Zanussi ZCG 6600 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Summary of ZCG 6600

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    Operating and installation instructions gas cooker model zcg 6600

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    Lighting the cooker 4 the grill 7 the hotplate 10 the ovens 13 oven cooking chart - main oven 16 - second oven 19 the electronic timer 22 slow cooking 26 care and cleaning 28 installing the cooker 33 general information 35 what is wrong and why? 37 service and spare parts 39 customer care department...

  • Page 3: Lighting The Cooker

    Lighting the cooker the system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given on page 35. Hotplate to light 1. Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2. Push in the control knob and turn it to the the large flame symbol (highest setting), and...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Grill/second oven the grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you cannot use them both at the same time. Grill to light: 1 open the door. 2 push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burn...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    Main oven to light: 1 open the oven door. 2 push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. The oven will light automatically. 3 now turn the control knob back to the gas mark you want. 4 close the oven door. If there is an electrical power failure (such as a power cut) you cannot use the main o...

  • Page 6: 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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    Putting food on the grid place food such as toast, tea-cakes and muffins towards the centre of the grid. If you put food outside this area it may require rotating during cooking. Place food which needs a more gentle heat, such as tomatoes and mushrooms towards the edge of the grid. Arrange meat prod...

  • Page 8: The Grill Pan and Handle

    The grill pan and handle the grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is...

  • Page 9: The Hotplate

    The hotplate you can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 29 for more information. Heat control the hotplate control knobs turn...

  • Page 10: For Your Safety

    Z c g 6 6 0 0 11 the hotplate 1 for your safety 1 take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. 2 use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. 3 do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. 4 put pans on the centre...

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    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

    Most second 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 shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough air to circulate around the food. For safety the shelves will only pull out so far. If y...

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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 (1lb) and 20 mins. 4 4 25 mins. Per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 4 4 or 5 15 mins. Per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 5 4 25 mins. Per ½kg (1l...

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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 undernea...

  • Page 18: Oven Cooking Chart -

    Oven cooking chart - second 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 and turn food round during the cooking time. You can change the gas marks and cook...

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

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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 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 underneath,...

  • Page 21: The Electronic Timer

    The electronic timer please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure. We have supplied a plastic card as a quick reference when setting t...

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    When you are using the minute minder you can make the clock show the time of day by turning the selector knob to 'manual'. The bell symbol will stay on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At the end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the bell symbol will go out. Switch off the alar...

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    3 how long will the food take to cook? Turn the selector knob to 'cook time'. Then turn the setting knob until the length of time you want the food to cook shows in the display. The maximum cooking time is 10 hours. 'auto' will show in the display. 4 what time do you want the food to be cooked by? T...

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    Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 if the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking. 3 you should leave food in the oven for as short a time as po...

  • Page 25: Slow Cooking

    Slow cooking please note: there is no slow cook on the second 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 ...

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    Soups, casseroles and stews l do not cook casseroles over 3kg (6lb). L bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. L cook in the middle of the oven or above. Vegetables l cut into small pieces. L dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to ...

  • 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 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. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. Do not put dishes too high in the oven. If you do they may stick...

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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 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 other ...

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    General clean the base of the oven, the oven shelves, and the oven door while they are still slightly warm. This way you can easily remove any splashes or spills. Wipe the oven base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives. Cleaning between the outer and in...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cooker

    Installing the cooker location z c g 6 6 0 0 33 for your safety this cooker must be installed and serviced by a competent person as stated in the gas safety (installation & use) regulations current editions and the iee wiring regulations. It is important that the cooker is suitable for your gas supp...

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

  • Page 34: General Information

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

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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 cooker which must be put right...

  • Page 36: What Is Wrong and Why?

    What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a service engineer. Problem the oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l if only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly....

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    Problem having difficulty cleaning any part of the cooker. Check l check that the instructions for care and cleaning, beginning on page 28 are being followed. Problem the oven light will not work. Check l if the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb. To do this see instructions o...

  • Page 38: Service and Spare Parts

    Service and spare parts help us to help you please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. Service it is a recommendation by the manufacturer that annual servicing of the product is done by the manufacturers approved service organisation. Before calling out an engineer, please ...

  • Page 39: Customer Care Department

    Customer care department for general enquiries concerning your zanussi cooker or further information on cooking, cooling or washing products, you are invited to contact our consumer care department by letter or telephone as follows: customer care department zanussi zanussi house hambridge road newbu...

  • Page 40: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee conditions standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi, undertake that if within 12 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 fre...

  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical data dimensions height width depth height to hotplate 900mm (nominal) 600mm (nominal) 600mm (to front of door panel) space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance space for fixing above hotplate level flush-see important note 'location of appliance' page 43. Minimum space above ...

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    Important - safety requirements this appliance must be installed in accordance with the gas safety (installation and use) regulations current editions and the i.E.E. Wiring regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following british standard codes of practice - bs.6172, bs.5440: par...

  • Page 43: Installation

    Installation 1. Parts required the loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. 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: if the applia...

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

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    If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (see fig.4a). Connect the wires as follows: brown to the live terminal. Blue to the neutral terminal. Green and yellow to the earth terminal. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead which you fit m...

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    10. Checking the main oven controls to set the time of day (see fig.5) 1. Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. 1a. Before setting timer read important note below. 2. Rotate the left hand clock knob to manual and back to the clock ' ' position. 3. Set ...

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    13. Checking the second oven 1. Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to mk8 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. 2. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the f.S.D...

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    49 n o t e s.

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    50 n o t e s zcg6600 - 311336607.

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    Part no: 311336607.