Parkinson Cowan Classic U02021 User's Manual
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1. Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook Setting Milk puddings Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30 minutes Drain and make the pudding in the usual way 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 evaporation Adjust flavouring at the end of the cooking time Liquid Use slightly less liquid as there is little evaporation during cooking Milk and milk products for example cream Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling 17 CLASSIC Reheating 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 18 CLASSIC 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 machine before you wash any part of your cooker Clean your co2. an air vent of 100cm is required for room volumes between 5m and 10m8 an air vent of 50cm is required If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside no air vent is required For room volumes that exceed 11m no air vent is required If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present 31 CLASSIC LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed sitting room of volume less than 20m or in a bathroom or shower room It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below The appliance must be a minimum of 20mm from the rear wall note that this dimension is provided by the inlet elbow Shelves wall cabinets and cooker hoods must not be fitted closer than 500mm to the top of the grill canopy or within 100mm of the sides of the grill Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 200mm of the sides of the grill If fitted next to or between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between the units and the sides of the appliance The hotplate must be set to a minimum of 7mm above the adjacent units note that the levelling feet fitted to the appliance will
3. Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 8kW 3412 Btu h 6824 Btu h 6824 Btu h 9554 Btu h Injector Marking 079 104 104 130 L P Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 7kW 71 8g h 143 7 g h 143 7 g h 194 g h Injector Marking 51 72 72 83 OVEN Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 2 4kW 8189 Btu h 2 4kW 172 4g h Injector Marking 108 78 Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Diamond H GSD 100 28 Diamond H 1100126 B2 Diamond H GSD 100 30 Diamond H 1100 99 B2 Thermostat By pass Marking 69 78 GENERAL Ignition H T Spark H T Spark Spark Gap 3 4mm 3 4mm IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Current Editions Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice BS 6172 BS 5440 Part 2 and BS 6891 All British Standards must be Current Editions PROVISION FOR 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 openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well For room volumes up to 5m
4. central heating or gas fire are working f 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 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 evenly Check Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions f you are using a tin or tray which is larger than the one we recommend be prepared to turn it round during cooking f you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking 26 CLASSIC Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker Check Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning see page 19 27 CLASSIC Servicing Before you call a service engineer check through the What is Wrong and Why information on pages 26 and 27 If you still feel there is a problem you should contact the place you bought the cooker from They will arrange for it to be serviced You can get service and spares from your supplier and not direct from our factory If you don t use manufacturers original spares the B S I approval of your cooker may not be valid When you report a pr
5. 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 back of appliance dimension C of Fig 2b 4 Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that underside of bracket is dimension C 3mm above floor level Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig 2b 250 A Fig 2a 33 CLASSIC 5 CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only Supply piping should not be less than R3 8 5 8 B S P Connection is made to the Rc B S P female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig 3 Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently The hose must not get caught on the stability bracket 400 Fig 3 All dimensions in mm IMPORTANT FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST COMPLY WITH BS 669 CURRENT EDITION L P G FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS MUST BE OF A TYPE SUITABLE FOR L P G AND CAPABLE OF OPERATION UP
6. to allow heat to circulate The recontrended shelf positions give the best results Put the dishes in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking tines to suit your own tastes Itis important to check that food is piping hot before serving Gas Shelf Approximate Food mark position cooking tine Roasting m t Beef 5 4 Rare Medium Well Dore Lanb 5 4 Medium Well Dore Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium Well Dore Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins 25 mins 30 mins 30 mins 35 mins per Vg Ub and 30 mins per Vg Ub and 25 mins per Vg Ub and 30 mins per Vg Ub and 25 mins per Vg Ub and 30 mins per Vg Ub and 30 mins per kg 1b and 35 mins IISSV19 T Food Poultry Chicken Turkey below 4 5kg 10lbs Over 4 5kg 10 Iks Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry Gas Shelf Approxinete mark position cooking tinme 5 4 20 mins per 12kg 1b and 20 nirs 4 4 25 mins per 12kg 1b and 25 nirs 4 4or5 15 mins per 42kg 1b and 15 nirs 5 4 25 mins per 12kg 1b Cook as above but calculate weight induding stuffing Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The tines given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven If you cover the food with foil or a lid you should allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each Y2kg 1b Yorkshire pudding large indvidual Cakes Christmes cake 8 Rich fruit 180mm 7 20nm 8 M
7. 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 lid of the battery holder You can light the burners with a match until you have time to change the battery 24 CLASSIC Storage The compartment below the oven is useful for storing baking 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 25 CLASSIC What is wrong and why We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer Problem The oven grill or hotplate will not light Check f you cannot hear any sparking or the sparking is slow when you press the ignition button it may not be enough to light the cooker You will probably need to replace the battery For instructions on how to do this see page 24 You can light the burners with a match until you have time to change the battery 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
8. CE NS PARKINSON COWAN a CLASSIC Gas Cooker Owners handbook an Installation instructions Introductior CLASSIC Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90 396 EEC Italso carries the C E mark It is important that you understand how to use and care for the cooker properly before you use it for the first time We have written this booklet with your safety in mind Read the booklet thoroughly before you use the cooker Keep the booklet in a Safe place so that anyone who uses the cooker can read it Pass the booklet on with the cooker if you give or sell it to someone else For your safety This cooker is designed for domestic use to cook food You must not use it for any other purpose It is not designed for commercial use Keep children babies and toddlers away from the cooker at all times The installation instructions tell you how and where it can be fitted If the cooker is already installed you must make sure that all instructions have been followed If you are in any doubt ask a registered person More details on installation on page 22 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 CLAS
9. RAL NOTE Instruct the user on how to use the appliance and its ignition system Refer the user to the wording in the inside cover which gives advice on the safe operation of the appliance 35 CLASSIC 311387608 Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include No OFF e N A A YP PY PY PP N DESCRIPTION Oven shelves Hotplate operation card Single handle grill pan small Grill pan trivet small wire Grill pan shelf small Green screw pack Burner crowns Burner caps Pan supports Battery This handbook was correct on the date it was printed But this handbook will be replaced if the specification or appearance change as the cooker is improved No Maker s Part Description Off Number Burner Cap Rapid 1 354000610 Burner Cap Normal 2 354000609 Burner Cap Simmer 1 354000608 Burner Crown Rapid N G 1 359039100 Burner Crown Rapid L P G 1 337000302 Burner Crown Normal 2 337000402 Burner Crown Simmer 1 337000502 Pan Support 2 359033202 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BS approval of the product Parkinson Cowan Customer Care P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG14 5XL Telephone 01635 525542 Fax 01635 42970 Drawing No 311387608 CE
10. SIC Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The oven Oven cooking chart Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why Servicing Installation Instructions Technical data Safety requirements ventilation Location of appliance installation Testing Page 11 13 16 19 22 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 34 CLASSIC Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of a battery Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 24 Grill and hotplate To light 1 Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol highest setting and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button a uD mm Warning If the ignition button 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 onlv be small flames at first CA VEN 2 7 wog S gt F oS Ho w 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 CLASSIC 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 oven F i CLASSIC The grill The
11. TO 50MBAR AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE BAND OR LABEL NOTE ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS CAN BE USED IN THREADED GAS CONNECTIONS DO NOT USE P T F E TAPE FITTING THE BATTERY The battery holder is located at the front left hand side of the bottom storage compartment see Fig 4 Open bottom compartment flap to gain access to the battery holder From inside the bottom compartment lift the battery holder lid and fit the 1 5 volt battery see Fig 4 ensuring it is fitted as indicated by the symbols on the battery holder After fitting battery close lid of holder PRESSURE TESTING The oven injector is used 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 taking care not to strain the F S D phial Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector 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 Turn off the taps disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven bur
12. achieve a nominal height to hotplate level of 907mm 5 13mm Base units not meeting the above conditions 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 or be fitted aboard any boat yacht or other vessel 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 The grill pan requires assembly before use see Fig 1 NOTE Taptite screws are used to secure the handle These are thread forming screws and sufficient pressure must be applied to allow the screws to produce a thread in the plunged holes 2 GRILL ASSEMBLY The two splashplate screws marked A see Fig 1a should be screwed into the back of the appliance about halfway in Engage the keyhole slots in the splashback behind the two screws taking care not to trap the H T wire see Fig 1b Grill Pan Handle Assembly Insert the four splashplate screws marked B see Fig 1b Assemble grill pan see Fig 1 Tighten 6 off splashplate screws see Fig 1b and secure two screws provided Connect the grill supply union at the back of the appliance and pull the grill H T lead through the opening in the splashplate Feed lead through the hole in the top right hand side of the splashplate and con
13. ad such as Brillo If you use any oven cleaners they must have the Vitreous Enamel Development Council VEDC seal of approval Follow the instructions on the cleaning agent and protect the oven burner with aluminium foil to prevent it becoming blocked General Clean the oven shelves and the oven door while they are still slightly warm This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills Wipe with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives 21 Installation CLASSIC Installing the cooker For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation amp Use regulations current editions It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply Your installer should check the data badge Ensure that a stability bracket is fitted Location For your safety The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which itis 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 window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present For further details see page 31 22 CLASSIC Positioning The diagr
14. adeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 205nm 8 7 2 25 30 mirs 7 2 15 25 mins 2 4 4 5 hours 2 4 27 4212 hours 2 4 2227 4 hours 4 4 1 hour 5 1 amp 3 15 25 mins 7 1 amp 3 10 20 nirs 4 2 amp 4 20 30 nirs 4 2 amp 4 20 35 mirs IISSV19 ST Gas Shelf Approxinete Food mark position cooking tine Pasties Plate tart shortcrust 6 1 25 35 nirs Fruit pie Shortcrust 6 1 25 35 mins Mince pies flan pastry 5 1 amp 3 15 25 mins To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or if plates are flat and have no imundemeath place on baking tray to cook Puddings Milk puddings 2 3 2 hs Baked sponge pudding 4 4 45 60 mins Baked custards 3 4 50 60 nirs Yeast Mixtures Bread 0 45kg 1b loaves 8 3 30 40 mins O 90kg 2lb loaves 8 3 30 40 nirs Rolls and buns 8 2 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 tine Note You must soak dried beans then boil themin an open pan for 15 minutes before you add themto any dish IISSV19 CLASSIC Slow cooking The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven Itis 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 the oven down to the slow cook setting This makes sure
15. am shows how close to the cooker cupboards shelves curtains and so on can be fitted Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your cooker 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 behind the cooker WALL CABINETS _ _ CURTAINS Li Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away f a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions 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 1457mm 1475mm Height to hotplate 902mm 920mm adjusted by four screw feet Width 498mm Depth 600mm to front of door panel 23 CLASSIC General information Moving your cooker You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the cooker The floor covering under the cooker should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the cooker across it Alternatively you could remove the floor covering To move the cooker open the oven door Raise the cooker off its front feet by lifting from inside the oven Pull the cooker forward When you replace the cooker push it back to the stop and make sure there is the same gap at each rear corner The battery The battery for the ignition will
16. cooking Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf You may need to turn large items around during cooking Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal additional 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 use a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil be prepared to allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each 1 2kg 11b 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 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 that food which contains a lot of moisture for example casseroles are covered If you do notice any condensation wipe it up straight away 12 el Oven cooking chart These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre heated for 20 minutes If you are cooking nore than one tray of similar items for exantple 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 higher shelf to finish cooking Alweys leave at least one shelf position between shelves
17. e than one tray of similar items for example cakes or biscuits swap the trays during cooking or you can remove the top tray when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher 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 souffl s 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 Shelves You can slot the oven shelves in any of five positions Positions are counted from the top downwards For safety the shelf will only pull out so far If you want to remove a shelf completely pull it forward as far as it will go raise the front edge and lift it out To put the shelf into a different position keep the front edge raised slot the shelf on to the runner lower the front edge and slide the shelf in 11 CLASSIC Baking trays and dishes Leave a gap of 13mm 1 2 between all dishes and the sides of the oven so the heat can circulate properly Do not push dishes too far back as food will burn if it overhangs the burner flames For the best results we recommend that you use a baking tray which is 310mm 12 square If you use a tray or tin which is larger than this you may need to turn it around during
18. 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 Heat control The grill control gives two heat settings The control knob turns to the left from OFF to HIGH and then to LOW The high Setting should be used for fast cooking such as toast Use the low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after it has been browned on the high setting Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan The grid can be turned 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 of food such as cauliflower cheese SLL ft i 2 ULL TE it g TILL LL aa CLASSIC 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 when 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 yo
19. nect on to the grill electrode see Fig 1b Connect grill H T lead to grill electrode CLASSIC 3 LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and rear are provided on the base of the appliance Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm that the appliance is correctly levelled Grill Levelling After the cooker has been levelled it may be found necessary to adjust the level of the grill head and this can be done in the following manner A spirit level should be used on top of the grill canopy and adjustment for side to side and front to rear levelling carried out by adjusting the upper grill burner fixing nuts at the rear of the appliance 4 FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket SK 4729 A is fitted and is available from your supplier see Important Safety Requirements Page 31 These instructions 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 2a This is the centre line of the fixing bracket 3 Draw a line 100mm from
20. ner and cover ensuring that the F S D phial is correctly located into the bracket on the burner Check operation of oven 34 CLASSIC 8 CHECKING THE GRILL Remove the protective film from the grill pan shelf Fit the grill pan shelf to the splashplate canopy 4 screws Place the grill pan containing the grid on to the grill pan shelf Light the grill burner by turning the tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released If the ignition of the grill fails ensure the grill H T wire is fitted to the generator see Section 2 9 CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns caps and pan supports ensuring that they are correctly seated Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning each hotplate tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released 10 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1 Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and press the ignition button As soon as the burner is alight 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 go out GENE
21. oblem to your supplier try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can See inside the storage compartment 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 telephone directory under Gas 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number inside the Storage compartment Data badge on top rear of panel 29 CLASSIC TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above grill Minimum distance from rear wall Weight of appliance CONNECTIONS Gas Electric IGNITION Spark Generator Battery GRILL Heat Input Injector Marking Height Width Depth 1462mm nominal 498mm 600mm from elbow to front of door panel 907mm nominal see important note Location of the Appliance see Page 32 2mm minimum 600mm clearance Nominal 100mm each side of appliance 500mm 20mm 50 0kg Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Re 2 B S P female None APCO 6BG6893 1 5 volt AA size Natural Gas L P Gas 3 3kW 11263 Btu h 3 55kW 255g h 138 95 30 CLASSIC HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F
22. ok 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 affect the performance of the burner Before you use the Wok make sure that the collar is stable on the pan supports Always follow the instructions that come with the Wok The hotplate oi CLASSIC Helpful hints Keep flames under the base of pans If the flames lick round the Sides of the pans you are wasting gas Only heat the amount of liquid you need Do not overfill pans Cover pans with a lid whenever possible The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes and carrots Cut vegetables into smaller pieces This way they will cook more quickly A pressure cooker will save time and energy 10 LL CLASSIC The oven Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to remove any dust Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven The temperature in the middle is the gas HOTTER mark you have chosen The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf GAS MARK Slightly cooler The base of the oven is quite eee a lot cooler You can make use of these heat zones when you are cooking foods requiring different temperatures all at the Same time If you are cooking mor
23. oker regularly using a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water Rinse and polish it dry using a soft cloth When you remove parts of your cooker for cleaning do not plunge them into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of the parts The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as if 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 can place the pan on another burner to finish cooking Then you can remove the dirty parts and clean them before the spill burns on 19 CLASSIC You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots in the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad such as Brillo If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will stay reasonably clean However the surface will dull with time Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan supports To clean the pan supports regularly remove the marks using a mild abrasive like J if with a soft scourer For more stubborn ma
24. rks you can use a soap filled pad such as Brillo After cleaning the cooker 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 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 check the cap is fitted ELECTRODE properly SLOTS 3 Check for ignition If a burner will not light then you need to check the crown and cap positions PAN SUPPORT BODY 20 CLASSIC The grill 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 The grill shelf and support may be removed for cleaning Clean regularly with hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if necessary When you want to replace them make sure both the shelf and support are fitted as Zz shown in the diagrams OO Pi 7 af The oven The inside of the oven is finished in vitreous enamel You should clean the oven regularly using hot soapy water and mild abrasives or a soap filled p
25. that the temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking Ca S a Mark 6 Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low Cover all food during cooking to prevent it 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 Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb Do not cook poultry over 2kg 4lb 802 Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above Cook stuffing separately Cook for at least 6 hours Only cook joints of Pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that the temperature inside the joint is at least 88 C For good air circulation always stand joints on a rack in the roasting tin or casserole Thaw all frozen meat and poultry before you cook it Prime cuts of meat do not benefit from slow cooking Cut off unwanted fat and skin unless it is browned first Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook Setting 16 CLASSIC Soups casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 3 kg 6lb Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook Cook in the middle of the oven or above ps ihren Cutinto small pieces Dried beans must be pre soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish Place vegetables under meat in casseroles
26. u like them cooked CLASSIC The hotplate Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn to the left from OF F to HIGH 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 soups and stews a a oO rere eR 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 CLASSIC 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 accidentally knocked Take extra care when you are deep fat frying Do not cover the pan 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 W
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