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Introduction This gas oven has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the oven properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this booklet with you[...]
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Contents Installing the oven 4 General information 5 The cooling fan for the controls 5 Ignition 6 Oven light 6 Lighting the oven/grill 7 The grill 9 The grill pan and handle 12 The oven 14 Baking trays and dishes 16 Oven cooking charts 17 Slow cooking 2 0 The electronic timer 23 Hints and tips for automatic cooking 26 Care and cleaning 27 What is [...]
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Installing the oven Cabinet Dimensions This oven must be fitted into a cabinet with a suitable sized aperture. Minimum aperture height 575mm Minimum aperture width 560mm Minimum aperture depth 560mm For more details on suitable cabinet sizes refer to the Installation and Servicing Instructions supplied with your oven. Location 4 Z B G 8 6 1 I ns t [...]
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General information To get the best results from your new oven please read these instructions carefully. You should pay particular attention to cooking times and gas mark settings as these may differ from your previous oven. You may find it necessary to adjust these until you are more familiar with the oven. Oven housing units vary widely in constr[...]
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Ignition The grill and oven burners light automatically when you turn on the control. If, for any reason either of the burners go out, the spark ignition will automatically relight it. Please note: You can only use the grill with the door fully or partially open. You cannot use the grill when the door is closed. You cannot use the oven and grill to[...]
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Lighting the oven/grill Grill To light: 1 Open the door. Push in the control knob and turn it to the highest setting. This is shown by a large flame symbol. Oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. When the burner has lit there will only be small flames at first. 3 Now turn the control knob to the g[...]
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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. 8 Z B G 8 6 1 For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the oven. When you are turning off a burner do not leave the oven until the flame has gone out. Lighting the oven/grill[...]
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The grill We suggest that you run the grill without food for approximately 5 - 10 minutes to burn off any residue from the surface. During this period an odour may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation. Heat control The grill gives variable heat settings. The control knob turns to the left from 'OFF' to &a[...]
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Cooking positions Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan. You can turn the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food. You can place some dishes straight on 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 may wish[...]
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Use shelf position one when toasting and adjust the height of the grid to suit. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. Dishes, tins and trays should not be placed directly on the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will occur. 11 Z B G 8 6 1 For your safety Always remove the grill pan before attempting to adjust the shelf posit[...]
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The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to remove [...]
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To check the progress of the food when using the grill you should withdraw the grill pan on the shelf to attend to food. After removing the grill pan you can rest it on a heat resistant work surface if you need to. Plate warming When using the grill, you can use the shelf below the grill pan to warm plates. Do not put plates on the shelf when the g[...]
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The oven We suggest that you run the oven without food for approximately 10 - 15 minutes at gas mark 7 to burn off any residue from the surface. During this period an odour may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation. Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you[...]
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Oven shelves The two oven shelves can be slotted into place in any of 5 positions. The top shelf position should be reserved for grilling only. For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If you want to remove a shelf completely, pull it forward as far as it will go, raise the front edge and lift it out. To put the shelf into a different posi[...]
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Baking trays and dishes Leave a gap of 13mm (½") between all dishes and the sides of the oven so the heat can circulate properly. Do not push dishes too far back as food will burn if it overhangs the burner flames. For the best results we recommend that you use a baking tray which is 310mm (12") square. If you use a tray or tin which is [...]
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Oven cooking chart These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. When you are using two shelves use the shelf with the metal plate in the higher position. 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 t[...]
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Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10 lbs) Duck and duckling 5 4 4 5 4* 5 5 4* 20 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1 lb). Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight i[...]
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Food Gas Mark Shelf Position Approximate cooking time Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) Profiteroles (choux pastry) 6 6 5 4 2* 2* 2* & 4 2 50 mins. interchange after 25 mins. 50 mins. interchange after 25 mins. 15-25 mins. 25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if[...]
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Slow cooking 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. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low. Cover all foo[...]
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Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 3kg (6lb). Do not cook two (1.8kg) (2lb) casseroles on slow cook setting at the same time. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Cook for up to 9 hours. Vegetables Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open p[...]
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Milk and milk products, for example cream Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling. Reheating Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave. Only reheat food once. 22 Z B G 8 6 1 Slow cooking[...]
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The e lectronic t im e r Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them until you're familiar with the procedure. If the oven is switched off on the wall or there is a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the [...]
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Automatic control When you use the automatic controls for the first time it's probably best to choose a time when you are at home. That way you can check to make sure you've set everything correctly and you'll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future. Setting the controls for automatic use This is very easy.[...]
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4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? Turn the selector knob to 'End Time'. Turn the setting knob until the time the oven is to switch off shows in the display. The cookpot symbol ( ) will go out. The 'End time ' must not be more than 23 hours 59 minutes from the time of day. For example if the time of day is 9.00 am[...]
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Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking. 3 You should leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking starts. 4 Do not l[...]
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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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The oven Clean the base of the oven, the oven shelves, and the oven door while they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills. You may use mild abrasives. The heat in the oven will change the colour of the metal plate on the shelf. You must not remove the solid plate from the shelf. You can soak the shelf for a[...]
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Oven cleaning cycle You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the 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 baking you should follow the cleaning cycle once a week. If you do very little roasting you will only need to follow the cleanin[...]
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4 Using both hands, gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you. Lift slightly to disengage the locators at the bottom of the door. 5 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild abrasives such as 'Jif'. 6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and gently placing the locators into the holes of the brackets a[...]
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What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your oven before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself, without the expense of a service call. If the Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below, you will be charged for the call whether [...]
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Problem Having difficulty cleaning any part of the oven. Check Check that you are following the instructions for care and cleaning (See page 27). Problem The oven light does not work. Check Check that the oven is not set for automatic cooking. The light will illuminate when cooking begins. If you have had your oven for some time, you may need to re[...]
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Replacing an oven light bulb You need a 25 Watt small Edison screw with a temperature rating of T300. Make sure the oven is cool before you replace the bulb. Unplug the oven. Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves. Pull the glass bulb cover towards you and then pull it off. Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left. Fit a new bulb and then[...]
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Service and spare parts Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. Service It is a recommendation by the manufacturer that your cooker has an annual gas safety check carried out by the manufacturers approved organisation. Before calling out an Engineer, please ensure that you have read the details under[...]
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Please note that all enquiries concerning service should be addressed to your local Customer service centre. Customer care department For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi cooker or further information on Cooking, Cooling or Washing products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows: Customer[...]
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TECHNICAL DATA Serial number on front frame. Data badge on rear of electrics panel. DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Overall 595 595 595 Flexible Gas Pipe Minimum Cabinet 575 560 575 Solid Gas Pipe Minimum Cabinet 575 560 560 Maximum Cabinet 600 570 N/A Weight of Appliance 34kg Minimum Clearance top of Appliance to Roof of Cabinet 3mm ( 1 / 8 ") [...]
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OVEN Natural Gas L.P.Gas Burner Sheet metal construction mounted transversely at rear of oven. Heat Input 2.4kW (8189 btu/h) 2.4kW(127g/h) Injector Marking 108 078 Flame Supervision Device Diamond 'H' G.S.D. 100/28 Diamond 'H' G.S.D. 100/30 Thermostat Diamond 'H' 1100/110/B2 Diamond 'H' 1100/114/B2 Thermostat[...]
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LOCATION OF APPLIANCE The appliance may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bedsitting room, but not located in a bathroom or shower room. It is essential that there is a minimum clearance of 3mm between the top surface of the appliance and the inside top of the cabinet. The unit must be fitted into a cabinet conforming to Fig. 1. The follo[...]
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INSTALLATION Flexible Pipe Installation. FITTING THE APPLIANCE AND CABINET It is recommend that a 3 /8", 1100mm long angled flexible hose (BFS), and a ½ " straight socket (BFS) be used for the installation. However, any approved hose of the right length can be used. IMPORTANT: Flexible tubing used must comply with BS 669 current editions[...]
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12 Connect flexible hose to the gas inlet supply block see Fig.5 (The flexible supply pipe must be suitable for use at 70°C above ambient). The hose should be long enough to allow the appliance to be withdrawn from the cabinet. 13 Position the appliance in front of the cabinet and run the supply cable ( See Section 2 ) through the cabinet and conn[...]
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INSTALLATION Solid Pipe Installation FITTING THE APPLIANCE AND CABINET . 1 Make suitable arrangements for gas and electrical supplies into the installation site. Preferably a junction box or a 3 pin earthed socket should be situated at the back of the cabinet below the oven. 2 Fit cabinet as Fig. 1, making sure that it is level. 3 When unpacking th[...]
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N.B. Two people will be required to carry out the lifting procedure. Warning: Do not attempt to lift this appliance by the handle. 10 Lift the appliance into the cabinet making sure the gas supply pipe enters the duct in the rear of the appliance and the cable is not trapped by the appliance. Push the appliance as far back as it will go. Ensure the[...]
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BROWN to the live terminal. BLUE to the neutral terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the earth terminal. As 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 w[...]
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3 . PRESSURE TESTING The pressure test point is located on the right hand side of the gas rail. Access to the test point is through a cut out in the top right hand side of the control panel see Fig. 9. 1 Remove the hex head plug from the test point. 2 Connect the pressure gauge to the test point. 3 Check the supply pressure by turning the oven ther[...]
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6. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS To set the clock (See Fig.10). 1 Turn on electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. 2 Rotate left hand clock knob to the position . 3 Set the time of day by rotating the right hand knob. NOTE : that it is a 24 hour clock. 4 Rotate the left hand knob to the 'manual' position[...]
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Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on c[...]
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