Parkinson Cowan 55GR, Owners Handbook And Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...o someone else We have included several drawings to show the right and wrong way of doing things The right way will have a smiling face by it A sad face shows something is wrong Important Make sure you remove the sales stickers before you use this cooker In tro d u c tio n For your safety The cooker is designed for domestic use to cook food You must not use it for any other purpose It is not desig...

Page 3: ...rt 13 Slow cooking 16 Care and cleaning 19 Installing the cooker 23 General information 25 What is wrong and why 27 Servicing 29 Installation instructions 30 Technical Data 31 Safety requirements ventilation 32 Location of appliance installation 33 Testing 36 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 3 C o n te n ts ...

Page 4: ...ton is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread Oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9 and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button There will only be small flames at first 3 Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 Clos...

Page 5: ...e off position This is shown by a large dot L Y R I C 5 5 G R 5 Lighting the cooker For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the cooker When you are turning off a burner do not leave the cooker until the flame has gone out ...

Page 6: ...d on the high setting Grill pan The pan is designed so that you can pull it forward but it will stay supported To remove the pan push it back as far as possible and lift it off Replace it in reverse order Cooking positions Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan You can turn the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food You can place some dishes straight on to the grill shelf...

Page 7: ...browning food Positioning food on the grid Place food such as toast teacakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid Place food which needs a more gentle heat such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the grid Arrange meat meat products and fish to suit their thickness and how you like them cooked L Y R I C 5 5 G R 7 T h e g rill ...

Page 8: ...me symbol Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different types of cooking Largest burner Rapid use a large pan for food such as chips Medium burners Normal use for everyday cooking Small burner Simmer use for simmering food 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 L Y ...

Page 9: ...o 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 the pan to cool for 30 minutes 7 If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat base as it will stand stable on the pan supports If you use a round based Wok with a collar support the collar m...

Page 10: ...ll pans 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes and carrots 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces This way they will cook more quickly 6 A pressure cooker will save time and energy L Y R I C 5 5 G R 10 T h e h o tp la te ...

Page 11: ...gher shelf to finish cooking Preheating You do not need to preheat the oven when casseroling and so on Preheat the oven for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food such as Yorkshire puddings soufflés and yeast mixtures When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the instructions on the packing When you need to preheat the oven we recommend you do so for 20 minutes Oven Shel...

Page 12: ...circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes If you are using a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil be prepared to allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each 1 2kg 1lb When cooking large items such as turkeys the use of foil may be required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is fully cooked Condensation Condensation may form on the cooker This is quite ...

Page 13: ...sitions give the best results Put the dishes in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 4 Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins L...

Page 14: ...aw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for when you are open roasting If you cover the food with foil or a lid you should allow an extra 10 15 minutes cooking time for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding large individual 7 7 2 2 25 30 mins 15 25 mins Cakes Christmas cake 8 Rich fruit 180mm 7 205mm 8 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 205mm 8 2 2 2 4 5 7 ...

Page 15: ... on baking tray to cook Puddings Milk puddings Baked sponge pudding Baked custards 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Yeast Mixtures Bread 0 45kg 1lb loaves 0 90kg 2lb loaves Rolls and buns 8 8 8 3 3 2 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 10 20 mins Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish Cook bread at Gas mark 8 for 10 minutes before reduc...

Page 16: ...food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Food preparation slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry l Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb l Do not cook poultry over 2kg 4lb 8oz l Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above l Cook stuffing separately l Cook for at least 6 hours l Only cook joints of Pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that the temperatu...

Page 17: ...ve it to stand for 30 minutes l Drain and make the pudding in the usual way l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook setting General points for slow cooking Frozen foods Thaw thoroughly before cooking Thickening Toss meat in flour for casseroles Blend cornflour with water and add it at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are held in the food because there is little evapo...

Page 18: ...Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave Only reheat food once L Y R I C 5 5 G R 18 S lo w co o kin g ...

Page 19: ...ly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning the handles ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINISH The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as Jif Take care not to damage the spark electrodes If the spark electrodes are damaged the burners will not light You can remove the pan supports burner caps and burner crowns to clean them Again tak...

Page 20: ...roughly before you put them back When replacing hotplate burner parts 1 Crown to body Do not try to force the crown on to the body Make sure that the hole in the crown is centrally over the electrode Check that the two longer location pegs sit in the slots in the body When the crown is in the position let it fall freely on to the body Check that the crown can be moved slightly from side to side 2 ...

Page 21: ...hes too high in the oven If you do they may stick to the oven roof 3 Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing 4 Use a roasting tin which is just large enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing 5 Dry any vegetables that you are going to roast If they are wet there will be more fat splashing 6 Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly L Y R I C ...

Page 22: ...ark 5 for at least 30 minutes 3 Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish You can replace the oven roof if you need to You may order this from your supplier When you are ordering quote part number 359001011 General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelve...

Page 23: ...nsive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present For further details see page 32 For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation Use regulations current editions It is important...

Page 24: ...ample wood or curtains behind the cooker l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away l If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions l We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the cooker meet British Standards Your installer will give you advice if you are not sure Cooker dimensions Overall height 1460mm Height to hotplate 902mm 920m...

Page 25: ...battery for the ignition will usually last for many months If the ignition system doesn t work you probably need to replace the battery The battery is located at the front left hand side of the bottom storage compartment Open the storage compartment to gain access to the battery holder Lift up the battery holder lid and replace the battery as shown in the diagram Use one AA size battery Close the ...

Page 26: ...ing trays cake tins and so on Do not store anything in this compartment which may catch fire Reversing the oven door You can turn the oven door around so that it opens on the other side Your supplier can arrange this L Y R I C 5 5 G R 26 G e n e ra lin fo rm a tio n ...

Page 27: ...e are working l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced properly See instructions on page 20 Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check l Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf positions See page 13 Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or down to achieve the results you want Problem The oven is not cooking e...

Page 28: ...Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker Check l Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning see page 19 L Y R I C 5 5 G R 28 W h a t is w ro n g a n d w h y ...

Page 29: ...ribe the nature of the fault Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can see on the oven front frame when you open the oven door Make a note of this information in this space Name Serial Number The Gas Consumers Council The Gas Consumers Council GCC is an independent organisation which protects the interests of gas users If you need advice you will find the telephone number ...

Page 30: ...anel L Y R I C 5 5 G R For your safety Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and or serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Current Editions 30 ...

Page 31: ...m clearance Nominal Space for fixing above hotplate level 100mm each side of appliance Minimum space above grill 500mm Minimum distance from rear wall 20mm Weight of appliance 59 3kg CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric None IGNITION Spark Generator APCO 6BG6893 Battery 1 5 volt AA size GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 3 3kW 11263 Btu h 3 ...

Page 32: ... appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device It shall be installed and connected in accordance with the current installation regulations Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition All rooms require an openable window or ...

Page 33: ...ons must be a minimum of 100mm away from the hotplate L P G cookers MUST NOT be installed below ground level i e in a basement INSTALLATION 1 PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on the top of the hotplate The grill pan grill pan handle fixing screws and splashplate fixing screws can be found in the furniture pack which is located in the bottom compartment ...

Page 34: ...s obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the hexagonal feet wheels at the front and rear of the appliance NOTE The rear wheels must only be rotated through half or whole turns 3 A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm the appliance is correctly levelled 4 Once the appliance is at the correct height and levelled the rear wheel should be locked into position by...

Page 35: ... the centre line of the fixing bracket 3 Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 2a and remove appliance from its position Mark off dimension B see Fig 2a back from this line on the centre line of the bracket to locate the front edge of the lower bracket Fix lower bracket with two fixing holes to the floor then measure the height from floor level to engagement edge on b...

Page 36: ...ed as the pressure test point Remove the oven furniture Remove oven burner box retaining clips one spring clip from each side and remove box front cover Replace one clip back into the right hand side of the burner box Remove oven burner by removing the spring clip from the right hand side of the oven burner and slide the burner off the injector whilst easing it towards the front of the appliance t...

Page 37: ...ight the button can be released 2 There should now be a low gas rate to the burner which is the F S D by pass rate 3 When the F S D phial has heated up it opens the F S D valve which allows the main gas supply to the oven burner 4 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 5 Turn off the control and check that the oven flames g...

Page 38: ...er Cap Simmer Burner Crown Rapid N G Burner Crown Rapid L P G Burner Crown Normal Burner Crown Simmer Pan Support 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 354000610 354000609 354000608 359039100 337000302 337000402 337000502 359033302 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product Parkinson Cowan Customer Care P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG14 5XL Telephone 01635 525542 F...