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. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the cooker properly before you use it for the first time. 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 This cooker is designed for domestic use to cook food. [. . . ] Cap to crown Place cap centrally on the top of crown (enamel side up). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1460mm 902mm - 920mm (adjusted by four screw feet) 498mm 600mm (to front of door panel) Cooker dimensions Overall height: Height to hotplate: Width: Depth: 24 ASTORIA 3 n iot a mr of in l ar e n e G General information For your safety Do not block any of the cooker vents. 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. When you replace the cooker push it back to the stop and make sure there is the same gap at each rear corner. The battery The battery for the ignition will usually last for many months. If the ignition system doesn't work you probably need to replace the battery. The battery holder is located at the front of the bottom storage compartment. [. . . ] The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently. Fig. 3 All dimensions in mm IMPORTANT: FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST COMPLY WITH BS. AND CAPABLE OF OPERATION UP TO 50mbar AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE, BAND OR LABEL. [. . . ]