Zanussi ZCE7550-ZCE7551 manual

User Manual Electric Cooker ZCE7550-ZCE7551[...]

2 Important safety inf ormation These warnings are provided in the inter ests of your safety. Ensure that you under stand them all before installing or usi ng the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Depart ment. Installation The appliance must be in[...]

3 Ensure your h and is protec ted b efore handling the pan. Do not use the appliance if the ceram ic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local service for ce cent re. Do not place fo il or plastic containers on ceramic glass. During use the applianc[...]

4 Contents For the user Important safety information 2 Description of the appliance 5 Getting to know your applian ce 6 Before using the appliance 7 Rating plate 7 Preparing to use your a ppliance 7 The cooling fan for t he controls 7 Control panel indicator neo n(s) 7 Condensation and steam 7 Cookware 8 Grill and oven furniture 8 Electronic timer [...]

5 Description of the a ppliance Electric slip-in double oven Main oven Control panel Grill/Second oven[...]

6 Getting to know you r appliance The control pane l Features A - Electronic timer B - Main oven tempera ture control C - Grill/Second oven te mperature contro l D - Selector control E - Hotplate controls F - Main oven indicato r neon G - Second oven indica tor neon 100 150 200 240 100 150 200 250 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 5 6 0 1[...]

7 Before using the ap pliance Rating plate This is situated on the lower fro nt frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (wher e applicable). The a ppliance must be prote cted b y a suitably rated fuse or circuit br eaker. T he rating of the appl[...]

8 Cookware Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid c overing th e fan at the back of the o ven. Do no t use baking trays larger than 3 0cm x 35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. Grill and oven furn iture The following items of grill and oven furniture have b[...]

9 Electronic timer KEY A Cook time B End time C Countdown D Time E Decrease control F Selector control G Increase control NOTE: The time o f day must be set b efore the main oven will operate manually. 1. Set the time of day The oven has a 24 h our clock. When the electricity supply is fir st switched ON, th e display will show 12.0 0 and the &apos[...]

10 2. How to set the count down The 'Countdown' g ives an audible r eminder at the end of an y period of cooking. This cooking period may be up to 2 h rs 3 0 mins. It is not part of the au tomatic control. To set, press the Selector Control butto n ( ) until the 'Coun tdown' indicator ne on ( ) is illuminated and the display r e[...]

11 A) To set the timer t o switch on and off automatica lly i) Ensure th e electricity su pply is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 9.am. as F ig. 6. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) T o set t he len gth of cooking t ime, press the Selector Control button ( ) until the 'Cook T ime' ind icator neon ( ) is illu[...]

12 B) To set the timer to switch off only i) Ensure the electricity supp ly is s witched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 10.00am a s Fig. 9. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) T o set t he len gth of cooking t ime, press the Selector Con trol button un til the 'Cook Time' ( ) indicator neon is illuminated. Press the i[...]

13 To return the app liance to manual At th e e nd of a timed cooking period, the ‘End Time’ indicator neon w ill flash and an alarm will sound for up to 2 minutes. i) To stop the sound press any of the three buttons, as Fig. 13. ii) The display will return to the time of day. iii) T urn off the oven contro ls. 6. Things to note In the event of[...]

14 The ceramic hob Do not use the appliance if t he ceramic g lass is dama ged. If a fault or crack be comes vis ible during coo king, disconnec t the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local Service Force Cen tre. Using the hob • To oper ate the dual hotplate, turn the control knob clockwise for the fu ll area or [...]

15 Some switch ing ON an d OF F w hen cooking at high te mperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no da mage to the hob and little delay in coo king times. Excessive switching may however be caused by th e use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucep an which is smaller than the heated area. If excessi ve switching occurs, discontinue [...]

16 The dual grill CAUTION – Accessible p arts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children sh ould be kept away. The grill is a dual circuit g rill w hich means that the full are a of the grill can be u sed or for economy purpose s, the centre section only can be u sed when coo king smaller quantities of food. Using the grill • Select th[...]

17 The grill pan and handle The g rill pan is supplied wi th a removable handle. To insert the handle, press th e button on the handle with the thumb an d p ivot slightly upwards inserting the lip into the widest part of the bracket. M ove the handle towards the left, lower into position and release the button. Ensure th e han dle is properly locat[...]

18 Hints and tips • Most foods sh ould be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow m aximum circulation o f air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. • Adjust grid an d grill pan run ner position to allow for differ ent thicknesses of foods. • Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean m eats [...]

19 Grilling chart The times quoted above are given as a guide and shoul d be adjusted to suit personal taste. Food Position Grill time (mins in t otal) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 Beefburgers grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb 15 - 20 Pork and 20 - 30 Fish – Whole Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25 Fillets - Plaice/Cod pan 10 - [...]

20 The secon d oven The second oven is th e smaller of t he two ovens. It is hea ted by elements in the top oven an d bottom of the oven. It is de signed for cooking smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savour y flans or quiche. The second ove n is also ideal for use as a warming compart[...]

21 Hints and tips • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switchin g the ov en on. Shelf position s are counte d fr om the bottom upwards. • There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element. Th is gives best cooking results and allows r oom for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings, et[...]

22 The main oven The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking lar ger quantities of food. The advantages of fan oven co oking are: Preheating The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usua lly necessar y to preheat the oven. Without pre heating however, you may nee d to add a n extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recom mended cookin[...]

23 To fit the main ove n shelves The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the fr ame and the f orms towards the back of th e oven. If not fitted correctly the anti- tilt and s afety sto p mechanism will be affe cted. Hints and tips • Arrange the shelves in the requ ired positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positio[...]

24 Cooking cha rt The oven temperatur es are intended as a guide onl y. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual pref erences and requirements. Main oven Second oven Food Shelf pos Cooking temp ° C Shelf pos Cooking temp° C Approx cook time (min) Biscuits Shelf 180-190 1 170-190 10 - 20 Bread 200-220 1* 200-[...]

25 Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATU RES – Rare : 50-60° C; Medium : 60-70 ° C; Well done : 70 -80° C MEAT TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME Beef/ Beef boned 160-180° C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 160-180° C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 160-180° C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) a[...]

26 Defrost feature This function d efrosts most foo ds faster than more co nventional metho ds. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scone s, etc. Using defrost feature • Turn the main oven temperature control to [...]

27 • It is pr eferable to thaw fish, me at and poultry slowl y in t he fridge. Ho wever, this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cube d or minced meat, liver, thin ch ops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 – 2 hours. • A 1kg/2¼ lb oven re ady chicke n will be thawed in a [...]

28 Care and cleaning Before cleanin g always allow th e appliance t o cool down. Cleaning materials Before using an y cleaning mater ials on your appliance, che ck that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach sho uld NOT be used as they may dull the su rface finishes. Harsh abrasives mus[...]

29 Cleaning the c ontrol knobs and handles It is stron gly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning th e con trol knobs and handles. ANY OTHER CLEANING MAT ERIALS MAY DULL THE SURFACE FINISH. Cleaning the cera mic hob Make sure the ceramic glass is cool before cleaning. I t is important to clean the ceramic hob daily to prevent so[...]

30 To remove more st ubborn marks 1. Bar Keepers Friend may be used to clean off more stubborn stains or to remove discolourations. It may be necessary to rub the marks hard for several m inutes. 2. Use a plastic pad speciall y for non- stick saucepans with Bar-Keepe rs F riend for removal of more stubborn soilage. To remove burnt on soilage We str[...]

31 Hints and tips To reduce hob soilage: • Make sure the b ottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dr y before cooking begins. • Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs. • If possible, wipe up sp ills an d splatte rs as they occur, but take car e to avoid steam burns. • Avoid using a dish c[...]

32 Cleaning the s helves and grill/oven furniture All removable parts, ca n be washed in the dishwasher. The grill pa n, grill pan grid and o ven shelves may be cleaned using a soap impregn ated steel wool pad . Soaking first in h ot soapy water will make cleaning easier. Cleaning inside t he oven(s) The sides and back of the gr ill/second oven and[...]

33 Cleaning the door(s ) To prevent da maging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the fo llowing: • Household detergents and bleac hes • Impregnated pads uns uitable for non- stick saucepans • Brillo/Ajax pad s o r steel woo l pad s • Chemical oven pads or aerosols • Rust removers • Bath/Sink stain rem overs Cleaning bet[...]

34 If the door glass panel becomes chipped o r has d eep scratches the glass will be weakened and m ust be replaced to p revent the possibility of the pane l shattering. Please contact your local Service Fo rce Centre who will be pleased to advise furthe r. To replace the o uter glass 1. Holding the oven glass with both hands, gently place the loca[...]

35 Something not work ing Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may b e that the problem is a simple one that you can solve yourself withou t the expense of a service call. In-guarant ee cu stomers s hould make sure that the chec ks h ave been made as the engineer will make a cha rge if the fa[...]

36 Service and spare pa rts In the event of your a ppliance requir ing service, or if you wish to pu rchase spare par ts, please contact your local Serv ice Force Centre by teleph oning:- O870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service For ce Centre covering your p ost code area. For the a ddress of your local Service [...]

37 Guarantee cond itions Standard guara ntee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 1 2 m onths of th e date of the purchase this Zanussi-E lectrolux applian ce or any part thereof is pro ved to be defective by reaso n only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or r eplace the same FREE OF CHARG E fo[...]

38 Technical details Voltage: 23 0-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.9 - 10.8kW Height: 900m m Width: 550mm Depth: 600mm Weight: 61 kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directi ves 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EE C, C E Ma rking Directive 93/68/EEC . Energy Label Directive 2002/40/EC Installation instruct ions Warning: This appliance mus[...]

39 The electr ical connection shoul d be made using a double p ole iso lating swi tch ( cooker socket) with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles. The cable must have conductors of sufficient ly hi gh cross- sectional area to prevent overheating and deterioration. The re commended cr oss-section area is six square millimetres (6 .00mm 2 ). T[...]

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