Zanussi ZKC6040 manual

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    Model ZKC6040 User Manual Cooker[...]

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    2 The followin g symbo ls are used in th is user manu al: W ARNING! Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. IMPORT ANT! General information and tips Environmental information Contents Important safety instructions 3 Product description 5 Controls and their functions 5 Before firs[...]

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    3 Important safety instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings please contact customer care. Installa tion • The appliance must be install[...]

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    4 • Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local service force centre. • During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. • Ensure that all vent[...]

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    5 Product descripti on Control panel T op oven / Grill Main oven Control s and t heir functions 1 Hob controls Hob controls Main oven temperature control T op oven / Grill control Electronic timer T op oven / Grill indicator neon Main oven indicator neon[...]

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    6 Before usi ng t he ap pliance Rating plate • This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon o pening the door. Alternativel y the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some m odels (where applicab le). • The appliance must be pr otected b y a suitably rated fuse or circ uit breaker. • The rati[...]

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    7 Grill and oven f urniture • The following items of grill and oven furniture have 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 to p oven cooking) 2 straight shelves ([...]

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    8 The electronic timer This oven has a 24-hour clo ck. In the event of an interuption of t he electri city supply, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the main oven. To set the time of day When the electricity is first switched on, the display will show 12.00 and the time indicator neon will flash. + Press the increase buttons until[...]

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    9 If necessary press the decrease button to achieve the correct time interval. IMPORT ANT! This must be completed within 5 seconds of first pressing the selector control button During the operation of the countdown the remaining time period will show in the display At the end of the timed period a sound will be heard intermittently for up to 2 minu[...]

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    10 To set the timer to switch on and off aut omatically Ensure the electricity supply is sw itched on and that the correct time of day is displayed. Place food in oven. + To set the length of cooking time. Press the Selector Control button until the cook time indicator neon is illuminated. + Press the increase control until the required length of c[...]

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    11 Set the main oven control to the required temperature. To set the timer to switch off only Ensure the electricity supply is sw itched on and that the correct time of day is displayed. Place food in oven. + To set the length of cooking time. Press the Selector Control button until the cook time indicator neon is illuminated. + Press the increase [...]

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    12 To cancel an automatic pro gramme + Press the selector control button until the cook time indicator neon flashes. + Press the decrease button until 0.00 is shown in the display. The cook time indicator neon will continue to flash for a few seconds and then return to the time of day. Turn off the oven controls. To return the appliance to manual A[...]

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    13 The hob W ARNING! Do not use the applian ce if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or cr ack becomes visible, disconnect the applian ce immediately from the electr icity supply and contact your local service force centr e. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest number represents the coolest setting. Choose a settin[...]

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    14 • Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted saucepans. Tho se with uneven ba ses should not be used. • Never leave the hotp lates on when not cover ed with a saucepan. • Ensure that the hob and saucepan s are clean and dry before the star t of cooking. • Follow the clean ing instruct ions ver y closely to keep the hob looking like new.[...]

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    15 The gril l pa n a nd ha ndle The grill pan has a removable handle. Attach and remove as described below To attach. Press the button on the handle with the thumb and insert the lip into the widest part of the bracket. Slide the handle towards the left and release the button. To Remove. Press the button on the handle with the thumb and slide the h[...]

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    16 Hints a nd tips • Most foods should be p laced on the gr id in the grill pan to al low maximum circulati on of air to lift the food out of the fats a nd juice s. • Adjust the grid and grill pan runner posit ion to allow for differ ent thicknesse s of food. • Food should be thoroughl y dried be fore grillin g to minimise splashing. Brush le[...]

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    17 The top oven The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruitcakes, sweets and savoury flans or quiche. The top oven is also ideal for use as warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use the top oven when you want to warm plate[...]

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    18 Hints a nd tips • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. 1 2 2 3 • There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings e[...]

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    19 The main oven The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. The advantages of fan oven cooking are: Preheating The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating however, you may need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times.[...]

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    20 Thing s to not e • 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. • The oven fan will operate. • If an automatic programme has been set, the oven light will not come on until cook[...]

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    21 Oven cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OV EN FOOD COOKING TEMP ° C POS COOKING TEMP ° C APPRO X COOK TIME (m) Biscuits 180 - 190 3 170 - 190 10 - 20 Bread 200 - 220 1 200 - 220 25 - 30 Bread[...]

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    22 Oven coo kin g chart continu ed FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD COOKING TEMP ° C POS COOKING TEMP ° C APPRO X COOK TIME (m) Choux Pastry 190 - 200 3 180 - 190 30 - 35 Éclairs / Profiteroles 170 - 180 3 170 - 180 20 - 30 Flaky Pastry 210 - 220 3 210 - 220 25 - 40 Mince Pies 190 - 200 2 190 - 200 15 - 20 Pasta Lasagne etc. 190 - 200 2 170 - 180 40 - 45 [...]

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    23 Roasting chart Meat Temperature Cooking time Beef/ Beef boned 160 – 180 ° C 20-35 minutes pe r ½kg (1l b) and 20-35 minu tes over Mutton/Lamb 160 – 180 ° C 25-35 minutes pe r ½kg (1l b) and 25-35 minu tes over Pork/Veal/Ham 160 – 180 ° C 30-40 minutes pe r ½kg (1l b) and 30-40 minu tes over Chicken 160 – 180 ° C 20-25 minutes pe r[...]

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    24 Defrost This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. Using de frost Turn the main oven temperature control to the required s[...]

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    25 Main oven light It is possible to turn the light on in your main oven. Using main oven light Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting. Top oven light It is possible to turn the light on in your top oven. Using top ov e n li ght Turn the top oven temperature control to the required setting.[...]

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    26 Slow cook The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make c heaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low. Cover all fo[...]

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    27 Food preparat i on – slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry • Do not cook meat joints over 2.7kg (6lb). • Do not cook poultry over 2 kg (4lb 8oz). • Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above. • Cook stuffing separately. • Cook for at least six hours. • Only cook joints of pork if you can make sure, by using a meat thermometer,[...]

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    28 Care and cleaning W ARNING! Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down before switching off at the electricity supply. Cleaning materi als • Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. • Cleaners that contain bleach should not be used [...]

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    29 To rem ove burnt o n foodst uff • We strongly recommend the use of a Ceramic Hob Scraper (incorporating a single edge razor blade) to remove spillage on the hob, in particular sugar solutions, which if not removed can cause permanent damage. • Make sure the ceramic glass is cool. • Use a ceramic hob scraper with care at an angle of 30° to[...]

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    30 Cleanin g inside the gr ill and oven co mpartmen ts • The sides and back of the grill/second oven and main oven compartments are coated with a special Stay-clean coating. They should not be cleaned manually. • The vitreous enamel main oven base and grill compartment base can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the ma[...]

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    31 To remove the glass Open the oven door to gain access to the top of the oven door. Top Oven: • Carefully push the trim towards the oven and lift off. • Hold the door glass securely in place with one hand before sliding the glass out with the other hand. Main Oven: • Carefully push the trim towards the oven. • Hold the door glass securely[...]

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    32 Replac ing an ove n light bu lb • The type of bulb required is a 300° C 25 watt small Edison Screw. W ARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before replacing t he 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 [...]

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    33 Troubleshoot ing Please carry out the following che cks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. In-guarantee customer s should make sure that the checks have been mad e as the engineer will make a charge if t he fault is no[...]

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    34 PROBL EM POSSIB L E SOL UTIO N The oven light fails to illuminate. The oven light bulb may need replacing. If the Main Oven is set for automatic cooking the light will illuminate when the cook time begins. The oven fan is noisy. Check that the oven is level. Check that the shelves and bake ware are not vibrating in contact with the oven back pan[...]

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    35 Installation in structio ns W ARNING! This appliance must be earthed • If your appliance has been damaged in transit, contact your supplier immediately. Do not attempt to install it. • Your appliance left the factory fully packaged to protect it from damage. If it is delivered without packaging and damage has occurred, the manufacturer canno[...]

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    36 • We recommend you use a new length of 6mm 2 twin core earthed cable to ensure your safety. • Make connection by proceeding as follows: - L L N N N Note: Blanking plates not to be removed. Ensure that the links are fitted as shown • Pre-form wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into the mains terminal block. • Strip inner insul[...]

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    37 Technical data Voltage: 230-240 V olts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.5 - 10.3 kW Height: 900mm Width: 600mm Depth: (excluding handles and knobs) 600mm Weight 61.0kg This appliance complies with: E uropean Council Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC, Energy Label Directive 2002/40/EC Environment After installation p[...]

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    38 Guaran tee / Cu sto mer care Standa rd guarantee condi tions We, Electrolux, und ertake that i f withi n 12 months of the date of the purc hase this Electrol ux applianc e or any part ther eof is prove d to be defec tive by reason only of f aulty workmansh ip or materials, we w ill, at our option re pair or re place the sam e FREE OF CHARGE for [...]

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    39 Notes[...]

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    349143000 - 1 1/2006 Subject to change without notice www .electrolux.com www .zanussi-electrolux.co.uk 349143001 - 042007[...]