Zanussi GC 21 M Use & Care Manual
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1. H Oven door I Removable drawer J Front panel K Removable base L Baking tray M Auxiliary burner N Semirapid burner O Dripping pan small P Reversible grill pan insert Q Removable handle Analogue clock Oven light switch Rotisserie switch Lighting button Oven knob Semi rapid burner knob Rapid burner knob Auxiliary burner knob Semi rapid burner knob CONAN IN e Operation Safety cut off The cooker is equipped with a safety cut off device which totally interrupts the gas supply of the worktop oven and grill burners By lowering the worktop cover the gas supply is interrupted To restore gas supply lift up the cover and depress the black button placed on the back left of the worktop Worktop burners To light a worktop burner turn the relevant knob anticlockwise to maximum Fig 1 After opening the tap to maximum push button marked by a small electric spark As soon as the burner is lit adjust the flame as required To ensure maximum burner efficiency it is strongly recommended that you use only pots and pans with a bottom fitting the size of the burner used so that the flame will not spread beyond the bottom of the vessel It is also advisable as soon as a liquid starts boiling to turn down the flame so that it will barely keep the liquid simmering Fig 1 Important Be very careful when frying food in hot oil or fat as the overh2. Mark 5 amp 6 Roast meat with Roast Potatoes Shelf 1 or 2 Yorkshire Pudding Shelf 3 amp 4 When cooking a roast joint always use the roasting pan that is supplied with the cooker and not a full width one that will obstruct the circulation of heat One hour before the meat is due to be ready place the par boiled potatoes around the joint turning them over once or twice during the cooking time Turn the regulo up to 6 and get the fat in which you are going to cook the yorkshire pudding very hot before pouring in the mixture The shelf position that you choose for the yorkshire pudding depends on the thickness of the joint below it Meal Arrangement 4 Gas Mark 4 Moussaka Shelf 2 Leicestershire Apple Cake Shelf 4 Bake for 40 45 minutes changing the dishes after 30 minutes cooking time You may wish to grill the top of the Moussaka to brown it more Maintenance For a long service life of the appliance we strongly recommend that you frequently carry out a thorough cleaning operation Cleaning the oven Always wait until the oven is cool before cleaning It is advisable to release the oven side rails 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
3. careful to protect the aluminium parts of the control panel from chemical compounds contained in the products used to clean the enamelled parts Removing the panels Unscrew the ring nuts securing the side grilles Fig 6 remove the grilles and then remove the side panels Fig 7 Cleaning the worktop Burner caps should be frequently washed in hot water and detergent being careful to remove all incrustations Thoroughly clean the terminal part of the automatic lighting device to prevent a difficult lighting and furthermore make sure that the flame spreader gas openings are unobstructed Stainless steel parts should be carefully rinsed with water after each use and then dried with a clean soft cloth or with a buckskin In the case of persistent spots you may use normal non abrasive detergents currently available on the market or some hot vinegar Never use steel wool pads chlorine or similar products which might scratch grind or etch the metal To clean the cover use liquid or creamy detergents thus avoiding the use of powder abrasives rough sponges or steel wool Also never close the cover while the burners are still warm Replacing the oven lightbulb 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 Op
4. frame and spit into the oven so that the spit engages fully into the motor in the back of the oven Place a drip pan on a lower support Secure the heat deflector into its position close the oven door to the ajar position and depress the rotisserie switch Oven cooking chart These times and temperatures are only approximate and for use as a guide You can use Gas Mark settings higher or lower to cook your food exactly as you like it The shelf positions in this oven are numbered from the base up Fig 4 and the variations of heat between the top and bottom shelves is approximately one gas mark It is advisable to follow the recommended shelf positions until you become familiar with your oven After turning on the oven and prior to introduce the food it is advisable to wait for about 10 15 minutes to allow the oven to reach the required temperature Please remember that the heat comes directly up from the base of this oven Care must be taken not to place food or dishes directly on to it neither can it be used to keep dishes warm To minimise cleaning it is advisable to avoid spilling such things as fruit juice or sugar on to the base of the oven whilst it is hot Burner Therefore items such as fruit pies or crumbles are best cooked on a baking tray For this purpose or for baking never use a full width baking tray that will obstruct the circulation of heat If you wish to bake two identical items simult
5. gt gt ZANUSSI Instructions for the use and care of GC 21 M cooker It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings Warnings Gas cookers THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any installation work must be undertaken by a competent qualified installer in accordance with the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations 1984 and the relevant codes of practice In the U K C O R G L registered installers including regions of British Gas undertake the work to safe and satisfactory standards e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product in any way Under no circumstances should any maintenance work be carried out by any other than a qualified person This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Network S
6. it in position with the thumb nut Place the spit onto the support frame and ensure it turns freely and evenly If it does not reposition the meat until it does otherwise excessive wear to the motor will result Place the frame and spit into the oven so the spit engages fully into the motor in the back of the oven and depress the rotisserie switch Should you wish to use the kebab attachments then proceed as follows Firstly place one of the support discs with 4 elongated slots in it onto the spit and secure it by locking the thumb nut about 1 inches from the handle of the spit Next place the disc with the 8 holes onto the spit and secure it in position with the thumb nut The position of this disc can be decided by judging the distance required against the length of the individual kebab skewers Next place the third disc on the skewer positioning it at an equal distance from the centre disc as the first one Lock it in position with the thumb nut Prepare the 8 individual kebab skewers and putting the pointed end through one of the holes on the centre disc Lock it in position by placing the other end in an elongated slot in one of the outer discs and turning it Repeat this operation for each of the 8 skewers Place the spit onto the frame and check that it turns freely and evenly If it does not reposition the weight of the food until it does If this is not done excessive wear to the motor will result Place the
7. with fuse and is designed to operate on alternating current with a single phase voltage of 240 V 50 Hz The ground wire is green amp yellow coloured The oven features an easily accessible terminal board with the following markings L Live N Neutral Earth Connecting the supply cable to the mains Insert the plug into a standard wall socket suitable for the load shown on the rating plate 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 supply 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 rule
8. your Cover 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 R1284
9. aneously keep one free shelf position between them to allow maximum heat circulation As the food on the lower shelf begins to brown on the base change the position of the trays around to ensure that the food browns evenly If you are in any doubt about baking one of your own recipes try to find something similar in our own baking guide and follow its recommendations Important The anti tip oven grid must be positioned as shown in figure 5 Oven cooking charts MEAT amp POULTRY Beef with bone Beef without bone Lamb Pork Chicken Duckling Turkey Casseroles YORKSHIRE PUDDING Small Large BAKED VEGETABLES PASTRY Fruit Tart Fruit Pie Sausage Rolls Choux Pastry Vol au Vents Jam Tarts GAS MARK Reg 6 for 15 minutes Reg 6 for 10 minutes 8 5 SHELF COOKING POSITIONS TIME 20 minutes per lb 20 minutes 25 minutes per lb 25 minutes 20 25 minutes per lb 20 25 minutes 25 minutes per lb 25 minutes 25 minutes per lb 25 minutes 30 minutes per lb 30 minutes 30 minutes per lb 30 minutes 22 3 hours 25 minutes 35 minutes varies according to the vegetable 45 minutes 45 minutes 30 minutes 25 30 minutes 15 minutes 10 15 minutes SHELF POSITIONS COOKING TIME GAS MARK PUDDINGS Egg Custard in a Bain Marie 1 1 hours Pavlova 1 hours Meringues 1 hours CAKES Rich Fr
10. e of malfunction do not repair but replace the whole faulty part To ensure a smooth and safe operation it is necessary to periodically grease the gas taps Servicing should be carried out by qualified personnel as follows remove the knobs and slide out the front panel after removing the securing screws Unscrew the two screws to be found next to the gas tap shaft Slide out the cone and clean it thoroughly finally apply a thin layer of grease of a type non soluble to hydrocarbons and suitable for gas taps Make sure that no excess grease obstructs the gas tap holes Refit everything very carefully reversing the above procedure 19 ZANUSSI APPLIANCE GUARANTEE 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 Zanussi Limited undertake that if within twelve months 24 months for TV sets ofthe 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 2 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 manufactu
11. eated splashes could easily flare up Gas oven The oven features a small dripping pan to collect the gravy when grilling never use it for baking a baking tray a roasting pan to roast and grill food and two shelves Furthermore this oven fits a device which makes the ignition of the burner easier The instructions are the following 1 Open the oven door 2 Firmly depress the oven control knob Fig 2 and turn it anticlockwise to the maximum setting and at the same time operate on the relevant pushbutton marked by a small electric spark Keep the oven control knob depressed for 10 15 secs 3 Release the control knob and then gently close the oven door To adjust the temperature after a few minutes turn the knob to the required temperature setting Fig 2 Gas grill To light the grill firmly depress the oven control knob and turn it clockwise to the symbol J then operate on the pushbutton marked by a small spark Keep the control knob depressed for 10 15 secs then release the grill control knob Oven safety device The cooker features a thermocouple if for any reason the flame should extinguish the device will interrupt the gas flow Important Oven and grill burner lighting is possible only if the oven door is opened Oven light switch This switch will turn on the oven light Using the grill Foods to be grilled are to be placed on the wire grid in the grill pan which can be adjusted on t
12. emovable base A Fig 9 10 which permits the alignment with kitchen furniture having a height of 85 cms plus levelling feet B Fig 9 10 To remove the metal base rest the appliance on a side slide out the front plastic panel C Fig 9 which is push fitted and then unscrew the six screws D Fig 9 that secure the base to the cabinet Remove the levelling feet from the base B Fig 9 10 screw them onto the cabinet and then fit the new front panel optional E Fig 10 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 kitchen furniture or any other surface thus ensuring an even spreading out of liquids in pans and pots These adjustable feet are easily accessible after removing the dish warming drawer To remove this drawer proceed as follows 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 16 Electrical connection This appliance features a three pole electric supply cable having a plug
13. erating voltage 240V 50Hz Power absorbed 15 W 14 Removing the oven door Fig 8 To thoroughly clean the oven you should remove the door by proceeding as follows Open the door as far as it will go With the aid of a coin turn the oven door stops catches 45 to the right Slide off the door After having cleaned the door lift up hooks provided under the hinges and reassemble the door carrying out above operations in the reverse order 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 absolutely necessary to keep the appliance live take all possible precautions to prevent accidents Fig 9 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 r
14. ervice Centre and only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the burner as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage Cookers and hobs become very hot with use and retain their heat for a long period of time after use Children should be supervised at all times and should not be allowed to touch the hot surfaces or be in the vicinity when in use or until the appliance has cooled after use If the appliance is fitted with a lid this is designed as a dust cover when closed and as a splash back when open Do not use for any other purposes It is always necessary to remove any spillage from the surface of the cover before removal or opening if applicable and the appliance should be allowed to cool before replacing or closing the cover This product should only be used with natural gas Always ensure that the control knobs are in the off position when not in use All gas appliances require adequate ventilation Failure to provide this could result in a lack of oxygen Your installer will advise if in doubt For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times A build up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire This product has been designed for cooking edible foodstuffs only and must not be used for any other purposes Always ensure that the oven vent which is located at the centre bac
15. he side grids either upwards or downwards to give the required distance from the burner The pan is then placed in the required runner position Important Because the grill is in the top of the oven the door must be closed when grilling Oven temperature chart Temperatures Position 425 218 450 232 475 246 527 536 275 280 Analogue clock By turning the knob A Fig 3 clockwise or anticlockwise the analogue clock will show on dial B the required cooking time max 180 mins When setting a cooking time a sound signal will indicate that the cooking is over To stop it turn knob A clockwise until symbol 0 coincides with the index of dial B By pulling and turning the knob A either clockwise or anticlockwise you can reset the clock to correct time i upon installation following a power failure or when the clock is fast or slow etc 12 ae vula y A Y 0 2 A 3 N 4 7 N 7 S AS a 5 Using the rotisserie The rotisserie can be used for either spit roasting meat or for kebabs and smaller pieces of meat The accessories for either are provided If you want to spit roast a large piece of meat or poultry proceed as follows Firstly place one of the two prong forks onto the spit and lock it into position with the thumb nut Then skewer the meat or poultry onto the spit and secure onto the fork Place the second fork onto the spit and skewer it into the meat then lock
16. k of the hob is left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity A gas oven relies on the movement of air for heating Under no circumstances should the vents in the base of the oven be obstructed Never line any part of the oven with aluminium foil Do not allow the oven cavity to fill with un lighted gas e This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it Before any maintenance or cleaning always unplug the appliance from the electrical supply and allow to cool Before igniting the oven or grill open the oven door Ensure that oven anti tip shelves are put in place in the correct way See instructions Under no circumstances should gas cookers and hobs be left unattended when in use Easy clean liners should never be cleaned with anything other than soapy water See instructions regarding cleaning When operating a burner the grill or oven make sure that the gas is fully ignited Only oven proof dishes are to be stored in the drawer beneath the oven Do not store combustible materials Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Refer to your local Zanussi Network Service Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts R1480 Contents Instructions for the owner Installation Page 3 Technical data Page 3 U
17. rer s 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
18. s are not observed Important 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 peak temperature without putting any food into it 17 Gas connection Stiff connection In case of connection to the gas mains by means of a metal pipe amp fittings Connect the cooker to the gas mains make sure that this does not put any in accordance with existing rules and strain on the appliance regulations The cooker has a 2 threaded gas inlet Important Attention To ensure a safe operation a lower The cooker is adjusted for NATURAL consumption and a longer service life of GAS METHANE the appliance make sure that the feed pressure is in accordance with the specifications given in the burner and nozzle features chart Burner and Nozzle Features Chart Natural gas Methane 719 Small dia 40 mm Medium dia 60 mm Big dia 90 mm Oven Grill 2 7 20 Feed Pressure 18 max mbar 1 mbar 10 mm water column Taps Small 42 Red Medium 45 Big 55 Oven Thermostat By pass Pin Dia for natural gas 0 70 18 Maintenance Check at regular intervals the condition and serviceability of the gas connection hose and pressure regulator if any in cas
19. se Page 4 Gas oven Page 6 Analogue clock Page 7 Using the rotisserie Page 8 Oven cooking chart Page 9 Maintenance amp cleaning Page 13 Instructions for the installer Installation Page 15 Electrical connection Page 17 Gas connection Page 18 Maintenance Page 19 Caution Before you start operating the appliance be sure to remove the plastic films protecting the stainless steel or anodized aluminium parts Important During normal cooking operations the appliance will get very hot Therefore do not let children play near the appliance 2 Instructions for the owner Installation It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation the adjustments the conversion to the type of gas available 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 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 Technical data Model Dimensions height depth width Oven volume Automatic lighting worktop oven and grill Safety Thermocouple oven and grill Roasting jack multiple rotisserie Oven lamp Analogue clock Supply voltage 240V 50Hz Use and care Cooker A Cover B Safety cut off C Semi rapid burner D Rapid burner E Control panel F Side grilles G Grilles
20. uit Cake 8 Reg 1 for 2 hours Reg 2 for remainder 3 24 hours Plain Fruit Cake 2 hours Victoria Sandwich 25 minutes Madeira Cake 1 2 hours Fairy Cakes 30 minutes Ginger Bread 45 minutes Flapjack 25 30 minutes YEAST MIXTURES Bread llb Loaves 30 35 minutes Bread 2lb Loaves 40 45 minutes Rolls and Buns 2 or 3 15 20 minutes Tea Rings 2 or 3 24 35 minutes Scones 3 and 4 15 20 minutes Shortbread 2 or 4 Change trays over halfway through the cooking time 25 30 minutes 11 Suggestions for meal arrangements It is sometimes difficult to think of foods which will cook together without requiring constant attention To assist you in your choice we give you some ideas which will give you some experience on which to base your own ideas Meal Arrangement 1 Gas Mark 2 Casserole of Beef Shelf 3 Egg Custard Shelf 1 To enable the egg custard to cook very gently place it in to a Bain Marie and cook it for approximately 1 hour As the casserole of beef will take approximately three hours to cook this gives you spare space in which to cook vegetables if you choose to Meal Arrangement 2 Gas Mark 6 Toad in the Hole Shelf 3 Apple Pie Shelf 1 Pre heating the sausages with the lard and turning them over before the batter is poured on to them will enable both of these dishes to cook in approximately 45 minutes 12 Meal Arrangement 3 Gas
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