Zanussi VC19M Use & Care Manual
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1. 6 al ZANUSSI INSTRUCTION BOOK DEPT LIB MASTER COPY Instructions for the use and care of VC19M cooker BIG Contents Instructions for the owner Installation Technical data Care and use Using the oven Automatic timer ee wens Using the ceramic glass hob Cooking procedure Upkeep amp cleaning Instructions for the installer Installation Electrical connection What happens if something goes wrong page page page page page 10 page 13 page 14 page 15 ODO gt page 19 page 21 page 22 Caution Before you start operating the appliance be sure to remove the plastic films protecting the stainless steel or anodized aluminium parts Important As the grill heater is placed on the upper part of the oven the door should be left open during the grill cooking Instructions for the owner Installation It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation the adjustments etc be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL in accordance with existing rules and regulations The relevant instructions are to be found in the special chapter for the installer Warning During normal cooking the oven heats up considerably at the level of the glass window of the door and other adjacent parts That is why one should make sure that children do not touch the oven Important If other home appliances are connected to sockets that are very close to t2. is plugged in properly check that the socket switch and or the switch from the supply to the oven are ON replace the fuse in the plug when present with another of the appropriate rating and check that this plug has been wired up properly check that the socket when present is supplying power do this by plugging in another appliance that is known to be working properly check that the fuse in the fuse box is intact If after all these checks the oven still does not work send for your local Zanussi network service centre listed in the telephone directory If helps to jot down the name and address and telephone number in the space below 22 ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of the guarantee card We IAZ International UK Ltd undertake that if within twelve months 24 months for TV sets of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI 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 ANY 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 The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s
3. knobs A B and C you can carry out all required adjustments as described hereunder Knob A By turning this knob clockwise you can set the timer to the correct time or reset it after a power failure Knob B By turning this knob clockwise you can set the following functions on dial D Cooking duration 210 mins max Stopping the ringing bell position N Manual operation of the oven and or heat area position ly Knob C By depressing and turning this knob clockwise as well as anticlockwise you can set the cooking start time on dial E Attention When setting the timer to the correct time of the day make sure that both the electric clock and dial E actually show the same time Manual operation The oven and or heat area can also be operated manually Turn knob B clockwise until the symbol W coincides with the index of dial D Semi automatic operation 1st alternative Start cooking immediately through manual operation end of cooking through the timer Place the food to be cooked in the oven and or on the heat area Turn knob B clockwise and set the cooking duration on dial D Turn the thermostat knob and or the heat area knob respectively to the required temperature 2nd alterantive Cooking start through the timer End of cooking through manual operation Place the food to be cooked in the oven and or on the heat area Depress knob C and turn it clockwise until the cooking sta
4. operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network Service Centre or the Zanussi Authorised TV Service Dealer Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject or rental agreements Television receivers routine adjustment or poor reception resulting from a source outside of the receiver ZANUSSI 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS For a once only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee to 5 years All the conditions and exclusions of the Standard Guarantee apply Notes 1 Products supplied as seconds refurbished damaged or shop soiled are not eligible for Zanussi 5 year cover 2 The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so nullify the exclusions 3 The Engineer will need to check the details of your C
5. protect the aluminium parts of the control panel from chemical compounds contained in the products used to clean the enamelled parts When the operations described below are carried out the oven should first be unplugged or switched off from the electricity supply 15 Anti splash filter This filter protects the fan from fat splashes it should always be cleaned after roasting has taken place As it is stainless steel you can safely wash it in a dishwasher To remove the filter operate as follows Case A Press upwards the tag protruding from the filter Fig 9 and remove the filter from the bottom panel Case B Introduce your finger in the appropriate slot provided on the filter and press and pull the filter outwards Fig 9 remove the filter from the bottom panel 16 Removing the enamelled panels Slide out the bottom drip tray unscrew the fastening ring nuts of the side runners Fig 10 remove the runners and pull outwards the side panels sliding them out from their pins Fig 11 Extract the grill element by pulling it outwards and lastly the top panel Caution Before removing the back panel make sure the oven is disconnected from the electric supply and plug into the grill socket the appropriate safety cap Fig 12 To remove the back panel use a screwdriver Fig 13 Take this opportunity to clean
6. Turn the thermostat knob and or the heat area knob to the required temperature After this the oven and or heat area will automatically turn on at 17 00 hours and then off at 19 00 hours after completion of the cooking cycle Minute minder Turn knob B clockwise and set the selected time max 210 mins on dial D To turn off the buzzer turn knob B until the symbol coincides with the index of dial D Note There is no difference between automatic cooking and normal cooking inasmuch as the function of the automatic timer is to control the selected cooking time while you are absent or engaged in other activities Therefore completely automatic cooking is most suitable for foods or dishes that require no special care The cooking start time can be pre set up to a maximum of 12 hours in advance u Using the grill As with the oven the grill control see Fig 4 can be set to a number of different heat settings At MAX the thermostat controlling the heat does not operate and the element stays on continuously to give the highest heat possible Foods to be grilled are placed on the wire grid in the grill pan which can be curved either upwards or downwards to give the required distance from the element The pan is then put into the ninth runner position counting from the bottom of the oven upwards Important Because the grill is in the top of the oven the door must be left ajar when grilling This means that th
7. able feet are easily unit the hob is removable accessible after removing the dish Loosen the two screws fixing the hob warming drawer A Fig 18 ee this drawer proceed as Slide forward the hob B Fig 18 ollows Block the hob by means of the screws pull out the drawer to the limit stop in order to slide out completely the side runners shift the front rollers up to the buttonholes of the side runners lift up the drawer and slide out the front rollers pull out the drawer and shift the rear rollers up to the buttonholes of the side runners lift up the drawer and slide out the rear rollers To replace the drawer reverse the above procedure ooes Fig 18 20 Electrical connection The appliance is designed to operate on alternating current with a single phase voltage of 240V 50Hz The electric supply cable has to be connected to the terminal board placed under the cover on the back of the appliance The oven terminal board has the following markings L Live N Neutral The ground wire has to be green amp yellow coloured If you require a direct connection to the electric network mains it will be necessary to fit between the cooker and the mains an omnipole switch with a minimum aperture between contacts of 3 mm suitable to carry the required load and conforming to the ruling specifications The green amp yellow ground wire must not be interrupted by the switch The su
8. also the back side of the panel If you use the spray to clean the oven do not point it towards the fan or the thermostat sensor 17 Replacing the oven lightbulb Fig 14 Disconnect the appliance from the electric supply Unscrew the lightbulb glass protection from the oven Unscrew the lightbulb and replace it with a new bulb suitable for high temperature 300 C and having the following technical features Operating voltage 240V 50 Hz Power absorbed 15 W Removing the oven door Fig 15 To thoroughly clean the oven you should remove the door by proceeding as follows 1 With the aid of a coin turn the oven door stops catches 45 to the right 2 Raise the door to the limit stop and pull it out in a forward direction Grasp the door on the two sides don t pull it by the handle To re install the door 1 Insert the door into the oven with its two brackets 2 Open the oven door and return the door stops catches to their original position 18 Instructions for the installer Installation The following instructions are meant for a qualified installer and should assist him in carrying out all installation adjustment and maintenance operations in the most correct way and in accordance with existing laws and regulations Important Before servicing the appliance or undertaking any maintenance work on it be sure to disconnect it from the electric supply Should it be absolut
9. areas adjoining the cooking areas with a lower temperature The maximum efficiency that is the complete and quick heat transmission from the hob to the pans is obtained by using flat bottom pans To avoid useless energy consumption we suggest you to use aluminium and steel pots and pans with perfectly flat bottom Fig 7 The four cooking areas on which pots and pans must be put are indicated on the ceramic glass surface with circular lines To obtain the maximum hob efficiency it is strongly recommended that pots and pans are perfectly placed within the circumscribed cooking areas Fig 8 However you can use pans and pots with slightly greater diameter than the heating areas but we suggest not to use pans and pots with a smaller diameter 13 Important When you are using the hob be careful to avoid objects i e pans pots falling or being dropped on the hob In no case must the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with its surface The hob surface should not be used as cooking surface without vessels Warning Do not use if the hob is cracked Cooking possibilities on the ceramic hob Any kind of cooking operations can be easily carried out on the ceramic hob Obviously the complete knowledge and the appreciation of the countless cooking possibilities of the hob will be possible only by using it and by checking out the results of the first cooking operations Residual heat light The ceramic hob in
10. coarse or abrasive products Possible deposits and residual soil can be removed by using a wood scraper never use sharpened or pointed tools Particularly persistent deposits e g burnt milk can be cleaned up when the hob is slightly warm It is easy to get rid of calcareous residues by using some vinegar The hob frame after each use should be carefully rinsed with water and then dried with a clean soft cloth or chamois leather Never use steel wool pads muriatic acid or similar products which might scratch engrave grind etc Important If a plastic object accidentally falls down on the hob whilst hot it is necessary to remove the object and its main residues immediately When the hob has cooled the remaining residues can be removed Unless the above cleaning operation is done removing soil residues when the hob is cool would be very difficult Caution If scoring or cracks on the hob ceramic surface are found it will be immediately advisable to turn the appliance off and to call your local Zanussi Network centre Cleaning the oven Always wait until the oven is cool before cleaning All enamelled parts should be washed with lukewarm water and detergent without using abrasive products which might damage them The oven should be cleaned inside with the greatest care after each use with hot water and detergent or one of the special products available on the market When cleaning the oven be careful to
11. corporates a control light showing the residual heat This warning light comes on every time a heating area reaches a scalding temperature when this light goes out it indicates that the heating area has cooled down to an acceptable level for touching Safety thermostat This device cuts out the electricity supply in case of an appliance failure or of its improper use and thus prevents the hazard of overheatings The thermostat switches on again automatically as a result of a decrease in temperature Therefore if the safety thermostat cuts in due to improper appliance use e g grilling with the door closed to turn on the oven again it s sufficient to wait till it has cooled and then eliminate the cause If on the other hand the thermostat has cut in due to a component failure contact your local Dealer 14 Hints for a correct use of the oven and the grill Whipped up kneadings have the required firmness when they tend to stick to the spoon as otherwise an excessive fluidity would uselessly stretch the cooking time Shortbread kneadings should first be baked in the mould or the baking tin for about two thirds of the total baking time and then be garnished trimmed before you complete the baking This final baking time depends on the type and quantity of the garniture trimmings Gourmets greatly appreciate grilled food as it usually remains very tender and savoury All meats are suitable for grilling with
12. e escaping heat from the grill could overheat the control panel so to prevent this happening it is essential that the heat deflector provided to protect the appliance is in place before the grill is switched on The deflector is put in place as shown in Fig 5 To use the grill Open the door and put the heat deflector in position Turn the oven control Fig 2 to amp and then set the grill control Fig 4 to the heat setting required A little use and practice will soon show which heat setting is the best for the individual user When grilling is over remove the heat deflector and shut the door 12 Fig 6 Warming cupboard The cooker has a warming cupboard to keep cooked food plates etc warm Place food to be kept warm and which is contained in dishes pots pans etc directly on the cupboard bottom To switch on the heating element of the cupboard depress the relevant switch Fig 6 The switch includes a pilot lamp indicating operation Temperature in this compartment reaches 80 C approx Useful hints for the use of ceramic glass hob The max efficiency and the maximum service life of the appliance is obtained by using it correctly The most important characteristic of the special glass ceramic surface is to transmit vertically all the heat of the underlying heating element without vertical loss of heat In this way it is possible to make use of all the power supplied and to have the
13. ely necessary to keep the appliance live take all possible precautions to prevent accidents Positioning To ensure a troublefree operation of the appliance it is a must that it be set up in a well ventilated kitchen in this connection the installer needs only comply with existing rules and regulations The cooker may be positioned in such a way as to come into touch with the sides of the kitchen furniture However the latter must be able to withstand a temperature increase of 60 C The appliance incorporates a removable base A Fig 16 17 which permits the alignment with kitchen furniture having a height of 85 cms plus levelling feet B Fig 16 To remove the metal base rest the appliance on a side slide out the front plastic panel C Fig 16 which is push fitted and then unscrew the six screws D Fig 16 that secure the base to the cabinet Remove the levelling feet from the base B Fig 16 17 screw them onto the cabinet and then fit the new front panel optional E Fig 17 Position the appliance The appliance incorporates a set of adjustable feet By properly adjusting the feet the appliance can be set up at the required height and correctly aligned with the A0059 Fig 16 A0060 Fig 17 19 kitehen furniture or any other surface Alignment of the hob Fig 18 thus ensuring an even spreading out of To allow the alignment with the kitchen liquids in pans and pots These adjust
14. he oven make sure that the supply cord of the appliance does not come in touch with burning hot plates or heat areas and furthermore that it does not get stuck in the hot oven door Technical data Dimensions width 900 mm depth 598 mm height 597 mm Oven volume 53 dm Cooking programmer DIEHL 12 h Hob Front left dia 180 mm 1700 W Rear left dia 145 mm 1200 W Rear right dia 180 mm 1700 W Front right dia 145 mm 1200 W Maximum power absorbed 5 8 kW Residual heat light YES Oven Oven heating element 2 5 kW Removable grill 2 0 kW Food storing heating element 300 W Oven lamp 15 W Oven ducted fan 35 W Maximum power absorbed 2 850 kW Supply voltage 240 V 50 Hz YES Total power 8 650 kW The front left heating element is automatically switched on or off by means of the electric programmer This appliance meets the requirements laid down in EEC Directive No 82 499 dated 7 6 1982 relating to the suppression of radio and TV interference Use and care Ceramic hob Control panel Side grilles Grilles Dripping pan Oven door Removable drawer Front panel Removable base Residual heat light Grill or roasting pan Reversible grill pan insert O Removable handles 2 Off SPMD OOD gt zZ Control panel 1 Thermostat control light 2 Programmer 3 Oven knob 4 Food storage switch 5 Grill knob P Removable grill Q Oven light R Fan S Filter T Enamelled pa
15. nels 6 Rear left heat zone control knob 7 Front left heat zone control knob 8 Front right heat zone control knob 9 Rear right heat zone control knob 7 sn Operation Ceramic glass hob This hob consists in a perfectly flat surface made of a special material resistant to high temperatures and to shocks The heating elements are placed under the ceramic glass surface in contact with it directly underneath the silk screened areas on the hob itself This surface which is perfectly flat avoids any risk of the saucepans being upset furthermore it allows use of the areas adjoining the heat sources as dish warmer areas Important Be very careful when frying food in hot oil or fat as the overheated splashes could easily flare up Electric oven A fan in the back wall distributes heated air round the food during cooking so that the oven is evenly heated throughout and everything cooks in the same time regardless of where it is placed in the oven or how much is being cooked Foods of different types provided they require the same cooking temperature can be cooked together and there is no possibility of any flavours or smells being transmitted from one food to another The oven has a removable grill Cooking by either oven or grill can be manual or automatic without or with the programmer This includes a digital clock a minute minder and controls by which the oven can be set to come on and go off unat
16. over card and may make a charge for his services if it is not presented to him at the time of his call 4 The date of purchase or the date of initial payment deposit of the appliance will be deemed the date of commencement of cover 5 Covers issued are not refundable or transferable ZANUSSI The appliance of science R1219
17. pply cable must at any rate be placed in such a way as to ensure that it does not reach at any given point a temperature 50 C higher than the ambient temperature Prior to connecting the cooker to the electricity supply make sure that the protection fuse and the domestic wiring are suitable to carry the total electric load of the cooker see rating plate the electricity supply network mains has an efficient earth connection according to the established rules and existing regulations with the cooker definitely installed the wall socket or the omnipole switch can easily be reached The Manufacturer disclaims any liability in case these accident preventing rules are not observed B Earth The heat insulation of the oven and grease residues from the manufacturing process produce smoke and an unpleasant smell during the first minutes of operation It is therefore advisable the first time the appliance is used to pre heat the oven for about 30 mins at the peak temperature without putting any food into it 21 What happens if something goes wrong Power cuts Should the electricity supply fail for any reason remember to reset the electronic clock to the right time when the power is resumed If the cooker does not come on when cooking manually first check that the programmer is set for manual ie in the position If this is as it should be and the oven still does not come on check that it
18. rt time appears on dial E Turn knob B clockwise and set the maximum cooking duration 210 mins on dial D Turn the thermostat knob and or the heat area knob respectively to the required temperature Important When the cooking time has elapsed turn knob B clockwise until the 0 coincides with the index on dial D Then turn it to or l Turn the thermostat knob and or heat area knob to 0 Fully automatic operation Place the food to be cooked in the oven and or on the heat area Turn knob B clockwise and set the required cooking time max 210 mins on dial D Depress knob C and turn it clockwise until the cooking start time appears on dial E Turn the thermostat knob and or the heat area knob to the required temperature After completion of the cooking cycle the symbol 0 will coincide with the index on dial D On this setting the oven ane or heat area are electrically turned off Furthermore the buzzer reminds you that the cooking cycle is completed To turn off the buzzer turn knob B clockwise until the symbol coincides with the index on dial D How to use the automatic timer Cooking end time 19 00 hours Cooking duration 2 hours 120 mins Place the food to be cooked in the oven and or on the heat area Turn knob B clockwise and set the cooking duration 120 mins on dial D Depress knob C and turn it until you set on dial E the cooking start time 5 o clock 17 00 hours
19. s possible to avoid heat loss and so excessive electricity consumption Cooking manually When cooking manually ensure that the programmer is not in operation accidentally Arrange the food in the oven shut the door and turn the oven control Fig 2 to the required temperature setting When the knob is set to the oven temperature light will come on also an internal oven light This setting is NOT a cooking position but is intended for rapid thawing of frozen food Positions from 50 C to MAX are cooking positions and give a full range of temperatures The oven temperature light will come on until the oven has reached the correct temperature after that it will come on and off showing how the temperature is being maintained Cooking automatically The oven or grill can cook automatically when the programmer is set to switch it on and off at the times given without the need for anyone to be in attendance Most foods cook well automatically but preference should be given to those which will not be affected by the waiting period before the oven comes on Automatic timer The automatic timer makes it possible for the oven and or front left heat area to be turned on and off automatically at the pre set time Furthermore the timer will show the time of the day and will also ring a bell at the end of the cooking cycle Operating the automatic timer The figure 3 shows the control knobs of the automatic timer With
20. tended Indicator light on the control panel shows the behaviour of the thermostat during cooking A light comes on inside the oven when it is switched on and remains on until the oven goes off 8 The grill cannot be used at the same time as the oven The grill control provides a variety of heat settings Control Knobs On the control panel of the oven there are the knobs for the operation of the four ceramic glass heating elements Programmed heating element Fig 1 The front left heating element can be programmed to switch on and off automatically at a preset cooking time the operations for the programming are quoted in the paragraph Electric programmer The knob has 7 settings The selected temperature is kept constant through a temperature feeler which automatically turns the respective heating element on and off as required When set on max the temperature feeler is cut out and consequently the relevant heating element remains turned on at peak power Using the oven As soon as the oven is switched on the fan starts and runs until the oven control is switched off again Fig 2 The food should be put into the oven before switching on even when cooking manually the speed of heating up is so fast that there is no need to preheat The oven shelves can be fully filled Most normal types and materials of cooking utensils can be used During cooking the door should be opened as little a
21. the exception of some lean game meats and meat oaves The meat must be thoroughly drained Le kept until it becomes high tender The pieces of meat to be cooked should not weigh less than 1 kg boneless If bones are removed beforehand this will shorten the cooking time and it will be easier to cut the meat Ingredients for the gravy should be placed in the baking tin straightaway if cooking is to be short If cooking is to last long instead these ingredients are to be added during the last half hour To find out if the meat is done press it down with a spoon If it is well done the meat should not give in yield When the meat is done to a turn the gravy is grayish in colour Cooking time for roast beef and fillet the inside of which should remain of a pink colour is reduced Wait for at least 15 minutes before cutting the meat so that the dish gravy meat juice may settle down instead of dripping out profusely The dish can be kept warm in the oven with the thermostat turned off Upkeep and cleaning Important Before undertaking any cleaning or upkeeping operation be sure to have the appliance disconnected from the electric supply For a long service life of the appliance we strongly recommend that you frequently carry out a thorough cleaning operation Cleaning the hob The hob cleaning operations can be easily done by using a damp cloth or one of the normal products available on the market never use
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