Page 2 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; S I G 4 0 0; F o r y o u r s a f e t y
I n t r o d u c t i o n This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all thenecessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cookercomplies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the cooker properly before you u...
Page 3 - Contents
Lighting the cooker 4 The grill 7 The hotplate 10 The ovens 13 Oven cooking chart - main oven 16 - second oven 19 The electronic timer 22 Slow cooking 26 Care and cleaning 28 Installing the cooker 32 General information 34 What is wrong and why? 36 Servicing 38 Installation Instructions 40 Technical...
Page 4 - Lighting the cooker; Hotplate; T o l i g h t; : If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all; Li
Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details aboutthe plug are given on page 34. Hotplate T o l i g h t Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highestsetting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner haslit release the...
Page 5 - Grill; Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.; Second oven; Now turn the control knob to the gas; Important; : Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use; For your safety
Grill/second oven The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so youcannot use them both at the same time. Grill T o l i g h t : 1 Open the door.2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediate...
Page 7 - You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to; Heat control; The grill control has two heat settings.; Cooking positions; Most food should be cooked on; The grill
The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to varythe heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the foodyou 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 ...
Page 8 - General; When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and; Preheating; Place food which needs a gentle
General The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in themain oven. It is important that you do not swap them over. Only use theshelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in the grill/second oven. When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and store the p...
Page 9 - The grill pan and handle; The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan sothat the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is ...
Page 10 - The hotplate
The hotplate If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate controlknobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replacedcorrectly. See page 29 for more information. Heat control The hotplate control knobs turnanticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH'and then to 'LOW'. Y...
Page 11 - Put pans on the centre of the burners.
S I G 4 0 0 11 The hotplate For your safety Take care to avoid burns and scalds when youare reaching across the hotplate. Use pans with flat bases. They are more stablethan pans which are warped. Do not use pans with very heavy handles whichcause the pan to tip. Put pans on the centre of the burners...
Page 12 - Helpful hints; otp
Helpful hints 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. Ifthe flames lick round the sides of thepans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid youneed. Do not overfill pans. 3 Cover pans with a lid wheneverpossible. The food will heat up morequickly and there will be less steam inthe kitchen...
Page 13 - Heat zones; Main oven; - There are zones of heat within; When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the; Oven shelves; The shelf in the grill/second oven is; The ovens
The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth toremove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is thegas mark you have chosen. The top of theoven is slightly hotter and the lower shelfslightly cooler. The...
Page 14 - Most second oven cooking should be; Baking trays and dishes; The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should not; Shelf on base
Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelfposition 2. However when cooking a smalljoint or a deep cake you can use the shelf onthe base of the second oven to allow enoughair to circulate around the food. For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If you w...
Page 16 - Food; Oven cooking chart
Oven cooking chart - Main oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes.If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or youcan take the top tray out of the oven when the f...
Page 22 - In the following pages we explain; To set the time of day; Set the correct time by turning and; To use the minute minder; The electronic timer; Cookpot symbol
The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shownas 1400. In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read throughthem a few times until you are familiarwith the procedure. We have supplied aplastic card as a quick reference whensetting the ti...
Page 23 - Automatic control; You can only use the automatic control for the main oven.; Setting the controls for automatic use; Is the electricity supply on?
When you are using the minute minder you can make the clock show the time of day by turning the selector knob to 'manual'. The bellsymbol will stay on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At theend of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will goout. Switch off the alarm b...
Page 24 - The time shown on the chart gives an example of setting the
3 How long will the food take to cook? Turn the selector knob to'cook'. Then turn the settingknob until the length of timeyou want the food to cookshows in the display. Themaximum cooking time is10 hours. 'Auto' will show inthe display. 4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? Turn the sele...
Page 25 - Hints and tips for automatic cooking
Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking. 3 You should leave food in the oven for as short a time as po...
Page 26 - Slow cooking; Food preparation - slow cooking; J o i n t s o f m e a t a n d p o u l t r y
Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the second oven. The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularlyuseful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because thelong slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. You need to cook fo...
Page 28 - Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda orsoap powder except those recommended in this booklet. Please note: If we recommend you use hot soapy water we mean hot waterwith washing up liquid in it and not anyother cleaning product. If you own a dishwasher p...
Page 30 - The main oven; Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over.
The main oven The sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material whichhelps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the specialfinish. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. Do not put dishes too high in the oven. Ifyou do they may stick to...
Page 31 - Main oven cleaning cycle; The oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main; You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the oven in good
Main oven cleaning cycle Please note: The oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main oven. 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 tofollow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little ot...
Page 32 - Installing the cooker; Location; Insta; It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas
Installing the cooker Location 32 S I G 4 0 0 Insta llat ion For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competentperson as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use)regulations current editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations. It is important that the cooker is suitable fo...
Page 33 - Positioning; Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.; Cooker dimensions; Installation
Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves,curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at the diagram and carefully readthe instructions to make sure your cooker is fitted safely. If you are indoubt your installer will give you advice. l Do not fit any materials which may ca...
Page 34 - General information; Moving your cooker; enera
General information Moving your cooker You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when youmove the cooker. The floor covering under the cooker should besecurely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the cooker acrossit. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering. To move th...
Page 36 - What is wrong and why?; The oven, grill or hotplate will not light.; Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level.; What is wrong and why ?
What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on yourcooker before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burnerparts have been replaced correctly. S...
Page 37 - P r o b l e m; Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker.; C h e c k
P r o b l e m Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. C h e c k l Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page28 are being followed. 37 S I G 4 0 0 What is wrong and why ?
Page 38 - Service and spare parts; Make a note of this information in this space:; Servicing
Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish topurchase spare parts please contact your local Parkinson CowanService Force Centre by telephoning 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering yourpostcode area.Parkinson ...
Page 39 - er
Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan cooker orfurther information on products, you are invited to contact our CustomerCare Department by letter or telephone as follows: Customer Care Department Parkinson Cowan 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: ...
Page 41 - TECHNICAL DATA; DIMENSIONS; CONNECTIONS; HOTPLATE
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Height to hotplate 900mm (nominal) 550mm (nominal) 600mm(to front of door panel) Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 43 Minimum space above ho...
Page 42 - SECOND OVEN; GENERAL
MAIN OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) Injector Marking 108 078 Flame Supervision Device Diamond'H' GSD 213 Diamond 'H' GSD 214 Thermostat Diamond'H' 1100-147/B2 Diamond 'H' 1100-148/B2 Thermostat By-Pass Marking 69 78 SECOND OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input ...
Page 43 - LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, showerroom or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wallcabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787...
Page 44 - INSTALLATION; REQUIRED; FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET
INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: 1. Adjustment...
Page 47 - CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS; CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN; AUTOMATIC OPERATION
9. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.5) 1. Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that thethermostat is in the off position. 1a. Before setting timer read important note below. 2. Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to theclock position. 3. Set the tim...
Page 48 - CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN; GENERAL NOTE; N O T E S
12. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1. Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. Assoon as the burner is alight the button can be released. 2. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is theF.S.D. ...
Page 51 - C o n t e n t s C h e c k L i s t
C o n t e n t s C h e c k L i s t The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Oven Shelves 1 Grill / Top Oven Shelf 1 P.C. Guarantee Card 1 Grill Pan & Trivet 1 Hotplate Instruction Card 1 Timer Operation Card 4 Burner Crowns 4 Burner Caps 2 Pan Supports
Page 52 - © Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000
This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will bereplaced if the specification or appearance changes during production. Description No. Off Maker's Part Number Burner Cap - RapidBurner Cap - NormalBurner Cap - SimmerBurner Crown - Rapid - N.G.Burner Crown - Rapid - L.P....
