Zanussi GC 20M Use & Care Manual
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1. optional o Fig 10 Fig 13 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 Alignment of the worktop To allow the alignment with the kitchen unit the worktop frames are removable Remove the two screws A Fig 11 fixing the gasket E Fig 11 placed on the back of the worktop and then slide out the gasket Remove the two cover shock absorbers B Fig 12 Loosen the four screws C Fig 12 fixing the side frames D Fig 12 to the worktop Slide forward the two side frames D Fig 12 Block the side frames D Fig 12 by means of the four screws C Fig 12 to the worktop Refit the cover sho2. 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 Important Be very careful when frying food in hot oil or fat as the overheated splashes could easily flare up Gas oven The oven features an enamelled dripping pan to collect the gravy when grilling or spit roasting meat and a shelf to grill food or to cook it in baking tin 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 1 Oven temperature chart Temperatures F C 275 135 300 149 325 163 oe 4 300 177 5 375 191 6 400 204 T 425 218 8 450 232 9 475 246 h 521 396 275 280 Fig 3 Fig 4 Gas grill To light the grill firmly depress the oven control knob and turn it clockwise to the symbol 9 then o
3. X ZANUSSI Instructions for the use and care of GC 20 M cooker Contents Instructions for the owner Installation ee ee ee Page 3 Technical data a ew Page 3 USO ue o e mea Es as es A ss a Page A Gas ome Page 6 Using the rotisserie a 4 2 Page 8 Minute minder 2 ew Page 8 Cooking procedure 2 Page 9 Maintenance amp cleaning Page 10 Instructions for the installer Installation Pagel2 Gas connection o Page 14 Electrical connection eee o Page 14 Replacing the nozzles eee ee Page 15 Adjusting the air ee ee ee we Page 18 Adjusting the minimum Page 18 Maintenance 2 eee ee 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 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
4. 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 GC 20 M Dimensions height 900 mm depth 598 mm width 597 mm Oven volume 53 dm Automatic lighting worktop YES oven and grill YES Safety Thermocouple oven and grill YES Roasting jack multiple rotisserie YES Oven lamp YES Mechanical minute minder YES Supply voltage 240V 50Hz YES Care and use Cooker A Cover G Side grilles B Semi rapid burner H Grilles C Rapid Burner I Dripping pan D Rapid burner J Oven door E Auxiliary burner K Removable drawer F Control panel L Removable base M Front panel Ha Control panel N Grill or roasting pan O Reversible grill pan insert P Removable handles 2 Off 1 Minute minder 2 Oven light switch 3 Rotisserie switch 4 Lighting button 5 Oven knob 6 Rapid burner knob 7 Auxiliary burner knob 8 Rapid burner knob 9 Semi rapid burner knob Operation 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 1t is strongly recommended
5. ast meat or in a baking tin placed on the shelf To obtain a uniform cooking it is advisable to use the oven lower or middle runner Experience will tell which is the most suitable position in each case depending on the cooking requirements The oven wire grid can be curved either upwards or downwards to give the required distance from the burner 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 on 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 the exception of some lean game meats and meat loaves The meat must be thoroughly drained i e 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 Meat needs to be turned over only if cooking is done at higher temperatures 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 i
6. ate If you require a direct connection to the electric network mains it will be necessary to fit between the cooker and the mains on 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 rules are not observed 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 Conversion to other types of gas Attention The cooker is a
7. c 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 ckeck 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 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 Mechanical minute minder Fig 5 The minute minder can be set for any time interval up to one hour The control knob should first be turned clockwise to 60 minutes and then reversed to the required time interval When cooking time is up the alarm clock rings and then stops by itself However the alarm clock will not turn off the oven when it rings Hints for a correct use of the oven and the grill After turning on the oven and prior to introducing the food it is advisable to wait for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the oven to reach the required temperature In the case of dishes requiring a high initial temperature or a stabilized temperature at the centre of the oven the above preheating time will have to be increased The food to be cooked should be placed on the oven shelf dripping pan ro
8. ck absorbers B Fig 12 Fit the gasket E Fig 13 on the front side of the worktop and fix it by means of the two screws A Fig 13 13 Gas connection Connect the cooker to the gas bottle or gas mains in accordance with existing rules and regulations only after making sure that the appliance has been duly adapted to the type of gas available Otherwise carry out all operations according to the directions to be found under the paragraph Conversion to other types of gas Important To ensure a safe operation a lower consumption and a longer service life of the appliance make sure that the feed pressure is in accordance with the specifications given in the burner and nozzle features chart Stiff connection In case of connection to the gas mains by means of a metal pipe amp fittings make sure that this does not put any strain on the appliance The cooker has a Y threaded gas inlet 14 Electrical connection The appliance features a three pole electric supply cable having a plug 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 Farth Connecting the supply cable to the mains Insert the plug into a standard wall socket suitable for the load shown on the rating pl
9. djusted for NATURAL GAS METHANE To adapt the cooker to a type of gas different from the one for which it is adjusted perform the following operations in the order Replacing the nozzles see chart Remove the pot rests and the burners undo the screws securing the worktop lift it up to keep it raised use the special supporting rod located on the mounting of the left hand burners unscrew the nozzles and replace them with the corresponding nozzles supplied with the cooker suitable for the new type of gas Refit the parts reversing the above procedure 15 Burner and Nozzle Features Chart Burner Nominal Liquid gas Natural gas Power Methane kC kW Nozzle g h Nozzle 1 h 15 C mal dia 35 mm 700 0 8 47 59 65 7T Medium dia 50 mm 1400 1 6 63 118 86 155 Big dia 75 mm 2600 3 0 85 219 117 288 Oven 2600 3 0 85 219 125 288 Grill 2500 2 9 85 211 125 277 nom mbar 28 20 Feed Pressure min mbar 20 18 max mbar 35 25 1 mbar 10 mm water column Taps Tap colour Small 30 Red Yellow Black Dia Tap By Pass Oven Thermostat Liquid gas 0 47 By pass Pin 16 Oven burner Undo the securing screw and remove the oven bottom from inside the dish warming drawer unscrew the wing nut securing the bracket carrying the spark plug and the thermocouple as well as the one to be found in t
10. g 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 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 R1079
11. he front part of the burner then push the burner itself forwards Unscrew the nozzle and replace it with the corresponding new nozzle Refit the parts reversing the above procedure Grill burner Unscrew the two screws locking the burner to the bracket Fig 14 then remove the burner by lowering it and pulling it forward Unscrew the nozzle and replace it with the corresponding new nozzle Refit the burner reversing the above procedure Oven thermostat Remove the control knob and replace the by pass pin fitted on the top of the knob shaft with the corresponding one suitable for the new type of gas 17 Adjustments Adjusting the primary air Light the burners and check the flame If the primary air needs to be adjusted set the sliding sheet iron ring to be found at the entrance of the burner s Venturi tube By adjusting this ring it is possible to obtain a steady flame with a correct air gas mixture see Fig 15 a b c Adjusting the minimum flame setting Worktop burners Turn the gas tap to minimum remove the control knob and with a screwdriver turn the adjusting screw which is inside the gas tap shaft until a small and steady flame is obtained Check stability of flame by quickly turning the tap from max to min re adjusting the flame if necessary Attention If the cooker is adjusted for Methane gas to convert it to Liquid gas it will suffice to screw completely in the minimum adjustment screw afte
12. ngredients 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 burner turned off 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 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 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 dete
13. perate 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 Pot safeguard Fig 3 A particular joint system allows to fix the pot guard in its vertical working position and in the horizontal resting position as well To lift the pot guard push forwards and rotate it at the same time To lower it lift upwards and rotate it reversely 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 curved 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 left ajar when grilling This means that the 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 turned on The deflector is put in place as shown in Fig 4 Using the rotisserie The rotisserie can be used for either spit roasting meat or for kebabs and smaller piece
14. r changing the main jets Oven burner After keeping the oven in operation for about 10 minutes on the max setting with the oven door closed turn the thermostat to position 1 remove the control knob and then adjust the screw on top of the control knob shaft until a steady flame of the right size is obtained 18 Too much air Too little air Correct flame Maintenance Check at regular intervals the condition and serviceability of the gas connection hose and pressure regulator if any in case 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 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 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 IAZ International UK Ltd undertake that if within twelve months 24 months for TV set
15. rgent 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 10 Fig 7 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 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 Operating voltage 240V 50 Hz Power absorbed 15 W Removing the oven door Fig 8 A B 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 See drawing A 2 Raise the door to the limit stop press it lightly against the oven and pull it out in a forward direction Grasp the door on the two sides don t pull it by the handle See drawing B 11 In
16. s 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 o 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 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 i is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken bya enue 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 resultin
17. s 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 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 dis
18. structions 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 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 A0059 way as to come into touch with the sides Fig 9 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 9 10 which permits the alignment with kitchen furniture having a height of 85 cms plus levelling feet B Fig 9 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 serew them onto the cabinet and then fit the new front panel
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