Electrolux SIM 554 User Manual

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 [phone].

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.

· 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.

· 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.

To help you the following symbol will be found in the
text.

Safety Instruction

Please read this

instruction book carefully

before use and retain for

future reference.

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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

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

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

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 220
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.

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C to burn off any residue from their

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

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.

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

FEATURES

B

G

C

H

D

E

F

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 MINDERTHE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER

Button 1 = ( - ) Decrease control and minute

minder setting button

Button 2 = (

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.

+ ) Increase control

( ) Bell Symbol

Bell Symbol

Button 1 Button 2

Fig. 1.

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.

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.

Fig. 5.

Fig. 6.

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. 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").

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill.

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