Parkinson Cowan SIG 554 manual

SIG 554 Operating and Installation Instructions[...]

Introduction This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this boo[...]

Lighting the appliance 4 The grill 7 The hotplate 10 The ovens 13 Oven cooking chart - main oven 16 - second oven 19 The electronic minute minder 22 Slow cooking 24 Care and cleaning 26 Installing the appliance 32 General information 34 What is wrong and why? 36 Servicing 38 Installation Instructions 40 Technical Data 41 Safety requirements/ventila[...]

Lighting the appliance The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 34. Hotplate To light 1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the bu[...]

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 Open the door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the highest setting. This is shown by a large flame symbol. Press the ignition button. When the burner has lit release the button. 3 Le[...]

Main oven To light: 1 Set the time of day on the clock. See page 22 2 Open the oven door. 3 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. After a few seconds the oven will light automatically and the oven light will illuminate. 4 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want. 5 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 6 Close t[...]

The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly. You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food. Prior to using the grill We suggest th[...]

Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf (Position 2). Positions are counted from the top downwards. 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 when you are browning the top[...]

The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to remove [...]

The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 27 for more information. Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH&[...]

11 S I G 5 5 4 The hotplate For your safety Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. Put pans on the centre of the burners. Position pan handles so they cannot be accide[...]

Helpful hints 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not 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 t[...]

The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You c[...]

Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food. For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If you want to remove a shelf completely, pull it forw[...]

Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing. It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the 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 [...]

Oven cooking chart - Main oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or you can take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the hig[...]

Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry 5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Cook as above but calculate weight includin[...]

Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 6 6 5 2 2 2 & 4 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate,or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath, place on baking tray. Puddings: Milk puddi[...]

Oven cooking chart - Second oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf and turn food round during the cooking time. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes. It is important[...]

Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Duck and duckling 5 5 Shelf on base 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb). Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated [...]

Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 6 6 5 2 2 2 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath, place on baking tray. Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Puddings: Milk pudding Bake[...]

THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER Button 1 = ( - ) Decrease control and minute minder setting button Button 2 = (+) Increase control ( ) Bell Symbol The electronic minute minder can also be used to show the time of day. Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to use the minute min[...]

2) TO USE THE MINUTE MINDER The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. To set press button (1) and the display will read 0.00, See Fig 5. Release button (1) and press and hold button (2). The display will count up in one minute intervals until the interval to be timed is reached, e[...]

Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the second oven. The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn [...]

Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tinfoil. Vegetables Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. [...]

Care and cleaning Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap powder except those recommended in this booklet. Please note: If we recommend you use hot soapy water we mean hot water with washing up liquid in it and not any other cleaning product. If you own a dishwasher please read the operating instructions for the m[...]

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 to clean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes. If any food spills during c[...]

The grill Do not clean the grill burner itself. The burner is designed to be self cleaning. Cleaning the grill may cause the holes in the burner to become blocked preventing it from operating correctly. Please note that due to the nature of stainless steel the grill burner may tarnish through use over a period of time. This is quite normal and is n[...]

The main oven The sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. Do not put dishes too high in the oven. If you do they may stick to the oven roof. Cover your roasting tins with f[...]

Main oven cleaning cycle Please note: The oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main oven. You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should follow the cleaning cycle o[...]

Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass. You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to. Note: For top oven door it is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut. To remove the outer glass 1 Open the door so you can get at the two cross head screws on t[...]

Cleaning The Door Glass Installing the appliance Location 32 S I G 5 5 4 Installation For your safety This appliance 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[...]

Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice. Do not fit any materials which may catch fire, for example wood or curtains behi[...]

General information Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering. To move the appliance open the second oven do[...]

If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the appliance which must be put right. Do not use a fuse with a rating higher t[...]

What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. See instructions on page 27. If you cannot hear [...]

Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the appliance. Check Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 26 are being followed. Problem The oven light will not work. Check If the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb. To do this see instructions on page 35. Check there is not a fault with the elec[...]

Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force [...]

Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan appliance or further information on products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows: Customer Care Department Parkinson Cowan 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 950950 * * calls to this number may be [...]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame. Rating Plate on top rear of panel. Please note that the handle and lid may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. 40 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 av[...]

TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Height to hotplate 900mm (nominal) 600mm (nominal) 600mm (to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 43. Minimum space above hotplate 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitt[...]

MAIN OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) Injector Marking 108 07 8 Thermostat By-Pass Marking 69 78 SECOND OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) Injector Marking 108 07 8 Dual Control By-pass 0.53kW (1808 Btu/h) 0.62kW (445 g/h) GENERAL Ignition H. T. Spark Spark Gap 3-4mm GAS C[...]

LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm [...]

INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: 1. Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by[...]

4. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less that R³/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. NOTE: ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS TO BE USED[...]

If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.4a). Connect the wires as follows: BROWN to the Live Terminal. BLUE to the Neutral Terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead which you fit may not correspond with the coloured markings ident[...]

9. CHECKING LID SHUT-OFF DEVICE 1. Lift the lid. 2. Turn one hotplate burner tap to its full on position and push the ignition button. 3. Close lid. There should now be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out. 4. Turn off the hotplate tap and lift the lid. The gas supply should now be restored to the hotplate. When the tap is turne[...]

14. MINUTE MINDER OPERATION The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. To set press button (1) and the display will read 0.00. Release button (1) and press and hold button (2). The display will count up in one minute intervals until the interval to be timed is reached, eg 30 minute[...]

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Contents Check List Note: If you require replacements of the item listed below please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number. The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Main Oven shelves 1 Guarantee card 1 Grill pan grid (small wire) (311419801) 1 Grill pan (small) DIP (311409401) 1 Detachable [...]

IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date it was printed, but will be superseded if specification or appearance are changed. Description No. Off Maker's Part Number Burner Cap - R[...]