Zanussi ZBG731B USER MANUAL

GENERAL WARNINGS

It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for future consultation. If the appliance should be sold or given to another person, please ensure that the booklet goes together with it, so that the new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware of the warnings. This warnings has been given for the safety of you and others. We therefore ask you to carefully read the procedures of installing and using this cooker.

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This appliance has been designed for use by adults. Take care, therefore, that children do not attempt to play with it.

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It is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, the characteristics of this appliance.

● If the appliance shows to be damages, contact your

dealer before installing it.

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Any modifications to the domestic electrical mains which may be necessary for the installation of the appliance should be carried out only by competent personnel.

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Take care when using cleaning products in spray form: never direct the spray onto the resistance or the thermostat bulb.

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Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the oven.

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Always insert the dripping pan when using the grill or when cooking meat on the grid. Pour a little water into the dripping pan to avoid grease burning and creating unpleasant smells.

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Particular care should be taken when cooking with oil or fat, as this substances can ignite when overheated

● For the same reason, be careful when placing or

removing food in the oven, not to let any fat or oil fall on the oven base. If this happens, carefully clean the oven to avoid unpleasant smells or smoke.

● Cookings in the oven are carried out at high

temperatures (up to 270°C). Ensure you are using oven-proof pans or trays.

● The appliance dischages the combustion products

through the grid positioned between the control panel and the oven door. It is therefore normal the warm flow that is perceived by the hand when opening the oven door.

● Never place aluminium foils or any other kitchenware

on the oven bottom during cooking. This will cause overheating, affect the cooking results and damage the oven enamel.

● Do not leave utensils containing foodstuffs, e. g. fat

or oil in the appliance. This could cause damage in case the appliance is inadvertently switched on.

● When food is heated, it produces steam in the

same way as a boiling kettle does. When steam comes in contact of the oven door glass, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not caused by fault of the oven. We recommend you to wipe away condensation after all cookings.

● Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply

and let it cool down, before carrying out any cleaning or manteinance work.

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The appliance remains hot for a long time after being switched off. Supervise children at all times, paying attention that they do not touch surfaces or remain in the vicinity of the appliance when in use or when not completely cooled.

● Should you connect any electrical tool to a plug near

this cooking appliance, ensure that electric cables are not in contact with it and keep them far enough from the heated parts of this appliance.

● Ensure the connection cable is not trapped under

the appliance.

● Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair

the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by unexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

● Service and repairs must be carried out by an

authorized Service Centre.

● If the appliance is out of order, disconnect it from

the electric supply.

FABRICANTE: ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI S.p.A. Viale Bologna, 298 47100 Forlì (Itália)

OVEN DOOR PROTECTION DEVICE -

All our appliances comply with the European Safety Standards. Nevertheless, in order to

Ensure the control knobs are in the OFF position (“●” - “❍”) when the appliance is not in use.

ensure the highest safety level, and avoid little children to be exposed to the heat when the appliance is operated, it is possible to fit a special protection device to the oven door. This device can be purchased in our Service Force Centres, specifying the relevant code (35791) and the Product No. shown on the rating plate. Fitting instructions are provided with the kit package.

These instructions are only valid for the countries which identification symbol

is showed on this booklet’s cover and on the appliance’s rating plate.

CONTENTS

General warnings Page 16 Control panel Page 17 Suggestion for operating of oven Page 19 Cooking times Page 20 Cooking with the grill Page 21 Maintenance Page 22 Cleaning Page 22 What happens if something goes wrong Page 23

CONTROL PANEL

GENERAL

PILOT LAMP

Technical Assistance - Spare Parts Page 23 Guarantee Page 23 Technical Data Page 24 Building in Page 24 Securing the oven to the cabinet Page 25 Electric Connection Page 26 Gas connection Page 27 Adaptation to different types of gas Page 29

MINUTE

MINDER KNOB

GRILL PILOT LAMP

GAS OVEN AND

THERMOSTAT

GRILL AND OVEN

LAMP CONTROL KNOB

CONTROL KNOB

This product is intended for non professional use in private houses and must not be used for other purposes.

GAS OVEN KNOB

Turn the gas oven knob (Fig. 1) on the required position and keep it pushed in for about 5-10 seconds. This will allow the safety device to switch off and the oven burner to stay on. If the flame does not stay on, repeat the operation keeping the oven knob pushed in for a longer time. It is possible to check the flame through the holes in the bottom of the oven. The gas oven control knob must not be kept pushed in for over 15 seconds. If the oven burner does not light even after this time, release the knob, open the oven door and wait for at least 1 minute before trying to light the oven burner again.

When the oven is first installed, it may be necessary to repeat this operation several times, because of the air in the gas connection pipe.

Fig. 1

FO 2137

GAS OVEN AND THERMOSTAT

KNOB POSITIONS

OVEN TEMPERATURE IN °C

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150°C 170°C 190°C 210°C 225°C 240°C 260°C 270°C

GRILL AND OVEN LAMP CONTROL KNOB

Turn the grill and oven lamp control knob clockwise. A temperature between 50 and 250°C can be selected.

Oven Lamp

Grill - Grill and Turnspit

250

When using the grill, select a temperature between 50° and 250° C.

When using the grill and the turnspit, set the grill knob on the position “●”.

Selection of temperature

MECHANICAL MINUTE-MINDER

The minute-minder may be set for a maximum time of one hour. The regulation knob (fig. 3) must be turned clock-wise until the 60-minute position is reached and then anti-clockwise to the required time. Once the pre-set time has elapsed, a signal will be heard which automatically cuts out. The oven, however, will remain on.

Fig. 2

FO 2136

GENERAL PILOT LAMP

The red light on the control panel shows that the oven is on function.

GRILL PILOT LAMP

It may cycle on and off, showing how the grill is maintaining the temperature in the oven cavity.

THE SAFETY THERMOSTAT

This oven is provided with a safety thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of the main thermostat, and consequent over-heating, the safety device will stop the power supply to the appliance. If this happens, call your local Zanussi Service Centre. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

This oven is provided with a cooling fan, meant to keep the front panel, the knobs and the oven door handle cool. This fan may run on after the oven or grill is switched off, until a normal temperature is reached.

To open the oven door, always catch the handle in its central part (Fig.4).

Fig. 3

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Once the oven has been installed: a) light the oven burner and set the control knob on

position “8”;

b) allow the oven to run empty for approximately

45 minutes;

c) open a window for ventilation. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted.

This is absolutely normal, and is caused by residues of manufacturing. Once this operation is carried out, let the oven cool down, then clean the oven cavity with a soft cloth soaked in warm soapy water. Before cooking for the first time, carefully wash the shelf and the dripping pan.

FO 2135

Fig. 4

FO 0799

SUGGESTIONS FOR OPERATING OF OVEN

For the cooking of cakes

Pre-heat the oven , unless indicated differently, for at least 10 minutes before use. Do not open the oven door when cooking dishes which must raise (e.g. raised pastries and soufflés); the jet of cold air would block the raising process. To check if cakes are cooked, insert a toothpick into the mixture; if it comes out clean the cake is ready. Wait until at least 3/4 of the cooking time has passed before doing this check. As a general rule remember that: a dish which is well-cooked on the outside but not sufficiently cooked inside would have required a lower temperature and longer cooking time. On the contrary, a “dry” texture would have required a shorter time and higher cooking temperature.

For the cooking of meat

Meat to be cooked in the oven should weigh at least 1 kilo to avoid its becoming too dry. If you want roasts with a good colour, use very little oil. If the piece is lean, use oil or butter or a little of both. Butter or oil are on the other hand unnecessary if the piece has a strip of fat. If the piece has a strip of fat on one side only, put it in the oven with this side upwards; when melting the fat will grease the lower side sufficiently. Red meat should be removed from the fridge one hour before cooking otherwise the sudden change of temperature could cause it to become tough. A roast, especially if of red meat, must not be salted at the beginning of cooking as salt causes juices and blood to seep out of the òmeat, thus preventing the formation of a well-browned crust. It is advisable to salt the outside of the meat after just over half the cooking time. Place the roast in the oven in a dish having a low rim; a deep dish shields heat. Meat can be placed on an ovenproof dish or directly on the grill, under which the dripping pan will be inserted to collect juice. Ingredients for gravy should only be put in the dish immediately if cooking time is brief, otherwise they should be added during the last half hour. Begin cooking rare meat at a high temperature, reducing the temperature to finish cooking the inside. The cooking temperature for white meat can be moderate throughout. The degree of cooking can be checked by pressing the meat with a fork; if it does not give the meat is cooked. At the end of cooking it is advisable to wait at least 15 minutes before cutting the meat in order that the juices are not lost. Before serving plates can be kept warm in the oven at minimum temperature.

For the cooking of fish:

Cook small fish from start to finish at a high temperature. Cook medium-sized fish initially at a high temperature and then gradually lower the temperature. Cook large fish at a moderate temperature from start to finish. Check that baked fish is cooked by gently lifting one side of the gut; the meat must be white and opaque throughout, except in the case of salmon, trout or similar.

Cooking times

Cooking times can vary according to the type of food, its consistency and its volume. It is advisable to watch when cooking for the first time and check results since when preparing the same dishes, in the same conditions, similar results are obtained. The “TABLE OF COOKING TIMES” relating to cooking in the oven and by grill is provided as a guide. Experience will show possible variations to the values set out in the table.

Nevertheless carefully follow the indications given in the receipe you intend to follow.

Attention: do not place any utensils such as dripping

pan, cake tins, casseroles, pyrex dishes, aluminium foil or other on the base of the oven when the oven is in use. A stagnation of heat would result which would compromise the results of cooking and could damage the oven enamel.

COOKING TIMES

Kinds of food

Temperature

°C

Inserting slide*

Ordinary

electric oven

Gas oven

Cooking

time in

minutes

Beaten mixture cakes in moulds

Black and white flour cake 175 2 2 60-70 Royal flat bread-cake 175 2 3 60-70 Margherita cake 175 2 3 35-40

Pastry

Bottom of cake to be garnished 200 2 3 15-20 Butter-milk curd cake 200 1 2 35-40 Jam cake 200 1 2 35-40

Leavening dough cakes in moulds

Brioche 200 2 2 35-40

Small cakes

Pastry 170 2 3 10-15 Cream puff 200 2 3 30-40 Meringue 140 2 3 120

Lasagne 225 2 2 40-50

Meat (cooking time for every cm of thickness)

Long cooking roast meat 175 2 2 12-15 Short cooking roast meat 200 2 2 10-12 Meat-loaf 200 2 2 30-40

Poultry

Duck 1 1/2 - 2 kg 200 2 2 120-180 Goose 3 kg 200 2 2 150-210 Roast chicken 200 2 2 60-90 Turkey 5 kg 175 2 2 about 240

Game

Hare 200 2 2 60-90 Roe-deer rib 200 2 2 90-150 Deer haunch 175 2 2 90-180

Vegetables

Boiled vegetable flan 200 2 2 40-45

Fish

Grey mullets 200 2 2 40-50

Pizza 240 1 2 20-25

NOTES:

1) The cooking times do not include pre-heating. We recommend to light the oven flame about 10 minutes before starting the cooking of cakes, bread or pizzas.

2) The shelf levels are indicated from the lowest one.

3) When roasting meat, we recommend to insert the dripping pan in the lowest shelf level. It is also suitable to pour a little water in it to avoid smoke or unpleasant smells

COOKING WITH THE GRILL

When cooking with the grill, we recommend you to set the grill control knob on the maximum temperature setting. If you prefer a slower cooking, set the grill control knob as required. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking, then place them on the grid.

TRADITIONAL GRILLING

FOOD QUANTITY SHELF LEVEL Temperature Cooking time

(from the bottom) °C

Pieces Weight Upper Lower

(gr.) Side Side

Chicken joints 4 400 3 máx 13 10 Veal fillets 4 800 4 máx 10 8 Sausages 8 500 4 máx 10 6 Pork chops 4 500 4 máx 12 8 Fish in fillets 4 500 4 máx 8 6 Kebabs 4 — 3 máx 12 10 Tomatoes 8 — 3 máx 10-12 — Stuffes sandwiches 4 — 3 máx 8-10 Toast 6 — 4 máx 2-4 1

The grid level must be set depending on the thickness of meat or fish, in order to avoid excessive browing on the surface and insufficient cooking inside. The dripping pan must be inserted in the lowest level. Pour a little water in it, to avoid smoke or unpleasant smells.

GRILLING WITH THE TURNSPIT

1. Place the proper spit support in the oven

2. Place the food in the spit and fix the forks by means of the screws.

3. Insert the point of the spit in the motor drive hole, which can be found in the back panel of the oven.

4. Place the outside edge of the spit on the spit support and unscrew the handle.

5. Insert the dripping pane in the lowest level, after pouring a little water in it.

6. Turn the grill control knob on position “●”.

GRILLING WITH THE TURNSPIT

Food Quantity Shelf level Temperature setting Cooking time

Poultry 1000 3 ● 70-90 Meat 800 3 ● 80-90

Fig. 5

FO 0537

NOTE: All cookings must be carried out with the oven door closed.

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