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BUILT-IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN AND GRILL ZHM 868 ...

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INSTALLATION The cooker must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Any electrical installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/competent person. This cooker is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Do...

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FOR THE USER Important Safety Information 2 Description of the cooker 5 Getting to Know Your Oven 6 The Cooling Fan for the Controls 7 Control Panel Indicator Neons 7...

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FOR THE INSTALLER Technical Details 47 Things You Need to Know 48 Warnings 48 Choice of Electrical Connection 48 Things to Note 49 Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven 50 How to Finish Unpacking 51 Making the Electrical Connections 52 To Remove Cover o...

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Built in electric double oven Your built in cooker comprises of a conventional oven and dual grill in the top compartment. The top oven is convenient and economical for mid week use because of its size. The Multifunction main oven is the larger of th...

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The Control Panel Fan Oven Conventional Oven Zoned Oven Defrost Oven Clean Thermal Grilling Oven Light 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Electronic Timer Dual Grill Control Grill Indicator Neon Main Oven Temperature Control Main Oven I...

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Your cooker has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls to prevent them from overheating. The cooling fan will come on immediately when the grill control and Multifunction Selector control are switched on. The cooling fan may come on after a short t...

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WHEN FIRST SWITCHING ON The timer must be set to manual operation before the Multifunction main oven can be operated. This must be done whenever the cooker is switched off at the wall or when there has been a power failure. For instructions on how t...

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COOKWARE Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven. Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12" x 14") as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may a...

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GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker. 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 trivet 1 meat tin 2 shelves for main oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking 10 Scu...

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The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and automatically time the Multifunction main oven. A Auto Symbol ( automatic cooking) Bell Symbol ( minute minder) Cookpot Symbol ( manual cooking) Please note that...

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AUTOMATIC TIMER CONTROL The automatic timer can be used with the Multifunction main oven only. TO SWITCH THE MULTI- FUNCTION OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY 1.Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day. ...

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5.Turn the oven control to the correct temperature and select the required function using the multifunction selector. The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and will switch the oven off at the end. An audible signal will sou...

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At the end of the cooktime the oven will switch off, the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash. 5.To cancel and return to manual operation press buttons and together. 6.Turn off the oven temperature control and Multifunction ...

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USES OF THE GRILL The grill is situated in the Top oven compartment. The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full area of the grill or the centre section only can be used. Use the full grill for cooking larger quantities of food. Use t...

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THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan has a removable handle. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move the handle towards the l...

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The grill pan grid is reversible. This is useful if you want to cook foods of varying thickness. As a general rule, bread for toasting should be placed on the grid in the ' high ' position in the grill pan. Foods such as chicken pieces or c...

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The chart below gives recommended cooking times and shelf positions. Remember that these are a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Note Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. 18 GRILLING CHART FOOD Grill Time (Min) Shel...

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USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. The top oven is a conventional oven i.e. without a fan. It is convenient where smaller quantities or convenience foods are being cooked. It is important to refer to the top oven coo...

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HINTS AND TIPS Use the top oven when you want to warm plates. Use a setting of 80°C - 100°C on the oven temperature control. You can only cook on one shelf when...

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When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents splashes of fat from soiling the oven interior. Note. The meat tin shou...

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USES OF THE FAN 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 not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Withou...

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TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected. HINTS AND TIPS Arran...

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USES OF THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN This form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook without the fan in operation. It is particularly suitable for dishes which require extra base browning such as pizzas, quiches and flans. Gratin's, lasagne and ...

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HINTS AND TIPS The middle shelf allows for the best heat distribution. To increase base browning simply lower the shelf position. To increase top browning, raise the shelf position. The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes used will aff...

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USES OF THE ZONED OVEN This form of cooking is similar to a gas oven where the top of the oven is hotter than the bottom. As there is a difference of up to 30°C between the top and bottom of the oven this feature is especially useful for dishes requ...

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HINTS AND TIPS Remember that the top of the oven is hotter than the bottom. The approximate difference in temperature between the top and the bottom is 30°C. If a higher shelf position is used than is recommended in the chart on page 28 it may be ne...

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28 MULTIFUNCTION OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: Shelf positions are counted...

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USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This main oven function enables you to defrost most foods without heat faster than some conventional methods as the oven fan circulates air around the food. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be...

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A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process. Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function. All joints of meat and poult...

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USES OF THERMAL GRILLING Thermal grilling in the main oven offers an alternative method of cooking food items normally associated with conventional grilling. Thermal grilling helps to minimise cooking smells in the kitchen and allows you to grill wit...

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THINGS TO NOTE The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out. It will turn on and off showing that the oven temperature is being maintained. ...

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Foods will cook more quickly the closer they are to the grill element and the higher the temperatures selected. Be prepared to adjust temperatures and shelf positions during cooking if necessary. Turn food over during cooking as necessary. Ensure tha...

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Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven upwards. The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. FOOD SHELF TEMP (°C) TIME (MINS IN TOTAL) Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints ...

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CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh ab...

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CLEANING THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS PANELS The outer oven door glass panels are removable for cleaning. TO REMOVE THE OUTER 1.Open the oven door slightly to gain access to the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door. 2.Loosen the two s...

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TO REPLACE THE OUTER DOOR GLASS 1.Holding the door glass panel with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door. 2.Holding the door glass with your left hand, use your right hand to open the ove...

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CLEANING THE GRILL / TOP OVEN COMPARTMENT The grill / top oven compartment base, sides and back panel can be cleaned using oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts ar...

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CLEANING THE SHELVES, WIREWORK RUNNERS AND OVEN FURNITURE Soak the oven shelves, wirework runners and grilling grid in hot soapy water if heavily soiled, they will then clean more easily. If the shelves are heavily soiled a soap impregnated steel w...

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USES OF OVEN CLEAN The main oven top, sides and back panel are coated with a Stayclean finish. During normal use the Stayclean coating on the oven interior will become splashed with fats and food residues. When Oven Clean is selected, the Stayclean s...

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HINTS AND TIPS Slight discolouration and polishing of the Stayclean surfaces may occur in time, but this will not affect their self cleaning properties. A good time to use the oven clean function is after the weekly roast. If you do a lot of roastin...

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The oven light illuminates the oven when the Selector is turned to . This is useful for improving visibility when cleaning the oven base. REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB The type of bulb required is a 300°C, 25 watt small Edison Screw. 1.Make ...

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Please carry out the following checks on your cooker 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. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is l...

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The oven fan is noisy Check that the oven is level. Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating in contact with the oven back panel. The oven temperature is too high or low Check that the recommended temperatures and shelf positions are being u...

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Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months 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 r...

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HELP US TO HELP YOU Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. SERVICE Before calling out an Engineer, please ensure that you have read the details under the heading 'If Something Doesn't Work', on pages 43 an...

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Voltage: 230\240 Volts AC 50Hz Loading Info: Top Oven* 1.7kW Dual Grill: 2.8kW Base Element: 1.0kW Main Oven Fan Element: 2.5kW Fan Motor: 0.03kW Oven Light: 0.05kW Wattage: 5.3\5.8kW Height: 720 mm Width: 593 mm Depth: 585 mm (excluding handles and ...

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WARNINGS: This cooker must be installed by a qualified electrician/competent person. Safety may be impaired if installation is not carried out in accordance with these instructions. This cooker must be earthed. Do not remove t...

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NOTE: It is good practice to: Fit an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker to your house wiring. Wire your appliance to the latest IEE regulations. THINGS TO NOTE This cooker is designed to be fitted between cabinets with the recommended dimensions as shown...

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PREPARING CABINET FOR FITTING OVEN Make sure the space between the cabinets is the correct size for the appliance to be fitted (Ref. Fig. 5 & 6). The plinth board spanning the space into which the appliance is to be installed should be removed. I...

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Check that the mounting brackets are level. They can be adjusted if necessary by using the extra holes at the ends of the brackets. Once the brackets are level, drill a pilot hole through the central hole in the bracket and fit the remaining screw HO...

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TO REMOVE COVER OF MAINS TERMINAL From the rear of the cooker, remove mains input terminal cover to gain access to terminal block. First remove retaining screw with pozidrive screwdriver. See Fig. 9. Prise cover loose using screwdriver in position ...

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS TERMINAL We recommend you use a new length of 6mm 2 twin core and earthed cable to ensure your safety. Make connection as shown in Fig. 12 by proceeding as follows:- Preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit fitting into...

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CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Confirm the cooker is correctly connected by switching on and observing the various oven functions indicators. The electronic timer will flash on and off. CONNECTING TO A HOB OR COOKER POINT Either follow in general te...

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FITTING INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN CABINETS Ensure the cooker is in front of the cabinet. See Fig. 13. Take out all oven furniture before installation to reduce the weight you need to lift. To place the cooker into the space between cabinetry follow the...

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RATING PLATE REFERENCE MAKE AND MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE PRODUCT NO. IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This hand...