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ZCG 7901X

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Page 2: ... 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 Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee 2 Z C G 7 9 0 1 X In tro d u c tio n For your safety This appliance is not intended to be operated by ...

Page 3: ...mer 21 Slow cooking 25 Care and cleaning 27 Installing the appliance 34 General information 36 What is wrong and why 38 Servicing 40 Installation Instructions 42 Technical Data 43 Safety requirements ventilation 44 Location of appliance 45 Installation 46 Testing 48 Guarantee Conditions Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 3 Contents Contents Page 51 ...

Page 4: ...flame to spread Please note If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly See page 28 for more information Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 4 FRONT LEFT For your safety If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplate burners are lit the gas will go out This is because it would be danger...

Page 5: ...uild up of gas may cause the flame to spread Second oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to left to gas mark 1 and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button There will only be small flames at first 3 Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames 5 Close the oven door Imp...

Page 6: ...ower cut you cannot use the main oven You can use the second oven To turn off any burner 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position This is shown by a large dot Oven light The main oven light will come on when the oven burner is alight If you need to replace the oven light bulb follow the instructions given on page 37 Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 6 For your safety When you are lighting any burn...

Page 7: ...trol knob turns to the right from OFF to LOW and then to HIGH Use the high setting for fast cooking such as toast Use the low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after you have browned it on the high setting Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf Position 2 Positions are counted from the top downwards Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan You ca...

Page 8: ...le 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 Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill To remove the handle slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on th...

Page 9: ...just the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings These are shown as a large and a small flame symbol Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different types of cooking Largest burner Rapid use a large pan for food such as chips Medium burners Normal use for everyday cooking Small burner Simmer use for simmering food such as soups and stews The largest p...

Page 10: ...e leave it where it is and turn off all controls Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames Never put water on the fire Leave the pan to cool for 30 minutes If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat base as it will stand stable on the pan supports If you use a round based Wok with a collar support the collar must be of the open wire work type A closed collar wil...

Page 11: ...erfill pans 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes and carrots 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces This way they will cook more quickly 6 A pressure cooker will save time and energy Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 11 The hotplate ...

Page 12: ...ing time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for casseroling and so on Preheat the ovens for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food such as Yorkshire puddings soufflés and yeast mixtures When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the instructions on the packaging When you are using the second oven to reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas...

Page 13: ...erhangs the burner flames For the best results from the main oven we recommend that you use a baking tray which is 310mm 12 square If you use a tray or tin which is larger than this you may need to turn it around during cooking The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should not be bigger than 310mm x 230mm 12 x 9 Place the longest side parallel with the door Place single dishes on...

Page 14: ...es for each 1 2kg 1lb When cooking large items such as turkeys the use of foil may be required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is fully cooked Condensation Condensation may form on the appliance This is quite normal and nothing to worry about The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present for example during cooking Whenever possible try to make sure that f...

Page 15: ... dishes in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 4 Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg...

Page 16: ...ughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding large individual 7 7 2 2 25 30 mins 15 25 mins Cakes Christmas Cake 8 2 4 4 5 hours Rich fruit 180mm 7 205 mm 8 Madeira 180 mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm 7 205 mm 8 2 2 ...

Page 17: ... on baking tray Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs approx 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Yeast mixtures Bread 0 45 kg 1lb loaves 0 90 kg 2 lb loaves Rolls and buns 8 8 8 3 3 2 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 10 20 mins Note When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an o...

Page 18: ...ing If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 Shelf on base Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Lamb 5 Shelf on base Medium Well Done 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Pork a...

Page 19: ...a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas Cake 7 2 Shelf 3 4 hours Rich fruit 180mm 7 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm 7 2 4 5 7 4 on base 2 2 2 2 2 hours 1 hour 15 25 mins 8 12 mins 20 30 mins Pastries Plate tart shortcrust Fruit pie shortcrust Mince pies flan pastry 6 6 5 2 2 2 25 35 mins 25 35 mins 15...

Page 20: ...me Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs approx 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish Z C G 7 9 0 1 X Oven cooking chart 20 ...

Page 21: ...to Manual then turn to Time Setting Set the correct time by turning and holding the setting knob clockwise Adjust the time by turning the setting knob in either direction Turn the selector knob back to Manual To use the countdown Turn the selector knob to Countdown Turn the setting knob clockwise until the display shows the time you want The bell symbol will be showing and this will stay lit up du...

Page 22: ...ou have entered the timed period into the display Automatic control Important You can only use the automatic control for the main oven When you use the automatic controls for the first time it s probably best to choose a time when you are at home That way you can check to make sure you ve set everything correctly and you ll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future Setting...

Page 23: ...day 5 Set to automatic Turn the selector knob to Automatic 6 Turn on the oven control Turn the oven control to mark 9 then to the gas mark you want The time shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic controls when the time is 9 00 am the food is to be cooked for 2 hours and the food is needed at 6 00 pm 1800 hours The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on a...

Page 24: ...s which require approximately the same cooking time Slight variations may be allowed by i placing foods in larger or smaller containers ii using more or less liquid iii cutting fruit or vegetables into larger or smaller pieces This will give longer or shorter cooking times respectively Further temperature adjustments can be made by placing the foods higher or lower in the oven as the top of the ov...

Page 25: ...t You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Food preparation slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry l Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb l Do not cook poultry over 2kg 4lb 8oz l Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above l Cook stuffing separately l Cook for a minimum of 6 hours l Joints of pork must only be cooked if you can ensure by using a meat t...

Page 26: ...pudding in the usual way l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook setting General points for slow cooking Frozen foods Thaw thoroughly before cooking Thickening Toss meat in flour for casseroles Alternatively blend cornflour with water and add at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation Adjust at the end of the cooking time Liq...

Page 27: ...ce for cleaning do not plunge them into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of the parts The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as Cif Take care not to damage the spark electrodes If the spark electrodes are damaged the burners will not light You can remove the pan supports burner caps and burner crowns to clean them Again take care not to damage th...

Page 28: ...llo After cleaning the appliance parts dry them thoroughly before you put them back When replacing hotplate burner parts 1 Crown to body Do not try to force the crown on to the body Make sure that the hole in the crown is over the electrode Check that the two longer location pegs sit in the slots in the body When the crown is in this position let it fall freely on to the body Check that the crown ...

Page 29: ...d abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the grill shelf using hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if necessary The grill and oven furniture Clean the grill and oven furniture frequently using hot soapy water After use you can soak the grill pan for a few minutes and then clean it using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the shelf grill pan grid and handle...

Page 30: ...Do not put dishes too high in the oven If you do they may stick to the oven roof Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing Use a roasting tin which is just large enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing Dry any vegetables that you are going to roast If they are wet there will be more fat splashing Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly Z C ...

Page 31: ...urn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean Some staining will remain Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish You can replace the oven roof if you need to You may order this from your supplier When you are ordering quote part number 359001018 General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelves the r...

Page 32: ...in Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelf and the oven door while they are still slightly warm This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 32 Care and cleaning TOP O...

Page 33: ... both hands gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you Lift it slightly to disengage the locators at the bottom of the door 5 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild abrasives such as Cif DO NOT try to clean the foil which is inside the door The foil is there to keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and ge...

Page 34: ...es open or install a mechanical ventilation device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present For further details see page 44 To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the fol...

Page 35: ...ch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away l If a cooker hood is fitted check the cooker hood installation instructions l We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the appliance meet British Standards Your installer will give you advice if you are not sure Appliance dimensions Height to hotplate 900mm 920mm ...

Page 36: ...ith a 3 amp fuse which has been ASTA approved to BS 1362 Do not use the plug until you have put the fuse cover back on If the fuse cover is lost you can get a replacement from an electrical retailer The correct replacement can be identified by marking or colour coding If you cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard if it is inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the h...

Page 37: ...nstaller Replacing the oven light bulb You need a 25 Watt small Edison screw with a temperature rating of T300 l Make sure the oven is cool before you replace a bulb l Unplug the appliance l Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves l Place palm of hand at top of lens flat against oven side Use fingers to lever lens away from housing l Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left l Fit a new bu...

Page 38: ...n electrical power failure such as a power cut you cannot use the main oven All other burners may be lit with a match l Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply You can do this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central heating or gas fire are working Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check l Check that you are using the recommended gas marks and sh...

Page 39: ... not a fault with the electrical supply Check this by pressing the ignition button If you cannot hear sparking there is probably a fault l First check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it if that works renew the fuse in the plug Use a 3 amp fuse If the fuse blows again this indicates that there is a fault on the appliance Do not use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps Do...

Page 40: ...should telephone 01 4090751 Before you call an engineer check through the information under the heading What is wrong and why When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your appliance s full name model and serial number Make a note of this information in this space Name Model Number Serial Number P N C Number Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 40 Servicing In guarantee customers sh...

Page 41: ...be recorded for training purposes The Gas Consumers Council The Gas Consumers Council GCC is an independent organisation which protects the interests of gas users If you need advice you will find the telephone number in your local telephone directory under Gas Z C G 7 9 0 1 X 41 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent qualified person Do not try to repair or alter modif...

Page 42: ...Gas and L P Gas versions of this appliance are available Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and or serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Current Editions Serial number at the front Rating Plate on top rear of panel ...

Page 43: ...wall 5mm spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric 230V 240V 50 Hz mains 3 core cable is supplied with an integral moulded plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 2 7kW 9215 Btu h 2 45kW 176 g h Injector Marking 121 078 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 ...

Page 44: ...and connected in accordance with the current installation regulations Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition All rooms require an openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well For room volumes up to 5m an ...

Page 45: ...liance but less than 400mm above the hotplate then a minimum space of 100mm must be maintained between the sides of the unit and the appliance see Fig 1b Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate If fitted next to or between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance The levelli...

Page 46: ...ments Page 44 These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket 1 Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance 2 Mark off 300mm from the left hand side of the appliance as shown in dimension A Fig 2a This is the centre line of the fixing bracket 3 Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 2a and remove ...

Page 47: ... DO NOT EARTH THIS APPLIANCE TO THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING This appliance must be connected to 230V 240V A C 50Hz supply It is supplied with 2 metres of 5 amp 3 core cable incorporating a moulded 13 amp plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse which can be plugged directly into the nearest suitable socket Ensure the plug is accessible to the user If this is not long enough the supply cable can be replaced totally...

Page 48: ...lst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F S D phial 2 Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector 3 Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the appropriate burner The pressure should be either i For Natural Gas 20mbar ii For LP GasThe pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane 4 Turn off ...

Page 49: ... rate at first to the oven burner which is the flame supervision device F S D by pass rate 4 When the F S D phial has heated up it opens the F S D valve and the main gas stream flows to the burner 5 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 6 Set the oven thermostat to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame has reduced i...

Page 50: ...er 4 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 5 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after approx 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 6 Turn off the control knob and check that the oven flames go out 14 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN LIGHT Turn the main oven thermostat knob full on and check that the main oven light is operative Tur...

Page 51: ...uthorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclu...

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Page 56: ...ZANUSSI 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 1DZ TELEPHONE 0870 5 727727 http www zanussi co uk Part Number 311587506 55 Electrolux plc 2002 ...

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