Parmco AR600, AR900, AR600-LEG, AR900-LEG Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation

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and Operating
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Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you and congratulations on purchasing your new Parmco Freestanding
Stove.

All Parmco products are made to the highest quality and design standards. We
are sure you will enjoy your new freestanding stove.

As a note please read through these instructions carefully. These will assist you
in gaining a complete understanding of the functions and features offered by
your freestanding stove.

Please take special note of all detailed technical information and installation
instructions. It is essential that you only allow a qualified technician to install this
appliance to ensure the safety and reliability of this stove.

Further more not using appropriate personnel to install this appliance may affect
any future warranty claims lodged, so please check with Parmco Appliances
before any install is carried out.

We hope you enjoy your new appliance. If you would like to find out more about
this product or any other products in Parmco’s extensive range visit us on the
web at www.parmco.co.nz.

Regards,

The Parmco Team

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INDEX

Important Safety Information

Before using this appliance
For your safety

Use and Care

Appliance description
Cooktop burners
How to use oven
Cooking modes
Electronic timer
Practical advice
Maintenance

Installation Instructions

Notes to installer

Warranty Information

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IMPORTANT NOTE

It is the law in New Zealand that this appliance must be installed by authourised
persons. The installation must comply with all the appropriate New Zealand
Standards and Regulatory Requirements with particular reference to the New
Zealand Electrical and Gas Standards .

Any attempt to install this or any other Parmco product without an authourised
person could result in damage to the product and create a possible health hazard.
Not having an authourised person install this appliance may result in all
associated warranties from Parmco Appliances being made null and void.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

For best performance and to extend the life of your appliance we recommend that you
read the instructions in this owners manual thoroughly before using your new appliance.
It will provide you with all the information you need to ensure its safe installation,
proper use and maintanence. Retain this owners manual for future reference.

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance we recommend the following:

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Read the instructions thoroughly

• Remove all plastic protective films on the appliance before operating the appliance.

• Remove the plastic film on the oven glass door (when provided).

• To condition the oven for its first use it is necessary to allow oils and residues used to

protect the appliance during manufacture to burn off. Heat the empty oven at
maximum temperature for 45 minutes. This allows unpleasant smells and smoke
from protective oils used during manaufacture and from new thermal insulation to
burn off.

• Allow the unit to cool off and wash the oven out with soapy water and then rinse.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• This appliance is designed for non-commercial, household use only and must not be

altered in any way.

• This appliance can only be used safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient

earthing system in compliance with New Zealand Electrical Standards
requirements.

• Before maintainence or cleaning always ensure that the appliance is disconnected

from the mains.

• Always use oven gloves to remove and replace cookware in the oven.

• Packaging items such as plastic bags, polystyrene, nails etc that this appliance is

delivered in are potentially dangerous, and therefore appropriate measure must be
taken to prevent children from coming into contact with them.

• This appliance must only be used by adults. Make sure that children do not touch the

controls or play with the appliance. Young children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not allow children to sit down on or play with the oven door.

• Do not use the drop down door as a stool to reach overhead cabinets.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of this appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.

• WARNING: Acessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young

children should be kept away.

• Keep the appliance thoroughly cleaned. Food residues may cause fire risks.

• DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance.

• When the gas burners are lit check the flame is always regular.

• During usethe appliance becomes hot

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• Do not use pans with unstable or deformed bottoms as this may cause overturning

and spilling.

• NEVER line the oven with aluminium sheets as doing so may damage the enamel

and elements.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door

glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

• After using the appliance please ensure that all controls are in the “CLOSED” or

“OFF” position.

• Avoid touching the oven with wet body parts.

• Avoid using the appliance while barefoot.

• Avoid improper or dangerous use of this appliance.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation or heat dissipation slots.

• Do not allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact with hot parts of

this appliance.

• This appliance is intended for indoor use only. Avoid exposing the appliance to

atmospheric elements such as direct sunlight and rain.

• DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THE APPLIANCE

STORAGE DRAWER OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE

IT IS IN OPERATION.

• WHERE THIS APPLIANCE IS USED IN A MARINE CRAFT OR CARAVAN IT

SHALL NOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.

• For any enquiries please contact Parmco Appliances [phone]

USE AND CARE OF APPLIANCE

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Description Of Appliance

1. Electronic Controller 5. Auxiliary Burner

2. Control Knobs (Cooktop Burners) 6. Semi-Rapid Burner

3. Cooking Temperature Selection Knob 7. Wok Burner

4. Cooking Mode Selection Knob 8. Trivets

Oven & Accessories

The appliance is supplied with easy clean shelf supports which offer a range of shelf
heights. The oven contains two wire racks, one baking dish and grill tray insert.

Controls

Instructions for use (
Cooktop Burners)

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The symbols on the gas control knob mean the following:

No Gas or “Off”

Maximum gas flow or ‘high’ flame and lighting position.

Minimum gas flow or ‘low’ flame.

All operating positions must be set between maximum and minimum flow settings.
Never operate burners between maximum setting and the “Off” position.

A – Burner cap
B – Burner head
C – Burner bowl
D – Flame failure thermocouple (where fitted)
E - Ignition electrode

To Light The Cooktop Burners

To light the burner, press the control knob fully down and continue to hold the knob
down before rotating the knob anti-clockwise to the high flame position. The ignition of
the burner is integrated into the control knob and is automatically activated by pushing
down on the control knob.

After lighting the flame, continue to hold the knob down for 3 seconds. This time is
necessary to heat up the flame failure thermocouple (Fig 1 – D) and activate the safety
valve, which would otherwise cut off the gas flow.

In the instance of a power failure it is still possible to operate your appliance. Place a lit
match next to the burner and follow the steps as above for normal lighting. If the flame
fails to ignite wait for 5 minutes to allow the gas to dissapate, before attempting to re­ignite the burner.

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Once lit check that the flame is even and regular and turn the control knob to adjust the
flame as required. If the flame is uneven, check that the burner head /skirt ( Fig 1 A & B)
are correctly positioned.

To turn off the flame, turn the control knob clockwise to the “Off” position. Before
removing pots and pans from the burner always turn off the flame.

Correct Use of The Cooktop

For lower gas consumption and better heating performance use only flat bottom pots and
pans of suitable dimensions for the burners as shown in the table below. Also, as soon as
the liquid comes to the boil ensure that the flame is turned down to a level that keeps the
liquid just boiling. It is very important that pots are placed centrally over the burners.

POT SIZE

Burner Minimum Diameter Maximum Diameter

Small ( Auxilliary) 80mm 160mm
Medium (Semi-rapid) 120mm 200mm
Large ( Rapid) 180mm 220mm
Triple Flame ( Wok) 220mm 260mm

Positioning the Oven Trays & Shelves

The baking tray, grill tray and wire shelves can be located in any of five height positions.
When positioning tray heights it is important to remember that this oven may perform
differently to the way your previous appliance worked. To obtain the best cooking results
please experiment with temperature, rack height and cooking times. As a helpful guide
please refer to the “Cooking Mode Table”. When fitting the wire racks or trays please
ensure that they are located between the two wires that are closest together on the side
racks. Wire racks have a safety stop so that they cannot be fully withdrawn by accident.
To fully withdraw the wire racks simply lift the front edge slightly and withdraw the rack
from the oven. The baking tray does not have a stop position and can be fully withdrawn
from the oven without interuption. BE CAREFUL NOT TO ACCIDENTALLY

FULLY WITHDRAW THE TRAY.

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Fit the trays and shelves

To remove the side support

you can release the bottom of

between the two closest
wires as shown right

racks, push down on the wire
below the locking pin and pull
away from the oven wall until

the support from the holes in
the oven wall. To replace
reverse this procedure.

How To Use Your Oven

This multi-function oven combines the advantages of traditional convection ovens with a
modern fan assisted oven in a single appliance. It is an extremely versatile appliance that
allows you to choose easily and safely between different cooking modes. The various
cooking modes are selected by means of the cooking mode selection knob, located on
the control panel.

It is important to remember that this oven may perform differently to the way your
previous appliance worked. To obtain the best cooking results please experiment with
temperature, rack height and cooking times. As a helpful guide please refer to the
“Cooking Mode Table”.

To operate this oven:

• Ensure that manual mode is selected (Page 16).

• Turn the cooking mode selection knob to the desired cooking mode (explanation of

cooking modes is on pages 14 to 15).

• Turn the temperature selection knob to the desired temperature (please refer to the

helpful cooking guide.).

• If grilling turn the temperture selection knob to “MAX”

The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the temperature to
“MAX”, set the cooking mode selection knob to a cooking mode and leave the oven
operating (empty) for approx ½ an hour. Then turn off the appliance and allow to cool.
Any odours that may be detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of
substances used to protect the appliance during manufacture and storage.

NOTE: Place the baking tray provide on the bottom shelf position to prevent any
spillages from dripping onto the bottom of the oven. Never place anything (including

foil and oven trays) directly onto the bottom of this oven when it is in operation as
this could damage the enamel. Only place your cookware (dishes, trays, aluminium

foil etc) on the oven shelves provided with this appliance

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