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Rayburn GDO, 200G & 200L
 Rayburn GDO in Wedgwood Blue |
 Rayburn 200G |
Introduced in the autumn of 1991, the GDO was the first Gas-fired Rayburn, offered as a cooking only model, with no domestic hot water boiler, available in Natural Gas and LPG (Propane) options. As such, it was intended for homes which already had an adequate central heating system in place. It was also the first Rayburn to have both of its ovens manufactured from cast-iron, therefore the bottom one could be used as a simmering oven, when the cooker was up to full temperature.
Temperature control was by means of an electric thermostat, controlling a solenoid valve on the burner, which closed down to a bypass rate when the desired temperature was reached. A permanent pilot and flame failure valve were also incorporated. It was intended that the cooker could be operated as a continually burning appliance or alternatively be timed and programmed, for which purpose, an external programmer was available as an optional extra.
Twin, chrome insulating lids covered a single cast iron hotplate and the cooker was available in a wide choice of colours.
In 1994 the models were re-designated 200G (natural gas) and 200L (propane) and received CE approval with the inclusion of a Combustion Discharge Safety device. This affectively changed the cooker control arrangements to an on/off style appliance. The burner now extinguished completely when the desired temperature was reached.
By 1997, the products had acquired 'slam catch' doors and modified insulating lids.
During 1999 the insulating lids were again restyled to incorporate 'piano' hinges, to bring them in line with other models.
Production of the 200G & 200L continues.