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Zanussi Electrolux ZHG863 Instruction Booklet

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

Summary of ZHG863

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    Built-in gas double oven and grill zhg 863 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 competent person as stated in the gas safety (installation & use) regulations current edition. The installer should check that the cooker is suitable for the gas supply by ...

  • Page 3

    For the installer technical details 40 things you need to know 41 warnings 41 things to note 41 getting things ready 42 preparing cabinet for fitting oven 42 flexible pipe installation 43 making the electrical connections 44 connecting to electricity supply 44 checking electrical connections 45 pres...

  • Page 4: Built In Gas Double Oven

    Built in gas double oven your built in cooker comprises of a gas oven and grill in the top compartment. The top oven is convenient and economical for mid-week use because of its size. The main oven is the larger of the two ovens. It is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. In ...

  • Page 5: The Control Panel

    The control panel 6 getting to know your oven electronic timer grill / top oven control main oven control.

  • Page 6

    Your cooker has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls to prevent them from overheating. The cooling fan will come on immediately when the top oven or grill is switched on and after a short time when the main oven is in use. The cooling fan may run on after the ovens or grill are turned off for a ...

  • Page 7: Before Using The Cooker

    Rating plate record the model, serial and product 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...

  • Page 8

    Preparing to use your cooker wipe over the grill compartment and oven base with a soft cloth and hot soapy water and wash the grill and oven furniture before use. The grill and ovens should be heated without food to burn off any residue from the grill and oven surfaces.To do this run the oven at gas...

  • Page 9

    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 main oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking 10 scuffing of the stayclean sides and back panel by the ov...

  • Page 10: The Electronic Timer

    The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and automatically time the main 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 ove...

  • Page 11

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

  • Page 12

    5. Turn the oven control to mark 9 then to the required setting. The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and will switch the oven off at the end. An audible signal will sound when cooking is complete. To cancel the alarm, see below. Returning the cooker to manual or to cance...

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    At the end of the cooktime the oven will switch off, the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash. 5. To cancel and return to manual operation press buttons and together. 6. Turn off the oven control. 14.

  • Page 14: The Grill

    Uses of the grill the grill is situated in the top oven compartment. The grill gives variable heat settings. Use the high setting for foods that cook quickly such as toast and the lower setting to cook thicker foods such as chicken after it has been browned on the high setting. How to light the gril...

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    The grill shelf the grill shelf can be used in one of three positions. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. 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 mechan...

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    Hints and tips most foods should be placed on the grilling grid in the grill pan. This allows maximum circulation of air by raising the food out of fats and juices. Foods such as fish, liver and kidneys may be placed directly on the trivet in the grill pan if preferred. The grilling grid is reversib...

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    Place food towards the centre of the grilling grid. If food is outside this area it may require rotating during cooking. Food such as tomatoes and mushrooms requiring gentle heat should be placed towards the edge of the grid. Place foods such as shepherds pie and cauliflower cheese on the grill shel...

  • Page 18: The Top Oven

    Uses of the top oven the top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. 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 shelf positions and gas mark settings as these may differ from p...

  • Page 19

    To fit the top oven shelf there are 3 shelf positions in the top oven. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. 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 mechan...

  • Page 20: Top Oven Cooking Chart

    For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents sp...

  • Page 21: The Main Oven

    Uses of the main oven the main oven is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. The main oven also includes a slowcook feature. It is important to refer to the main oven cooking chart as a guide to shelf positions and gas mark settings as these may differ from previous cookers yo...

  • Page 22

    To fit the main oven shelves there are 14 shelf positions in the main oven. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. 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...

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    For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents sp...

  • Page 24: Main Oven Cooking Chart

    25 main oven cooking chart the gas mark settings are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the settings to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards. Food shelf position gas mark setting viennese...

  • Page 25: Slowcook Feature

    0 uses of slowcook slowcooking in the main oven allows most foods to be cooked at a low temperature over a number of hours. A variety of foods, particularly cheaper cuts of meat can be cooked in this way making them tender, tasty and succulent. This feature is most convenient when used in conjunctio...

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    Meat, fish and poultry prime cuts of meat for roasting are better not slow cooked as flavours are retained to their fullest when roasting. Do not slowcook joints of meat over 6lb (2.7kg) in weight. Only slowcook joints of pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that the temperature ins...

  • Page 27

    Pasta and rice cook pasta on the hob and add to the dish at the end of the cook time. Rice should be the 'easy cook' type. Use 250ml (½ pint) stock to 100g (4oz) rice. Cooking time up to 6 hours. Dried beans and fruit soak overnight prior to cooking. Dried red kidney beans and all other varieties of...

  • Page 28: 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...

  • Page 29

    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...

  • Page 30

    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 ...

  • Page 31

    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 32

    Care of stayclean surfaces the main oven top and sides are coated with a stayclean finish. They should not be cleaned manually. During normal use the stayclean coating will become splashed with fats and food residues. When the oven cleaning cycle is selected, the stayclean surfaces burn off any soil...

  • Page 33

    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 34

    Replacing an 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 32. 3. Pul...

  • Page 35: 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 36

    The oven is not cooking evenly check that the cooker is correctly installed and is level. Check that the recommended gas mark settings and shelf positions are being used. If you use a tin or tray larger than the recommended size be prepared to turn it round during cooking. If cooking a large item be...

  • Page 37: Peace of Mind For 24 Months

    Standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi limited, 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 f...

  • Page 38: 0870 5929929

    Help us to help you please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. Service before calling out an engineer, please ensure that you have read the details under the heading 'if something doesn't work', on pages 36 and 37, and have the model number and purchase date to hand. You ca...

  • Page 39: Technical Details

    Loading info: grill burner natural gas l.P. Gas heat input 2.8kw (9554 btu/h) 2.8kw 201 g/h injector marking 123 089 top oven* heat input 1.7kw (5800 btu/h) 1.7kw 122 g/h injector marking 095 flame supervision device diamond 'h' gsd 100/48 diamond 'h' gsd 100/49 thermostat sourdillon 63503/982 sourd...

  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    Things you need to know in the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and / or serviced by a competent person (corgi registered). 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 t...

  • Page 41: Installation Instructions

    This appliance must not be installed on a wooden base. The dimensions given provide adequate air circulation around the unit within the cabinet, ensuring compliance with bs en60-335. Enquiries regarding the installation of the cooker point if required should be made to your regional electricity comp...

  • Page 42: Installation Instructions

    Flexible pipe installation fitting the appliance and cabinet it is recommend that a 3 /8", 1100mm long angled flexible hose (bfs), and a ½ " straight socket (bfs) be used for the installation. However, any approved hose of the right length can be used. Important:flexible tubing used must comply with...

  • Page 43: Installation Instructions

    Connection to electricity supply this appliance must be connected to a isolated 220v-240v a.C. 50hz supply which incorporates a 3 ampere fuse. If any other type of plug is used it should incorporate a 5 ampere fuse in either the plug or adapter or at the distribution board. The appliance is supplied...

  • Page 44: Installation Instructions

    As 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 wire which is green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'e' or by the ear...

  • Page 45: Installation Instructions

    Pressure testing to pressure test connect the pressure gauge to the main oven injector 1 check the supply pressure by turning the grill on and oven thermostat to mark 9. Then turn on the electricity supply. Allow the grill burner to light. The pressure should be: natural gas 20mbar l.P.G. Gas the pr...

  • Page 47

    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...