Electrolux 55LXa Cooktop User Manual
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1. Set the correct time by turning and holding the setting knob clockwise MANUAL TIME Adjust the time by turning the setting 0 eco knob in either direction e e STOP e AUTO Turn the selector knob back to manual To use the minute minder Turn the selector knob to timer Turn SVEN PROGRAMMER the setting knob clockwise until the n display shows the time you want The bell symbol A will be showing and mux rme this will stay lit up during the time Our e o diagram shows the timer set to 5 ea minutes If you change your mind and want to cancel the time you have set Simply turn the setting knob anticlockwise Then turn the selector to manual 21 SONATA 55LXa When you are using the minute minder 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 minute minder 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 minute minder when an automatic sequence has been Set as long as you remember the following point 1 Turn the selector knob to Auto as soon as you have entered the timed period into the display To change the audible signal When the right hand knob is turned anti clockwise a cho2. SONATA 55LXa Servicing Before you call a service engineer check through the What is wrong and why information on pages 35 and 36 If you still feel there is a problem you should contact Parkinson Cowan on 0870 5929929 Your call will be routed to the Service Centre covering your postcode area 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 when the main oven door is opened Make a note of this information in this space Name Serial Number The Gas Consumers Council The Gas Consumers Council G C C 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 37 SONATA 55LXa INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame Data badge on top rear of panel 38 SONATA 55 LXa 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 CONNECTIONS Gas Electric
3. button Close lid There should now be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out Turn off the hotplate tap and lift the lid The gas supply should now be restored to the hotplate When the tap is turned on PON gt 45 SONATA 55LXa 10 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS TO SET THE TIME OF DAY see Fig 5 1 Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position 1a Before setting timer read important note below CLOCK MANUAL TIME Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to the TIMER 2 2 clock position es 3 Set the time of day by rotating the right hand knob Note eee that it is a 24 hour clock 4 Rotate the left hand clock knob back to the manual Fig 5 position NOTE When setting the time of day with the selector knob in the clock position only this will activate the timer for seven seconds after selection This means that when setting the time of day in this function the time can only be set by using the right hand knob within a seven second period After seven seconds have elapsed from when the correct time of day has been set the timer ceases to be active and subsequent operation of the right hand knob will not change the time setting When the right hand knob is turned anti clockwise after the seven second delay period a choice of three audible signals are available To select the choice of signal required rotate knob anti clockwise and release Re
4. dirty parts and clean them before the spill burns on 27 SONATA 55LXa 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 the pan supports regularly to remove the marks using a mild abrasive like J if 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 a thoroughly before you put them back WY 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 PAN SUPPORT 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 properly ELECTRODE fitted SLOTS 3 Check for ignition If a burner will not light then you need to check the crown and cap positions The grill Clean the grill frequently using hot soapy water After use you can soak the grill pan for a fe
5. feet and two wheels Width 550mm Depth 600mm to front of door panel 32 SONATA 55LXa 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 second oven door and slide out the oven roof liner Raise the cooker off its front feet by lifting it 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 For your safety Do not try to disconnect the cooker from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection as described in the installation instructions If this is the case contact the person who installed the cooker 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
6. in Fig 3 Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently The hose must not get caught on the stability bracket IMPORTANT FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST COMPLY WITH BS 669 CURRENT EDITION L P G FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS MUST BE OF A TYPE SUITABLE FOR L P G AND CAPABLE OF OPERATION UP TO 50 mbar AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE BAND OR LABEL NY SS N NN 700 All dimensions in mm 5 CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED DO NOT EARTH THIS APPLIANCE TO THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING This appliance must be connected to 220V 240V A C 50Hz supply It is supplied with 2 metres of 5 amp 3 core cable incorporating a moulded 13 amp plug fitted with a BROWN BLUE GREEN 3 amp fuse which can be plugged directly into the nearest suitable socket If this is not long enough the supply cable can be replaced totally by a longer cable at least 0 75mm nominal cross sectional area 24 0 2mm IF THE MOULDED PLUG IS CUT FROM THE CABLE FOR ANY REASON IT MUST BE DESTROYED OR DISPOSED OF SAFELY AS THE PROTRUDING WIRES WILL BE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD BROWN If any other type of plug is used it should incorporate a 5 amp fuse in either the plug or adapter or at the distribution board If the cable has to be threaded through small apertures in cabinets etc it may be disconnected from the appliance then re connected to as shown in Fig 4 G
7. 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 33 General informatior SONATA 55LXa 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 34 SONATA 55LXa 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 f only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly See instructions on page 28 f 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 fu
8. tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking Alweys leave at least one shelf position between shelves to allow heat to circulate The recontrended shelf positions give the best results Put the dishes in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking tines to suit your own tastes Itis important to check that food is piping hot before serving If you are using both ovens at the sarre tine you may need to adjust the cooking times Gas Shelf Approxinete Food mark position cooking tine Roasting meet Beef 5 4 Rare 20 mins per 12kg 1b and 30 nirs Medium 25 mins per 12kg 1b and 25 mins Well Dore 30 mins per 12kg 1b and 30 nirs Lanb 5 4 Medium 25 mins per 12kg 1b and 25 mins Well Dore 30 mins per 12kg 1b and 30 mins Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium 30 mins per 12kg 1b and 30 mins Well Dore 35 mins per 12kg 1b and 35 mins Thaw frazen joints thoroughly before cooking them e X1 SG VIVNOS Food Poultry Chicken Turkey below 4 5kg 101bs over 4 5kg 10llbs Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry ub hu Shelf Approxinate position cooking tinme 4 4 4or5 4 20 mins per Vg 1b and 20 mins 25 mins per Vg 1b and 25 mins 15 mins per 149 1b and 15 mins 25 mins per kg 1b Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The tines given above are
9. CE NS PARKINSON COWAN _ _ Gas cooker Owners handbook an Installation Instructions Introductior SONATA 55 LXa 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 Keep the booklet in a Safe place so that anyone who uses the cooker can read it Pass the booklet on with the cooker if you give or sell it to someone else For your safety The cooker is designed for domestic use to cook food You must not use it for any other purpose It is not designed for commercial use Keep children babies and toddlers away from the cooker at all times The installation instructions tell you how and where it can be fitted If the cooker is already installed you must make sure that all instructions have been followed If you are in any doubt ask a registered person More details on installation on page 31 We have included several drawings to show the right and wrong way of doing things The right way will have a smiling face by it A sad face shows something is wrong Important Make sure you remove the sales stickers before you use this cooker SONA
10. Card Meat Tin Timer Operation Card Burner Crowns Burner Caps Pan Supports 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 No Maker s Part Description Off Number Burner Cap Rapid 1 354000610 Burner Cap Normal 2 354000609 Burner Cap Simmer 1 354000608 Burner Crown Rapid N G 1 359039100 Burner Crown Rapid L P G 1 337000302 Burner Crown Normal 2 337000402 Burner Crown Simmer 1 337000502 Pan Support 2 359033302 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BS approval of the product Parkinson Cowan Customer Care P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG14 5XL Telephone 01635 525542 Fax 01635 42970 Drawing No 311399801 CE
11. IGNITION Spark generator GRILL Heat Input Injector Marking Height Width Depth 900mm nominal 550mm nominal 600mm to front of door panel 2mm minimum clearance Flush see important note Location of Appliance page 41 787mm lf a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions 60 5kg 5mm spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel Rear left hand side of cooker at hotplate level Rc 2 B S P female 220V 240V 50 Hz mains 3 core cable is supplied with an integral moulded plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse APCO 6 1 MG 7424 1 Natural Gas L P Gas 3 3kW 11263 Btu h 3 0kW 215 g h 138 088 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 8kW 3412 Btu h 6824 Btu h 6824 Btu h 9554 Btu h Injector Marking 079 104 104 130 L P Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 0kW 2 0kW 2 0kW 2 7KW 71 85 g h 143 7 g h 143 7 g h 194 g h Injector Marking 051 072 072 083 39 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 GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap SONATA 55 LXa Natural Gas 2 4kW 81 89Btu h 108 Diamond H GSD 213 Diamond H 1100 147 B2 69 Natural Gas 2 4kW 8189 Btu h 108 Diamond H GSD 100 31 Sourdillon 601 12 982 0 53kW 1808 Btu h H T Spar
12. NATA 55 LXa 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 Loosen the lock nuts securing the rear wheels using a 13mm spanner Access to these lock nuts can be gained through a slot in the rear of the plinth as shown in Fig 1c 2 Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the hexagonal feet wheels at the front and rear of the appliance NOTE The rear wheels must only be rotated through half or whole turns 3 A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm the appliance is correctly levelled 4 Once the appliance is at the correct height and levelled the rear wheel should be locked into position by means of the lock nuts having first made sure the wheels are once again parallel to the side of the appliance Fig 1c Rear of Appliance Plinth Lock Nut Rear Wheel 42 SONATA 55LXa 3 FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket SK 4729 A is fitted and is available from your supplier see Important Safety Requirements Page 40 These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with t
13. REEN YELLOW DO NOT EXTEND THE CABLE USING PLASTIC OR CERAMIC CONNECTION TERMINAL BLOCKS AND OR INSULATION TAPE ALL EXTERNAL WIRING BETWEEN THE APPLIANCE AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SHALL COMPLY WITH LE E WIRING REGULATIONS 44 SONATA 55LXa 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 GREEN AND BROWN to the Live Terminal YELLOW BLUE to the Neutral Terminal GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal As the colours of the wires in the mains lead which you fit may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol fr coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW T The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED FIT A 3 AMP FUSE TO THE PLUG HOLDER Ensure that the supply cable cannot get caught by the stability bracket Plug in the appliance BLUE 6 PRESSURE TESTING 1 The oven injector is used as a pressure test point Remove the oven furniture Remove oven burner box retaining clips one spring clip from each side and remove box front cover Replace one clip back
14. TA 55LXa Contents Page Lighting the cooker 4 The grill 7 The hotplate 9 The ovens 12 Oven cooking chart main oven 15 second oven 18 The electronic timer 21 Slow cooking 25 Care and cleaning 27 Installing the cooker 31 General information 33 Whatis wrong and why 35 Servicing 37 Installation Instructions 38 Technical Data 39 Safety requirements ventilation 40 Location of appliance 41 Installation 42 Testing 45 SONATA 55LXa Lighting the cooker The system works by means of an electric spark system Details about the plug are given on page 33 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 P D 1 a a XA lt Warning If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread Please note If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly See page 28 for more information 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 1 2 3 SONATA 55 LXa light Open the door Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to the large flame symbol hig
15. econd oven for casseroling and so on Preheat the ovens for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food such as Yorkshire puddings souffl s and yeast mixtures When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the instructions on the packaging When you are using the second oven to reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas mark 8 When you need to preheat the oven we recommend you do so for 20 minutes Oven shelves You can slot the oven shelves into any of five positions in the main oven and any of the two positions in the second oven Positions are counted from the top downwards The shelf in the grill second oven is Fe different from the shelves in the main oven sas Aa zaAat Only use the shelf with the solid metal plate a underneath it in the grill second oven The plate may glow red when you are using the oven This will not affect the cooking performance 12 SONATA 55LXa Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf e1 position 2 However when cooking a small rala aalas joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food Shelf on base 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 To put the shelf into a different position keep the front edge raised slot the shelf on to
16. ed using the slow cook setting Reheat conventionally or in a microwave Food must only be reheated once 26 SONATA 55LXa Care and cleaning 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 A 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 Cleaning the brass plated handles If your appliance has brass plated handles it is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINISH The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as if 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
17. f 3Y2 42hours gt Rich fruit 180mm 7 2 on 2 22hours G Madeira 180nm 7 4 base 1 hour Small cakes 5 2 15 25 mirs Le Scones 7 2 8 12 mins a Victoria Sandwich 1807 m 7 4 2 20 30 nirs Pastries Plate tart Shortcrust 6 2 25 35mns To help pastry brown on the underside Fruit pie shortcrust 6 2 25 35mins cookon a metal plate or if plates are flat Mince pies flan pastry 5 2 15 25nins and have no rim urcerreath place on baking tray Gas Shelf Approxinete Food mark position cooking tinme Puddings Milk pudding 2 2 2 hrs approx Baked sponge pudding 3 2 45 60 nirs Baked custard 3 2 50 60 nirs Note You must soak dried beans then boil themin an open pan for 15 minutes before you add themto any dish e X1 SG VIVNOS SONATA 55LXa The electronic 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 We have supplied a plastic card as a quick reference when setting the timer 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 first switch the electricity supply on the timer display will flash To set the time of day Turn the selector knob to manual then eae turn to clock
18. for open roasting If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking tine for each kg Ib Yorkshire pudding large indvidual Cakes Christres Cake 8 Rich fruit 180mm 7 205 nm 8 Madeira 180 mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm 7 205 nm 8 7 Nu BNN N A 2 2 4 4 4 4 2 amp 4 2 amp 4 2 amp 4 2 amp 4 25 30 nirs 15 25 mins 4 5 hours 2a 23 ahours 2 2 23 ahours 1 hour 15 25 mirs 10 20 mins 20 30 nirs 20 35 mirs e X1 SG VIVNOS Gas Shelf Approxinete Food mark position cooking tinme Pastries Plate tart shortcrust 6 2 25 35 mrs Fruit pie Shortcrust 6 2 25 35 mins Mince pies flan pastry 5 2 amp 4 15 25 mirs To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or if plates are flat and have no rimundemeaih place on baking tray os Puddings Milk pudding 2 3 2 hrs approx oO Baked sponge pudding 4 4 45 60 nirs Baked custard 3 4 50 60 nirs Yeast nixtures Bread 0 45 kg lib loaves 8 3 30 40 mins 0 90 kg 2 Ibloaves 8 amp 3 30 40 nirs G Rolls and buns Se 2 10 20 nirs _ Note When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook tine Note You must soak dried beans then boil themin an open pan for 15 minutes before you add themto any dish o Oven cooking chart Second oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it ha
19. he stability bracket 1 Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance 2 Mark off 275mm from the left hand side of the appliance as shown in dimension A Fig 2a This is the centre line of the fixing bracket 8 Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 2a and remove appliance from its position Mark off dimension B see Fig 2a back from this line on the centre line of the bracket to locate the front edge of the lower bracket Fix lower bracket with two fixing holes to the floor then measure the height from floor level to engagement edge on back of appliance dimension C of Fig 2b 4 Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that underside of bracket is dimension C 3mm above floor level Reposition appliance and check that top bracket engages into appliance back as shown in Fig 2b Fig 2a Fig 2b 43 SONATA 55 LXa 4 CONNECTING TO GAS 50 700 This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only Supply piping should not be less that RS 8 Connection is made to the Rc 2 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 L E DO NOT USE P T F E SEALANT TAPE Check for gas soundness after connecting to the gas supply The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated
20. hest setting and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button OVEN GRILL e 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 from the grill cavity Second oven To light 1 2 4 5 Open the oven door Push in the control knob and turn it to left to gas mark 1 Press the ignition button When the burner has lit release the button There will only be small flames at first OVEN GRILL Rd a Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want Wait until the burner is showing large flames Close the oven door Important Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use the second oven 5 SONATA 55LXa 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 MAIN OVEN MAIN OVEN 3 Now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want 4 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 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 MAIN OVEN RAPID SONATA 55LXa The grill The grill is a high speed grill The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how
21. ice of three audible signals are available To select the choice of signal required rotate knob anti clockwise and release Repeat procedure to choose desired signal Automatic control Important You can only use the automatic control for the main oven 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 All you have to do is work through the steps below The clock will work out the rest for itself 1 Is the electricity supply on 2 Is the clock To adjust turn the Sa POSER Showing the Selector knob to correct time manual then turn to 3 08 clock Turn the setting knob in either direction Ps 22 SONATA 55LXa 3 Howlong will Turn the selector knob to the food take cook Then turn the setting OVEN PROGRAMMER to cook Knob until the length of time A gean you want the food to cook Shows in the display The maximum cooking time is 10 hours Auto will show in e AUTO the display 4 Whattime do Turn the selector knob to you wantthe Stop Turn the setting knob OVEN PROGRAMMER food to be until the time the oven is to Ah cooked by switch off shows in the display The cookpot 5 mue TME will go out e stor The St
22. into the right hand side of the burner box Remove oven burner by removing the spring clip from the right hand side of the oven burner and slide burner off injector whilst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F S D phial 2 Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector 3 Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the appropriate burner The pressure should be either i For Natural Gas 20mbar ii For LP GasThe 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 and replace oven burner and cover ensuring that the F S D phial is correctly located into the bracket on the burner 5 Check operation of oven 7 CHECKING THE GRILL Place the grill pan containing the grid into the grill compartment Light the grill burner by turning the grill tap to its full on position and pushing the ignition button As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released 8 CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Lift the lid Fit the burner crowns and caps ensuring that they are correctly seated Fit the pan supports Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning the hotplate tap to it s full on position and pushing the ignition button As soon as the burners are lit the button can be released 9 CHECKING LID SHUT OFF DEVICE Lift the lid Turn one hotplate burner tap to its full on position and push the ignition
23. isite air vent requirements Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present 40 SONATA 55LXa LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed sitting room of volume less than 20m or in a bathroom or shower room 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 If the units are intended to be fitted adjacent to the appliance but less than 400mm above the hotplate then a minimum space of 100mm must be maintained between the sides of the unit and the appliance see Fig 1b Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate If fitted next to or between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance The levelling feet fitted to the appliance will achieve a nominal height to hotplate trims of 900mm 2mm 20mm L P G cookers MUST NOT be installed below ground level i e in a basement aye sete r Lee ss wet Noms ve net gt see J wurde CE ee ee es 19 dimensions in mm 19 41 SO
24. k 3 4mm IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS L P Gas 2 4kW 172 4 g h 078 Diamond H GSD 214 Diamond H 1100 148 B2 78 L P Gas 2 4kW 172 4 g h 078 Diamond H GSD 100 34 Sourdillon 60525 952 0 62kW 445 g h This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Current Editions and the 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 It shall be installed and connected in accordance with the current installation regulations Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition All rooms require an openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well For room volumes up to 5m an air vent of 100cm is required for room volumes between 5m and 10m an air vent of 50cm is required If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside no air vent is required For room volumes that exceed 11m no air vent is required If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine the requ
25. n Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using the main oven You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the main 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 Positioning food on the grid Place food such as toast tea cakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid Place food which needs a gentle heat Such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the grid Arrange meat meat products and fish to Suit their thickness and how you like them cooked SONATA 55LXa 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 28 for more information Heat control RAPID The hotplate control knobs turn to gt 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 NORMAL NORMAL S 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 S
26. nce Two minutes after the lighting sequence has started the timer should cut off the gas supply to the oven burner and the audible signal should sound The signal is continuous it may be switched off at any time by rotating the left hand knob Return timer to manual by rotating the left hand knob to the manual position 46 SONATA 55LXa 13 CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1 2 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 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after approx 10 minutes the flame size has reduced Turn off the control knob and check that the oven flames go out GENERAL NOTE Instruct the user on how to use the appliance and its ignition system Refer the user to the wording in the inside cover which gives advice on the safe operation of the appliance 47 NOTES NOTES NOTES SONATA 55 LXa 311399801 Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include No OFF D BB FP FP FP FP FP FS fF Pp DESCRIPTION Oven Shelves Grill Top Oven Shelf P C Guarantee Card Consumer Questionnaire Grill Pan amp Trivet Hotplate Operation
27. o be eaten at once cool it quickly If you cannot remove food from the oven as soon as it is cooked make sure that the food is covered Choose perishable foods carefully especially during warm weather Food should be fresh and preferably straight from the refrigerator Joints of meat and poultry must be completely thawed Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry should not be cooked automatically if there is a delay period 10 Choose dishes which require approximately the same cooking time Slight variations may be allowed by i placing foods in larger or smaller containers ii using more or less liquid iii cutting fruit or vegetables into larger or smaller pieces This will give longer or shorter cooking times respectively Further temperature adjustments can be made by placing the foods higher or lower in the oven as the top of the oven is hotter than the bottom 11 Arrange shelf positions to suit dishes and choose dishes which will fit into the oven together 12 As food may be standing for some time in the oven cover dishes with foil or a lid where possible and in the case of roast potatoes and joints of meat brush with a little fat or oil Lemon juice may be added to fruit to prevent browning 13 Cream should be added just before serving 14 If alcohol is used fermentation can occur 15 Green leaf vegetables which take only a short time to cook should not be placed into the oven with the automatic meal I
28. op 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 Stop time will be 8 59 am the next day 5 Setto Turn the selector knob to automatic Auto 6 Turn on the Turn the oven control to oven control mark 9 then to the gas mark you want The time shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic controls when the time is 9 00 am the food is to be cooked for 2 hours and the food is needed at 6 00 pm 1800 hours The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and it will turn the oven off at the end Once the automatic sequence is finished there will be an alarm to remind you that you need to set the oven for manual operation To do this turn the selector knob to manual Turn off the oven control If you change your mind and want to cancel a programme that you have set simply turn to clock and then to manual 23 SONATA 55LXa Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 2 3 wo on Dm Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation If the oven has been used allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking You should leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking starts Do not leave food to stand in the oven when it has finished cooking You should remove it and if it is not going t
29. ound the sides of the pans you are wasting gas r i F 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you 2 need Do not overfill pans pe OL QU 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible The food will heat up more SP quickly and there will be less steam in Sw the kitchen ETT 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes 9 and carrots KOE lt lt IH 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces w This way they will cook more quickly Z I 6 A pressure cooker will save time and energy The ovens 11 SONATA 55 LXa 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 HOTTER and the lower shelf slightly cooler The base Of bis uit the oven is quite a lot cooler You can make GAS MARK use of these heat zones when you are TEMPERATURE cooking foods that need different perse temperatures all atthe same time COOLER If you are cooking more than one tray of Similar items for example cakes or biscuits swap the trays around 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 Second oven You should turn food round during the cooking time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or s
30. peat procedure to choose desired signal 11 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1 Set the clock as described above the clock is now ready for manual operation 2 Turn the main oven thermostat to Mk 9 and check that there is sparking from the ignition system This should continue until the oven burner is alight 3 When the oven burner lights up the sparking should cease there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the flame supervision device F S D by pass rate 4 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 5 Set the oven thermostat to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame has reduced in size 6 Turn off the thermostat and check that the oven flames go out 12 AUTOMATIC OPERATION Having set the clock up as described above turn the left hand knob to the cook position and set the right hand knob to show a cooking time of two minutes 0 02 Turn the left hand knob to the stop position the time shown on the display is now the time of day with two minutes added on Rotate the right hand knob to add two minutes to this time to give a two minute delay Turn the left hand knob to the auto position to complete the programming sequence the clock now shows the time of day again with auto glowing continuously Turn the oven thermostat on and two minutes after setting the oven burner should commence its lighting seque
31. s been pre heated for 20 minutes The recontrended shelf positions give the best results Put the dishes centrally on the shelf and tum food round during the cooking time You can change the gas marks and cooking tines to suit your own tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving If you are using both ovens at the sarre tine you may need to adjust the cooking tines Gas Shelf Food mark position Roasting neat Beef 5 Shelf on base Land 5 Shelf on base Pork and Veal 5 Shelf on base Approxinete cooking tine Rare Medium Well Dore Medium Well Dore Medium Well Dore 20 mins 25 mins 30 mins 25 mins 30 mins 30 mins 35 mins Thaw frazen joints thoroughly before cooking them per 2kg 1b and 30 mins per 12kg 1b and 25 mins per 12kg 1b and 30 mins per Yekg 1b and 25 mins per 2kg 1b and 30 mins per Ykg 1b and 30 mins per 2kg 1b and 35 mins e X1 SG VIVNOS Gas Shelf Approxinete Food mark position cooking tine Poultry Chicken 5 Shelfon 20 mins per kg 1lb and 20 nirs Duck and duckling 5 base 25 mins per kg 1b Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them un The tines given above are for open roasting If you cover with foil or a lid allow an extra 5 minutes cooking tine for each kg 1b Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins x Cakes Christres Cake 7 2 Shel
32. se If the fuse blows again there is a fault on the cooker 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 If the cooker will not light because there is an electrical power failure such as a power cut you cannot use the main oven All other burners may be lit with a match 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 Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and shelf positions See pages 15 20 Be prepared to adjust the gas mark up or down to get the results you want Problem The oven is not cooking evenly Check Check that the cooker is installed properly and is level Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays See page 13 Check that the main oven roof is pushed back into position f you are using a tin which is larger than the one we supplied be prepared to turn it round during cooking f you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking All food in the second oven should be turned round 35 SONATA 55LXa Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker Check Check that the instructions for care and cleaning beginning on page 27 are being followed 36
33. t is far better to cook them in a pan on the hotplate whilst dishing up the rest of the meal 24 SONATA 55 LXa 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 MAIN OVEN MAIN OVEN Lu 30 mins TurntoS Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low Cover all food during cooking to prevent it from drying out You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Food preparation slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb Do not cook poultry over 2kg 4lb 802 Cook in the middle of the oven or above Cook stuffing separately Cook for a minimum of 6 hours joints of pork must only be cooked if you can ensure by using a meat thermometer that an internal temperature of at least 88 C has been reached For good air circulation always stand joints on a rack in the roasting tin or casserole Thaw all frozen meat and poultry before cooking Prime cu
34. tews 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 The hotplate SONATA 55 LXa 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 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 Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping board This could damage the glass and reduce its strength SONATA 55 LXa Helpful hints Q 1 Keep flames under the base of pans If t the flames lick r
35. the runner lower the front edge and Slide the shelf in Baking trays and dishes Leave a gap of 13mm 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 main 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 The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should not be bigger than 310mm x 230mm 12 x 9 Place the longest side parallel with the door Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf You may need to turn large items around during cooking Turn all food round in the second oven 13 SONATA 55 LXa 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 14 Oven cooking chart Main oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre heated for 20 minutes If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items for sample cakes or biscuits swap the trays around during cooking or you can take the top
36. to change the height of the grid to suitthe 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 has two heat settings OVEN GRILL The control knob turns to the right 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 you have browned it on the high setting Cooking positions There is only one position for the OU Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan You can turn JU the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food You can place some dishes Straight on to the grill shelf This is LOUE useful when you are browning the AAAA top of food such as cauliflower cheese SONATA 55LXa General The shelf in the gril 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 The grill pan handle can be removed To put the handle on to the pan you should put the chrome bracket over the cut out in the pan and then slide the handle to the left as far as the bump on the pan When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle a Store the pan on the shelf in the grill Turn the grill burner off before you Store the pa
37. ts of meat do not benefit from slow cooking Remove excess fat and skin unless browned first Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook setting 25 SONATA 55LXa Soups casseroles and stews 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 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 Milk puddings Cover the cereal with boiling water and allow to stand for 30 minutes Drain and make the pudding in the usual way 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 at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation Adjust at the end of the cooking time Liquid Reduce normal liquid quantities slightly as there is little evaporation during cooking time Milk and milk products for example cream Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling Reheating Left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated Food should not be reheat
38. use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present For further details see page 40 31 Installatior SONATA 55LXa Positioning The diagram shows how close to the cooker cupboards shelves curtains and so on can be fitted Look at 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 Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away TS WALL CABINETS COOKER HOODS WALL CABINETS COOKER HOOOS CURTAINS Oo CURTAINS WALL CABINE 400 All dimensions in mm f a cooker hood is fitted check the cooker hood installation instructions 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 Height to hotplate 898mm 920mm adjusted by two screw
39. w minutes and then clean it using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the shelf using hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if necessary The heat in the oven will change the colour of the solid plate on the shelf You must not remove the solid plate from the shelf You can soak the shelf in hot soapy water for a few minutes to make cleaning easier BODY 28 SONATA 55LXa 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 ES Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over 2 Do not put dishes too high in the oven If you do they may stick to the oven roof 3 5 Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing 4 Use a roasting tin which is just large L gt enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing F s Dry any vegetables that you are going to ag roast If they are wet there will be more fat ee A splashing 5 6 Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly 29 SONATA 55LXa Main 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 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 ver
40. y 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 MAIN OVEN 1 Remove the oven shelves l l 2 Setthe oven to mark 5 for at 7 Mark 5 f least 30 minutes a 30 mins MAIN OVEN 3 Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the Je oven is presentably clean q Some staining will remain une nae Do not use any cleaning TS agents or scrapers on the ra inside of the oven Do not A ND 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 359001011 General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelves the roasting tin and the oven door while they are still slightly warm This way you can easily remove any splashes or spills Wipe the oven base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives 30 SONATA 55LXa Installing the cooker For your safety This cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation amp Use regulations current editions and the IEE Wiring Regulations It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas Supply Y our installer should check the data badge Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted Location For your safety The
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