Country Cottage 55 Operating and Installation Instructions
Introduction COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 Introduction This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. This appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It also carries the C.E. mark. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance 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 appliance.
st COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 n et n o C Page Contents Lighting the appliance 4 The grill 6 The hotplate 8 The oven 11 Oven cooking chart 13 Slow cooking 16 Care and cleaning 18 Installing the appliance 22 General information 24 What is wrong and why? 26 Servicing 27 Installation instructions 29 Technical Data 30 Safety requirements/ventilation 31 Location of appliance/installation 32 Testing 34 3
Lighting the appliance COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 Lighting the appliance The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 24. Grill and hotplate To light: 1 Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button. Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread.
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 appliance. When you are turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance until the flame has gone out.
lil COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 T h e g r 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 grid 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. Prior to using the grill We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to burn off any residue from the surface.
lil COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 g r e Cooking positions Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan. You can turn the grid 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 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.
et la COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 The hotplate e Heat control T h h o pt 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. 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.
te COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 pt al h o For your safety T h e 1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. 2 Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. 3 Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. 4 Put pans on the centre of the burners. 5 Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally knocked. 6 Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do not cover the pan with a lid.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 et al pt o h e Helpful hints h T 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill pans. 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible. The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen. 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan, for example potatoes and carrots. 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 v e n o 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.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 T h e o v e n Baking trays and dishes For your safety Never place cooking dishes, trays and so on over the oven burner. This will damage the appliance as well as the ovenware and possibly the floor covering underneath the appliance. 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 .
Oven cooking chart 13 Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Beef 5 4 Rare: Medium: Well Done: 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Lamb 5 4 Medium: Well Done: 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium: Well Done: 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 35 mins.
Oven cooking chart Shelf position Approximate cooking time Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10 lbs) Duck and duckling 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 or 5 4 20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Food Poultry: Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. The times given above are for when you are open roasting.
Food Pastries: Shelf position Approximate cooking time 6 6 5 2 2 2&4 25-35 mins. 25-35 mins. 15-25 mins. 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. 15 Puddings: Milk puddings Baked sponge pudding Baked custards 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs. 45-60 mins. 50-60 mins. Yeast Mixtures: Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns 8* 8* 8* 3 3 2 30-40 mins. 30-40 mins. 10-20 mins.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 o k ni g Slow cooking S lo w oc 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.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 k ni g Soups, casseroles and stews l l l l Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables l l l l l Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 n ni g Care and cleaning d For your safety el a C a er a n c For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas appliance 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.
g COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 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.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 ni g The grill c Do not clean the grill burner itself. The burner is designed to be self cleaning. Cleaning the grill may cause the holes in the burner to become blocked preventing it from operating correctly. Please note that due to the nature of stainless steel the grill burner may tarnish through use over a period of time. This is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. C a er a n d el a n Clean the area around the grill frequently using hot soapy water.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 n ni g The oven The inside of the oven is finished in vitreous enamel. You should clean the oven regularly using hot soapy water and mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you use any oven cleaners they must have the Vitreous Enamel Development Council (VEDC) seal of approval. Follow the instructions on the cleaning agent and protect the oven burner with foil to prevent it becoming blocked. Helpful hints 1 Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 lal oit n ta Installing the appliance In s For your safety This appliance must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) regulations current editions. It is important that the appliance is suitable for your gas supply. Your installer should check the rating plate. Ensure that a stability bracket is fitted.
n COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 all oit Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance 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 appliance. l l l l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
n COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 mr a oti ni fo General information For your safety e Do not block any of the appliance vents. Never line any part of the appliance with foil. Do not let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the appliance. G e n ar l Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance.
n COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 a oit Storage of mr 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. Reversing the oven door You can turn the oven door around so that it opens on the other side. Your supplier can arrange this.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 w h ?y What is wrong and why? n d We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling your local Service Force Centre. n g a t The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check W h a Problem si w or l l l If you cannot hear any sparking or the sparking is slow when you press the ignition button it may not be enough to light the appliance. You will probably need to replace the battery.
ni g COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
COUNTRY COTTAGE 55 ni g S e vr ci For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the appliance yourself as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on front frame. Rating Plate on top rear of panel. Please note that the handle may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. For your safety Where Applicable Natural Gas and L.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Height to hotplate Height 1462mm (nominal) Width 550mm Depth 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) 907mm nominal see important note 'Location of the Appliance' (see Page 32). Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level 100mm each side of appliance Minimum space above grill 500mm Minimum distance from rear wall Weight of appliance 59.
HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking Heat Input Injector Marking OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Thermostat By-Pass Natural Gas R.H.F. 1.0kW (3412 Btu/h) 079 R.H.F. 1.0kW (71.8g/h) 51 R.H.R. 2.0kW (6824 Btu/h) 104 L. P. Gas R.H.R. 2.0kW (143.7 g/h) 72 Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 108 69 L.H.R. 2.0kW (6824 Btu/h) 104 L.H.R. 2.0kW (143.7 g/h) 72 L.H.F 2.8kW (9554 Btu/h) 130 L.H.F. 2.7kW (194 g/h) 83 L.P. Gas 2.4kW (172.4g/h) 78 78 GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap H.T.
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below. The appliance must be a minimum of 20mm from the rear wall (note that this dimension is provided by the inlet elbow). Shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must not be fitted closer than 500mm to the top of the grill canopy or within 100mm of the sides of the grill.
3. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and rear are provided on the base of the appliance. Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance. A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm that the appliance is correctly levelled. 4. 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.
5. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8 (³/8" B.S.P.). Connection is made to the Rc½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply. The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig.3.
9. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns, caps and pan supports ensuring that they are correctly seated. Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning each hotplate tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released. 10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specification or appearance are changed. Description Burner Cap - Rapid Burner Cap - Normal Burner Cap - Simmer Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G. Burner Crown - Rapid - L.P.G. Burner Crown - Normal Burner Crown - Simmer Pan Support No.
