ZHC333 - Pizza oven Zephir - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Pizza Oven
Brand	Zephir
Model	ZHC333
Dimensions (W x D x H)	40 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm
Weight	6.5 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	1200 W
Temperature Range	Up to 400°C
Heating Element	Top and bottom heating elements
Pizza Diameter Supported	Up to 30 cm
Cooking Surface Material	Refractory stone
Main Functions	Pizza, bread, flatbreads, baking
Thermostat	Adjustable, 1-5 settings
Timer	0-60 minutes with bell
Cleaning and Maintenance	Wipe with damp cloth; stone self-cleaning at high heat
Safety Features	Overheat protection, cool-touch handle, automatic shut-off
Accessories Included	Pizza stone, peel
Spare Parts Availability	Heating element, thermostat, stone available from manufacturer
Warranty	2 years
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - ZHC333 Zephir

How do I preheat the Zephir ZHC333 pizza oven?

Turn the thermostat to the highest setting and wait 15-20 minutes. The oven reaches up to 400°C for authentic pizzas.

Can I use the oven for other dishes besides pizza?

Yes, you can bake flatbreads, naan, focaccia, and even roast vegetables. Adjust temperature accordingly.

How to clean the refractory stone?

Heat the oven at maximum for 30 minutes to burn off residues. Let cool, then scrape off debris. Avoid soap; use a damp cloth if needed.

What is the maximum pizza size?

Pizzas up to 30 cm in diameter fit perfectly. Larger may touch the sides.

How to adjust cooking temperature?

Use the thermostat knob from 1 (low) to 5 (high). For pizza, use setting 5 for a crispy crust.

Does the oven have an automatic shut-off?

Yes, the oven includes a timer up to 60 minutes. When the timer reaches zero, it automatically shuts off.

Is the handle safe to touch during operation?

Yes, the handle is designed with cool-touch technology, but always use caution near the door.

Can I replace the heating element myself?

We recommend contacting the manufacturer. Replacement elements are available, but installation should be done by a qualified technician.

Why does the oven smoke on first use?

This is normal. The protective oils on heating elements burn off. Run the oven at high heat for 30 minutes in a ventilated area.

How long is the warranty?

The Zephir ZHC333 comes with a 2-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects.

USER MANUAL ZHC333 Zephir

Red electric stove with black control knobs and a glass lid (no visible text or symbols)

MANUALE D'ISTRUZIONI

Red electric stove burner with black control knobs and a glass lid (no visible text or symbols)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. Read the following instructions carefully, since they give you useful safety information about installation, use and maintenance and help you avoid mishaps and possible accidents.

2. Remove the packing and make sure that the appliance is intact, with special attention to the supply cable.

3. The elements of the packing (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc) do not have to be accessible to the children, in order to preserve them from danger sources. It is recommended not to throw these packing materials in the domestic waste, but to deliver them to the appropriate station of collection or destruction refusals, asking eventually information to the manager of the Sanitation Department of your own municipality.

4. This oven must be used indoors, on a safe support surface: therefor the oven is not designed to be used outdoors, nor for built-in use, nor for uses other than those indicated in the following manual.

5. This appliance is intended for domestic use only (therefore not professional), for cooking, heating, toasting, defrosting food, according to the methods indicated in these instructions. Be careful when cooking foods with oils and fats as, if overheated, they are possible causes of fire. Any other use is to be considered improper and dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for any damage resulting from improper, erroneous and irresponsible use and / or from repairs carried out by unqualified personnel.

6. Risk of injury: do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it was built. Do not make incorrect use of the appliance

1. This symbol means: Attention! Hot surface.

2. Avoid contact with hot surfaces.

3. The surfaces of the product can become very hot during operation.

4. During the use, the device heats up. Surfaces are subject to becoming hot during use, so only touch the handle and the plastic knobs: to take out baked stone, use kitchen gloves. This appliance is for household use only.

5. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lack of experience or knowledge if they have been provided with adequate supervision or if they have received instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and have understood the related dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Do not use the appliance near explosives, highly flammable materials, gases or burning flames.

6. Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be carried out by children unless they are over 8 years old and are supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of the reach of children under the age of 8.

7. Children must not use the appliance as a game.

8. When the oven is in operation, pay attention to:

- Do not pour liquids on the surface to avoid breaking the glass.

- Do not place anything on the open door (pans or other containers) to prevent the oven from tipping over

- Avoid slamming or violently bumping the door during use

1. Do not use to heat the environment.

2. Do not place anything on top of the oven, do not obstruct the ventilation grids: obstruction of the grids can cause the appliance to overheat. Avoid any liquid enter the appliance.

3. Do not heat or use flammable materials inside or near the oven: the vapors could cause fire or explosion hazards.

4. Never put paper, cardboard or plastic inside the appliance and never put anything on top of it (tools, grids, other objects).

5. Some foods can burn, always check the oven during cooking. In the event of flames emanating from food or other parts, never try to extinguish them with water, but instead keep the door closed, immediately remove the plug from the socket and extinguish the flames with a damp cloth.

6. Do not move the oven while using.

7. If the appliance is not in operation, remove the plug from the socket.

8. Always make sure the product is OFF, disconnected from the socket before assembling, disassembling and before cleaning the appliance.

9. The user must not leave the appliance unsupervised when it is in operation and connected to the power supply.

10. Caution: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

11. Do not touch the appliance with damp or wet hands or feet.

12. Do not leave the device exposed to atmospheric agents (sun, rain, etc.).

13. Do not pull the cable to move the appliance.

14. Do not pull the power cord or the appliance itself to disconnect the plug from the socket.

15. In order to avoid any risk of electric shock, never immerse the plug, the electric cord and the appliance in water or any other liquid.
16. Do not place the device near a bathtub, shower or swimming pool.
17. Use a socket with earth. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, make sure that the voltage is correct as indicated on the product plate and that the system complies with current regulations.
18. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or with a separate remote control system, to avoid the risk of fire if the appliance is covered or positioned incorrectly
19. If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its technical assistance service or in any case by a person with similar qualifications, in order to prevent any risk.
20. Periodically check the good condition of the device
21. Do not use if the power cord or plug or the product itself is damaged.
22. Close supervision is required when the product is used in the presence of children.
23. Do not let the power cord touch the corners of the table or furniture, or come into contact with hot surfaces.
24. Do not place the product near other gas or heat-emitting appliances, such as microwave ovens, gas stoves, etc., do not place near flammable materials (curtains, etc.), explosive materials and materials that can deform with heat.
25. Place the oven on a horizontal and stable support surface, whose surface is heat resistant and at a safe distance from the edge of the cabinet, so that it cannot fall.
26. Place the oven away from liquid containers such as sinks etc.
27. Put the product to a minimum space of 20 cm between the surface of the oven and the surrounding walls, in order to allow a correct flow of air to the outside.
28. Unplug from power outlet before starting a cleaning cycle. Wait for the oven to cool down before operating.
29. Before disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet, turn the control knob to the OFF position. Do not pull the cable for any reason.
30. Do not insert objects or accessories inside the oven other than those present in the packaging.
31. It is recommended to use gloves when heating or cooking food.
32. Do not cover the baked or other parts of the oven with aluminum foil. This would result in the oven overheating.
33. Use extreme caution when taking the baked stone out of the oven as it may be very hot.
34. Do not clean the oven with metal brushes or utensils which could corrode or damage the surfaces.
35. It is forbidden to introduce foods with a volume greater than the permitted load, and any metal object inside the oven. This could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
36. Do not cover the oven or place objects inside it that could burn. This would involve fire hazards.
37. Do not use plastic, paper or cardboard containers.
38. Do not place heavy objects on cables or heat sources close to them. The cables could be damaged.
39. Do not use other sockets or damaged cables.
40. When unplugging the plug, hold it firmly to avoid electric shock, short circuit or fire.
41. Do not fasten safety switches with adhesive tape, due to fire hazard.
42. It is absolutely forbidden to disassemble or repair the appliance due to the danger of electric shock; if necessary, contact your dealer or service center.
43. Do not insert metal objects into the slots of the appliance.
44. Do not touch the power connection with wet hands.
45. The appliance must not be placed immediately below a power outlet.
46. The power socket must be easily accessible so that the plug can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
47. It is recommended to keep the appliance away from the edge of the worktop and out of the reach of children.
48. Make sure that the electrical cord is positioned correctly and is not in contact with hot parts or sharp edges, nor wrapped around the appliance and does not pass under the oven, is not twisted on itself and does not get entangled, in order to avoid a fall of the appliance.
49. Do not use multiple sockets but only sockets with a single output with specific power.
50. Children must be supervised to make sure they do not play with the appliance.
51. In the event of a breakdown or malfunction, turn off the appliance, unplug it and have it checked by professionally qualified personnel; Repairs carried out by unqualified personnel can be dangerous and invalidate the guarantee.
52. Check the product if it has been dropped to see if it has been damaged, consult an expert if in doubt.
53. The product is limited to normal home use. It should not be used in the dining rooms of shops, offices, farms or other work environments. And it should not be used by customers in hotels, motels, guesthouses or breakfast rooms or other accommodation environments.

DESCRIPTION

MAIN FEATURES

This pizza oven is equipped with two resistances, one upper and one lower for optimal cooking. this allows you to cook the pizza in a few minutes with a uniform and crunchy result.

The baked stone is removable, by using the special handles for easy cleaning.

To place the pizza on the baked stone, you can use the two steel paddles supplied.

The device is made up with a timer of up to 15 minutes, and an adjustable thermostat with 3 cooking levels:

1. 80^ C
2. 160^ C
   3.240°C

FIRST TIME USE

When using the pizza oven for the first time, remove all packaging material, clean the appliance as indicated in the "Cleaning and Maintenance" paragraph. Turn on the oven for about 10 minutes, with the lid closed and with temperature selection at level 3 to heat the stone to about 240 °C. This will help remove any manufacturing residues from the heating elements and will help prepare the oven stone for future use. It will not be necessary to repeat this step in the future for subsequent preparations.

WARNING: Do not season the pizza on the baked stone, never pour oil or water directly on the stone during cooking.

HOW TO USE

1. Make sure the timer and thermostat knobs are set to 0 and OFF respectively and check inside the oven to make sure there is nothing inside, make sure there is no dust or other residue on the baked stone or inside the cooking casing of the appliance.
2. Connect the power cord into the power outlet.
3. Pre-heating: Set the timer for 10 minutes, turn the thermostat to position 3, the operating light will light up to indicate that the oven is heating up, after 10 minutes the appliance is ready for use. It is advisable to always preheat the oven for best results.

NOTE: The timer will beep at the end of each cooking cycle.

WARNING: THE TIMER DOES NOT TURN OFF AND DO NOT TURN ON THE OVEN!

It is therefore important to check the appliance after the set time has elapsed.

To turn off the appliance, set the temperature adjustment knob to "0" and disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.

WARNING: The operating indicator light turns on when the thermostat is rotated.

WARNING: Even if the operating indicator goes off (at lower temperatures, for example: if you want to only heat some food), this does not mean that the appliance is off but only that it has reached the set temperature. In fact, if you rise the temperature level by acting on the thermostat, the indicator light will turn on again.

To turn off the appliance, carry out the above.

1. Always and exclusively lift the lid of the product using the special handles.

WARNING: the product casing may be hot during use.

WARNING: be extremely careful and cautious when lifting the oven lid, as heat escapes; for greater safety, we recommend the use of gloves or potholders.

1. Place the pizza dough on the steel paddles provided and add the topping.

2. Season evenly and not too abundantly to avoid contact with the upper heating element.

WARNING: Prevent the topping used for the preparation of the pizza (oil, cheese, tomato, mozzarella, etc.) from falling on the baked stone in order to avoid the production of smoke and odours.

1. After having pre-heated the oven, place the pizza directly on the baked stone using the steel paddles provided.

NOTE: Do not worry if small scratches form on the stone or if the stone becomes dark in color. This means that the stone has warmed up well.

WARNING: The handles anchored to the cooking stone will be extremely hot.

Do not take the stone out until it has cooled completely.

1. Close the oven lid and set the thermostat to level 3 and leave the pizza to cook for 4-5 minutes, or until desired.

WARNING: Each pizza dough has its own thickness or topping, so some pizza may needs a lower or higher temperature and different cooking time than others. It is not recommended to open the lid

repeatedly during cooking to avoid unnecessary heat loss, possibly lift the lid after at least 2 minutes to check the cooking status.

If you want to continue cooking, simply close the lid and cook as long as you desire.

1. If your pizza is cooking too quickly, simply turn the cooking temperature counter clockwise to a lower setting to reduce the cooking temperature.

2. When using a frozen dough for pizza, it is suggested to let it defrost before baking it in the pizza oven, in order to have an even more crispy cooking.

3. When using a fresh dough for pizza, flour the preparation surface, to prevent the dough from sticking to the baking stone, alternatively it is also possible to spread a small amount of flour on the baked stone before cooking.

WARNING: Never use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the pizza while it is still resting on the baked stone to avoid damage on it.

WARNING: THE TIMER DOES NOT TURN OFF AND DO NOT TURN ON THE OVEN!

It is therefore important to check the appliance after the set time has elapsed.

To turn off the appliance, set the temperature adjustment knob to "0" and disconnect the appliance from the power outlet.

TIPS FOR COOKING PIZZA

FROZEN PIZZA

• Bake for 2-3 minutes (anyhow, follow times indicated on package).
• It is recommended to take pizza out of freezer 20-30 minutes before putting it in the oven (anyhow, follow instructions on package).

BOXED PIZZA (TO BE KNEADED)

• Bake for 4-5 minutes.
  • Refer to instructions on package.

PIZZA MADE WITH RECIPE

• Refer to instructions of the recipe.

ADVICE: For an even more uniform result, it is recommended to rotate the pizza on the baked stone halfway through the cooking time.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING: Only clean the oven after first making sure that it is unplugged from the power outlet and that it has cooled down completely.

• Remove any cooking residues with a spatula or paddles.
• Avoid the use of abrasive products or any other detergents.
• The cooking surface of baked stone tends to change its colour to a darker one after use over a long period and to show spots. This does not compromise the operation of the oven or the quality of the cooking.
• Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
• Never throw or immerse the oven directly in water or other liquids; this could cause electric shock or serious damage to the device.
• After consecutive uses, the pizza could absorb any cooking residues, therefore generating smoke and smells: to clean the stone, first remove it from the oven by lifting the special handles, scrape off the dirt after use in order to accumulate as little residue as possible in the next uses. Never use cooking oils, water or other cleaning agents. Simply scrape off with a putty knife to remove any excess residue and / or wipe with a clean, dry paper towel or cloth when the stone has cooled completely.
• Never use the baked stone for purposes other than its intended one.
• Never use the stone as a trivet.
• Never pour liquids on the stone directly, regardless of whether it is hot or cold.
  • To clean the steel stirrers, use warm water and / or dish detergent.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER	1200W
POWER SUPPLY	220-240V~ 50/60Hz

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Disposal of old electrical & electronic equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or in its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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