Porter & Charles FEC 90, FEG 90 Operation Manual

Freestanding Gas & Electric Cooker Slide–In Freestanding

Porter & Charles

OPERATION MANUAL

FEC 90

1. INSTALLATION …………………………………………… PAGES 4- 6

1.1.Ventilation

1.2.Discharge of fuel gases

1.3.Positioning the cooker

1.4 Dimensions and cut-outs

1.5.Connection to the gas supply: current installation standards

1.6.Connection to the electricity supply

1.7.Converting the gas-supply to the hob burners

1.8.Regulating the minimum output of the hob burners

2. MAINTENANCE …………………………………………….. PAGES 7-8

2.1.Gas supply rubber pipe

2.2.Electricity supply cable

2.3.Access to electrical/gas components

2.4.Replacing the thermostat taps

2.5.Removing and fitting the oven door

2.6.Replacing the light bulb

2.7.Glass cover

3. USING THE COOKER ………………………………………… PAGES 9 - 14

3.1. Using the cooking hob

3.2. Ceramic Hob

3.3. Oven Performance

3.4. Using the grill

3.6. Minute timer

3.7. Electronic programmer

3.8. Cooking hob with glass-plate ( mxg 96 mfpi/v model only)

3.9. Fitting the fat filter to giant multiple-fuction oven (fig. 20).

3.10. Fitting the gas burners to the hob

3.11 Telescopic runners (only for certain models)

4. CLEANING …………………………………………………… PAGES 15 - 16

5. DIAGRAMS ………………………………………………… PAGES 17- 19

6. WARRANTY …………………………………………………. PAGE 29

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WARNINGS AND TIPS

⇒ Information about this model and its features is displayed on the appliance plate.
⇒ This appliance has been designed for domestic use only.
⇒ These instructions are only valid for the country indicated in the identification symbols

on the cover of the instruction handbook and on the appliance.

⇒ All installation, adjustments, gas-conversion and maintenance operations must be

carried out by qualified engineers, 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.

⇒ Before carrying out any maintenance or conversion operations unplug the cooker from

the mains and shut off the gas upstream of the appliance. If any components and/or
accessories need replacing, only original Porter & Charles spare parts must be used.

Only qualified technicians may perform installation and maintenance operations.

⇒ Keep the operation manual near the cooker, so that if can be consulted at any time.

This way, the instructions and tips are close at hand for correct use and optimum
performance.

⇒ Before using the cooker remove the plastic protection from the stainless steel,

aluminium and/or painted parts in order to prevent it melting. The utmost care must be
taken when removing this protection so as to avoid damaging the protected parts.

⇒ When the cooker is in use keep children at a safe distance, as the outside of the cooker

can heat up, and they should be kept away until the cooker has completely cooled
down. Likewise children should not play with or use the cooker controls unsupervised.

⇒ Periodically check that there are no gas leaks in the pipe that connects the cooker to

the gas bottle or the supply line; replace it upon expiry

⇒ 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 gas bottle valve and the
supply valve, as well as the appliance’s mains electricity supply.

⇒ Keep the burners, covers and flame diffusers clean in order to ensure optimum

operation.

⇒ Before using the oven for the first time, we recommend leaving it on for one hour at the

maximum temperature. Doing so may create smoke and unpleasant smells, which are
caused by the glue in the heat insulation or oiled plates. To get rid of these odours, air
room e.g. opening a window.

⇒ Some models are fitted with an aluminium tray, ideal for baking pastries (180-200°C).

Max. load 3 kg.

⇒ Do not discard packaging, accessories or other parts of the appliance into the

environment. If possible, take them to recycling bins or a recycling plant

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INSTALLATION

This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only in a well
ventilated space. Read the instructions before installing or using the appliance.

1.1. 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

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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

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.

1.2. DISCHARGE OF FUEL GASES

Cooking appliances must always discharge the flue
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.

1.3. POSITIONING THE COOKER

a) Built-in cooker: Cookers in this class can be fitted
between two units, unless the side
in contact with the cooker is higher
than the hob. In this case, the unit
must stand at least 5 cm away from
the top of the hob. If the cooker has

a baseboard fitted, a 2cm vent must
be made in the front along the entire
width of the cooker.

b) Free standing cooker: After unpacking the cooker, remove the plastic protection from the

stainless steel, aluminium and/or painted parts to avoid it melting.
The utmost care must be taken when removing this protection so as
not to damage the protected parts. Now the feet can be fitted (fig.4).
They must be fixed to the ends of the slits on the cooker pedestal.
Their height can be adjusted in order to line the cooker up with other
units. Ensure that the cooker is perfectly stable. Fit the burners, the
flame diffusers and the grids into their seats on the hob (see
paragraph 3.9). Some models come with rubber pads that prevent
the steel hob surface from being scratched. Fit them to the central
pan grid made of chrome-plated rod.

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. (PLEASE NOTE: The fixing hook is
not provided as the type will depend on the construction of the wall to w hich it will be
drilled and fitted. The installer should provide the fixing hook).

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1.4 Dimensions and Cut-outs

MODEL

60 cm
24 Inches

90 cm
26 Inches

1.5. 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 50àC 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 pipe holder 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.

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 electricain
must complete the electrical connection. The white, or neutral wire will not be used and must
be capped using a marrette.

HIEGHT

(Adjustable Feet)

92 cm
36 Inches

92 cm
36 Inches

DEPTH

(Including Rear Vent)

64 cm
25 Inches

64 cm
25 Inches

WIDTH

60 cm
24 Inches

90 cm

35.5 Inches

1.6. CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a fused plug fitted with a fuse of 13 amp
capacity. If you need to replace the plug for any reason, it should be carried out as outlined
below:

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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BLACK

TO LINE 1

GREEN
TO EARTH

RED
TO LINE 2

FUSE

BLACK
TO LINE 1

RED
TO LINE 2

CORD
CLAMP

GREEN
TO EARTH

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow = Earth – Blue= Neutral – Brown= Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings, to identify the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

1. The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to the terminal marked E
(Earth) or coloured Green.

2. The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked N (Neutral) or
coloured Black.

3. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked L (Live) or
coloured Red.

The plug and socket must be accessible after installation. Should the mains lead ever need
replacing it is recommended that this operation is carried out by a qualified electrician who
will replace it with a lead of the same size and temperature rating.

1.7 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.

1.8 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.

Replace the knob and turn it to the minimum position, remove the knob and adjust the previously
loosened screw until the flame is lowered but stable, even when rapid changes from maximum to
minimum are made and the oven door is opened or closer quickly.

N.B. For liquid gas setting, the oven burner minimum is set by fully tightening the
thermostat by-passes.

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2. MAINTENANCE

WARNINGS:

Before carrying out any maintenance or conversion operations turn off the electricity
supply and close the gas upstream of the appliance. If components and/or

accessories need replacing, use only Porter & Charles spare parts only. All the
operations hereunder must be carried out by qualified technicians in accordance with
the enclosed instructions and current installation standards.

2.1. GAS SUPPLY RUBBER PIPE

The condition of the gas supply pipe should be checked periodically (once a year) and replaced
by the date printed on the outside of the pipe and if there are signs of cracking, cuts, scratches or
burns, or if it is no longer flexible but hard and plastic. The pipe must be suitable for use with
liquid gas and comply with the applicable standards.

2.2. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CABLE

If the electricity supply cable needs replacing, please remember that this is an X type of
connection; therefore only authorised Porter & Charles technicians may replace it. Use

HO5FRR-F cables only. The earth wire (yellow/green) must be at least 2 cm longer than the other
two phase wires (fig. 5 B). This ensures that the electrics are safe should the wire be pulled
accidentally.
For the cookers with a gas oven and an electric grill, use a 3x1 mm² HO5RR-F cable, for cookers
with electric oven and grill, use a 3x1.5 mm² HO5RR-F cable with a maximum external diameter
of 9 mm.

2.3. ACCESS TO ELECTRICAL/GAS COMPONENTS

To carry out maintenance and/or to replace the electrical components fitted in the back of the
cooker (e.g. light bulb older, rotisserie, supply cable, electric ignition generator, resistors) the rear
protection panel must be removed by unfastening the screws that secure it to the sides.
To carry out maintenance and/or replace the electrical components fitted to the front panel (e.g.
control panel, taps, thermostat, timer, etc), you have to remove the rear panel and also proceed
as follows:

- remove the flue pipe, if fitted;

- remove the hob grids and burners;

- unfasten the screws that secure the cups to the hob and, for models with safety device, also
remove the nuts that secure the thermocouples;

- unscrew the 2 top front or side front screws (fig. 9) that fasten the hob and then lift it;

- remove the knobs and remove the screws that fasten the gas train to the front control panel,
remove the gas train taking care not to damage any pipes or thermocouples.

- to reassemble follow these instructions in reverse order.

2.4. REPLACING THE THERMOSTAT TAPS

If a tap or a thermostat needs replacing, first follow the instructions given in paragraph 2.3.
(access to electrical/gas components), then remove the nut fastens the supply pipe to the burner,
the thermocouple nut and the screws that fasten the tap or the thermostat to the gas train.
Besides the tap or the thermostat, it is also important that the gasket is replaced in order to
prevent any gas leaks. After maintenance, ensure that there are no leaks by using a specific
instrument or soapy water.

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2.5. REMOVING AND FITTING THE OVEN DOOR

Open the oven door fully; insert the rotation-blocking device (A) in the hook on the hinge rods as
illustrated in Fig. 10. Grasp the door on both sides and slowly close until you feel a certain
resistance at this point simultaneously push and lift the door upwards to free it from the cooker
hinge locks and then remove it.

To fit the door, follow these instructions in reverse, taking care that the hinge lock is properly fitted
into the seat.

2.6. REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

Turn the cooker off at the mains before replacing the bulb.
Open the oven door, remove the protective glass cover, and replace the light bulb (CAUTION: it
must be resistant up to 300°C) and replace the glass protection.

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