SG 555 Operating and Installation Instructions
Introduction SG 555 Introduction This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance 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 appliance.
Contents Contents SG 555 Page Lighting the appliance 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 appliance 35 General information 37 What is wrong and why? 39 Servicing 41 Installation Instructions 43 Technical Data 44 Safety requirements/ventilation 45 Location of appliance 46 Installation 47 Testing 49 3
Lighting the appliance SG 555 Lighting the appliance The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 37. Hotplate To light 1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button.
Grill/second oven The 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 right to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button. 3 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill. Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread.
Lighting the appliance SG 555 Main oven To light: 1 Set the time of day on the clock. See page 22. 2 Open the oven door. 3 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. After a few seconds the oven will light automatically and the oven light will illuminate. 4 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want. 5 Wait until the burner is showing large flames. 6 Close the oven door. If there is an electrical power failure (such as a power cut) you cannot use the main oven.
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 the food. Prior to using the grill We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to burn off any residue from the surface.
The grill SG 555 Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf (Position 2). Positions are counted from the top downwards. 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 on to the grill shelf. This is useful when you are browning the top of food such as cauliflower cheese. General The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the main oven.
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 so that 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 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 grill.
The hotplate SG 555 The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 29 for more information. 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.
For your safety 1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. Put pans on the centre of the burners. Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally knocked. Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do not cover the pan with a lid. Do not leave a pan unattended.
The hotplate SG 555 Helpful hints 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.
The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - 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 that need different temperatures all at the same time.
The ovens SG 555 Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough Shelf on base air to circulate around the food. For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If you want to remove a shelf completely, pull it forward as far as it will go, raise the front edge and lift it out.
Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing. It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes. If you use a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be prepared to allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each 1/2kg (1lb).
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 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
Approximate cooking time 5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Shelf position Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.
Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 6 6 5 Gas mark 2 2 2&4 Shelf position 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. Approximate cooking time 18 Bread 0.45 kg (1lb loaves) 0.90 kg (2 lb loaves) Rolls and buns Yeast mixtures: 8* 8* 8* 2 4 3 3 3 2 3 4 4 30 - 40 mins. 30 - 40 mins. 10 - 20 mins. 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. * Note: When baking bread, cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time.
5 5 5 Beef Lamb Pork and Veal Food Roasting meat: Shelf on base Shelf on base Shelf on base Shelf position Medium: Well Done: Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium: Well Done: Approximate cooking time Oven cooking chart 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb).
Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 Shelf position 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. Approximate cooking time 21 Oven cooking chart Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish.
The electronic timer SG 555 The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. Bell symbol Cookpot symbol In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure. Selector Setting knob If the oven is switched off on the wall, or there is a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the main oven.
When you are using the timer you can make the clock show the time of day by turning the selector knob to 'Manual'. The bell symbol will stay on to remind you that the timer is set. At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will go out. Switch off the alarm by turning the selector knob to 'Clock'. Then turn to 'Manual' and the time of day will show in the display. Note: You can use the timer when an automatic sequence has been set, as long as you remember the following point.
The electronic timer SG 555 3 How long will the food take to cook? Turn the selector knob to 'Cook'. Then turn the setting knob until the length of time you want the food to cook shows in the display. The maximum cooking time is 10 hours. 'Auto' will show in the display. 4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? Turn the selector knob to 'Stop'. Turn the setting knob until the time the oven is to switch off shows in the display. The cookpot ( ) will go out.
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 possible before automatic cooking starts. 4 Do not leave food to stand in the oven when it has finished cooking. You should remove it and if it is not going to be eaten at once, cool it quickly.
Slow cooking SG 555 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 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.
Soups, casseroles and stews l l l l Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables l 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. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.
Care and cleaning SG 555 Care and cleaning For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas appliance clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. 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.
The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Cif'. 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 pan on another burner to finish cooking. Then you can remove the dirty parts and clean them before the spill 'burns on'.
Care and cleaning SG 555 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 nature of stainless steel the grill burner may tarnish through use over a period of time. This is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. Clean the area around the grill frequently using hot soapy water.
The ovens The sides and back of your ovens are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special 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.
Care and cleaning SG 555 Main oven cleaning cycle 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 to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should follow the cleaning cycle once a week. If you do very little roasting you will only need to follow the cleaning cycle every 2-3 weeks. To carry out a cleaning cycle: 1. Remove the oven shelves. 2.
Care and cleaning SG 555 Top oven cleaning cycle To carry out a cleaning cycle: 1. Remove the oven shelf. 2. Set the oven to mark 5 for at least 30 minutes. MARK 5 3. Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean. MARK 7 Some staining will remain. Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapes on the inside of the oven. Do not wash the special finish. General Clean the base of the oven, the oven shelf and the oven door while they are still slightly warm.
Care and cleaning SG 555 Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass. You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to. Note: For top oven door it is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut. To remove the outer glass 1 Open the door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the top of the door. Note: Open top oven door slightly to access screws. 2 Loosen these two screws using a pozidrive screwdriver.
Cleaning The Door Glass To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: Household detergents and bleaches Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads Chemical oven pads or aerosols Rust removers Bath/Sink stain removers If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering.
Installation SG 555 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Look at the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance 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 appliance. Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
General information For your safety Do not block any of the appliance vents. Never line any part of the appliance with foil. Do not let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the appliance. Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it.
General information SG 555 If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the appliance which must be put right. Do not use a fuse with a rating higher than 3 amps. Do not carry out other electrical work. Unplug the appliance and tell your installer.
What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l l l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. See instructions on page 29. If you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button there may be a fault with the electrical supply.
What is wrong and why? SG 555 Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the appliance. Check l Check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 28 are being followed. Problem The oven light will not work. Check l l l If the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb. To do this see instructions on page 38. Check there is not a fault with the electrical supply. Check this by pressing the ignition button. If you cannot hear sparking there is probably a fault.
Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
Servicing SG 555 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the appliance yourself as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame. Rating Plate on top rear of panel Please note that the handle and lid may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. For your safety Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above hotplate Weight of appliance Minimum distance from rear wall Height 900mm (nominal) Width 600mm (nominal) Depth 600mm (to front of door panel) 2mm minimum clearance Flush-see important note 'Location of Appliance' page 46. 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions). 64.5kg. 5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).
MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Thermostat By-Pass Marking SECOND OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Dual Control By-pass Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 108 69 L.P.Gas 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) 078 78 Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 108 0.53kW (1808 Btu/h) L.P.Gas 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) 078 0.62kW (445 g/h) GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap H. T. Spark 3-4mm GAS CATEGORY COUNTRIES OF DESTINATION CAT. I2 H GB, IE CAT.
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE 787 787 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 (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance.
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 to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the feet, at the front and rear of the appliance. 2.
50 Fig.3 700 450 250 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 SHUT OFF VALVE I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE. Carry out a gas tightness test after connecting to the gas supply.
If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.4a). Connect the wires as follows: BROWN to the Live Terminal. BLUE to the Neutral Terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal.
10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS 1. 1a. 2. 3. 4. TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.5) Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. Before setting timer read important note below. Rotate the left hand clock knob to 'Manual' and back to the 'Clock' position. Set the time of day by rotating the right hand knob. Note that it is a 24 hour clock. Rotate the left hand clock knob back to the 'Manual' position. Fig.
13. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the F.S.D. by-pass rate. When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it opens the F.S.D. valve and the main gas stream flows to the burner.
NOTES 52
NOTES 53
NOTES SG 555 - 311671400 54
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date it was printed, but will be superseded if specification or appearance are changed. Description Burner Cap - Rapid Burner Cap - Normal Burner Cap - Simmer Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G. Burner Crown - Rapid - L.P.G.
