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WARNING!

Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.

IMPORTANT!

General information and tips

Environmental

information

Contents

Important safety instructions

Product description

Controls and their functions

Before first use

Grill and oven furniture

The electronic minute minder

The hob

The grill

Grilling chart

The top oven

The main oven

Oven cooking chart

Roasting chart

Defrost

Main oven light

Slow cook

Care and cleaning

Troubleshooting

Installation instructions

Technical data

Environment

Guarantee / Custormer care

Summary of Contents for U30359 ZKC5540

Page 1: ...Model ZKC5540 User Manual Cooker ...

Page 2: ...portant safety instructions 3 Product description 5 Controls and their functions 5 Before first use 6 Grill and oven furniture 7 The electronic minute minder 8 The hob 13 The grill 14 Grilling chart 16 The top oven 17 The main oven 19 Oven cooking chart 21 Roasting chart 23 Defrost 24 Main oven light 25 Slow cook 25 Care and cleaning 27 Troubleshooting 32 Installation instructions 34 Technical dat...

Page 3: ...e is not intended for use by children and other persons whose physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance WARNING Accessible parts ma...

Page 4: ...ll control knobs are in the off position when not in use Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven doors Do not hang towels dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water Never operate it with wet hands Cleaning and maintenance WARNING For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times A build up...

Page 5: ...n Control panel Top oven Grill Main oven Controls and their functions 1 Hob controls Hob controls Main oven temperature control Top oven Grill control Electronic timer Top oven Grill indicator neon Main oven indicator neon ...

Page 6: ...ys allow the cooling fan to cool the appliance down before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Control panel indicator neon s The indicator neon will operate when the grill where applicable or oven s is switched on The indicator neon will glow It may turn on and off during use to show that the setting is being maintained If the neon does not operate as ...

Page 7: ... been supplied with the appliance If you require replacements of any of the items listed below please contact your local service force centre 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 straight shelf For grilling and top oven cooking 2 straight shelves For main oven cooking ...

Page 8: ... If necessary press the decrease button to help set the correct time The time indicator neon will flash for 5 seconds then go out IMPORTANT The increase and decrease control buttons operate slowly at first and then more rapidly They should be pressed separately To set the countdown The Countdown gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking Press the selector control button until t...

Page 9: ... To cancel the countdown Press the selector control button until the countdown indicator neon flashes Press the decrease button until 0 00 is shown in the display The countdown indicator neon will continue to flash for a few seconds and then return to the time of day Setting the oven timer control Only the main oven can be automatically timed When using the timer control for the very first time it...

Page 10: ...until the correct time interval is achieved Release the buttons The cook time indicator neon will be illuminated IMPORTANT Remember this must be completed within 5 seconds of first pressing the Selector Control button To set the End Time Press the Selector Control button until the End Time indicator neon flashes Press the increase control button until the required stop time is displayed If necessa...

Page 11: ... time Press the Selector Control button until the cook time indicator neon is illuminated Press the increase control until the required length of cooking time is displayed If necessary press the decrease control until the correct time interval is achieved Release the buttons The cook time indicator neon will be illuminated and the time of day will be displayed after 5 seconds Set the main oven con...

Page 12: ... the event of an interruption of the electricity supply the timer will reset it self to zero and all programming will be cancelled Your timer has an energy save mode which allows you to switch the display off For setting details please refer to the environmental chapter of this manual Automatic cooking It is advisable to leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooki...

Page 13: ...and do comply with the above recommendations IMPORTANT Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch on and off when higher heat settings are being used This is due to a safety device which prevents the glass from overheating 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 ...

Page 14: ...it 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 of food Using the grill Turn the top oven grill grill to the required setting The grill settings are as follows Full grill area at power Centre grill area at full power Full grill area at full power Things to note To ensure optimal cooking per...

Page 15: ...s the right Release the button WARNING Ensure the handle is properly located Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill Ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates between the bars of the shelf and over the cross bar on the shelf WARNING Protect your hands when removing the grill pan handle Always remove the grill pan handl...

Page 16: ...high position When using the centre section grill ensure food is placed centrally on the grilling grid directly beneth the grill element Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking The food should be turned over during cooking as required Grilling chart FOOD GRILL TIME mins in total Bacon ...

Page 17: ...the required setting Things to note The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time WARNING Do not place dishes tins and trays directly on the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will occur To fit the top oven shelf The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods uppermos...

Page 18: ... onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes used affect base browning Enamelware dark heavy or non stick utensils increase base browning Shiny aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures shorter cooking times are sometimes required Be guided ...

Page 19: ...g temperatures Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking Follow the temperatures recommended in the cooking chart As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20 C 25 C for your own recipes using a conventional oven Batch baking The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels especially useful when batch baking To fit the main oven shelves The shelf should be fitte...

Page 20: ...ntrally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf this will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking results When batch baking one type of food e g Victoria sandwich cakes those of similar size will be cooked in the same time It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked A sli...

Page 21: ...0 Bread rolls buns 200 220 1 200 220 15 20 Small Queen Cakes 160 170 2 170 180 18 25 Sponges 160 170 2 160 170 18 20 Victoria Sandwich 160 170 2 160 170 18 25 Madeira Cake 140 150 1 140 150 1 1 h Rich Fruit Cake 130 140 1 140 150 2 2 h Christmas Cake 130 140 1 130 140 3 4 h Gingerbread 140 150 2 140 150 1 1 h Meringues 90 100 2 90 100 2 3h Flapjack 170 180 2 170 180 25 30 Shortbread 130 140 2 140 ...

Page 22: ... 200 1 190 200 30 40 Soufflés 170 180 2 170 180 20 30 Fish 170 190 2 170 190 20 30 Fish Pie 190 200 1 190 200 20 25 Beef Casserole 140 160 1 140 160 2 3h Lamb Casserole 140 160 1 140 160 2 3h Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer s instructions Baked Potatoes 180 190 2 180 190 1 1 h Roast Potatoes 180 190 2 180 190 1 1 h Large Yorkshire Puddings 210 220 2 200 210 25 40 Individual Yorkshire Pudding...

Page 23: ... 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 30 minutes over Pheasant 160 180 C 35 40 minutes per kg 1lb and 35 40 minutes over Rabbit 160 180 C 20 minutes per kg 1lb and 20 minutes over INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare 50 60 C Medium 60 70 C Well done 70 80 C 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 requir...

Page 24: ...slowly in the fridge However this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function Small or thin fish fillets frozen peeled prawns cubed or minced meat liver thin chops steaks etc can be thawed in 1 2 hours A 1kg 2 lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process Joints of meat up to 2kg 4 lb in weight can be th...

Page 25: ...ome foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low Cover all food during cooking to prevent it from drying out You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Using slow cook You need to cook food at 170o C for 30 minutes before you turn the oven down to the slow cook setting This makes sure that the temperat...

Page 26: ...getables Cut into small pieces Dried beans must be pre soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish Place vegetables under meat in casseroles Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil Milk puddings Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30 minutes Drain and make the pudding in the usual way General points Frozen Foods Thaw thoroughly befor...

Page 27: ...Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the appliance as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard Cleaning the ceramic hob Make sure the ceramic glass is cool before cleaning It is important to clean the ceramic hob daily to prevent foodstuff being burnt on Take care to avoid the hob trims when cleaning the ceramic glass as they may be damaged by the cleaning agents Daily cleani...

Page 28: ...ry before cooking begins Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil over If possible wipe up spills and splatters as they occur but take care to avoid steam burns Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean the hob These may leave a layer of soiled detergent on the hob surface which will burn and discolour the next time the hob is used Avoid the use of Household detergents ...

Page 29: ...atoes only require brushing with fat before cooking Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and staining of the cavity It is not necessary to add water to a meat tin when roasting The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking even at normal temperatures as well as causing condensation Covering joints during cooking will also prevent s...

Page 30: ...s To ensure the glass is properly located the text should be facing towards you at the top edge of the door and facing into the cavity Holding the glass with both hands gently slide the glass into the side trims of the oven door Always ensure that the glass is returned to the same side trim it was removed from To replace the trim line up the clips on the underside of the trim with the connectors a...

Page 31: ... supply before replacing the bulb Make sure the appliance is cool before replacing the bulb Open the door and remove the shelves Remove the glass cover by turning it to the left Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left Fit a new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover Replace the shelves Restore the electricity supply and reset the time of day ...

Page 32: ... hours The appliance should now be working normally The grill and top oven work but the main oven does not Check that the time of day has been set on the clock The grill does not work or cuts out after being used for a long period of time Ensure the cooling fan is running when the grill is on If the cooling fan fails the grill will not operate correctly Contact your local service force centre Leav...

Page 33: ...nate when the cook time begins The oven fan is noisy Check that the oven is level Check that the shelves and bakeware are not vibrating in contact with the oven back panel The oven temperature is too high or too low Check that the recommended temperatures and shelf positions are being used Be prepared to adjust the temperature up or down to achieve the results you want ...

Page 34: ...ant non combustible material and must not be nearer than 40mm to the hob side A nominal air gap of 2mm at either side of the appliance is required to enable the appliance to be moved into position Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate level Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering should not obscure this gap Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above th...

Page 35: ...nal and check they are held by tugging each one in turn Ensure all screws are securely tightened Clamp the mains cable securely ensuring 5mm of the outer insuation is inside the terminal block and that the wires are not taut but not so slack as to cause any fouling Connect the remaining end of the mains cable to the appliance to the appliance point junction box Place fuse miniature circuit breaker...

Page 36: ...isplay Press any button to switch on the display IMPORTANT The display can only be switched off if none of the timer functions Cooktime Endtime or Countdown is in use At the end of the appliances life The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of...

Page 37: ...rcial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacturer that are not marketed by Electrolux 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 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force C...

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Page 40: ...349134400 11 2006 Subject to change without notice www electrolux com www zanussi electrolux co uk 349143401 04 2007 ...

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