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Page 2: ...ething is wrong RATING PLATE This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models Where applicable Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee For your safety This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external t...

Page 3: ...oven 15 top oven 18 Slow cooking 21 Care and cleaning 23 Installing the appliance 28 General information 30 What is wrong and why 32 Servicing 34 Installation Instructions 36 Technical Data 37 Safety requirements ventilation 38 Location of appliance installation 39 Testing 42 L Y R I C 5 5 G X 3 Contents ...

Page 4: ... and turn to the large flame symbol highest setting and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button Warning If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread L Y R I C 5 5 G X 4 For your safety Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill fires Lighting the appliance ...

Page 5: ...nt 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door 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 back to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 ...

Page 6: ...sition This is shown by a large dot L Y R I C 5 5 G X 6 For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the appliance When you are turning off a burner do not leave the appliance until the flame has gone out Lighting the cooker MAIN OVEN ...

Page 7: ...er heats up this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance Heat control The grill control has 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 you have browned it on the high setting Grill pan The pan is designed so that you can pull it f...

Page 8: ...king steak or browning food Putting food on the trivet Place food such as toast tea cakes and muffins towards the centre of the trivet Place food which needs a gentle heat such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the trivet Arrange meat meat products and fish to suit their thicknesses and how you like them cooked Warming plates When using the appliance you can use the shelf below the gri...

Page 9: ... 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 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 ...

Page 10: ...ith 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 the...

Page 11: ...rfill 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 L Y R I C 5 5 G X 11 The hotplate ...

Page 12: ... during the cooking time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or top oven for casseroling and so on Preheat the ovens 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 top oven to cook or reheat convenience food you ...

Page 13: ...the main 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 The size of tray which should be used in the top oven should measure not 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 lar...

Page 14: ...utes for each 1 2kg 1lb 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 appliance 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...

Page 15: ...es in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot 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 4 Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1 l...

Page 16: ...aw 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 10 15 minutes cooking time for each kg 1lb 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 4 5 7 ...

Page 17: ... 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 Note When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an ope...

Page 18: ...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 oven 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 oven base Medium Well Done 25 mins per kg 1 lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1 lb and 30 mins Pork and Veal 5 Shelf on o...

Page 19: ...d allow an extra 10 15 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 oven base Shelf on oven base 2 2 2 3 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...

Page 20: ...ime 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 L Y R I C 5 5 G X Oven cooking chart ...

Page 21: ...n uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Food preparation slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry l Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb l Do not cook poultry over 2 kg 4lb 8oz l Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above l Cook stuffing separately l Cook for at least 6 hours l Only cook joints of pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that th...

Page 22: ...he pudding in the usual way l 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 Alternatively 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 en...

Page 23: ...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 You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives Make sure t...

Page 24: ... Move sideways and front to back to check the cap is properly fitted 3 Check for ignition If a burner will not light then you need to check the crown and cap positions 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 natu...

Page 25: ...al 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 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...

Page 26: ...he 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 You can replace the oven roof if you need to You may order this from your supplier When you are ordering quote part number 359001018 General Clea...

Page 27: ... hands gently tilt the top of the door glass 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 Cif DO NOT try to clean the foil which is inside the door The foil is there to help keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and ge...

Page 28: ...I C 5 5 G X 28 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 ...

Page 29: ... any materials which may catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away l We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the appliance meet British Standards Your installer will give you advice if you are not sure Appliance dimensions Height to hotplate 900mm 920mm adjusted by four screw feet Width 554mm Depth 600...

Page 30: ... 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 into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house ...

Page 31: ...ce and tell your installer Replacing the oven light bulb You need a 25 Watt small Edison screw with a temperature rating of T300 l Make sure the appliance is cool before you replace a bulb l Unplug the appliance l Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves l Pull the glass bulb cover towards you and then pull it off l Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left l Fit a new bulb and then replace...

Page 32: ...er 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 24 Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check l Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf positions See pages 15 20 Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or down to ...

Page 33: ...sitions l Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays see page 13 l If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking l To suit your own tastes you may prefer to turn some foods round when cooking in the top oven Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the appliance Check l Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning see page ...

Page 34: ...hould telephone 01 4090755 Before you call an engineer check through the information under the heading What is wrong and why When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your appliance s full name model and serial number Make a note of this information in this space Name Model Number Serial Number P N C Number L Y R I C 5 5 G X 34 Servicing In guarantee customers s...

Page 35: ...ining purposes 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 L Y R I C 5 5 G X 35 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent qualified person Do not try to repair or alter modify the appliance y...

Page 36: ...as and L P Gas versions of this appliance are available 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 on front frame Rating Plate on top rear of panel ...

Page 37: ...f appliance 72 6kg CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric 230V 240V a c 50Hz mains 3 core cable and moulded plug fuse to 3 amp GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 3 0kW 10236 Btu h 2 75kW 197 5g h Injector Marking 120 080 Cone Height Not applicable as flame burns on surface of gauze HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW ...

Page 38: ...e 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 an air vent of 100cm is requi...

Page 39: ...hotplate L P G cookers MUST NOT be installed below ground level i e in a basement or 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 oven pack which is located in the oven compartment The grill p...

Page 40: ...d 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 277mm 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 the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 2a and remove appliance from its position Mark off d...

Page 41: ...A C 50 Hz supply It is supplied with 2 metres of 5 amp 3 core cable incorporating a moulded 13 amp rated plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse which can be plugged directly into the nearest suitable socket Ensure the plug is accessible to the user If this is not long enough the supply cable can either be i Replaced totally by a longer cable at least 0 75mm2 nominal cross sectional area 24 0 2mm ii Extende...

Page 42: ...he appliance 7 PRESSURE TESTING 1 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 injec...

Page 43: ...ate 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 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 5 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 6 Turn off the control and check that the oven flames go out 11 CHECKING THE T...

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Page 46: ...46 LYRIC 55GX 2 311397411 N O T E S ...

Page 47: ...FF DESCRIPTION 1 Top Oven Shelf with Baffle 2 Main Oven Shelves 1 Guarantee Card 1 Servery Shelf Large 1 Twin Handled Grill Pan Large 1 Servery Runner R H 1 Servery Runner L H 1 Grill Pan grid Large 1 Yellow Screw Pack 4 Burner Crowns 4 Burner Caps 2 Pan Supports 47 ...

Page 48: ...No Off Maker s Part Number Burner Cap Rapid Burner Cap Normal Burner 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 359033302 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product PARKINSON COWAN 55 77 HIGH...

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