RHG50M Owners handbook and Installation instructions
n RHG50M c oit Introduction nI t or d u This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It also carries the C.E. mark. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the cooker properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this booklet with your safety in mind. Read the booklet thoroughly before you use the cooker.
RHG50M st n et n Page Contents Lighting the cooker 4 The grill 6 The hotplate 8 The oven 11 Oven cooking chart 13 Slow cooking 16 Care and cleaning 19 Installing the cooker 23 General information 25 What is wrong and why? 27 Servicing 29 Installation Instructions 31 Technical data 32 Safety requirements/ventilation 33 Location of appliance/installation 34 Testing 36 3 C o
Lighting the cooker RHG50M Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 25. Grill and hotplate To light: 1 Push in the control knob 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.
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. 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 leave the cooker until the flame has gone out.
lil RHG50M r T h e g The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food you 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 food. For your safety Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill fires. Heat control The grill control gives two heat settings.
lli RHG50M g r e Preheating h 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 when browning food. Positioning food on the grid Place food such as toast, teacakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid. Place food which needs a more gentle heat such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the grid. Arrange meat, meat products and fish to suit their thickness and how you like them cooked.
RHG50M pt al te The hotplate T h e h o Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and 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.
RHG50M la et For your Safety h o pt h e 1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. 2 Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. 3 Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. 4 Put pans on the centre of the burners. 5 Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally knocked. 6 Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do not cover the pan with a lid. Do not leave a pan unattended.
RHG50M et la pt o h e Helpful hints h T 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill 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.
RHG50M v e n o The oven Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat zones when you are cooking foods requiring different temperatures all at the same time.
RHG50M n o v e Baking trays and dishes h e T For your safety Never place cooking dishes, trays and so on over the oven burner. This will damage the cooker as well as the ovenware and possibly the floor covering underneath the cooker. Leave 13mm (½")(½") between Leavea agap gapof of 13mm allbetween dishes all anddishes the sides of the oven and the sides so the heat can circulate properly. of the oven so the heat can circulate properly.
5 5 5 Beef Lamb Pork and Veal Roasting meat: 4 4 4 Shelf position Medium: Well Done: Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium: Well Done: Approximate cooking time Oven cooking chart 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 35 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. 20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry 4 4 4 or 5 4 5 4 4 5 Approximate cooking time Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.
Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 6 6 5 Gas mark 1 1 1&3 Shelf position 25-35 mins. 25-35 mins. 15-25 mins. Approximate cooking time 15 Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns Yeast Mixtures: 8* 8* 8* 2 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 30-40 mins. 30-40 mins. 10-20 mins. 2 hrs. 45-60 mins. 50-60 mins. Oven cooking chart * When baking bread cook at Gas mark 8 for 10 minutes before reducing to Gas mark 6 for the remainder of the cook time.
RHG50M o k ni g Slow cooking S ol w oc The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn the oven down to the slow cook setting. This makes sure that the temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking.
RHG50M Soups, casseroles and stews o k ni g l l l Do not cook casseroles over 3 kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Vegetables l l l l Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook setting.
RHG50M k ni g Reheating w Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave. Only reheat food once.
RHG50M n ni g a Care and cleaning le c d n a For your safety 1 For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas cooker clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. 2 Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. But be careful as parts of the appliance will be hot. Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap powder except those recommended in this booklet.
g RHG50M a You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots in the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials. Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water. You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will stay reasonably clean. However the surface will dull with time.
RHG50M n in g a The oven The inside of the oven is finished in vitreous enamel. You should clean the oven regularly using hot soapy water and mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you use any oven cleaners they must have the Vitreous Enamel Development Council (VEDC) seal of approval. Follow the instructions on the cleaning agent and protect the oven burner with aluminium foil to prevent it becoming blocked. 1 Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over.
RHG50M g a n ni General C a er a n d c le Clean the oven shelves and the oven door while they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills. Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives.
RHG50M Installing the cooker lal oit n s at nI For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) regulations current editions. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supply. Your installer should check the data badge. Ensure that a stability bracket is fitted. Location 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.
RHG50M lal oit n Positioning nI s at The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your cooker is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice. Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the cooker. l l l l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
RHG50M General information a iot n of mr inl For your safety Do not block any of the cooker vents. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Don't let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the cooker. Moving your cooker You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the cooker. The floor covering under the cooker should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the cooker across it.
RHG50M a oit n Storage of mr The compartment below the oven is useful for storing baking trays, cake tins and so on. Do not store anything in this compartment which may catch fire.
RHG50M h ?y w What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. g a n d w or n si Problem a t The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l l l If you cannot hear any sparking or the sparking is slow when you press the ignition button it may not be enough to light the cooker. You will probably need to replace the battery. For instructions on how to do this see page 25.
?y w h RHG50M Problem g Check n d Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. a l si w or n Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning (see page 19).
RHG50M Service and spare parts vr ci ni g In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Parkinson Cowan Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929929 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your postcode area.
Servicing RHG50M For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the cooker yourself as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your cooker has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number inside the storage compartment. Data badge on top rear of panel. Please note that the handle may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. For your 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.
RHG50M TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Height Width 1462mm (nominal) 498mm Depth 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) Height to hotplate 907mm nominal see important note 'Location of the Appliance' (see Page 34). Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above grill Minimum distance from rear wall Weight of appliance 600mm clearance 100mm each side of appliance 500mm 20mm 50.
RHG50M HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking Natural Gas R.H.F. 1.0kW (3412 Btu/h) 079 R.H.R. 2.0kW (6824 Btu/h) 104 L.H.R. 2.0kW (6824 Btu/h) 104 L.H.F 2.8kW (9554 Btu/h) 130 L. P. Gas Heat Input Injector Marking OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-pass Marking R.H.F. 1.0kW (71.8g/h) 51 R.H.R. 2.0kW (143.7 g/h) 72 L.H.R. 2.0kW (143.7 g/h) 72 L.H.F. 2.7kW (194 g/h) 83 Natural Gas 2.
RHG50M LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below. The appliance must be a minimum of 20mm from the rear wall (note that this dimension is provided by the inlet elbow). Shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must not be fitted closer than 500mm to the top of the grill canopy or within 100mm of the sides of the grill.
RHG50M 3. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and rear are provided on the base of the appliance. Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance. A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm that the appliance is correctly levelled. 4. FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket (SK.
RHG50M 5. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8 (³/8" B.S.P.). Connection is made to the Rc½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply. The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 3.
RHG50M 9. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns, caps and pan supports ensuring that they are correctly seated. Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning each hotplate tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released. 10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released.
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Contents Check List Note: If you require replacements of the item listed below please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number. The loose contents of this pack include:No. OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Oven shelves 1 P.C.
This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be replaced if the specification or appearance changes during production. Description 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 No.
