Porter&Charles cooker User Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your Porter&Charles appliance.
We are sure it will provide many years of great cooking experience.
You may find that it has different features and characteristics to your last
appliance.
It is essential you read this operation manual thoroughly to fully
understand all of the various functions and operations. Experiment with
your cooking and take advantage of the features your new appliance offers.
This manual should be retained for future reference. Should ownership of
the appliance be transferred, please ensure that the manual is also passed
onto the new owner.
Contents
A - Installation check and warnings Page 3 -7
B - Cooker Measurement-installation skirt board Page 7-8
C - Electrical Requirements Page 9
D- Using the appliance for the first time Page 10 - 11
E- Accessories Page 11 – 12
F- Electronic timer Page 12 - 14
G- Gas cooktop control panel Page 15
H- Gas cooktop function Page 16
I Ceramic Cooktop control panel Page 17
L- Ceramic Cooktop Functions Page 18
M- Oven Functions & Control Panel Page 19 - 24
N- Cleaning and maintenance Page 25 - 29
O- Trouble shooting guide - Electrical wiring Page 29 - 31
P- Warranty Page 32
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A - Installation instructions check and warnings
IMPORTANT:
Please ensure that the cut out measurement, venting and wiring is as specified in the
relevant section B of this manual.
A licensed electrician with relevant qualifications must perform electrical work when installing or
servicing the appliance. The supply cable and fuse rating must be suitable for the appliance. You
must never repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
operation manual.
DO NOT LIFT COOKER BY THE FRONT DOOR AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE OVEN
Ventilation opening must not be covered or obstructed in any way.
VENTILATION
The room containing this cooker should have an air supply in accordance with local regulations.
- All rooms require an open window, or equivalent and some rooms will require a
permanent vent as well.
- For room areas up to 5 m
- For room areas between 5 m
- If the room is greater than 5 m
air vent is required.
- If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room local regulations should be
consulted to determine the air vent requirements.
DISCHARGE OF FUEL GASE S
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an air vent of 100 cm2 is required.
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and 100 cm2 an air vent of 50 cm2 is required.
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and has a door that opens directly to the outside, then no
Cooking appliances must always discharge the flu
gases into special hoods (fig.1-C), which must be
connected to chimneys, flue pipes or have direct
access to the outside. If it is not possible to connect
a hood, an electric fan can be fitted to a window or
a wall (fig.1-E), which must be turned on when the
cooker is on, as long as ventilation standards are
strictly adhered to
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RECOMMENDED VENTILATION HEIGHT
- for ceramic cooktop model min. 24” above range
- for gas cooktop model min. 30” above range
When ranges are installed in close proximity to vinyl finish cabinets,
those materials should be able to withstand temperature up to 75°C centigrade.
Alternatively, heat insulating barriers should be installed to avoid any
deterioration to the finish.
The equipment must not be installed near inflammable materials, such as curtains, cloths etc.
Pay particular attention to the position of the electric cable and gas pipe: they must
not touch any hot parts of the oven
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damages to cabinetry where
manufacturer installation guidelines were not adhered to.
CONVERTING THE GAS-SUPPLY TO THE HOB BURNERS
Burners: auxiliary, semi-rapid, rapid, triple crown, griddle burner.
These burners are all fitted with injectors designed to create a primary input of air gauged for
each type of gas. This means that the air regulator does not have to be regulated. Proceed as
follows in order to convert from one type of gas to another: remove the grids, covers, holed flame
diffuser and the burner supports (fig. 7); replace the holed injectors as indicated in 7/C according
to the type of gas used (see table 1); put the burner supports, flame diffusers, covers and grids
back in position; regulate the minimum output following the instructions in paragraph 1.7.
REGULATING THE MINIMUM OUTPUT OF THE HOB BURNERS
Normal/valve taps:
Ignite the burners and turn the knob to the maximum position. Remove the knob and insert a
small flat-head screwdriver into the rod or through the holes on the side of the control panel, in
accordance with the type (fig. 8 A/B). Loosen the by-pass screw by two turns in an anti-clockwise
direction and rotate the rod to the minimum position. Adjust the previously loosened screws until
the flame is lowered but stable, even when rapid changes are made from the maximum to the
minimum position with the burner cold. If safety taps are fitted, let the burner run on minimum for
a few minutes to ensure that the device does not cut in. If it does, increase the minimum.
N.B. For liquid gas settings, the burner minimum must be set by fully tightening the tap
by-passes
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WARNINGS:
- If the burner flames accidentally go out, turn off the KNOB and wait for at least one minute
before igniting.
- Using a gas cooker produces heat and humidity in the room where it is installed. Ensure the
room is well ventilated by keeping all the natural air vents open or by installing an extraction
hood with flue pipe.
- Intensive or extensive use of the cooker may require supplementary ventilation e.g. opening
a window, or more efficient ventilation e.g. increasing the capacity of the mechanic
ventilation, if installed.
N.B. When the burners are alight, there must not be any draughts inside the room in
that they may affect the flame or even blow it out.
The operations indicated below must be followed by qualified personnel, in conformity with the
regulations in force.
The supplier refuses all responsibility for damages to person or property, resulting from
the failure to comply with such provisions.
The appliance is designed to be used near heat resistant pieces of furniture or kitchen cabinetry
only.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (FIG.7)
Before carrying out electrical connection, be sure that the characteristics of the electrical system
meet the specifications located at the bottom of the cooktop and the electrical system is provided
with effective ground in compliance with the regulations and provision of the law in your country.
The ground is required in all circumstances.
If you wish a direct connection to the line, it is necessary to use a single pole switch, with a
minimum opening between the contacts of 3 mm. suitable for the purpose and in conformity with
the rules in your country (the yellow/green ground cable should not be interrupted by the switch).
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ATTENTION
Disregard of this precaution could cause the incorrect operation of the touch control system of the
cooktop and effect the product warranty provisions.
WARNING:
All aspects of the installation must conform with the requirement of the Standards North
America (within North America) wiring rules, as well as your local electrical and building
codes and regulations, and any other applicable requirements and conditions of your
local power supply authority. Your appliance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified and licensed technician.
240 Volt 60Hz 30AMP single/40AMP double service
Incorrect installation of the appliance, resulting from the kitchen maker not following the detailed
installation specifications, can affect the appliance performance
CONNECTION TO THE GAS SUPPLY: CURRENT INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The cooker should be connected according to local regulations,
using either a rigid or flexible connections.
a) For building in: Use a continuous flexible stainless steel pipe, as
per current installation standards, which can be extended to a
maximum of 2000 mm.; the ends of the pipe must be fitted with
an ISO 228/1coupling and gasket or an ISO 7/1 threaded
coupling with mechanical gasket.
b) For free standing: A non-metallic flexible pipe can be used
as long as it complies with current standards and the
following installation instructions are observed: the pipe
must be longer than 400 mm and shorter than 1500 mm; it
must not exceed 50°C in any point; it is not pulled or
twisted; it cannot be choked and the entire edges, sharp
corners or other similar hazards.
Before connecting the non-metallic flexible pipe, the brass adapter and gasket supplied with
the cooker and/or available form the reseller must be fitted to the pipe/gas train on
the back of the cooker. The regulator provided should be positioned between the brass
adapter and the non metallic flexible pipe.
c) A certified gas plumber must complete the installation and meet with local regulation
requirements for gas connections. Where the unit has an armour cable a certified electrician
must complete the electrical connection. The white, or neutral wire will not be used and must
be capped using a marrette.
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WARNINGS:
In order to prevent tipping of the appliance, must be installed a stabilized means.
Please see the picture. The chain on the back of the range
need to be fixed to the wall
(PLEASE NOTE: The fixing hook is not provided as the type will depend on the
construction of the wall to which it will be drilled and fitted. The installer should
provide the fixing hook per customer request).
B - Cooker Measurements ( 600x640x900-920 )
Measurements
Please note that all dimensions provided are in millimeters (mm.) The sizes allow for only a small
degree of error so all cut-outs must be precise and square
If the range is placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the appliance slipping off
the base
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How to install the telescopic skirting board 60 cm. range
fig. 5
fig. 1
fig. 3
fig. 2
fit the screw into the leg
up to the shown lev el,
(f ig. 1) t hen fit the leg int o
the hole then mov ing it
side way ( fig. 2) and tight
the s c rew unt il the
leg is f ix ed
fig. 4
By us ing t he 3 s elf
tapping s c r ew,f it the f ir s t
part of the s k irting
board (fig. 3- fig. 4 )
fig. 6
fig. 7
The telesc opic is in pos ition t o ac hiev e the desired
height lev el of the r ange.You m us t adjust the black
Insert now the
teles c opic par t(fig. 5
Then by us ing a litt l
screwdriver lift t he
flex ible brack et and
with finger plac e it
at 90° ( fig. 6) This will
avoid t o fall down t h
part
fig. 8
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C – Electrical requirements
WARNING:
All aspects of the installation must conform with the requirements of the Standard North
America (within North America) wiring rules, as well as your local electrical and building
codes and regulations, and any other applicable requirements and conditions of your local
power supply authority.
A licensed electrician must perform the electrical work when installing this appliance. The
supply cable and fuse rating must be suitable for the appliance
WARNING:
To avoid power borne interference, this appliance must be installed individually on a separate and
distinct final sub-circuit.
Voltage supply connection
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard
When connected to a sub circuit, protected by a circuit breaker, it is recommended the circuit
breaker be the same as the total rating of the appliance.
To full disconnect the power supply, it is necessary to have a proper mean in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. It must have full disconnection under
overvoltage category III conditions.
The range is supplied with a power cord and plug, which can be withdrawn from the wall
socket
Electrical Loads
Oven 2350 W Oven 2350 W
Grill 2800 W Grill 2800 W
Oven fan and light 90 W Oven fan and
light
Cearmic cooktop 6400 W Gas cooktop
TOTAL RATING AT 208V 8.70 KW TOTAL RATING
AT 208V
TOTAL RATING AT 240V 11.45 KW TOTAL RATING
AT 240V
90 W
3.22KW
4.05KW
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D – Using the Appliance for the first time
After installation remove all notification labels (not identification or warning labels) and packaging
materials. After cleaning make sure cleaned surfaces are thoroughly rinsed a nd wiped dry using a
clean, soft cloth.
Power on
NOTE: oven will not operate unless the clock is set on manual
position
Burning in
Before cooking in the appliance an initial pre-heating is required to burn off the fine oil film used to
protect the elements for shipping.
Select a cooking mode and set the oven temperature to 180°C. With the oven door closed, leave
for approximately 5 minutes.
Repeat the above step for each cooking mode.
After completing the above make sure all controls are turned off. The oven is now ready for
cooking and grilling
DO NOT use aluminum foil on the base of ovens
The use of foil on the base of the oven to avoid spillage and improve cleaning is not
recommended. The bottom element is concealed under the base of the oven liner (not exposed).
Foil or dishes with reflective qualities must never be placed on the base of the oven during
cooking as the concentration of direct and reflected heat will damage the enamel surface.
NOTE
Damage resulting from such use is not covered under the provisions of the warranty.
Initial heat up
Some smoke and smell may be noticed during the initial heat up cycle. This should quickly
dissipate, and is normal
If abnormal levels of smoke during use are observed (i.e.: it is not food that is burning), have the
appliance thoroughly checked.
Don’t use the appliance as a space heater
The appliance must never be used for warming or heating the surrounding room. Combustible
materials must never be placed on or near the appliance.
Do not leave children alone
Children must not be left unsupervised in the area where the appliance is in use. Children must
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Wear proper apparel when using the appliance
Loose fitting, hanging or highly flammable garments (such as synthetics) should never be worn
while using the appliance.
Use only dry pot holders
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Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not allow pot
holder to touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth when handling hot
cooking utensils in the appliance.
Oven compartments must never be used for storage
Items, particularly flammable materials, must never be stored in an oven or near surface units.
Do not use water on grease fires
Fires or flame should be smothered using flameproof material or extinguished using a dry
chemical or other suitable fire retardant.
All installation, adjustments, and maintenance operations must be carried out by qualified
personnel, in accordance with the enclosed instructions and current installation standards. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for faulty installation, setting, handling and use of the cooker.
When the cooker is not in use, ensure that all the knobs are in the off position; furthermore, if it
is unused for a period of time, shut off the appliance’s main electricity supply.
E - Accessories
Your appliance should come equipped with the following items.
1 x Deep Enameled Roasting Pan with dual height reversible Grill Rack insert – ready for
sliding into side rack positions
2 x Wire Oven Shelves that can be fitted into Retractable Slide Runners or for sliding into
side rack positions
Note: Additional oven shelves and pans are available as option al extras.
2 x side catalytic panels
The oven shelf support consist of 5 positions. Always remember to position the racks before
warming up the oven, and remove all the shelves and roasting pan before cleaning operations.
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