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ZCG 7551 / 7550

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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Page 2: ...omething is wrong 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 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 In tro d u c tio n For your safety This appliance is not inte...

Page 3: ...ic timer 23 Slow cooking 27 Care and cleaning 29 Installing the appliance 36 General information 38 What is wrong and why 40 Servicing 42 Installation Instructions 44 Technical Data 45 Safety requirements ventilation 46 Location of appliance 47 Installation 48 Testing 50 Guarantee Conditions 53 Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 3 Contents Page ...

Page 4: ...ng a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off Make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 4 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 dangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid was closed Always use the control knob to turn off a burner Do...

Page 5: ...as may cause the flame to spread from the grill cavity Top oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the 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 ov...

Page 6: ...s a power cut you cannot use the main oven You can use the top 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 in General Information Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 6 For your safety When you a...

Page 7: ...first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance Heat control The grill control has two heat settings The control 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 se...

Page 8: ...top oven When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and store the pan on the shelf in the grill Turn the grill burner off before you store the pan Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using the main oven You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the main oven Preheating You don t usually need to preheat the grill You may wish to preheat it fo...

Page 9: ...s the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards and towards the right to remove from the bracket Ensure your hand is protected when removing the grill pan handle as the grill element can become very hot ALWAYS REMOVE THE GRILL PAN HANDLE DURING COOKING To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locat...

Page 10: ...Ensure the handle is correctly located It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling 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 the grill pan Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your loc...

Page 11: ...etween 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 pan which you should use on any burner ...

Page 12: ...atches fire 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 7 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 close...

Page 13: ...rfill 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 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 13 The hotplate ...

Page 14: ...e cooking time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or top 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 top oven to reheat food you should preheat the oven to gas...

Page 15: ...he 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 you should use in the top oven should not measure any bigger than 310mm x 230mm 12 x 9 Place the longest side parallel with the door Place single dishes on th...

Page 16: ...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 food...

Page 17: ...shes 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 20 mins 25 mins per kg 1l...

Page 18: ...hly 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 Rich fruit 180mm 7 205mm 8 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 205mm 8 2 2 2 4 5 7 4 4 4 4 4 4...

Page 19: ...ce on baking tray Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Yeast mixtures Bread 0 45kg 1lb loaves 0 90kg 2lb 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 open pan ...

Page 20: ...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 20 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 and V...

Page 21: ...id allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas cake 8 Rich fruit 180mm 7 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria sandwich 180mm 7 2 2 4 5 7 4 Shelf on base 2 2 2 3 4 hours 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 30 40 mins 15 25...

Page 22: ...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 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 Oven cooking chart 22 ...

Page 23: ...he setting knob in either direction Turn the selector knob back to Manual To use the Timer Turn the selector knob to Timer 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 during the time Our diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes If you change your mind and want to cancel the time you have set simply turn the set...

Page 24: ... 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 the controls for automatic use This is very easy All you have to do is work through the steps below The clock will work out the rest for itself 1 Is the electricity supply on 2 Is the clock showing the correct time To adjust turn the selector knob to Manual ...

Page 25: ...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 and it will turn the oven off at the end Once the automatic sequence is finished there will be an alarm to remind you that you ...

Page 26: ...hich 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 oven ...

Page 27: ... 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 thermomete...

Page 28: ...e the 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 it at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation Adjust at the end of the cooking...

Page 29: ...arts of your appliance for cleaning do not plunge them into water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of the parts Cleaning the handles and control knobs Do not remove the control knobs from the appliance as damage may occur It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water and a soft cloth is used for cleaning the door handles and control knobs ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS M...

Page 30: ...wns in this way they will stay reasonably clean However the surface will dull with time Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan supports Clean the pan supports regularly to remove the marks using a mild abrasive like Cif with a soft scourer For more stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad such as Brillo After cleaning the appliance parts dry them thoroughly before you...

Page 31: ...ng mild 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 ...

Page 32: ...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 32 Z C ...

Page 33: ...cleaning cycle every 2 3 weeks To carry out a cleaning cycle 1 Remove the oven shelves 2 Set the oven to mark 5 for at least 30 minutes 3 Turn 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 ma...

Page 34: ...ain 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 34 Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 Care and cleanin...

Page 35: ...t the top of the door glass towards you Lift 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 gently placing the locators...

Page 36: ...safety The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes 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...

Page 37: ...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 read 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 Width Depth 898m...

Page 38: ... 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 house ...

Page 39: ...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 bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover l Replace the oven shelves l Plug the appliance back into the electricity supply T...

Page 40: ... a rating higher than 3 amps Do not carry out other electrical work Unplug the appliance and tell your installer If the appliance will not light because there is an 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 ...

Page 41: ...en light will not work Check l If the light does not work you probably need to replace the bulb l Check there is 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 a...

Page 42: ...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 42 Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 Servicing In guarantee customers should ensure that the c...

Page 43: ... this number may 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 43 Z C G 7 5 5 1 7 5 5 0 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent qualified person Do not try t...

Page 44: ...g Plate on top rear of panel For your safety Where applicable Natural 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 ...

Page 45: ...rear 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 176g h Injector Marking 121 78 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input...

Page 46: ... 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 air vent of 100 cm is required for room volumes between 5m and 10m an air vent of 50cm is required If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside no air vent is required For room volumes that exceed 11m no air vent is required ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...ted and is available from your supplier see Important Safety Requirements 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 277mm 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...

Page 49: ...HED 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 tota...

Page 50: ...burner off injector whilst 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 37mbar for use ...

Page 51: ...r which is the F S D by pass rate 4 When the F S D phial has heated up it opens the F S D valve which allows the main gas supply to the oven burner 5 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 6 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 7 Turn off the control and check that the oven f...

Page 52: ...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 Turn o...

Page 53: ...rised 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 Exclusion...

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