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Zanussi Electrolux ZHF865 Instruction Booklet

Manual is about: BUILT-IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN AND GRILL

Summary of ZHF865

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    Built-in electric double oven and grill zhf865 instruction booklet.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Installation the cooker must be installed according to the instructions supplied. The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/ competent person . The cooker must be installed in an adequately ventilated room. Note: it is imperative that the appliance is left in the base to pr...

  • Page 3: Contents

    For the user important safety information 2 description of the cooker 4 getting to know your oven 5 the cooling fan for the controls 6 control panel indicator neons 6 before using the cooker 7 rating plate 7 when first switching on 7 condensation and steam 7 cookware 8 the trivet 8 grill and oven fu...

  • Page 4: Description of The Cooker

    Built in electric double oven your built in cooker comprises of a conventional oven and dual grill in the top compartment. The top oven is convenient and economical for mid week use because of its size. The fan oven is the larger of the two ovens. It is particularly suitable for cooking larger quant...

  • Page 5: The Control Panel

    The control panel 5 electronic timer dual grill control grill indicator neon fan oven temperature control top oven temperature control fan oven indicator neon top oven indicator neon getting to know your oven oven programmer.

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    Your cooker has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls to prevent them from overheating. The cooling fan will come on immediately when the grill is switched on and after a short time when either of the ovens are in use. The cooling fan may turn on and off when the cooker is in use. This is quite n...

  • Page 7: Before Using The Cooker

    Rating plate record the model, product and serial numbers of your cooker on the back page of this instruction book for future reference. You can find these numbers on the rating plate on the front frame of the cooker upon opening the top oven door. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fu...

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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. Advice on the effect of different materia...

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    Grill and oven furniture the following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker. 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 trivet 1 meat tin 2 shelves for fan oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking 9.

  • Page 10: The Electronic Timer

    The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and automatically time the fan oven. A auto symbol ( automatic cooking) bell symbol ( minute minder) cookpot symbol ( manual cooking) please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 14.00. If the oven...

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    Automatic timer control the automatic timer can be used with the fan oven only. To switch the fan oven on and off automatically 1. Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day. 2. Place food in the fan oven. 3. Set the length of time you want the food to cook for by pressing and releasing the...

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    Returning the cooker to manual or to cancel an automatic programme once automatic cooking is complete an alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash to remind you that the oven needs to be set for manual operation. 1. To do this press buttons and together. After a few seconds the timer will show...

  • Page 13: The Dual Grill

    Uses of the grill the grill is situated in the top oven compartment. The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full area of the grill or the centre section only can be used. Use the full grill for cooking larger quantities of food. Use the centre section for economy purposes when cookin...

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    The grill pan and handle the grill pan has a removable handle. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move the handle towards the left, lower into position and release the button. To...

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    The grill pan grid is reversible. This is useful if you want to cook foods of varying thickness. As a general rule, bread for toasting should be placed on the grid in the ' high ' position in the grill pan. Foods such as chicken pieces or chops may be grilled using the grilling grid in the low posit...

  • Page 16: Grilling Chart

    The chart below gives recommended cooking times and shelf positions. Remember that these are a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Note shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. 16 grilling chart food grill time (min) shelf grid position bacon rashers beefburgers chicken ...

  • Page 17: The Top Oven

    Uses of the top oven the top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. The top oven gives you the option of cooking without the fan. It is convenient for mid-week meals where smaller quantities or convenience foods are being cooked. It is important to refer to the top oven cooking chart as a guide to sh...

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    Hints and tips use the top oven when you want to warm plates. Use a setting of 80°c - 100°c on the oven temperature control. You can only cook on one shelf when using the top oven. For the best results food should be placed in the centre of the oven. To increase top browning e.G. For au gratin dishe...

  • Page 19: Top Oven Cooking Chart

    19 top oven cooking chart note: shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven. Food shelf position temp (°c) biscuits bread bread rolls / buns cakes: small & queen sponges victoria sandwich madeira rich fruit gingerbread meringues flapjack shortbread baked custard casseroles : beef / lamb ...

  • Page 20: The Fan Oven

    Uses of the fan 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 not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating however you may need to add an extra 5...

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    To fit the fan oven shelves the shelves 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. Hints and tips arrange the shelves in the required positions before swi...

  • Page 22: Fan Oven Cooking Chart

    The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by a further 10°c to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven. 22 fan oven cooking chart food shelf position temp (°c) b...

  • Page 23: Roasting Chart

    23 roasting chart the roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of the meat. However, lower temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less ...

  • Page 24: Defrost Feature

    Uses of defrost feature this fan oven function enables you to defrost most foods without heat faster than some conventional methods as the oven fan circulates air around the food. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.G. Cream filled gateaux, cakes cover...

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    Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function. All joints of meat and poultry must be thawed thoroughly before cooking. Always cook thoroughly immediately after thawing. Do not leave food at room temperature once it is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or store ...

  • Page 26: Care and Cleaning

    Cleaning materials before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should not be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives should also be avoided. Cleaning the outsi...

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    Cleaning the outer and inner door glass panels the outer oven door glass panels are removable for cleaning. To remove the outer 1. Open the oven door slightly to gain access to the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door. 2. Loosen the two screws using a pozidrive screwdriver. 3. Holding t...

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    To replace the outer door glass 1. Holding the door glass panel with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door. 2. Holding the door glass with your left hand, use your right hand to open the oven door. Bring the door gently towards the glass ...

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    Cleaning the grill / top oven compartment the grill / top oven compartment base, sides and back panel can be cleaned using oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards. Aerosol cleaners must no...

  • Page 30

    Cleaning the shelves, wirework runners and oven furniture soak the oven shelves, wirework runners and grilling grid in hot soapy water if heavily soiled, they will then clean more easily. If the shelves are heavily soiled a soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used. The grill pan, meat tin and tri...

  • Page 31

    Cooking to reduce soilage cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage. Try cooking at lower temperatures for an increased length of time, you will save energy and often the joint is more tender. Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting m...

  • Page 32

    Replacing the oven light bulb the type of bulb required is a 300°c, 25 watt small edison screw. 1. Make sure the cooker is cool before you replace a bulb. 2. Open the oven door and remove the shelves and wirework runners. Instructions on how to remove the wirework runners are given on page 29. 3. Pu...

  • Page 33: If Something Doesn'T Work

    Please carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a service engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our service engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call wheth...

  • Page 34

    The oven light fails to illuminate the oven light bulb may need replacing see page 32. If the fan oven is set for automatic cooking the light will illuminate when the cook time begins. The oven fan is noisy check that the oven is level. Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating in contact wi...

  • Page 35: Guarantee Conditions

    Standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same free of charge for labou...

  • Page 36: 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: 0870 5 929929 your telephone call will be routed to the service force centre covering your post code area. The address are listed on the following p...

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  • Page 39: Technical Details

    Voltage: 230\240 volts ac 50hz loading info: top oven* 1.7kw dual grill: 2.8kw single grill 1.4kw main oven fan element: 2.5kw fan motor: 0.03kw oven light: 0.05kw wattage: 5.0\5.5kw height: 720 mm width: 593 mm weight: 50 kg depth: 585 mm (excluding handles and knobs) 39 technical details this appl...

  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    Things you need to know warnings: this cooker must be installed by a qualified electrician/competent person. Safety may be impaired if installation is not carried out in accordance with these instructions. This cooker must be earthed. Do not remove the screws from the earth tab extending from the ov...

  • Page 41: Installation Instructions

    Note: it is good practice to: fit an earth leakage circuit breaker to your house wiring. Wire your appliance to the latest iee regulations. Things to note this cooker is designed to be fitted between cabinets with the recommended dimensions as shown in fig. 3 & 4. If there is an existing housing uni...

  • Page 42: Installation Instructions

    Preparing cabinet for fitting oven make sure the space between the cabinets is the correct size for the appliance to be fitted (ref. Fig. 5 & 6). The plinth board spanning the space into which the appliance is to be installed should be removed. If the size between adjacent cabinets is 605-610*mm, th...

  • Page 43: Installation Instructions

    Check that the mounting brackets are level. They can be adjusted if necessary by using the extra holes at the ends of the brackets. Once the brackets are level, drill a pilot hole through the central hole in the bracket and fit the remaining screw how to finish unpacking place packed cooker next to ...

  • Page 44: Installation Instructions

    To remove cover of mains terminal from the rear of the cooker, remove mains input terminal cover to gain access to terminal block. First remove retaining screw with pozidrive screwdriver. See fig. 9. Prise cover loose using screwdriver in position (1) then lever off with screwdriver in position (2) ...

  • Page 45: Installation Instructions

    Connecting to the mains terminal we recommend you use a new length of 6mm 2 twin core and earthed cable to ensure your safety. Make connection as shown in fig. 12 by proceeding as follows:- preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into the mains terminal block. Strip inner insulation o...

  • Page 46: Installation Instructions

    Checking electrical connections confirm the cooker is correctly connected by switching on and observing the various oven functions indicators. The electronic timer will flash on and off. Connecting to a hob or cooker point either follow in general terms the instructions for connecting to the termina...

  • Page 47: Installation Instructions

    Fitting into the space between cabinets ensure the cooker is in front of the cabinet. See fig. 13. Take out all oven furniture before installation to reduce the weight you need to lift. To place the cooker into the space between cabinetry follow the procedure below: n.B. Two people will be required ...

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    48 n o t e s.

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    Zhf865 w/b/x/n - 311455607 50 n o t e s.

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    Rating plate reference make and model no. Serial no. Date of purchase product no. Important notice in line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will...