Zanussi VC9516 Assembly instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE & CARE
OF YOUR ZANUSSI COOKER
VC9516 AND VC5516
ZANUSSI
USE & CARE
MANUAL

Dear Customer
Buying a new cooker isn't something you do often and whether you've been cooking
for many years or this is your first oven please read these instructions carefully.
They are designed to help you to get to know your new appliance and to achieve the
best possible results from it. It may take time to adapt to using the new features
because, technology is constantly changing, oven controls are more precise, and
insulation is better. These improvements can lead to different cooking times and
temperatures to those you may be used to. To avoid disapointment please check with
the recommendations given in this leaflet.
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 — Electric Cookers
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR USING THE
APPLIANCE.
A This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults only. Children
should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
A Any installation work must be
undertaken by a qualified electrician or
competent person. The appliance must
be installed according to the instructions
supplied.
A Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
A Do not try to move the appliance by
pulling the door handles. Refer to
installation instructions.
A It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the product in
any way.
A This product should be serviced by
an authorised Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used. Details of
servicing arrangements are supplied with
the appliance.
A 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 Network Service centre.
Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare
parts. Details of servicing arrangement
are supplied with the appliance.
A Always ensure that the control knobs
are in the ‘off position when not in use.
A Take great care when heating fats and
oils as they will ignite if they become
too hot.
A You should remain in attendence
when grilling food as it is easy to
overcook the food which could result in
the foodstuff, fats or oils igniting.
A 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.
A This product has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and must
not be used for any other purposes.
A Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs e.g. fat or oil in or on the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.
A Always switch off the isolator switch
at the cooker point and allow the
appliance to cool before any
maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out.
A Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions given in
this book.
A This appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.

A Cookers and hobs become very hot
with use, and retain their heat for a long
period of time 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.
A Ensure that all packaging, both inside
and (where applicable) outside the
appliance has been removed before the
appliance is used.
A If you use a saucepan which is
smaller than the heated area in the hob
the handle may become hot. Ensure that
you protect your hand before touching
the handle.
A Never cook directly on the hob
surface without a saucepan/cooking
utensil. Never place plastic or any other
material which may melt on the hob
surface or in the oven itself.
A Always carefully lift saucepans on
and off the hob. This will prevent
accidents caused by spillage and will
also keep cleaning to a minimum.
Similarly ensure saucepans and cooking
utensils are large enough to contain
foods and prevent spillages and boil
overs.
A Unstable or misshappen pans are
dangerous and should not be used on the
hotplate as they may tip or spill and
cause an accident. You must follow the
recommendations for saucepans given in
this book.
A For ceramic hobs — Do not use the
appliance if the ceramic glass is
damaged. Contact your Zanussi
Network Service Centre. Details
supplied with the appliance.
A Do not place heavy weights on the
ceramic glass.
A Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace the grill pan handle when
grilling. Do not leave the handle in
position when grilling as it will become
hot.
A Always support the grill pan when it
is in the withdrawn or partially
withdrawn position.
A Always ensure that all vents (where
fitted) are left unobstructed to ensure
ventilation of the oven cavity.
A Never line any part of the oven with
aluminium foil.
A Ensure that the anti-tip oven shelves
are put in place in the correct way. (See
instructions). Take care when removing
items from the oven to avoid spillages
and burns.
A Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven door(s)
to allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.
A Do not use a trivet and the grilling
grid in the grill pan/meat tin together.

A Do not place sealed cans or aerosols
inside the oven. They may explode if
they are heated.
A Do not stand on the appliance or on
the open oven doors.
A Do not hang towels or dishcloths
from the appliance handles. They are a
safety hazard.
A Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Similarly never
operate it with wet hands.

Contents
Page
2 Warnings to users
6 The Control Panel
6 Before use
6 Manual Control
7 The Ceramic Hob
12 The Dual Grill
12 Warming Compartment
13 The Main Fan Oven
14 Defrost Feature
15 The second Oven
16 Timer Control
19 Cleaning
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob
Cleaning the Grill
Cleaning the Second Oven
Cleaning the Main Oven
23 Stay Clean Liners
Cooking to minimise soilage
Cleaning
24 Oven Cooking Chart
25 Instructions for Cooking a Complete Meal
26 Before calling a Service Engineer
27 Guarantee Record

The Control Panel
Your cooker has symbols on the control
panel. Here is a handy guide to identify
the heating areas:
Back left
Front left
Front right
Back right
Full grill
Centre
Section Grill
Main fan
oven
Top oven
‘+WODGGWWOU
Defrost
(on Main Oven
Control)
Before Use
Record the model and serial numbers on
the back of this leaflet.
Please ensure that any protective film and
all packaging has been removed from the
cooker before switching on.
Allow all the heated areas to run for a
short period of time. If the odour emitted
during the initial burning off is
unpleasant, it may be necessary to open a
window for ventilation.
When the appliance has cooled, clean the
ceramic glass panel with Cleaner
Conditioner. This will not only protect
the surface, but also make it easier to
clean after use (page 19).
During Use
This cooker has passed all the approved
temperature and safety requirements.
However, when using various parts of the
cooker, certain areas may become hot.
There is a safety device which prevents
the controls overheating. If the grill or
second oven cuts out during use, turn off
the controls and allow the appliance to
cool. The grill and second oven should
then operate normally.
Manual Control
Your cooker is fitted with a timer control.
If the oven indicator light does not glow
when the oven control dial is turned on, it
is most likely that the cooker is set for
automatic cooking.
To return the cooker to manual operation,
see page 18.
This appliance complies with the Radio
Interference requirements of EEC
Directive 82/499/EEC.

The Ceramic Hob
The variety of sizes of heating areas
provide flexibility, so you can obtain the
most economical use of the hob.
You will be delighted with the way the
hob boils, fries, simmers, with the way it
assists in keeping your pans clean; the
way it prolongs their life... but above all,
the utter cleanliness of cooking and of
the hob itself will make your cooker one
of the most treasured_appliances in your
kitchen. It is, however, important that
you realise that old-fashioned methods of
cleaning and care, suitable though they
may be for ordinary hobs, are just not
suitable for so modern a unit. May we
therefore ask you to study these
instructions and to follow the
recommendations on care and cleaning,
even though they may mean a change in
your usual methods. You will find the
care and cleaning different — but so
rewarding.

The Ceramic Cooking Panel
The smooth ceramic glass panel is non-
porous and durable. Beneath are
conventional elements, each one located
under a decorative circular area on the
surface.
Notes
1. Intermittently the elements may be
seen glowing through the ceramic
surface when the heated area is on.
2. Before using the hob, always
ensure the ceramic surface and the
Saucepans are clean and dry.
3. Saucepans may be rested on the
unheated areas when cooking is
complete, prior to serving the
food.
The conventional element controls have
infinitely variable settings, and are
marked from 0-5.
They are designed to cover all methods
of cooking.
A neon indicator light is positioned
beneath each control switch disc, which
will glow when the corresponding
control is switched on, and serve as a
reminder to turn the control switch back
to off when cooking is complete.
Dual Circuit Hotplate
The control knob for the dual circuit
hotplate has two sets of markings with a
common ‘off position. The settings are
infinitely variable up to the maximum
setting. Turn the knob clockwise for the
whole plate and anti-clockwise for the
smaller inner section.
Hob Indicator
After the hob has been used, the hot hob
indicator lights, positioned on the
ceramic glass panel will glow as a
warning that the cooking area is still hot.
The indicator lights will go out as soon as
the cooking area is cool.
Saucepans
The best cooking results and the most
economical use of electricity will be
achieved by using smooth, flat based
saucepans for all the cooking areas.
Pans should not have rough bases and
should be lifted onto and off the heated
areas and not slid across the surface since
this in time may scratch the surface finish
of the hob. This also applies to pans with
aluminium bases to avoid metal marks.
Such marks are easily cleaned, provided
they are removed immediately, and are
not allowed to bake onto the surface for
long periods.
Other types of saucepans unsuitable for
use with ceramic hobs include pans made
from very lightweight material or those
that have been heavily used. Glass pans
give poor conductivity and therefore a
slow response. Cast iron pans in their
current form are equally unsuitable, not
only because their response time is very
slow but also because their ground base is
SO coarse it is very easy to scratch the
glass surface of the hob.
Copper-bottomed pans give a good
response but it has not yet been proved
whether or not they leave a copper
deposit on the glass surface which is
difficult to remove. Any guidelines or
recommendations given by the saucepan
or cooking utensil manufacturer should
be followed.

Specialist Pans
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc
should comply with the
recommendations for normal saucepans
given above, e.g. traditional round
bottomed woks are not suitable for use
even with a stand, but woks with flat
bases are available and do comply with
the recommendations.
Safety Device
Built into the hob is a safety device (or
thermal limiter) which protects the
ceramic glass from overheating. If using
pans which are not ideal, for example,
concave based pans with shiny reflective
bases, or grooved bases, the safety
device can cause the heated area to
switch on and off during cooking,
particularly at maximum setting. This
causes no harm to the hob, it just means
food will take a little longer to cook, but
to prevent unnecessary switching on and
off, turn down from maximum to a lower
setting, or use boiling water in the pan at
the start of cooking.
Notes
1. Very thin badly dented and
distorted pans, particularly with
uneven bases should not be used.
2. It is inadvisable to leave an empty
pan on a heated area.
3. Never place a utensil with a skirt,
e.g a bucket) on a heated area.
Your questions answered
What happens if I leave an uncovered
heated area "on" for a long period?
This has been taken care of by
incorporating a built-in safety device. If,
for example, any of the heated areas are
left on an uncovered, a thermal limiter
will ensure that heat build-up is
insufficient to cause any adverse effects.
After several minutes at maximum
setting the device switches the element
off and on continually until the control
switch is reset by the user.
Can I cook on the ceramic panel itself?
No, it is not advisable.
You can damage the surface and you will
only make more cleaning.
Can I use asbestos mats or aluminium
foil?
No, Asbestos mats, aluminium foil and
aluminum foil dishes on the hob itself
offer no cooking advantages and they
can damage the ceramic glass surface.
Never place plastic or similar material,
which might melt, on the heating area.
Can I use the hob as a chopping
board?
Please, no! In time, you would scratch
the surface, making it more difficult to
clean. For the same reason, it is better to
‘lift’ pots and pans onto the heated areas
rather than slide them.