Zanussi ZCE7550, ZCE7551 User Manual

User Manual

Electric Cooker

ZCE7550-ZCE7551

Important safety information

These warnings are provided in the interests
of your safety. Ensure that you understand
them all before installing or using the
appliance. Your safety is of paramount
importance. If you are unsure about any of
the information in this book contact the
Customer Care Department.

Installation

The appliance must be installed according to
the instructions supplied. The installation
work must be undertaken by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
The appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer and only
genuine approved spare parts should be
used.
The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the
appliance from slipping from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be
taken when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance
by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the
appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the
packaging with due regard for safety and the
environment. Your local authority can
arrange this.

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Child safety

Do not allow children to play with any part of

the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the
drop down doors.
This appliance is not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot
when the grill is in use. Young children
should be kept away.

During use

This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
This appliance has been designed for
domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only
and must not be used for any other
purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils
as they will ignite if they become too hot.
Never place plastic or any other material that
may melt in or on the oven.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
replace the grill pan handle when grilling.
Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
place food in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillages and boil
overs.
The handles of saucepans, which are
smaller than the heated areas on the hob,
will become hot.

Ensure your hand is protected before
handling the pan.
Do not use the appliance if the ceramic
glass is damaged. If a fault or crack
becomes visible, disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity supply and
contact your local service force centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers on
ceramic glass.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching the
heating elements inside the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Always stand back from the appliance when

opening the oven door to allow any build up
of steam or heat to release.

Never leave the appliance unattended
when the oven door is open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside

the oven. They may explode if they are
heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF
position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the
open oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes
from the appliance or its handles.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact
with water. Never operate it with wet hands.

Cleaning and maintenance

For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance 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.
Do not leave cookware containing

foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in
case it is inadvertently switched on.
Extreme care must be taken when using a
ceramic hob scraper.

Always allow the appliance to cool before
switching off at the wall prior to carrying out
any cleaning/maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with
the instructions given in this book.
Never use steam or high pressure steam
cleaners to clean the appliance.

At the end of the appliance’s
life

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents

For the user

Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 5
Getting to know your appliance 6

Before using the appliance 7
Rating plate 7
Preparing to use your appliance 7
The cooling fan for the controls 7
Control panel indicator neon(s) 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 8
Grill and oven furniture 8

Electronic timer 9

The ceramic hob 14

Using the hob 14
Recommended saucepans 14
Hints & tips 15
Hot hob indicator 15

The dual grill 16
Using the grill 16
Things to note 16
The grill pan and handle 17
Hints & tips 18
Grilling chart 19

The second oven 20
Using the second oven 20
Things to note 20
To fit the second oven shelf 20
Hints & tips 21

The main oven 22
Using the main oven 22
Things to note 22
To fit the main oven shelves 23
Hints & tips 23

Cooking chart 24

Roasting chart 25

Defrost feature 26

Using defrost feature 26
Things to note 26
Hints & tips 26

Care and cleaning 28
Cleaning materials 28
Cleaning the outside of the appliance 28
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 29
Cleaning the ceramic hob 29
Daily cleaning 29
Hints & tips 32
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 32
Cleaning inside the oven(s) 32
Hints & tips 32
Cleaning the door(s) 33
Replacing an oven light bulb 34

Something not working 35
Service and spare parts 36
Guarantee conditions 37

For the installer

Technical details 38
Installation instructions 38

To help you the following symbols will be
found in the text.

Hints and Tips

Safety Instructions

Please read the instruction book carefully
before use and retain for future reference.

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Control panel

Grill/Second oven

Description of the appliance

Electric slip-in double oven

Main oven

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Getting to know your appliance

The control panel

Features

A - Electronic timer

B - Main oven temperature control

C - Grill/Second oven temperature control

D - Selector control

E - Hotplate controls

F - Main oven indicator neon

G - Second oven indicator neon

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Before using the appliance

Rating plate

This is situated on the lower front frame of
the appliance and can be seen upon
opening the door. Alternatively the rating
plate may also be found on the back or top
of some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a
suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The
rating of the appliance is given on the rating
plate.

Do not remove the rating plate from the
appliance as this may invalidate the
guarantee.

Preparing to use your
appliance

Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft
cloth and hot soapy water and wash the
furniture before use. We suggest that you
run the oven(s) and grill for 10 – 15 minutes
at maximum temperature, to burn off any
residue from their surfaces. Accessible parts
may become hotter than in normal use.
Children should be kept away. During this
period an odour may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.

The cooling fan for the
controls

The cooling fan comes on immediately when
the grill/second oven is switched on and
after a short time when the main oven is in
use. It runs on after the controls are
switched off until the appliance has cooled.
During the initial period the cooling fan may
turn ON and OFF, this is quite normal.

Always allow the cooling fan to
cool the appliance down before
switching off at the wall prior to
carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance work.

Control panel indicator
neon(s)

The indicator neon will operate when the grill
(where applicable) or oven(s) is switched on.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on
and off during use to show that the setting is
being maintained. If the neon does not
operate as the instructions indicate the
controls have been incorrectly set. Return
all controls to zero and reset following the
instructions for the required setting.

Condensation and steam

When food is heated it produces steam
similar to a boiling kettle. The vents allow
some of this steam to escape.
However, always stand back from the
appliance when opening the door(s) 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 appliance, e.g.
a trim, it will condense and produce water
droplets. This is quite normal and is not
caused by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe
away condensation and also soilage from
surfaces.
For your safety wall coverings at the rear of
the appliance should be securely fixed to the
wall.

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Cookware

Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be
placed directly against the grid covering the
fan at the back of the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x
35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the
circulation of heat and may affect
performance.

Grill and oven furniture

The following items of grill and oven furniture
have been supplied with the appliance.

1 grill pan

1 grill pan handle

1 grill pan grid

1 straight shelf
(for grilling and
second oven cooking)

2 straight shelves
(for fan oven
cooking)

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Electronic timer

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A Cook time

B End time

C Countdown

D Time

E Decrease control

F Selector control

G Increase control

NOTE:

The time of day must be set before the
main oven will operate manually.

1. Set the time of day

The oven has a 24 hour clock.
When the electricity supply is first switched

ON, the display will show 12.00 and the
'Time' ( ) indicator neon will flash as Fig.

1.
To set the correct time press the increase

control button ( + ) and if necessary, the
decrease control button ( - ) until the correct
time on the 24 hour clock is reached, e.g.

10.00am as Fig. 2. The 'Time' indicator
neon ( ) will flash for 5 seconds and then
go out.

Note: The increase and decrease control
buttons operate slowly at first, and then
more rapidly. They should be pressed
separately.

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2. How to set the countdown

The 'Countdown' gives an audible reminder
at the end of any period of cooking. This
cooking period may be up to 2 hrs 30 mins.
It is not part of the automatic control.
To set, press the Selector Control button
( ) until the 'Countdown' indicator neon
( ) is illuminated and the display reads 0.00
as Fig.3.
To set the correct time duration depress the
increase control ( + ) until the display
indicates the interval to be timed, e.g. 1hr 45
mins as Fig. 4. If necessary depress the
decrease control ( - ) to achieve the correct
time interval.

NOTE: This must be completed within 5
seconds of first pressing the Selector
Control button.

During the operation of the 'Countdown', the
remaining time period will be shown in the
display.
The 'Countdown' will sound intermittently for
up to 2 minutes at the end of the timed
period. The sound can be stopped by
pressing any button.

To cancel the countdown

If you change your mind and want to cancel
the 'Countdown', press the Selector Control
button until the 'Countdown' indicator
neon ( ) flashes and then the decrease
control ( - ) until 0.00 shows in the display
as Fig. 5. The Countdown indicator neon
( ) will continue to flash for a few seconds
and then return to the time of day.

Setting the oven timer control

Only the main oven can be automatically
timed.
When using the timer control for the very first
time, it is advisable to let it operate while you
are at home. The displays can be checked
to show that it is operating correctly and you
will feel confident to leave a meal to cook
automatically in the future.

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Fig.6.

Fig.7.

Fig.8.

A) To set the timer to switch

on and off automatically

i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched

ON and that the correct time of day is

displayed, e.g. 9.am. as Fig. 6.
ii) Place food in the oven.
iii) To set the length of cooking time, press

the Selector Control button ( ) until

the 'Cook Time' indicator neon ( ) is

illuminated. Press the increase control
( + ) until the required length of cooking
time is displayed, e.g. 2 hrs 15 mins as
Fig. 7. If necessary depress the
decrease control ( - ) until the correct
time interval is achieved.

The maximum cooking time is 10 hours.
iv) Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time'

indicator neon ( ) will be illuminated.

Remember, this must be completed
within 5 seconds of first pressing the
Selector Control button.

v) To set the 'End Time'. Press the

Selector Control button until the 'End

Time' indicator neon ( ) flashes.

Press the increase control ( + ) until the

required stop time is displayed, e.g.

12.15 p.m. as Fig. 8. If necessary press

the decrease control ( - ) until the correct

time interval is achieved.

vi) Release the buttons. The time of day

will be displayed after 5 seconds. The

'Cook Time ( ) and 'End Time' ( )

indicator neons will be illuminated.

The 'End Time' must not be more than

23 hours 59 minutes from the time of

day. For example, if the time of day is

09.00a.m., the latest 'End Time' would

be 08.59a.m. the next day.
vii) Set the main oven control to the required

temperature. The oven indicator neon

should be OFF.

NOTE: When the automatic timed period
starts, the oven indicator neon will glow.
It may turn on and off during use to show
that the setting is being maintained.

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Fig.12.

B) To set the timer to switch
off only

i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched

ON and that the correct time of day is

displayed, e.g. 10.00am as Fig. 9.
ii) Place food in the oven.
iii) To set the length of cooking time, press

the Selector Control button until the

'Cook Time' ( ) indicator neon is

illuminated. Press the increase control
( + ) until the required length of
cooking time is displayed, e.g. 2 hrs 15
mins as Fig. 10. Depress the decrease
control ( - ) if necessary.
iv) Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time'

indicator neon ( ) will illuminate and

the time of day will be displayed after 5

seconds.
v) Set the oven temperature. The oven

indicator neon should be ON.
vi) To check the 'End Time' during the

cooking period, simply press the

Selector Control button once and the

remaining time will be displayed, as Fig.

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4. To cancel an automatic

programme

i) To cancel an automatic programme

press the Selector Control button until

the 'Cook Time' indicator neon ( )

neon flashes. Press the decrease

control ( - ) until the display reads 0.00

as Fig. 12.
ii) Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time'

indicator neon ( ) will flash and after

5 seconds return to the time of day.
iii) Turn off the oven controls.

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