Parkinson Cowan SIG 340, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...SIG 340 Operating and Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ... A sad face shows something is wrong RATING PLATE This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the top oven cavity door Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models Where applicable Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee 2 S I G 3 4 0 In tro d u c tio n For your safety T...

Page 3: ...n oven 16 second oven 19 Slow cooking 22 Care and cleaning 24 Installing the appliance 31 General information 33 What is wrong and why 35 Servicing 36 Installation instructions 38 Technical Data 39 Safety requirements ventilation 40 Location of appliance installation 41 Testing 43 S I G 3 4 0 3 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off Make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly See page 25 for more information Grill second oven The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you cannot use them both at the same time S I G 3 4 0 4 Lighting the appliance For your safety If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotpla...

Page 5: ...he grill cavity Second oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 1 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 Close the oven door Important Remember to remove...

Page 6: ...l knob to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door To turn off any burner 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position This is shown by a large dot S I G 3 4 0 6 For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the appliance When you are turning off a burner do not leave the appliance until the ...

Page 7: ... When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance Heat control The grill control has two heat settings The control knob turns to the right from OFF to LOW and then to HIGH Use the high setting for fast cooking such as toast Use the low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after you have browned it on t...

Page 8: ...ll second oven When you are not using the grill pan you should remove the handle and store the pan on the shelf in the grill Turn the grill burner off before you store the pan Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using the main oven You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the main oven Preheating You don t usually need to preheat the grill You may wish to pre...

Page 9: ...sure the handle is correctly located It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill To remove the handle slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill pan Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local...

Page 10: ...GH 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 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 ...

Page 11: ...eave 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 must be of the open wire work type A closed collar will...

Page 12: ...overfill 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 S I G 3 4 0 12 The hotplate ...

Page 13: ...s cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking Second Oven You should turn food round during the cooking time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for 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...

Page 14: ...10mm 12 square If you use a tray or tin which is larger than this you may need to turn it around during cooking The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should measure no more than 310mm x 230mm 12 x 9 Position the longest side parallel with the door Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf You may need to turn large items around during cooking Turn all food round in the seco...

Page 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 appliance This is quite normal and nothing to worry about The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present for example during cooking Whenever possible try to make sure t...

Page 16: ...ishes 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 If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 4 Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg ...

Page 17: ...oroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding large individual 7 7 2 2 25 35 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 4 4 4 ...

Page 18: ...n baking tray Puddings Milk puddings Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs approx 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 When baking bread cook at Gas Mark 8 for 10 minutes before reducing to Gas Mark 6 for the remainder of the cook time Note You must soak dried beans then boil them i...

Page 19: ...ng If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 Shelf on base Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1 lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins Lamb 5 Shelf on base Medium Well Done 25 mins per kg 1 lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins Po...

Page 20: ...or a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas cake 7 Rich fruit 180mm 7 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 2 2 4 5 7 4 Shelf on base 2 2 2 4 4 hours 2 2 hours 1 hour 15 25 mins 8 12 mins 20 30 mins Pastries Plate tart shortcrust Fruit pie shortcrust Mince pies flan pastry 6 6 5 2 2 2 25 35 mins 25 35 mins...

Page 21: ...time Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs approx 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish S I G 3 4 0 21 Oven cooking chart ...

Page 22: ... from drying out You can uncover 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 2 kg 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 m...

Page 23: ...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 Alternatively blend cornflour with water and add it at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are held in the food because there is little evaporation Adjust flavouring at ...

Page 24: ...icable It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning the door handles ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINISH The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as Cif 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...

Page 25: ...e like Cif with a soft scourer For more stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad such as Brillo After cleaning the appliance parts dry them thoroughly 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 sl...

Page 26: ...tainless steel the grill burner may tarnish through use over a period of time This is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance Clean the area around the grill frequently using hot soapy water After use you can soak the pan for a few minutes and then clean it using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the grill shelf using hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if ne...

Page 27: ...ver Do not put dishes too high in the oven If you do they may stick to the oven roof Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing Use a roasting tin which is just large enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing Dry any vegetables that you are going to roast If they are wet there will be more fat splashing Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly ...

Page 28: ... a cleaning cycle 1 Remove the oven shelves 2 Set the oven to mark 5 for at least 30 minutes 3 Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean Some staining will remain Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelves and the oven doors while they are still sl...

Page 29: ...not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelf and the oven door while they are still slightly warm This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives S I G 3 4 0 29 Care and cleaning the oven shelf ...

Page 30: ...oor glass towards you Lift it slightly to disengage the locators at the bottom of the door 5 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild abrasives such as Cif DO NOT try to clean the foil which is inside the door The foil is there to keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and gently placing the locators into the holes...

Page 31: ... must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation Use regulations current editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations It is important that the appliance is suitable for your gas supply Your installer should check the rating plate Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted For your safety The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat...

Page 32: ...catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance 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 appliance meet British Standards Your installer will give you advice if you are not sure Appliance dimensions Height to hotplate 902mm ...

Page 33: ...If the ignition system doesn t work you probably need to replace the battery The battery is at the base of the appliance on the left hand side of the front When you need to replace the battery open the main oven door lift up the battery holder lid and replace the battery as shown in the diagram The battery you need to replace is AA size When you fit the new battery make sure the positive end marke...

Page 34: ... try to disconnect the appliance from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection as described in the installation instruction If this is the case contact the person who installed the appliance General information ...

Page 35: ... hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly See instructions on page 25 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 16 Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or down to achieve the results you want Problem The oven is not cooking evenly Check l Check that t...

Page 36: ...d should telephone 01 4090755 Before you call an engineer check through the information under the heading What is wrong and why When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your appliance s full name model and serial number Make a note of this information in this space Name Model Number Serial Number P N C Number S I G 3 4 0 36 Servicing In guarantee customers shou...

Page 37: ...r training purposes 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 in your local telephone directory under Gas S I G 3 4 0 37 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent qualified person Do not try to repair or alter modify the appliance yo...

Page 38: ...8 For your safety Where applicable Natural Gas and L P Gas versions of this appliance are available 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 Serial number at the front Rating Plate on top rear of pan...

Page 39: ...liance 48 4kg Minimum distance from rear wall 5mm spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric None IGNITION Battery 1 5 Volt AA size GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 2 7kW 9215 Btu h 2 45kW 176g h Injector Marking 121 78 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 8kW 34...

Page 40: ... 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 equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well For room volumes up to 5m an air vent of 1...

Page 41: ...must be maintained between the sides of the unit and the appliance see Fig 2 Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate If fitted next to or between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance The hotplate must be set to minimum of 7mm above the adjacent units Note The levelling f...

Page 42: ...ons should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket 1 Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance 2 Mark off 250mm from the left hand side of the appliance as shown in dimension A Fig 3a This is the centre line of the fixing bracket 3 Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 3a and remove appliance from its position M...

Page 43: ...ture 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 burner off injector whilst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F S D phial 2 Connect the pressure gauge to the oven ...

Page 44: ...hat after about 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 6 Turn off the control and check that the oven flames go out 11 CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1 Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released 2 When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is...

Page 45: ...N O T E S 45 ...

Page 46: ...N O T E S 46 SIG 340 311537609 ...

Page 47: ...F DESCRIPTION 2 Main Oven shelves 1 Guarantee card 1 Grill pan 311409401 1 Grill pan grid 311419801 1 Grill pan handle 311468100 1 Grill second oven shelf 4 Burner crowns 4 Burner caps 2 Pan supports 1 Battery 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 47 ...

Page 48: ...s Part Number Burner Cap Rapid Burner Cap Normal Burner 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 359033202 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product PARKINSON COWAN 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUG...

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