Electrolux 55GX manual

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    Operating and Installation Instructions[...]

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    Introduction This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. 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 boo[...]

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    Page Lighting the appliance 4 The grill 7 The hotplate 9 The ovens 12 Oven cooking chart - main oven 15 - top oven 18 Slow cooking 21 Care and cleaning 23 Installing the appliance 28 General information 30 What is wrong and why? 32 Servicing 34 Installation Instructions 36 Technical Data 37 Safety requirements/ventilation 38 Location of appliance/i[...]

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    Lighting the appliance The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 30. Hotplate and Grill 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 butto[...]

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    Top oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 8, and press the ignition button immediately. 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[...]

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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. L Y R I C 5 5 G X 6 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. Lighting the cooker MA[...]

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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. Prior to using the grill We suggest [...]

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    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. Preheating You don't usually need to preheat the grill. You m[...]

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    The hotplate 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. Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different [...]

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    L Y R I C 5 5 G X 10 The hotplate 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 [...]

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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 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 t[...]

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    The ovens 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 and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You c[...]

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    Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. Most top oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However, when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the top oven shelf on the base of the top oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food. There is a stop at the back of the top oven. You[...]

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    Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing. It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes. If you are using a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be prepared to allow an [...]

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    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 example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or you can take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the hig[...]

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    Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling Stuffed poultry 5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb). Cook as above but calculate weight inc[...]

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    Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) 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. Puddings: Milk pudd[...]

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    Oven cooking chart - Top oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes. It is important to check that food is piping hot before servin[...]

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    Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Duck and duckling 5 5 Shelf on oven base Shelf on oven base 20 mins. per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1 lb). Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. The times given above are for whe[...]

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    Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Puddings: Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs. approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. Note: You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish. L Y R I C 5 5 G X Oven cooking chart 20[...]

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    Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the top 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[...]

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    Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (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 tight fitting lid or tin foil. 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. P[...]

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    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 with washing up liquid in it and not any other cleaning product. If you own a dishwasher please read the operating instructions for the m[...]

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    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 'Cif' with a soft scourer. For more stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. After cleaning the appliance parts, dry them thoroughly before you put them [...]

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    The top oven Clean the oven and shelf frequently using hot soapy water. Mild abrasives can be used if necessary. 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. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. D[...]

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    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 main 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 o[...]

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    Cleaning between the outer and inner glass doors You can remove the glass from both oven doors if you need to. Note: For top oven door 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 outer glass 1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the t[...]

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    Installing the appliance Location 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 [...]

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    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 behi[...]

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    General information Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering. To move the appliance open the grill door. Ra[...]

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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 appliance which must be put right. Do not use a fuse with a rating higher [...]

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    What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling your local Service Force Centre. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light . Check 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 b[...]

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    Problem The ovens are not cooking evenly . Check Check that the appliance is installed properly and is level. Check that the main oven roof is pushed fully back into position. Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions. Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays (see page 13). If you are cooking a larg[...]

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    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:- 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 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 [...]

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    Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Parkinson Cowan appliance or further information on products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows: Customer Care Department Parkinson Cowan 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 950950 * * calls to this number may be [...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please note that the handle may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. 36 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. In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and/o[...]

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    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Overall 1462mm (nominal) 554mm (nominal) 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) Height to hotplate 907mm nominal - see important note 'Location of the Appliance' (see Page 39). Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum 600mm clearance Nominal Space for fixing above hotplate level 100mm [...]

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    MAIN OVEN Natural Gas L P. Gas Heat Input 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4g/h) Injector Marking 108 78 Thermostat By-pass Marking 69 78 TOP OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Heat Input 1.8kW (6142 Btu/h) 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) Injector Marking 095 78 Thermostat By-Pass 73 79 GENERAL Ignition H.T. Spark H.T. Spark Spark Gap 3-4mm 3-4mm IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREME[...]

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    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 cabi[...]

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    3. 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. Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the feet, at the front and rear of the appliance. 2. A spirit level should be pla[...]

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    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 soun[...]

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    The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 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 or coloured GREEN or GREEN and Y[...]

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    8. CHECKING THE GRILL Fit the grill pan shelf to the splashplate canopy (4 screws). Place the grill pan containing the grid on to the grill pan shelf. Light the grill burner by turning the tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released. If the ignition of the grill fails ensure [...]

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    44 N O T E S[...]

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    45 N O T E S[...]

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    46 LYRIC 55GX/2 311397410 N O T E S[...]

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    Contents Check List The loose contents of this pack include:- No. OFF DESCRIPTION 1 Top Oven Shelf with Baffle 2 Main Oven Shelves 1 Guarantee Card 1 Servery Shelf (Large) 1 Twin Handled Grill Pan (Large) 1 Servery Runner R/H 1 Servery Runner L/H 1 Grill Pan grid (Large) 1 Yellow Screw Pack 4 Burner Crowns 4 Burner Caps 2 Pan Supports 47[...]

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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 No. Off Maker's Part Number Burner Cap - Rapi[...]