Zanussi ZCE7550-ZCE7551- Manual

6 Getting to know your appliance The control panel Features A - Electronic timer B - Main oven temperature control C - Grill/Second oven temperature control D - Selector control E - Hotplate controls F - Main oven indicator neon G - Second oven indicator neon 100 150 200 240 100 150 200 250 0 0 1 2 ...

7 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 ...

8 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. Grill and oven furniture The following ...

9 Electronic timer KEY A Cook time B End time C Countdown D Time E Decrease control F Selector control G Increase control NOTE: The time of day must be set before the main oven will operate manually. 1. Set the time of day The oven has a 24 hour clock. When the electricity supply is first switched O...

10 2. How to set the countdown The 'Countdown' gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking. This cooking period may be up to 2 hrs 30 mins. It is not part of the automatic control. To set, press the Selector Control button ( ) until the 'Countdown' indicator neon ( ) is illuminated...

12 B) To set the timer to switch off only i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 10.00am as Fig. 9. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) To set the length of cooking time, press the Selector Control button until the 'Cook Time' ( ) indicator n...

13 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. i) To stop the sound press any of the three buttons, as Fig. 13. ii) The display will return to the time of day. iii) Turn off the oven con...

14 The ceramic hob Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible during cooking, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local Service Force Centre. Using the hob • To operate the dual hotplate, turn the contro...

15 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 ...

16 The dual 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...

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

19 Grilling chart The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Food Position Grill time (mins in total) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 Beefburgers grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb 15 - 20 Pork and 20 - 30 Fish – Whole Trout/Mackerel ...

20 The second oven The second oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top oven and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. The second oven ...

22 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 ...

24 Cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. Main oven Second oven Food Shelf pos Cooking temp ° C Shelf pos Cooking temp° C Approx cook time (min) Biscuits Shelf 180...

25 Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60° C; Medium : 60-70° C; Well done : 70-80° C MEAT TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME Beef/ Beef boned 160-180° C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 160-180° C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 160-...

26 Defrost feature This function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. Using defrost feature •...

28 Care and cleaning Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down. Cleaning materials Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, 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...

31 Hints and tips To reduce hob soilage: • Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins. • Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs. • If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid...

35 Something not working Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one that you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. In-guarantee customers should make sure that the checks have been made as ...

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:- O870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area...

37 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 repai...