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The Control Panel

Fan Oven

Conventional Oven

Zoned Oven

Defrost

Oven Clean

Thermal Grilling

Oven Light

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN

Electronic Timer

Dual Grill Control

Grill Indicator Neon

Main Oven Temperature Control

Main Oven Indicator Neon

Top Oven Temperature Control

Top Oven Indicator Neon

Multifunction Selector

Selector Indicator Neon

Summary of Contents for ZHM 868

Page 1: ...BUILT IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN AND GRILL ZHM 868 INSTRUCTIONBOOKLET ...

Page 2: ... up of steam or heat to release Stand clear when opening the drop down oven doors Support the doors using the handles until fully open Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven They may explode if they are heated Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use Do not stand on the cooker or on the open oven doors Do not hang towels dishcloths or clothes from the coo...

Page 3: ...ven 26 Uses of the Zoned Oven 26 How To Use the Zoned Oven 26 Things to Note 26 Hints and Tips 27 Multifunction Oven Cooking Chart 28 Defrost Feature 29 Uses of Defrost Feature 29 How To Defrost 29 Things to Note 29 Hints and Tips 29 Thermal Grilling 31 Uses of Thermal Grilling 31 How To Thermal Grill 31 Things to Note 32 Hints and Tips 32 Thermal Grilling Chart 34 Care and Cleaning 35 Cleaning Ma...

Page 4: ...o Note 49 Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven 50 How to Finish Unpacking 51 Making the Electrical Connections 52 To Remove Cover of Mains Terminal 52 Connecting to the Mains Terminal 53 Checking Electrical Connections 54 Connecting to a Hob or Cooker Point 54 Fitting Between Cabinets 55 Rating Plate Reference Back cover 4 ...

Page 5: ...use of its size The Multifunction main oven is the larger of the two ovens It comprises of a number of different cooking functions and an oven clean feature The Multifunction oven can be automatically controlled by the electronic timer 5 WARNING THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED DESCRIPTION OF THE COOKER Top Oven Dual Grill Electronic Timer Control Knob Control Panel Multifunction Main Oven ...

Page 6: ...lean Thermal Grilling Oven Light 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Electronic Timer Dual Grill Control Grill Indicator Neon Main Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Indicator Neon Top Oven Temperature Control Top Oven Indicator Neon Multifunction Selector Selector Indicator Neon ...

Page 7: ... NEONS These lights indicate whether the ovens or grill are switched on When the grill or ovens are switched on the neon illuminates In the case of the ovens the top and main oven neons also indicate when the set temperature has been reached They will cycle on and off during use to show that the temperature is being maintained The grill neon does not turn on and off when the grill is in use The ma...

Page 8: ...ircuit breaker The rating of the cooker is given on the rating plate PREPARING TO USE YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 15 minutes at 220 C to burn off any residue from their surfaces The procedure should be repeated with the grill for approximately 5 10 minutes During this period an odour may be emitted it is therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation CONDENSA...

Page 9: ...e on the effect of different materials and finishes of bakeware is given in Hints and Tips in the appropriate oven section THE TRIVET When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy The trivet also prevents splashes of fat from soiling the oven interior Note The meat tin should not be placed on ...

Page 10: ...an 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 trivet 1 meat tin 2 shelves for main oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking 10 Scuffing of the Stayclean sides and back panel by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit These marks will disappear after the oven has been used for the first time ...

Page 11: ...AY 1 Press buttons and together Release the buttons 2 Within 5 seconds press the button until the time of day shows in the display The cookpot symbol will be showing THE MINUTE MINDER 1 Press and release the button 2 Within 5 seconds press the button until the display shows the time you want Our diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display W...

Page 12: ...how in the display Our diagram shows the cooking time set for 2 hours 30 minutes After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display 4 To set the time you want the food to be cooked by press and release the button This will show you the earliest possible stop time If this is different to the time you want the food to be cooked by press the button within 5 seconds until the correct stop time s...

Page 13: ...isplay and the oven will switch on again 2 Turn the oven control and multifunction selector off TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY This is useful if you want to begin cooking immediately but have the Main oven switch off whilst you are out 1 Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day 2 Place food in the oven 3 Set the length of time you want the food to cook for Press and release the but...

Page 14: ...ktime the oven will switch off the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash 5 To cancel and return to manual operation press buttons and together 6 Turn off the oven temperature control and Multifunction selector 14 ...

Page 15: ... THINGS TO NOTE The cooling fan for the controls will operate as soon as the grill control is turned For more information on the operation of the cooling fan turn to page 7 The outer section of the grill element may appear to glow brighter than the inner section This is quite normal The grill indicator neon will illuminate You can use the grill pan on the shelf in positions 3 and 5 only If you use...

Page 16: ...helf To check the progress of the food being grilled the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking HINTS AND TIPS Most foods should be placed on the grilling grid in the grill pan This allows maximum circulation of air by raising the food out of fats and juices Foods such as fish liver and kidneys may be placed directly on the trivet in the grill pan if preferred ...

Page 17: ...g to minimise splashing Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats The food should be turned over during cooking as required The grill door must be left open when grilling For convenience the grill door can be left ajar Preheat the grill on...

Page 18: ...Lamb Pork Fish Whole Trout Herring Fillets Plaice Cod Kebabs Kidneys Lamb Pig Liver Lamb Pig Sausages Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Browning e g au gratin lasagne shepherd s pie 3 5 each side 6 10 each side 15 20 each side 7 10 each side 10 15 each side 8 12 each side 4 6 each side 10 15 each side 4 6 each side 8 10 each side 5 10 each side 10 15 turn as required 3 6 each side 6 8 each side 7 10 ea...

Page 19: ...ven has reached the desired temperature and then go out It will turn on and off periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained The cooling fan for the controls will operate after a time See page 7 for more information on the operation of the cooling fan The top oven works independently of the main oven and is not controlled by the multifunction selector TO FIT THE TOP...

Page 20: ...ced centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray or dish to allow for maximum circulation Where a larger quantity of food is to be cooked we recommend you use the main oven Place dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes will affect the de...

Page 21: ...rtbread Baked Custard Casseroles Beef Lamb Chicken Convenience Foods Fish Fish Pie potato topped Fruit Pies Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta Lasagne etc Pastry Choux eclairs profiteroles Flaky Puff pies Shortcrust Mince pies Meat pies Quiche Tarts Flans Roast Meat Poultry Scones Shepherds Pie Soufflés Vegetables Baked Jacket Potatoes Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Puddings large individual 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3...

Page 22: ...a guide reduce temperatures by 20 C 25 C for your own recipes BATCH BAKING The fan oven cooks evenly on all shelf levels especially useful when batch baking HOW TO USE THE FAN OVEN 1 Turn the Selector to Fan Oven 2 Turn the oven temperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will come on when the Selector is set The oven fan will operate continually during cooking The co...

Page 23: ...t to circulate freely for the best cooking results It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary The use of excessively high temperatures can cause uneven browning It may be necessary to reduce temperatures slightly Refer to the recommendations given in the oven cooki...

Page 24: ...ven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out It will turn on and off showing that the oven temperature is being maintained The Selector indicator neon will glow throughout cooking The internal oven light operates when the Selector is set If an automatic cooking programme is set the oven light will come on when the cook time begins The cooling fan ...

Page 25: ...iny aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure even browning Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to prevent spillage onto the base of the oven and make cleaning easier For faster preheating use the fan oven function to preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon goes out then switch the selecto...

Page 26: ...emperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out It will then turn on and off showing that the oven temperature is being maintained The Selector neon will glow throughout cooking The cooling fan for the controls will operate when the Selector is turned It may run on after the controls...

Page 27: ...r browning Covering the food will also reduce fat splashing onto the oven interior and help to keep the oven clean Uncover food for the last 15 30 minutes of cooking time to allow the food to brown Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelves and that there is sufficient room around the dishes to allow for maximum air circulation The use of enamelware or dark heavy or non stick utensils wil...

Page 28: ... 9 2 12 2 12 4 11 4 11 7 7 7 4 11 4 11 4 11 7 7 7 7 Any 7 7 4 11 7 7 4 11 7 4 11 4 11 7 4 2 12 7 7 7 7 10 10 160 190 210 220 210 220 160 170 160 170 160 170 140 150 140 150 130 140 140 150 90 100 170 180 140 150 140 150 140 150 160 180 Refer to Packaging 150 170 190 200 180 190 130 140 180 190 160 170 210 220 170 180 210 220 180 190 160 180 200 210 190 200 170 180 190 200 200 210 210 220 210 220 7...

Page 29: ...position THINGS TO NOTE The oven fan and internal oven light will operate The Selector indicator neon only will illuminate HINTS AND TIPS Place the frozen food in a single layer where possible and turn it over half way through the defrosting process The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by room temperature On warm days defrosting will be faster than on cooler days It is preferable to thaw f...

Page 30: ...d poultry must be thawed thoroughly before cooking Always cook thoroughly immediately after thawing DO NOT leave food at room temperature once it is defrosted Cook raw food immediately or store cooked food in the fridge Care must always be taken when handling foods in the home Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and cross contamination when defrosting preparin...

Page 31: ...al grilling function COOKING TIMES Cooking is more gentle therefore food generally takes a little longer to cook when thermal grilling compared with conventional grilling One of the advantages is that larger quantities can be cooked at the same time A general guide to cooking times is given on page 34 but these times may vary slightly depending on the thickness and quantity of food being cooked HO...

Page 32: ...ooled See page 7 for more details on the operation of the cooling fan HINTS AND TIPS Prepare foods in the same way as for conventional grilling Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or butter to keep them moist during cooking Most food should be placed on the grill pan grid in the high position in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air around the food Foods such as fish li...

Page 33: ...sary Ensure that ready prepared or cooked chilled dishes e g shepherds pie moussaka lasagne etc are piping hot throughout before serving A temperature range of 140 220 C and shelf positions 9 and 10 are suitable for most foods Be prepared to make suitable adjustments during cooking to suit individual requirements If thermal grilling on more than one level it may be necessary to interchange the foo...

Page 34: ...oints Chops Lamb Pork Fish Whole Trout Mackerel Fillets Plaice Cod Kebabs Kidneys Lamb Pig Liver Lamb Pig Sausages Steaks Medium Well Done Heating through and browning eg au gratin lasagne Shepherds pie 9 9 8 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 200 190 160 170 170 170 170 170 180 190 190 220 220 170 10 12 10 15 30 40 20 30 20 30 10 20 10 20 20 30 20 30 10 15 10 15 8 10 each side 10 15 each side 20 depends o...

Page 35: ...ning materials or scourers on the outside of the cooker as some of the finishes are painted and damage may occur Regularly wipe over the control panel and oven doors using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little liquid detergent has been added 35 CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning the cooker always allow the cooling fan for the controls to cool the cooker down before switching o...

Page 36: ...d inner glass using hot soapy water or Hob Brite Should the inner face of the outer door glass be heavily soiled it is recommended that soapy water with a high concentration of soap is used To prevent streaking a glass cleaning spray may be applied and the glass polished with a soft cloth Ensure that all parts are well rinsed and thoroughly dry before attempting to replace the outer door glass 36 ...

Page 37: ...re closing the oven door TO CLEAN THE INNER GLASS DOOR The inner glass door is not removable Clean using hot soapy water or Hob Brite and a soft cloth DO NOT use abrasives as they may damage the glass or seal CLEANING THE MAIN OVEN The main oven top sides and back panel are coated with a Stayclean finish The Stayclean areas in the main oven should not be cleaned manually See Oven Clean Feature on ...

Page 38: ...am cleaner and a sponge scourer If heavily soiled aerosol oven cleaners may be used following the instructions given above for cleaning the grill top oven compartment 5 Gently push the grill element back into place 6 Fit the screw to hold the element in place and tighten firmly 7 Replace the wirework side runners TO REMOVE THE WIREWORK RUNNERS The wirework runners in both ovens can be removed for ...

Page 39: ...water if heavily soiled they will then clean more easily If the shelves are heavily soiled a soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used The grill pan meat tin and trivet can be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad All items of grill and oven furniture are dishwasher safe with the exception of the grill pan handle 39 ...

Page 40: ...o 220 C and allow the oven to run for an hour or so THINGS TO NOTE The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out It will then turn on and off showing that the oven temperature is being maintained The Selector indicator neon will glow throughout the oven cleaning cycle The internal oven light will come on when the selector is set The cooli...

Page 41: ...e tender 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 the 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 condensat...

Page 42: ...ons on how to remove the wirework runners are given on page 38 3 Pull the glass bulb cover towards you and then pull it off If necessary use a screwdriver 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 th...

Page 43: ...trol has been turned it will override the grill Ensure that the grill door is open when grilling Leave the grill door open and allow the grill to cool After a couple of hours check that the grill works as normal Ensure the cooling fan is running when the grill is on If the cooling fan fails the grill will turn on and off Contact your nearest Service Centre The timer does not work Check that the in...

Page 44: ... bakeware are not vibrating in contact with the oven back panel The oven temperature is too high or low Check that the recommended temperatures and shelf positions are being used See pages 21 and 28 Be prepared to adjust up or down by 10 C to achieve the results you want 44 ...

Page 45: ...rred 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 moves with...

Page 46: ... regarding Service can be found in the Customer Care Booklet supplied with the Cooker Please note that all enquiries concerning service and the purchase of spare parts should be addressed to your local Zanussi Service Force Centre CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi cooker or further information on Zanussi products you are invited to contact our Customer Care Dep...

Page 47: ...5kW Fan Motor 0 03kW Oven Light 0 05kW Wattage 5 3 5 8kW Height 720 mm Width 593 mm Depth 585 mm excluding handles and knobs Cannot be used at the same time as the grill element 47 TECHNICAL DETAILS This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC ...

Page 48: ...p oven door and looking below the oven door seal Do not alter the electrical circuitry of this cooker CHOICE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The cooker should be operated using at least 6mm twin core and earth PVC insulated multicore cable Please choose from the most appropriate after reading the descriptions By connecting the cooker to a cooker point having a double pole isolating switch providing at le...

Page 49: ...ith BS EN60 335 This appliance must not be installed on a wooden base board Enquiries regarding the installation of the cooker point if required should be made to your Regional Electricity Company to ensure compliance with their regulations The cooker point should be within 2m of the cooker to make it accessible to switch off the cooker in case of an emergency To protect the hands wear gloves when...

Page 50: ... modified so that the recommended dimension of at least 600 605mm is maintained The adjacent cabinets must be stable and firmly secured to the wall or floor If necessary make arrangements to ensure the work surface below which the oven will rest is level Drill two pilot screw holes into the sides of the adjacent cabinets in the positions indicated by Fig 5 Fit the appliance mounting brackets using...

Page 51: ...TO FINISH UNPACKING Place packed cooker next to the space in which it will be installed See Fig 8 Remove the cooker packing except for bottom tray which should be left in position until the cooker is ready to be fitted into its cabinet Ensure the owner is given these operating instructions 51 Important Switch off at mains miniature circuit breaker and if appropriate remove fuse before commencing a...

Page 52: ... to terminal block First remove retaining screw with pozidrive screwdriver See Fig 9 Prise cover loose using screwdriver in position 1 then lever off with screwdriver in position 2 at either side See Fig 10 Lift cover and remove screw from cable clamp See Fig 11 52 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 ...

Page 53: ...Where uninsulated Earth wires are used ensure they are suitably sheathed to leave 10mm bare wire to fit into the terminal Clamp bare wires into the relevant terminal and check they are held by tugging 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 12...

Page 54: ...R POINT Either follow in general terms the instructions for connecting to the terminal block or refer to the hob suppliers installation instructions NOTE HOUSE CIRCUIT Earth leakage continuity tests must be carried out before the cooker is connected to the mains supply and re checked after fitting 54 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Feed the cable through the cabinet and arrange to route the cable away f...

Page 55: ... cooker can be pushed fully into the space Take care to avoid fouling the mains lead Ensure the cooker is central and level When the cooker is fully housed screw the stability screws supplied with the cooker into the underside of the worksurface in the positions indicated see Fig 14 taking care not to distort the trim It is advisable to turn each screw alternately to avoid damaging the trim Place ...

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Page 60: ...and development we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice This handbook is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed PART NO 311462902 1998 Zanussi Zanussi House Hambridge Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 5EP Telephone 01635 521313 ...

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