |
35 |
Checking the Lid Shut-Off Device |
35 |
Checking the Main Oven |
35 |
Checking the Second Oven |
35 |
To Set the Time of Day |
36 |
General Note |
36 |
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PREFACE
Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Parkinson Cowan appliance. With our 80 years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. appliances, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product.
Parkinson Cowan appliances comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. 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.
It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book remains with the appliance. This will enable the new owner to be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please read the whole instruction book before attempting to use the appliance ensuring you follow the recommendations given.
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
RATING PLATE
This is situated on the front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate.
Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee.
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR APPLIANCE
We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 – 15 minutes at 220oC to burn off any residue from their surfaces.
The procedure should be repeated with the grill for approximately 5 – 10 minutes. During this period an odour may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation.
ABOUT CONDENSATION AND STEAM
When food is heated it produces steam similar to a boiling kettle. The oven is vented to allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the appliance, e.g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces, including the vent at the rear of the hob.
For your safety wallcoverings at the rear of the appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS
The cooling fan operates immediately when the grill or top oven is switched on. It may run on after the controls are switched off until the appliance has cooled.
The cooling fan may operate after a time when the fan oven is in use. This will depend on the temperature setting and the length of time the oven has been in use.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEONS
These lights indicate whether the ovens are switched on.
The neons also indicate when the set temperature has been reached. They will turn on and off during use to show that the temperature is being maintained.
If the neons do not operate as the instructions indicate the controls have been incorrectly set. Return all controls to zero and re-set following the instructions for the required setting.
COOKWARE
Baking trays, oven dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance.
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GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of grill and oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance. If you require replacements 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
(311468100)
Note:
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan, this can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.
1 grill pan grid
(311419801)
1 straight shelf for grilling and top oven cooking only
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
Scuffing of the Stayclean panel/s by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit. These marks will disappear after the oven elements have been burnt off for the first time.
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THE CONTROL PANEL
THE CONTROL PANEL - SIM 554
A B C D E F
G H
FEATURES
A- Hotplate Controls
B- Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control
C- Timer
D- Main Oven Temperature Control
E- Hotplate Controls
F- Ignition Switch
G- Grill/Top Oven Indicator Neon
H- Main Oven Indicator Neon
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THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER
Button 1 = |
( - ) |
Decrease control and minute |
|
|
minder setting button |
Button 2 = |
( + ) |
Increase control |
|
( ) |
Bell Symbol |
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 2.00pm is shown as 1400.
In the following pages we explain how to use the minute minder and set the time of day. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure.
If the appliance is switched off on the wall, or there is a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the oven.
1) TO SET THE TIME OF DAY
When the electricity supply is first switched on, the display will flash 0.00 see Fig.1
Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
Release the buttons and 0.00 will appear in the display as Fig. 2.
Within 5 seconds press button (2). 12.00 will show in the display as Fig. 3.
Within 5 seconds press and hold either button
(1) to decrease or button (2) to increase the time until the correct time of day on the 24 hour clock is reached, e.g. 14.30, see Fig. 4.
Bell Symbol
Button 1 |
Button 2 |
Fig. 1.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 4.
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2) THE MINUTE MINDER
The minute 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). The display will count up in one minute intervals until the interval to be timed is reached, e.g. 30 minutes, see Fig. 6. If necessary press and hold button (1) to achieve the correct time interval.
The bell symbol will show in the display.
The minute minder will begin to count down once set. The time of day will show in the display. To show the remainder of the cook time press button
(1).
At the end of the timed period an audible signal will sound for up to 2 minutes. The bell symbol will flash and the time of day will show in the display, see Fig 7.
To stop the sound the press button (1). The bell symbol will go out and show the time of day e.g. 15.00, see Fig 8.
3) TO CANCEL THE MINUTE MINDER
If you change your mind and want to cancel the minute minder.
Press and release button (1), see Fig. 9. Press and hold button (1) and the display will countdown in one minute intervals to 0.00. See Fig 10.
Release button (1). After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display, see Fig. 11.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 6.
Fig. 7.
Fig. 8.
Fig. 9.
Fig. 10.
Fig. 11.
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THE GAS HOB
SELECTING THE HOB
USES OF THE HOB
The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking:
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used.
Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9"). The base of the smallest pan should not measure less than 100mm (4").
Ensure the pan supports are correctly fitted before using the hob.
See page 21.
TO LIGHT THE HOB BURNERS
The hob ignition works by means of an electric spark system.
1.Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hob when the lid is down.
2.Push in and turn the control knob to the left to the highest setting. This is shown by a large flame symbol. Press the ignition button immediately.
3.When the burner has lit release the control and adjust the setting as required.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread.
If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplate burners are lit, the gas will go out. This is because it would be dangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid was closed.
Always use the control knob to turn off a burner. Do not use the lid as a cut-off device. This will only cut off the gas when the lid is closed. The gas will flow again when the lid is opened.
TO TURN OFF ANY BURNER
1.Turn the control knob to the off position. This is shown by a large dot.
When lighting any burner, ensure that it is lit before you leave the appliance.
When turning off a burner, ensure the flame has gone out before leaving the appliance.
THINGS TO NOTE
If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob burner turn all the hob controls off and make sure the burner parts have been replaced correctly.
See page 21 for more information.
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HEAT CONTROL
The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. You can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings. These are shown as a large and a small flame symbol.
HINTS AND TIPS
Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pan you are wasting gas.
Do not overfill pans or they will boil over.
Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip.
Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped.
Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping board. This could damage the glass and reduce its strength.
Place pans on the centre of the burners.
Position pans so the handles cannot be accidentally knocked or overhang the appliance.
Lift pans on and off the pan supports. Do not slide them across the hob.
Do not leave accidental spillage on the hob or removable parts. The spillage should be wiped up and the parts washed and carefully dried as soon as the hob, pan supports and burner parts are cool enough to touch.
See page 21 for full cleaning instructions.
Cover pans with a lid whenever possible. Food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen.
A flat based Wok will stand stable on the pan supports. If you use a round Wok with a collar support, the collar must be the open wirework type otherwise the performance of the burner will be affected.
Take care to avoid burns and scalds when reaching across the hotplate.
Take extra care when deep fat frying, do not cover the pan with a lid. Do not leave a pan unattended. If the pan catches fire, leave it where it is and turn off all controls. Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames. Never put water on the fire. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
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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.
The Top Oven/Grill neon will illuminate. It may turn on and off during cooking.
At lower settings the grill may turn on and off over time and you may prefer to use these settings for keeping food warm.
THINGS TO NOTE
THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN DURING GRILLING. IF THE DOOR IS CLOSED THE TOP OVEN WILL OPERATE.
The cooling fan will operate. For more details about the cooling fan see page 5.
Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident as the grill cleans itself.
The top oven cannot be operated when the grill is in use.
The inner grill element may appear to glow slightly brighter than the outer element. This is quite normal.
THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE
The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan.
Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling.
To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill pan.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill.
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