Zanussi ZCG531X User Manual

GAS COOKER

ZCG 531

INSTRUCTION BOOK

GB

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

	Instructions for the User		Instructions for the Installer
	Warnings	4	Technical Features	18
	Use and care	5	Advice for safety	19
	Use of the appliance	6	Gas connection	19
			Electrical connections	20
	Using the Oven	6
	Using the Grill	8	Installation	21
	Using the Hob	10	Gas connection	22
	Hints and tips	12
			Conversion of gas	24
	Maintenance and cleaning	13
	Oven bulb replacement	14
	Something Not Working	15
	Service and spare parts	16
	Guarantee Conditions	17

How to read the instruction book ?

The symbols below will guide you when reading the instruction book

Safety instructions

Description of operations step by step

Advice and recommendation

Information environment protection

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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 950950.

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.

•Any gas installation must be carried out by a registered CORGI installer.

•Any electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician/competent person.

•Remove all packaging before using the cooker.

•This cooker must not be connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It shall be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.

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

•Ensure that the gas and electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate, located near the gas supply pipe.

•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.

•When in use a gas cooker will produce heat and moisture in the room in which it has been installed. Ensure there is a continuous air supply, by keeping air vents in good condition or installing a cooker hood with a venting hose.

•When using the cooker for a long period time, the ventilation should be improved, by opening a window or increasing the extractor speed.

•Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water. Do not operate the cooker with wet hands.

•The grill pan will become hot during use, always use oven gloves when removing or replacing a hot grill pan.

•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.

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

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

•Never pull the appliance by the oven handle.

•This cooker should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fat or foodstuff could result in a fire.

•Never use steam or high pressure appliances for cleaning the oven.

•Never use plastic dishes in the oven or on the hob burners. 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 aerosols 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.

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

USE AND CARE

Control panel

Model : ZCG 531

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1.		Back left burner control knob				5.	Oven light
2.		Front left burner control knob				6.	Minute minder
3.		Front right burner control knob				7.	Oven/Grill burner control knob (selector)
4.		Back right burner control knob				8.	Ignition switch

Hob

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1.Back left burner (auxiliary)

2.Front left burner (rapid)

3.Front right burner (semi-rapid)

4.Back right burner (semi-rapid)

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USE OF APPLIANCE

Before the First Use of the Cooker

Remove all packaging both inside and outside of the cooker, before using it.

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

1.Remove the oven accessories and ensure all packaging has been removed.

2.Ignite the oven burner (see instructions) and turn the control knob to maximum.

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.

Using the Oven

The cooker gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled.

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.

Attention: when turning on the oven and grill burner the oven door has to be opened.

The oven has four shelf levels, and is supplied with one shelf.

The shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven as shown in the diagram.

Oven Safety device

The cooker features a thermocouple; if for any reason the flame should extinguish, the device will stop the gas flow.

Use

The oven can be used for traditional cooking, or for grilling, but not both functions simultaneously. The symbol on the knob corresponds to the symbol on the control panel.

Off

“8” Maximum “1” Minimum

Grill function

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Ignition

Attention: when turning on the oven and grill burner the oven door has to be opened.

•Open the oven door, push and turn the control knob to the left to position 8, keeping the control knob pressed.

•At the same time, push the electronic ignition knob (see fig). Keep it pushed until the gas ignites (1 spark / second).

•Release the knob after 10 seconds and check that the burner is ignited through the

holes in the burner cover. OR

During a power cut

•Open the oven door, push and turn the control knob to the left to position 8, and hold a flame near the hole in the bottom;

•Release the knob after 10 seconds and check that the burner is ignited through the holes in the burner cover.

If for any reason the flame should extinguish turn the control knob to the off position, after at least 1 minute, try to re-ignite the oven.

To adjust the flame, turn the oven knob to the position corresponding to the temperature desired, after a few minutes of operation.

Turning off the oven burner

Turn the knob clockwise to mark « ».

Cooking in the Oven

Traditional cooking is made by natural convection; the heated air circulates on the principle of ascending and descending draughts. It is necessary to pre-heat the oven.

All cookers vary and it is important to be aware of the approximate cooking temperatures before you use the cooker.

The chart shows the gas mark temperatures together with the approximate equivalent temperatures in oC.

It may be necessary to adjust the temperature to suit your individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal requirements.

Gas Mark	Temperature oC
1	150
2	165
3	180
4	195
5	205
6	220
7	235
8	250

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Using the Grill

When grilling, the accessible parts of the appliance are hot and the appliance should not be left unattended. Take care that children do not play near it. While the grill is operating leave the oven door half open and put the grill deflector “A” into place.

Grill burner ignition

Attention: when turning on the oven and grill burner the oven door has to be opened.

•Open the oven door push and turn the control knob to the right to the “grill symbol” and keep the control knob pressed.

•At the same time, push the electronic ignition knob (see fig). Keep it pushed until the gas ignites (1 spark / second).

•Upon ignition, keep the knob pressed for

approximately 10 seconds (until the safety valve automatically keeps the grill burner lit).

OR

During a power cut

•Open the oven door.

•Hold a flame to the gas grill burner holes (see fig.).

•Press the oven/grill function control knob, then turn it to the “grill symbol”. Upon ignition, keep the knob pressed for approximately 10 seconds (until the safety valve automatically keeps the grill burner lit).

If for any reason the flame should extinguish turn the control knob to the "" position, leave for at least 1 minute and then re-ignite.

The grill pan will become hot during use, always use oven gloves when removing or replacing a hot grill pan.

Grilling

When using the grill it has to be supervised, the oven door opened and the grill deflector “A” in its place.

When grilling, only the top burner is heating. It is not necessary to preheat the grill.

•Insert the grill pan on the fourth level.

•Turn the knob to position “grill”.

•Adjust the grid and pan position to allow for different thicknesses of food. Position the food close the grill for faster cooking and further away for gentler cooking.

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Heat comes from the top of the oven. It is suitable for grilling meat (beef bacon, pork bacon …) that remains tender, for toast or to brown dishes already cooked dishes.

Grilling meat

When using the grill it has to be supervised, the oven door opened and the grill deflector “A” in its place.

•Prepare the meat to be grilled, lightly brush it with oil on both sides.

•Place it on the roasting grid.

•Turn the oven/grill control knob to position “grill”.

•Slide the roasting grid in the guide 4 and the roasting tray in the guide 3.

•When the first side is brown, turn the meat without pricking it in order that the juices are not lost.

•Grill the second side.

Cooking time is determined by the thickness of the piece to be grilled not by its weight.

Browning

•Turn the oven/grill control knob to the “grill” position.

•Place the dish on the grid and slide it on shelf guide 4.

•Leave the dish under the grill for a few minutes.

Oven light

The oven is equipped with a lamp. It starts

operating when the switch on the control panel is pressed .

Timer (Minute Minder)

Turn the control knob clockwise to the maximum position and than turn it back to the position corresponding to the period of time necessary for the cooking.

At the end of the time selected an acoustic signal sounds which stops automatically. The timer does not interrupt the operation of the oven at the end of the set time.

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