Parkinson Cowan SONATA 50GX, Installation And Owner'S Instructions

Page 1: ...Owners handbook and Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...omeone 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 For your safety The cooker is designed to cook food and you must not use it for any other purpose Keep children babies and toddlers away from the co...

Page 3: ...n 14 second oven 17 Slow cooking 20 Care and cleaning 22 Installing the cooker 27 General information 29 What is wrong and why 31 Servicing 33 Installation instructions 34 Technical Data 35 Safety requirements ventilation 36 Location of appliance installation 37 Testing 39 S O N A T A 5 0 G X 3 Contents ...

Page 4: ...may cause the flame to spread 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 Grill To light 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame symbol highest setting and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button 2 Leave the grill door open when you are using the...

Page 5: ... is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door Important Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use the second oven Main 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 ...

Page 6: ... off position This is shown by a large dot S O N A T A 5 0 G X 6 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 Lighting the cooker ...

Page 7: ...ast cooking such as toast Use the low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after you have browned it on the high setting Cooking positions You can put the grill shelf in either of the two 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 This is useful w...

Page 8: ...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 preheat it for a couple of minutes when you are cooking steak or browning food Putting food on the...

Page 9: ...lame 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 S ...

Page 10: ...with a lid Do 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 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 th...

Page 11: ...fill 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 O N A T A 5 0 G X 11 The hotplate ...

Page 12: ...reheating 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 read the instructions on the packaging When you are using the second oven to cook or reheat convenience food you should preheat the ov...

Page 13: ...ray 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 second oven Condensation Condensation may form on the cooker This is quite normal and nothing to worry about The condensation for...

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Page 15: ...t including stuffing Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking time for each kg 1 lb 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...

Page 16: ...erneath place on 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 t...

Page 17: ...ot 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 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...

Page 18: ...a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking time 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 3...

Page 19: ...oximate cooking 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 19 ...

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Page 21: ...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 evaporation Adjust flavouring at the end of the cooking time Liquid Use slightly less liquid as...

Page 22: ... hot as this may damage the finish of the parts 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 take care not to damage the spark electrodes If any food spills do occur during cooking you ...

Page 23: ...he 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 Cap to crown Place cap centrally on the top of crown enamel side up Move sideways and front to back to chec...

Page 24: ... 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 S O...

Page 25: ...every 2 3 weeks To carry out 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 d...

Page 26: ... 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 Jif DO NOT try to clean the aluminium 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 hole...

Page 27: ... 0 G X 27 For your safety The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a windo...

Page 28: ...ch fire for example 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 Height to hotplate 902mm 920mm adjust...

Page 29: ...d to replace the battery The battery is at the base of the cooker on the left hand side of the front You can see it through the slots between the oven and the plinth When you need to replace the battery open the main oven door turn the battery holder clockwise about its pivot point The battery you need is AA size When you fit the new battery make sure the positive end marked with a sign is next to...

Page 30: ...pplier can arrange this S O N A T A 5 0 G X 30 General information For your safety Do not try to disconnect the cooker 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 cooker ...

Page 31: ...ight the burners with a match until you have time to change the battery l Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply You can do this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central heating or gas fire are working l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly See instructions on page 23 Problem Food is cooking to...

Page 32: ...s l Check that you are using the correct size baking trays l If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking l All food in the second oven should be turned round Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker Check l Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning see page 22 S O N A T A 5 0 G X 32 What is wrong and why ...

Page 33: ...lem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can see when the door is opened 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 in your local...

Page 34: ...lable 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 Data badge on top rear of panel ...

Page 35: ...nimum 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 Spark generator APCO 7BG 6893 Battery 1 5 Volt AA size GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 3 3kW 11263 Btu h 3 0kW 215g h Injector Marking 138 88 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW ...

Page 36: ...OR VENTILATION This 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 ...

Page 37: ...t 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 feet fitted to the appliance will achieve a nomi...

Page 38: ... lower bracket Fix lower bracket with two fixing holes to the floor then measure the height from floor level to engagement edge on back of appliance dimension C of Fig 3b 4 Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that underside of bracket is dimension C 3mm above floor level see Fig 3b Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig 3b 4 CONNECTING TO...

Page 39: ... Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector 3 Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the appropriate burner The pressure should be either i For Natural Gas 20mbar ii For LP Gas The pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane 4 Turn off the taps disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven burner and c...

Page 40: ...urn 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 the F S D by pass rate 3 When the F S D phial has heated up it opens the F S D valve and the main gas stream flows to the burner 4 Set the oven c...

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Page 42: ...S O N A T A 5 0 G X SONATA 50GX 2 311397106 ...

Page 43: ...No OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Oven shelves 1 P C Guarantee card 1 Hotplate operation card 1 Grill pan trivet small wire 1 Grill pan small DIP 1 Detachable grill pan handle 1 Meat tin enamel 1 Grill second oven shelf 4 Burner crowns 4 Burner caps 2 Pan supports 1 Battery ...

Page 44: ...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 359033202 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...