Cast iron pan supports are available on some models of Freestanding Cookers that are currently on offer in Ireland. The benefits of cast iron, is that cast iron is extremely durable and tough and is also a little wider than the hardened enamel pan supports and therefore gives your pots and pans more stability whilst cooking

What is FFD (Flame Failure Device) or FSD (Flame Supervision Device)?

A Flame Supervision Device (or FSD) or Flame Failure Device (FFD) is a part of the gas burner system that ensures that the fuel supply to a gas appliance such as a gas hob is cut off automatically and immediately if for any reason the flame goes out or becomes unstable.

This device is a legal requirement on all cookers sold in the Republic of Ireland.

The technical terminology for the Flame Failure Device is a Thermo-Couple.

 

What is a Multi-Function Oven?

Some freestanding cookers on the market come with the option of having the oven / ovens as multi-function ovens, which allows you to cook with a combination of heat from the top and the bottom of the oven, the grill and fan assisted.

Some Multi-function electric ovens may even offer features such as a defrost setting, pizza cook function or fanned grilling function.

Modern fan ovens provide a means of blowing the air round in the oven box so as to even out the temperature gradient, which means food can be cooked evenly when placed anywhere in the oven.

This mode (fan assisted) of oven cooking would be non-conventional and allows one to cook with the oven temperature turned down by 20 or so degrees Celsius.

Many ovens allow you to turn the fan on or off so that the oven can be made to function in the conventional manner if needed.

What is a Conventional Oven?

Convection ovens or fan ovens or turbo ovens augment a traditional oven by circulating heated air using a fan.

The fan motor is in a separate enclosure, to protect it from overheating and melting any plastic components including wire insulation.

Food warms faster in a convection oven, because the moving air strips away the thin layer of air which otherwise would surround and insulate the food.

What is an Induction Hot Plate? An induction hob works on electric magnetic heat transfer rather than electric radiant heat transfer. Induction will normally have a heavier draw on electrical power supply but is much quicker than standard ceramic electric hobs

What is a Ceramic Hot Plate?

The ceramic hotplate is a glass ceramic plate which includes heating elements, which are separated by an insulating layer, for direct heating.

The cooking area is sub-divided into at least one inner and one outer area which include individual heating elements for each partial area.

These heating elements can be switched or adjusted with regard to the output which regulates the heat of the individual element.

What is a Fully Programmable Timer?

A fully programmable timer can be set to turn on and off your oven at whatever desired time that you like.

It can be a very handy tool if you have to go out for whatever reason, as this can be set to start cooking your food before you even get home.

Watch an example of a Belling oven programmer below

What is a Minute Minder?

The minute minder on certain models of freestanding cookers is a very useful device as this is when you can set a time for your oven between 23.59 hours and 1 minute and after the elapsed time that you have set is up, a bell or ringing tone will be set off to let you know.

What is a Digital Clock on a freestanding cooker?

Some freestanding cookers on the market come with a clock as standard.

The clock in some cases also doubles as either a minute minder or a fully programmable timer.

 

What is a Glass Lid?

The glass lid is available on a selection of cookers but comes as standard on all Cannon freestanding gas cookers.

It is beneficial in many ways as it can be used as a splashback when up and for extra storage space when fully down.

It also is used as an extra safety device, due to the fact that when you close it down fully it cuts the gas supply off.

What is a Triple Ring (Wok) Burner?

The triple ring burner or wok burner is only available on a select few of the available freestanding gas cookers that are currently on the market.

The Cannon C60GPXF & C60GPCF would be two of the best sellers that would have this extra as standard.

The triple ring gives you an intense heat as it offers 3 rings of heat where as all standard rings on your hob generally just have one ring of flames.

What are Enamel Pan Supports?

Enamel pan supports are very popular on freestanding gas cookers that are currently on sell at present.

The hardened enamel pan support are very durable and are generally covered with a heat resistant colouring (usually black) to give the cooker a better looking finish

 

 

What is One Hand Ignition?

The one hand ignition comes as standard on all Cannon model of freestanding gas cookers.

One hand ignition is when you are turning on the gas, whether that is your oven, grill or hob and the flame ignites by simply pressing in the knob as you turn it.

Please note that most freestanding gas cookers now require to be plugged in using a standard 3 pin plug socket. This powers your ignition, oven light and timer / programmer (should your model have them).

 

What is Battery Powered Ignition ?

Most freestanding gas cookers on the market these days require access to a standard 3 pin plug, which powers the ignition of the flame on the cooker of fire.

However there are still a couple of models for sale that use a battery to power this.

Please call in to us at 31 Capel Street, Dublin 1 or log on to www.thegascompany.ie for more details.

 

What is two hand ignition ?

The two hand ignition is when you have a separate button on your cooker that you must push in at the same time as turning on the gas on your hob, oven or grill in order for the flame to ignite.

Please note that most freestanding gas cookers now require to be plugged in using a standard 3 pin plug socket.

This powers your ignition, oven light and timer / programmer (should your model have them).

 

Currently the only model of the eye-level grill model of freestanding cooker available in the Republic of Ireland is the Flavel Cascada 50cm White Cooker.

This unit would be taller in height in comparison to most standard freestanding cookers because the grill is above the hob at a height of 1462cm / 57.5

 

What is a Standard Grill Pan?

A standard grill pan is one that sits on to the rack inside your appliance. As it is not a slide grill, it does require the use of an attached or attachable handle as this will be needed to remove the food from under the grill.

 

What is a Slide Grill?

The slide grill is something that you will find that on some models of freestanding cookers, as they will have the easy slide out grill as standard.

The slide grill sits on two roller mechanisms that simply slide the grill pan in and out of the grill without having any lifting.

As this is on rollers, it therefore doesn't require a handle but would require the use of oven gloves or a tea-towel as the tray can become hot when is use.

 

What is an Interior Oven Light?

The purpose of the interior oven light is much like the exterior glass on your oven door.

The main reasoning for the oven light was to simplify monitoring and seeing the food without having to open the oven door or remove the food from the oven.

 

What is Exterior Glass on Oven Doors?

Exterior glass on oven doors was designed so you could see the progress of how your food was cooking without having to open the oven door and losing the heat or decreasing the desired temperature that the oven had built up too.

 

What is Easy Removable Interior Glass?

Well on some models, you will see a second glass panel on the inside of the door of your oven. This will be held in place by brackets either side of the glass that hold the pane in position.

The glass is easily removed by simply sliding it out of the brackets to clean.

Once cleaned it simply slides back in to the brackets and will look as good as new without it having required you to bend down to clean it.

 

What are Self Clean Lined Oven Walls?

Self clean lining on the walls do exactly as the description would indicate.

Once the oven is set to high temperature, any excess baking material, food or splashes on the walls will remove themselves off the oven walls and can be easily wiped away from the floor of the oven without and hard scrubbing needed.

 

What is a Storage Drawer?

The storage drawer on freestanding cookers only comes on certain models, namely the eye-level grill or the single cavity freestanding cooker.

This is usually positioned at the bottom of the appliance, just below your main oven. It is used for holding small pots, frying pans etc.

What are Freestanding Gas & Electric Cookers?

What is a Freestanding Gas Cooker ?

What is a Freestanding Electric Cooker ?

What is a Freestanding Dual Fuel Cooker ?

Freestanding cookers come in the following fuel options:

 

 

A freestanding gas cooker is an appliance or range varying in sizes of 50cm, 55cm or 60cm wide with gas rings on a top hob and 
an oven under the hob for cooking food with gas.
The gas rings on top are gas burners consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to 
be burned, hence creating the flame which in turn cooks your food or boils liquid.
The gas that is used in these cookers can be either "natural gas" or "LPG bottled gas". Most appliances are set up to use natural
gas, but can be converted with a conversion kit so they can use LPG.
In all of the fore mentioned models, there are various sizes on offer in relation to the width of the appliance and these are 
50cm (19.5"), 55cm (21") or 60cm (23.5"). Most of these cookers have a standard height size of 90cm (35.5) and a depth size 
of 60cm (23.5) although there are a few exceptions to these dimensions that are also available to purchase in
The Gas Company or online at www.thegascompany.ie in some models of freestanding cookers.

There are also many options that you can have in the design of your cooker, with regard to where you 
want the grill positioned and how many ovens you would like on the appliance. Some of these options would be as follows:

Gas Double Oven Freestanding Cooker (available in Gas, Electric or Duel Fuel only)

Gas Twin Cavity Single Oven & Grill (available in Gas, Electric or Duel Fuel only)

Gas Single Cavity Single Oven & Grill (available in Gas, Electric or Duel Fuel only)

Gas Eye-Level Grill with Single Oven (available in Gas or Gas using LPG Bottled Gas only)

 

 

 

A freestanding electric cooker is an appliance that uses electric as its fuel type to cook or heat food. The cooker consists 
of a hob on top containing 4 rings and an oven and grill in one compartment or seperate compartments underneath the hob.

The most common methods used on hobs include, among others, coil elements (the most common and familiar kind of 
"electric" cooker), halogen heaters, and induction.
The newest of these methods is "induction" this is a powerful, high-frequency electromagnet, with the electromagnetism generated 
by sophisticated electronics in the "element" under the unit's ceramic surface. When a good-sized piece of magnetic material--
such as, for example, a cast-iron skillet--is placed in the magnetic field that the element is generating, the field transfers ("induces") 
energy into that metal. That transferred energy causes the metal--the cooking vessel--to become hot. 
By controlling the strength of the electromagnetic field, we can control the amount of heat being generated in the cooking vessel.

Another method of electric hob cooking is "Halogen Cooktops" these use hugely powerful lamps similar to normal incandescent 
light bulbs only hotter and brighter. When electricity flows through the filament, the lamp gives off light and gets hot.

There are various sizes on offer in relation to the width of electric cookers and these are 
50cm (19.5"), 55cm (21") or 60cm (23.5"). Most of these cookers have a standard height size of 90cm (35.5") and a depth size 
of 60cm (23.5") although there are a few exceptions to these dimensions that are also available to purchase in
The Gas Company or online at www.thegascompany.ie in some models of freestanding cookers.

 

Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer!Carbon Monoxide cannot be smelled,heard of seen !

Homeowners rarely forget to alert their home to the presence of smoke or fire by use of a Smoke Detector/Alarm - but as Carbon Monoxide is a highly dangerous gas - it is just as important - if not more important to protect you home from this silent killer CARBON MONOXIDE.

Installation of a Carbon Monoxide detector has become even more important , in recent years, in homes due to increased use of solid fuel, gas and other home heating appliances in the average household and the increase in home renovations and newbuilds.

What are the common Causes of CO Poisoning?

Dangerous amounts of Carbon Monoxide can accumulate in the home for a number of reasons. Carbon Monoxide can occur as a result of any of the following:

• Always enure your home appliances are installed or serviced by a properly qualified /accredited and registered installer.
• Ventilation of a room is very important when using certain gas or solid fuel fires /appliances. Ventilation should also be considered when carrying out home improovements with your builder.
• Carbon Monoxide can also occur when a cooking appliance is used for heating purposes.
• Combustion Engines such as cars, vans etc...(even lawmowers) can create Carbon Monoxide.
• Heating appliances -which are Faulty or damaged,or if they have been poorly installed,serviced - or not serviced at all!

Symptoms of CO Poisoning

Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be similar to those caused by other illnesses such as a cold or flu. They include

• Unexplained headaches, chest pains or muscular weakness,Sickness, diarrhoea or stomach pains,Sudden dizziness when standing up,General lethargy

What should I Do if I suspect any issue of Carbon Monoxide?

If there is anyone in your house with the symptoms - get out immediately to get fresh air, seek medical advice and ask you medical advisor to check for Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

Stop using the suspected appliances immediately and do not use it again until it has been checked by a registered installer or a qualified service agent.

Whats the difference between PROPANE gas VS. BUTANE gas?
LPG, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, is the term widely used to describe a family of light hydrocarbons. The two most prominent members of this family are propane and butane.
Both types of gases are used for industrial and household purposes and have similar qualities that is why people often confuse them. There are certain differences between butane and propane which could either be advantageous or disadvantageous depending on how they are being used.
SIMILARITIES
Both are extracted from petroleum in oil or natural gas form. When combusted, they produce carbon dioxide, water, carbon monoxide and soot. Both are used to fuel vehicles and for heating stoves.
DIFFERENCES
Propane has a lower boiling point than butane so it will continue to convert from a liquid to a gas even in very cold conditions, down to -45ºC. When stored as a liquid in a tank, it exerts a greater pressure than Butane at the same temperature. So Propane, as an LPG, is most suitable for exterior storage and use. Its ability to operate in low temperatures makes it the most suitable LPG for many applications. Propane is widely used as a fuel source for domestic and commercial heating, hot water and cooking. It also has a wide range of uses in industry and agriculture. When the fuel needs to be stored for a long time, propane is a better choice than butane. When people need to go camping, hiking or mountain climbing, especially in cold weather, propane is preferred over butane as a fuel for cooking.
Butane has the lower vapor pressure at equivalent temperatures and is suitable for interior use or outside during the summer. Butane is a very common fuel among leisure users and owners of portable heaters and is known to be cheaper than Propane.
Propane and butane are normally stored in either portable steel cylinders or small bulk fixed storage tanks ready for use.

BASIC INFORMATION

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
BUTANE
Molar Mass
Density
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Classification
58.12 g/mol
2.48 kg/m3
30.2°F (-1°C)
-220°F(-140°C)
Alkane
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
PROPANE
Molar Mass
Density
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Classification
44.1 g/mol
493.00 kg/m3
-43.6°F (-42°C)
-306.4°F(-188°C)
Alkane

Exactly as it says......Boil King Barbeque Features explained.......an easy to understand guide. Levels of cooking by Broil King

 

 

 

 

Rotisserie cooking on a cooker may also known as spit-roasting. Rotisserie cooking is a style of roasting where meat is skewered on a spit. A long solid rod used to hold food while it is being rotated and cooked in a heater cavity.

 

Gas Heat works as a natural flow system. Hot Air rises naturally to the top of an oven.

Some Modern Gas fan ovens provide a means of blowing the air round in the oven box so as to even out the temperature gradient, which means food can be cooked evenly when placed anywhere in the oven.

Many ovens allow you to turn the fan on or off so that the oven can be made to function in the conventional manner if needed