Zanussi ZKC6040 User manual

Model
ZKC6040
User
Manual
Cooker

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The following symbols are used in this user manual:
WARNING!
Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.
IMPORTANT!
General information and tips
Environmental information
Contents
Important safety instructions 3
Product description 5
Controls and their functions 5
Before first use 6
Grill and oven furniture 7
The electronic timer 8
The hob 13
The grill 14
Grilling chart 16
The top oven 17
The main oven 19
Oven cooking chart 21
Roasting chart 23
Defrost 24
Main oven light 25
Top oven light 25
Slow cook 26
Care and cleaning 28
Troubleshooting 32
Installation instructions 34
Technical details 36
Environment 36
Guarantee / Custormer care 37

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Important safety instructions
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 meanings of these
warnings please contact customer care.
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.
•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.
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.
WARNING!
Accessible parts may be hot during 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,
which may melt in or on the oven.
•Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling, as it will become hot.
•Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
•Always use oven gloves to remove and
replace the grill pan handle when grilling.
•Always use oven gloves to remove and place
food in the oven.
•Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillage and boil
over.
•The handles of saucepans, which are smaller
than the heated area on the hob, will become
hot.
•Ensure your hand is protected before
handling the pan.

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•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.
•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching 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 doors to allow any build up of
steam or heat to release.
WARNING!
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
WARNING!
For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at all times.
A build-up of fat or other foodstuff could
result in a fire especially in the grill pan.
•Do not leave the cookware containing
foodstuff, 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.

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Product description
Control panel
Top oven / Grill
Main oven
Controls and their functions
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Hob controls Hob controls Main oven
temperature control Top oven / Grill
control
Electronic
timer
Top oven / Grill indicator neonMain 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 using hot soapy water. 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/top oven is switched on and after a
short time when the main oven is in use. It may
run 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.
WARNING!
Always allow the cooling fan to cool the
appliance down before switching offat 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 foodstuff from surfaces.
•For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
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.

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Grill and oven furniture
•The following items of grill and oven furniture
have been supplied with the appliance. If
you require replacements of any of the items
listed below please contact your local service
force centre.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf
(For grilling and top oven cooking)
2 straight shelves
(For main oven cooking)

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The electronic timer
This oven has a 24-hour clock. In the event of an interuption of the electricity
supply, the clock will stop and you will not be able
to use the main oven.
To set the time of day
When the electricity is
first switched on, the
display will show
12.00 and the time
indicator neon will
flash.
+
Press the increase
buttons until the
correct time is
showing.
+
If necessary press the
decrease button to
help set the correct
time.
+
The time indicator
neon will flash for 5
seconds then go out.
IMPORTANT!
The increase and decrease control buttons
operate slowly at first and then more rapidly. They
should be pressed separately.
To set the countdown
The 'Countdown' gives an audible reminder at the
end of any period of cooking.
+
+
Press the selector control button until the
countdown indicator neon is illuminated and the
display reads 0.00
+
+
Press the increase button. Release the button
once the interval to be timed is reached e.g. 30
minutes.

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If necessary press the
decrease button to
achieve the correct
time interval.
IMPORTANT!
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 show in the
display
At the end of the
timed period a sound
will be heard
intermittently for up to
2 minutes.
+
The sound can be
stopped by pressing
any button.
To cancel the countdown
+
Press the selector
control button until the
countdown indicator
neon flashes.
+
Press the decrease
button until 0.00 is
shown in the display.
+
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 display 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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To set the timer to switch on and off automatically
Ensure the electricity supply is switched on and
that the correct time of day is displayed. Place food in oven.
+
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.
If necessary press the
decrease control until
the correct time
interval is achieved.
Release the buttons.
The cook time
indicator neon will be
illuminated.
IMPORTANT!
Remember, this must be completed within 5
seconds of first pressing the Selector Control
button.
+
To set the 'End Time'.
Press the Selector
Control button until
the 'End Time'
indicator neon flashes.
+
Press the increase
control button until the
required stop time is
displayed.
+
If necessary press the
decrease control until
the required time
interval is achieved.
Release the buttons.
The time of day will be
displayed after 5
seconds. The cook
time and end time
indicator neons will be
illuminated.

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Set the main oven
control to the required
temperature.
To set the timer to switch off only
Ensure the electricity supply is switched on and
that the correct time of day is displayed. Place food in oven.
+
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.
If necessary press the
decrease control until
the correct time
interval is achieved.
Release the buttons.
The cook time
indicator neon will be
illuminated and the
time of day will be
displayed after 5
seconds.
Set the main oven
control to the required
temperature.

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To cancel an automatic programme
+
Press the selector
control button until the
cook time indicator
neon flashes.
+
Press the decrease
button until 0.00 is
shown in the display.
The cook time
indicator neon will
continue to flash for a
few seconds and then
return to the time of
day.
Turn off the oven
controls.
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.
+
To stop the sound,
press any of the three
buttons.
+
The display will return
to the time of day.
Turn off the oven
controls.
.
Things to note
In the event of an interruption of the electricity
supply, the timer will reset it self to zero and all
programming will be cancelled.
Your timer has an energy save mode which allows
you to switch the display off. For setting details
please refer to the environmental chapter of this
manual.
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 hob
WARNING!
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.
The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest number represents the
coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to
the quantity and type of food to be cooked.
Using the hob
For a single hob turn
the hob control knob
to the required setting.
For the dual hob turn
the hob control knob
to the full power
setting and then
reduce to the required
setting.
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.
IMPORTANT!
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.
•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 when using the
hob
•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.

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•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.
•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 hob is fitted with a hot hob indicator light,
which illuminates when the hob is too hot to
touch. The light will go off when the hob has
cooled.
IMPORTANT!
Do not allow hot pans or baking trays to
touch the controls as dammage may occur.
The 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
Turn the top oven/grill
grill to the required
setting.
The grill settings are as follows:-
Full grill area at ¼ power.
Centre grill area at full power.
Full grill area at full power.
Things to note
•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.
•The cooling fan for the controls may operate
after a time.
•Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.
WARNING!
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 has a removable handle. Attach and remove as described below
To attach. Press the
button on the handle
with the thumb and
insert the lip into the
widest part of the
bracket.
Slide the handle
towards the left and
release the button.
To Remove. Press
the button on the
handle with the thumb
and slide the handle
towards the right.
Release the button.
WARNING!
Ensure the handle is properly located.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill. Ensure
that the cut out on the underside of the handle
bracket locates between the bars of the shelf
and over the cross bar on the shelf.
WARNING!
Protect your hands when removing the grill
pan handle. Always remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.
IMPORTANT!
To check the progress of the food being grilled,
the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to
attend to food during cooking.

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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 the grid and grill pan runner position to
allow for different thicknesses of food.
•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 3
with the grid in the high position.
•When using the centre section grill, ensure
food is placed centrally on the grilling grid
directly beneth the grill element.
•Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few
minutes before sealing steaks or toasting.
Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as
necessary during cooking.
•The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.
Grilling chart
FOOD GRILL TIME (mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 5 - 6
Beef Burgers 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
Lamb Chops 15 - 20
Pork Chops 20 - 30
Whole Trout/Mackerel 15 - 25
Plaice/Cod Fillets 10 - 15
Kebabs 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig 10 - 20
Sausages 20 - 30
Steak – Rare 6 - 12
Steak – Medium 12 - 16
Steak – Well Done 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches 3 - 4
IMPORTANT!
The times quoted above are given as a guide
and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.

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The top oven
The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It
is designed for cooking smaller quantities of
food. It gives especially good results if used to
cook fruitcakes, sweets and savoury flans or
quiche.
The top oven is also ideal for use as warming
compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot.
Use the top oven when you want to warm
plates. Use the lowest setting on the second
oven temperature control.
Using the top oven
Turn the top oven/grill
control to the required
setting.
Things to note
•The indicator neon will glow. It may turn ON
and OFF during use to show that the setting
is being maintained.
•The cooling fan for the controls may operate
after a time.
WARNING!
Do not place dishes, tins and trays directly on
the oven base as it becomes very hot and
damage will occur.
To fit the top oven shelf
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods
uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the
back of the oven. To remove a shelf slide the
shelf towards you until the shelf stop is reached.
Tilt shelf up at the front to that the stops clear the
side supports. Lift shelf clear. To install a shelf,
reverse the above steps.

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Hints and tips
•Arrange the shelves in the required
positions before switching the oven on.
Shelf positions are counted from the
bottom upwards.
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2
2
3
•There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”)
between the top of the food and the
element. This gives best cooking results
and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures,
Yorkshire puddings etc. When cooking
cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place the
tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.
•Ensure that food is placed centrally on the
shelf and there is sufficient room around
the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum
circulation.
•Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking
tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto
the oven base and to help reduce cleaning.
•The material and finish of the baking tray
and dishes used affect base browning.
Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick
utensils increase base browning. Shiny
aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the
heat away and give less base browning.
•Because of the smaller cooking space and
lower temperatures, shorter cooking times
are sometimes required. Be guided by the
recommendations given in the cooking
chart.
•Do not place baking trays directly on the
oven base as it interferes with the oven air
circulation and can lead to base burning;
use the lower shelf position.
•For economy leave the door open for the
shortest possible time, particularly when
placing food into a pre-heated oven.
WARNING!
Do not place cookware and cooking pots
with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven
door as damage to the glass may occur.

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The main oven
The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking
larger quantities of food. The advantages of fan
oven cooking are:
Preheating
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature,
so it is not usually necessary to preheat the
oven. Without preheating however, you may
need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the
recommended cooking times. For recipes
needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries,
scones, soufflés etc., best results are achieved
if the oven is preheated first. For best results
when cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready
meals always preheat the oven first.
Cooking temperatures
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower
temperatures than conventional cooking.
Follow the temperatures recommended in the
cooking chart. As a guide reduce temperatures
by about 20°C – 25°C for your own recipes,
using a conventional oven.
Batch baking
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels,
especially useful when batch baking.
To fit the main oven shelves
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods
uppermost on the frame and the forms towards
the back of the oven. To remove a shelf slide
the shelf towards you until the shelf stop is
reached. Tilt shelf up at the front to that the
stops clear the side supports. Lift shelf clear.
To install a shelf, reverse the above steps.
Using the main oven
Turn the main oven
temperature control to
the required setting.

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Things to note
•The oven light will illuminate.
•The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on
and off during use to show that the setting is
being maintained.
•The cooling fan for the controls may operate
after a time.
•The oven fan will operate.
•If an automatic programme has been set, the
oven light will not come on until cooking
begins.
Hints and tips
•Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven on. Shelf positions
are numbered from the bottom upwards.
•When cooking more than one dish in the fan
oven, place dishes centrally on different
shelves rather than cluster several dishes on
one shelf, this will allow the heat to circulate
freely for the best cooking results.
•When batch baking one type of food, e.g.
Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar
size will be cooked in the same time.
•It is recommended that when baking larger
quantities the shelf positions should be
evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked.
A slight increase in cooking time may be
necessary.
•Do not place baking trays directly on the
oven base as it interferes with the oven air
circulation and can lead to base burning; use
the lower shelf position.
WARNING!
Do not place cookware and cooking pots
with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven
door as damage to the glass may occur.
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