Zanussi ZCE 641, ZCE 640 User Manual

ELECTRIC

COOKER

ZCE 640
ZCE 641

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance

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Important Safety Information

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

Installation

• 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.

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.

Keep this instruction book for future reference

and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.

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.

• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside
the oven.

• When using other electrical appliances, ensure the
cable does not come into contact with the hot
surfaces of the cooker.

• Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on
the hob hotplates as unstable pans can cause an
accident by tipping or spillage.

• Never leave the cooker unattended when cooking with
oil and fats.

• 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 or on the hob
hotplates.
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.

Never line any part of the oven with

Guide to Use the instructions

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

Safety Instructions

Step by step instructions for an operation

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Hints and Tips

Environmental information

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

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Contents

For the User For the Installer

Important Safety Information 2

Control Panel 4

Operation 5

The Minute Minder 6

Electric Oven 7

Before the First Use of the Oven 7

Using the Oven 8

Using the Fan Oven 9

Cooking Chart 10

Defrosting 11

Grilling 12

Maintenance and Cleaning 13

Something Not Working 15

Customer Care Department 16

Service and Spare Parts 16

Guarantee Conditions 17

Important Safety Requirements 18

Instructions for the Installer 18

Electrical connections 19

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Control Panel

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1. Front left hotplate control knob

2. Back left hotplate control knob

3. Back right hotplate control knob

4. Front right hotplate control knob

5. Oven function control knob

The Oven Cavity

Grill element

Oven Light

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6. Oven thermostat control knob

7. Minute Minder

8. Mains Pilot Light

9. Oven Thermostat Pilot Light

Accessories

Grill/roasting pan

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Grill trivet

Removable

handles

Oven fan

2 anti-tip

shelves

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Operation

Electric Hotplates

To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control knob to
the required heat setting.

The control knob is numbered 1 - 6

0 - OFF

1 - Minimum

6 - Maximum.

The hob has two types of hotplates:

Normal Hotplates (Back right and left)

We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (6)
for a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to
the required setting.

Rapid Hotplates (Front right and left)

The rapid hotplates will heat up more quickly than a
normal plate.

It is important to note that the plate may smoke
and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used
for the first time. This is quite normal and will
disappear after a short while.

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

OFF 0

Very Gentle 1 To keep food warm

To melt butter and chocolate

Gentle 2 To prepare cream-sauces, stews

and milk puddings or to fry eggs

Slow 3 Dried vegetables, frozen food, fruit,

boiling water or milk

Medium 4 Boiled potatoes, fresh vegetables,

pâtés, soups, broths, pancakes or
fish

High 5 Larger stews, meat roll, fish,

omelettes, steaks

Fast 6 Steaks, escalopes and frying.

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Hints and Tips

Saucepans for use on solid plates should have several
characteristics:

• They should be fairly heavy duty

• They should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly
larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller.

• They should have a flat base to ensure good
contact with the plate.

This is particularly important when using pans for high
temperature frying or pressure cooking.

As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn down the plate
control knob so that it will barely keep the liquid
simmering.

You can switch off the plate a short while before
you finish cooking, and the final stage will be
completed on the accumulated heat. Similarly,
stews etc. cooked in well covered saucepans cook
at lower temperature which is more economical.

Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids
being spilt onto the plates.

Never leave the plates on without a pan on them
or with an empty pan on them.

Take care never to lean or reach over a hot electric
plate. Always point pan handles inward or over the
work surface next to the hob to avoid accidentally
knocking over a pan as you pass by.

Take care when frying food in hot oil or fat, as the
overheated splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become difficult to turn, please
contact your local Zanussi Service Centre.

The Minute Minder

The minute minder will mark the end of a timed period
with an acoustic alarm. The maximum timing is 60
minutes.
Turn the Minute Minder knob clockwise to the maximum
time position, then turn it back to the required time.
The Minute minder will not affect in any way the oven
operation, if it is in use.

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Electric Oven

Oven Function Control Knob

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

Defrost Setting - This setting is intended to assist in
thawing of frozen food .

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

transference.

Grill - The heat comes only from the top element.

Thermostat Control Knob

Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to select
temperatures between 50°C and about 230°C (max).

Mains On Light

The mains on light will come on when any function (oven
or hob) is selected.

Thermostat Control Light

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

Before the First Use of the Oven

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.

1. Switch the oven function control knob to fan

cooking .

2. Set the thermostat control knob to MAX.

3. Open a window for ventilation.

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

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

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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 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.

Hints and Tips

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 discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.

Cookware

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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.

• 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.

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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
cooking chart. 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 shelf
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 .

Hints and Tips

Shelf 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 190­200°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.

2. Turn the thermostat control to the required
temperature.

THINGS TO NOTE

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

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

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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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 Shelf Cooking Cooking
Position Temp (°C) Time (minutes)

Biscuits 180 - 190 10 - 20
Bread 210 - 220 25 - 30
Casseroles 130 - 140 2½ - 3 h.
Cakes:

- Small and queen 160-170 18 - 25

- Sponges 160 - 170 18 - 20

- Madeira 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½ h.

- Rich Fruit 130 - 140 2¼ - 2½ h.

- Christmas 130 - 140 3 - 4½ h.

- Meringues 90 - 100 2½ - 3 h.
Fish 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fruit Pies and Crumbles 190 - 200 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 1½ - 2 h.
Pastry:

- Choux 190 - 200 30 - 35

- Shortcrust 190 - 200 15 - 20

- Flaky 190 - 200 25 - 40

- Puff 210 - 220 25 - 40
Plate Tarts 180 25 - 45
Quiches/Flans 180 - 210 25 - 45
Scones 210 - 220 8 - 10
Roasting:
Meat & Poultry 160 - 180 see roasting

Shelf positions

are not critical

but ensure that

oven shelves

are evenly

spaced when

more than one

is used.

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Roasting Chart

Meat Cooking Time

Beef 20-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 20-35 mins

Beef, boned 25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 25-35 mins

Mutton and Lamb 25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 25-35 mins

Pork and Veal 30-40 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 30-40 mins

Ham 30-40 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 30-40 mins

Chicken 15-20 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 20 mins

Turkey and Goose 15-20 mins per 1/2kg (lb) up to 3.5kg (7lb)

+ 15 mins per 1/2kg over 3.5kg (7lb)

Duck 25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) + 20 mins

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 TEMPERATURES

Beef Rare - 60°C

Medium - 70°C
Well Done - 80°C

Pork Well Done - 80°C

Lamb Medium - 70°C

Well Done - 80°C

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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.

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How to Use Defrosting

1. Turn the oven function control knob to .

2. Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the OFF

position.

Food

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

Defrosting time

(Mins)

Standing time

(Mins)

Hints and Tips

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

• ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY
AFTER THAWING.

• 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.

Notes

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

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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 to 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.

Hints and Tips

Cooking chart

Cooking time depends on the thickness of the meat and
not on its weight.

Type of food Mins per side

Bacon rashers 2 - 5
Chicken joints 15 - 20
Gammon rashers 5 - 8
Lamb chops 6 - 12
Pork chops 10 - 15
Sausages (turning as required) 10 - 12
Steaks (average thickness) Rare 3 - 6

Medium 6 - 10
Well done 8 - 12

Toast 1 - 11/

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- Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill
pan to allow maximum circulation of air and 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.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

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

This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or
with a steam cleaning machine.

The Hob Top

The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage
can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well
wrung out in warm water to which a little wasing up liquid
has been added. Avoid the use of the following:

- household detergent and bleaches;

- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;

- steel wool pads;

- bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is
recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite
or Bar Keepers Friend is used.

The Hotplates

Spills onto the actual plate should be removed using
warm water and a soft brush, nylon or plastic scourer. To
keep the plates looking as new, hotplate conditioner can
be purchased from most hardware stores, e.g. "4 Hob"
by HomeCare Products (follow the manufacturer's
instruction for use).
Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a
kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that
the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly
unpleasant odour when next used.

Drying

Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates thoroughly
by switching on to a low-medium setting for a few
minutes.

Restoring

To maintain the appearance of your sealed hotplates apply
a little salt-free vegetable oil or restorative agent (i.e. "Collo
Electrol", or Minky Hotplate Cleaning Cloths) periodically.

To apply vegetable oil: first heat the hotplate on a medium
setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Pour a very small
amount of salt-free oil onto a dry cloth or kitchen paper.
Apply a thin coat of oil to the hotplate surface and wipe
off any excess. Heat the hotplate on a medium setting
for 1 minute.

To apply restorative agent: first heat the hotplate on a
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn off. Apply a
very thin coating of Collo Electrol (using the applicator).
Heat the hotplate on a high setting for 2-3 minutes to
cure. Some smoke will occur, this is normal and nontoxic.
(NB: this product is a resorative agent not a cleanser. It
is available from hardware stores).

Stainless steel parts: the stainless steel spill rings may
become straw coloured with use. Use a proprietary
stainless steel cleaner to remove this straw
discolouration. This also applies to the area around the
hotplates on stainless steel hobs.

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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 non-stick 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 Hob Brite, or Bar Keepers Friend 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.

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

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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

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.

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.

and set the thermostat knob

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.

Replacing the Oven Light

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply.

If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply with
the following specifications: electric power, 15W;
electric rate, 230V (50 Hz); resistant to temperatures
of 300°C; connection type: E14. These bulbs are
available from your local Service Force Centre.

To replace the faulty bulb:

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1. Ensure the oven is disconnected from the electrical
supply.

2. Turn the glass cover anticlockwise.

3. Remove the faulty bulb and replace it with the new
one.

4. Refit the glass cover.

5. Reconnect to the electrical supply.

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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 hob hotplate does not heat up.

 The plate is not giving satisfactory results

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The oven does not come on

 The oven temperature light does not come on

 The oven 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 plate is clean and dry
 Check the cooking pan is the correct size for the plate.
 Check the cooking pan has a flat bottom
 Check the setting is correct for the type of cooking.

 Check that both a cooking function and temperature

have been selected.

 Check that the socket switch or the switch from the

mains supply to the cooker are ON.

 Select a temperature with the thermostat control knob
 Select a function with the oven function control knob.

 Select a function with the oven function control knob
 Check the light bulb, and replace it if necessary (see

"Replacing the Oven Light")

 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 oven fan is noisy

If after all these checks, the cooker still does not work, contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre.

 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.

 Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating

in contact with the oven back panel.

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Service and Spare Parts

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have
read the details under the heading “Something Not

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:

0870 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

For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please
contact us at the address below:

Zanussi-Electrolux
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Working.”
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need
to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found
on the rating plate)

5. The purchase date

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or
guarantee documentation is required for in­guarantee service calls.

Customer Care Department

For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi
appliance or for further information on Zanussi products,
please contact our Customer Care Department by letter
or telephone at the address below or visit our website
at www.zanussi.co.uk

Customer Care Department

Zanussi-Electrolux
Cornwall House
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
08705 727727 (*)

* calls to this number may be recorded for training
purposes.

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Guarantee Conditions

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

Appliance Class 2 sub class 1 and Class 1

Dimensions

Oven

Height 900 mm

Depth 600 mm

Width 600 mm

Oven Capacity 56 litres / 1.97 Cu. ft

Convection Heating Element 2000 W

Grill Element 1650 W

Convection Fan 30 W

Oven light 25 W

Total rating 2055 W

Hob

Front left heating plate (rapid) 2000 W/Ø180 mm

Back left heating plate (normal) 1000 W/Ø145 mm

Back right heating plate (normal) 1500 W/Ø180 mm

Front right heating plate (rapid) 1500 W/Ø145 mm

Hob total rating 6000 W

Cooker rating (total) 8045 W

Supply voltage (50 Hz) 230 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

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.

This appliance cannot be positioned on a
base.

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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 230V
50Hz AC electrical supply.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the cooker
rating plate. The rating plate is located on the oven
frame.

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

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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 from the cooker and
easily accessible upon completion of the installation.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point. The earth wire should be about 2
cm longer than the live and neutral wires.

Ensure that the hob supply cable 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 6 mm
Control
Circuit

For Europe use only

2

H05 VV-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 or with the 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.

Min. size Cable/flex Cable / flex type Fuse

3x 2.5 mm

2

FO 2375

H05 RR-F 30 A

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ZCE640/ZCE641

A

0,78 kWh

56

41 min.

1040 cm²

CUSTOMER CARE

Zanussi-Electrolux

Cornwall House

55-77 High Street

Slough

Berkshire, SL1 1DZ
Tel:

08705 727727

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