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1 ZOB 550 U ser Manual Built-in O ven[...]
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2 Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner o[...]
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3 Important Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 4 Description of the Oven ................................................................................................................. 6 Controls .............................................................[...]
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4 Important Safety Information These warnings are provided for the safety of the users and those living with them. So read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. This will allow you to obtain best performance, avoid improper actions, use the appliance in complete safety and also respect the environment. If you need assistance, co[...]
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5 People Safety · This oven is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the oven. · The oven gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled. · This appliance is not intended for use by chil- dren or other persons whose physical, sen- sory or mental capabilities or lack of experi-[...]
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6 Description of the Oven 1. Control Panel 2. Oven Function Control Knob 3. Electronic programmer 4. Thermostat Control Knob 5. Thermostat Control Light 6. Mains On Light 2 4 1 9 5 8 12 7 3 7. Air V ents for Cooling Fan 8. Grill 9. Oven light 10. T elescopic shelf supports 11 . Oven Fan 12. Rating plate Oven accessories 11 Anti-tip shelf (x 2) Gril[...]
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7 Controls Oven Function Control Knob 0 The oven is off. Oven light - The oven light will be on without any cooking function. Inner grill element only - It can be used for grilling small quantities. Full Grill - The full grill element will be on. Thermal Grilling - This function offers an alternative method of cooking food items, normally associate[...]
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8 Mains on Light The mains on light will come on when the oven function control knob is set. Thermostat Control Knob Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to select temperatures between 50°C and 250°C. Thermostat Control Light The thermostat control indicator will come on when the thermostat control knob is turned. The indicator will remain [...]
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9 Before the First Use T o open the oven door , always hold the handle in the centre. Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the oven, before using the oven. Before using for the first time, the oven should be heated up without food. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted. This is absolutely normal. It is caused by manufacturin[...]
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10 Electronic Programmer 4 5 1 23 6 7 8 1. Push button for selecting a function 2. Decreasing control button “ ” 3. Increasing control button “ ” 4. Display 5. “Cooking Duration” pilot lamp 6. “End of cooking” pilot lamp 7. “Minute minder” pilot lamp 8. “Time of day” pilot lamp The oven will only work if the time of day has [...]
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11 “Cooking Duration ” function This function allows the oven to automatically switch off at the end of a programmed cooking duration time. Place food in the oven, select a cooking function and adjust the cooking temperature. Press button repeatedly to select the “Cooking Duration” function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. Then[...]
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12 “End of cooking” function With this function, you can set the oven to switch off automatically when a programmed end of cooking time is over. Place food in the oven, select a cooking function and adjust the cooking temperature. Press button repeatedly to select the “End of cooking” function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. T[...]
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13 “Cooking duration” and “End of cooking time” combined The functions “Cooking duration” and “End of cooking time” can be used simultaneously to set the oven to switch on and off automatically at a later time. 1. With the “Cooking duration” function (carry out the cooking duration setting as described in the relevant chapter) s[...]
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14 How to switch off the display 1. Press two programmer push buttons simoultaneously and keep them pressed for about 5 seconds. The display will switch off. 2. T o switch on the display, press any button. The display can be switched off only if no other functions have been set. To cancel the minute minder: 1. Press button repeatedly to select the [...]
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15 Using the Oven The oven is supplied with an exclusive system which produces a natural circulation of air and the constant recycling of steam. This system makes it possible to cook in a steamy environment and keep the dishes soft inside and crusty outside. Moreover , the cooking time and energy consumption are reduced to a minimum. During cooking[...]
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16 Place the telescopic runner with the locking system on the chosen level as shown in the side pictures. The „stop elements“ at the extremities of the runner MUST face upwards. It is possible to buy telescopic runners separately . Make sure that both the telescopic runners are placed on parallel levels. Each level can be fitted with telescopic[...]
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17 Fan Cooking The air inside the oven is heated by the element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan circulates hot air to maintain an even temperature inside the oven. The advantage of cooking with this function is energy saving through: z Faster Preheating As the fan oven quickly reaches temperature, it is not usually necessary [...]
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18 Grilling - - Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air and to lift the food out of the fats and juices. Food such as fish, liver and kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if preferred. - Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish l[...]
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19 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. How to Use Defrosting The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air , at room temperature, inside the oven. This increases the speed of defrosting. However , pleas[...]
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20 If cooking meat directly on the oven shelf, insert the roasting pan in the shelf level below to catch the juices. Leave the joint to stand for at least 15 minutes, so that the meat juices do not run out. T o reduce the build up of smoke in the oven, it is recommended to pour a little water in the roasting pan. T o prevent condensation forming, a[...]
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21 Cooking Chart- Fan Cooking If you wish to cook more than one dish at the same time, we suggest that you change the cooking levels of your dishes during the last 5-10 minutes in order to obtain a more uniform colour of your dishes. (*) If you need to cook more than one dish at the same time, we recommend you to place them on the levels quoted bet[...]
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22 Cooking Chart- Grilling - Cooking times in the tables do not include pre-heating. We recommend to pre-heat the oven for about 10 minutes before cooking. The s e charts a r e intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the [...]
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23 Before cleaning always allow the cooling fan to cool the oven down before switching off at the electricity supply . This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine. The oven should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire, especially in the grill pan. Important: Before[...]
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24 As cooking produces oil, fats, splashes of food, etc., catalytic enamel destroys them. T o aid this process it is a good idea to run the oven for an hour or two per week, without food, to ensure continued good performance from the Catalytic liners. T o clean the oven cavity , proceed as follows: 1. remove the oven accessories, if present (e.g. p[...]
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25 T elescopic Shelf Supports and Catalytic Panels The shelf supports and the catalytic panels can be removed for easy cleaning. Make sure the appliance is completely cooled before carrying out this operation. The side rails with telescopic pull-out runners can be completely removed for cleaning. Proceed as follows: 1 ) remove the front screw while[...]
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26 Cleaning the oven door These instructions refer to the oven door as supplied by the manufacturer . If the oven door has been reversed on your request or due to the requirements of the installation, the use of right/left must also be transferred to the other side. We recommend you remove the inner door pane before cleaning. Please follow the inst[...]
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27 Once the inner pane has been removed, clean the door and the pane. Clean the glass pane with warm water only . Do not use rough cloths, scouring pads, steel wool, acids or abrasive products, so that the surfaces of the glass pane and the door are not damaged. After cleaning, re-insert the inner pane. The inner pane “D” must be arranged with [...]
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28 Replacing The Oven Light Disconnect the appliance If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply with the following specifications: - Electric power: 15 W/25 W , - Electric rate: 230 V (50 Hz), - Resistant to temperatures of 300°C, - Connection type: E14. These bulbs are available from your local Service Force Centre. T o replace the faulty b[...]
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29 If the oven is not working correctly , please carry out the following checks, before contacting your local Service Centre. IMPORT ANT : If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Something not Working SOLUTION [...]
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30 T echnical Data Heating element ratings Thermal Grilling 2,450 W Convection element 2,000 W Inner Grill element 1,650 W Double Grill element 2,450 W Oven Light 25 W Cooling Fan 25 W Convection Fan 25 W Total Rating 2,500 W Supply voltage (50 Hz) 230 V Dimensions of the recess Height under top m m 5 93 in column mm 580 Width m m 5 6 0 Depth mm 55[...]
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31 Electrical Connection The oven is designed to be connected to 230 V (50 Hz) electricity supply. The oven has an easily accessible terminal block which is marked as follows: Letter L - Live terminal Letter N - Neutral terminal or E-Earth terminal THIS OVEN MUST BE EARTHED The cable used to connect the oven to the electrical supply must comply to [...]
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32 Securing the Appliance to the Cabinet 1. Open the oven door . 2. Fasten the oven to the cabinet placing the four distance holders (letter A ) which fit exactly into the holes in the frame and then fit the four wood screws (letter B ) provided. Instructions for Building In Please ensure that when the oven is installed it is easily accessible for [...]
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33 Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi- Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for la[...]
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34 This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications: ?[...]
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