User manual PARKINSON COWAN COMAST3

[. . . ] 3 Owners handbook and Installation instructions n iot c u d or t nI AST0RIA 3 Introduction This gas cooker has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. 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. [. . . ] Move sideways and front to back to check the cap is fitted properly. 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'. 21 g ni n a le c d n a er a C ASTORIA 3 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 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 aluminium foil to prevent it becoming blocked. General Clean the oven shelves and the oven door while they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills. Wipe with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives. 22 ASTORIA 3 n iot all at s nI 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. 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 The 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 32. 23 n oit lal at s nI ASTORIA 3 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. Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the cooker. l l l l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away. If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions. We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the cooker meet British Standards. [. . . ] Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector. 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. Gas The pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane. Turn off the taps, disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven burner and cover, ensuring that the F. S. D. [. . . ]