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BEFORE USING YOUR COOKER 

 

Check that the plastic protection coating has been removed from each hotplate cover, and from the 
inside of the oven doors. This should have been done during installation but if the plastic has been left on 
it will melt on firing the cooker and cause damage to the insulated covers.  

 
The hotplate surface should be wiped with a dishcloth or similar, which has been soaked with hot water 
and a detergent liquid. Finally dry off the hotplate with an absorbent material. 
 
Nominal Heat Input  
 
The  nominal  heat  input,  based  on  the  gross  calorific  value  of  the  fuel,  is  8.8kW.  For  propane,  this 
converts to 629g/hour. 

 
The cooker is controlled by a 7 - day electronic timer and a control valve.  A by-pass valve is fitted for use 
in event of electrical power not being available. The by-pass valve should normally be in the TIMER

TIMER

TIMER

TIMER position. 

These controls are located behind the Control/Firebox Door. (Fig 3). 
 
Burner Control 
 
The control system operates as follows: 

 

• 

The knob is turned to the lighting position, depressed and the pilot ignited by the igniter. With the 
pilot alight, the knob is released and then turned to an ON

ON

ON

ON position. 

 

• 

The  temperature  of  the  oven  is controlled by  a  thermostat  located  in  the  top  oven.  The  control 
valve contains a flame failure device that shuts off gas to the burner if the pilot is extinguished for 
any reason.  

 
Detailed operation of the control is dealt with later in these instructions under the appropriate headings 
 
 

Fig. 3 - Gas Controls   

 

To Light the Pilot 

 
Open the Firebox/Control Door fully. 

 

1)  Turn control knob to PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION position (Fig. 4b). 

2)  Press the knob fully downwards and hold it in. 

3)   Press  igniter  button  fully  downwards  and  release  to  obtain  a  spark  (holding  this  button  down 

serves  no  purpose).  Repeat  until  the  pilot  lights  and  flame  can  be  seen  through  the  viewing 
glass. 

4)  Continue to hold the knob in for about 10 seconds (a slow count of 1 to 10) after the pilot ignites. 

Release Knob. 

If the pilot goes out - repeat steps 2 - 4 
 

To Light the Burner 

 

1.  Ensure that the by-pass valve is in the TIMER 

TIMER 

TIMER 

TIMER position.  

2.  With  the  electronic  timer  calling  for  heat  and  with  the  pilot  alight,  turn  control  knob  to  FULL 

FULL 

FULL 

FULL 

FLAME 

FLAME 

FLAME 

FLAME position,,,, and allow the cooker to heat up for about 45 minutes. If electrical power is not 
available turn the by-pass valve to manual position to light the burner. 

3.  Turn the control  knob  to  the  position required  to maintain  the  oven temperature -  (see "The 

Ovens" section - Page 6). 

 

To Turn the Burner Off 

 
Turn the control knob to the PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION 

PILOT IGNITION position (Fig. 4b) to leave the burner OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF and the pilot 

alight. Alternatively the burner may be controlled by the electronic timer. Turn the control knob to the OFF 

OFF 

OFF 

OFF 

position for complete shutdown (Fig. 4e).    

    

Hot Water Output 

 
The  domestic  boiler  model  produces  hot  water  whenever  the  burner  is  alight  and  the  amount  produced  is 
directly related to the oven temperature i.e. the maximum amount is produced at the highest oven temperature 
and vice versa. 

 

Oven Temperatures 

 
The approximate temperature at the various knob setting positions are as shown in the OVEN TEMPERATURE 
chart on Page 7. 

OPERATING THE BURNER 

Fig. 4

 - 

Control Valve Knob Settings 

 

Summary of Contents for GN

Page 1: ... damage cannot be covered under this guarantee See also intermittent use of your cooker below This guarantee is personal to the original purchaser and is non transferable Intermittent Use of Your Cooker In the event of intermittent use and prolonged shutdown it should be noted that in some circumstances enamel may be displaced due to ingress of damp Whilst this is rare it is most likely to occur i...

Page 2: ...OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 2 Temperature Settings Important Notes Page 2 The Programmer Your Cooker Page 3 Using the Programmer Before Using Your Cooker Page 4 Information and Advice Operating the Burner Page 5 Tips from the ESSE Kitchen The Hotplate Page 6 Guarantee The Ovens Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 The use of a gas appliance results in the production of the heat an...

Page 3: ... control knob to PILOT IGNITION PILOT IGNITION PILOT IGNITION PILOT IGNITION position Fig 4b 2 Press the knob fully downwards and hold it in 3 Press igniter button fully downwards and release to obtain a spark holding this button down serves no purpose Repeat until the pilot lights and flame can be seen through the viewing glass 4 Continue to hold the knob in for about 10 seconds a slow count of 1...

Page 4: ...efore attempting to relight the pilot flame This period of time will ensure that the safety device within the gas control has cooled and closed preventing gas flowing to the burner The hotplate must not be removed from the cooker unless the controls are at OFF and the cooker is isolated from the mains electricity supply Do not allow the cooker burner to run for prolonged periods with the top oven ...

Page 5: ...her then release the buttons and the programmer will return to pre set Fig 6 The simple instructions below are designed to help with the programming of the unit Fig 7 Setting Day and Time of Day Default Time Setting Chart The default factory settings are shown however if you wish to change these proceed as instructed below Fig 8 Setting the ON and OFF Times System Features The SET indicator must r...

Page 6: ...ange comes with a 2 year guarantee from the date of manufacture This date is located on the rear of the unit indicated by a month over a year TIPS FROM THE ESSE KITCHEN Enamel Cleaning Enamel is simply a coloured glass coating added to the metal to give a durable and hygienic finish It can be damaged by scratching or by a sudden application of cold liquids onto its surface when hot Clean with a cl...

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