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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE 

 
 
 
 
THE CONTROL PANEL 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
A  

-  Main Oven Function Selector 

 
 

 

Fan Oven   

 

  Oven 

Light 

 

Defrost  

 
 
 

B

 

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Main Oven Indicator Neon

 

C

 

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Main Oven Temperature Control

 

D

 

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Electronic Timer

 

E

 

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Top Oven/Grill Function Selector

 

F

 

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Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon

 

G

 

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Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ZDF290XC

Page 1: ...BUILT IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN AND GRILL ZDF 290XC INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

Page 2: ...ch may melt in or on the oven Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when grilling as it will become hot Always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling Always support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken t...

Page 3: ...e Fitted 17 Hints And Tips 17 Oven Cooking Chart 18 Roasting Chart 19 Defrost Feature 20 Using Defrost Feature 20 Things To Note 20 Hints And Tips 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Cleaning Materials 21 Cleaning The Outside Of The Appliance 21 Removing And Replacing Wirework Runners 21 Cleaning Inside The Ovens 22 Cleaning The Door s 22 Cleaning The Grill And Oven Furniture 24 Replacing An Oven Light Bulb 2...

Page 4: ...4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ELECTRIC BUILT IN DOUBLE OVEN Main Oven Control Panel Electronic Timer Top Oven Grill ...

Page 5: ...ain Oven Function Selector Fan Oven Oven Light Defrost B Main Oven Indicator Neon C Main Oven Temperature Control D Electronic Timer E Top Oven Grill Function Selector F Top Oven Grill Indicator Neon G Top Oven Grill Temperature Control 12 00 B A D C F E G ...

Page 6: ...ted with telescopic runners in the grill and main oven To fit the shelf into the telescopic runner 1 Ensure the telescopic runners are pushed back into the oven cavity before fitting the shelf 2 Holding the front edge of the shelf with both hands place the rear shelf forms over the telescopic runners 3 Slide the shelf into position lifting slightly at the front so that the shelf locates into the r...

Page 7: ...uring use to show that the setting is being maintained If the neon does not operate as the instructions indicate the controls have been incorrectly set Return all controls to zero and reset following the instructions for the required setting CONDENSATION AND STEAM When food is heated it produces steam similar to a boiling kettle The vents allow some of this steam to escape However always stand bac...

Page 8: ... should be pressed separately 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 is illuminated the display reads 0 00 as Fig 3 To set the correct time duration depress the increase control ...

Page 9: ...e required length of cooking time is displayed e g 2 hrs 15 mins as Fig 7 If necessary depress the decrease control until the correct time interval is achieved The maximum cooking time is 10 hours iv Release the buttons The Cook Time indicator will be illuminated Remember this must be completed within 5 seconds of first pressing the Selector Control button v To set the End Time Press the Selector ...

Page 10: ...il the display reads 0 00 as Fig 12 ii Release the buttons The Cook Time indicator neon will flash and after 5 seconds return to the time of day iii Turn off the oven controls 5 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 ...

Page 11: ...gs turn the temperature control knob so that 110 C or 150 C on the panel lines up with the off dot on the panel 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 Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident as the grill cleans itself USING THE TELESCOPIC RUNNERS where f...

Page 12: ...d to food during cooking HINTS AND TIPS Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food Position the food close to the element for faster cooking and further away for more gentle cooking Food should be thoroughly dried bef...

Page 13: ...ns in total Bacon Rashers 5 6 Beefburgers 10 15 Chicken Joints 30 40 Chops Lamb 15 20 Pork 20 30 Fish Whole Trout Mackerel 15 25 Fillets Plaice Cod 10 15 Kebabs 20 30 Kidneys Lamb Pig 8 12 Liver Lamb Pig 10 20 Sausages 20 30 Steaks Rare 6 12 Medium 12 16 Well Done 14 20 Toasted Sandwiches Adjust grill setting and grill pan grid to suit different thicknesses of food 3 4 The times quoted above are g...

Page 14: ...NOTE The oven light will illuminate 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 Do not place dishes tins or baking 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 uppermost ...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...AKING The fan oven cooks evenly on all shelf levels especially useful when batch baking USING THE MAIN OVEN Turn the main oven function selector to fan oven Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will illuminate The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The oven fan will operate ...

Page 17: ... switching the oven ON Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven place dishes centrally 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...

Page 18: ...160 2 3h Chicken but ensure 180 190 1 180 190 1 1 h Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer s instructions Fish 170 190 1 170 190 20 30 Fish Pie Potato Topped that oven 190 200 1 190 200 20 25 Fruit Pies Crumbles 190 200 1 190 200 40 50 Milk Puddings 130 140 1 140 150 1 2h Pasta Lasagne etc shelves are 190 200 1 170 180 40 45 Pastry Choux 190 200 1 180 190 30 35 Eclairs Profiteroles 170 180 1 170 18...

Page 19: ... to 3 kg 7lb then 10 minutes per kg 1lb over 3 kg 7lb Duck 160 180 C 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 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 20: ...ooler days It is preferable to thaw fish meat and poultry 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...

Page 21: ...anel doors and handles using a soft cloth and hot soapy water To prevent streaking finish with a soft cloth Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoided as they may dull the surface finish Any spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped off immediately Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the panel as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard REMO...

Page 22: ...ccur in time This DOES NOT affect the Stayclean properties in any way Use minimal if any extra oil or fat when roasting meat potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and soilage 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 cooki...

Page 23: ...lass cleaning spray may be applied and the glass polished with a soft cloth Ensure that all parts are thoroughly dry before attempting to replace the outer door glass If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering Please contact your local Service Force Centre who will be pleased to ad...

Page 24: ...crewdriver to carefully lever off the cover taking care not to damage the oven cavity 4 Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left 5 Fit a new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover 6 Refit the wirework runners and replace the oven shelves 7 Restore the electricity supply and reset the time of day REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB TOP OVEN The type of bulb required is a 300 C 25 watt small Edison S...

Page 25: ...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 Leave the grill door open and allow the grill to cool After a couple of hours check that the grill works as normal The timer does not work Check that the instructions for the operation of the timer are being closely followed The indicator neons are not w...

Page 26: ...elephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below Zanussi Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic ...

Page 27: ...ts incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee mov...

Page 28: ...Wattage 5 0 5 5kW Height 897 mm Width 592 mm Depth 563 mm excluding handles and knobs Weight 55kg This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC Energy Label Directive 2002 40 EC ...

Page 29: ...d dimensions as shown Fig 3 If your cabinet interior dimension is between 565 570mm the oven may still be fitted However a minor modification to the cabinet will be required to reduce the aperture size down to 560 565 mm to allow the product to be securely screwed into the cabinet The dimensions given provide adequate air circulation around the unit within the cabinet ensuring compliance with BS E...

Page 30: ...int See Fig 2 NOTE It is good practice to Fit an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker to your house wiring Wire your appliance to the latest IEE regulations PREPARING CABINET FOR FITTING OF OVEN Make sure that the cabinet is the correct size for the appliance to be fitted Ref Fig 3 If the size is between 565 570mm then the cabinet should be modified so that at the screw fixing points the recommended dime...

Page 31: ...31 RECOMMENDED CABINET DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES Fig 3 Built In Installation Cross section through cabinet showing oven positioned ...

Page 32: ...er is given these operating instructions Important Switch off at the mains miniature circuit breaker and if appropriate remove fuse before commencing any electrical work TO REMOVE COVER OF MAINS TERMINAL From the rear of the appliance remove mains input terminal cover to gain access to terminal block First remove retaining screw with pozidrive screwdriver See Fig 4 Prise cover loose using screwdri...

Page 33: ... each one in turn Clamp the mains cable securely ensuring 5mm of the outer insulation is inside the terminal block and that the wires are not taught but not so slack as to cause any fouling See Fig 7 Place fuse miniature circuit breaker in circuit and switch on at mains CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Correct electrical connection can be confirmed when switching on the appliance as the timer will ...

Page 34: ...either side of the appliance b Tilt the appliance so that your hands can support the underside of the appliance c Keeping your back straight raise the appliance to the correct height by straightening at the knees d Rest the rear underside of the appliance on the cabinet floor while your hands support the front e The appliance can be pushed fully into the cabinet Take care to avoid fouling the main...

Page 35: ...NOTES 35 ...

Page 36: ...ter models and specifications without prior notice This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed ZANUSSI MAJOR APPLIANCES ADDINGTON WAY LUTON BEDFORDSHIRE LU4 9QQ TELEPHONE 0870 5 727727 www zanussi co uk Part Number 311768400 ...

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