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Zanussi Electrolux ZCGHL55 Instruction Booklet

Manual is about: Gas cooker ZCGHL55

Summary of ZCGHL55

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    Zcghl55 instruction booklet.

  • Page 2: 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. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance properly before you u...

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    Contents page lighting the appliance 4 the grill 7 the hotplate 9 the ovens 12 oven cooking chart - main oven 15 - top oven 18 the electronic minute minder 21 slow cooking 25 care and cleaning 27 installing the appliance 32 general information 34 what is wrong and why? 36 servicing 38 installation i...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Lighting the appliance the system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given in 'general information'. Hotplate and grill to light: 1 push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the b...

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    Top oven to light: 1 open the oven door. 2 push in the control knob and turn it to the left to gas mark 8, 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 unt...

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    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. Z c g h l 5 5 6 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 ...

  • Page 7: The Grill

    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 coo...

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    Cooking positions 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. Preheating you don't...

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    The hotplate 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 size...

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    Z c g h l 5 5 10 the hotplate for your safety 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 bu...

  • Page 11: Helpful Hints

    Helpful hints 1 keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill pans. 3 cover pans with a lid whenever possible. The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the k...

  • Page 12: The Ovens

    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....

  • Page 13: For Your Safety

    Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. Most top oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However, when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the top oven shelf on the base of the top oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food...

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    Roasting 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 are using a roasting bag or cover ...

  • Page 15: 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...

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    Food gas mark shelf position approximate cooking time poultry: chicken turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) duck and duckling stuffed poultry 5 4 20 mins. Per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. Per ½kg (1 lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. Per ½kg (1 lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. Per ½kg ...

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    Food gas mark shelf position approximate cooking time pastries: plate tart (shortcrust) fruit pie (shortcrust) mince pies (flan pastry) 6 6 5 2 2 2 & 4 25 - 35 mins. 25 - 35 mins. 15 - 25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and have no rim underne...

  • Page 18: Oven Cooking Chart -

    Oven cooking chart - top oven these instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf. You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes. It is import...

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    Food gas mark shelf position approximate cooking time poultry: chicken duck and duckling 5 5 shelf on oven base shelf on oven base 20 mins. Per ½kg (1 lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. Per ½kg (1 lb). Stuffed poultry cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before...

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    Food gas mark shelf position approximate cooking time puddings: milk pudding baked sponge pudding baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs. Approx. 45 - 60 mins. 50 - 60 mins. Note: you must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish. Z c g h l 5 5 oven cook...

  • Page 21: The Electronic Minute Minder

    The electronic minute minder 1 = (-) decrease control & minute minder 2 = (+) increase control ( ) cookpot symbol the electronic minute minder can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven. Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, f...

  • Page 22: 2. to Use The Minute Minder

    2. To use the minute minder important the minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in use. The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59...

  • Page 23: 4.  Things to Note

    3. To cancel the minute minder if you change your mind and want to cancel the minute minder. Press and release button (1). Press and hold button (1) and the display will count down in one minute intervals to 0. 00 see fig. 9. Release button (1). After a few seconds the time of day will show in the d...

  • Page 24: To 'of'.

    5. Lock feature - main oven only please read the following information with care. To lock the oven using the timer press and hold buttons (1) and (2) for 3 - 8 seconds. See fig 12. 'on' will appear in the display. See fig 13. Press button (2) to change the display to 'of'. The key symbol ( ) appears...

  • Page 25: Slow Cooking

    Slow cooking please note: there is no slow cook on the top oven. The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. You need to cook foo...

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    Soups, casseroles and stews l do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb). L bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. L cook in the middle of the oven or above. L cover food with tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables l cut into small pieces. L dried beans must be pre-soaked then boi...

  • Page 27: Care and Cleaning

    Care and cleaning do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap powder except those recommended in this booklet. Please note: if we recommend you use hot soapy water we mean hot water with washing up liquid in it and not any other cleaning product. If you own a dishwashe...

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    Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water. You can remove any stubborn stains by scouring with a soap filled pad such as 'brillo'. If you look after the burner crowns in this way they will stay reasonably clean. However the surface will dull with time. Aluminium based saucepans...

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    The top oven clean the oven and shelf frequently using hot soapy water. Mild abrasives can be used if necessary. The main oven the sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish...

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    Oven cleaning cycle please note: the oven cleaning cycle can only be used in the main oven. You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the main oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little o...

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    Cleaning between the outer and inner glass doors you can remove the glass from both oven doors if you need to. Note: for top oven door it is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut. To remove the outer glass 1 open the oven door so...

  • Page 32: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance location z c g h l 5 5 32 for your safety the use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilati...

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    Positioning the diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice. L do not fit any materials wh...

  • Page 34: General Information

    General information moving your appliance you may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor cover...

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    If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it , if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the appliance which must be put r...

  • Page 36: What Is Wrong and Why?

    What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling your local service force centre. Problem the oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l if you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button there may be a fault w...

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    Problem the ovens are not cooking evenly. Check l check that the appliance is installed properly and is level. L check that the main oven roof is pushed fully back into position. L check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions. L check that you are using the recommended s...

  • Page 38: Service and Spare Parts

    Service and spare parts in the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local service force centre by telephoning:- 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 your telephone call will be automatically routed to the service force centre covering your post code ...

  • Page 39: Customer Care Department

    Customer care department for general enquiries concerning your zanussi-electrolux appliance or further information on zanussi-electrolux products, please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone to the address below or visit our website at www.Zanussi-electrolux.Co.Uk * calls to t...

  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions please note that the handle and pan supports may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. 40 serial number on front frame. Rating plate on top rear of panel. For your safety where applicable natural gas and l.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available. ...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical data dimensions height width depth overall 1462mm (nominal) 554mm (nominal) 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) height to hotplate 907mm nominal - see important note 'location of the appliance' . Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum 600mm clearance nominal space for fixing ...

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    Main oven natural gas l p. Gas heat input 2.4kw (8189 btu/h) 2.4kw (172.4g/h) injector marking 108 78 thermostat by-pass marking 69 78 top oven natural gas l.P.Gas heat input 1.8kw (6142 btu/h) 2.4kw (172.4 g/h) injector marking 095 78 thermostat by-pass 73 79 general ignition h.T. Spark h.T. Spark ...

  • Page 43: Installation

    Location of appliance this appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below. The appliance must be a minimum of 20mm from the rear wall (note that this dimension is...

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    3. Levelling the appliance if the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: 1. Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height is obtained by rotating clockwise or anticlockwise the feet, at the front and rear...

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    5. Connecting to gas this appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than r³/8 (³/8" b.S.P.). Connection is made to the rc½ (½" b.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side ...

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    Connect the wires as follows:- brown to the live terminal. Blue to the neutral terminal. Green and yellow to the earth terminal. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- the...

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    8. Checking the grill fit the grill pan shelf to the splashplate canopy (4 screws). Place the grill pan containing the grid on to the grill pan shelf. Light the grill burner by turning the tap to its full on position and pressing the ignition button. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be re...

  • Page 48: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee conditions standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi-electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this zanussi- electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair ...

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    49 n o t e s.

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    50 z c g h l 5 5 x - 311721701 n o t e s.

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    51 n o t e s.

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    Zanussi-electrolux 55 - 77 high street, slough, berkshire, sl1 1dz telephone 0870 5 727727 www.Zanussi-electrolux.Co.Uk part number:311721701 51 © electrolux plc 2005.