Zanussi MC 9634 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI
MIXED FUEL COOKERS

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure
that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Warnings - Mixed fiiel cookers
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Children should not be allowed
to tamper with the controls or play with
the product
Any installation work must be
undertaken by a competent authorised
installer in accordance with the Gas
Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1984 and the relevant codes of practice.
In the U.K. C.O.R.G.L registered
installers (including regions of British
Gas) undertake the work to safe and
satisfactory standards.
Any electrical work required to install the
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified or competent person.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify the product in any way.
This appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used.
Cookers become very hot with use, and
retain their heat for a long period after
use. Children should be supervised at all
times and should not be allowed to touch
the hot surfaces or be in the vicinity
when in use or until the appliance has
cooled after use.
Always ensure that the control knobs are
in the «off» position when not in use.
The lid is designed as a dust cover when
closed, and as a splash-back when open.
Do not use for any other purpose.
After using the cooker, the glass lid
fitted MUST NOT be closed until the hob
and oven are completely cold. If you
lower the glass lid when the hob or oven
are still hot or warm, the glass may shatter
and could cause injury.
Always remove any spillage from the
surface of the cover before removal or
opening (if applicable), and the appliance
should be allowed to cool before
replacing or closing the cover.
For hygiene and safely reasons, this
appliance should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or foodstuffs
could result in a fire.
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This appliance has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and must
not be used for any other puiposes.
Never line any part of the oven with
aluminium foil.
Unstable or misshapen pans should not
be used on the burner as unstable pans
can cause an accident by tipping or
spillage.
Easy clean liners should never be
cleaned with any other than detergent
water (see cleaning instructions).
Easy clean liners should never be
cleaned with any other than soapy water
(see cleaning instructions).
This appliance is designed to be used
only with natural gas.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work
is carried out on the appliance, always
take out the plug from the wall socket
Ensure that the anti-tip oven shelves are
put in place in the correct way (see
instructions).
All gas appliances require adequate
ventilation. Failure to provide this could
result in a lack of oxygen. Your installer
will advise if in doubt
Always ensure that the oven vent which
is iocated at the centre back of the hob is
left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of
the oven cavity.
Only oven-proof dishes are to be stored
in the drawer beneath the oven. Do not
store combustible materials.
Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your
local Zanussi Service Centre. Always
insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts.
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Contents
Installation.Page 5
Technical data.Page 5
Use and care.Page 6
Gas hob.Page 8
Using the oven. Page 10
Digital clock/analogue programmer.Page 12
Using the grill.Page 15
Upkeep and cleaning.Page 17
Removing the oven door.Page 19
Oven lamp replacement.Page 20
What happens if something goes wrong.Page 21
Zanussi guarantee conditions.Page 22
Warning
Please remember that an appliance used
for cooking does get hot, so make sure
that children are kept well away.
Important
Where the cooker is fitted with a lid, the
lid must be completely raised before the
cooker will function.
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Installation
Technical data
It is mandatory that all operations
required for the installation be carried
out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL in
accordance with existing rules and
regulations.
The relevant instructions are to be found
in the special book for the installer.
This appliance meets the requirements
laid down in EEC Directive No. 87/308
dated 2/6/87 relating to the
suppression of radio and TV interferences.
When the oven is first installed
Once the oven has been installed it is
important to remove the protective
materials which were put on in the
factory.
Switch the oven control to MAX and
leave it to run, empty, for 30 minutes
to remove any unpleasant new smells.
Model number; MC 9634 - MC 5634
Dimensions
Height 900 mm
Depth 595 mm
Width 597 mm
Oven capacity 1.9 cu. ft.
Hob
Rear left heat area (N) 2000 W
Front left heat area (R) 3200 W
Rear right heat area (N) 2000 W
Front right heat area (S) 1000 W
Maximum power absorbed 8.2 kW
N = Normal burner
R = Rapid burner
S = Simmer burner
Oven
Traditional oven element rating 2.0 kW
Grill element rating 2.0 kW
Double grill element rating 3.0 kW
Convection oven element rating 2.5 kW
Oven lamp 15 W
Convection fan rating 25 W
Maximum power absorbed 3.015 kW
Power supply (50 Hz) 240 V
Total power 11.215 kW

Use and care
A - Glass lid
B - Safety cut off
C - Semi-rapid burner
D - Rapid burner
E - Control panel
F - Shelf supports
G - Shelves
H - Oven door
I - Removable drawer
J - Front panel
K - Base
L - Auxiliary burner
M - Semi-rapid burner
N - Electrical cut off
0 - Grill/roasting pan, large
P - Reversible giill trivet
Q - Removable handles (2 Off.)

Control panel
1 - TheiTOostat control light
2 - Electric progi’ammer
3 - Ignition button
4 - Mains-on light
5 - Oven selector knob
6 - Oven thermostat knob
7 - Semi-rapid burner knob
8 - Rapid burner knob
9 - Auxiliary burner knob
10 - Semi-rapid burner knob
Oven
R - Grill
S - Oven light
T - Fan
U - Filter
V - Oven liners
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Gas hob
The control panel incorporates knobs to
operate the four gas burners.
To light a worktop burner, turn the
relevant knob (Fig. 1) to the large flame
symbol which corresponds to the
maxinium setting.
Depress the ignition pushbutton ( ) on
the facia panel. Once the burner is alight
ac^ust the flame as required. The smaller
flame symbol is a simmer setting.
It is important that pans with a base
fitting the size of the burner be used so
that the flame does not spread beyond
the bottom of the pan.
Important
Be very careful when frying food in hot
oil or fat as the overheated splashes
could easily flare up.
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Safety cut off
Your cooker is fitted with a safety cut off
device which is actuated when the lid is
lowered. This cuts the electricity and gas
supply to the whole appliance, and
prevents the lid being lowered onto the
burners when they are still on. When the
lid is raised again, the electricity supply
to the oven is automatically restored. The
gas supply to the hob must be restored
manually by depressing the pushbutton
on the rear left hand comer of the hob
surface.
There are two important points to
remember; firstly the lid must be in the
raised position for any part of the cooker
to function. Secondly, you must
remember to return all the controls to
their off positions when you have finished
using the cooker. If you have for instance
left the oven on, when the lid is raised it
will automatically come on again.
Obviously if you manually restore the gas
supply and any of the burner controls
have not been returned to their off
positions, the gas will escape.
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Safety cut-off switch
Do not tamper with or attempt to actjust
the safety cut-off switch. Any adjustment
must be made by a qualified engineer.
The switch is designed to prevent the hob
or oven being turned on when the lid is
closed.
Tampering with the switch may enable
the heat to be turned on with the glass
lid in the down position. The heat would
cause the glass lid to shatter which could
I’esult in injury. Should you find the
switch not functioning correctly, contact
your local authorised Zanussi Service
Centre.
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Using the oven (Multifunction)
The multifunction oven makes it possible
to carry out various types of cooking,
depending on the nature of the food and
its volume.
All cooking must be done with the oven
door closed.
The oven light remains on with all
cooking functions.
The oven control knob symbols are listed
together with a brief description of the
functions (a more detailed explanation of
the functions and how to use them are
given in the «Art of Cookery» book).
Oven control knob (Fig. 2)
By turning this control knob, you can
select any of the following functions:
Oven light, this will come on
whenever the oven is in use.
s Traditional cooking, uses the top and
bottom element for single shelf
cooking; this function will enable you
to use your favourite recipes without
having to adapt the temperatures. It
is necessary to pre-heat the oven in
this instance.
Q Top oven element only, enables you
to finish off dishes on the top only.
Q Bottom oven element only, enables
you to finish off dishes on the
bottom only.
0 Inner grill element only.
0 Inner and outer grill elements.
@ Ventilated grilling, gives a spit roast
effect to all joints. Using this system
eliminates the need to turn food
during cooking, although large food
items may require to be turned half
way through the cooking time.
Select a max-temperature of 225°C.
Note: The grill cannot be used at the
same time as the oven.
Caution
The appliance must never be left
unattended whilst grilling.
@ Cuisinair cooking; this fan ducted
system will allow you to roast or
bake at the same time mth very
little flavour transference, and on
any shelf. For this function the
circular element and fan behind the
back wall of the oven are used.
§ Defrost setting (N.B: This is NOT a
cooking position). This position is
intended to assist thawing of frozen
foods.
Caution
Do not place pans, dripping pans, biscuit
pans or aluminium foil on the oven
bottom. This could cause a heath build-up
which would affect the baking results
and damage oven enamel.
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Fig. 2

Themostat control knob (Fig. 3)
By turning the thermostat control knob
clockwise you select the cooking
temperature. Temperature selection
starts at 50 "C and is marked in 10 '’C
increments up to maximum, where the
temperature at the centre of the oven
will reach approximately 280 ”C. The
thermostat controlling the temperature is
totally variable so it is possible to select
temperatures between those marked. The
MAX setting is particularly suitable for
grilling. Once the oven temperature has
been selected, the temperature light will
come on and remain on until the oven
has reached the correct temperature;
after that it will come on and off with the
thermostat showing how the temperature
is being maintained.
During cooking the oven door should be
opened as little as possible to avoid heat
loss and so excessive electricity
consumption.
Safety thermostat
Should the main oven thermostat fail, the
oven is protected by a safety thermostat
which will operate if the temperature
within the oven reaches too high a level.
Once the temperature has returned to a
safe level the safety thermostat will
switch back on and the oven will re-start.
In cases where this is a permanent failure
it is necessary to contact the Zanussi
Network Service Engineer.
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Operation of the digital
clock/ programmer
This programmer enables you to switch
the oven on and off at pre-set times
without the need for you to be in
attendance.
The time of day is also shown.
Most foods cook well automatically, but
preference should be given to those
which will not be affected by the waiting
period before the oven comes on.
To set the minute minder
By turning knob A clockwise you can set
the minute minder.
By pulling knob A outwards you can set
the correct time of day. It will be
necessary to do this on installation of the
appliance, after a power failure or when
the clock is fast or slow.
KnobB
By turning this knob clockwise you can
enter on dial D the required duration of
cooking, up to a maximum of 310
minutes.
To operate the oven manually, turn knob
B, so that the hand symbql dJ]/ is centred
on dial D.
By pulling this knob outwards and
turning it clockwise you can enter on dial
E the cooking start time
(up to 12 hours in advance).
Afl425
B
Fig. 4
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Important
Before programming the cooking you
must ensure that dial D shows symbol
«0». If it is not, do so by turning knob B
clockwise.
Manual operation of oven
To operate the oven manually, turn knob
B so that the hand symbol is centred on
dial D.
Place the foods to be cooked into the
oven and select the required positions on
the oven and thermostat control knobs.
Semi automatic operation of oven
Manual Cooking Start - Automatic
Cooking Stop
You may wish to put something in the
oven before going out and programme
the oven to stop cooking before your
return.
Place the food to be cooked into the oven.
Turn knob B clockwise and set the
required duration of cooking time on dial
D (maximum of 310 minutes).
Turn Mie oven and thermostat control
knobs to the required settings.
Important: when setting a cooking
programme, make sure that both the
electric clack and dial E show the same
time.

Totally Automatic Cooking
This enables you to turn the oven on and
off at pre-set times. Place the food to be
cooked into the oven.
Check that dial D shows symbol «0». If it
is not, do so by turning knob B clockwise.
Pull knob B outwards and turn it
clockwise to set on dial E the required
cooking start time.
Press and turn knob B clockwise to se on
dial D the required cooking duration.
Turn the oven and thermostat control
knobs to the required settings.
On completion of the programmed
cooking cycle the «0» symbol will be
centred on dial D, in this position the
electricity supply to the oven is switched
off thereby turning off the oven.
Important
To stop an automatic programme turn the
knob B clockwise to centre on dial D the
symbol «0».
To finish the cooking manually, turn knob
B clockwise to centre on dial D the hand
symbol \IIIl .
Example of programmer setting with
automatic operation of the oven
Cooking start time: 17.00 hours.
Cooking duration: 2 hours.
Place the food into the oven.
Check that symbol «0» is shown on dial
D. Pull knob B outwards and turn it
clockwise to set on dial E the cooking
start time (5=17.00 hours).
Press and turn knob B clockwise and set
cooking duration on dial D (2 hours).
Turn the oven and thermostat control
knobs to the required settings.
After this the oven will automatically
turn on at 17.00 hours and then turn off
at 19.00 hours after completion of the
cooking programme.
Minute Minder
The programmer will operate as a minute
minder provided no automatic cooking
has been programmed.
To operate the minute minder turn knob
A clockwise, setting on dial C the
required duration of cooking time
(maximum of 60 minutes). The sound
alarm will indicate when the pre-set time
has elapsed. To turn off the alarm turn
knob A clockwise to centre on dial C the
crossed bell symbol ( 0 ).
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Using the grill
To switch on the grill turn the oven
control knob to either 0 or Q symbol,
then turn the thermostat knob to the
required temperature setting.
Turning the oven control knob to the 0
symbol operates the inner element only,
when the oven control knob is turned to
the 0 symbol both the inner and outer
elements operate, the latter provides a
larger grilling area.
This is known as a dual element.
Foods to be grilled should be placed on
the wire trivet in the grill pan, the trivet
can be positioned either way up to give
the required distance from the element.
Caution
The appliance must never be left
unattended whilst grilling.
Note:
We recommend that you wipe fat
splashes off the grill element when it is
cold in order to prevent smoking from
the fat as it bums off when the grill is
next used.
Important
Your oven door is fitted with hinges,
giving two door positions, fully opened or
fully closed.
When grilling, the oven door must be
closed.
Grilling with the door open could cause
areas of the oven to become excessively
hot as well as reducing the performance,
efficiency and economy of the grill.

Shelves and runners
This Zanussi cooker has four shelf
positions. The anti-tip feature is achieved
by the closeness of the shelf runners.
The auto-stop feature is achieved by two
metal stops fixed to the shelves, as the
shelf is moved in and out the metal stops
catch on the bottom of any pair of shelf
runners, if the shelf is wrongly positioned
these stops will not catch, therefore it is
important to position the shelves as shown
(Fig. 5).
Grease filter
When roasting meat, be sure to install
the special grease filter to protect the fan
in the rear wall of the oven from fat
splashes.
After roasting is completed, remove the
grease filter and clean thoroughly with
warm detergent water. As it is stainless
steel you can safely wash it in the
dishwasher.
To remove the grease filter, pull up the
protruding tongue and then pull the filter
outwards removing it from the rear panel
(Fig. 6).
To replace the filter, hold the protruding
tongue and slide down onto the slots in
the rear wall of the oven so that it clips
on.
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.
Obviously, oven accessories such as
baking sheets, will also become hot;
therefore care should be taken when
removing these items from the drawer
when the oven is in use or still hot.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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Upkeep and cleaning*
Cleaning your gas hob
The hob is best cleaned whilst still warm
as any spills from cooking will be
removed more easily than if left to cool.
Wipe the hob and pan supports, with a
soft cloth soaked in wann detergent water.
Do not use abrasive scourers or steel wool.
For more stubborn marks a mild scouring
cream may be used, but care must be
taken not to scratch the enamelled
surface of the hob.
Cleaning the oven
Glass door
This should be cleaned with a soft cloth
soaked in warm soapy water. Do not use
abrasive scourers or steel wool.
Shelves and shelf supports
To clean the chrome parts of the oven,
soak in warm detergent water and
remove stubborn marks with a well
wetted soap impregnated pad. Rinse well
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
abrasive scourers or steel wool.
Oven cavity
The enamelled oven cavity is best
cleaned whilst the oven is still warm.
It is preferable/advisable to wipe the
oven over with a soft cloth soaked in
waim detergent water after each use.
However, from time to time it will be
necessary to do a more thorough cleaning
using a proprietary oven cleaner, do not
use aerosol oven cleaners, abrasive
scourers or steel wool.
Special oven linings
This cooker is fitted with a set of coated
liners. These are known as «stay clean»
or «easy care». To obtain the maximum
efficiency from your liners follow the
guide lines carefully for their use and
care.
The linings are coated with a special
substance which helps to clean itself by a
process of oxidization. Although the
linings will not remain absolutely spotless
they will reduce your oven cleaning
chores considerably when used in the
correct way.
The linings work most effectively if the
splashes are kept to a minimum, and the
soil is not allowed to build up, as this will
retard the cleaning action. If the oven has
been used at low temperatures it should
be heated for one hour on 200 "C. Never
use abrasive wools or pads or an aerosol
oven cleaner on the coated linings.
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Removal/replacement of the oven
liner panels
It is not necessary to disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply
when removing the side panels.
However, you must disconnect the
electiicity supply before attempting to
remove the back panel, by turning off at
the wall socket or cooker box.
From time to time it will be necessary to
remove the oven liner panels to facilitate
cleaning. To do this proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the ring nuts securing the
side runners, and remove the runners
(Fig. 7).
2. Slide the side panels towards you to
release them from their retaining pins,
then lift away from the oven wall (Fig. 8).
3. Make sure that the electiicity supply
to the appliance is disconnected. Then
using a suitable Phillips screwdriver
unscrew the four fixing screws on the
back panel, and lift the panel away
(Fig. 9). This is a good opportunity to
clean the rear side of the back panel.
4. T o replace the panels, reverse the
above procedure.
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Removing the oven door
(Fig. 10 A, B, C,)
Warning
It is important that the retaining discs
are fully turned and located as the hinges
are under high sprung tension.
1. Open the oven door so that it is in the
horizontal position.
2. With the aid of a coin move the two
retaining discs a quarter turn clockwise,
so that the two raised bars are to the left
hand side of the hinges.
3. Raise the door halfway.
4. At this stage the two hinges on either
side of the door must be clasped together
simultaneously. The door can then be
removed by pulling out and downwards,
maintaining the angle.
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To replace the door
1. Clasp the two hinges on either side of
the door together simultaneously.
2. Hook the top hinge into the top slot so
that the hook is engaged with the roller.
3. Drop the lower hinge into the lower
slot, so that the notch is engaged. Drop
the door down so it is in the horizontal
position.
Note. It is very important when carrying
out this operation that both hinges
should be located simultaneously.
4. Turn the retaining discs back a quarter
turn so that the two raised bars are
opposite the hinges.
The door can then be closed.
Replacing appliance components
Prior to undertaking any maintenance
work or replacing the oven lamp or grill
heating element, be sure to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply.
Oven lamp replacement
Push in and unscrew anticlockwise the
glass cap (Fig. 11). Remove the faulty
bulb and replace with one that
withstands temperatures (300 "C). Electric
bulb: 15W, 240V, 50 Hz, 300 “C, E14.
Bulbs are available from your Zanussi
Service Network.
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