Zanussi ZCE7550-ZCE7551 User manual

User Manual
Electric Cooker
ZCE7550-ZCE7551

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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.
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,
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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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Description of the appliance
Electric slip-in double oven
Main oven
Control panel
Grill/Second 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
KEY
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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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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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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To return the appliance to
manual
At the end of a timed cooking period, the
‘End Time’ indicator neon will flash and an
alarm will sound for up to 2 minutes.
i) To stop the sound press any of the three
buttons, as Fig. 13.
ii) The display will return to the time of day.
iii) Turn off the oven controls.
6. Things to note
In the event of an interruption of the
electricity supply, the timer will reset
itself to zero, and all programming will be
cancelled.
7. Energy save mode
By switching off the time display you can
save energy.
Switching off the time display
Press and hold any two buttons until the
display switches off.
Switching on the time display
Press any button to switch on the
display.
The display can only be switched off if
none of the timer functions, ‘Cooktime’,
‘End time’, or ‘Countdown’, is in use.
8. Automatic cooking
It is advisable to leave food in the oven
for as short a time as possible before
automatic cooking. Always ensure
commercially prepared food is well
within its use by date and that home
prepared food is fresh and of good
quality.
When cooking is complete, do not
leave food to stand in the oven, but
remove and cool it quickly if the food is
not to be consumed immediately.
Always ensure food in the oven has
been covered before cooking if it is not
possible to remove food immediately
after cooking.
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The ceramic hob
Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. If a
fault or crack becomes visible
during cooking, disconnect the
appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact
your local Service Force Centre.
Using the hob
• To operate the dual hotplate, turn the
control knob clockwise for the full area or
anti-clockwise for the centre section.
• The inner section is very economical
when cooking with small diameter
saucepans.
• For single hotplates, turn the control
knob in either direction to vary the heat
setting. The highest number represents
the hottest setting and the lowest
number represents the coolest setting.
• This model has the added feature of two
Rapid power zone hotplates which
react more quickly than the other
ceramic hotplates and are easily
identified by their instant red glow.
Recommended saucepans
Only saucepans with flat bases and close
fitting lids are recommended. The saucepan
base should be approximately the same size
as the cooking area. Ensure that new
saucepans are well scrubbed to remove
edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not
be used even with a stand. Woks with flat-
bottomed bases are available and do comply
with the above recommendations.
Note:
Occasionally the heated areas may be seen
to switch ON and OFF when higher heat
settings are being used. This is due to a
safety device which prevents the glass from
overheating.
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Some switching ON and OFF when cooking
at high temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is
quite normal, causes no damage to the hob
and little delay in cooking times.
Excessive switching may however be
caused by the use of an unsuitable
saucepan or a saucepan which is smaller
than the heated area. If excessive switching
occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.
Hints and tips
• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and
off the hob. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from
saucepans with aluminium bases. Metal
marks can be easily cleaned off
providing they are not allowed to burn
on.
• Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly
those relating to recommended heat
settings.
• Avoid using thin, badly dented or
distorted saucepans. Those with uneven
bases should not be used.
• Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.
• Ensure that the hob and saucepans are
clean and dry before the start of cooking
to reduce cleaning.
• Follow the cleaning instructions very
closely to keep the hob looking like new.
• If spillage occurs with sugar
solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it
must be wiped from the hob before it
sets and becomes hard otherwise
damage to the hob will occur.
Hot hob indicator
The ceramic hob is fitted with a hot hob
indicator light which illuminates when the
hob is too hot to touch. The light will go OFF
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The dual grill
CAUTION – Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.
The grill is a dual circuit grill which means
that the full area of the grill can be used or
for economy purposes, the centre section
only can be used when cooking smaller
quantities of food.
Using the grill
• Select the grill function for full grill.
• Select the grill function for centre section
only.
• Turn the temperature control knob to the
right as far as it will go. This is the
hottest setting.
• To use the grill at lower settings, turn the
temperature control knob so that 110°C
or 150°C on the knob lines up with the
off dot on the panel.
The grill door must be left open
when grilling.
Things to note
• The cooling fan for the controls may
operate after a time.
• Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.
• To ensure optimal cooking performance
the elements have been carefully
designed, so that only the inner element
glows red. The outer element is hot, but
will remain dark in colour. This gives you
the best possible cooking results.
Never cover the grill pan or grid
with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.
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The grill pan and handle
The grill pan is supplied with a removable
handle.
To insert the handle, press the button on the
handle with the thumb and pivot slightly
upwards inserting the lip into the widest part
of the bracket. Move the handle towards the
left, lower into position and release the
button.
Ensure the handle is properly
located.
To remove the handle, press the button on
the handle with the thumb and pivot the
handle slightly upwards and towards the
right to remove from the bracket.
Protect your hands when
removing the grill pan handle.
Always remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.
To check the progress of the food being
grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on
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Hints and tips
• Most foods should be placed on the grid
in the grill pan to allow maximum
circulation of air to lift the food out of the
fats and juices.
• Adjust grid and grill pan runner position
to allow for different thicknesses of
foods.
• Food should be thoroughly dried before
grilling to minimise splashing. Brush
lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil
or melted butter to keep them moist
during cooking.
• Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath
the grid when grilling meats.
• When toasting bread use the shelf in
position 1 with the grid in the high
position.
• Preheat the grill on a full setting for five
minutes before cooking. Adjust the heat
setting and shelf as necessary during
cooking.
• The food should be turned over during
cooking as required.
• When using the centre section of the
dual grill, ensure the food is positioned
centrally on the grill pan grid in the grill
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Grilling chart
The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
Food Position Grill time
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6
Beefburgers grill 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
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Chops – Lamb 15 - 20
Pork and 20 - 30
Fish – Whole
Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25
Fillets - Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15
Kebabs grid 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig to 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig suit 10 - 20
Sausages different 20 - 30
Steaks – Rare thicknesses 6 - 12
Medium 12 - 16
Well Done of 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches food 3 - 4

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The second oven
The second oven is the smaller of the two
ovens. It is heated by elements in the top
oven and bottom of the oven. It is designed
for cooking smaller quantities of food. It
gives especially good results if used to cook
fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche.
The second oven is also ideal for use as a
warming compartment to warm dishes and
keep food hot. Use the lowest setting on the
second oven temperature control.
Using the second oven
• Turn the second oven function selector
to.
• Turn the second oven temperature
control to the required setting.
Things to note
• The cooling fan for the controls may
operate after a time.
• The indicator neon will glow. It may
turn ON and OFF during use to show
that the setting is being maintained.
Do not place dishes, tins and trays
directly on the oven base as it
becomes very hot and damage will
occur.
To fit the second oven shelf
The shelf should be fitted with the straight
rods uppermost on the frame and the forms
towards the back of the oven. If not fitted
correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop
mechanism will be affected.
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