Electrolux 55G Cooktop User Manual
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1. 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 properly 3 Check for ignition If a burner will not light Rn then you need to check the crown and cap positions 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 Clean the grill shelf using hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if necessary If the grill shelf is removed it must be replaced the right way up The outer wires must be curved upwards C ELECTRODE SLOTS 21 LYRIC 556G The oven The top 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 gt Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over 2 Do not put dishes too high in the oen If you do they may stick to the oven roof Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing 4 a Use a roasting tin which is just large enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing 5 PR Dry any vegetables that you are RS3 E going to roast If they are wet there will be more fat splashing 6 Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly 22 LYRIC 556 Oven cleaning cycl2. Contents Lighting the cooker The grill The hotplate The oven Oven temperature chart Oven cooking chart Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the cooker General information What is wrong and why Servicing Page 11 13 14 17 20 25 21 29 31 LYRIC 556 Lighting the cooker The ignition works by means of an electric spark system Details about the plug are given on page 27 Grill and hotplate To light 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the highest setting This is shown by a large flame symbol Press the ignition button When the burner has lit release the button O Ran a Oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9 Press the ignition button 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 LYRIC 556 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 G RAPID ER Oven Lights To use press the oven light button which is positioned on the control panel If you need to replace an oven light bulb there are instructions on page 28 Y 0 Z m N O A O SIN LYRIC 55G The grill The grill is a high speed grill The instructions below tell you how to vary
3. the heat setting and how to change the height of the trivet 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 Use the high setting 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 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 trivet in the grill pan You can turn the trivet over to TTT Suit different thicknesses of food ns You can place some dishes straight on to gril i repens oc are IT rowning the top of food such as cauliflower 228A cheese AA LYRIC 556 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 Putting food on the trivet Place food such as toast teacakes and muffins towards the centre of the trivet Place food which needs a more gentle heat such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the trivet Arrange meat meat products and fish to Suit their thi
4. 56 Baking trays and dishes Leave a gap of 13mm 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 from the oven 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 cooking Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf You may need to turn large items around during cooking 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 LYRIC 556 Oven temperature chart The chart below is intended to help you use your oven If you are using a gas oven for the first time or if a recipe says cook at 350 F or use a moderately hot oven you can use the chart to find out what gas mark to use The temperatures are only a guide they are not actual temperatures in the oven This chart cannot be used to check actual oven temperatures Gas Electric oven Temperature mark setting description 1 275 F 300 F Cool A BE 2 300 Cool PO 3 325 F Warm A A 4 350 F Moderate
5. A _ PARKINSON _ COWAN Gas cooker Owners handbook Introduction LYRIC 556G Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards This cooker complies with European Council Directive 90 396 EEC It also 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 The 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 that came with the cooker tell you how and where it can be fitted Ifthe 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 25 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 LYRIC 556
6. EEE A 5 375 F Fairly Hot 190 C 6 400 F Hot 200 C 7 425 F Hot 220 C 8 450 F Very Hot 230 C 9 500 F Very Hot 260 C Even though the temperature description is Cool please remember that the dishes will still be hot to the touch 13 GT Gas Shelf Apporoxin ate Food mark position cooking irre Poultry Chicken 5 4 20 mins per Ykg 1b and 20 mins Turkey below 4 5kg 10llbs 4 4 25 mins per Ykg 1b and 25 mins over 4 5kg 10ks 4 4or5 15 mins per kg lb and 15 mins Duck and duckling 5 4 25 mins per kg 1b Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing Thoroughly thaw 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 5 minutes cooking tine for each kg 1b Yorkshire pudding large 7 2 25 30 mins individual 7 2 15 25 mins Cakes Christrras cake 8 2 4 4 5 hours Rich mut 180nm 7 gt 2 4 2Y4 23 4hnoUrs 205nm 8S5 2 4 2Y2 23 ahours Madeira 180rm 7 4 4 1 hour Small cakes 5 2 amp 4 15 25 mins Scones 7 2 amp 4 10 20 mins Victoria Sandwich 1807 7 4 2 amp 4 20 30 mins 205nm 3 gt A 2 amp 4A 20 35 mins 91 Gas Shelf Approxin ate Food mark position cookingtine Pasties Plate tart sShortarust 6 2 25 35 mirs Fruit pie Shortcrust 6 2 25 35 mins Mince pies flan pastry 5 2 amp 4 15 25 mins To help pastry brown on the und
7. Push the outer glass upwards until the small locators at the bottom of the door come out of their holes 3 Gently pull the glass towards you while 4 pulling it slightly downwards so it clears the top trim 4 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild abrasives Do not try to clean the aluminium foil which is inside the door The foil is there to help keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 5 Replace the glass by pushing it upwards into the top trim making sure it is pushed between the rubber seals Then push it downwards to make sure the locators are in their holes If it is in the right position you will be able to feel the locators through the bottom of the door panel Baking tray and roasting tin Clean after every use using hot soapy water and a soft cloth 24 LYRIC 556 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 and the IEE Wiring Regulations 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 All gas cookers require adequate ventilation The room the cooker Is fitted in must have a good air supply that meets the Standard BS 5440 Part 2 current edition Your installer will tell you if you are not su
8. ckness and how you like them cooked Warming plates When using the cooker you can use the shelf below the grill pan to warm two plates Do not put plates on the shelf when the grill burner is turned on and the grill pan is not in place The heat from the burner will damage the plates LYRIC 556 The hotplate Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn to the left de from OFF to HIGH and then to LOW You an can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings These are shown as a large and a small A flame symbol Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different types of cooking ann I io 0 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 Sr LYRIC 55G 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 li
9. d 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 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 N E m LYRIC 556 Q Helpful hints Eu ni nn Keep flames under the base of pans Ifthe flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas Only heat the amount of liquid you need Do not overfill pans i 3 TY Cover pans with a lid whenever possible NT The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen TIE Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes and carrots Es Cut vegetables into smaller pieces This way they will cook more quickly A pressure cooker will save time and energy 10 LYRIC 556 The oven Before you use the oven you should wipe it HOTTER out with a damp cloth to remove any dust EE em eer GAS MARK Heat zones TEMPERATURE IEEE ee rT yee ww Cg o
10. d telephone 10 4565666 You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan If you don t use manufacturers original spares the normal product approval of the cooker may not be valid When you report a problem 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 G C 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 31 NOTES NOTES NOTES LYRIC55G 359047507 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 Parkinson Cowan Bordesley Green Road Birmingham B9 4UB Telephone 0121 753 1002 Fax 0121 753 1004 Customer Care 0345 125843 Drawing No 359047507 Ce
11. e 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 once a week If you do very little roasting you will only need to follow the cleaning cycle every 2 3 weeks To carry out a cleaning cycle OVEN 1 Remove the oven shelves SS 2 Set the oven to mark 5 for at TE least 30 minutes MS W Ma mins ELA 7 for 2 hours or until the oven Is presentably clean Sa Some staining will remain Mark 7 2 hrs Do not use any cleaning agents or I Scrapers on the inside of the oven Y Do not wash the special finish A nu You can replace the oven roof if you need to You may order this from your supplier When you are ordering quote part number 359001004 eo OVEN 3 Turn the temperature up to mark General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelves 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 23 LYRIC 556 You can remove the glass from the oven door if you need to 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 glass 1 Keep the oven door closed but open the storage drawer 2
12. e held in the food because there is little evaporation Adjust flavouring at the end of 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 18 LYRIC 556 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 19 LYRIC 556 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 cooker 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 cro
13. erside cook on a rretal plate or if plates are flat and have no nmundemeath place on baking tray to cook Puddings Milk puddings 2 3 2 hrs Baked sponge pudding 4 4 45 60 nirs Baked custards 3 4 50 60 mins Yeast mixtures Bread 0 45kg 1lbloaves 8 3 30 40 mins 0 90kg 2lb loaves Sr 3 30 40 mins Rolls and buns 8 2 10 20 mins Ven baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas Mark 8 before reducing to Gas Mark 6 for the remainder of the cook time Note You must soak dried beans then boil themin an open pan for 15 minutes before you add themto any dish LYRIC 556 Soups casseroles and stews O Do not cook casseroles over 3kg 6lb O Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook O Cook in the middle of the oven or above ig orita e Cut into small pieces O Dried beans must be pre soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish O Place vegetables under meat in casseroles O Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook setting Milk puddings O Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30 minutes O Drain and make the pudding in the usual way O 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 ar
14. es iw Pe et Ar xs There are zones of heat within the oven oie The temperature in the middle is the gas COOLER 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 can make use of these heat zones when you are cooking foods requiring different temperatures all at the same time If you are cooking more 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 souffles 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 wk downwards el For safety the shelf will only pull out so COLADA far If you want to remove a shelf completely es pull it forward as far as it will go raise the es 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 LYRIC 5
15. o a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house 21 General information LYRIC 556 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 cooker which must be put right Do not use a fuse with a rating higher than 3 amps Do not carry out other electrical work Unplug the cooker and tell your installer Replacing an oven light bulb You need a 25 watt small Edison screw bulb with a temperature rating of T300 Make sure the oven Is cool before you replace a bulb Unplug the cooker Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves Place palm of hand at top of lens flat against oven side Use fingers to lever lens away from housing Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left Fita new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover Replace the oven shelves Plug the cooker back into the electric supply The oven light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturers guarantee 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 Do not store anything which is hot as it will damage the plastic coating EA Itis important not to overfill the drawer Do not place any items in the drawer which will stand taller than the wire w
16. ork OLD 28 LYRIC 556 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 O f you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button 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 renew the fuse in the plug Use a 3 amp fuse If the fuse blows again there is a fault on the cooker Do not use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps Do not carry out any other electrical work Unplug the cooker and tell your installer O 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 O f only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced properly See instructions on page 21 Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check O Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf positions See page 14 Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or down to achieve the results you want Problem The oven is not cooking evenly Check O Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level O Check that the oven roof is pushed back into position O Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf po
17. re The cooker may be placed in a kitchen kitchen diner or bedsit but not in a bathroom or shower room It should not be installed in a bedsit smaller than 20m Ask your installer 25 Installation LYRIC 556 Positioning The diagram 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 O Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood curtains or paper behind the cooker WALL CABINETS __ CURTAINS 100mm 1mm O Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away O lf a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions O 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 920mm adjusted by two screw feet and two wheels Width 554mm Depth 600mm to front of door panel If your cooker cannot be fitted as shown above because your kitchen base units are too tall you must fit a height adjustment kit When the kit is fitted you can raise the height of the hotplate to 945mm You can get the kit from Parkinson Cowan When you are ordering quote part number 359079800 GC number 074 498 There is no charge for
18. sitions O f you are using a tin or tray which is larger than the one we recommend be prepared to turn it round during cooking O f you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking 29 LYRIC 556 Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part ofthe cooker Check O Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning see page 20 Problem The oven lights will not work Check O f only one of the lights does not work the bulb probably needs replacing To do this see the instructions on page 28 If both oven lights don t work there may be a fault with the electrical supply Check this by pressing the ignition button If you cannot hear Sparking there is probably a fault O First check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in tt if that works renew the fuse in the plug Use a 3 amp fuse If the fuse blows again there is a fault on the cooker Do not use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps Do not carry out further electrical work Unplug the cooker and tell your installer 30 LYRIC 556 Servicing Before you call a service engineer check through the What is wrong and why information on pages 29 and 30 If you still feel there is a problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan Customer Care Department on 0345 125843 Your telephone call will be charged at local rate Parkinson Cowan will arrange for the cooker to be serviced Customers in Ireland shoul
19. the kit 26 LYRIC 556 General information For your safety Do not block any of the cooker vents Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil Don t let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the cooker 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 and slide out the oven roof liner 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 Connecting to the electricity supply For your safety This cooker must be earthed and protected by a 3 amp fuse The plug supplied with the cooker can be fitted directly to a suitable three pin earthed socket If you have to change the fuse replace it with a 3 amp fuse which has been ASTA approved to BS 1362 Do not use the plug until you have put the fuse cover back on If the fuse cover Is lost you can get a replacement from an electrical retailer The correct replacement can be identified by marking or colour coding If you cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard if it is inserted int
20. wns 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 20 LYRIC 556 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 inthe 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 Clean regularly to remove the marks using a mild abrasive like if with a soft scourer For more Stubborn marks 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 onto the body Make sure that the hole in the crown is centrally over the PAN SUPPORT electrode Check that the two longer location pegs sit in the slots in the body When the crown is in this position let it fall freely on to the body Check that the crown can be moved slightly from side to CO CROWN EA po
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