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Contents
Page
Lighting the cooker
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The grill
6
8
The hotplate
The oven
11
13
14
17
20
25
27
29
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Oven temperature chart
Oven cooking chart
Slow cooking
Care and cleaning
Installing the cooker
General information
What is wrong and why?
Servicing
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Lighting the cooker
The ignition works by means of an electric spark system. Details about
the plug are given on page 27.
Grill and hotplate
To light:
1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the highest setting. This is
shown by a large flame symbol. Press the ignition button. When the
burner has lit release the button.
Oven
To light:
1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. Press the ignition
button. When the burner has lit release the button. 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.
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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.
Oven Lights
To use, press the oven light button which is positioned on the control
panel. If you need to replace an oven light bulb there are instructions on
page 28.
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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.
Heat control
The grill control gives two heat settings.
The control knob turns to the left from
'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. Use the
high setting for fast cooking such as toast.
Use the low setting to cook thicker food such
as chicken after it has been browned on the
high setting.
Grill pan
The pan is designed so that you can pull it
forward but it will stay supported. To remove
the pan push it back as far as possible and
lift it off. Replace it in reverse order.
For your safety
After replacing the pan, pull it out to make sure it has fitted back
properly.
Cooking positions
Most food should be cooked on the trivet in
the grill pan. You can turn the trivet 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.
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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 when browning
food.
Putting food on the trivet
Place food such as toast, teacakes and
muffins towards the centre of the trivet.
Place food which needs a more gentle heat
such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards
the edge of the trivet
Arrange meat, meat products and fish to
suit their thickness and how you like them
cooked.
Warming plates
When using the cooker you can use the shelf below the grill pan to
warm two plates. Do not put plates on the shelf when the grill burner is
turned on and the grill pan is not in place. The heat from the burner will
damage the plates.
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The hotplate
Heat control
The hotplate control knobs turn to the left
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.
Small burner (Simmer) - Use for simmering
food such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9").
The base of the smallest pan should not measure less than 100mm (4").
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For your safety
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. If the pan catches
fire, leave it where it is and turn off all controls.
Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to
smother the flames.
Never put water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for 30 minutes.
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If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat
base as it will stand stable on the pan supports. If you
use a round based Wok with a collar support, the
collar must be of the open wire work type. A closed
collar will affect the performance of the burner.
Before you use the Wok make sure that the collar is
stable on the pan supports. Always follow the
instructions that come with the Wok.
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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
3
Only heat the amount of liquid you need.
Do not overfill pans.
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
6
Cut vegetables into smaller pieces. This
way they will cook more quickly.
A pressure cooker will save time and
energy.
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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.
If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example
cakes or biscuits, swap the trays during cooking or you can remove the
top tray when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher
shelf to finish cooking.
Preheating
You do not need to preheat the oven when casseroling and so on.
Preheat the oven for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food
such as Yorkshire puddings, soufflés and yeast mixtures.
When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the
instructions on the packing.
When you need to preheat the oven, we recommend you do so for
20 minutes.
Oven shelves
You can slot the oven shelves in any of five
positions. Positions are counted from the top
downwards.
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. To put the shelf into a
different position keep the front edge raised,
slot the shelf on to the runner, lower the front edge and slide the shelf
in.
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Baking trays and dishes
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 a gap of 13mm (½") between all
dishes and the sides of the oven so the
heat can circulate properly.
Do not push dishes too far back as food
will burn if it overhangs the burner flames.
For the best results from the oven we recommend that you use a
baking tray which is 310mm (12") square. If you use a tray or tin which
is larger than this, you may need to turn it around during cooking.
Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You may need to turn
large items around during cooking.
Condensation
Condensation may form on the cooker. This is quite normal and nothing
to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and moisture are
present, for example during cooking. Whenever possible try to make
sure that food which contains a lot of moisture for example casseroles
are covered. If you do notice any condensation, wipe it up straight away.
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Oven temperature chart
The chart below is intended to help you use your oven. If you are using
a gas oven for the first time or if a recipe says 'cook at 350oF' or 'use a
moderately hot oven' you can use the chart to find out what gas mark to
use. The temperatures are only a guide they are not actual
temperatures in the oven. This chart cannot be used to check actual
oven temperatures.
Gas
mark
Electric oven
setting
Temperature
description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
275oF-300oF
*Cool
140oC
300oF
150oC
*Cool
325oF
Warm
160oC
350oF
180oC
Moderate
Fairly Hot
Hot
375°F
190oC
400oF
200oC
425oF
220oC
Hot
450oF
Very Hot
Very Hot
230oC
500oF
260oC
* Even though the temperature description is 'Cool', please remember
that the dishes will still be hot to the touch.
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Gas
mark
Shelf
position
Approximate
cooking time
Food
Poultry:
Chicken
5
4
4
5
4
4
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)
Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs)
over 4.5kg (10lbs)
Duck and duckling
Stuffed poultry
4 or 5
4
Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.
Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.
The times given above are for when you are open roasting. If you cover the food with foil or a lid you should allow an extra 5
minutes cooking time for each ½ kg (1lb).
Yorkshire pudding - large
- individual
7
7
2
2
25 - 30 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
Cakes:
Christmas cake (8")
2
4
4 - 5 hours.
Rich fruit, 180mm (7")
205mm (8")
Madeira 180mm (7")
Small cakes
2
2
4
5
7
4
4
4
2¼ - 2¾ hours.
2½ - 2¾ hours.
1 hour.
15 - 25 mins.
10 - 20 mins.
2 & 4
2 & 4
Scones
Victoria Sandwich
180mm (7")
4
4
2 & 4
2 & 4
20 - 30 mins.
20 - 35 mins.
205mm (8")
Gas
Shelf
Approximate
Food
mark
position cooking time
Pastries:
Plate tart (shortcrust)
Fruit pie (shortcrust)
Mince pies (flan pastry)
6
6
5
2
2
25 - 35 mins.
25 - 35 mins.
15 - 25 mins.
2 & 4
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 to cook.
Puddings:
Milk puddings
2
3
2 hrs.
Baked sponge pudding
Baked custards
4
3
4
4
45 - 60 mins.
50 - 60 mins.
Yeast mixtures:
Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 8 *
0.90kg (2lb loaves) 8 *
3
3
2
30 - 40 mins.
30 - 40 mins.
10 - 20 mins.
Rolls and buns
8 *
* When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas Mark 8 before reducing to Gas Mark 6 for the remainder of the cook time.
Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish.
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Soups, casseroles and stews
l Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (6lb).
l Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook.
l Cook in the middle of the oven or above.
Vegetables
l Cut into small pieces.
l Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15
minutes before adding to any dish.
l Place vegetables under meat in casseroles.
l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
Milk puddings
l Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30
minutes.
l Drain and make the pudding in the usual way.
l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook
setting.
General points for slow cooking
Frozen foods
Thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Thickening
Toss meat in flour for casseroles. Blend cornflour with water and add it
at the end of cooking.
Flavouring
Flavours are held in the food because there is little evaporation. Adjust
flavouring at the end of cooking time.
Liquid
Use slightly less liquid as there is little evaporation during cooking.
Milk and milk products, for example cream
Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling.
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Reheating
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.
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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 appliance will be hot.
Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or
soap powder except those recommended in
this booklet.
Please note: If we recommend you use hot
soapy water we mean hot water with
washing up liquid in it and not any other
cleaning product
If you own a dishwasher please read the
operating instructions for the machine before
you wash any part of your cooker.
Clean your cooker regularly using a cloth that has been wrung out in
hot soapy water. Rinse and polish it dry using a soft cloth.
When you remove parts of your cooker for cleaning do not plunge
them into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of
the parts.
The hotplate
Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Jif'. 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 do occur 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'.
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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.
Aluminium based saucepans can leave
shiny metal marks on the pan supports. Clean
regularly to remove the marks using a mild
abrasive like 'Jif' with a soft scourer. For more
stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad
such as 'Brillo'. After cleaning the cooker parts, dry them thoroughly
before you put them back.
When replacing hotplate burner parts
1. Crown to body (Do not try to force the
crown onto the body). Make sure that the
hole in the crown is centrally 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.
2. Cap to crown. Place cap centrally on the
top of crown (enamel side up). Move
sideways and front to back to check the
cap is fitted properly.
3. Check for ignition.If a burner will not light
then you need to check the crown and
cap positions.
The grill
Clean the area around the grill frequently using hot soapy water.
After use you can soak the pan for a few minutes and then clean it
using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'.
Clean the grill shelf using hot soapy water. Mild abrasives can be
used if necessary.
If the grill shelf is removed it must be
replaced the right way up. The outer wires
must be curved upwards.
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The oven
The top, 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.
This will help to reduce fat splashing.
Dry any vegetables that you are
going to roast. If they are wet there
will be more fat splashing.
Follow the oven cleaning cycle
regularly.
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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 Set the oven to mark 5 for at
least 30 minutes.
3 Turn the temperature up to mark
7 for 2 hours or until the oven is
presentably clean.
Some staining will remain.
Do not use any cleaning agents or
scrapers on the inside of the oven.
Do not wash the special finish.
You can replace the oven roof if you need to. You may order this from
your supplier. When you are ordering quote part number 359001004.
General
Clean the base of the oven, 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.
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You can remove the glass from the oven door if you need to. 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 glass
1. Keep the oven door closed but open the
storage drawer.
2. Push the outer glass upwards until the
small locators at the bottom of the door
come out of their holes.
3. Gently pull the glass towards you while
pulling it slightly downwards so it clears
the top trim.
4. Clean the outer and inner glass using hot
soapy water and mild abrasives. Do not
try to clean the aluminium foil which is
inside the door. The foil is there to help
keep the door cool, if it is damaged it will
not work.
5. Replace the glass by pushing it upwards
into the top trim, making sure it is pushed
between the rubber seals. Then push it
downwards to make sure the locators are
in their holes. If it is in the right position
you will be able to feel the locators
through the bottom of the door panel.
Baking tray and roasting tin
Clean after every use, using hot soapy water and a soft cloth.
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Installing the cooker
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 and the IEE Wiring Regulations.
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
All gas cookers require adequate ventilation. The room the
cooker is fitted in must have a good air supply that meets the
standard BS.5440 Part 2 (current edition). Your installer will tell
you if you are not sure.
The cooker may be placed in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or bedsit
but not in a bathroom or shower room. It should not be installed
in a bedsit smaller than 20m3. (Ask your installer).
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Positioning
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.
l Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood,
curtains or paper behind the cooker.
l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
l If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation
instructions.
l We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the cooker meet
British Standards. Your installer will give you advice if you are not
sure.
Cooker dimensions
Overall height:
1460mm
Height to hotplate:
902mm - 920mm
(adjusted by two screw feet and two wheels)
554mm
600mm (to front of door panel)
Width:
Depth:
If your cooker cannot be fitted as shown above because your kitchen
base units are too tall, you must fit a height adjustment kit. When the kit
is fitted you can raise the height of the hotplate to 945mm. You can get
the kit from Parkinson Cowan. When you are ordering quote part
number 359079800 GC number 074 498.
There is no charge for the kit.
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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. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering.
To move the cooker open the oven door and slide out the oven roof
liner. Raise the cooker off its front feet by lifting from inside the oven.
Pull the cooker forward. When you replace the cooker push it back to
the stop and make sure there is the same gap at each rear corner.
Connecting to the electricity supply
For your safety
This cooker must be earthed and protected by a 3 amp fuse.
The plug supplied with the cooker can be fitted directly to a suitable
three pin earthed socket.
If you have to change the fuse replace it with a 3 amp fuse which
has been ASTA approved to BS 1362.
Do not use the plug until you have put the fuse cover back on. If the
fuse cover is lost you can get a replacement from an electrical retailer.
The correct replacement can be identified by marking or colour coding.
If you cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard
if it is inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house.
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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.
Replacing an oven light bulb
You need a 25 watt small Edison screw bulb with a temperature rating
of T300.
l Make sure the oven is cool before you replace a bulb.
l Unplug the cooker.
l Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves.
l Place palm of hand at top of lens flat against oven side. Use fingers
to lever lens away from housing.
l Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left.
l Fit a new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover.
l Replace the oven shelves.
l Plug the cooker back into the electric supply.
The oven light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturers guarantee.
Storage
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. Do not store anything which is hot as it will damage the
plastic coating.
It is important not to overfill the drawer.
Do not place any items in the drawer which
will stand taller than the wire work.
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What is wrong and why?
We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your
cooker before calling a Service Engineer.
Problem
The oven, grill or hotplate will not light.
Check
l If you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button
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
renew the fuse in the plug. Use a 3 amp fuse. If the fuse 'blows'
again there is a fault on the cooker. Do not use a fuse with a higher
rating than 3 amps. Do not carry out any other electrical work.
Unplug the cooker and tell your installer.
l Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply. You can do
this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central
heating or gas fire are working.
l If only the hotplate burners will not light, make sure that the burner
parts have been replaced properly. See instructions on page 21.
Problem
Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly.
Check
l Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf
positions. See page 14. Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or
down to achieve the results you want.
Problem
The oven is not cooking evenly.
Check
l Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level.
l Check that the oven roof is pushed back into position.
l Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf
positions.
l If you are using a tin or tray which is larger than the one we
recommend, be prepared to turn it round during cooking.
l If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during
cooking.
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Problem
Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker.
Check
l Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning
(see page 20).
Problem
The oven lights will not work.
Check
l If only one of the lights does not work, the bulb probably needs
replacing. To do this see the instructions on page 28.
If both oven lights don't work there may be a fault with the electrical
supply. Check this by pressing the ignition button. If you cannot hear
sparking there is probably a fault.
l First, check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it,
if that works renew the fuse in the plug. Use a 3 amp fuse. If the
fuse 'blows' again there is a fault on the cooker. Do not use a fuse
with a higher rating than 3 amps. Do not carry out further electrical
work. Unplug the cooker and tell your installer.
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Servicing
For your safety
Maintenance work must only be done by a competent person.
Do not try to repair the cooker yourself. This could be
dangerous.
It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way.
We recommend that your cooker is serviced annually by our
approved service organisation.
Before you call a service engineer check through the 'What is wrong
and why?' information on pages 29 and 30. If you still feel there is a
problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan Customer Care
Department on 0345 125843. Your telephone call will be charged at
local rate. Parkinson Cowan will arrange for the cooker to be serviced.
Customers in Ireland should telephone (10) 4565666.
You can get service and spares from Parkinson Cowan. If you don't
use manufacturers original spares the normal product approval of the
cooker may not be valid.
When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault.
Always give your cookers full name and serial number which you can
see inside the storage compartment.
Make a note of this information in this space:
Name:
Serial Number:
G.C. Number:
The Gas Consumers' Council
The Gas Consumers' Council (GCC) is an independent organisation
which protects the interests of gas users. If you need advice, you will
find the telephone number in your local telephone directory under Gas.
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This handbook was correct on the date it was printed. But this handbook will be
replaced if the specification or appearance change as the cooker is improved.
Parkinson Cowan
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Telephone: 0121-753 1002
Fax: 0121-753 1004
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