ZCG 7551 / 7550 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
n ZCG 7551/7550 c iot Introduction t This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The cooker complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this booklet with your safety in mind. Read the booklet thoroughly before you use the appliance.
Contents Contents ZCG 7551 /7550 Page Lighting the appliance 4 The grill 7 The hotplate 10 The ovens 13 Oven cooking chart - main oven 16 - second oven 19 The electronic timer 22 Slow cooking 26 Care and cleaning 28 Installing the appliance 35 General information 37 What is wrong and why? 39 Servicing 41 Installation Instructions 43 Technical Data 44 Safety requirements/ventilation 45 Location of appliance 46 Installation 47 Testing 49 Guarantee Conditions 52 3
Lighting the appliance ZCG 7551 /7550 Lighting the appliance The ignition system works by means of an electric spark system. Details about the plug are given in 'General Infornmation'. For your safety In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least 1 min. Hotplate To light 1 Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down.
Grill/second oven The grill and the second oven are operated by the same control so you cannot use them both at the same time. Grill To light: 1 Open the door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the right to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button. TOP OVEN/GRILL 3 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.
Lighting the appliance ZCG 7551 /7550 Main oven To light: 1 Set the time of day on the clock. 2 Open the oven door. 3 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. After a few seconds the oven will light automatically and the oven light will illuminate. There will only be small flames at first. MAIN OVEN MAIN OVEN 4 Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want. 5 Wait until the burner is showing large flames. 6 Close the oven door.
The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly. You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food. Prior to using the grill We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to burn off any residue from the surface.
The grill ZCG 7551 /7550 Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf (Position 2). Positions are counted from the top downwards. Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan. You can turn the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food. You can place some dishes straight on to the grill shelf. This is useful when you are browning the top of food such as cauliflower cheese. General The shelf in the grill/second oven is different from the shelves in the main oven.
The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. 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.
The hotplate ZCG 7551 /7550 The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner, turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure that the burner parts have been replaced correctly. Now light the burner in the usual way. Heat control The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. You can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings.
For your safety 1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. 2 Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. 3 Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. 4 Put pans on the centre of the burners. 5 Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally knocked. 6 Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do not cover the pan with a lid. Front Left Do not leave a pan unattended.
The hotplate ZCG 7551 /7550 Helpful hints 1 Keep flames under the base of the pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill 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.
The ovens Before you use the ovens you should wipe them out with a damp cloth. This will remove any dust. Heat zones Main oven - There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat zones when you are cooking foods that need different temperatures all at the same time.
The ovens ZCG 7551 /7550 Most second oven cooking should be carried out using the shelf provided in shelf position 2. However, when cooking a small joint or a deep cake you can use the shelf on the base of the second oven to allow enough air to Shelf on base circulate around the food. For safety the shelf will only pull out so far. If you want to remove a shelf completely, pull it forward as far as it will go, raise the front edge and lift it out.
Roasting For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing. It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes. If you use a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil, be prepared to allow an extra 10 - 15 minutes for each 1/2kg (1lb).
Oven cooking chart Oven cooking chart - Main oven 16 Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Beef 5 4 Rare: Medium: Well Done: 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Lamb 5 4 Medium: Well Done: 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. Pork and Veal 5 4 Medium: Well Done: 30 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 30 mins. 35 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 35 mins.
Shelf position Approximate cooking time Poultry: Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10lbs) Duck and duckling 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 or 5 4 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thoroughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them. The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven.
Oven cooking chart Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time 6 6 5 2 2 2&4 25 -35 mins. 25-35 mins. 15-25 mins. 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. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath, place on baking tray.
Oven cooking chart - Second oven These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. The recommended shelf positions give the best results. Put the dishes centrally on the shelf and turn food around during the cooking time. 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.
Oven cooking chart Gas Shelf Approximate mark position cooking time 5 Shelf on 20 mins. per ½kg (1lb) and 20 mins. Chicken Duck and duckling 5 base 25 mins. per ½kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Thaw frozen joints thoroughly 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 ½kg (1lb). Yorkshire pudding - individual 7 2 20-30 mins.
Food Puddings: Shelf position Approximate cooking time 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.
The electronic timer ZCG 7551 /7550 The electronic timer Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. Bell symbol Cookpot symbol In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure. Selector Setting knob If the oven is switched off on the wall, or there is a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the main oven.
Switch off the alarm by turning the selector knob to 'Clock'. Then turn to 'Manual' and the time of day will show in the display. Note: You can use the timer when an automatic sequence has been set, as long as you remember the following point. 1 Turn the selector knob to 'Auto' as soon as you have entered the timed period into the display. Automatic control Important: You can only use the automatic control for the main oven.
The electronic timer ZCG 7551 /7550 4 What time do you want the food to be cooked by? Turn the selector knob to 'Stop'. Turn the setting knob until the time the oven is to switch off shows in the display. The cookpot ( ) will go out. The 'Stop' must not be more than 23 hours 59 minutes from the time of day. For example if the time of day is 9.00 am the latest 'Stop' time will be 8.59 am the next day. 5 Set to automatic. Turn the selector knob to 'Auto'. 6 Turn on the oven control.
Hints and tips for automatic cooking 1 Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you are familiar with the timer operation. 2 If the oven has been used, allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking. 3 You should leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking starts. 4 Do not leave food to stand in the oven when it has finished cooking. You should remove it and if it is not going to be eaten at once, cool it quickly.
Slow cooking ZCG 7551 /7550 Slow cooking Please note: There is no slow cook on the second oven. The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn the oven down to a slow cook setting. This makes sure that the temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking.
Soups, casseroles and stews l l l l Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables l l l l l Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.
Care and cleaning ZCG 7551 /7550 Care and cleaning For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas appliance clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. But be careful as parts of the appliance will be hot. Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap except those recommended.
The hotplate Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive such as 'Cif'. Take care not to damage the spark electrodes. If the spark electrodes are damaged the burners will not light. You can remove the pan supports, burner caps and burner crowns to clean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes. If any food spills during cooking you can place the pan on another burner to finish cooking. Then you can remove the dirty parts and clean them before the spill 'burns on'.
Care and cleaning ZCG 7551 /7550 The grill Do not clean the grill burner itself. The burner is designed to be self cleaning. Cleaning the grill may cause the holes in the burner to become blocked preventing it from operating correctly. Please note that due to the nature of stainless steel the grill burner may tarnish through use over a period of time. This is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. Clean the area around the grill frequently using hot soapy water.
The ovens The sides and back of your ovens are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish. Do not overfill dishes or they will boil over. Do 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.
Care and cleaning ZCG 7551 /7550 Main Oven cleaning cycle You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the main oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should follow the cleaning cycle once a week. If you do very little roasting you will only need to follow the cleaning cycle every 2-3 weeks. To carry out a cleaning cycle: MAIN OVEN 1. Remove the oven shelves. MARK 5 2.
Top oven cleaning cycle To carry out a cleaning cycle: TOP OVEN/GRILL 1. Remove the oven shelf. 2. Set the oven to mark 5 for at least 30 minutes. MARK 5 TOP OVEN/GRILL 3. Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean. Some staining will remain. MARK 7 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.
Care and cleaning ZCG 7551 /7550 Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass You can remove the glass from the oven and grill doors if you need to. To remove the outer glass Note: For second oven door it is important not to open the door when the glass is removed because the door is lighter and it will spring shut. 1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door. Note: Open second oven door slightly to access screws.
Cleaning The Door Glass To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: Household detergents and bleaches Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads Chemical oven pads or aerosols Rust removers Bath/Sink stain removers 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.
Installation ZCG 7551 /7550 Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Check the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice. Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance. l l l l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
General information For your safety Do not block any of the appliance vents. Never line any part of the appliance with foil. Do not let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the appliance. Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it.
General information ZCG 7551 /7550 If the ignition system doesn't work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug. If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the appliance which must be put right. Do not use a fuse with a rating higher than 3 amps. Do not carry out other electrical work. Unplug the appliance and tell your installer.
What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l l l If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been placed correctly. If you cannot hear any sparking when you press the ignition button there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it.
What is wrong and why? ZCG 7551 /7550 Problem The ovens are not cooking evenly. Check l l l l l l Check that the appliance is installed properly and is level. Check that the main oven roof is pushed fully back into position. Check that you are using the recommended size baking trays. Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions. If you are cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking. Turn round all food in the second oven.
ZCG 7551 /7550 ci ni g Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
Servicing ZCG 7551 /7550 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or alter/modify the appliance yourself as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number at front. Rating Plate on top rear of panel. Please note that the handle , pan supports and lid may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. 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.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above hotplate Weight of appliance Minimum distance from rear wall Height 900mm (nominal) Width 554mm (nominal) Depth 600mm (to front of door panel) 2mm minimum clearance See important note 'Location of Appliance'. 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions). 62kg. 5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).
MAIN OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Thermostat By-Pass Marking SECOND OVEN Heat Input Injector Marking Dual Control By-pass Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189Btu/h) 108 69 L.P. Gas 2.4kW (172.4 g/h) 78 78 Natural Gas 2.4kW (8189 Btu/h) 108 Fixed Internal L. P. Gas 2.4kW (172.4g/h) 78 Fixed Internal GENERAL Ignition Spark Gap GAS CATEGORY H. T. Spark 3-4mm COUNTRIES OF DESTINATION CAT. I2H GB, IE CAT.
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE 787 787 This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance.
INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: If the appliance requires levelling or its height adjusting (from the hotplate to any working surface), the procedure below must be followed: 1.
4. CONNECTING TO GAS 50 100 450 700 850 Fig.3 250 This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less that R³/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. NOTE: ONLY LIQUID SEALANT'S TO BE USED WHEN INLET GAS PIPE IS FITTED TO RESET VALVE I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE.
If the wiring is extended or a completely new cable fitted a 3-pin 13 amp plug should be fitted. (See Fig.5). Connect the wires as follows: BROWN to the Live Terminal. BLUE to the Neutral Terminal. GREEN and YELLOW to the Earth Terminal.
10. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN CONTROLS TO SET THE TIME OF DAY (see Fig.6) 1. 1a. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the electricity supply and ensure that the thermostat is in the off position. Before setting timer read important note below. Rotate the left hand clock knob to 'Manual' and back to the 'Clock' position. Set the time of day by rotating the right hand knob. Note that it is a 24 hour clock. Rotate the left hand clock knob back to the 'Manual' position. Fig.
13. CHECKING THE SECOND OVEN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the second oven thermostat control knob anticlockwise to Mk8 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. When the oven burner lights up there should be a low gas rate at first to the oven burner which is the F.S.D. by-pass rate. When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it opens the F.S.D. valve and the main gas stream flows to the burner.
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSIELECTROLUX 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 labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
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