SIG 459 Owners handbook and Installation Instructions
Introduction SIG 459 Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. 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.
Contents Contents SIG 459 Page 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 33 General information 35 What is wrong and why? 37 Servicing 39 Installation Instructions 41 Technical Data 42 Safety requirements/ventilation 43 Location of appliance 44 Installation 45 Testing 47 3
Lighting the cooker SIG 459 Lighting the cooker The ignition system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 35. 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.
Lighting the cooker SIG 459 Main oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. The oven will light automatically. There will only be small flames at first. 3 Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want. 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames. 5 Close the oven door. If there is an electrical power failure (such as a power cut) you cannot use the main oven. You can use the second 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 trivet 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. For your safety You must keep the grill door open when the grill burner is lit. Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is used. Young children should be kept away.
The grill SIG 459 General The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the main oven. It is important that you do not swap them over. Only use the shelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in the grill/second 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. Putting food on the grid Place food such as toast, tea-cakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid.
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 SIG 459 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 that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. Now light the burner in the usual way. See page 29 for more detailed 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. 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.
The hotplate SIG 459 Helpful hints 1 Keep flames under the base of the 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. This will 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 SIG 459 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 air to Shelf on base circulate around the food. For safety the shelf 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 Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them. Gas mark Food 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.
20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) 4 4 4 or 5 4 5 4 4 5 Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. Approximate cooking time Shelf position Gas mark 17 4-5 hours 2¼-2¾hours 2½-2¾ hours 1 hour 15-25 mins. 10-20 mins. 20-30 mins. 20-35 mins.
Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns Puddings: Yeast mixtures: 8* 8* 8* 2 4 3 6 6 5 3 3 2 3 4 4 2 2 2&4 Shelf position 30-40 mins. 30-40 mins. 10-20 mins. 2 hrs. 45-60 mins. 50-60 mins. 25 -35 mins. 25-35 mins. 15-25 mins. Approximate cooking time To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath, place on baking tray.
Roasting meat: Food 19 5 5 Lamb Pork and Veal 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 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.
Food Poultry: Gas Shelf Approximate mark position cooking time 5 Shelf on 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. Chicken Duck and duckling 5 base 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly 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 ½kg (1lb). Yorkshire pudding - individual 7 2 20-30 mins.
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 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 SIG 459 The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. 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. We have supplied a plastic card as a quick reference when setting the timer.
Switch off the alarm by turning the selector knob to 'time setting'. Then turn to 'manual' and the time of day will show in the display. Note: You can use the countdown when an automatic sequence has been set, as long as you remember the following point. 1 Turn the selector knob to 'Automatic' as soon as you have entered the timed period into the display. Automatic control Important: You can only use the automatic control for the main oven.
The electronic timer SIG 459 4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? Turn the selector knob to 'End time'. Turn the setting knob until the time the oven is to switch off shows in the display. The cookpot ( ) will go out. The 'End time' must not be more than 23 hours 59 minutes from the time of day. For example if the time of day is 9.00 am the latest 'End time' will be 8.59 am the next day. 5 Set to automatic. Turn the selector knob to 'Automatic'. 6 Turn on the oven control.
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 SIG 459 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 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 a 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 Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (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.
Care and cleaning SIG 459 Care and cleaning For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas cooker 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 cooker will be hot. Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap except those recommended.
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.
Care and cleaning SIG 459 The main oven The sides and back of your oven 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.
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 main 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.
Care and cleaning SIG 459 Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to. To remove the outer glass Note: For second 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. 1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door. Note: Open second oven door slightly to access screws.
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 SIG 459 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Check 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.
General information 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.
General information SIG 459 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 cooker 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 cooker and tell your installer.
h ?y SIG 459 d w What is wrong and why? a n We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. w or n g Problem t si 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 placed 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.
?y h SIG 459 d w Problem g Check a n W h a t si w or n The ovens are not cooking evenly. l l l l l l l Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level. Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays. See page 14. Check that the main oven roof is pushed fully back into position. Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions. If you are using a tin which is larger than the one we supplied, be prepared to turn it round during cooking.
SIG 459 Service and spare parts 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.
SIG 459 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 at front. Data badge on top rear of panel. 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. 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.
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 554mm (nominal) Depth 600mm (to front of door panel) 2mm minimum clearance See important note 'Location of Appliance' page 44. 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions). 61kg. 5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).
MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-Pass Marking SECOND OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Dual Control Dual Control By-pass Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 108 Diamond'H' GSD 100/28 Diamond'H' 1100 -147/B2 69 L.P. Gas 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) 78 Diamond 'H' GSD-100-30 Diamond'H' 1100-148/B2 78 Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 108 Diamond 'H' GSD 100/31 Sourdillon 60112/982 Fixed Internal L. P. Gas 2.4kW (172.
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: If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: 1.
4. CONNECTING TO GAS 450 700 850 Fig.3 250 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 RESET VALVE I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE. Check for gas soundness after connecting 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.5). Connect the wires as follows: BROWN to the Live Terminal. BLUE to the Neutral Terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal.
9. CHECKING LID CUT-OFF DEVICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lift the lid. Turn on and ignite hotplate burner. Close lid. There should be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out. Turn off the hotplate tap. Lift the lid. The gas supply should now be restored to the hotplate when the tap is turned on. 10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS 1. 1a. 2. 3. 4. TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.6) Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position.
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Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:No. OFF DESCRIPTION 2 Oven Shelves 1 Grill Shelf 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.
