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SLOT-IN
ELECTRIC COOKER
WITH GAS HOB
SIM 554
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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. Ensure that the vents at the top of the oven are INSTALLATION not obstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven The appliance must be installed according to the c
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CONTENTS Defrost Feature 20 FOR THE USER Uses of Defrost Feature 20 Important Safety Information 2 Selecting Defrost 20 Things to Note 20 Preface 4 Hints and Tips 20 Introduction 5 Care and Cleaning 21 Rating Plate 5 Cleaning Materials 21 General Notes On Using Your Appliance 5 Cleaning the Hob 21 About Condensation and Steam 5 When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts 21 The Cooling Fan for the Controls 5 Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 22 Control Panel Indicator Neons 5 Cleaning the Plated Ha
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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. appliances, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Parkinson Cowan appliances comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. They are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee. To get the best from your new Parkinson Cowan appliance, we ask that you PLEASE READ THESE I
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS EARTHED 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 RATING PLATE cooled. This is situated on the front frame of the appliance and The cooling fan may operate after a time when the fan can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the oven is in use. This will depend on the temperature rating plate may al
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GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE 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. 1 grill pan (311409401) 1 grill pan handle (311468100) Note: If you require an additional handle for your grill pan, this can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6. 1 grill pan grid (311419801) 1 stra
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THE CONTROL PANEL THE CONTROL PANEL - SIM 554 A C B D E F G H FEATURES A - Hotplate Controls B - Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control C- Timer D - Main Oven Temperature Control E - Hotplate Controls F - Ignition Switch G - Grill/Top Oven Indicator Neon H - Main Oven Indicator Neon 7
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THE THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER Button 1 = ( - ) Decrease control and minute Bell Symbol minder setting button Button 2 = ( + ) Increase control ( ) Bell Symbol The electronic minute minder can also be used to show the time of day. Button 1 Button 2 Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to use the minute minder and set the time of day. Read through them a few times until you are familia
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2) THE MINUTE MINDER Fig. 5. The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. To set, press button (1) and the display will read 0.00, see Fig. 5. Release button (1) and press and hold button (2). The display will count up in one minute intervals Fig. 6. until the interval to be timed is reached, e.g. 30 minutes, see Fig. 6. If necessary press and hold button (1) to achieve the correct time interval. The bell symbol will show in the
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THE GAS HOB SELECTING THE HOB USES OF THE HOB Warning: If the ignition button is not The gas hob has three different burner sizes to suit pressed immediately a build up of gas different types of cooking: may cause the flame to spread. To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. If you close the lid of the appliance while Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food any of the hotplate burners are lit, the gas such as chips.
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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. 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
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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 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. It
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GRILLING CHART To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking. FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME (mins in total) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 HINTS AND TIPS Beefburgers grill setting 10 - 15 Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and Chicken Joints shelf 30 - 40 fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking. Chops – Lamb position 15 - 20 P
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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 smaller 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°C - 100°C on the top oven control. SELECTING THE TOP OVEN TO FIT THE TOP OVEN S
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HINTS AND TIPS DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and Most cooking should be carried out using an damage may occur. oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. The material and finish of the baking trays and Larger roasts and casseroles should normally be dishes will affect the degree of base browning of cooked in the main fan oven. However, they the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick may be cooked on a straight shelf p
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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
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HINTS AND TIPS Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are numbered from the bottom upwards. 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. It is rec
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OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD SHELF COOKING SHELF COOKING APPROX POSITION TEMP °C POSITION TEMP°C COOK TIME (m) Biscuits 180 - 190 1 170 - 190 10 - 20 Bread 200 - 220 1* 200 - 220 25 - 30 Shelf Bread rolls/buns 200 - 220 1 200 - 220 15 - 20 Cakes: Small & Queen 160 - 170 1 180 - 190 18 - 25 Sponges 160 - 170 1 160 -
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ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT TOP/FAN OVEN COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) Beef 160-180°C and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and Veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chick
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DEFROST FEATURE Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed USES OF DEFROST FEATURE or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be This main oven function defrosts most foods faster thawed in 1 – 2 hours. 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 approxima
