User Manual Electric Cooker ZCE7550-ZCE7551
Important safety information These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Department. Installation The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied. The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Ensure your hand is protected before handling the pan. Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local service force centre. Do not place foil or plastic containers on ceramic glass. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.
Contents For the user Important safety information Description of the appliance Getting to know your appliance Before using the appliance Rating plate Preparing to use your appliance The cooling fan for the controls Control panel indicator neon(s) Condensation and steam Cookware Grill and oven furniture 2 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 Electronic timer 9 The ceramic hob Using the hob Recommended saucepans Hints & tips Hot hob indicator 14 14 14 15 15 The dual grill Using the grill Things to note The grill pan an
Description of the appliance Electric slip-in double oven Control panel Grill/Second oven Main oven 5
Getting to know your appliance The control panel D E 0 3 4 3 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 4 100 1 6 5 5 20 0 5 100 1 4 200 150 0 15 6 5 G - Second oven indicator neon 6 F - Main oven indicator neon 5 7 E - Hotplate controls 9 8 D - Selector control 5 7 C - Grill/Second oven temperature control 0 9 8 B - Main oven temperature control 5 7 A - Electronic timer 9 8 Features 5 4 G 0 2 250 0 24 F 0 1 3 0 1 4 C 6 5 B A
Before using the appliance Rating plate This is situated on the lower front 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 (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee.
Cookware Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven. Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. Grill and oven furniture The following items of grill and oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance.
Electronic timer KEY A Cook time B End time C Countdown D Time E Decrease control F Selector control G Increase control A C D B E F G NOTE: The time of day must be set before the main oven will operate manually. 1. Set the time of day The oven has a 24 hour clock. When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the display will show 12.00 and the 'Time' ( ) indicator neon will flash as Fig. 1.
2. How to set the countdown The 'Countdown' gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking. This cooking period may be up to 2 hrs 30 mins. It is not part of the automatic control. To set, press the Selector Control button ( ) until the 'Countdown' indicator neon ( ) is illuminated and the display reads 0.00 as Fig.3. To set the correct time duration depress the increase control ( + ) until the display indicates the interval to be timed, e.g. 1hr 45 mins as Fig. 4.
A) To set the timer to switch on and off automatically i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 9.am. as Fig. 6. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) To set the length of cooking time, press the Selector Control button ( ) until the 'Cook Time' indicator neon ( ) is illuminated. Press the increase control ( + ) until the required length of cooking time is displayed, e.g. 2 hrs 15 mins as Fig. 7.
B) To set the timer to switch off only i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 10.00am as Fig. 9. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) To set the length of cooking time, press the Selector Control button until the 'Cook Time' ( ) indicator neon is illuminated. Press the increase control ( + ) until the required length of cooking time is displayed, e.g. 2 hrs 15 mins as Fig. 10. Depress the decrease control ( - ) if necessary. iv) Release the buttons.
To return the appliance to manual At the end of a timed cooking period, the ‘End Time’ indicator neon will 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) Turn off the oven controls. 6. Things to note Fig.13. In the event of an interruption of the electricity supply, the timer will reset itself to zero, and all programming will be cancelled. 7.
The ceramic hob Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible during cooking, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local Service Force Centre. Using the hob 14 4 Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being used. This is due to a safety device which prevents the glass from overheating.
Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no damage to the hob and little delay in cooking times. Excessive switching may however be caused by the use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which is smaller than the heated area. If excessive switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan. Hints and tips • Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the hob.
The dual grill CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full area of the grill can be used or for economy purposes, the centre section only can be used when cooking smaller quantities of food. Using the grill Things to note • The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time. • Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident as the grill cleans itself.
The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot slightly upwards inserting the lip into the widest part of the bracket. Move the handle towards the left, lower into position and release the button. Ensure the handle is properly located. To remove the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards and towards the right to remove from the bracket.
Hints and tips • Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. • Adjust grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of foods. • Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking.
Grilling chart Food Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Position Grill time (mins in total) Adjust 5-6 grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb Pork and 15 - 20 20 - 30 Fish – Whole Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25 Fillets - Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15 Kebabs grid 20 - 30 to 8 - 12 suit 10 - 20 different 20 - 30 Steaks – Rare Medium Well Done thicknesses of 6 - 12 12 - 16 14 - 20 Toasted Sandwiches food 3-4 Kidneys – Lamb/Pig Liver – Lamb/Pig Sausages The times quoted above
The second oven The second oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top oven and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. The second oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use the lowest setting on the second oven temperature control.
• Hints and tips Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. • There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings, etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.
The main oven The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. The advantages of fan oven cooking are: Preheating The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating however, you may need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best results are achieved if the oven is preheated first.
To fit the main oven shelves The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected. Hints and tips • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are numbered from the bottom upwards.
Cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. Food Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich (7”) Madeira (7)” Rich Fruit (8)” Christmas (8)” Gingerbread Meringues Flapjack Shortbread Casseroles: Beef/Lamb Chicken Convenience Foods Fish Fish Pie (Potato Topped) Fruit Pies, Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta/Lasagne etc.
Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef/ Beef boned 160-180°C 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) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over Turkey/Goose 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minut
Defrost feature This function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. 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, scones, etc. Using defrost feature • Turn the main oven temperature control to the defrost setting. Things to note • The oven fan and interior light will come on.
• It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in the fridge. However, this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 – 2 hours. • A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process. • Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function.
Care and cleaning Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down. Cleaning materials Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives must also be avoided. Multi-surface anti-bacterial cleaning products should not be used on the ceramic hob or on the surrounding trims.
Cleaning the control knobs and handles It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning the control knobs and handles. ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS MAY DULL THE SURFACE FINISH. Cleaning the ceramic hob Make sure the ceramic glass is cool before cleaning. It is important to clean the ceramic hob daily to prevent soilage being burnt on. Take care to avoid the hob trims when cleaning the ceramic glass as they may be damaged by the cleaning agents recommended.
To remove more stubborn 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 minutes. 2. Use a plastic pad specially for non-stick saucepans with Bar-Keepers Friend for removal of more stubborn soilage.
Hints and tips To reduce hob soilage: • Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins. • Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs. • If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid steam burns. • Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean the hob. These may leave a layer of soiled detergent on the hob surface which will burn and discolour the next time the hob is used.
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven furniture All removable parts, can be washed in the dishwasher. The grill pan, grill pan grid and oven shelves may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. Soaking first in hot soapy water will make cleaning easier. Cleaning inside the oven(s) The sides and back of the grill/second oven and main oven compartments are coated with a special Stayclean coating. They should not be cleaned manually.
Cleaning the door(s) To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: • Household detergents and bleaches • Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans • Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads • Chemical oven pads or aerosols • Rust removers • Bath/Sink stain removers Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass The outer door glass is removable for cleaning. To remove the outer glass 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering. Please contact your local Service Force Centre who will be pleased to advise further. To replace the outer glass 1. 2. 3. 4. Holding the oven glass with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door.
Something not working Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one that you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. In-guarantee customers should make sure that the checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:O870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi-Electrolux 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 condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
Technical details Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.9 - 10.8kW Height: 900mm Width: 550mm Depth: 600mm Weight: 61 kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directives 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. Energy Label Directive 2002/40/EC Installation instructions Warning: This appliance must be earthed. If your appliance has been damaged in transit, contact your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt to install it.
The electrical connection should be made using a double pole isolating switch (cooker socket) with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles. The cable must have conductors of sufficiently high crosssectional area to prevent overheating and deterioration. The recommended cross-section area is six square millimetres (6.00mm2). Fig.1. The cable should be routed away from potentially hot areas marked by X. See Fig.1.
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