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5. 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 WHEN INLET GAS PIPE IS FITTED TO RESET VALVE  I.E.:  DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT
TAPE.

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.
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 TO 50 mbar AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE, BAND
OR LABEL.

5. 

FITTING THE BATTERY

1.

The battery holder is located on the left hand side of the
front plinth and can be viewed through a slot between the
oven and the plinth.

2. 

To gain access to the battery, open the main oven door,
rotate the battery holder clockwise (90°).

3.

Fit the new battery ensuring positive (+) terminal is next to
the (+) sign on the battery holder. See Fig.4.

4.

Return the battery to its original position by rotating it
anti-clockwise.

6.   PRESSURE TESTING

1

The oven injector is used as a 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
burner off injector, whilst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F.S.D. phial.

2.

Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector.

3.

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.

4.

Turn off the taps, disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven burner and cover, ensuring that the
F.S.D. phial is correctly located into the bracket on the burner.

5.

Check operation of oven.

S I G  4 0 1

40

400

650

Fig.3

250

225

Fig.4

Summary of Contents for SIG 401

Page 1: ...SIG 401...

Page 2: ...e 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 Do not remove the rating plate from...

Page 3: ...ven 16 second oven 19 Slow cooking 22 Care and cleaning 24 Installing the cooker 28 General information 30 What is wrong and why 32 Servicing 34 Installation Instructions 35 Technical Data 36 Safety r...

Page 4: ...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 left gas mark 1 and...

Page 5: ...ner is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door Important Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use the second oven Main oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob an...

Page 6: ...the off position This is shown by a large dot S I G 4 0 1 6 For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the cooker When you are turning off a burner do not...

Page 7: ...w setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after you have browned it on the high setting Cooking positions You can put the grill shelf in either of the two positions Most food should be cooked on...

Page 8: ...k or browning food Putting food on the grid Place food such as toast tea cakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid Place food which needs a gentle heat such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards th...

Page 9: ...pan Ensure the handle is correctly located It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the gril...

Page 10: ...ame 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 cookin...

Page 11: ...ve 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...

Page 12: ...verfill 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...

Page 13: ...e Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for casseroling and so on Preheat the oven for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food such as Yorkshire puddings souffl s and yea...

Page 14: ...tray which should be used in the second oven should measure no 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 n...

Page 15: ...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 extra 10 15 minutes for each 1 2kg...

Page 16: ...shes 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 th...

Page 17: ...horoughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each k g 1lb...

Page 18: ...ce 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...

Page 19: ...g 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 Shelf on base Rare Medium Well Done 2...

Page 20: ...r a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each k g 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...

Page 21: ...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 t...

Page 22: ...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 l Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb l Do not cook p...

Page 23: ...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 w...

Page 24: ...brass plated handles it is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINISH The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using...

Page 25: ...o 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 posi...

Page 26: ...r 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...

Page 27: ...3 weeks To carry out a cleaning cycle 1 Remove the oven shelves 2 Set the 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...

Page 28: ...ur 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 hol...

Page 29: ...catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the cooker l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away l If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instruct...

Page 30: ...need to replace the battery The battery is at the base of the cooker on the left hand side of the front You can see it through the slots between the oven and the plinth When you need to replace the ba...

Page 31: ...Your supplier can arrange this S I G 4 0 1 31 For your safety Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection as described in the install...

Page 32: ...l 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 l If only the hotplate burners wi...

Page 33: ...is pushed back into position l Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions l Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays l If you are cooking a large item...

Page 34: ...problem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can see when the door is opened Make a note of this information in this space Name Serial...

Page 35: ...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 Safet...

Page 36: ...istance from rear wall 5mm spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric None IGNITION Spark generator APCO 7...

Page 37: ...ance 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...

Page 38: ...ntained between the sides of the unit and the appliance see Fig 1b Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate If fitted next to or betwee...

Page 39: ...uld 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 applian...

Page 40: ...access to the battery open the main oven door rotate the battery holder clockwise 90 3 Fit the new battery ensuring positive terminal is next to the sign on the battery holder See Fig 4 4 Return the b...

Page 41: ...ich 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 t...

Page 42: ...S I G 4 0 1 SIG401 311518301...

Page 43: ...his pack include No OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Oven shelves 1 P C Guarantee card 1 Hotplate operation card 1 Grill pan grid 1 Grill pan 1 Detachable grill pan handle 1 Grill second oven shelf 4 Burner crowns 4...

Page 44: ...it was printed But this handbook will be replaced if the specification or appearance change as the cooker is improved Parkinson Cowan Customer Care 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Telephon...

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