Parkinson Cowan SiM514WN, SiM514GRN, SiM514BKN User Manual

SLOT-IN

ELECTRIC COOKER

WITH GAS HOB

SIM 514

OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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

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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.

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This appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.

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It is important that the appliance is suitable for
your gas supply. Your installer should check
the rating plate.

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The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.

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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.

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All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the
appliance is used.

Do Not allow young children to play with any

part of the packaging.

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If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the
appliance from slipping.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.

CHILD SAFETY

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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.

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During use the appliance becomes Hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching the heating
elements inside the appliance.

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CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot
when the grill is in use. Young children
should be kept away.

DURING USE

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Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with
water. Never operate it with wet hands.

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Take great care when heating fats and oils as
they will ignite if they become too hot.

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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.

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Always use oven gloves to remove and place
food in the oven.

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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

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Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs,
e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is
inadvertently switched on.

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Do not disconnect the appliance from the gas
supply if the supply pipe does not have
bayonet connection as described in the
installation section. If this is the case contact
the person who installed the appliance.

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Only clean this appliance in accordance with
the instructions given in this book.
Always switch off the electric supply before
cleaning the appliance.

AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE

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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 symbols 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
Grill and Oven Furniture 6
The Control Panel 7

The Timer 8
The Electronic Minute Minder 8
To Set The Time Of Day 8
To Use The Minute Minder 8
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 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 Oven 16
Things To Note 16
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves 16
Hints And Tips 17

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 Control Knobs And Handles 22
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture 22
Cleaning Inside The Ovens / Grill 22
Care of Stayclean Surfaces 22
Hints and Tips 22
Cleaning The Door Glass 23
Cleaning Between The Outer And Inner Door
Panels 23
To Remove The Outer Panel 23
To Replace The Outer Panel 24
To Clean The Inner Glass Door Panels 24
Replacing An Oven Light Bulb 24

Something Not Working 25
Service and Spare Parts 26
Guarantee Conditons 27

FOR THE INSTALLER

Technical Details 28
For your Safety 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 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
Minute Minder Operation 36
General Note 36

Oven Cooking Chart 18
Roasting Chart 19

Defrosting 20

Uses Of The Defrost Feature 20
Selecting Defrost 20
Things To Note 20
Hints and Tips 20

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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. cookers,
you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality
product.

Parkinson Cowan cookers 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

THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

RATING PLATE

This is situated on the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon opening the top cavity
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°C 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 ovens are 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.

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.

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.

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
repalcements 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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

THE CONTROL PANEL - SIM 514

A

B

C

FEATURES

A - Ignition Switch
B - Hotplate Controls
C - Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control
D - Main Oven Temperature Control
E - Hotplate Controls
F - Timer
G - Top Oven Indicator Neon
H - Main Oven Indicator Neon

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D

H

E

F

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THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER

Button 1 = (-) Decrease control and minute minder

setting button

Button 2 = (+) Increase control
( ) Bell Symol

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
2pm 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 until you're familiar with the procedure.

If the oven 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 supply is first switched
ON, the display will flash 0.00. See Fig1.

Bell symbol

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Fig 1.

Fig 2.

Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
Release the buttons, 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, eg 14.30. SeeFig 4.

Fig 3.

Fig 4.

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2) The Minute Minder

The minuet 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, eg 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 time 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

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To stop the sound press button (1). The bell symbol

will go out and show the time of day eg 15.00. See
Fig 8.

Fig 5.

Fig 6.

Fig 7.

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 count down 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.

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Fig 11.

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.

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.

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.

THINGS TO NOTE

You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open.
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.

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.

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 based Wok with a
collar support, the collar must be the open
wirework type otherwise the performance of the
burner will be affected.

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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

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To operate the grill open the grill door and turn
the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting.

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To operate the grill open the grill door and turn
the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting.

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The Top Oven/Grill neon will illuminate. It may
turn on and off during cooking.

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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.

If the grill door is accidentally closed during
grilling, a safety device incorporated in the
appliance will cut out the grill.

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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To check the progress of the food being grilled, the
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to
food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted
away from the appliance and rested on a heat
resistant work surface.

GRILLING CHART

FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME

Bacon Rashers

Adjust

(mins in total)

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HINTS AND TIPS

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Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to
minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish
lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep
them moist during cooking.

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Adjust the height of the grilling grid and grill pan
runner position to allow for different thickness
foods.

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Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.

Beefburgers
Chicken Joints
Chops - Lamb

Fish - Whole
Trout/Mackerel
Fillets - Plaice/Cod
Kebabs
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig
Liver - Lamb/Pig
Sausages
Steaks - Rare

Medium
Well Done

shelf

position

and
grill
pan
grid

to

suit

different

thicknesses

of

food

10-15
30-40
15-20

20-30

15-25
10-15
20-30

8-12
10-20
20-30

6-12
12-16
14-20

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When toasting bread use the shelf in position 1
with the grid in the high position.

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Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few
minutes before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust
the heat setting and the shelf as necessary
during cooking.

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The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.

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.

Toasted Sandwiches

The times quoted above are given as a guide and
should be adjusted to suit personal taste.

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