Zanussi ZCE 620 X User Manual

ELECTRIC

COOKER

ZCE 620 X

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance

Important Safety Information

Installation

You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the
appliance. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department
on 08705 727727

● This cooker must be installed by qualified

personnel, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and to the relevant British Standards.

• This cooker is heavy. Take care when moving it.

● Remove all packaging before using the cooker.

● Ensure that the electrical supply complies with the

type stated on the rating plate.

● Do not attempt to modify the cooker in any way.

Child Safety

● This cooker is designed to be operated by adults.

Do not allow children to play near or with the
cooker.

● The cooker gets hot when it is in use. Children

should be kept away until it has cooled.

● Children can also injure themselves by pulling

pans or pots off the cooker.

During Use

● This cooker is intended for domestic cooking only.

It is not designed for commercial or industrial
purposes.

● Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with

water. Do not operate the cooker with wet hands.

● Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position

when not in use.

● When using other electrical appliances, ensure the

cable does not come into contact with the hot
surfaces of the cooker.

● Never leave the cooker unattended when cooking

with oil and fats.

● The ceramic hob is shockproof, but not

unbreakable! Hard or pointed objects falling from
a height can damage the hob. If scratches or
cracks are noticed, disconnect the cooker from the
electrical supply and call you nearest Zanussi
Service Force Centre.

● This cooker should be kept clean at all times. A

build-up of fats or foodstuffs could result in a
fire.

● Never use plastic dishes in the oven.

Never line

any part of the oven with aluminium foil.

● Always ensure that the oven vent which is located

at the centre back of the hob is left unobstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

● Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be

affected by heat and should not be stored above
the cooker.

Service

● This cooker should only be repaired or serviced by

an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.

Environmental Information

● After installation, please dispose of the packaging

with due regard to safety and the environment.

● When disposing of an old appliance, make it

unusable, by cutting off the cable.

● Never use the ceramic hob as a working space. Do

not store things on the ceramic hob.

● Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the

ceramic hob.

● Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on

the ceramic hob as unstable pans can cause an
accident by tipping or spillage.

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Keep this instruction book for future

reference and ensure it is passed on

to any new owner.

Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information.............. 2

Description of the Cooker.................... 4

Control Panel ...................................... 5

The Oven Cavity.................................... 5

Accessories ........................................... 5

Operation ............................................ 6

24 hour Clock and Timer ..................... 9

Before the First Use of the Cooker..... 11

Using the Oven .................................. 11

Using the Conventional Oven ............ 13

Cooking Chart ..................................... 14

Using the Fan Oven ........................... 15

Cooking Chart ..................................... 16

Roasting Chart .................................... 16

Defrosting ......................................... 18

For the Installer

Instructions for the Installer ............. 26

Important Safety Requirements......... 26

Electrical connections....................... 27

Grilling.............................................. 19

Cleaning the Ceramic Hob ................. 20

Cleaning the Oven ............................. 21

Something not working ..................... 23

Service and Spare Parts ..................... 24

Peace of Mind for 12 Months ............. 25

Guide to Use the instructions

The following symbols will be found in the text to
guide you throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

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Step by step instructions for an
operation

Hints and Tips

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This appliance is manufactured according
to the following EEC directives:
73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC ­89/336 EEC current edition.

Oven Door Protection Device

All our appliances comply with the
European safety standards. Nevertheless,
in order to ensure the highest safety
level, and avoid small 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.

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Description of the Cooker

Residual heat

indicators

Back left

cooking zone

Front left

cooking zone

Control panel

Shelf

Oven door

Back right cooking
zone
(double circuit)

Front right
cooking zone

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TIMER

ZCM 5200

Storage drawer

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Control Panel

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MAINS ON

THERMOSTAT

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FRONT LEFT BACK LEFT BACK RIGHT

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1. Oven Thermostat Pilot Light

2. Cooker Operation Pilot Light

3. Front left cooking zone control knob

4. Back left cooking zone control knob

5. Back right cooking zone control knob

6. Front right cooking zone control knob

7. Oven function control knob

8. Oven thermostat control knob

9. 24 hour clock and Programmer

FRONT RIGHT OVEN FUNCTION TEMPERATURE

87654

OVEN PROGRAMMER

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TIMER

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The Oven Cavity

Grill element

Oven fan

Oven Light

Accessories

Grill/roasting pan

Removable

handles

Grill trivet

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Operation

Ceramic hob cooking zones

To switch on a cooking zone, turn the relevant
control knob clockwise to the required heat setting.

The control knob is numbered 0 - 3
0 - OFF
3 - Maximum.
The hob has two types of cooking zones:

3 normal cooking zones

We recommend the plates are switched to maximum
(3) for a short while to boost the cooking zone, and
then adjusted to the required setting.

1 double circuit cooking zone (back right)

The back right cooking zone has two heating
elements.

To switch on the smaller circular cooking zone, turn
the relevant control knob clockwise to the required
heat setting.

To switch on both heating elements, turn the control
knob clockwise to maximum heat setting (3) then
turn the knob further to nearly reach the "0" symbol.
You will hear a "click" and the wider cooking zone
will switch on.
Then turn back the knob to position 3 and adjust
it to the required heat setting.
Please consider that the two heating elements will
now operate together, giving a higher power output
than a normal cooking zone.

If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect
the cooker from the electrical supply and call
you nearest Zanussi Service Force Centre.

Keep all objects and materials which can
melt away from the cooking surface, e.g.
plastics, aluminium foil.

Care should be taken when preparing food or
drinks containing sugar. If anything of this
nature accidentally comes into contact with
the ceramic surface it must be scraped off
immediately while stlll hot and wiped away
to avoid damage to the surface.

Suggestions for the correct setting of the cooking
zones are given in the following table.

OFF 0

Very Gentle • Simmering vegetables

Fish in its own juice

Gentle 1 Simmering potatoes or soups

Slow • Boiling large quantities

of food, stews and soups

Medium 2 Slow frying, making a roux

High • Fast frying of meat or fish

Fast 3 Rapid heating up of fat or water

Residual heat indicators

The hob is fitted with four residual heat indicators
corresponding to each cooking zone.

The corresponding indicator will remain on until the
temperature falls below 30° C, even after the cooking
zone is switched off.

When switch on a cooking zone, a short

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buzzing may be heard. This is quite normal
and does not affect the hob operation in any
way.

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Energy consumption

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To save energy, you should . .

- use only cooking and frying utensils with smooth,
flat bottoms.

- place pots and pans in position before switching
on the cooking zone.

- wherever possible, cover pots and pans with a lid.

- switch off the cooking zone a few minutes before
the end of the cooking time, in order to make use
of the residual heat.

- use the residual heat of the cooking zones for
keeping food warm or for melting.

- position pots and pans centrally on the cooking
zones.

Saucepans and frying pans

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Saucepans and frying pans should not be smaller than
the cooking zone, and preferably not more than 10-15
mm larger than the diameter of the cooking zone.

Always use cooking and frying utensils with smooth,
flat bottoms.

The bottoms should always be clean and dry. Cook
with a lid in place.

Check that the bases of utensils are smooth and
undamaged; bases with burrs and sharp edges will
scratch the ceramic glass surface.

To avoid scratching or damaging the ceramic cooking
surface, pots and pans should be moved on the plate
by lifting them, and not by sliding.

Utensils with aluminium and copper bases can leave
behind metallic discolorations which can only be
removed with difficulty or sometimes not at all.

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Electric Oven

Oven Function Control Knob

Oven Light - The oven light will be on without
any cooking function

Conventional cooking - The heat comes from
both the top and bottom element, ensuring even
heating inside the oven.

Fan cooking - This allows you to roast or roast
and bake simoultaneously using any shelf,
without flavour transference.

Grill - The heat comes only from the top
element.

OFF

0

Thermostat Control Knob

Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to select
temperatures between 50°C and 250°C (MAX).

24 hour Clock and Timer

Minute minder
Cooking duration

End of cooking time
Manual function

Cookpot symbol - This will be displayed when
a program is in operation.

Auto symbol - This will be displayed when the

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oven has been programmed for automatic

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operation.

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Auto

symbol

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TIMER

OFF

50

200

150

Cookpot

symbol

Time
setting

Time setting knob - Turn it clockwise and hold
it in the turned position to increase the time
setting. Turn it anticlockwise and hold it in the
turned position to decrease the time setting.
The count-up or count-down speed increases
the longer the knob is held in the turned
position.

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Programming

controls

24 hour Clock and Timer

The electronic timer can indicate the time of day,
operate as a minute minder and automatically operate
the oven.

Before the oven can be operated, the time of day must
be set on the electronic timer.

Please note that this is a 24 hour clock. For example,
2pm is shown as 14:00.

In case of loss of power, all the settings (time of day,
set program or program in operation), will be
cancelled. When the power is restored, the numbers
on the display will flash, and the timer has to be reset.

TO SET THE TIME OF DAY

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Press button , release the button, then turn the time
setting knob until the correct time of day is displayed.

TO SET THE MINUTE MINDER

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Press button , release the button, then turn the
setting time knob until the duration time is displayed

(maximum 23 hours, 59 minutes).
Our diagram shows the timer set for 45 minutes.
After a few seconds the time of day will show in the
display.

TIMER

TIMER

To check the number of minutes remaining, press the

button. At the end of the timed period an alarm

will sound. To switch off the alarm press button

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MANUAL FUNCTION

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Press button to set the oven for manual function.

TO SET THE TIMER TO

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SWITCH OFF ONLY

This is useful if you want to begin cooking
immediately but have the oven switch off
automatically.

1. Set the oven function control knob and the
thermostat control knob on the required settings.

2. Place food in the oven.

3. Press button
time setting knob until the required cooking
duration is displayed.

Our diagram shows the timer set for 30 minutes.
At the end of the cooking time the oven will switch
off, an alarm will sound. To switch off the alarm

press button
knob and the thermostat control knob are in the OFF

position.

, release the button, then turn the

. Ensure the oven function control

TIMER

TIMER

TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH

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THE OVEN ON AND OFF

1. Ensure the clock is showing the right time of day.

2. Carry out steps 1, 2 and 3 as explained in "To set
the timer to switch off only".

3. Press button
time setting knob until the end cooking time is

displayed.

Our diagram shows the end cooking time set for 7 pm.

4. The oven will switch on and off automatically.
The end of cooking will be marked by an acoustic

alarm. To switch off the alarm press button
Ensure the oven function control knob and the

thermostat control knob are in the OFF position.

TO CANCEL A PROGRAMME

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Press button . Any set program or program in
operation will be cancelled and the timer will revert

to manual function. Ensure the oven function control
knob and the thermostat control knob are in the OFF
position.

, release the button, then turn the

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TIMER

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Before the First Use of the Cooker

Remove all packaging, both inside and
outside the oven, before using the oven.

Before first use, the oven should be heated without
food. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be
emitted. This is quite normal.

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This procedure should be repeated with the grill
function for approximately 5-10 minutes.

1. Set the electronic programmer to manual
function.

2. Switch the oven function control knob to
conventional cooking

3. Set the thermostat control knob to MAX.

4. Open a window for ventilation.

5. Allow the oven to run empty for
approximately 45 minutes.

6. Half way through, reset the oven
function control to fan cooking

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Using the ceramic hob for the first
time

The cooking surface should be cleaned before use to
remove any traces of the production process.

Wipe the ceramic surface and frame with a

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damp cloth using warm water to which a little
washing up liquid has been added, and wipe
dry.

Heating up for the first time

To check the cooking zones, briefly switch

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each one on.

Using the Oven

• Always cook with the oven door closed.

• Stand clear when opening the drop
down oven door. Do not allow it to fall
open - support the door using the door
handle, until it is fully open.

• The oven has four shelf levels, and is

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supplied with two shelves.
The shelf positions are counted from the

bottom of the oven as shown in the
diagram.

It is important that these shelves are
correctly positioned as shown in the
diagram.

• Do not place cookware directly on the
oven base.

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Hints and Tips

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Condensation and steam

When food is heated it produces steam in the same
way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of
this steam to escape. However, always stand back
from the oven when opening the oven door to
allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on
the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense
and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and
is not a fault with the oven.
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.

Cookware

• Use any oven proof cookware which will

withstand temperatures of 250°C.

• Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not be
placed directly against the grid covering the fan at
the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base.

• Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm
(12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation
of heat and may affect performance.

The effects of dishes
on cooking results

Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity,
colour, etc. which affects the way they transmit heat
to the food inside them.

A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and

bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and
underneath browning.

B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium,

aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured
exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking
and underneath browning.

Storage Drawer

The storage drawer is located underneath the oven
cavity.

During cooking the storage drawer may
become hot if the oven is on high for a long
period of time, therefore flammable materials
such as oven gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons
etc. should not be stored in the drawer.

Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will
also become hot, therefore care should be
taken when removing these items from the
drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot.

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Using the Conventional Oven

When using this setting, heat comes from both the top
and bottom elements. This allows you to cook on a
single level and is particularly suitable for dishes
which require extra base browning such as pizzas,
quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top
browning also cook well in the conventional oven.
This form of cooking gives you the opportunity to
cook without the fan in operation.

How to Use the

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Conventional Oven

1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required
cooking function (

2. Turn the thermostat control to the required tempe­rature.

THINGS TO NOTE

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The oven light will come on when the oven
function control knob is set.

).

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The thermostat control light will remain on until
the correct temperature is reached. It will then
cycle on and off to show that temperature is being
maintained.

Hints and Tips

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The middle shelf position allows for the best heat
distribution. To increase base browning simply lower
the shelf position. To increase top browning, raise the
shelf position.

The material and finish of the baking trays and
dishes used will affect base browning. Enamelware,
dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base
browning, while oven glassware, shiny aluminium or
polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less
base browning.

Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure
even browning.

Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to prevent
spillage onto the base of the oven and make cleaning
easier.

Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on
the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will
occur.

For faster preheating use the fan oven function to
preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon goes
out, then swich the selector to the conventional oven
setting.

Single level cooking gives best results. If you require
more than one level cooking use the fan oven
function.

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Cooking Chart

Food Thermostat Runner Time

Position

Biscuits, cookies 170-200 3 25-20 min.
Bread, yeast doughs 200-230 2 35-45 min.
Casseroles 140-170 2 90-180 min.
Small cakes 170-180 2 18-25 min.
Cakes Madeira 160-180 2 60-90 min.

Rich Fruit 130-140 2 60-150 min.
Choux pastry, eclairs 200-230 2 30-35 min.
Fish 200-230 2 or 3 20-40 min.
Fruit pies, plate tarts, crumbles 180-210 2 50-65 min.
Meringues 90-100 2 90-150 min.
Milk puddings 140-160 2 90-150 min.
Paté, terrine (in bain marie) 160-180 1 60-90 min.
Pizzas 200-230 2 25-30 min.
Puff pastry, vol au vents 230-260 2 15-25 min.
Quiches, flans 170-200 2 50-60 min.
Scones 210-220 2 8-12 min.
Soufflé 200-230 2 35-45 min.
Stuffed vegetables 230-250 2 34-45 min.
Roast meat + poultry: see chart on page 16
Yorkshire pudding 200-230 2 40-50 min.
Keeping warm, heating dishes 90-100 2

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Using the Fan Oven

The air inside the oven is heated by the element
around the fan situated behind the back panel. The
fan circulates hot air to maintain an even temperature
inside the oven.

The advantages of cooking with this function are:

✓

Faster Preheating

As the fan oven quickly reaches temperature, it is
not usually necessary to preheat the oven although
you may find that you need to allow an extra 5-7
minutes on cooking times. For recipes which
require higher temperatures, best results are
achieved if the oven is preheated first, e.g. bread,
pastries, scones, souffles, etc.

✓ Lower Temperatures

Fan oven cooking generally requires lower
temperatures than conventional cooking.
Follow the temperatures recommended in the chart
on page 16. Remember to reduce temperatures by
about 20-25°C for your own recipes which use
conventional cooking.

✓ Even Heating for Baking

The fan oven has uniform heating on all runner
positions. This means that batches of the same food
can be cooked in the oven at the same time.
However, the top shelf may brown slightly quicker
than the lower one.
This is quite usual. There is no mixing of flavours
between dishes.

How to Use the Fan Oven

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1. Turn the oven function control knob to .

2. Turn the thermostat control to the required tempe­rature.

THINGS TO NOTE

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The oven light will come on when the oven
function control knob is set.

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The thermostat control light will remain on until
the correct temperature is reached. It will then
cycle on and off to show that temperature is being
maintained.

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Cooking Chart

This chart is intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your
individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal
requirements.

Food Thermostat Runner Time

Position

Biscuits, cookies 2 trays 160-190 1-3 18-25 min.
Bread, yeast doughs 2 trays 170-200 1-3 35-45 min.
Cakes, Victoria sandwich 2 trays 160-170 1-3 20-28 min.
Choux pastry, eclairs 2 trays 170-200 1-3 30-35 min.
Fruit pies, plate tarts, crumbles 2 trays 170-200 1-3 50-65 min.
Meringues 2 trays 70-90 1-3 90-150 min.
Puff pastry, vol au vents 2 trays 200-230 1-3 20-35 min.
Scones 2 trays 200-210 1-3 8-12 min.

Roasting Chart

When roasting, ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer if preferred to check the centre
temperature has reached the required temperature (see table below).

Meat

Beef 170°-180°C 20-30 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 20-30 min over
Lamb 170°-180°C 25-35 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 25-35 min over
Pork 170°-180°C 25-35 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 25-35 min over
Chicken 170°-180°C 15-20 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 20 min over
Turkey and goose 170°-180°C 15-20 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) up to 3 1/2 kg (7 lb)

Duck 170°-180°C 25-35 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 25-35 min over
Pheasant 170°-180°C 35-40 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 35-40 min over
Rabbit 170°-180°C 20 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb) and 20 min over

Thermostat

Cooking

then 15 min per 1/2 kg (1 lb)

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Hints and Tips

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Runner positions are not critical, but make sure the
shelves are evenly spread.

When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven,
place dishes centrally on the shelves rather than
several dishes on one shelf.

When the oven is full, you may need to allow slightly
longer cooking time.

A shelf may be placed on the floor of the oven. Place
dishes on a shelf in this position rather than on the
oven base, to allow air circulation around the food.

When the oven is full of the same food, e.g. equal
trays of small cakes or equal size victoria sandwich
cakes, then they will be cooked in the same time and
removed from the oven together. When different sizes
of trays or types of food, e.g. biscuits and cakes are
cooked, they will not necessarily be ready together.

The fan oven can be used to heat foods through
without thawing first, e.g. fruit tarts, mince pies,
sausage rolls, and other small pastry items. Use a
temperature of 190-200°C and allow 20-40 minutes
(depending on the quantity of food in the oven).

The use of too high temperatures can cause uneven
browning. Check with the recommendations for oven
temperatures given in the cooking charts, but be
prepared to adjust the temperature by 10°C if
necessary. Remember to reduce temperatures by
about 20-25°C for your own conventional recipes.

When roasting do use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat
and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and
can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents
splashes of fat from soiling the oven interior.

The meat tin should not be placed on a heated
hotplate or burner as this may cause the enamel to
crack.

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Defrosting

The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the
air, at room temperature, inside the oven. This
increases the speed of defrosting. However, please
note that the temperature of the kitchen will influence
the speed of defrosting.
This function is particularly suitable for delicate food
which could be damaged by heat, e.g. cream filled
gateaux, iced cakes, pastries, bread and other yeast
products.

How to Use Defrosting

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1. Turn the oven function control knob to .

2. Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the OFF
position.

Food

Defrosting time

(Mins)

Standing time

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Hints and Tips

• Cover food with a lid, aluminium foil or plastic
film to prevent drying out during defrosting.

• AL WAYS COOK THOROUGHLY
IMMEDIA TELY AFTER THA WING.

• Frozen food should be placed in a single layer
when ever possible and turned over half way
through the defrosting process.

• Only joints of meat and poultry up to 2 kg. (4 lb.)
are suitable for defrosting in this way.

Refer to the following table for approximate
defrosting times.

(Mins)

Notes

Chicken 1000 g. 100-140 20-30 Place the chicken on an inverted

saucer on a large plate. Defrost open
and turn at half time or defrost
covered with foil. Remove giblets
as soon as possible.

Meat 1000 g. 100-140 20-30 Defrost open and turn at

half time or cover with foil

Meat 500 g. 90-120 20-30 As above

Trout 150 g. 23-35 10-15 Defrost open

Strawberries 300 g. 30-40 10-20 Defrost open

Butter 250 g. 30-40 10-15 Defrost open

Cream 2 x 200 g. 80-100 10-15 Defrost open (cream is

easy to whip even if parts
of it are still slightly frozen)

Cake 1400 g. 60 60 Defrost open

The times quoted in the chart should be used as a guide only, as the speed of defrosting will depend on the kitchen
temperature. For example, the colder the ambient temperature, the longer the defrosting time.

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Grilling

Grilling must be carried out with the oven
door closed. The grill pan handles must be
removed from the pan.

How to Use the Grill

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1. Turn the oven control function knob to .

2. Turn the thermostat control knob on the required
temperature.

3. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow
for different thicknesses of food. Position the food
close to the element for faster cooking and further
away for more gentle cooking.

Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes
before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat setting
and the shelf as necessary, during cooking

During cooking, the thermostat control light will ope­rate in the same way as described for the fan oven
function.

Food

Bacon rashers 2-3 each side
Beefburgers 6-10 each side
Chicken joints 10-15 each side
Chops: 7-10 each side

Fish: 8-12 each side

Kebabs 10-15 each side
Kidneys: 4-6 each side
Liver: 5-10 each side
Sausages 10-15 turn as required
Steaks: 3-6 each side

lamb
pork

whole trout/herring
fillets plaice/cod

lamb/pig

lamb/pig

rare
medium
well

Conventional Grill

Time (Min)

10-15 each side

4-6 each side

6-8 each side

7-10 each side

Hints and Tips

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- 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. Food such as fish, liver and
kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if
preferred

- 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

- Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms

may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats

- When toasting bread, we suggest that the top runner

position is used.

- The food should be turned over during cooking, as

required.

The grill element is controlled by the thermostat.
During cooking, the grill cycles on and off to
prevent overheating.

Browning only 3-5

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Cleaning the Ceramic Hob

Before any maintenance or cleaning can be
carried out, you must DISCONNECT the
cooker from the electricity supply.

Before cleaning, make sure the hob is cool.
Never use aggressive or abrasive agents, such as oven
sprays, stain or rust removers, scouring powders, or
sponges with an abrasive effect.
Special cleaning agents such as Vitroclen and ceramic
hob scrapers are available from department stores.

Cleaning after each use

Slight, non-burnt soilage can be wiped off with a
damp cloth. Burnt soilage has to be removed with a
scraper. Afterwards wipe off the ceramic hob with a
damp cloth, and Vitroclen.

Stain removal

Light metallic stains (aluminium residues) can be
removed from the cooking zone with a ceramic hob
cleaning agent such as Vitroclen when cool.
Sugar solutions, food stuffs with a high sugar content
must be removed immediately with a scraper. If this
type of soilage is not removed immediately it can
cause irreparable damage to the ceramic surface.
When the surface has cooled wipe over with a damp
cloth and Vitroclen.
Before using any detergent or cleaning agent on the
ceramic top, ensure they are recommended by the
manufacturer for use on ceramic hobs.
Do not apply any cleaning agents to hot cooking
zones. Ensure any residues are wiped off before the
cooking zones are used again.

Special problems

...If a chemical cleaner proves inadequate Check whether the use of a scraper is more effective.

...when darks stains occur If the use of a scraper and a ceramic hob cleaner proves

unsuccessful, your hob surface may have been damaged by
using unsuitable cleaning agents, or by pan bases with a
scouring effect. This will not impair the efficiency of your
ceramic hob.

...when metallic discolourations appear on Pots and pans with unsuitable bottoms, or unsuitable cleaning
the cooking zone agents have been used. The discolourations can only be

removed with considerable effort, using a ceramic glass
cleaner.

...when the surface shows scratches These may be caused by scraping or melted on objects and

cannot be removed. This will not impair the efficiency of your
ceramic hob

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Cleaning the Oven

Before cleaning always allow the cooling
fan to cool the oven down before switching
off at the electricity supply.

The oven should be kept clean at all times.
A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could
result in a fire, especially in the grill pan.

Cleaning materials

Before using any cleaning materials on your oven,
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
should also be avoided.

External cleaning

Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and
door seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm
water to which a little washing up liquid has been
added.

To prevent damaging or weakening the
door glass panels avoid the use of the
following:

• Household detergent and bleaches

• Impregnated pads unsuitable for non­stick saucepans

• Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads

• Chemical oven pads or aerosols

• Rust removers

• Bath/Sink stain removers

Clean the outer and inner door glass using warm
soapy water. Should the inner door glass become
heavily soiled it is recommended that a cleaning
product such as Vitroclean is used.

DO NOT clean the oven door while the
glass panels are warm. If this precaution is
not observed the glass panel may shatter.

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.
Contact your local Service Centre who will
be pleased to advise further.

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Oven Cavity

The enamelled oven cavity is best cleaned whilst the
oven is still warm.
Wipe the oven over with a soft cloth soaked in warm
soapy water after each use. From time to time it will
be necessary to do a more thorough cleaning, using a
proprietary oven cleaner.

If the soilage has become set, after the oven has
cooled down, the following process will help to
soften the splatters to help make cleaning easier.

1. Place the grill/ meat pan on the oven shelf

☞

positioned in the lowest runner.

2. Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to the
pan and fill to about 12 mm. with boiling
water from the kettle.

3. Close the oven door, turn the oven function
knob on fan oven
knob on 50°C.

4. After 15 minutes, turn off the thermostat
and allow the fan oven to continue without
heat for a further 5 minutes, when the
temperature of the water will have cooled
down.

and set the thermostat

5. Carefully remove the pan of water from the
oven and use normal oven cleaners to clean
away soil residues.

6. Leave a little of the soapy water to soak into
any burned on spillage on the floor of the
oven for a longer time if necessary.

Oven Shelves

To clean the oven shelves, soak in warm soapy water
and remove stubborn marks with a well wetted soap
impregnated pad. Rinse well and dry with a soft
cloth.

Oven lamp replacement

Disconnect the appliance.
Unscrew the lamp and substitute it with another

suitable for higher temperatures (300°C) having the
following characteristics:

Tension: 230-240V (50Hz)
Power: 15W
Convection: E14

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FO 0424

Something not working

If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local
Zanussi Service Force Centre.

IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

SYMPTOM

■ The cooker does not operate.

■ The ceramic hob is not giving satisfactory results

■ The oven does not come on

■ The thermostat pilot light does not come on

SOLUTION

◆ Check that the unit is plugged in and the electrical
supply is switched on

◆ Check that the RCCB has not tripped (if fitted)

◆ Check the mains fuse has not blown

◆ Check the correct control knob has been turned.

◆ Check the cooking pan is the correct size for the

cooking zone.

◆ Check the cooking pan has a flat base.

◆ Check the setting is correct for the type of

cooking.

◆ Check the oven is in manual operation and that
both a cooking function and temperature have been
selected.

◆ The socket switch or the switch from the mains
supply to the oven are ON.

◆ Select a temperature with the thermostat control
knob

◆ Select a function with the oven function control
knob.

■ The oven light does not come on

■ It takes too long to finish the dishes, or they are

cooked too fast.

■ Steam and condensation settle on the food and the
oven cavity.

■ The timer does not work

■ The oven fan is noisy

◆ Select a function with the oven function control

knob

◆ Check the light bulb, and replace it if necessary
(see "Replacing the Oven Light")

◆ The temperature may need adjusting

◆ Refer to the contents of this booklet, especially to

the chapter “Using the Oven”.

◆ Leave dishes inside the oven no longer than 15-20
minutes after the cooking is completed. See page 10

◆ Check the instructions for the timer.

◆ Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating

in contact with the oven back panel.

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If after all these checks, the cooker still does not
work, contact your local Zanussi Service Force
Centre.
When you contact them, they will need the following
information:

1. Your name, address and post code.

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and the serial number (which can be
found on the rating plate)

5. Date of purchase

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof
of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.

Service and Spare Parts

If you require spare parts or an engineer contact your
local Service Force Centre by telephoning:

0870 5 929929

Your call will be routed to your local Service Force
Centre. For further details, please see the
accompanying Customer Care Booklet.

CUSTOMER CARE

For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi
appliance, contact our Customer Care Department by
letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department
ZANUSSI

55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire, SL1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 - 727727

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Peace of Mind for 12 Months

ZANUSSI GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

We, Zanussi, undertake that if, within 12 months of
the date of the purchase, this Zanussi appliance or
any part thereof is proved to be defective by any
reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we
will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE
OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage
on condition that:

* The appliance has been correctly installed and

used only on the gas and electricity supply stated
on the rating plate.

* The appliance has been used for normal domestic

purpose only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

* The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,

repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any
person not authorised by us.

* All service work under this guarantee must be

undertaken by a Zanussi Service Centre.

* Any appliance or defective part replaced shall

become the Company's property.

* This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and

other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside
these hours, in which case a premium will be
charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

* Damage or calls resulting from transportation,

improper use or neglect, the replacement of any
light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

* Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance

which is improperly installed or calls to appliance
outside European Community (EC) or European
Free Trade Area.

* Appliances found to be in use within a

commercial or similar environment, plus those
which are the subject to rental agreements.

* Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not

marketed by Zanussi.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe
then your guarantee moves with you to your new
home subject to the following qualifications:

* The guarantee starts from the date you first

purchased your product.

* The guarantee is for the same period and to the

same extent for labour and parts as exist in the
new country of use for this brand or range of
products.

* This guarantee relates to you and cannot be

transferred to another user.

* Your new home is within the European

Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

* The product is installed and used in accordance

with our instructions and is only used
domestically, i.e. a normal household

* The product is installed taking into account

regulations in your new country.

Before you move, please contact your nearest
Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them
details of your new home. They will then ensure that
the local Service Organisation is aware of your move
and able to look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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Instructions for the Installer

Technical Data

Model Number: ZCE 620 X

Appliance Class 2 sub class 1 and Class 1

Dimensions

Height 900 mm
Depth 595 mm
Width 597 mm
Oven Capacity 1.8 Cu. ft

Ceramic Hob

Front left cooking zone (highlight) 1880 W/Ø180 mm
Back left cooking zone (highlight) 1250 W/Ø14
Back right cooking zone (double circuit)

1560 W/Ø170 mm

2500 W/170 x 265 mm

Front right cooking zone (highlight)1250 W/Ø145 mm

0

mm

Oven

Top Heating Element 1.055 kW
Bottom Heating Element 1.250 kW
Convection Heating Element 2.080 kW
Grill Element 1.880 kW
Convection Fan 30 W
Oven light 15 W
Total rating 9.210 kW
Supply voltage (50 Hz) 230-240 V

Important Safety Requirements

This cooker must be installed in accordance with the
IEE Wiring Regulations (Current Edition).
Detailed recommendations are contained in the
following British Standards Codes Of Practice: B.S.
6172/ B.S. 5440, Par. 2 and B.S. 6891 Current
Editions.

Location

This cooker has been registered as a "Class X"
appliance according to Fire Risk Regulations.
Any adjacent cabinets or walls must not exceed the
cooker's height.
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/
diner or bed sitting room, but not in a bathroom or
shower room.
The minimum distance combustible material can be
fitted above the cooker in line with the edges of the
cooker is 420 mm. If it is fitted below 420 mm. a
space of 50 mm. must be allowed from the edges of
the cooker.
The minimum distance combustible material can be
fitted directly above the cooker is 700 mm.

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Electrical connections

Any electrical work required to install this
hob should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person, in
accordance with the current regulations.

THIS COOKER MUST BE
EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability
should these safety measures not be
observed.

This cooker is designed to be connected to
a 230-240V 50Hz AC electrical supply.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the hob rating
plate. The rating plate is located on the bottom of the
hob. A copy is attached on the back cover of this
book.

The cooker is supplied without supply cord. A 3 core
flexible supply cord must be fitted, in accordance
with the specification given in the relevant tables.

1) Loosen the two fixing screws securing the

☞

back protective screen of the cooker, then lift
it up and remove it. This will expose the
terminal block on the right bottom corner.

The cooker should be connected to a double pole
switch with a minimum gap of 3 mm. between the
switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required
load in compliance with the current electric
regulations. The switch should be sited within 2m of
the hob and be easily accessible upon completion of
the installation.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point.

Ensure that the hob supply cord does not
come into contact with surfaces with
temperatures higher than 50 deg. C.

Supply Cable Specifications

For Uk use only

Connection Min. size Cable / flex Fuse
via Cable/flex type

• Cooker 3 x 6 mm
Control
Circuit

For Europe use only

Min. size Cable/flex Cable / flex type Fuse

3x 2.5 mm

2

2

H05 VV-F 30 A

H05 RR-F 30 A

2) Loosen the two cable clamp screws and lift
the top section of the clamp enough to allow
the cable to be passed through.

3) Connect the red (live) wire to the terminal
which is marked with the letter "L".

4) Connect the black (neutral) wire to the
terminal which is marked with the letter "N".

5) After fitting a green or yellow/green sleeve
over the bare copper wire (earth wire), connect
the exposed end to the terminal which is

marked with the earth symbol
letter "E"coloured green and yellow.

NOTE:

The earth wire should be about 2 cm. longer
than the live and neutral wires.

6) Secure the cable by means of the clamp screws
and refit the back protective screen.

or with the

FO 2375

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