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User Manual
Gas Cooker
ZCG5300
BACK LEFT
FRONT LEFT GRILL MAIN OVEN FRONT RIGHT BACK RIGHT
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Important safety information These warnings are provided in the interests Child safety of your safety. Ensure that you understand Do not allow children to play with any part of them all before installing or using the the packaging. appliance. Your safety is of paramount Do not allow children to sit or climb on the importance. If you are unsure about any of drop down doors. the information in this book contact the This appliance is not intended for use by Customer Care Departmen
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Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to At the end of the appliance’s contain foods to prevent spillages and boil life overs. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care The symbol on the product or on its should be taken to avoid touching the packaging indicates that this product may heating elements inside the oven. not be treated as household waste. Instead Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to it shall be handed over to the applicable ensure ventilation of
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Care and cleaning 21 Contents Cleaning materials 21 Cleaning the outside of the appliance 21 For the user Cleaning the control knobs and Important safety information 2 handles 21 Description of the appliance 5 Cleaning the hob 22 Getting to know your appliance 6 When replacing hotplate burner parts 22 Before using the appliance 7 Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven Rating plate 7 furniture 23 Preparing to use your appliance 7 Cleaning the grill 23 Conden
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Description of the appliance Gas slip-in single oven BACK LEFT FRONT LEFT GRILL MAIN OVEN FRONT RIGHT BACK RIGHT Control panel Grill Main oven 5
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5 4 3 2 1 S 9 Getting to know your appliance The control panel A B C D E Features A - Hotplate controls B - Grill control C - Main oven temperature control D - Hotplate controls E - Ignition switch 6 9 8 7
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Before using the appliance For your safety wall coverings at the rear of Rating plate the appliance should be securely fixed to the This is situated on the lower front frame of wall. the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top Cookware of some models (where applicable). Main oven - Do not use baking trays larger The appliance must be protected by a than 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”) as they will suitably
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1 grill pan grid (311757500) (NG models only) 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid All models 1 straight shelf (for grilling) 2 straight shelves (for main oven cooking) 8
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The hob Using the hob The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday cooking. Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods such as soups and stews. The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9"). The base of the
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If you close the lid of the Do not use the lid as a work appliance while any of the surface or chopping board. This hotplate burners are lit, the gas could damage the glass and will go out. This is because it reduce its strength. would be dangerous if the burners stayed on when the lid Place pans on the centre of the was closed. burners. Always use the control knob to Position pans so the handles turn off a burner. Do not use the cannot be accidentally knocke
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The grill CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. Using the grill · Fully open the door. Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting) and press the ignition button immediately. · When the burner has lit release the control and ignition butt
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Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling. Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill. To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill pan. The grill pan and handle (NG models only) The grill pan has a removable handle. To i
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Hints and tips · Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. · Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food. · Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking. · Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be
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Grilling chart Food Position Grill time (mins in total) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 Beefburgers grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb 15 - 20 Pork and 20 - 30 Fish – Whole grill 15 - 25 Trout/Mackerel Fillets - Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15 Kebabs grid 20 - 30 Kidneys – Lamb/Pig to 8 - 12 Liver – Lamb/Pig suit 10 - 20 Sausages different 20 - 30 Steaks – Rare thick
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3 2 1 S 9 The main oven Heat zones Using the main oven There are zones of heat within the oven. The · Open the oven door. temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is · Push in the control knob and turn it to slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly gas mark 9. Press the ignition button cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot immediately. cooler. You can make use of these heat · When the burner has lit release the zones when you a
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Hints and tips · Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are numbered from the top downwards. · Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation. · Do not push dishes too far back as food will burn if it overhangs the burner flame. · Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to he
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Cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. Approx Food Shelf Position Gas Mark Cook Time (min) Biscuits 2+4 5 10 - 20 Bread 3 8* 30 - 40 Bread rolls/buns 2 8* 10 - 20 Cakes: Small & Queen 2+4 5 15 - 25 Sponges 2+4 4 18 - 20 Victoria Sandwich (7”) 2+4 4 20 - 30 Madeira (7)” 4 4 1 - 1¼ Rich Fruit (8)” 3 2 2½h - 2¾ Christmas (8)” 3 2 4 - 5h
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Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT COOKING TIME GAS MARK 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) Beef/ Beef boned 5 and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over Turkey/Goose 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes per ½kg (
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5 4 3 2 1 Slow cook The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low. Cover all food during cooking to prevent it from drying out. You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown.
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Soups, casseroles and stews Flavouring Flavours are held in the food because there · Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg is little evaporation. Adjust flavouring at the (6lb). end of the cooking time. · Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Liquid · Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above. Use slightly less liquid as there is little evaporation during cooking. Always add milk · Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin and milk products, for exa
