SLOT-IN ELECTRIC COOKER WITH GAS HOB SIM 533 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 35
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Department. Telephone 0870 5 950950. Do not allow heatproof cooking material, e.g.roasting bags to come into contact with oven elements because they may catch fire.
CONTENTS FOR THE USER Important Safety Information Preface Introduction Rating Plate General Notes On Using Your Appliance About Condensation And Steam The Cooling Fan for the Controls Control Panel Indicator Neons Grill and Oven Furniture The Control Panel 2 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 The Timer To Set The Time Of Day To Use The Countdown Automatic Control Setting The Controls For Automatic Use 8 8 8 9 9 The Gas Hob Uses Of The Hob To Light the Hob Burners To Turn Off Any Burner Things To Note 10 10 10 10 11 T
PREFACE Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a Parkinson Cowan appliance. With our 80 years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Parkinson Cowan cookers comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. They have are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS RATING PLATE The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate. The cooling fan operates immediately when the grill or top oven is switched on. It may run on after the controls are switched off until the appliance has cooled. If an automatic programme has been set the cooling fan does not switch on until the cooktime begins.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE Scuffing of the Stayclean panel/s by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit. These marks will disappear after the oven elements have been burnt off for the first time. The following items of grill and oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance. If you require replacements of any of the items listed below, please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL - SIM 533 A B C FEATURES A B C D E F G H - D E H G Ignition Switch Hotplate Controls Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control Main Oven Temperature Control Hotplate Controls Automatic Timer Top Oven Indicator Neon Main Oven Indicator Neon 7 F
THE TIMER Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. Cookpot symbol Bell 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. 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 ovens. When you first switch the electricity supply on, the timer display will flash.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL The automatic control can be used to control either oven but you can only use the control for both ovens at the same time if the cooking time is the same. When you use the automatic controls for the first time it's probably best to choose a time when you are at home. That way you can check to make sure you've set everything correctly and you'll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future. SETTING THE CONTROLS FOR AUTOMATIC USE This is very easy.
THE GAS HOB SELECTING THE HOB TO TURN OFF ANY BURNER USES OF THE HOB 1. Turn the control knob to the off position. This is The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: shown by a large dot. To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. When lighting any burner, ensure that it is lit before you leave the appliance. When turning off a burner, ensure the flame has gone out before leaving the appliance.
HINTS AND TIPS Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pan you are wasting gas. Do not overfill pans or they will boil over. Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. Place pans on the centre of the burners. Position pans so the handles cannot be accidentally knocked or overhang the appliance. Lift pans on and off the pan supports. Do not slide them across the hob.
THE GRILL USES OF THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL l l l To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting. The Top Oven/Grill neon will illuminate. It may turn on and off during cooking. At lower settings the grill may turn on and off over time and you may prefer to use these settings for keeping food warm. Ensure the handle is correctly located.
To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the appliance and rested on a heat resistant work surface. GRILLING CHART FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME (mins in total) Adjust 5-6 shelf 10-15 Chicken Joints position 30-40 Chops - Lamb and 15-20 20-30 Bacon Rashers HINTS AND TIPS l l l Beefburgers Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing.
THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking on one level and for small quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. The top oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use a temperature setting of 80° - 100°C on the top oven control dial.
HINTS AND TIPS l l l l Most cooking should be carried out using an oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. Larger roasts and casseroles should normally be cooked in the main oven. However, they may be cooked on a flat shelf placed on the base of the top oven provided there is sufficient room for air circulation around the food. l Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning.
THE MAIN FAN OVEN USES OF THE MAIN FAN OVEN The oven is heated by an element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the oven and the element heats the air which circulates in the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of fan oven cooking are: PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times.
HINTS AND TIPS l l l l l Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards. l When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven, place dishes centrally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf, this will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking results. When batch baking one type of food, e.g. Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar size will be cooked in the same time.
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 20-35 min over Beef, boned 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 25-35 min over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 25-35 min over Pork and Veal 160-180°C 30-40 min per ½kg/1lb and 30-40 min over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 min per ½kg/1lb and 30-40 min over Chicken 160-180°C 15-20 min per ½kg/1lb and 2
DEFROSTING Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours. USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones etc. A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING BEFORE CLEANING ALWAYS ALLOW THE COOLING FAN TO COOL THE APPLIANCE DOWN BEFORE SWITCHING OFF AT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. When replacing hotplate burner parts 1. Crown to body (Do not try to 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.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE CLEANING THE MEAT TIN, GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN GRID AND OVEN SHELVES DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, eg Hob Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur. Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors and cooker sides using a soft cloth and hot soapy water. All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher.
HINTS AND TIPS l l l l l l l l CLEANING THE DOOR GLASS Manual cleaning of Stayclean surfaces is not recommended. Damage will occur if oven sprays or abrasives of any kind are used.
TO REPLACE THE OUTER GLASS REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT BULB 1. Holding the door panel with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door. The type of bulb required is a 300°C 25 watt small Edison Screw. Part number 572 491 5431-00/1. (Available through your local Service Force Centre). 2. Push the top of the oven door panel towards the oven door, ensuring the screw location holes line up.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? The ovens work but the grill does not: We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. * Check that you have carefully followed the instructions for operation of the grill.
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: 0870 5 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.
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, Parkinson Cowan, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Parkinson Cowan appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: l The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
TECHNICAL DETAILS Loading info : Electric ovens Voltage: 230\240 Volts AC 50Hz Top Oven 1.8 Kw / 2.0 Kw Grill: 2.1 Kw / 2.3 Kw Main Ovens Fan Element: 2.3 Kw / 2.5 Kw Fan Motor: 0.03 Kw Oven Light: 0.025 Kw Wattage: 4.4\4.8 Kw Loading info : Gas hotplate L.H.F. - Rapid injector marking Natural gas 2.8 Kw ( 9554 Btu/h ) 130 L.P. Gas 2.7 Kw (194 g/h) 083 L.H.R. / R.H.R. - Normalinjector marking 2.0 Kw ( 6824 Btu/h ) 104 2.0 Kw ( 143.7 g/h) 072 R.H.F. - Simmer injector marking 1.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR SAFTEY 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. In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person, as stated in Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions. WARNINGS: This appliance must be installed by a qualified electrician/competent person (CORGI Registered).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British Standards must be 'Current Editions'. PROVISION FOR VENTILATION This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 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. This is a type 'X' appliance, it is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (See Fig 1a) i.e.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Do not earth this appliance to the gas supply piping. We recommend you use a new length of 6mm2 twin core and earthed cable to ensure your safety. Make connection as shown in Fig 2 by proceeding as follows:Preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into the mains terminal block. Strip inner insulation on wires using wire strippers. Twist the bared wires using pliers.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 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 I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE. Check for gas soundness after connecting to the gas supply.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET 487mm (B) The appliance must be installed with a flexible supply pipe. The appliance must also be installed with the stability bracket (supplied with the appliance). Also see Important Safety Requirements, Page 30. These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket. 1. Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance. 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PRESSURE TESTING 1 The rapid injector is used as a pressure test point. 2. Connect the pressure gauge to the Rapid injector. 3. Check the supply pressure by turning the Rapid burner on and one other hotplate burner full on and light the appropriate burner. The pressure should be either:(i) For Natural Gas 20mbar (ii) For LP.Gas. The pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane. 4. Turn off the taps, disconnect the pressure gauge. 5.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ensure that the timer is set to manual operation. Turn on the main oven thermostat to the highest setting. Ensure the oven is heating up by checking first that the oven neon illuminates. After a short period the heat from the oven element may be felt with the oven door open. Check that the oven lights and the oven fan are functioning. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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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 of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed.
