Parkinson Cowan Sonata 55GLX Owner'S And Installation Manual Download

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Owners handbook

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Installation instructions

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Page 1: ...Owners handbook and Installation instructions ...

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 Important Make sure you remove the sales stickers before you use this cooker 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 chil...

Page 3: ...chart main oven 15 second oven 18 Slow cooking 21 Care and cleaning 23 Installing the cooker 28 General information 30 What is wrong and why 32 Servicing 34 Installation Instructions 35 Technical data 36 Safety requirements ventilation 37 Location of appliance 38 Testing 41 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 3 Contents Page ...

Page 4: ...s may cause the flame to spread Please note If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off Make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly See page 24 for more information S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 4 Lighting the cooker For your safety If you close the lid of the cooker while any of the hotplate burners are lit the gas will go out This is becaus...

Page 5: ... If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity Second oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 1 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 to the gas mark yo...

Page 6: ...l knob to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door 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 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 6 Lighting the cooker 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 lea...

Page 7: ...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 Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan You can turn the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food You can place some dishes straight onto the grill shelf This is useful when you are ...

Page 8: ...n the shelf in the grill Turn the grill burner off before you store the pan Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using the main oven You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the main oven 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 browning food Positioning food on the ...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 7 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 ...

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 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 11 The hotplate ...

Page 12: ...ing time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or second 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 second oven to reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas...

Page 13: ...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 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 you should use in the second oven should not measure any bigger...

Page 14: ...k at 350o 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 mark Electric oven setting Temperature description 1 275o F 300o F 140o C Cool 2 300o F 150o C Cool 3 325o F 160o C Warm 4 350o F 180o C Moderate 5 375o F 190o C...

Page 15: ...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 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 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1l...

Page 16: ...ng Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking time for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding large individual 7 7 2 2 25 30 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 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 2 4 2...

Page 17: ...ce on baking tray Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs 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 open pan ...

Page 18: ...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 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Lamb 5 Shelf on base Medium Well Done 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Pork and...

Page 19: ... minutes cooking time for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas cake 8 Rich fruit 180mm 7 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 2 2 4 5 7 4 Shelf on 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 5 2 2 2 25 35 mins 30 40 mins 15 25 mins To h...

Page 20: ...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 S O N A T A 5 5 G L X Oven cooking chart 20 ...

Page 21: ...g 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 poultry over 2kg 4lb 8oz l Cook in the middle of the oven or above l Cook stuffing separately l Cook for a minimum of 6 hours l Joints of pork must only be cooked if you can ensure by using a meat the...

Page 22: ...inutes 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 retained because there is little evaporation Adjust at the end of the cooking time Liquid Reduce normal liquid quantities slightly as the...

Page 23: ...s this may damage the finish of the parts The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as Jif 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 during cooking you can place the p...

Page 24: ... force the crown on to the body Make sure that the hole in the crown is over the 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 side 2 Cap to crown Place cap centrally on the top of the crown enamel side up Move sideways and front to back to c...

Page 25: ... 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 splashing Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly S O N ...

Page 26: ...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 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 3590010...

Page 27: ...ass could fall forward 4 Using both hands gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you Lift 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 Jif DO NOT try to clean the aluminium foil which is inside the door The foil is there to keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 6 Replace the gla...

Page 28: ...eed good ventilation 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 window or ...

Page 29: ...or 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 read the cooker hood installation instructions l 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 Height to hotplate Width Depth 898mm 920mm adjuste...

Page 30: ... of the front You can see it through the slots in the plinth below the oven When you need to replace the battery pull the cooker forward and tilt it back slightly You should support the cooker with something a telephone directory would be ideal The battery you need is AA size If you have difficulty removing the battery from the holder you can push it out using something blunt like a spoon handle W...

Page 31: ...r supplier can arrange this 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 installation instructions If this is the case contact the person who installed the cooker S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 31 General information ...

Page 32: ...ructions on how to do this see page 30 You can light the burners with a match until you have time to change the battery 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 Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check l Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and ...

Page 33: ...oven roof is pushed back into position l Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions l If you are using a tin which is larger than the one we supplied be prepared to turn it round during cooking l If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking l Turn round all food in the second oven S O N A T A 5 5 G L X 33 W h a t is w ro n g a n d w h y...

Page 34: ...nature of the fault Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can see when the main oven door is opened 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 dir...

Page 35: ...r safety Natural Gas 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 ...

Page 36: ...nce 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 7BG 6893 Battery 1 5 Volt AA size GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 3 3kW 11263 Btu h 3 0kW 215g h Injector Marking 138 88 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 8kW...

Page 37: ...aining 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 100 cm is required for room volumes between 5m and 10m an air vent of 50cm is required If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside no air vent i...

Page 38: ... appliance but less than 400mm above the hotplate then a minimum space of 100mm must be maintained 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 between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance The lev...

Page 39: ...own in Fig 2 Fig 2 2 Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the hexagonal feet wheels at the front and rear of the appliance NOTE The rear wheels must only be rotated through half or whole turns 3 A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm the appliance is correctly levelled 4 Once the appliance is at the correct ...

Page 40: ...bracket to lower bracket so that underside of bracket is dimension C 3mm above floor level see Fig 3b Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig 3b Fig 3a Fig 3b 4 CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only Supply piping should not be less that R 8 Connection is made to the Rc B S P female...

Page 41: ... 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 ...

Page 42: ...pens 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 11 CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1 Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button As soon as the burner is...

Page 43: ...IPTION 2 Oven shelves 1 P C Guarantee card 1 Consumer questionnaire 1 Hotplate operation card 1 Grill pan trivet small wire 1 Grill pan small DIP 1 Detachable grill pan handle 1 Meat tin 1 Grill second oven shelf 4 Burner crowns 4 Burner caps 2 Pan supports large 1 Battery ...

Page 44: ...er 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 Customer Care P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG14 5XL Telephone 01635 525521 F...

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