Zanussi ZCG 7690 User Manual

ZCG 7690

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Introduction

Introduction

This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the
necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The
appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC.

appliance properly before you use it for the first time.
booklet thoroughly before you use the appliance. Keep the booklet in a

safe place so that anyone who uses the appliance can read it. Pass the
booklet on with the appliance if you give or sell it to someone else.

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It is important that you understand how to use and care for the
We have written this booklet with your safety in mind. Read the

For your safety

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
This appliance is designed for domestic use to cook food. You
must not use it for any other purpose. It is not designed for
commercial use.
Keep children, babies and toddlers away from the appliance at
all times.
The installation instructions tell you how and where it can be
fitted. If the appliance is already installed you must make sure
that all instructions have been followed. If you are in any doubt
ask a registered person.

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Contents

Lighting the appliance 4
The grill 7
The hotplate 10
The ovens 13
Oven cooking chart - main oven 16

- second oven 19
The electronic timer 22
Slow cooking 26
Care and cleaning 28
Installing the appliance 35
General information 37
What is wrong and why? 39

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Contents

Servicing 41
Installation Instructions 43
Technical Data 44
Safety requirements/ventilation 45
Location of appliance 46
Installation 47
Testing 49

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Lighting the appliance

The system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about
the plug are given in 'General Information.

For your safety

In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished,
turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner
for at least 1 min.

Lighting the appliance

Hotplate

To light

1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down.

2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol
(highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When
the burner has lit release the button.

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Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame to spread.

For your safety

If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplate
burners are lit the gas will go out. This is because it would be
dangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid was closed.

Always use the control knob to turn off a burner. Do not use
the lid as a cut-off device. This will only cut off the gas when
the lid is closed. The gas will flow again when the lid is
opened.

Please note: If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all

the hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts
have been replaced correctly.

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Grill/second oven

The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you
cannot use them both at the same time.

Grill

To light:

1 Open the door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame

symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.
When the burner has lit release the button.

TOP OVEN/GRILL

3 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.
Warning: If the ignition button is not pressed immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame to spread.

For your safety

Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.

Lighting the appliance

Second oven

To light:

1 Open the oven door.
2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 1 and

press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit
release the button. There will only be small flames at first.

3 Now turn the control knob to the gas

mark you want.

4 Wait until the burner is showing large

flames.

5 Close the oven door.

Important: Remember to remove the grill pan handle before you use

the second oven.

TOP OVEN/GRILL

TOP OVEN/GRILL

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Main oven

To light:

1 Set the time of day on the clock.
2 Open the oven door.
3 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. After a few

seconds the oven will light automatically and the oven light will
illuminate.

Lighting the appliance

4 Now turn the control knob back to the gas

mark you want.

5 Wait until the burner is showing large
flames.
6 Close the oven door.

If there is an electrical power failure (such as
a power cut) you cannot use the main oven.
You can use the second oven.

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MAIN OVEN

MAIN OVEN

To turn off any burner

1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position. This is shown

by a large dot.

MAIN OVEN

FRONT LEFT

For your safety

When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you
leave the appliance.
When you are turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance until
the flame has gone out.

Oven light

The main oven light will come on when the oven burner is alight. If you
need to replace the oven light bulb, follow the instructions given in
'General Information'.

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The grill

The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary
the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food
you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly.

You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to

cook the food.

Prior to using the grill

We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to
burn off any residue from the surface. During this period a slight odour
may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.

When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the
burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance.

For your safety

The grill pan and handle must be in place before igniting the grill.
You must keep the grill door open when the grill burner is lit.
Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is used. Young
children should be kept away.
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.

The grill

Heat control

The grill control has two heat settings.

The control knob turns to the right from

'OFF' to 'LOW' and then to 'HIGH'. Use the high
setting for fast cooking such as toast. Use the
low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken
after you have browned it on the high setting.

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TOP OVEN/GRILL

The grill

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Cooking positions

There is only one position for the grill shelf
(Position 2). Positions are counted from the
top downwards.

Most food should be cooked on the grid in

the grill pan. You can turn the grid over to suit
different thicknesses of food.

You can place some dishes straight on to

the grill shelf. This is useful when you are
browning the top of food such as cauliflower
cheese.

General

The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the
main oven. It is important that you do not swap them over. Only use the
shelf with the solid metal plate underneath it in the grill/second oven.

When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and

store the pan on the shelf in the grill. Turn the grill burner off before you
store the pan. Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using
the main oven.

You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are

using the main oven.

Preheating

You don't usually need to preheat the grill. You may wish to preheat it for
a couple of minutes when you are cooking steak or browning food.

Positioning food on the grid

Place food such as toast, tea-cakes and
muffins towards the centre of the grid.

Place food which needs a gentle heat,

such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards
the edge of the grid.

Arrange meat, meat products and fish to

suit their thickness and how you like them
cooked.

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The grill pan and handle

The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so

that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan.

Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to
remove the grill pan handle during grilling.

The grill

Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally
beneath the grill.

To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right and lift the handle
away from the cut out on the grill pan.

Note

If you require an additional handle for your grill pan, this can be ordered
from your Local Service Force Centre by quoting part number
311479800\6.

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The hotplate

You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any

The hotplate

trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate control knobs off and
make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly.

Heat control

The hotplate control knobs turn
anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH'
and then to 'LOW'. You can adjust
the heat by turning the control
between the highest and lowest
settings. These are shown as a
large and a small flame symbol.

Burner sizes

The hotplate has three burner sizes
to suit different types of cooking:

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Largest burner (Rapid) - use a large
pan for food such as chips.

Medium burners (Normal) - use for
everyday cooking.

Small burner (Simmer) - use for
simmering food such as soups and
stews.

The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9").
The base of the smallest pan should not measure less than 100mm (4").

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For your safety

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Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you
are reaching across the hotplate.

Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable
than pans which are warped.

Do not use pans with very heavy handles which
cause the pan to tip.

Put pans on the centre of the burners.
Position pan handles so they cannot be

accidentally knocked.
Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do

not cover the pan with a lid.
Do not leave a pan unattended. If the pan

catches fire, leave it where it is and turn off all
controls.

Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to
smother the flames.

The hotplate

Never put water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for 30 minutes.

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If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat
base as it will stand stable on the pan supports. If
you use a round based Wok with a collar support,
the collar must be of the open wire work type. A
closed collar will affect the performance of the
burner. Before you use the Wok make sure that
the collar is stable on the pan supports. Always
follow the instructions that come with the Wok.

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Do not use the lid as a work surface or chopping
board. This could damage the glass and reduce
its strength.

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The hotplate

1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If

2 Only heat the amount of liquid you

3 Cover pans with a lid whenever

4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in

Helpful hints

the flames lick round the sides of the
pans you are wasting gas.

need. Do not overfill pans.

possible. The food will heat up more
quickly and there will be less steam in
the kitchen.

the same pan, for example potatoes
and carrots.

5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces.

This way they will cook more quickly.

6 A pressure cooker will save time and

energy.

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The ovens

Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.

Heat zones

Main oven - There are zones of heat within

the oven. The temperature in the middle is the
gas mark you have chosen. The top of the
oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf
slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a
lot cooler. You can make use of these heat
zones when you are cooking foods that need
different temperatures all at the same time.
If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example
cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking. Or you can
remove the top tray when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to
the higher shelf to finish cooking.

Second oven - You should turn food round during the cooking time.

Preheating

You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for casseroling
and so on.

Preheat the ovens for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food

such as Yorkshire puddings, soufflés and yeast mixtures.
When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the
instructions on the packaging. When you are using the second oven to
reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas mark 8. When you need
to preheat the oven, we recommend you do so for 20 minutes.

The ovens

Oven shelves

You can slot the oven shelves into any of five
positions in the main oven and any of the two
positions in the second oven. Positions are
counted from the top downwards.

The shelf in the grill/second oven is

different from the shelves in the main oven.
Only use the shelf with the solid metal plate
underneath it in the grill/second oven. The
plate may glow red when you are using the
oven. This will not affect the cooking
performance.

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carried out using the shelf provided in shelf

The ovens

position 2. However when cooking a small
joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on
the base of the second oven to allow enough
air to circulate around the food.
For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If you want to remove
a shelf completely, pull it forward as far as it will go, raise the front edge
and lift it out. To put the shelf into a different position, keep the front
edge raised, slot the shelf on to the runner, lower the front edge and
slide the shelf in.

Baking trays and dishes

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Most second oven cooking should be

Shelf on base

For your safety

Never place cooking dishes, trays and
so on over the oven burners. This will
damage the appliance as well as the
cookware and possibly the floor
covering underneath the appliance.

Leave a gap of 13mm (½") between all

Leave a gap of 13mm (½") between all

dishes and the sides of the oven so the

dishes and the sides of the oven so the

heat can circulate properly.

heat can circulate properly.

Do not push dishes too far back as

Do not push dishes too far back as food

food will burn if it overhangs the

will burn if it overhangs the burner flames.

burner flames.

For the best results from the main oven we recommend that you use a
baking tray which is 310mm (12") square. If you use a tray or tin which is
larger than this, you may need to turn it around during cooking.

The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should not

be bigger than 310mm x 230mm (12" x 9"). Place the longest side
parallel with the door.

Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You may need to turn

large items around during cooking. Turn all food round in the second
oven.

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Roasting

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For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to
prevent splashing.
It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when
roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended
cooktimes.
If you use a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be prepared
to allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each 1/2kg (1lb).
When cooking large items such as turkeys, the use of foil may be
required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is
fully cooked.

Condensation

Condensation may form on the appliance. This is quite normal and
nothing to worry about. The condensation forms when heat and
moisture are present, for example during cooking. Whenever possible
try to make sure that food which contains a lot of moisture, for example
casseroles, are covered. If you do notice any condensation, wipe it up
straight away.

The ovens

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Oven cooking chart

Oven cooking chart - Main oven

These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes.
If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or you
can take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking.
Always leave at least one shelf position between shelves to allow heat to circulate.
The recommended shelf positions give the best results.
Put the dishes in the centre of the shelf.
You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes.
It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving.
If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times.

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Food

Gas
mark

Shelf
position

Approximate
cooking time

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Roasting meat: Beef 5 4 Rare:

Medium:
Well Done:

Lamb 5 4 Medium:

Well Done:

Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium:

Well Done:

20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.

25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.

30 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 30 mins.
35 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 35 mins.

Gas

Food
Poultry: Chicken

Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs)
over 4.5kg (10lbs)
Duck and duckling
Stuffed poultry

Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them.

The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven. If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for
each ½kg (1lb)

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Yorkshire pudding - large

Cakes: Christmas Cake (8") 2 4 4 - 5 hours.

.

- individual

Rich fruit, 180mm (7")
205 mm (8")
Madeira, 180 mm (7")
Small cakes
Scones
Victoria Sandwich
180mm (7")
205 mm (8")

mark
5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins.

4 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins.
4 4 or 5 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins.
5 4 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb)
Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing.

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7

2
2
4
5
7

4
4

Shelf
position

2
2

4
4
4
2 & 4
2 & 4

2 & 4
2 & 4

Approximate
cooking time

25 - 30 mins.
15 - 25 mins.

2¼ - 2¾ hours.
2½ - 2¾ hours.
1 hour.
15 - 25 mins.
10 - 20 mins.

20 - 30 mins.
20 - 35 mins.

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